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rclouse

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  1. I've had a starter marriage. It taught me to be stronger, to believe in myself and stand up for myself.

    Another lesson learned is that divorce doesn't have to be bad or something to be ashamed of. On TV & in movies often times a divorced man is portrayed as somehow less of a man, or sadder, or emotionally damaged. After my divorce I was proud of it, cause I know I did everything within reason to save it. I had no regrets when I filed, and the day the letter arrived saying it was final was a happy day.

  2. When I was looking for my first post-degree job I got asked once how much I'd like to make. I tried to change the subject (like I'd been told in college) but he persisted, so I gave him a range of what entry level s/w engineers were making. The guy said the job paid 1/3 less than that! Plus the job was COBOL, so I wasn't crushed when I didn't get it.

    Took four more months, but I finally landed a job in that range.

  3. I needed a book for the plane, so I got "A Game of Thrones" by George R. R. Martin. If you're into fantasy, it's an excellent read.

    Seven books planned in the series, four published so far.

    WOW ! This may be the next book to screen franchise ! I am eagerly awaiting the next Harry Potter movie due to release in July !

    According to Wikipedia it's been picked up by HBO and the plan is to make it a miniseries. Kind of like "Rome".

  4. The border is not as secure as people might think. Especially at that walkthrough area coming from Tijuana. At least they check ID now. About ten years ago all they used to do is ask you your nationality and if you said American, they'd waive you through. They didn't check ID at all, nor did they check your bags really. They'd just kind of glance in there and waive you through.

    Reminds me of this:

    When I was in college a buddy of mine & I took a road trip to Ensenada. After two nights of "What Happens in Mexico..." we waited through the 2+ hour line at the border at San Ysidro, my buddy passed out. When we finally got to the officer, he asked me where we had gone and what nationality I was. After I replied, he asked "What about your friend?". I shook him, and he then started rummaging for ID. I said, "No dude, just tell him your nationality!". Bleary-eyed, he looked at the guy and said "I'M AN AMURRICAN!" End of interview, we drove on.

    LOL

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