What I want to name my kids

[Calandale]

2. I reckon I probably have too, if someone has the millatary grade tools at their disposal

Though I'd rather have Willow try to do me in,
I suppose you can too. Have at.

Would you chew the bark?

That was the initial reason, but hell,
I'd just about let anyone who thinks
they can try now.

Hmm, have you actually maanged to hold down a relationship before, Cal?

I was with the woman I married for 11 years.
Two other 2 year LTRs. I'm not really comfortable
with short term things. Had some, and even treasure
the memories of a couple of them, but I crave permanence.

[Christopher McCandless]

2. I reckon I probably have too, if someone has the millatary grade tools at their disposal

Though I'd rather have Willow try to do me in,
I suppose you can too. Have at.

Would you chew the bark?

That was the initial reason, but hell,
I'd just about let anyone who thinks
they can try now.

Hmm, have you actually maanged to hold down a relationship before, Cal?

I was with the woman I married for 11 years.
Two other 2 year LTRs. I'm not really comfortable
with short term things. Had some, and even treasure
the memories of a couple of them, but I crave permanence.

You never mentioned that you were married etc. I dont think you are as bad as you like to project yourself. As for things, i like the short term. It helps me deal with my indecisive nature.

[Calandale]

You never mentioned that you were married etc. I dont think you are as bad as you like to project yourself. As for things, i like the short term. It helps me deal with my indecisive nature.

1. [whine]people started claiming that I was
not getting over my wife. True. But it was
clear that I was annoying them

2. Oh, I never really considered myself a whiner.
But, I have that reputation here. [/whine]

3. what is the longest relationship that you've
tried? Did you live together?

[Christopher McCandless]

You never mentioned that you were married etc. I dont think you are as bad as you like to project yourself. As for things, i like the short term. It helps me deal with my indecisive nature.

1. [whine]people started claiming that I was
not getting over my wife. True. But it was
clear that I was annoying them

2. Oh, I never really considered myself a whiner.
But, I have that reputation here. [/whine]

3. what is the longest relationship that you've
tried? Did you live together?

3. Calandale, I am 18. Number 3 is as simple as non-existant. I was extending the short term/ long term thing to other areas.
2. I dont really consider you much one either.
1. I am just as bad at not getting over things it seems. Like Oxford for instance, which still plays on my mind.

[Calandale]

3. Calandale, I am 18. Number 3 is as simple as non-existant. I was extending the short term/ long term thing to other areas.

Ah, you might find love to be different. I basically moved
in with my first gf. I had assumed you were a bit older,
as you implied that A levels were the equivalent of an
undergraduate education.

1. I am just as bad at not getting over things it seems. Like Oxford for instance, which still plays on my mind.

Yeah, but that's recent. I still hold a fondness for all of my
loves, and wondering what might have been. With my wife,
'tis simple - they were the only years which I was fully content,
and I never expect to see anything like them. Indeed, I was
miraculously lucky to end up in such a situation, with such a
beautiful woman, in the first place.

[Christopher McCandless]

3. Calandale, I am 18. Number 3 is as simple as non-existant. I was extending the short term/ long term thing to other areas.

Ah, you might find love to be different. I basically moved
in with my first gf. I had assumed you were a bit older,
as you implied that A levels were the equivalent of an
undergraduate education.

1. I am just as bad at not getting over things it seems. Like Oxford for instance, which still plays on my mind.

Yeah, but that's recent. I still hold a fondness for all of my
loves, and wondering what might have been. With my wife,
'tis simple - they were the only years which I was fully content,
and I never expect to see anything like them. Indeed, I was
miraculously lucky to end up in such a situation, with such a
beautiful woman, in the first place.

1. A levels are equalent more or less to the US Undergraduate system, at least in terms of academic knowledge that students learn. Its the differing aims of the US and Uk systems, the US is about integration into society, rather than so much learning. As for love, with time I will hopefully find out.
3. 8-9 Months really isnt recent. Most people got over it in a few days, i reckon it will be a long time before I do so. I am sure you will end up being content again, but being content isnt my thing.

[Calandale]

1. A levels are equalent more or less to the US Undergraduate system, at least in terms of academic knowledge that students learn. Its the differing aims of the US and Uk systems, the US is about integration into society, rather than so much learning.

Hmm...so I presume that you've had things like linear algebra, ect,
since you're interested in Math(s). Outstanding students, in good
districts in the US manage that level. It kind of makes me wonder
what you do at the undergrad level though. I mean, foreign grad
students seem about at the same level of knowledge as those from
the US. Indeed, we had a couple of students from France recently,
who were pretty damned unimpressive, in terms of what they seemed
to know.

I am sure you will end up being content again, but being content isnt my thing.

I have mixed feelings on it. The exhilaration comes from NOT being content.
The strong raw emotions - even intellectual ones. On the other hand, there's
something nice about all the big problems in life being settled - and just enjoying.
Ah, I didn't feel any of that, at your age though. You might find that you feel
more of a pull towards contentment, as you age.

[Christopher McCandless]

1. A levels are equalent more or less to the US Undergraduate system, at least in terms of academic knowledge that students learn. Its the differing aims of the US and Uk systems, the US is about integration into society, rather than so much learning.

Hmm...so I presume that you've had things like linear algebra, ect,
since you're interested in Math(s). Outstanding students, in good
districts in the US manage that level. It kind of makes me wonder
what you do at the undergrad level though. I mean, foreign grad
students seem about at the same level of knowledge as those from
the US. Indeed, we had a couple of students from France recently,
who were pretty damned unimpressive, in terms of what they seemed
to know.

I am sure you will end up being content again, but being content isnt my thing.

I have mixed feelings on it. The exhilaration comes from NOT being content.
The strong raw emotions - even intellectual ones. On the other hand, there's
something nice about all the big problems in life being settled - and just enjoying.
Ah, I didn't feel any of that, at your age though. You might find that you feel
more of a pull towards contentment, as you age.

1. As for what we do at the undergrad level, i cant wait to find out. I assume the first term will be little new though, while the single maths students catch up with the double. Most foriegn grad students probably struggle to communcate whatever depth of knowledge they have, due to the language barrier. As for the outstanding students, they may reach that level, but its not recognised on there high school leaving qualificions is it?
2. Maybe I will change as I age, but then again i have never been one who changes massively with time. The dilemma is that you want two almost mutaully exclusive things, i assume.

[Calandale]

1. As for what we do at the undergrad level, i cant wait to find out. I assume the first term will be little new though, while the single maths students catch up with the double. Most foriegn grad students probably struggle to communcate whatever depth of knowledge they have, due to the language barrier. As for the outstanding students, they may reach that level, but its not recognised on there high school leaving qualificions is it?

I don't think we have something akin to leaving qualifications.
Hard to tell - as I know schools here changed a lot recently.
But, it's certainly noticed wherever it's important - say admissions.

The dilemma is that you want two almost mutaully exclusive things, i assume.

Interesting way to put it. Yes, it's yet another paradox that I have to resolve, before
I'm done.

[Christopher McCandless]

1. As for what we do at the undergrad level, i cant wait to find out. I assume the first term will be little new though, while the single maths students catch up with the double. Most foriegn grad students probably struggle to communcate whatever depth of knowledge they have, due to the language barrier. As for the outstanding students, they may reach that level, but its not recognised on there high school leaving qualificions is it?

I don't think we have something akin to leaving qualifications.
Hard to tell - as I know schools here changed a lot recently.
But, it's certainly noticed wherever it's important - say admissions.

The dilemma is that you want two almost mutaully exclusive things, i assume.

Interesting way to put it. Yes, it's yet another paradox that I have to resolve, before
I'm done.

1. I wish the british system recognised what people do above A-level. But it doesnt in terms of admissions, its a very corrupt process as far as I am concerned.
2. You like your paradoxes, dont you? 

[Calandale]

1. I wish the british system recognised what people do above A-level. But it doesnt in terms of admissions, its a very corrupt process as far as I am concerned.
2. You like your paradoxes, dont you? 

1. That's just not reasonable. But, is the system automated?
Surely, you have minimal requirements, and then have a chance
to increase your chance, IF you meet them?

2. Like isn't really the word. I feel that some have interesting secrets
hiding behind them. Things which I NEED to understand.

[Christopher McCandless]

1. I wish the british system recognised what people do above A-level. But it doesnt in terms of admissions, its a very corrupt process as far as I am concerned.
2. You like your paradoxes, dont you? 

1. That's just not reasonable. But, is the system automated?
Surely, you have minimal requirements, and then have a chance
to increase your chance, IF you meet them?

2. Like isn't really the word. I feel that some have interesting secrets
hiding behind them. Things which I NEED to understand.

1. You cant beat getting the top grades unfortuantly. And even that isnt enough to get you into the uni of your choice it seems.
2. Ok, you get a small buzz from having them then...

[Calandale]

2. Ok, you get a small buzz from having them then...

No. Again, it's more like dancing. Or visions.
It's another way of looking into what seems
so vital. A very odd state of being.

[Christopher McCandless]

2. Ok, you get a small buzz from having them then...

No. Again, it's more like dancing. Or visions.
It's another way of looking into what seems
so vital. A very odd state of being.

New perspectives. Have you tried hypnosis, that can provide you with a few more i believe.

[willow]

sometimes I have to beat my face into my keyboard to keep myself
from saying something terrible. 

Why would you want to show more restraint than anyone else here?

I should rephrase that. sometimes I have to beat my face into my keyboard to keep myself from saying something
terribly MEAN, just for the sake of being mean.