🍽️ حلال Connor Bible - Everyone's Favorite Molly Ringwald loving, adoption hating, aspiring writer and bellybutton fucker

[Kršćanin Čendlervic]

Okay... Let's say, for the sake of argument, that I take up to four or five classes in one semester. I'd probably snap halfway through.

Do what I did and choose five classes and then drop them before the drop date if it looks like they're going to be too hard. I went from taking two classes a semester at community college to taking four at a university we working my first part time job. Did I think I could actually pull it off? Of course not, but sometimes you have to just need to take a leap of faith. Sign up for a few classes in the fall and find yourself a part time job delivering pizzas or something. You'll be surprised how much you can actually handle if you just throw yourself in.

 

[Fallensaint]

Okay... Let's say, for the sake of argument, that I take up to four or five classes in one semester. I'd probably snap halfway through.

This is standard for full-time students, in fact some students I know took 6 or 7 classes (although it isn't recommended). It's fine to take one or two if you are testing out a career path and are unsure of what you want to do just to see if you like the courses but even then I'd suggest that one can't give you a clear enough picture.

Add a couple of courses, maybe do three in total, and you might surprise yourself. That way if you don't like the subject matter or are truly incapable you can reassess your goals and it didn't cost you an arm and a leg. If, on the other hand, you surprise yourself and maybe cope better than you ever imagined you would have achieved something of note towards your qualification, have a better idea of what you want to do and hell maybe even allow yourself to feel some pride in the achievement

 

[Overcast]

Why am I getting flashback's to that speech from Glengarry Glen Ross? I doubt I can knock out anything over two classes in a single semester. That's a guaranteed morale killer.

Hey, you don't know unless you try.

It's better to try and fail than not try at all. At least that's what I like to think.

 

[GV 002]

You know, I never did see the appeal of this speech. As much as I'm a fan of the whole "death of the author" mentality, I kind of agree with David Mamet. The character of Blake was intended to embody practically everything wrong with unfettered capitalism and the kind of cutthroat business tactics that make workers miserable. I also believe a poster, earlier in this thread, sympathized with the abusive mother of Anthony Michael Hall's character in The Breakfast Club. Both Mrs. Johnson and Blake aren't meant to be sympathetic. In fact, deep down, you're kind of meant to hate them.

Didn't you admit to have never seen 'The Breakfast Club'?

Anyway, my dearest Ding Dongs, stop setting up obstacles for yourself before you even try anything. Seriously, it's an easy thing to just tell yourself that you can't do much for fear of breaking out of your comfort zone but trust the Chanbob, it's a road that leads to nothing but learned helplessness and a pretty shit life.

If you really want to become an author, get used to masses and masses of work if you want to keep up. If you convince yourself that you can only handle a small amount at a time, you won't get anywhere.

 

[Marvin]

Okay... Let's say, for the sake of argument, that I take up to four or five classes in one semester. I'd probably snap halfway through.

If you never actually intend to make the attempt, this is not a falsifiable statement.

It's like arguing with conspiracy theorists. You can't disprove a conspiracy theory because no matter how convincing your evidence is, they can always say "well, the lizardmen jews faked your evidence!"

Similarly, no evidence can exist in support of your "I can't do it!" argument because you never intend to make the attempt.

Until you actually try to take more classes in a semester and end up in the psych ward, you have no evidence. "I can't do it" is just a dishonest way of saying "I won't do it."

 

[DN 420]

Connor, the majority of people were saying you should take two classes, not four.

Why do you always act like we try to push you beyond your limit?

 

[Dudeofteenage]

Connor, the majority of people were saying you should take two classes, not four.

Why do you always act like we try to push you beyond your limit?

It's easier to argue with a strawman than a real person.

 

[Tookie]

Why am I getting flashback's to that speech from Glengarry Glen Ross? I doubt I can knock out anything over two classes in a single semester. That's a guaranteed morale killer.

Shut up about Glengarry Glen Ross already...

 

[Scribbler]

Why am I getting flashback's to that speech from Glengarry Glen Ross? I doubt I can knock out anything over two classes in a single semester. That's a guaranteed morale killer.

Then why not take two classes? You'll never know how you'll do unless you try.

 

[DrChristianTroy]

My life and choices of classes are not dictated by the Kiwi Farms.

Damn kid. No need to be salty. Homie just asked a question.

EDIT- So @Connor, legit question. When do you plan to graduate? Do you even want to? Cause putting it off over and over seems like a bad idea.

 

[Meowthkip]

Connor, it's been a while. I've been stuck on my writing, say something stupid to encourage me to work again.

You are going to be in community college hell forever if you don't cut the slack and take at least equal to what is half of what is full-time credit hours. Really disappointed, Connor.

Connor's gonna wind up like Pierce Hawthorne and still at community college in his sixties.

 

[Philosophy Zombie]

Connor, it's been a while. I've been stuck on my writing, say something stupid to encourage me to work again.



Connor's gonna wind up like Pierce Hawthorne and still at community college in his sixties.

At least Pierce had a lucrative career as a moist towelette magnate. Will Connor have something to show for his age at sixty?

 

[lolwut]

Maybe he thinks if he stays in college long enough he'll turn out like Van Wilder. You know; smart, funny, and likeable.

 

[Zeorus]

Maybe he thinks if he stays in college long enough he'll turn out like Van Wilder. You know; smart, funny, and likeable.

That or he's just hoping that he can live in a John Hughes movie for the rest of his life.

 

[Connor Bible]

So, I watched Juno today, and I actually kind of liked it. I don't think it was earth-shaking or great, but nonetheless, I liked its optimism. The dialogue and hipster music have got to go, though.

 

[Arkangel]

Do you admit that your previous opinions of the movie and adoption in general were unfounded and silly?

 

[Zeorus]

So, I watched Juno today, and I actually kind of liked it. I don't think it was earth-shaking or great, but nonetheless, I liked its optimism. The dialogue and hipster music have got to go, though.

Well done on watching a movie you've bitched about for the entirety of this thread.

 

[UnwiseKhan]

Are you ready to let the light of adoption and foster parenting into your heart?

 

[Smutley]

@Connor I have two questions:

1) would you be interested in doing an analysis of Juno? Now that you've watched it, I bet you have some insights on both the story and the way it was shot that others would be interested in reading

2) Did you hear Godzilla has made peace with Japan and was given citizenship? Another blow against racism.

 

[Connor Bible]

Do you admit that your previous opinions of the movie and adoption in general were unfounded and silly?

Oh, hell yes. Now that I've seen the movie in its entirety, I'd say it's actually a pretty accurate (if slightly rose-colored) portrayal of adoption, hipster dialogue and annoying music aside.