when r u coming back?

Come on Vampy, I know you're here. Go to my poll and vote for the RAMS! Whoo hoo

Pretty sure you are sleeping right now

Your better asking Soco.

Idk if you’ve heard luv but Aisha died (Manthys Mum)

Look at the post directly below yours.

Just call me the matchmaker.

Aye, fingers crossed on both of those.

Would that prospective gainful employment coincide with your doctorate studies?
Felicitations for the recent acquisition. How have your romantic endeavours fared?

Managing studies, procrastination, self deprecation, more procrastination and sleep. Or kinda mismanaging.

I thought you intended to visit your brother? Has that changed?

Hello.

Kept busy by uni work? Or has the semester ended, and you've already gone travelling?

Glad you've managed to open up somewhat.

Hmm, so how did you fare?

How often are the therapy sessions scheduled?

I was referring to retaking the course in another semester; are these the same assignments which you ameliorate, or new ones to write? Seems odd to me not to permit corrections for a large piece of work, when things like peer review and revisions are standard.

Yeah, don't worry about it. He has a few loyal followers and claimed he always tries to read everything sent, but when feeling overwhelmed tends to shut out everyone. I'd say merely offering assistance where relevant may be the most that can be done under the circumstances.

Don't forget that grades aren't the only way to impress people outside the academy. As a last resort you could retake a course and void the first - in my attempts, noticed some nuances and better aimed towards the professors' intentions.
I've recently chatted with an individual who is balancing his hons studies with a full time job & family; stated that when things get rough, family trumps work and work trumps studies, figuring they can always be postponed or cancelled. Not that it's super efficient or anything, however suppose there's some proportion in a lifetime scale.

Awesome, thanks.

Odd, did you try posting as a guest?

Aye, I've seen your recent posts... admittedly, didn't really know what to say, but I reckoned helping someone in a slightly similar situation may help your own. :)

Hey vampy,

This is sort of a weird request, but do you have some tips for what this fellow's writing about in http://www.tamingmind.com/100, for a dissertation?
If you're not too busy or dispirited or anything.

https://youtu.be/wdunpuTC45w

How long did you go for?

Not a thing
Just having a bit of fun 😋

Promptly ties you to the chair in the room!

That's an actual picture of you? Can you be any more gorgeous???

Ahh, you refer to yourself, 'fcourse.
Would be quite the intriguing situation: employed in two places, one as a prescriber and the other as distributor. Not that psychologists can prescribe, already established that. Hmm, or rather, have both degrees and become the Master of Therapy!

Well, I wasn't 100% sure - you'd probably enjoy the irony in dimethylmercury with its effects on the brain, but then it's slow acting and you need more oomph than addlement over a few months time, so a refined mixologist such as yourself would know that's the next best thing.

I'm all for it, as long as your drink isn't accidentally comprised of battery acid and cyanide (this time). :)

Apparently 7yrs here include one of internship - both the masters & doc studies covered in 3yrs prior. Not sure how the distinction betwixt psychologists & psychiatrists affects this route, since the former necessitate only masters as far as I recall.

You mean, he hasn't replied in person or to a text message? Don't despair, takes time to perceive hidden defects. You have time, and in a way it's a practical learning experience. Mayhap not of much consolation emotionally, but... know you're not alone.

Ah, indeed, these erstwhile tales are really something. And a butterfly farm(?) is a lovely sight to behold. Have been to one in thailand, and happened to film a mating "tornado" on another occasion.

What you state is true here as well, for a bachelor or master's degree, yet doctorate is something of a leap not as certain. Hmm, now that I think of it, in the medical profession it's actually the standard, a 7 year doc course, so psychology's the same? Were you always aiming for this vocation?

I wish you luck in that objective.
How have things been faring of late?

Perhaps not. Still, it is a stark reminder of mortality.

Do you seek to learn about his research, or academics in general? Sounds pretty distant from your own field. Save for animal psychology if that's his forte.

Actually, I'm not sure I've ever asked this before... when did your intrigue with higher education begin? As far as I recall, the only reasons for it in others were as a requirement (ie salary) or recommendation, so if you haven't had any such inspiration in the family, there must be some intriguing tale, hmm?

Israel.

Hum, a funeral at 16... same as my dear grandfather's demise. I'm sorry you've had to go through that.
Both my parents have quite a strong affiliation towards their family: my mother on a personal level, sorta savant in remembering her side's stories; my father interested in ancestry, connecting with distant relatives abroad. I don't feel like I belong with either, having shared no past together and few common interests.

You as well.
It isn't really celebrated here (beside the tri-festival which we haven't attended in years), but I could prolly say it was a blast dodging it. Gathering couple weeks ago and wedding yesterday bore more than enough familial interactions for a while.

Happy belated bday.

Well, it's like sleuthing through one of agatha christie's crime mysteries, in a way. Except the crime is plagiarism and there's no mystery about it. 🔍

Nonetheless, it's never been my cup of tea. Despite being a solid method of discovering & memorising the perceived truth, more partial to some radical concepts.

Oh noo... I mean, alright. Surely there's sufficient data to spam a couple thousand words, right.

Okay. Just don't forget your busy busy busy schedule. :)

If it's a technical issue, you can upload images to an external site (such as tinypic, there was a post of alternatives) and paste the direct link (eg h-ttp://i##.tinypic.com/blabla.jpg) anywhere, be it a post or your profile, which will embed it automatically.

I remember your preference to social interactions, but don't have any precise examples there due to avoiding them, personally. Except maybe that the secret to baking & staying thin is feeding your creations to others.

Hey vamp... What do I even call you here?! Regardless, just wanted to drop a quick message that if you ever feel the need to vent there's a little bearded guy across the English channel that generally has little to do anyway. Also cats are annoying little bastards, for which we love them dearly. (I have 3...)

No matter, at least you've regained some familiarity with the experience.

He seems eager, but if the rest was okay no need to hold it against him. Glad you've enjoyed the intermission.
Time to return to work. ☺

So... how did it go?

Oh, I don't believe it's anything personal, judging by my (admittedly limited) acquaintance of your character. More likely distance due to having been in relationships, and it kinda appears to increase naturally in adulthood. But I digress - enjoy it, that's important.

It's an understandable setback, you'll catch up in no time.
That sounds quite ambitious, hope you make it.

Indeed, I'm grateful for that, may it last.

Yeah, read many stories of that kind. Guess you never really know what goes through another person's mind. :\
Still, it's great you've bounced back, definitely an accomplishment in such experiences.

Aye, same here; Every time, endlessly thinking how the scenario might play out, and eventually when it's completely different than anticipated I either freeze up or speak off the cuff. That's why I at least try to resist the tendency by attempting to relax, so the mind isn't locked into a narrow channel.

Different, agreed, yet that gives you something to break the ice. Doesn't even have to be profound or meaningful; most of the gatherings I've seen seemed to have no trouble discussing themselves & absolutely nothing.

How have your studies been? If I'm not mistaken, your last year? Any plans afterwards?

Unemployed and socially deprived, but still alive.
How'd it come to be so? Did he develop this condition over time? I dread to think he's been abusive in the past...

Full disclosure, never been out on a date meself, but I think like in any new experience it's best to proceed as usual or take small steps rather than overthink a master plan.
I take it you haven't met before, yet have conversed regarding mutual interests, yes?

Hello, vampy.

Sorry I never messaged you on fb after leaving, guess I'm always running away from the past.
Unfortunate business, with that last bf, hope the date works out well - notwithstanding, everybody has their awkward moments, can't really get anywhere without risking being in error.
And DON'T PANIC.

Accepted, Vampy🙌

Ahhh, that would do it :)

Keeping late hours as usual ;)

pretty good and yourself?

Will do! Thanks Vampy!