The 3G Ramblings & General Discussion Thread (Part 2)
01-27-2015, 12:37 PM
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01-27-2015, 12:47 PM
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I have a jar of pickles.. who has a a sack of nickels?
01-27-2015, 12:49 PM
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VLAD.. do it brother.. school is such a badass experience.. you're broke but you're super happy even though stressed to the max. Plus.. you might end up making better money on the other side. That's debatable though. I say if you go grad, do PhD. Why not.. get paid, tuition free, science!
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01-27-2015, 01:07 PM
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I really appreciate the words of encouragement! I've pretty much decided that I'm definitely going for the PhD. It's only a question of where, and the answer depends on what kind of research is going on. I'll start in CO. If I like it, I'll get the PhD there. If not, I'll get the MS and then go elsewhere for the PhD. Going to check out their labs in March.
My pops was working on his second dissertation (material science) when he passed away.
His grandpa was one of the top RF engineers for the soviets. This science love is genetic haha.
My pops was working on his second dissertation (material science) when he passed away.
His grandpa was one of the top RF engineers for the soviets. This science love is genetic haha.
01-27-2015, 01:25 PM
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Damn.. that's quite the lineage. I'm sure they're very proud.
01-27-2015, 01:41 PM
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I really appreciate the words of encouragement! I've pretty much decided that I'm definitely going for the PhD. It's only a question of where, and the answer depends on what kind of research is going on. I'll start in CO. If I like it, I'll get the PhD there. If not, I'll get the MS and then go elsewhere for the PhD. Going to check out their labs in March.
My pops was working on his second dissertation (material science) when he passed away. His grandpa was one of the top RF engineers for the soviets. This science love is genetic haha.
My pops was working on his second dissertation (material science) when he passed away.
His grandpa was one of the top RF engineers for the soviets. This science love is genetic haha.But, do what you love.
My pops was a PhD too and got his over in the Windy City. He was our ticket to North America...
Although, my official story is we all got here by boat.
01-27-2015, 01:44 PM
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Anyhow, back from 
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3k.. that's it.. shiet.. Just me and wife spend at least 4-5k on the tickets alone. 2-3 weeks away.. We don't spend a lot once we're there though. Maybe 2k because we have places to stay and food. Spend money entertaining, gifts, and taking family out.
Vegas for a week used to be our annual migration, friends and family would fly in.. tickets, suite as cosmo, shows, drink every fancy drink there is (and a few shit ones). Party in XS, Marquee, eat all teh foods.. I'm talking all the legit places. See some tits, shoot some guns, fly in a heli, drive some cars, get a massage, bang some hoes (miz), gamble, drunk gamble lose everything, come home, fuck yeah.. lets go again in a few weeks.. and that's small time regular shit.
Couple trips back I drank like 20 rum and cokes, 4 goose martinis, 5 whiskeys, and one of those obnoxious jugs from Fat Tuesdays with everclear. After 2 hours of gambling and drinking into the wee hours, I tried to withdrawl 10k from my checking.. luckily the ATM was like, you're drunk, go home. Made it back to the room (don't remember), spinning like crazy.. took 2 hr shower, finally sleep, wake up in 3 hrs to checkout.. complain to wife that I don't have enough time to pack and take a shower, she dead stares at me.. YOU TOOK A 2HR SHOWER LAST NIGHT!! (didn't remember until she mentioned it)
Pack shit up in the car.. fuck I'm still drunk.. go eat eggs benedict and cool out until I'm less drunk. 
My brosef got so trashed on that flight back he was super drunk and sick. He goes to crap on the plane, flight attendant keeps bugging him every 10 minutes.. apparently he was on the shitter for almost an hour. Sir are you okay? I'm fine, leave me alone. They finally break the door down with his pants down at his ankles.. whole plane is looking. WTF are you doing?!?! He sobers up real quick, goes back to seat after closing door and pulling up pants.
A lot of great memories were made for sure. I don't even think of all the money we've dropped over the years. Definitely GT-R money.
Brah.. the boys still thank me to this day for some of the shit we got into. Some say I'm evil, others a facilitator.. I'm just the gateway bro to hedonistic pussy in your face, motorboat heaven. Talk about spending money, no buyers remorse.
Vegas for a week used to be our annual migration, friends and family would fly in.. tickets, suite as cosmo, shows, drink every fancy drink there is (and a few shit ones). Party in XS, Marquee, eat all teh foods.. I'm talking all the legit places. See some tits, shoot some guns, fly in a heli, drive some cars, get a massage, bang some hoes (miz), gamble, drunk gamble lose everything, come home, fuck yeah.. lets go again in a few weeks.. and that's small time regular shit.
Couple trips back I drank like 20 rum and cokes, 4 goose martinis, 5 whiskeys, and one of those obnoxious jugs from Fat Tuesdays with everclear. After 2 hours of gambling and drinking into the wee hours, I tried to withdrawl 10k from my checking.. luckily the ATM was like, you're drunk, go home. Made it back to the room (don't remember), spinning like crazy.. took 2 hr shower, finally sleep, wake up in 3 hrs to checkout.. complain to wife that I don't have enough time to pack and take a shower, she dead stares at me.. YOU TOOK A 2HR SHOWER LAST NIGHT!! (didn't remember until she mentioned it)
Pack shit up in the car.. fuck I'm still drunk.. go eat eggs benedict and cool out until I'm less drunk. My brosef got so trashed on that flight back he was super drunk and sick. He goes to crap on the plane, flight attendant keeps bugging him every 10 minutes.. apparently he was on the shitter for almost an hour. Sir are you okay? I'm fine, leave me alone. They finally break the door down with his pants down at his ankles.. whole plane is looking. WTF are you doing?!?! He sobers up real quick, goes back to seat after closing door and pulling up pants.
A lot of great memories were made for sure. I don't even think of all the money we've dropped over the years. Definitely GT-R money.
Brah.. the boys still thank me to this day for some of the shit we got into. Some say I'm evil, others a facilitator.. I'm just the gateway bro to hedonistic pussy in your face, motorboat heaven. Talk about spending money, no buyers remorse.
Dropped nearly 10 grand that weekend
Crazy mofos, but totally worth it.
01-27-2015, 01:49 PM
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Haha my dad got his at UIC in 1999.
That's a great point Yum. I'm lucky that I have some decent work experience under my belt, and great references in the contract engineering/manufacturing industry (though no references in academia for research work yet) so I think I can always fall back on engineering if things don't work out. Although I really would prefer to work at NASA or SpaceX.
That's a great point Yum. I'm lucky that I have some decent work experience under my belt, and great references in the contract engineering/manufacturing industry (though no references in academia for research work yet) so I think I can always fall back on engineering if things don't work out. Although I really would prefer to work at NASA or SpaceX.
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And werd on cost of trip depends on what you do.
This past weekend I spent 1G including hotel airfare food clubbing and porn convention.
This past weekend I spent 1G including hotel airfare food clubbing and porn convention.
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01-27-2015, 01:56 PM
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And Rick doesn't even gamble.. shiet..
Would have been a $50k trip otherwise.
Would have been a $50k trip otherwise.
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01-27-2015, 01:58 PM
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And for those who don't know, Rick is an actual REAL doctor. Medical.
He has a nice car.
He has a nice car.
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And I'm not balling. I'm still hurting from that weekend and it was 6 months ago!
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Man I really wish I ran a convenience store/sold oranges/picked fruits and veggies in the field/became a taxi driver but since those immigrants came by, I can't anymore! *shake fist*
01-27-2015, 02:10 PM
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Fuuu looking back at pictures from that weekend now... Puts a smile on my face
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01-27-2015, 02:20 PM
After hearing your stories...I suck at partying. I've gotten wasted...and I've spent frivolously on things...but never at the same time. I know it's for the sake of a good time and memories but I have limits.
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01-27-2015, 02:26 PM
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And there's a time and place for everything. I can look back to my earlier years with some fondness and chuckles but I'll say this, it's not for me anymore...marriage and parenthood may have had alot to do with it.
Still, it's the memories and stuff you can laugh at with your buddies over a beer to reminisce about. That's priceless IMO.
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it's all relative.
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01-27-2015, 02:31 PM
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Although, I do need to keep my promise to hook up with some of you bozos someday in Vegas and do it "one last time".
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01-27-2015, 02:37 PM
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Or renting a summer house in the middle of nowhere near a lake and completely disconnecting, that was awesome too.
I need to do this again. Shit it was nice.
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Can make it a booze and food fest weekend.
And then sneak away while the wife sleeps for some debauchery.
01-27-2015, 02:47 PM
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I'm well aware that I need to get my act together. But, to be fair, Little Cha's health challenges has also affected alot of our plans.
And yeah, the wife is likely going if I'm headed to Vegas. The good news is, Vegas is the one city where you can act like a buffoon with the boys, come stumbling back at some ungodly-hour into your suite and realize the poop you're in with the significant other and quickly book it down to the lobby and buy an I'm-so-sollee gift from a name-brand boutique.
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01-27-2015, 02:52 PM
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Me today: Where'd it go?
Me today: Where'd it go?
01-27-2015, 02:54 PM
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Vlad...when you typed CO...I thought cool, he's getting his PhD in Colorado, we can have a beer!
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2 years. 2 years.
I'm well aware that I need to get my act together. But, to be fair, Little Cha's health challenges has also affected alot of our plans.
And yeah, the wife is likely going if I'm headed to Vegas. The good news is, Vegas is the one city where you can act like a buffoon with the boys, come stumbling back at some ungodly-hour into your suite and realize the poop you're in with the significant other and quickly book it down to the lobby and buy an I'm-so-sollee gift from a name-brand boutique.
I'm well aware that I need to get my act together. But, to be fair, Little Cha's health challenges has also affected alot of our plans.
And yeah, the wife is likely going if I'm headed to Vegas. The good news is, Vegas is the one city where you can act like a buffoon with the boys, come stumbling back at some ungodly-hour into your suite and realize the poop you're in with the significant other and quickly book it down to the lobby and buy an I'm-so-sollee gift from a name-brand boutique.
All the boys at the BP had to buy something at the name brand boutiques for their SO before they left.
And yes your kid comes first.
When you're ready let us know. I ain't goinn anywhere.
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01-27-2015, 02:59 PM
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Can't say I ever got unlucky to the point of getting a full crack, but freaking stone chips are annoying. Got one on the TL right now, been there since 2 weeks after I bought the car and never got bigger, but I should get it fixed just so it doesn't annoy me.