tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484294216621973889.post2627490258599595851..comments2024-01-22T02:24:43.195-08:00Comments on The Tuckerbag: Two Roads DivergedAsh Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09291661920927172111noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484294216621973889.post-3172405992680589672012-05-10T05:45:18.904-07:002012-05-10T05:45:18.904-07:00Thanks Mel, you might be right. I'm fighting b...Thanks Mel, you might be right. I'm fighting between what I want to do and what makes sense:)Ash Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09291661920927172111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484294216621973889.post-14515733737827940822012-05-10T05:44:52.094-07:002012-05-10T05:44:52.094-07:00There are many many things wrong, but mainly it...There are many many things wrong, but mainly it's just the normal stuff that comes with 203,000 miles. I need a new drive belt, the breaks are sqeeking, and there are a few electrical problems. I just need the cash to fix her up!Ash Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09291661920927172111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484294216621973889.post-41148466563900893062012-05-09T18:58:01.408-07:002012-05-09T18:58:01.408-07:00Go to Maine! Follow your heart, your intuition. It...Go to Maine! Follow your heart, your intuition. It's not about money, the money will come. Ask yourself: "What do I really want to do?" Then do it. Life is too short not to do what we really want to do. And, it's too long to do something we really don't want to do! <br /><br />I just started reading your blog. It's beautiful. Your writing is beautiful. Your life is beautiful. Live it!!Hiker Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12791512295432217433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484294216621973889.post-73321008172129087662012-05-06T14:11:10.371-07:002012-05-06T14:11:10.371-07:00So, what's wrong with the Jetta? I know my way...So, what's wrong with the Jetta? I know my way around a VW and can offer free advice if needed.D0Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03778499275380067859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484294216621973889.post-89322309030635289182012-05-04T05:06:29.737-07:002012-05-04T05:06:29.737-07:00Congratulations! I knew you'd pass. Just did...Congratulations! I knew you'd pass. Just didn't know howAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06411954902917229743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484294216621973889.post-52203170447844556372012-05-03T18:31:13.915-07:002012-05-03T18:31:13.915-07:00Hi. I don't even know you and haven't bee...Hi. I don't even know you and haven't been reading your blog long but this post screams "NOLA" to me. <br /><br />Maine feels safer and cozier, and in some ways easier (assuming you can find a job) but there's something in your soul that really wants the New Orleans experience so if you'd ask me that's what I'd steer you toward.<br /><br />As someone said above, you don't have to stay forever :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10905216028697876865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484294216621973889.post-51875925756072287802012-05-03T03:57:32.702-07:002012-05-03T03:57:32.702-07:00You're an achiever and you like to challenge y...You're an achiever and you like to challenge yourself. You'd be great with disadvantaged kids. You've done so well in getting accepted for Nola and in organizing accommodation. Don't let cold feet stop you. You are absolutely brilliant. So my vote is Nola. All the best and whatever you choose is not forever and will be the right thing for you because there are no right or wrong decisions. Just ones you learn from.Hedahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00953091713220195010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484294216621973889.post-67379840384159598222012-05-02T20:03:21.437-07:002012-05-02T20:03:21.437-07:00In all honesty I think you should go to New Orlean...In all honesty I think you should go to New Orleans. You have put so much effort into it and you've talked about it before to me and I've seen how excited you've gotten. "Life begins when you break out of your comfort zone" and as scary as it sounds or as frustrating as times may be, you'll always have the "what if" if you never try it out. You have such a wonderful, enthusiastic, amiable personality and I'd love to see it as its full potential. The children of New Orleans needs a young inspired teacher if they want to improve their lives and thats 100% you. Besides, Maine will always be there waiting for you if NOLA isn't the right fit. No decision is final and you can always change your mind, but don't leave any regrets in life.<br />In the end, do what makes you happy :)Charlottenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484294216621973889.post-31336595618450153202012-05-02T19:42:44.098-07:002012-05-02T19:42:44.098-07:00Oh Ashley...
I have watched you all semester be s...Oh Ashley...<br /><br />I have watched you all semester be stressed out and yet so excited for the future. I know you just want to get away, but you were excited about New Orleans specifically. You got a private tour when you went to visit and got to feel the rich culture and boundless opportunities of a lively city. You've scoured craigslist for apartments, discussed decoration ideas and how to find a new roommate. There is so much potential and so many benefits to following through with your plans. It's understandable that you want a break as things have been hard lately, but I don't think the kind of break you need is one that takes you to an island for several years and requires you miss out on this great opportunity. You have put so much effort into NOLA. You've practiced presentations and done interviews and taken tests and rode your first plane and shared the excitement of the journey every day with us. I would feel so bad if you just gave up on all that hard work simply because you're tired. Take a week off of Anthro and just go enjoy yourself for a bit. I guarantee you won't need more than a week of relaxation to get your mind prepared for the road ahead. A little town on a little island of peace and quiet will always be there for you. NOLA is now. It would give you great experience and keep you moving and busy and interested. You will get bored so quickly if you just jump ship and go to Maine. In NOLA you will meet all different kinds of people and really get a feel for what you want to do with your degree. You will have support and become certified and get pretty much as much as you would want for only a one year program. And that said, it's only ONE YEAR. That's nothing. But it would be one year lost if you gave up on it. Obviously I will support you in whatever decision you make, but I honestly think you should persevere and go with NOLA. If it really doesn't work, you can leave. But at least try it out so you have no regrets. You'll figure it out. Good luck :)Bethanynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484294216621973889.post-7828656795042993472012-05-02T17:06:29.619-07:002012-05-02T17:06:29.619-07:00I'd go with Maine...I'd go with Maine...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484294216621973889.post-18680184498590447162012-05-02T17:00:11.606-07:002012-05-02T17:00:11.606-07:00I've always been a fan of the Benjamin Frankli...I've always been a fan of the Benjamin Franklin method of decision making. You've got a good list of pros and cons to work from...just work it out a little more using a proven process. <br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decision_making<br />Best wishes!Barak Stricklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13839145345276719636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484294216621973889.post-38942286527086297542012-05-02T16:40:17.589-07:002012-05-02T16:40:17.589-07:00Which sacrifice will yield you what you really wan...Which sacrifice will yield you what you really want in the shorter span of time? You'll have to weigh the amount of pain/length of time ratio to really figure that one out. <br /><br />One other thing to keep in mind. Even if you pick the one you want, it doesn't necessarily mean you'll stay there for long. I picked Austin as my home city, but opportunity took me to San Antonio. I hate the summers here but the job is making it possible for me to achieve my goals in a far better way than expected. <br /><br />I wish you luck with which ever city you go with Ash.Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456821621154171941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484294216621973889.post-61550882708120774352012-05-02T15:26:23.093-07:002012-05-02T15:26:23.093-07:00I vote for NOLA, but I've always been a bird-i...I vote for NOLA, but I've always been a bird-in-the-hand kind of person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com