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Hahaha oh Bowties. You're endearing.

Yeah, but the Naked drinks are like a small meal calorie-wise... They might be good as a replacement for a snack or something, mostly because it's the juice of whole fruits & vegetables.

Steaz Zero-Calorie Tea is great. It's naturally sweetened, so there are no sugar (g)s, and it's overall low in calories. There are peach, mango, citrus, pomegranate, half-tea/half-lemonade, etc, and they're all wonderful. Also, just a regular, unsweetened tea (or tea with light amounts of honey) is a good alternative to soda/coffee.

Sushi is GREAT, as long as you get it without the fried junk/spicy mayo. I tend to stick to inside-out rolls, which have avocado, crab, cucumber, and seaweed. They're delicious, low in calories, and excellently healthy. Also, try switching to sweet potatoes, especially roasted. I mentioned the wedges I've been making somewhere above, and they're wonderful. Lots of vitamins, minerals, etc.

I emailed SU to inform them of Villanova's offer (but did not mention Nova's name) in hopes of hearing something more concrete about funding, and they said congratulations, but they did not think they would be able to match it. That sounds pretty clear to me, so it's made my "decision" that much easier. I love the idea of living in Philadelphia and I'm having a fun time embracing it.

Sounds EXACTLY like my situation. I have been to the city I plan on accepting in, and I love it. In my case, I won't have time to make it there before April 15, so I'll be accepting without visiting first. However, I have had very positive interaction with the department and administration, and everyone I've talked to about the campus raves about it. I feel comfortable accepting under these circumstances, and it sounds like you should too, especially if you know you can find decent living arrangements and have a good feel of how the department is run and organized.

I only have one of the back of his head. He was never officially announced, he just waltzed in and sat courtside and pretended no one would notice him haha. It's on my phone, but I'll upload it in a second.

Stadium seating is my friend today. I actually can see everything!

Thought I would inform you all that I am currently sitting three rows behind Shaquille O'Neal at the Texas State High School Basketball Tournament. That is all.

I did edit mine. I didn't want to be quite the asshole I was headed in the direction of being... So I appreciate that, exponentialdecay. Good to be up front, at the very least.

Don't call me bro. Please. I agree that general statements are more for the masses; I also think, however, that they don't take into consideration individuals, which is a lot of the purpose of this site. Important to cover bases. General info won't help those looking for insight on their own individual positions.

I personally have a spot in a funded MA with a stipend more than the 10,000 in Starbucks tips, so I won't be missing them. The paths are different for everyone, and everyone, in the end, makes their own choice and evaluation of worth. It's not fair to superimpose opinion onto circumstances that are unclear, although I agree that unfunded MAs should be given much more deep thought and consideration than funded ones before commitment.

This! Yes. I always get told I don't need to lose weight, but with a small frame, the way my body feels changes significantly with only a few pounds gain or loss. Regardless, it's my decision to eat and feel how I want, not the decisions of anyone around me. The half-syrup latte idea is so genius. I'm stealing it.

I agree this is probably true. I'm a decently small person (105 was alarming and uncomfortable to me the last time I was on a scale), so the three or four pounds I've gained recently really isn't a huge issue. I'm just a reactionary person, and my first instinct is "Holy shit! I better take these three pounds off before they turn into ten". I have found, however, that the amount of candy my parents keep around their house when I visit is not helpful, and my inability to resist this candy is indicative of a sugar addiction. I've scaled down to tall CDLs, and for the last three or four days, I haven't had one at all! I have learned to love (not a hard thing to do) sweet potato wedges, olive, oil, and cinnamon baked into soft and warm sweet potato wedges. It is so simple, but it is so genius. With asparagus and tilapia, its a very healthy dinner and it really doesn't take an obscene amount of time to put together. The most trouble I have is (being home for spring break), being dragged out to all the ridiculously fried and greasy joints my brothers want to go to. My little brother just got into college AND it's his birthday this month, so he's having a celebration lunch... at a taco joint that fries almost everything on their tacos. Of course. Thank you guys, for all of the brilliant ideas and suggestions. My stretched stomach and I appreciate it very much

Submitted & Paid. Will take that as a further reason to become more emotionally attached to Villanova. But again, CONGRATULATIONS BG! That is so wonderful.

Holy crap! Congratulations! You gave me a heart attack, so now i have to check my app...

Finally got my BU rejection!

All the up votes.

I second Kamisha. You are an extremely compassionate and caring person, and you should not wallow. You have prospects out there, and good ones! Chin up until it's over, and then keep it up after that, too.

Pfffft, I don't remember the date, but I haven't heard anything... Lemme check real quick. Edit: Apparently I submitted on Dec. 1.

You are so, so welcome

Hahahaha but you're making my night with all these adorable GIFs. It's excusable.

Thankfully I'll be plenty busy between now and Fall! I don't graduate until August, so it'll be straight from graduation to moving across the country. I am beyond stoked and just so grateful something has finally worked out in its entirety. Such a huge relief. Thank you, sincerely, for your support! It makes my heart happy That is the coolest thing I have heard in a long time. I imagine converting movies to 3D is stressful, but awesome nonetheless. I took a marketing class last semester as part of my business minor, and kind of loved it. I definitely would've gone that route if this one wasn't emblazoned in my bloodstreams at birth. Ah, well. Sounds like you have a pretty kickass job, and like you are one super badass half of a power couple

I'm in love with everything you just said. Especially that last line.. It's all gold. What is your job, just out of curiosity? I have always been fascinated with graphic design, but I'm horribly ungifted in the creative arts department.

Yes, your version sounds much more inclusive. I like it better. Who here does graphic design? I think we have a job for you.