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Legend [18069]
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I miss Clemson.
Feb 4, 2010, 10:13 PM
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I miss college.
I miss not worrying about a mortgage, car payment, student loan payment, 1 hour commute, idiot boss, losing my job, etc.
I miss skipping class.
I miss class.
I miss looking forward to Thursday nights more than Friday nights.
I miss playing Gran Turismo on PS2 until my friggin thumbs went numb.
I miss getting stupid drunk on a random Wednesday night for the hell of it.
I miss everything about being at Clemson.
Eff the real world. This #### blows.
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All-Conference [408]
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Re: I miss Clemson.
Feb 4, 2010, 10:15 PM
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Amen brother!
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Legend [19808]
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you got that right!***
Feb 4, 2010, 10:25 PM
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Junkie [546]
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Ah, life is good.
Feb 4, 2010, 10:36 PM
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Orange Blooded [3456]
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So do a bunch of other people
Feb 4, 2010, 10:38 PM
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but it's called growing up. I wouldn't trade watching my sons growing up and now my grand daughter for being back at school. I wouldn't trade the knowledge I've gained and love I've experienced in life to be a student again. Dang, I hope I'm never that stupid and self righteous again. You have to give up some of the less important self indulgences to gain the more important things.
Seriously, from your post history I know you are wishing you could do the student things and have the money and knowledge you do now, but after 67 years I still find that there is so much I want to do and see that I wouldn't want to give up any of that experience to go back to any earlier time.
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Legend [18069]
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With all due respect...
Feb 4, 2010, 11:11 PM
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We are at completely different points in our lives. I am a newlywed (Oct 2008), 5 years removed from school, no kids, etc. I'm not saying I want to miss out on any of the things you mentioned, I'm just not there yet. I'm at a point right now where being back in school looks a hell of a lot better than the reality I face every morning of getting up and going to work.
Yes, there are great things about being out of school...marriage (not kidding fellas, she's awesome), money, ability to travel and do fun things. But, hey...I had some pretty awesome years at Clemson and I miss it. I just don't see anything wrong with that right now.
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Orange Blooded [3456]
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Nothing wrong with missing it, you always will.
Feb 5, 2010, 12:32 AM
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There is just so much more that is ahead of you, that I hope will be so much better than school was. Yes, there will always be responsible "crap" that needs done like paying the mortgage, but that wonderful wife wasn't possible while you were a student. Like I said from your post history I'm pretty sure your head is on straight, and I hoped I have conveyed the idea "the best should be still ahead of you." Every time I think it may not be better ahead of me something happens to make me optimistic about it all again. Kind of like a sports season, we win more than we lose usually, and then there is always next year to look forward to.
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Orange Blooded [2213]
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No need to be in a hurry..pace yourself....
Mar 5, 2010, 10:46 PM
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I was married for 11 years before my twins arrived. One wonderful part of my life has been repalced by another wonderful part. In the end you'll find that each and every part of your life will have something that you miss greatly. Sounds like you are doing okay for yourself though. My Dad's been gone for almost twenty years now, and that part of my life is not replacable; it just *was*, and although gone never to return, I am glad I was there.
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All-In [44057]
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Great post. I totally agree! Clemson was a special place
Mar 5, 2010, 10:36 PM
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and I am so glad to have earned my bachelor's degree from there. I love my Tigers, and have some great memories from my time at Clemson.
With that said, I have zero desire to go back. I hear people mention wishing they lived in Clemson, and I think, "Really?!?" It's great when you are in college, but not now. No way.
And for what it's worth, I'm single and in my late 20's. Clemson was a special time in my life, but I have had so many incredible experiences since - experiences I wouldn't have had if I had stayed in Clemson and failed to branch out.
To each his own, right?
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don't we all!***
Feb 4, 2010, 10:56 PM
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All-TigerNet [11894]
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And we miss your photos of Clemson. ;)***
Feb 4, 2010, 10:57 PM
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Legend [18069]
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Thanks. I really miss taking them.***
Feb 4, 2010, 11:02 PM
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Fan [56]
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Re: Thanks. I really miss taking them.***
Feb 4, 2010, 11:10 PM
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Check you T-Mail
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Fan [56]
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Is this a suicide note?***
Feb 4, 2010, 11:19 PM
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Legend [18069]
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lol, nice.***
Feb 4, 2010, 11:23 PM
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How strange, for I miss the world you are in.***
Feb 4, 2010, 11:26 PM
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Legend [18069]
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It's all relative.***
Feb 4, 2010, 11:29 PM
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Oculus Spirit [93701]
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I guess so.
Feb 4, 2010, 11:44 PM
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I am not trying to disrespect you or your opinion but I must insist that I have been where you are.
I point out in the most humble way that you have not been where I am for I am 57 with 7 children.
You are entering some of the most difficult days of your life and I hope you may realize, the process is much more fun than reaching the goal.
It is a rollercoster ride, hang on, brother.
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Legend [18069]
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Thanks.***
Feb 5, 2010, 12:16 AM
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Orange Blooded [2213]
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Re the roller-coaster...
Mar 5, 2010, 10:49 PM
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..reminded me of that Michael Keaton movie "Dying Young", when as he was passing away, he imagined himself on a roller-coaster, dresse din white, ahnds up in the air, and then he crossed over. Sometimes the roller-coaster part of our lives is what makes it memorable...
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Orange Blooded [3456]
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If you are ever out this way (Colorado)
Feb 5, 2010, 12:37 AM
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Tmail me and I'll give you some ideas for some great pics. Whatever you do if you head this way definitely bring your camera.
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Legend [16027]
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Me too.***
Feb 5, 2010, 4:00 AM
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I really miss all of the pictures you used to take around Clemson
Feb 5, 2010, 7:31 AM
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Expert [1190]
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awwwwwww......that's sweeeeeeet................***
Feb 5, 2010, 10:24 AM
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Rock Defender [54]
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you two need to get a room. ;-)***
Feb 6, 2010, 1:43 AM
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CU Medallion [53287]
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HALL-OF-FAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!***
Feb 5, 2010, 10:21 AM
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110%er [5466]
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I miss sitting in front of Riggs Hall between classes...
Feb 5, 2010, 12:14 PM
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...and watching the beautiful coeds walk by.
(I married one of them.)
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All-In [25014]
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man this post makes me sad for some reason***
Mar 5, 2010, 10:23 PM
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Associate AD [827]
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How about being a stone's throw from 6000 chicks your age.
Mar 5, 2010, 10:45 PM
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That's what I miss.
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Re: I miss Clemson.
Mar 6, 2010, 8:55 AM
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I miss sitting in a bathtub with a beautiful young lady at 2AM in public and that being your charity project.
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