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[Ahdam]

Sorry I differ I didn’t see your post hope all is well 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[Daniel]

I have used a TurboTax for many years Iain and it has been a breeze.

[Elizabeth]

Just want to say that today really sucked you guys. We had to put down one of our cats today. Her name was Ellie, she was almost 21 years old. Breaks my heart, I'm really going to miss the old girl. When I was a kid I didn't have a dog wait for me to get off the bus, I had her. She was an amazing cat.

[Daniel]

That is truly terrible. Sorry for your loss.

[Tammie]

Daniel wrote: "I have used a TurboTax for many years Iain and it has been a breeze."

I've used Turbotax for many years too. It makes it easy.

[Tammie]

Elizabeth wrote: "Just want to say that today really sucked you guys. We had to put down one of our cats today. Her name was Ellie, she was almost 21 years old. Breaks my heart, I'm really going to miss the old girl..."

I'm so sorry Elizabeth! That's such a difficult thing to have to do. I have three cats. I know I will be heartbroken when they are gone.

[Daniel]

It really does. Regardless of businesses or partnerships or whatnot, it really makes filing taxes very easy.

[Daniel]

Tammie wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "Just want to say that today really sucked you guys. We had to put down one of our cats today. Her name was Ellie, she was almost 21 years old. Breaks my heart, I'm really going to..."
Members of the family. We always want them to be happy and healthy, and we always want just one more day 🙏

[Tammie]

Ahdam wrote: "I haven’t had to do that stuff however according to what I’ve heard you America is one of the few places where the people have to work out how much they owe the government as I believe in other cou..."

It's not that bad haha. The government always ends up owing me a little, so I don't mind dealing with it to get my money back.

[Tammie]

Daniel wrote: "Well yes they owe you a little of your money back!! It was never theirs!! Must go away before the rant begins...."

Yes exactly! I could rant about it too haha. Notice I did say to get my money back.

[Daniel]

Yes Ma’am, I most assuredly did notice!🤗

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

I use Freefile Fillable Forms... the main option linked on the IRS website... no frills filinf option... don't want to pay for software... unsure how the free version of TurboTax works with the form changes... the free version used to only work with 1040A and EZ... and those no longer exist...

@Ahdam: it's not as hard as it sounds... it's pretty simple for most people just reporting income and taxes... the people that make enough money to start taking heavy advantage of the complicated stuff are generally the kind of people with accountants to do the heavy lifting FOR them...

[Daniel]

Timelord Iain (Eeyawn) wrote: "I use Freefile Fillable Forms... the main option linked on the IRS website... no frills filinf option... don't want to pay for software... unsure how the free version of TurboTax works with the for..."
I used the free version of a Turbo Tax to file my daughter’s taxes, and have since she was sixteen (5 years). If the fillable forms from the IRS work for you, cool.

[Diana Stormblessed]

Elizabeth wrote: "Just want to say that today really sucked you guys. We had to put down one of our cats today. Her name was Ellie, she was almost 21 years old. Breaks my heart, I'm really going to miss the old girl..."

I am so so sorry for your loss.

[Niki Hawkes, I made it past GOTM... barely]

Aw, Elizabeth, I’m so sorry to hear that. <3

[Daniel]

They are loved and beloved as much as any family member. Again, sorry for your loss 🙏

[Shaitarn]

How does GR decide what recommendations to give you? I had one recently: 'because you enjoyed Dracula, you might like... Watership Down!'

What? Why?!

[Daniel]

That is a great question, and a funny post! The recs are fairly random at times.

[Narilka]

RIP Gene Wolfe

[Shaitarn]

Narilka wrote: "RIP Gene Wolfe"

Sad news :(. Last year was pretty bad for fantasy - I hope we're not going to lose any more people this year.

[Daniel]

That is sad news :(

[Ahdam]

Ladies and gentleman I have submitted my final dissertation and I feel free now that it is over unbelievable 3 years of it all and it’s been amazing I learnt a lot and made a lot

Definitely one of the best choices I made

[Kathrine]

Ahdam wrote: "Ladies and gentleman I have submitted my final dissertation and I feel free now that it is over unbelievable 3 years of it all and it’s been amazing I learnt a lot and made a lot

Definitely one o..."

Well done! :D

[Anni]

As some of you might know, Brandon Sanderson is doing a book tour in Germany right now, because the translation of Oathbringer's second part was published last month.
Today he visit a neighboring city of mine to do a Reading, Q&A and Signing. It was a great evening and he also read the unedited version of the first chapter of Stormlight Archive 4, it's about (view spoiler)[ Lirin trying to heal newly arrived Refugees in Hearthstone and a little about how things changed with the Parshendi being in charge now (hide spoiler)] I want to read this book even more now 😂

[Ahdam]

That’s amazing Anni

I still remember fangirling to him when he sighed my SA books a few years ago one of the best moments of my life 😂😂😂😂


God I need to get going

[Anni]

You really should :)

[Bea]

Somehow I'm listed as top 3 reviewer in Germany this week and it says I've written 40 reviews this week, which I certainly have not! Neither have I edited any old reviews. How can this be? Is it a bug or something?

[Siobhan]

Bea wrote: "Somehow I'm listed as top 3 reviewer in Germany this week and it says I've written 40 reviews this week, which I certainly have not! Neither have I edited any old reviews. How can this be? Is it a ..."

Well done!! 😂😂😂

[Siobhan]

Sir Anni wrote: "As some of you might know, Brandon Sanderson is doing a book tour in Germany right now, because the translation of Oathbringer's second part was published last month.
Today he visit a neighboring ..."

That's so cool!! I hope he comes to my city again one day.

[Bea]

Siobhan wrote: "Bea wrote: "Somehow I'm listed as top 3 reviewer in Germany this week and it says I've written 40 reviews this week, which I certainly have not! Neither have I edited any old reviews. How can this ..."

Just imagine all the challenge points! 😂

I think the GR algorithm probably just detected the 40 reviews that are longer than 50 characters regardless of the date...still weird 🤨

[Margret, Caladan Brood Face]

My 6 year old shoved a small Lego up his nose yesterday. I was at work, my hubby could't even see it because it was jammed so far up there. But by the time they got to the ER they could see some of it so the triage nurse just got up in there with some tweezers... sigh

I expected this from my daughter... those who know me a little better will understand why, but not my stinkin' 6 yo!!

[Siobhan]

Margret wrote: "My 6 year old shoved a small Lego up his nose yesterday. I was at work, my hubby could't even see it because it was jammed so far up there. But by the time they got to the ER they could see some of..."

Oh my!! Kids eh 😂😂
I bet you and your husband were worried at the time, but it's kinda funny after the fact. XD

[Sarah]

Margret wrote: "My 6 year old shoved a small Lego up his nose yesterday. I was at work, my hubby could't even see it because it was jammed so far up there. But by the time they got to the ER they could see some of..."

Oh my.
Yeah, kids do the weirdest things sometimes.

[Charlie]

Kids are great, I can't even comprehend the logic in their little brains. Like what would make them think 'lets stick this hard plastic object in my nose, it'll be fun!' I once stuck a chip up my nose when I was three, my mother was not impressed.

[Yanique, Thread Master]

Hello guys! I really haven't been chatty at all this year. How's everyone doing???

[Ahdam]

I know what you mean Yanique I’ve been focusing on my uni work for the last few months and had submitted my dissertation last week.

But other than that I’m doing good I’ve just hired my gown for my graduation in 2 months looking forward to that

[Yanique, Thread Master]

Ahdam wrote: "I know what you mean Yanique I’ve been focusing on my uni work for the last few months and had submitted my dissertation last week.

But other than that I’m doing good I’ve just hired my gown for m..."

Oh wow!!! That's a big update right there.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Any concrete post-grad plans yet?

[Ahdam]

Not really

I’m not gonna do a masters since I had enough of education

But right now my plan is to find a job that will pay as I am in need of some income

Then I hope to find work most likely contract in a production company in places like bbc, itv or channel 4 which is coming to the city soon so I’ll be keeping an eye on that

I wanna find work on the set and be there to make stuff but here’s hoping because I really want to build up connections to make my own films and I’m looking into making a YouTube channel looking at film and books and all that

I’m also delving into writing a novel which is probably not gonna lead anywhere but it’s something I wanna do haha

I think an aspiration I want to work to is I want to have my own production company to create what I want because I’ve learned a lot in my 3 years and I hope to put it in place

It’s all rough and it’s gonna be hard but here’s hoping all the best and I can do what I can with what I’ve got

[idiffer]

The only update worth talking about on my side is that I started making some extra cash in a new way. I think it's called dogsitting - ppl bring their animals to stay at my place when the owners are going out of town.
The money is good, but the risks are pretty big. My rug has a bitten off corner + I lost three books to a puppy's teeth (they were worthless though).

[Yanique, Thread Master]

Ahdam wrote: "Not really

I’m not gonna do a masters since I had enough of education

But right now my plan is to find a job that will pay as I am in need of some income

Then I hope to find work most likely ..."

It's going to be hard work, but it's good to set these longterm goals. I'm over here sending you all the best wishes!

[Yanique, Thread Master]

idiffer wrote: "The only update worth talking about on my side is that I started making some extra cash in a new way. I think it's called dogsitting - ppl bring their animals to stay at my place when the owners ar..."

Oh man. I LOVE DOGS!!!
But yeah, watching puppies is definitely going to wreck your place.

[Siobhan]

idiffer wrote: "The only update worth talking about on my side is that I started making some extra cash in a new way. I think it's called dogsitting - ppl bring their animals to stay at my place when the owners ar..."

DREAM JOB! ❤️

[Siobhan]

Yanique wrote: "Hello guys! I really haven't been chatty at all this year. How's everyone doing???"

Hello! We've missed you!
I'm doing pretty good, how are you?

[Ahdam]

Yeah sounds like an eventful one especially when the dog is hyperactive

As for me I prefer my cat since it’s lazy enough to not cause any trouble

[Yanique, Thread Master]

Siobhan wrote: "Yanique wrote: "Hello guys! I really haven't been chatty at all this year. How's everyone doing???"

Hello! We've missed you!
I'm doing pretty good, how are you?"

Heeeyyyyyy!

I'm doing great! Happy everyday to no longer be in grad school.

I started a new fellowship in Chicago and the workload has been heavy. So between work, reading, and adulting I haven't had much time. I think I've gotten things under control for now though.

[Siobhan]

Oh that's good! Hope your fellowship is going well! :D
I hear ya, adulting is time consuming haha!

[Ahdam]

Yanique wrote: "Siobhan wrote: "Yanique wrote: "Hello guys! I really haven't been chatty at all this year. How's everyone doing???"

Hello! We've missed you!
I'm doing pretty good, how are you?"

Heeeyyyyyy!

I'm..."

Good luck with that Yanique and thanks for the wishes it's gonna be difficult but now that things have died down I can focus on reading once again and I've just read 3 books this week surprisingly well one of them was a graphic novel but yeah

Hope to see you get back into it as well

[Bill]

Finally getting round to watching Aquaman. About halfway through and all I can say is what a shitty movie. Looks pretty though.

[idiffer]

@Ahdam

I like cats more too. And I am offering to catsit also, but I just didn't have clients who want that. Had only two clients, and both had dogs.
Btw, after the puppy who bit stuff in my flat, I'm not taking ANY puppies anymore. The one I had "did his business" (forgot all the nice synonyms) on my carpet and not outside.
Other than that, the dogs are pretty fun.

@Yani

3 books. Wow, wish I'd find three books that I wanted to read somewhere. Sad but true.
Middlegame by Seanon Mcguire was the only 4-star read since forever.
Tried to look up "fellowship". Still kinda not sure what it is. Do they pay you?

[Yanique, Thread Master]

idiffer wrote: "Tried to look up "fellowship". Still kinda not sure what it is. Do they pay you? ,..."

That's just my position as a young research scientist with a PhD. It's one of the ways academic institutions hire faculty and staff. It's similar to when MDs do a fellowship after getting their degree so they can specialize in an area of medicine. So I work in the lab of a principal scientist who is also my mentor.
So yes, I get paid.