06-14-2009, 01:35
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Florida
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"Who Dares Wins" is a motto best kept by the SAS, as evidenced by a 72 year old lady, and the longest five seconds of her life.
A bit on the dark side, but a happy thought none the less!
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07-02-2009, 18:49
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#92
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Area Commander
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: San Antonio, Texas
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Today was quite a special day for me.
I have, perhaps, mentioned that I've been working on getting a doctoral degree in educational policy and leadership. After 3 years of taking courses, I took my qualifying exam. That involved 3 1/2 months of writing (231 pages worth), and culminated in a 2-hour session with 4 faculty members today.
It's a fairly big deal for me; passing the exam means one moves on to the dissertation, whereas failing it would have been a major setback. During the exam, the student (me, in this case) is expected to go off, do the work, and have minimal contact with the faculty. It's a "you're on your own" kind of situation.
I'm pleased to say I passed, and the faculty also said some good words about the quality of the work.  There is still considerable work to be done - writing a book, essentially - but from now on, it's different - more cooperative. In essence, I have made the cut. This was the last test.
So this is a happy thought. But there is something else.
Even though the challenges faced by those who experience the SFQC are very different (and far more uncomfortable!) than anything I went through, the advice and guidance supplied to them helped me. The mindset and attitudes, the determination, and the internal strength spoken of by the Quiet Professionals and others were, in the truest and best sense, inspirational. So, along with my happy thought of the day - thank you. You helped me across my own finish line.
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07-02-2009, 19:05
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#93
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: USA
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My son turned three today, and I have received an A on my first major English Assignment.
Edit: Nmap, that is excellent news! Congratulations.
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07-02-2009, 19:35
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Location: Southern California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nmap
... I took my qualifying exam. ...
It's a fairly big deal for me....
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Puertoland
My son turned three today, and I have received an A on my first major English Assignment.
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Congratulations to you both.
PL-- May success follow success! May you enjoy the choice piece of your son's birthday cake.
Nmap-- Congratulations on making ABD. (Do not be surprised if you find yourself doing more studying in the next few days. Not that I did such a thing...I'm not compulsive, nor obsessive. I'm just a guy who likes to wash his hands.)
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07-02-2009, 20:09
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nmap, congrats to you that's quite an accomplishment!
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07-03-2009, 11:34
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Quiet Professional (RIP)
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Carriere,Ms.
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nmap,
Congrats on your accomplishment............ 
Big Teddy 
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I believe that SF is a 'calling' - not too different from the calling missionaries I know received. I knew instantly that it was for me, and that I would do all I could to achieve it. Most others I know in SF experienced something similar. If, as you say, you HAVE searched and read, and you do not KNOW if this is the path for you --- it is not....
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SF is a calling and it requires commitment and dedication that the uninitiated will never understand......
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07-03-2009, 11:45
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Area Commander
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: OK. Thanking Our Brave Soldiers
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Wow, nmap!!!
Good job!
Holly
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07-03-2009, 12:35
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Join Date: Dec 2008
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NMap!
Congratulations, Sir! I applaud you and I am proud of you!
Saoirse
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Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property... Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them. Thomas Paine
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08-20-2009, 12:32
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Met Colonel (Ret.) Roger Donlon, Special Forces Soldier, and the First Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War. A true hero. Inspirational to say the least, and a honor to shake hands and talk with a man of such caliber.
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08-21-2009, 11:38
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"We have learned to swim" Her parents are moving home to Fla. I was dismayed when I discovered my grandchildren could not swim. Her mother swam before she walked. The sunglasses, are mine. She finished her swim classes this morning and called me to tell me she passed. Her brother needs more "time"... she told me that all boys need more "time" to learn things. In that big sister, 6 yr old voice.. 
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08-21-2009, 13:28
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Georgetown, SC
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"We have learned to swim" Her parents are moving home to Fla. I was dismayed when I discovered my grandchildren could not swim. Her mother swam before she walked. The sunglasses, are mine. She finished her swim classes this morning and called me to tell me she passed. Her brother needs more "time"... she told me that all boys need more "time" to learn things. In that big sister, 6 yr old voice.. |
It looks as if she had a good teacher! Cool sunglasses!
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08-21-2009, 13:56
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- For the first time in years, the Lakers's off-season is devoid of significant controversy.
- The Patagonia Lightwire 25 can hold more books than I initially realized. (Yeah, I'm one of those guys who takes books to the library.)
- I live within a stone's throw of no fewer than fifteen coffee houses/stands.
- No matter how badly they play tonight
 , I'll be able to rationalize that it is only an exhibition game and that by the time the season starts, the Cowboys will be ready to go.
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08-21-2009, 14:38
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My daughter has returned home from school today, happy and full of stories about her new friends. It was a perfect end to her first week of Kindergarten.
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08-21-2009, 15:03
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Anniversary
Today is the 50th of the 50th state 
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08-21-2009, 15:13
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Der Vaterland
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completed the Final for Accounting 220.. wave of relief on that.
only 80 more credit hours to go for my BA.
Saw an old team mate last night for the first time in 13 years.. spent the evening around the Stammtisch at Charlie Mikes with some SF legends. Life was good..
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