Stranger still, good for them don't get me wrong, but still weird is to read the success stories of some of the students. It makes me assess myself and wonder could I have done better since I left college. The answer is certainly yes. I worked for a credit referencing firm, then in an office, then in the bookies. With numerous empty periods inbetween. Looking at some of these high-achievers makes me even more certain that great things happen to people who want them to, and set out to make things happen. That said, I am happy in where I am at right now, I only hope to not be single for much longer, as I could accept a dreary existence if I did not have to be alone doing it.
Just because they are cited as successful does not mean they are. I was hailed as a great Pool player whilst at college, however the money I earned from it sounded good $1,200 for a student is good. But $800 fees is not so good. A nice profit, but oops forgot to include transport, food and hotels. I made nothing!
I have never been tempted with these reunion things though. I never had a ton of friends, and since I weigh more now than at college, (although I see I have lost a bit recently) I cannot think of anyone I would like to sit around a table with a reminisce about college. Only perhaps the 4 girls who lived together for 8 weeks in 2007, that would be cool but that's about it. I met up with Barney, and Conrad, for fleeting visits, I would like to meet up with Conrad again, but unfortunately he is difficult to be around, so going and staying with him would be weird. It was good to see him in Lincoln, but I understand where he was coming from by saying I should of left Lincoln in 2009. What he forgets is that I did leave! I just came back 9 months later. But from his perspective it must have been weird.
These days, changes are in the offing. Boss has until November to get his wallet out and pay me what I deserve. Otherwise I will seek pastures new. Hopefully by then (since Poker academy is in the post office awaiting collection) then I will be able to make some extra income from online poker. Live would be nice too but I don't think becoming a pro is something I can aspire to. Just an extra few quid a month.
Carsales is playing football tonight, so it will be another night in watching football. I tried that new Coca Cola Zero today, mmmmm dunno about that one. It's a bit tasteless, but for anyone wanting weight loss, its good. 1 Calorie and pretty much naff all else in it. Seems a good re branding though, apparently Diet Coke was girly, Coca cola zero is cool.
Better head home. It's dead here.
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