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She will...until she gets homesick. Speaking as a one time college student.
Aah I know how you feel Heather, I think girls are more home bods. I know mine is, she still gets terribly homesick every time she goes back to uni and she's now doing her PhD so should be used to it by now! At least you know she is with a nice set of people and I'm sure she'll find it exciting once she settles in. It's also hard when it's your youngest, big adjustment.
Amber wrote: "She will...until she gets homesick. Speaking as a one time college student."It's fortunate that she's not too far away so she can come home for weekends if she gets really homesick. :)
DianeAlice wrote: "Aah I know how you feel Heather, I think girls are more home bods. I know mine is, she still gets terribly homesick every time she goes back to uni and she's now doing her PhD so should be used to ..."Thanks Diane. Yes, there's definitely a difference between her and my son. He just seems to take everything in his stride. If we didn't phone him I don't think he would bother (until his money ran out - lol).
Haha yes my son's the same. He's not at uni but whereas my daughter texts me almost every day, my son needs a prod!
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A Little better Heather thank you.
Heather, I wasn't able to do that myself. My family lived in Scottsdale and I went to college in Flagstaff which was approx. 300 miles north and at that time I didn't have a car or a license to drive.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottsd...
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Heather, I know how hard it is to open that door and let the most precious one in your life enter the world and now must learn how to navigate through it on her own.I always remember this saying: You trained them, taught them, guided them; Now it's time for them to show you that you did a great job.
I thought that was so cute how you stood strong because you didn't want her to see how you really felt:) There's not a parent in the world that can't relate to that. All the best to her.
I'll stop talking after this, but I wanted to know if anyone else here got to see the supermoon eclipse and if you liked it. We just got to see a tiny, reddish spot in the sky.
Hi there Groovy,Yes we watched the lunar eclipse last night if I knew how to post a pic I would throw one up for you. At the beginning we had a good deal of cloud cover which made for some beautiful pictures. By quarter past ten when the eclipse was complete the clouds had moved and it was a really great sight to see. I live in the country and during the eclipse the Big Dipper, Orion and the Little Dipper were extremely visible as well as all the other constellations. I am just not knowledgeable enough to name the rest for my children. It made for a nice tech free family event.I wish you could have seen more of it. We could also see a very distinct line as the eclipse occurred.
Heather,I couldn't help but think of my first day of university when I read your post. A whole crowd of us were crammed into the registration office bumping and jostling for position to receive printouts of our schedules. We had to shout out our Major and then were directed where to go. I went to one of the larger universities and it was very overwhelming. Then I hear a voice say "There you go Heather, that girl with the long pony tail is taking Music too...get up there and introduce yourself" This statement was followed by a hefty shove forth of said "Heather" in my direction. Then the Mom proclaimed "Well, the two of you are all set now. Good Luck! I'll see you at Christmas" It is 20 years later and Heather and I have graduated from University together, stood together at each others weddings, been ecstatic at the birth and christening of children and have toughed it out through one divorce. Now the two of us continue to chat each week about the trial of heading into parenting teens. This stage is so tough on parents and kids but I hope your daughter finds a lifetime friend like I did. Keep us posted.
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Thank you, Melanie. At least there were some who got to enjoy it:) What a wonderful story of friendship between you and Heather that all started with college.
Amber wrote: "Heather, I wasn't able to do that myself. My family lived in Scottsdale and I went to college in Flagstaff which was approx. 300 miles north and at that time I didn't have a car or a license to dr..."It must have been difficult Amber. I hope it proved worthwhile. :)
Groovy wrote: "Heather, I know how hard it is to open that door and let the most precious one in your life enter the world and now must learn how to navigate through it on her own.I always remember this saying:..."
Thanks Groovy. Those are lovely, touching words. :)
Melanie wrote: "Heather,I couldn't help but think of my first day of university when I read your post. A whole crowd of us were crammed into the registration office bumping and jostling for position to receive pr..."
Thanks Melanie, that's a lovely story. There's something about sharing new and unknown experiences that bonds people, I think.
We said to her that the friends she makes at university might be the friends she has for life. It was difficult at first because all the other kids were out in the corridor introducing themselves, and she was in her room pinning up photographs of her family and her old friends. I had to persuade her to go out there and mix, which she finds difficult. Once she gets over her initial reservations, though, she gets on with people really well.
We spoke to her last night and she was hanging out with the kids from her apartment all day yesterday, and seems to be getting on with them really well, which is a big relief. Today is her first day at the history department so she has to go through it all again.
Janet wrote: "My daughter is more nervous than I expected her to be which has surprised me. I'm just hoping it's fear of the unknown, that she'll meet some friendly folk and settle down into University life. I k..."I know how you feel Janet. I didn't realise how wound up I had become until after we'd left her. Last night was the best night's sleep I've had in weeks - just knowing that she's made some nice friends put my mind at ease. I'm sure you'll feel the same too. Sometimes the anticipation is the worst. :)
I'm not a parent, but it is strange for me to see my youngest nephew already in his junior year in college and his younger sister a junior in high school. Their cousins are out in the world or in grad school. I have a feeling of pride and also wonder - like how did they grow up so fast? Congratulations to you moms and dads whose children are spreading their wings!Groovy, we had a fabulous view of the super moon! It wasn't as red as we've seen in some photos, but it was awe-inspiring nonetheless.
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I have not ready any of her books, but have asked a question.
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Jean, I'm so glad you were able to see that spectacular display. At least more got to enjoy it than not.
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Janet wrote: "So, for those of you that have read The Martian by Andy Weir, will anyone be going to see the movie?"I read the book and liked the science part but the child-like narration was so irritating!
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I love Ridly Scott though! So I might.
Praise the Lord........Praise the Lord.We have an offer on our house!!!!! I can't believe we might have some shot at normalcy again.
But, there is even better news..........two more offers are arriving, in our hands, on Wednesday.
So thankful, I could cry. Hellfire........I did cry!!!!!
Kansas City.....here we come........soon!!!
P.S. Sorry Sean......have been a bit pre-occupied. I will become an active member again......once we get moved. I have been neglectful to all my buddies......
That's great news Ter'e !!! Good luck hope it all goes through! :)
Janet wrote: "So, for those of you that have read The Martian by Andy Weir, will anyone be going to see the movie?"Yes, we're going to see it!
Ter'e wrote: "Praise the Lord........Praise the Lord.We have an offer on our house!!!!! I can't believe we might have some shot at normalcy again.
But, there is even better news..........two more offers are ar..."
Fingers crossed, Ter'e!!
Janet wrote: "So, for those of you that have read The Martian by Andy Weir, will anyone be going to see the movie?"Yes, probably this weekend if it has started by then. I need to check out when it's showing. :)
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I am off till Monday, that back to work !
I may and go to see The Martian, enjoyed the book, except the first chapter or two.
Ter'e wrote: "Praise the Lord........Praise the Lord.We have an offer on our house!!!!! I can't believe we might have some shot at normalcy again.
But, there is even better news..........two more offers are ar..."
I have my fingers and anything else I can crossed for you to get this down and back to your babies!!
Didn't get to watch the super moon eclipse. Wasn't feeling well.
Wishing you all success, Ter'e:)I'm a fan of Ridley Scott. But, I think I'll wait for the DVD. Now if it had ALIENS in it, I'm there... But I would like to know after everyone has seen it, if it's better than Gravity starring Sandra Bullock.
I went to my sleep medicine dr and got meds and eventually a new cpap machine. Spenddowns suck!
I hope you're getting better, Amber. You too, Sonya.
I've been MIA for a few days. My mother fell and broke her hip last Friday. I've been traveling back and forth to the hospital with my father. Yesterday, she was transferred to a rehabilitation facility closer to home. So, less travel time, but still daily visits.
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Brenda wrote: "I've been MIA for a few days. My mother fell and broke her hip last Friday. I've been traveling back and forth to the hospital with my father. Yesterday, she was transferred to a rehabilitation ..."I hope your mom has a quick and healing recovery.
Thank you, Janet and Lorrea. Her spirits are high and she's in no pain thanks to the medication they're giving her. I watched her walk with a walker today and she did great.
Brenda wrote: "I've been MIA for a few days. My mother fell and broke her hip last Friday. I've been traveling back and forth to the hospital with my father. Yesterday, she was transferred to a rehabilitation ..."Rhonda wrote: Sorry to hear about your mom. My husband fell down a flight of stairs two years ago. He spent 5 days in the hospital and two weeks in rehabilitation. I visited him every day. Lucky I was retired.
Rhonda wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I've been MIA for a few days. My mother fell and broke her hip last Friday. I've been traveling back and forth to the hospital with my father. Yesterday, she was transferred to a ..."That's basically what my mom is looking at. She had surgery Saturday, and they had her up walking almost immediately. They expect rehab to be about two weeks, then more therapy on an outpatient basis. I'm retired, too, so I know what you mean about that!
Loretta wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I've been MIA for a few days. My mother fell and broke her hip last Friday. I've been traveling back and forth to the hospital with my father. Yesterday, she was transferred to a ..."Thank you, Loretta. I'll do my best to keep healthy for sure.
Well I've been MIA for a while because of some personal issues in my life (I need to learn to stop shutting myself away when my depression hits because I just stop talking to everyone and it's not good for me)... but I should be back for now unless something else kicks in.So hi, I Hope you've all been well, and I've dearly missed this group <3
Brenda wrote: "Rhonda wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I've been MIA for a few days. My mother fell and broke her hip last Friday. I've been traveling back and forth to the hospital with my father. Yesterday, she was tr..."Wishing you and your parents the best.
Kerry wrote: "Well I've been MIA for a while because of some personal issues in my life (I need to learn to stop shutting myself away when my depression hits because I just stop talking to everyone and it's not ..."Kerry, glad to see you! :-)
Pat wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Rhonda wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I've been MIA for a few days. My mother fell and broke her hip last Friday. I've been traveling back and forth to the hospital with my father. Yester..."Thank you, Pat!
Kerry wrote: "Well I've been MIA for a while because of some personal issues in my life (I need to learn to stop shutting myself away when my depression hits because I just stop talking to everyone and it's not ..."I know where you have been Kerry.....hope things are looking brighter for you *:D.
Brenda hope your Mom is doing well.
I have just been ridiculously busy at work 14/15 hour days most days. Just getting it back under control and now one of my key staff has handed her notice in...I am happy for her, but she is going to be very hard to replace.
Had most of the day off yesterday and slept for most of it....I need to spend some time catching up with friends and family too.
Thank you so much, Sandy. I hope everything is alright with you, also <3 I'm glad you had most of the day off!
Brenda, all the best to your mom. Hope she gets better.
Lot of illness and bad times in the group of late. Wishing you all a speedy recovery and better times ahead.Keep talking Kerry. As you already know, it's the best thing for you.
Thank you, Sandy, Groovy, and David!Sandy, sounds like you need a vacation! Glad you got some extra sleep.
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Thanks Janet. I'm looking forward to finding out more when she phones this evening. My hope is that it will do her good in the long run. :)