Feeling Alone: Dealing With Friends Going to University

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Discussion Overview

The thread revolves around feelings of loneliness and jealousy experienced by a participant, Jimmy P, as friends transition to university. The discussion touches on personal experiences, coping strategies, and humorous exchanges about financial support and future plans.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Jimmy P expresses feelings of loneliness and jealousy as friends go to university.
  • Some participants suggest that resitting A-Levels could be beneficial, allowing Jimmy to stay connected with friends.
  • Humorous exchanges about financial support for Jimmy, including jokes about cheques and pennies.
  • Questions arise about Jimmy's future plans, including whether he will attend school next year and what he might study.
  • Some participants propose studying at U.S. universities, with specific mentions of Ohio State and surfing as potential majors.
  • Discussion includes light-hearted banter about the nature of relationships and personal aspirations.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on how Jimmy should proceed with his education or feelings of loneliness. Multiple competing views and humorous suggestions remain throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a mix of serious concerns about loneliness and light-hearted banter, with no clear resolution on Jimmy's situation or future plans.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals experiencing similar feelings of loneliness during transitions, those interested in humorous support mechanisms, or anyone considering educational paths post-high school.

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All alone...

I haven't been on for a while. My friends are going to uni. It sucks. I'm jealous.
 
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hehe get your ass in gear then
 
i_wish_i_was_smart said:
hehe get your ass in gear then


You arent supposed to laugh. You were supposed to say "aww jimmy p, I'm so sorry for you, let me send you a cheque".

Cheques payable to

jimmy p pocket fund
Charitable yet Worthless Causes
England
PO box U0ME L0T5
 
A couple of people I know resitted their A-Levels and got good results. I think it would help a lot if you did this. You'll just be a year behind your friends, which isn't so bad as you'll still get to see them. :smile:

And, you may even be able to get them to help you with your homework, which is definitely an added advantage! :wink:
 
recon said:
A couple of people I know resitted their A-Levels and got good results. I think it would help a lot if you did this. You'll just be a year behind your friends, which isn't so bad as you'll still get to see them. :smile:

And, you may even be able to get them to help you with your homework, which is definitely an added advantage! :wink:

:smile: :smile: I am already a year behind my original friends. This would be a year behind the friends I made THIS year. I'm sick of lame-levels. I'll reap my fortunes in the world of full time work or rock stardom. But I need your cheques!
 
jimmy p said:
But I need your cheques!

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|        Pay jimmyp              |
|       $___________             |
|  on receipt of this cheque     |
|            from                |
|     recon's account            |
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The blank space is for you to fill. Don't bleed my account dry, ok? :shy:
 
i read your journal : "But life goes on". By saying this, i will guess that you are just doing fine because you know that life goes on.

"Promise me that you will never give up, no matter how hopeless it is".
(Adapted from the motion picture : "Titanic")
 
jimmy p said:
I haven't been on for a while. My friends are going to uni. It sucks. I'm jealous.
Hey, wheres your gf ?
 
Casio said:
Hey, wheres your gf ?


Girlfriend? What is one of those? I haven't had one for almost 10 months now. They are almost a myth now. Another reason why it sucks. :mad:
 
  • #10
jimmy p said:
Cheques payable to

jimmy p pocket fund
Charitable yet Worthless Causes
England
PO box U0ME L0T5

You take money orders, too?
 
  • #11
How about loose change ? :wink: I've got a tall shot glass filled with pennies. :biggrin:
 
  • #12
I hear Amway has some great opportunities. :biggrin:

Poor Jimmy. What are we going to do with you? :cry: :cry: :cry:

What do you plan to do? Are you going to school next year? If so, for what?
 
  • #13
I still think Jimmy should come study at a U.S. university.
But that's just me.
 
  • #14
Yeah, if you come to Ohio State, you could live off my pennies and on betting on the Buckeyes...
 
  • #15
But if you come to MY school you could major in surfing!
 
  • #16
I think as I live on of the nearest to Jimmy P that I should help..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................but there again it is early in the morning and I am off to college in 30 minutes.

Oh Chopnik, you have a job in which you can sell information. That makes money.

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
  • #17
Math Is Hard said:
But if you come to MY school you could major in surfing!


Dude, I'm there... Does everyone who takes that course sound like Bill and Ted?

As for The Bob's idea... sell information huh? Who wants to here some information? 10 bucks a time.

Cheques payable to

jimmy p pocket fund
Charitable yet Worthless Causes
England
PO box U0ME L0T5

And yes, we do take cash orders. And pennys. You ship 'em, we'll take 'em!
 
  • #18
Gokul43201 said:
I've got a tall shot glass filled with pennies. :biggrin:

I figured you'd use your shot glass for more fulfilling reasons.
:rolleyes:
 
  • #19
I am only ever a phonecall away.
 
  • #20
Chrono said:
I figured you'd use your shot glass for more fulfilling reasons.
:rolleyes:

I've got 24 :bugeye: different shot glasses (more including repeats). I rarely have to use them all simultaneously ! :wink:
 

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