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2023.05.29 23:27 CuriosTiger Long read: An expat's life story across 3 decades abroad
I see a lot of expats posting about problems and challenges in their new country, and I am not objecting to that. When you're unhappy, this can be a good place to find some support or at least a sympathetic ear. But I've lived outside of my home country for nearly three decades now, and I'd like to share my story and some of the positives I've experienced.
I was born and raised in Norway. By all accounts, that's winning the birth lottery. I'm proud to be Norwegian, and that will always be a part of my identity. However, in my teens, small town Norway felt kind of boring, and I wanted an adventure, so I went on a pilgrimage.
I was a computer geek before geeks became popular. When you're a computer geek, Mecca is in Silicon Valley, or at least it was back then. And so for my first real trip outside of Scandinavia, I moved to California as a high school exchange student.
High school was different. There was homesickness, but there were also new friends, new activities and a whole new climate. I arrived proficient in reading and writing English, but my spoken accent was very characteristically Norwegian. By the time I left, I was basically fluent. A slight accent remained, but it was no longer a barrier to communication.
I came home with a very pro-US viewpoint. I was dazzled by this land of opportunity, and in retrospect, I was overlooking some of the negatives, even back then. But I decided that I wanted to go back to the US for college.
I did exactly that. This time, I moved to Texas and enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin. This was my first experience really trying to live on my own (in California, I had had a host family) and it would be a lie to say that the international factor didn't make it extra intimidating. My dorm roommate told me he couldn't imagine what it would be like to be that far away from his family. Then his parents moved from Houston, Texas to Fairbanks, Alaska, so I guess he got to find out.
Even I can't find anything positive to say about dorm food, and there were some other problems. Surviving and thriving on a student budget could be tough, for one thing. But there's a silver lining to every cloud. I was able to obtain an off-campus work permit by showing the US government that the strengthening dollar had left my scholarship (in Norwegian currency) inadequate. Work permit in hand, one of the easiest student jobs I could find was a bus driver position with the university shuttle system. Not exactly your typical job for a computer science student, but it paid surprisingly well and I could schedule my shifts around my classes, so it proved a great fit. The only drawback was that junior drivers got no work over the summer when the university ran a much reduced bus schedule.
I solved that conundrum by going into trucking...helped in part by a really nice road trip I had stumbled into with a trucker friend the previous year, and by statements from him and others that I wasn't the trucker type and would never make it in that industry (challenged accepted!) Over the next few years, I was a college student from September through May, and drove trucks coast-to-coast every summer. I made it through 46 states and got paid to see the country.
That likely wouldn't have happened in Norway. Not because Norway doesn't have truckers, but because that kind of random detour from the "ideal" career path wouldn't sit well with Norwegian society. Norway likes social order. America likes individualism. I found that American friends found my little detour into trucking cool while Norwegian friends mostly just found it...odd.
Fast-forward a few years, and my first job offer out of college landed in my lap very unexpectedly. Through a friend in Norway, I landed my first full-time job. However, it wasn't in the US. Or in Norway. It was in Vienna, Austria. And it was too good to turn down, especially in an IT job market on life support after the .com bubble burst.
So I packed my bags and moved to Vienna. I still had an overly positive view of the US, although the way the US conducted itself in the wake of 9/11 would shake those convictions to the core. The job in Austria was fantastic in every way, I had fun at work, I had supportive coworkers...and then I had a few challenges.
One of them is that I have asthma. And in Austria in 2001, people still smoked inside. The first thing that happened in my new job is that I had to walk in and tell the three people I was sharing an office with that they could no longer smoke in the office. Thankfully, HR backed me up, but that didn't exactly win me any popularity contests I tried to be humble and explain as best I could that the asthma was beyond my control, and that did work...eventually. The ice thawed, and I settled into my new job.
But what about when it was time to go home? I did not have much of a social life at first. In the beginning, I could blame the language barrier -- much like my school English, my school German was inadequate at first. My coworkers were mostly fluent in English; the rest of Austrian society, not so much. And after all, I was in their country, it was only proper that I should learn THEIR language. So I put a lot of effort into that, speaking German with my coworkers and with anyone else who would put up with me. This was when I ran into another typical expat problem: Whenever I encountered an Austrian who spoke English, he/she would detect my foreign accent and switch to English unprompted. It took me a while to pick up on Austrian accents in general and Viennese German in particular, but eventually, I did.
That still didn't help my social life. Nor did the fact that bars and other similar venues were off-limits due to the aforementioned asthma. My coworkers were nice and polite, but Austria seems to have a bit of a taboo against socializing with coworkers outside of work. Truth be told, this is a nut I never quite did manage to crack. I did eventually make a number of friends in Austria, but the majority were fellow expats.
One of those friends was an American who had moved to Austria for personal reasons, but still tried to run a business along with a business partner of his back in Florida. To make an already-long story somewhat shorter, they hired me on a skilled worker visa and I moved back to the United States. I was excited to be in the US again, and I was not sorry to leave Austria behind. But I also don't regret taking the opportunity I was given in Vienna. I learned a lot from my years there.
Since then, my career path has been more normal. I've mostly lived in Florida since, with the exception of a few years back in Norway during the Great Recession. Even then, I wound up working for a well-known US company, so I'd sit in Norway fielding conference calls from Oklahoma and Texas. Then I moved back to Florida again because my wife (now ex-wife) decided she didn't want to live in Norway. At this point, I've lived in Florida continuously since 2012. And while I miss friends and family in Norway, life in Florida has been good to me. I've met great people here, and I've had adventures that wouldn't have been possible back home.
My asthma likes the Florida climate. Warm and humid sounds like a nightmare to some, but that warmth opens up my lungs and the humidity keeps the worst of the pollen out of the air. On the social scene, many Europeans call Americans "superficial", but I find that makes it easier to break the ice and make friends. So not everyone you meet is going to be your new BFF, but what's the harm in meeting them anyway?
People often ask me why I would leave Norway when the quality of life there is "so much better" (their words, not mine.) But quality of life is subjective. Sure, there are things I like better in Norway than in the US, but the reverse is also true.
Life has not been the straightforward path I'd envisioned in my teens, but it has been an adventure so far, and I can't wait to see what's around the next corner.
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I was born and raised in Norway. By all accounts, that's winning the birth lottery. I'm proud to be Norwegian, and that will always be a part of my identity. However, in my teens, small town Norway felt kind of boring, and I wanted an adventure, so I went on a pilgrimage.
I was a computer geek before geeks became popular. When you're a computer geek, Mecca is in Silicon Valley, or at least it was back then. And so for my first real trip outside of Scandinavia, I moved to California as a high school exchange student.
High school was different. There was homesickness, but there were also new friends, new activities and a whole new climate. I arrived proficient in reading and writing English, but my spoken accent was very characteristically Norwegian. By the time I left, I was basically fluent. A slight accent remained, but it was no longer a barrier to communication.
I came home with a very pro-US viewpoint. I was dazzled by this land of opportunity, and in retrospect, I was overlooking some of the negatives, even back then. But I decided that I wanted to go back to the US for college.
I did exactly that. This time, I moved to Texas and enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin. This was my first experience really trying to live on my own (in California, I had had a host family) and it would be a lie to say that the international factor didn't make it extra intimidating. My dorm roommate told me he couldn't imagine what it would be like to be that far away from his family. Then his parents moved from Houston, Texas to Fairbanks, Alaska, so I guess he got to find out.
Even I can't find anything positive to say about dorm food, and there were some other problems. Surviving and thriving on a student budget could be tough, for one thing. But there's a silver lining to every cloud. I was able to obtain an off-campus work permit by showing the US government that the strengthening dollar had left my scholarship (in Norwegian currency) inadequate. Work permit in hand, one of the easiest student jobs I could find was a bus driver position with the university shuttle system. Not exactly your typical job for a computer science student, but it paid surprisingly well and I could schedule my shifts around my classes, so it proved a great fit. The only drawback was that junior drivers got no work over the summer when the university ran a much reduced bus schedule.
I solved that conundrum by going into trucking...helped in part by a really nice road trip I had stumbled into with a trucker friend the previous year, and by statements from him and others that I wasn't the trucker type and would never make it in that industry (challenged accepted!) Over the next few years, I was a college student from September through May, and drove trucks coast-to-coast every summer. I made it through 46 states and got paid to see the country.
That likely wouldn't have happened in Norway. Not because Norway doesn't have truckers, but because that kind of random detour from the "ideal" career path wouldn't sit well with Norwegian society. Norway likes social order. America likes individualism. I found that American friends found my little detour into trucking cool while Norwegian friends mostly just found it...odd.
Fast-forward a few years, and my first job offer out of college landed in my lap very unexpectedly. Through a friend in Norway, I landed my first full-time job. However, it wasn't in the US. Or in Norway. It was in Vienna, Austria. And it was too good to turn down, especially in an IT job market on life support after the .com bubble burst.
So I packed my bags and moved to Vienna. I still had an overly positive view of the US, although the way the US conducted itself in the wake of 9/11 would shake those convictions to the core. The job in Austria was fantastic in every way, I had fun at work, I had supportive coworkers...and then I had a few challenges.
One of them is that I have asthma. And in Austria in 2001, people still smoked inside. The first thing that happened in my new job is that I had to walk in and tell the three people I was sharing an office with that they could no longer smoke in the office. Thankfully, HR backed me up, but that didn't exactly win me any popularity contests I tried to be humble and explain as best I could that the asthma was beyond my control, and that did work...eventually. The ice thawed, and I settled into my new job.
But what about when it was time to go home? I did not have much of a social life at first. In the beginning, I could blame the language barrier -- much like my school English, my school German was inadequate at first. My coworkers were mostly fluent in English; the rest of Austrian society, not so much. And after all, I was in their country, it was only proper that I should learn THEIR language. So I put a lot of effort into that, speaking German with my coworkers and with anyone else who would put up with me. This was when I ran into another typical expat problem: Whenever I encountered an Austrian who spoke English, he/she would detect my foreign accent and switch to English unprompted. It took me a while to pick up on Austrian accents in general and Viennese German in particular, but eventually, I did.
That still didn't help my social life. Nor did the fact that bars and other similar venues were off-limits due to the aforementioned asthma. My coworkers were nice and polite, but Austria seems to have a bit of a taboo against socializing with coworkers outside of work. Truth be told, this is a nut I never quite did manage to crack. I did eventually make a number of friends in Austria, but the majority were fellow expats.
One of those friends was an American who had moved to Austria for personal reasons, but still tried to run a business along with a business partner of his back in Florida. To make an already-long story somewhat shorter, they hired me on a skilled worker visa and I moved back to the United States. I was excited to be in the US again, and I was not sorry to leave Austria behind. But I also don't regret taking the opportunity I was given in Vienna. I learned a lot from my years there.
Since then, my career path has been more normal. I've mostly lived in Florida since, with the exception of a few years back in Norway during the Great Recession. Even then, I wound up working for a well-known US company, so I'd sit in Norway fielding conference calls from Oklahoma and Texas. Then I moved back to Florida again because my wife (now ex-wife) decided she didn't want to live in Norway. At this point, I've lived in Florida continuously since 2012. And while I miss friends and family in Norway, life in Florida has been good to me. I've met great people here, and I've had adventures that wouldn't have been possible back home.
My asthma likes the Florida climate. Warm and humid sounds like a nightmare to some, but that warmth opens up my lungs and the humidity keeps the worst of the pollen out of the air. On the social scene, many Europeans call Americans "superficial", but I find that makes it easier to break the ice and make friends. So not everyone you meet is going to be your new BFF, but what's the harm in meeting them anyway?
People often ask me why I would leave Norway when the quality of life there is "so much better" (their words, not mine.) But quality of life is subjective. Sure, there are things I like better in Norway than in the US, but the reverse is also true.
Life has not been the straightforward path I'd envisioned in my teens, but it has been an adventure so far, and I can't wait to see what's around the next corner.
2023.05.29 23:26 Texasliberal90 I found this insect on my windowsill. It was about an inch long. I am just north of Houston, Texas.
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2023.05.29 23:13 SnooGoats8671 Lesser Included Crimes MEGATHREAD. T75+ law school grads: GTFIH. Edgy T14's: STAY OUT.
 | I love to relax on Memorial Day and cook up Megathreads submitted by SnooGoats8671 to GoatBarPrep [link] [comments] Whattup everyone it's your boy Goat, just got off the phone with NCBE.They said I won Bar Exam Baller of the Year award last night.Me yelling at them about the 41% pass rate in FebruaryJust kidding. They didn't say that. All I've been getting this week is haters in my inbox and over text. Took this video of them.Haters barking for me dailyWe can't let any bad energy bring us down in 2023.We will LOVE our lives and pass this test.https://preview.redd.it/onkudeb0gu2b1.png?width=1248&format=png&auto=webp&s=e123fc59821f4b4cd0867aeb946e3cd2498197f6Let's get two more points on the MBE.Throw this soundtrack on for the rest of the thread and let us get into the zone.Mavis Staples fans rise upA lesser included offense just has all the same elements of the greater offense. Robbery is larceny + force. Larceny is just larceny. Bingo. Larceny is a lesser included offense of Robbery.Hands up Can they even make it ANY EASIER for us to win? We are figuring out tricks DAILY. The Bar Exam can be fun You pretending like you are with me on this So what are the tricks we need to know?Let's jump right into them Trick #1: Sometimes the problem will just ask you if the court can give an instruction in a lesser included offense when asked by the defendant.The answer is yes.The answer will say: "If the jury could rationally find the defendant not guilty of the greater offense but guilty of the lesser included offense, the judge may give the instruction."I know this stuff sucks but...https://i.redd.it/2wl7j3hzlu2b1.gif Trick #2: If you get convicted on a lesser included, you can't be charged for the greater crime later on. That's double jeopardy baby boo.If you get charged with first and second degree murder, and the jury only convicts you on second degree murder, that is an implied ACQUITTAL of the First-Degree murder charge AKA they CONSIDERED IT and didn't think you did it.So they can't try it AGAIN. DOUBLE JEOPARDY. https://i.redd.it/4g2xozyoru2b1.gif Trick #3: A woman will be driving at 90mph in a 50 or some shit. She will be charged with murder. They will ask you what lesser-included the lawyer should go for.In this instance the proper lesser-included would be INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER.No, it would not be depraved-heart murder DEPRAVED HEART MURDER IS MURDER. THAT WOULD BE THE SAME CHARGE, not a lesser included. That's all for today my baby goats I will be dropping some paid tricks this week if anyone wants to buy them on my little website I just created Stay focused, follow the goat cycle. https://preview.redd.it/y60c4csnjv2b1.jpg?width=491&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=05e9017740d7939110a3800727188b51ea83707e I will be lounging in my bath tub drinking Burgundy red wine and remembering all the gunners from 1L we lost to this test. https://preview.redd.it/xvpfu3qsjv2b1.jpg?width=880&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=76262421e9891e71bfbe7c25e64f146050d77f0c I will talk to you all soon my sweet darlings. https://preview.redd.it/l3ygvxwokv2b1.png?width=2048&format=png&auto=webp&s=6f7a44e5f2ac9a878f8abe8188e11474a71f7112 |
2023.05.29 22:59 ClassicSonic_1991 Timmy Cervotti, Clouse, Jarl Ronson, Nico Belle, Kravor Tulips, Franco Clint and Michelangelo Downey.
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2023.05.29 22:59 schwebelroom 3PMD Episode #321
 | https://preview.redd.it/5lqc5y1u3u2b1.jpg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b45d0031091d8008a0c7ff64f4c605a7920eba7e submitted by schwebelroom to 3PMD_Podcast [link] [comments] Youtube Live May 30th 2023 9:30p https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zoa-r_GVys0 Youngstown's 3PMD Podcast Episode #321 3PMD Episode #321 Topics 1: Black lives matters going ‘broke’ https://www.newsweek.com/black-lives-matter-risks-going-bankrupt-1802304 Black Lives Matter risks going bankrupt after running an $8.5 million deficit last year, financial disclosures indicate. The Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (BLMGNF) saw the value of investment accounts fall by almost $10 million in the most recent tax year 2: Oath Keepers founder sentenced to 18yrs https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/oath-keepers-founder-sentenced-18-years-jan-6-seditious-conspiracy-cas-rcna85852 Stewart Rhodes the founder of the far-right Oath Keepers has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol following his conviction on seditious conspiracy. \-FBI involvement?3: Tic Tok teen “Mizzy” handed a video ban after home invasion prank https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/tiktok-prank-ogarro-mizzy-social-media-stunt-home-invasion-court-b1083506.html Bacari-Bronze O’Garro, 18, who is known on social media as ‘Mizzy’, is behind a series of spoofs including stealing a woman’s dog, ripping up library books and jumping into strangers’ cars. He filmed himself invading a family’s home & has apologized for the “stupid” stunt as he was handed a two-year video ban. 4: Part 1: Chicago street “parking scammers” https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/the-parking-scam/ An organized team of thieves on motorized scooters have been descending on side roads and Dan Ryan expressway exit ramps around Guaranteed Rate Field. These men wearing yellow vests, stop drivers heading to White Sox games. They act like official parking attendants and push drivers into turning over $40. Part 2: Man on date kills man over a $40 fake parking fee Erick Aguirre, a 29-year-old man from Houston, Texas, allegedly shot and killed 46-year-old Elliot Nix, a fake parking attendant, on April 11, 2023, while on a date at the Rodeo Goat restaurant.01 Aguirre paid Nix $40 after he claimed he was the parking attendant and said it would cost $20 to park Aguirre and his date's cars. Witnesses saw the shooting unfold, and Aguirre was charged with felony murder. Aguirre returned to his date and told her "everything was fine," according to court records. 5 AITA: for cancelling the entire vacation when I found out that my stepdaughters deliberately hid my daughter's passport to get her to stay home? https://www.reddit.com/AmItheAsshole/comments/13terws/aita_for_cancelling_the_entire_vacation_when_i/ u/Positive-Elk-8110 I planned a vacation and my stepdaughters hid my child's passport so she could stay home & babysit their kids. |
2023.05.29 22:53 dontgiveaderp 32 [M4F] Houston, Texas. Hoping to find a relationship. [Relationship]
I'd like to find someone who captivates me. Someone who I can talk with effortlessly. I want to meet a person who I can include in my daily tasks, and talk with throughout the day. I just want to find someone I can be open with. Platonic conversation or romance. Whatever you are looking for, don't hesitate to message me. I hope to hear from you.
I love a number of things, and hate very little. I'm fairly open to trying new things, but some of the things I enjoy are as follows. I love the outdoors. I've never been camping, but I would like to try it with someone some day. I also love to fish. I mostly fish salt water. I do occasionally fish freshwater though. I like to check out new spots around me, but I mostly fish on the beach. Do you like to fish? What are some of your favorite places to go?
I also enjoy the shooting sports. I primarily target shoot. I take part in a little bit of everything, including rifle, pistol and shotgun. It would be nice to find someone who is into shooting or would like to learn/become more familiar. If you shoot, what do you like to shoot mostly? What's been your favorite gun to shoot so far?
PC games are also a enjoyable pastime for me. I have a variety of games, most of which are on Steam. I have other games on various other stores/services. I enjoy a wide variety of different kind of games, so I'm sure we can find something to play together if you game. What are some of your all time favorite games? What are you currently grinding on that you can't put down? One hobby I discovered later on in life is Magic the Gathering. I play both online on MtG Arena, and with physical cards. Magic has become something I am particularly fond of. Do you play any kind of card/table top games? What's been your favorite so far? If you play Magic, what are some of your favorite deck themes?
Music has always been a part of my life. My tastes are varied, ranging from country, death and black metal, electronic, classic rock, folk, pop punk, and more. Do you have a favorite band? What has been your favorite concert you've been to?
I'm honestly an ambivert. I enjoy doing things outside, as well as spending time indoors. I can veg out all day under the covers curled up in my bed, or I can take a trip somewhere and experience something new. I think my personality is a mix of the best of both worlds. What would the perfect day consist of for you?
As far as my personality is concerned, I would say I am fairly relaxed and laid back. I feel like I am somewhere in the middle between loud and excitable, and shy and quiet. Around people I don't know, I tend to be fairly quiet and to myself. In the company of someone who I am close with, I am more open and free. Do you open right up to people, or does it take a while to become comfortable with someone new?
All I hope for is a connection. It could be platonic, or it could blossom into romance, and commitment. I'm not putting a limit on what I am looking for.
With the prior being said, I am single. I may be interested in changing that with the right person. The idea of commitment excites me. Monogamy is appealing to me. Do you feel satisfied with your social life? What kind of connection are you looking for?
Thank you for taking the time to read my post. I appreciate it. I hope you can identify with something I wrote. If you do, please reach out.
P.S. Please feel free to check my post history, and check out a few pictures of my cat if you would like.
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I love a number of things, and hate very little. I'm fairly open to trying new things, but some of the things I enjoy are as follows. I love the outdoors. I've never been camping, but I would like to try it with someone some day. I also love to fish. I mostly fish salt water. I do occasionally fish freshwater though. I like to check out new spots around me, but I mostly fish on the beach. Do you like to fish? What are some of your favorite places to go?
I also enjoy the shooting sports. I primarily target shoot. I take part in a little bit of everything, including rifle, pistol and shotgun. It would be nice to find someone who is into shooting or would like to learn/become more familiar. If you shoot, what do you like to shoot mostly? What's been your favorite gun to shoot so far?
PC games are also a enjoyable pastime for me. I have a variety of games, most of which are on Steam. I have other games on various other stores/services. I enjoy a wide variety of different kind of games, so I'm sure we can find something to play together if you game. What are some of your all time favorite games? What are you currently grinding on that you can't put down? One hobby I discovered later on in life is Magic the Gathering. I play both online on MtG Arena, and with physical cards. Magic has become something I am particularly fond of. Do you play any kind of card/table top games? What's been your favorite so far? If you play Magic, what are some of your favorite deck themes?
Music has always been a part of my life. My tastes are varied, ranging from country, death and black metal, electronic, classic rock, folk, pop punk, and more. Do you have a favorite band? What has been your favorite concert you've been to?
I'm honestly an ambivert. I enjoy doing things outside, as well as spending time indoors. I can veg out all day under the covers curled up in my bed, or I can take a trip somewhere and experience something new. I think my personality is a mix of the best of both worlds. What would the perfect day consist of for you?
As far as my personality is concerned, I would say I am fairly relaxed and laid back. I feel like I am somewhere in the middle between loud and excitable, and shy and quiet. Around people I don't know, I tend to be fairly quiet and to myself. In the company of someone who I am close with, I am more open and free. Do you open right up to people, or does it take a while to become comfortable with someone new?
All I hope for is a connection. It could be platonic, or it could blossom into romance, and commitment. I'm not putting a limit on what I am looking for.
With the prior being said, I am single. I may be interested in changing that with the right person. The idea of commitment excites me. Monogamy is appealing to me. Do you feel satisfied with your social life? What kind of connection are you looking for?
Thank you for taking the time to read my post. I appreciate it. I hope you can identify with something I wrote. If you do, please reach out.
P.S. Please feel free to check my post history, and check out a few pictures of my cat if you would like.
2023.05.29 22:53 dontgiveaderp 32 [M4F] Houston, Texas. Hoping to find a relationship.
I'd like to find someone who captivates me. Someone who I can talk with effortlessly. I want to meet a person who I can include in my daily tasks, and talk with throughout the day. I just want to find someone I can be open with. Platonic conversation or romance. Whatever you are looking for, don't hesitate to message me. I hope to hear from you.
I love a number of things, and hate very little. I'm fairly open to trying new things, but some of the things I enjoy are as follows. I love the outdoors. I've never been camping, but I would like to try it with someone some day. I also love to fish. I mostly fish salt water. I do occasionally fish freshwater though. I like to check out new spots around me, but I mostly fish on the beach. Do you like to fish? What are some of your favorite places to go?
I also enjoy the shooting sports. I primarily target shoot. I take part in a little bit of everything, including rifle, pistol and shotgun. It would be nice to find someone who is into shooting or would like to learn/become more familiar. If you shoot, what do you like to shoot mostly? What's been your favorite gun to shoot so far?
PC games are also a enjoyable pastime for me. I have a variety of games, most of which are on Steam. I have other games on various other stores/services. I enjoy a wide variety of different kind of games, so I'm sure we can find something to play together if you game. What are some of your all time favorite games? What are you currently grinding on that you can't put down? One hobby I discovered later on in life is Magic the Gathering. I play both online on MtG Arena, and with physical cards. Magic has become something I am particularly fond of. Do you play any kind of card/table top games? What's been your favorite so far? If you play Magic, what are some of your favorite deck themes?
Music has always been a part of my life. My tastes are varied, ranging from country, death and black metal, electronic, classic rock, folk, pop punk, and more. Do you have a favorite band? What has been your favorite concert you've been to?
I'm honestly an ambivert. I enjoy doing things outside, as well as spending time indoors. I can veg out all day under the covers curled up in my bed, or I can take a trip somewhere and experience something new. I think my personality is a mix of the best of both worlds. What would the perfect day consist of for you?
As far as my personality is concerned, I would say I am fairly relaxed and laid back. I feel like I am somewhere in the middle between loud and excitable, and shy and quiet. Around people I don't know, I tend to be fairly quiet and to myself. In the company of someone who I am close with, I am more open and free. Do you open right up to people, or does it take a while to become comfortable with someone new?
All I hope for is a connection. It could be platonic, or it could blossom into romance, and commitment. I'm not putting a limit on what I am looking for.
With the prior being said, I am single. I may be interested in changing that with the right person. The idea of commitment excites me. Monogamy is appealing to me. Do you feel satisfied with your social life? What kind of connection are you looking for?
Thank you for taking the time to read my post. I appreciate it. I hope you can identify with something I wrote. If you do, please reach out.
P.S. Please feel free to check my post history, and check out a few pictures of my cat if you would like.
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I love a number of things, and hate very little. I'm fairly open to trying new things, but some of the things I enjoy are as follows. I love the outdoors. I've never been camping, but I would like to try it with someone some day. I also love to fish. I mostly fish salt water. I do occasionally fish freshwater though. I like to check out new spots around me, but I mostly fish on the beach. Do you like to fish? What are some of your favorite places to go?
I also enjoy the shooting sports. I primarily target shoot. I take part in a little bit of everything, including rifle, pistol and shotgun. It would be nice to find someone who is into shooting or would like to learn/become more familiar. If you shoot, what do you like to shoot mostly? What's been your favorite gun to shoot so far?
PC games are also a enjoyable pastime for me. I have a variety of games, most of which are on Steam. I have other games on various other stores/services. I enjoy a wide variety of different kind of games, so I'm sure we can find something to play together if you game. What are some of your all time favorite games? What are you currently grinding on that you can't put down? One hobby I discovered later on in life is Magic the Gathering. I play both online on MtG Arena, and with physical cards. Magic has become something I am particularly fond of. Do you play any kind of card/table top games? What's been your favorite so far? If you play Magic, what are some of your favorite deck themes?
Music has always been a part of my life. My tastes are varied, ranging from country, death and black metal, electronic, classic rock, folk, pop punk, and more. Do you have a favorite band? What has been your favorite concert you've been to?
I'm honestly an ambivert. I enjoy doing things outside, as well as spending time indoors. I can veg out all day under the covers curled up in my bed, or I can take a trip somewhere and experience something new. I think my personality is a mix of the best of both worlds. What would the perfect day consist of for you?
As far as my personality is concerned, I would say I am fairly relaxed and laid back. I feel like I am somewhere in the middle between loud and excitable, and shy and quiet. Around people I don't know, I tend to be fairly quiet and to myself. In the company of someone who I am close with, I am more open and free. Do you open right up to people, or does it take a while to become comfortable with someone new?
All I hope for is a connection. It could be platonic, or it could blossom into romance, and commitment. I'm not putting a limit on what I am looking for.
With the prior being said, I am single. I may be interested in changing that with the right person. The idea of commitment excites me. Monogamy is appealing to me. Do you feel satisfied with your social life? What kind of connection are you looking for?
Thank you for taking the time to read my post. I appreciate it. I hope you can identify with something I wrote. If you do, please reach out.
P.S. Please feel free to check my post history, and check out a few pictures of my cat if you would like.
2023.05.29 22:53 dontgiveaderp 32 [M4F] Houston, Texas. Hoping to find a relationship.
I'd like to find someone who captivates me. Someone who I can talk with effortlessly. I want to meet a person who I can include in my daily tasks, and talk with throughout the day. I just want to find someone I can be open with. Platonic conversation or romance. Whatever you are looking for, don't hesitate to message me. I hope to hear from you.
I love a number of things, and hate very little. I'm fairly open to trying new things, but some of the things I enjoy are as follows. I love the outdoors. I've never been camping, but I would like to try it with someone some day. I also love to fish. I mostly fish salt water. I do occasionally fish freshwater though. I like to check out new spots around me, but I mostly fish on the beach. Do you like to fish? What are some of your favorite places to go?
I also enjoy the shooting sports. I primarily target shoot. I take part in a little bit of everything, including rifle, pistol and shotgun. It would be nice to find someone who is into shooting or would like to learn/become more familiar. If you shoot, what do you like to shoot mostly? What's been your favorite gun to shoot so far?
PC games are also a enjoyable pastime for me. I have a variety of games, most of which are on Steam. I have other games on various other stores/services. I enjoy a wide variety of different kind of games, so I'm sure we can find something to play together if you game. What are some of your all time favorite games? What are you currently grinding on that you can't put down? One hobby I discovered later on in life is Magic the Gathering. I play both online on MtG Arena, and with physical cards. Magic has become something I am particularly fond of. Do you play any kind of card/table top games? What's been your favorite so far? If you play Magic, what are some of your favorite deck themes?
Music has always been a part of my life. My tastes are varied, ranging from country, death and black metal, electronic, classic rock, folk, pop punk, and more. Do you have a favorite band? What has been your favorite concert you've been to?
I'm honestly an ambivert. I enjoy doing things outside, as well as spending time indoors. I can veg out all day under the covers curled up in my bed, or I can take a trip somewhere and experience something new. I think my personality is a mix of the best of both worlds. What would the perfect day consist of for you?
As far as my personality is concerned, I would say I am fairly relaxed and laid back. I feel like I am somewhere in the middle between loud and excitable, and shy and quiet. Around people I don't know, I tend to be fairly quiet and to myself. In the company of someone who I am close with, I am more open and free. Do you open right up to people, or does it take a while to become comfortable with someone new?
All I hope for is a connection. It could be platonic, or it could blossom into romance, and commitment. I'm not putting a limit on what I am looking for.
With the prior being said, I am single. I may be interested in changing that with the right person. The idea of commitment excites me. Monogamy is appealing to me. Do you feel satisfied with your social life? What kind of connection are you looking for?
Thank you for taking the time to read my post. I appreciate it. I hope you can identify with something I wrote. If you do, please reach out.
P.S. Please feel free to check my post history, and check out a few pictures of my cat if you would like.
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I love a number of things, and hate very little. I'm fairly open to trying new things, but some of the things I enjoy are as follows. I love the outdoors. I've never been camping, but I would like to try it with someone some day. I also love to fish. I mostly fish salt water. I do occasionally fish freshwater though. I like to check out new spots around me, but I mostly fish on the beach. Do you like to fish? What are some of your favorite places to go?
I also enjoy the shooting sports. I primarily target shoot. I take part in a little bit of everything, including rifle, pistol and shotgun. It would be nice to find someone who is into shooting or would like to learn/become more familiar. If you shoot, what do you like to shoot mostly? What's been your favorite gun to shoot so far?
PC games are also a enjoyable pastime for me. I have a variety of games, most of which are on Steam. I have other games on various other stores/services. I enjoy a wide variety of different kind of games, so I'm sure we can find something to play together if you game. What are some of your all time favorite games? What are you currently grinding on that you can't put down? One hobby I discovered later on in life is Magic the Gathering. I play both online on MtG Arena, and with physical cards. Magic has become something I am particularly fond of. Do you play any kind of card/table top games? What's been your favorite so far? If you play Magic, what are some of your favorite deck themes?
Music has always been a part of my life. My tastes are varied, ranging from country, death and black metal, electronic, classic rock, folk, pop punk, and more. Do you have a favorite band? What has been your favorite concert you've been to?
I'm honestly an ambivert. I enjoy doing things outside, as well as spending time indoors. I can veg out all day under the covers curled up in my bed, or I can take a trip somewhere and experience something new. I think my personality is a mix of the best of both worlds. What would the perfect day consist of for you?
As far as my personality is concerned, I would say I am fairly relaxed and laid back. I feel like I am somewhere in the middle between loud and excitable, and shy and quiet. Around people I don't know, I tend to be fairly quiet and to myself. In the company of someone who I am close with, I am more open and free. Do you open right up to people, or does it take a while to become comfortable with someone new?
All I hope for is a connection. It could be platonic, or it could blossom into romance, and commitment. I'm not putting a limit on what I am looking for.
With the prior being said, I am single. I may be interested in changing that with the right person. The idea of commitment excites me. Monogamy is appealing to me. Do you feel satisfied with your social life? What kind of connection are you looking for?
Thank you for taking the time to read my post. I appreciate it. I hope you can identify with something I wrote. If you do, please reach out.
P.S. Please feel free to check my post history, and check out a few pictures of my cat if you would like.
2023.05.29 22:53 dontgiveaderp 32 [M4F] Houston, Texas. Hoping to find a relationship.
I'd like to find someone who captivates me. Someone who I can talk with effortlessly. I want to meet a person who I can include in my daily tasks, and talk with throughout the day. I just want to find someone I can be open with. Platonic conversation or romance. Whatever you are looking for, don't hesitate to message me. I hope to hear from you.
I love a number of things, and hate very little. I'm fairly open to trying new things, but some of the things I enjoy are as follows. I love the outdoors. I've never been camping, but I would like to try it with someone some day. I also love to fish. I mostly fish salt water. I do occasionally fish freshwater though. I like to check out new spots around me, but I mostly fish on the beach. Do you like to fish? What are some of your favorite places to go?
I also enjoy the shooting sports. I primarily target shoot. I take part in a little bit of everything, including rifle, pistol and shotgun. It would be nice to find someone who is into shooting or would like to learn/become more familiar. If you shoot, what do you like to shoot mostly? What's been your favorite gun to shoot so far?
PC games are also a enjoyable pastime for me. I have a variety of games, most of which are on Steam. I have other games on various other stores/services. I enjoy a wide variety of different kind of games, so I'm sure we can find something to play together if you game. What are some of your all time favorite games? What are you currently grinding on that you can't put down? One hobby I discovered later on in life is Magic the Gathering. I play both online on MtG Arena, and with physical cards. Magic has become something I am particularly fond of. Do you play any kind of card/table top games? What's been your favorite so far? If you play Magic, what are some of your favorite deck themes?
Music has always been a part of my life. My tastes are varied, ranging from country, death and black metal, electronic, classic rock, folk, pop punk, and more. Do you have a favorite band? What has been your favorite concert you've been to?
I'm honestly an ambivert. I enjoy doing things outside, as well as spending time indoors. I can veg out all day under the covers curled up in my bed, or I can take a trip somewhere and experience something new. I think my personality is a mix of the best of both worlds. What would the perfect day consist of for you?
As far as my personality is concerned, I would say I am fairly relaxed and laid back. I feel like I am somewhere in the middle between loud and excitable, and shy and quiet. Around people I don't know, I tend to be fairly quiet and to myself. In the company of someone who I am close with, I am more open and free. Do you open right up to people, or does it take a while to become comfortable with someone new?
All I hope for is a connection. It could be platonic, or it could blossom into romance, and commitment. I'm not putting a limit on what I am looking for.
With the prior being said, I am single. I may be interested in changing that with the right person. The idea of commitment excites me. Monogamy is appealing to me. Do you feel satisfied with your social life? What kind of connection are you looking for?
Thank you for taking the time to read my post. I appreciate it. I hope you can identify with something I wrote. If you do, please reach out.
P.S. Please feel free to check my post history, and check out a few pictures of my cat if you would like.
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I love a number of things, and hate very little. I'm fairly open to trying new things, but some of the things I enjoy are as follows. I love the outdoors. I've never been camping, but I would like to try it with someone some day. I also love to fish. I mostly fish salt water. I do occasionally fish freshwater though. I like to check out new spots around me, but I mostly fish on the beach. Do you like to fish? What are some of your favorite places to go?
I also enjoy the shooting sports. I primarily target shoot. I take part in a little bit of everything, including rifle, pistol and shotgun. It would be nice to find someone who is into shooting or would like to learn/become more familiar. If you shoot, what do you like to shoot mostly? What's been your favorite gun to shoot so far?
PC games are also a enjoyable pastime for me. I have a variety of games, most of which are on Steam. I have other games on various other stores/services. I enjoy a wide variety of different kind of games, so I'm sure we can find something to play together if you game. What are some of your all time favorite games? What are you currently grinding on that you can't put down? One hobby I discovered later on in life is Magic the Gathering. I play both online on MtG Arena, and with physical cards. Magic has become something I am particularly fond of. Do you play any kind of card/table top games? What's been your favorite so far? If you play Magic, what are some of your favorite deck themes?
Music has always been a part of my life. My tastes are varied, ranging from country, death and black metal, electronic, classic rock, folk, pop punk, and more. Do you have a favorite band? What has been your favorite concert you've been to?
I'm honestly an ambivert. I enjoy doing things outside, as well as spending time indoors. I can veg out all day under the covers curled up in my bed, or I can take a trip somewhere and experience something new. I think my personality is a mix of the best of both worlds. What would the perfect day consist of for you?
As far as my personality is concerned, I would say I am fairly relaxed and laid back. I feel like I am somewhere in the middle between loud and excitable, and shy and quiet. Around people I don't know, I tend to be fairly quiet and to myself. In the company of someone who I am close with, I am more open and free. Do you open right up to people, or does it take a while to become comfortable with someone new?
All I hope for is a connection. It could be platonic, or it could blossom into romance, and commitment. I'm not putting a limit on what I am looking for.
With the prior being said, I am single. I may be interested in changing that with the right person. The idea of commitment excites me. Monogamy is appealing to me. Do you feel satisfied with your social life? What kind of connection are you looking for?
Thank you for taking the time to read my post. I appreciate it. I hope you can identify with something I wrote. If you do, please reach out.
P.S. Please feel free to check my post history, and check out a few pictures of my cat if you would like.
2023.05.29 22:46 Urgasain I am planning to "just move, lol" and I'm finding it incredibly difficult to start.
I currently live in a top 10 pop US city and want to move to a small town to maximize my savings and escape the rent hike hell I currently find myself in. I've got a nice work from home job and have already gotten the go ahead from my boss that I can literally move anywhere... so where the hell do I even start bros?
I'm not asking for specific recommendations, although I'll definitely hear any out. I'm just wondering what data points and resources I should look at to find a good fit. So far all I've been judging on is stuff like crime rates and state income tax, but are those even a good way to judge rural places to live?
Honestly I just didn't expect going down this road to be so much more difficult. I've lived in 3 cities and the process of moving between them was so much simpler, everyone has a short list of big cities they'd like to live in, but when you have literally thousands of options it's a totally different process.
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I'm not asking for specific recommendations, although I'll definitely hear any out. I'm just wondering what data points and resources I should look at to find a good fit. So far all I've been judging on is stuff like crime rates and state income tax, but are those even a good way to judge rural places to live?
Honestly I just didn't expect going down this road to be so much more difficult. I've lived in 3 cities and the process of moving between them was so much simpler, everyone has a short list of big cities they'd like to live in, but when you have literally thousands of options it's a totally different process.
2023.05.29 22:42 H5N1BirdFlu Houston Texas is paying $34200 out the door price for 2023 certified Honda CRV hybrid sport FWD with blind spot a good deal?
It was a dealership loaner had 1989 miles on it.
Do they come with XM radio standard?
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Do they come with XM radio standard?
2023.05.29 22:39 BullAlligator [Mega Thread] 2023 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament: Regionals
General Discussion: Part I
All Times Local. Times May Be Subject to Change.⑴ WINSTON-SALEM REGIONAL
| Eastern Time | Semifinals | Finals |
|---|---|---|
| Fʀɪ 7:00ᴘᴍ | ||
| 1 Wake Forest | Sᴀᴛ | |
| 4 George Mason | TBD | Sᴜɴ |
| Fʀɪ 1:00ᴘᴍ | TBD | TBD |
| 3 Northeastern | TBD | |
| 2 Maryland | Sᴜɴ ᴇ | |
| Sᴀᴛ ᴇ | TBD | Mᴏɴ |
| TBD | TBD | ɪꜰ |
| TBD | ɴᴇᴄᴇꜱꜱᴀʀʏ |
⒃ TUSCALOOSA REGIONAL
| Central Time | Semifinals | Finals |
|---|---|---|
| Fʀɪ 6:00ᴘᴍ | ||
| 1 Alabama | Sᴀᴛ | |
| 4 Nicholls | TBD | Sᴜɴ |
| Fʀɪ 2:00ᴘᴍ | TBD | TBD |
| 3 Troy | TBD | |
| 2 Boston College | Sᴜɴ ᴇ | |
| Sᴀᴛ ᴇ | TBD | Mᴏɴ |
| TBD | TBD | ɪꜰ |
| TBD | ɴᴇᴄᴇꜱꜱᴀʀʏ |
⑼ CORAL GABLES REGIONAL
| Eastern Time | Semifinals | Finals |
|---|---|---|
| Fʀɪ 7:00ᴘᴍ | ||
| 1 Miami | Sᴀᴛ | |
| 4 Maine | TBD | Sᴜɴ |
| Fʀɪ 2:00ᴘᴍ | TBD | TBD |
| 3 Louisiana | TBD | |
| 2 Texas | Sᴜɴ ᴇ | |
| Sᴀᴛ ᴇ | TBD | Mᴏɴ |
| TBD | TBD | ɪꜰ |
| TBD | ɴᴇᴄᴇꜱꜱᴀʀʏ |
⑻ STANFORD REGIONAL
| Pacific Time | Semifinals | Finals |
|---|---|---|
| Fʀɪ 2:00ᴘᴍ | ||
| 1 Stanford | Sᴀᴛ | |
| 4 San José St | TBD | Sᴜɴ |
| Fʀɪ 7:00ᴘᴍ | TBD | TBD |
| 3 CS Fullerton | TBD | |
| 2 Texas A&M | Sᴜɴ ᴇ | |
| Sᴀᴛ ᴇ | TBD | Mᴏɴ |
| TBD | TBD | ɪꜰ |
| TBD | ɴᴇᴄᴇꜱꜱᴀʀʏ |
⑸ BATON ROUGE REGIONAL
| Central Time | Semifinals | Finals |
|---|---|---|
| Fʀɪ 2:00ᴘᴍ | ||
| 1 LSU | Sᴀᴛ | |
| 4 Tulane | TBD | Sᴜɴ |
| Fʀɪ 7:00ᴘᴍ | TBD | TBD |
| 3 Sam Houston | TBD | |
| 2 Oregon St | Sᴜɴ ᴇ | |
| Sᴀᴛ ᴇ | TBD | Mᴏɴ |
| TBD | TBD | ɪꜰ |
| TBD | ɴᴇᴄᴇꜱꜱᴀʀʏ |
⑿ LEXINGTON REGIONAL
| Eastern Time | Semifinals | Finals |
|---|---|---|
| Fʀɪ 12:00ᴘᴍ | ||
| 1 Kentucky | Sᴀᴛ | |
| 4 Ball State | TBD | Sᴜɴ |
| Fʀɪ 7:00ᴘᴍ | TBD | TBD |
| 3 Indiana | TBD | |
| 2 West Virginia | Sᴜɴ ᴇ | |
| Sᴀᴛ ᴇ | TBD | Mᴏɴ |
| TBD | TBD | ɪꜰ |
| TBD | ɴᴇᴄᴇꜱꜱᴀʀʏ |
⒀ AUBURN REGIONAL
| Central Time | Semifinals | Finals |
|---|---|---|
| Fʀɪ 6:00ᴘᴍ | ||
| 1 Auburn | Sᴀᴛ | |
| 4 Pennsylvania | TBD | Sᴜɴ |
| Fʀɪ 1:00ᴘᴍ | TBD | TBD |
| 3 Samford | TBD | |
| 2 Southern Miss Golden Eagles | Sᴜɴ ᴇ | |
| Sᴀᴛ ᴇ | TBD | Mᴏɴ |
| TBD | TBD | ɪꜰ |
| TBD | ɴᴇᴄᴇꜱꜱᴀʀʏ |
⑷ CLEMSON REGIONAL
| Eastern Time | Semifinals | Finals |
|---|---|---|
| Fʀɪ 1:00ᴘᴍ | ||
| 1 Clemson | Sᴀᴛ | |
| 4 Lipscomb | TBD | Sᴜɴ |
| Fʀɪ 6:00ᴘᴍ | TBD | TBD |
| 3 Charlotte | TBD | |
| 2 Tennessee | Sᴜɴ ᴇ | |
| Sᴀᴛ ᴇ | TBD | Mᴏɴ |
| TBD | TBD | ɪꜰ |
| TBD | ɴᴇᴄᴇꜱꜱᴀʀʏ |
⑵ GAINESVILLE REGIONAL
| Eastern Time | Semifinals | Finals |
|---|---|---|
| Fʀɪ 5:30ᴘᴍ | ||
| 1 Florida | Sᴀᴛ | |
| 4 Florida A&M | TBD | Sᴜɴ |
| Fʀɪ 12:00ᴘᴍ | TBD | TBD |
| 3 Texas Tech | TBD | |
| 2 Connecticut | Sᴜɴ ᴇ | |
| Sᴀᴛ ᴇ | TBD | Mᴏɴ |
| TBD | TBD | ɪꜰ |
| TBD | ɴᴇᴄᴇꜱꜱᴀʀʏ |
⒂ COLUMBIA REGIONAL
| Eastern Time | Semifinals | Finals |
|---|---|---|
| Fʀɪ 7:00ᴘᴍ | ||
| 1 South Carolina | Sᴀᴛ | |
| 4 C. Connecticut | TBD | Sᴜɴ |
| Fʀɪ 1:00ᴘᴍ | TBD | TBD |
| 3 NC State | TBD | |
| 2 Campbell | Sᴜɴ ᴇ | |
| Sᴀᴛ ᴇ | TBD | Mᴏɴ |
| TBD | TBD | ɪꜰ |
| TBD | ɴᴇᴄᴇꜱꜱᴀʀʏ |
⑽ CONWAY REGIONAL
| Eastern Time | Semifinals | Finals |
|---|---|---|
| Fʀɪ 7:00ᴘᴍ | ||
| 1 Coastal Carolina | Sᴀᴛ | |
| 4 Rider | TBD | Sᴜɴ |
| Fʀɪ 1:00ᴘᴍ | TBD | TBD |
| 3 UNCW | TBD | |
| 2 Duke | Sᴜɴ ᴇ | |
| Sᴀᴛ ᴇ | TBD | Mᴏɴ |
| TBD | TBD | ɪꜰ |
| TBD | ɴᴇᴄᴇꜱꜱᴀʀʏ |
⑺ CHARLOTTESVILLE REGIONAL
| Eastern Time | Semifinals | Finals |
|---|---|---|
| Fʀɪ 12:00ᴘᴍ | ||
| 1 Virginia | Sᴀᴛ | |
| 4 Army | TBD | Sᴜɴ |
| Fʀɪ 7:00ᴘᴍ | TBD | TBD |
| 3 Oklahoma | TBD | |
| 2 ECU | Sᴜɴ ᴇ | |
| Sᴀᴛ ᴇ | TBD | Mᴏɴ |
| TBD | TBD | ɪꜰ |
| TBD | ɴᴇᴄᴇꜱꜱᴀʀʏ |
⑹ NASHVILLE REGIONAL
| Central Time | Semifinals | Finals |
|---|---|---|
| Fʀɪ 7:00ᴘᴍ | ||
| 1 Vanderbilt | Sᴀᴛ | |
| 4 Eastern Illinois | TBD | Sᴜɴ |
| Fʀɪ 12:00ᴘᴍ | TBD | TBD |
| 3 Xavier | TBD | |
| 2 Oregon | Sᴜɴ ᴇ | |
| Sᴀᴛ ᴇ | TBD | Mᴏɴ |
| TBD | TBD | ɪꜰ |
| TBD | ɴᴇᴄᴇꜱꜱᴀʀʏ |
⑾ STILLWATER REGIONAL
| Central Time | Semifinals | Finals |
|---|---|---|
| Fʀɪ 6:00ᴘᴍ | ||
| 1 Oklahoma St | Sᴀᴛ | |
| 4 Oral Roberts | TBD | Sᴜɴ |
| Fʀɪ 12:00ᴘᴍ | TBD | TBD |
| 3 Washington | TBD | |
| 2 Dallas Baptist | Sᴜɴ ᴇ | |
| Sᴀᴛ ᴇ | TBD | Mᴏɴ |
| TBD | TBD | ɪꜰ |
| TBD | ɴᴇᴄᴇꜱꜱᴀʀʏ |
⒁ TERRE HAUTE REGIONAL
| Eastern Time | Semifinals | Finals |
|---|---|---|
| Fʀɪ 1:00ᴘᴍ | ||
| 1 Indiana St | Sᴀᴛ | |
| 4 Wright St | TBD | Sᴜɴ |
| Fʀɪ 7:00ᴘᴍ | TBD | TBD |
| 3 North Carolina | TBD | |
| 2 Iowa | Sᴜɴ ᴇ | |
| Sᴀᴛ ᴇ | TBD | Mᴏɴ |
| TBD | TBD | ɪꜰ |
| TBD | ɴᴇᴄᴇꜱꜱᴀʀʏ |
⑶ FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL
| Central Time | Semifinals | Finals |
|---|---|---|
| Fʀɪ 2:00ᴘᴍ | ||
| 1 Arkansas | Sᴀᴛ | |
| 4 Santa Clara | TBD | Sᴜɴ |
| Fʀɪ 8:00ᴘᴍ | TBD | TBD |
| 3 Arizona | TBD | |
| 2 TCU | Sᴜɴ ᴇ | |
| Sᴀᴛ ᴇ | TBD | Mᴏɴ |
| TBD | TBD | ɪꜰ |
| TBD | ɴᴇᴄᴇꜱꜱᴀʀʏ |
2023.05.29 22:07 DodgersDude-ta [Repost] We're moving back to California!
For the last year, my wife and I have been looking to move back to California. I had a job that transferred us to Texas. We quickly discovered that life in Texas was not suitable for us. I don't want to get into further details, but the events over the last year have really pushed us to look into moving else where.
Also, what's the point of living where housing is cheaper but taxes are still high and you have no support system. All your family and friends are halfway across the country and the only place you can socialize is at church?
Well we started looking into selling our house and buying a place that is closer to home. I found a job that not only pays better but allows me to work remotely, so I can be home and help the Mrs. with our girl.
Long story short, we did it! We just closed on a house in San Pedro, California. We put our house in Houston on the market and have a couple of offers that will be more than what we originally paid for.
It's a fixer-upper, but who cares. We have a home we can afford in LA county!
I keep thinking this is too good to be true. Like I'll wake up in bed in Houston. But no. I'm at my brother-in-laws in Manhattan Beach, enjoying Memorial Day weekend with my beautiful wife, our baby girl, and our family. We're going to celebrate our new house purchase then fly back to Houston with the goal of selling the old place.
We're hoping to come back to LA by the end of the summer.
Wish us luck.
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Also, what's the point of living where housing is cheaper but taxes are still high and you have no support system. All your family and friends are halfway across the country and the only place you can socialize is at church?
Well we started looking into selling our house and buying a place that is closer to home. I found a job that not only pays better but allows me to work remotely, so I can be home and help the Mrs. with our girl.
Long story short, we did it! We just closed on a house in San Pedro, California. We put our house in Houston on the market and have a couple of offers that will be more than what we originally paid for.
It's a fixer-upper, but who cares. We have a home we can afford in LA county!
I keep thinking this is too good to be true. Like I'll wake up in bed in Houston. But no. I'm at my brother-in-laws in Manhattan Beach, enjoying Memorial Day weekend with my beautiful wife, our baby girl, and our family. We're going to celebrate our new house purchase then fly back to Houston with the goal of selling the old place.
We're hoping to come back to LA by the end of the summer.
Wish us luck.
2023.05.29 21:25 OrbitalBuzzsaw American Nations #290: Politico North America homepage, 30 May 2043
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2023.05.29 21:17 codexlogic Not Ken M on prosecuting embryos
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2023.05.29 21:07 M-I-N-D-If-I-join13 made an ai generated script of Andy becoming Robin
[60-second video transcript]
Opening shot of a dark city skyline. Music plays in the background.
Narrator (voiceover): Gotham city. A place full of crime and danger where only the strongest can survive.
Cut to a dark alley where Andy Black, a young man in his late teens is walking, lost in thought.
Narrator (voiceover): Meet Andy Black, an average citizen of Gotham. He has always been fascinated by the iconic superheroes of the city and their heroic deeds.
Suddenly, he hears screams for help. Andy quickly rushes to the source of the noise, seeing a woman being mugged by two thugs.
Andy: Hey! Leave her alone!
Narrator (voiceover): Without a second thought, Andy jumps into fight mode.
The scene cuts to Andy fighting the two thugs, using his knowledge of martial arts to put them down.
Narrator (voiceover): Andy surprises even himself with his impressive fighting skills.
The woman thanks Andy and introduces herself as Barbara Gordon.
Barbara: You certainly have some impressive moves, Andy. Have you considered using them to help Gotham as a sidekick?
Andy looks confused.
Barbara: I'm a member of Batman's team, and we could use someone like you. You could become the next Robin.
Andy nods, his mind made up.
Narrator (voiceover): And with that, Andy Black begins his journey as a superhero, training under Batman's guidance and becoming the iconic Robin.
The scene shifts to Andy in his Robin costume, fighting alongside Batman against the Joker and his henchmen.
Narrator (voiceover): Gotham's crime rate starts to drop, thanks to the efforts of Batman and his team, including Andy Black, the newest addition.
The final shot shows Andy standing alongside Batman as the Bat-signal lights up the night sky.
Narrator (voiceover): Andy Black has become an inspiration to the people of Gotham and a symbol of hope for all who fight for justice.
The screen fades to black, and a message appears:
Narrator (voiceover): Who knows, maybe someday an ordinary person like you could become a superhero too. Keep fighting the good fight.
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Opening shot of a dark city skyline. Music plays in the background.
Narrator (voiceover): Gotham city. A place full of crime and danger where only the strongest can survive.
Cut to a dark alley where Andy Black, a young man in his late teens is walking, lost in thought.
Narrator (voiceover): Meet Andy Black, an average citizen of Gotham. He has always been fascinated by the iconic superheroes of the city and their heroic deeds.
Suddenly, he hears screams for help. Andy quickly rushes to the source of the noise, seeing a woman being mugged by two thugs.
Andy: Hey! Leave her alone!
Narrator (voiceover): Without a second thought, Andy jumps into fight mode.
The scene cuts to Andy fighting the two thugs, using his knowledge of martial arts to put them down.
Narrator (voiceover): Andy surprises even himself with his impressive fighting skills.
The woman thanks Andy and introduces herself as Barbara Gordon.
Barbara: You certainly have some impressive moves, Andy. Have you considered using them to help Gotham as a sidekick?
Andy looks confused.
Barbara: I'm a member of Batman's team, and we could use someone like you. You could become the next Robin.
Andy nods, his mind made up.
Narrator (voiceover): And with that, Andy Black begins his journey as a superhero, training under Batman's guidance and becoming the iconic Robin.
The scene shifts to Andy in his Robin costume, fighting alongside Batman against the Joker and his henchmen.
Narrator (voiceover): Gotham's crime rate starts to drop, thanks to the efforts of Batman and his team, including Andy Black, the newest addition.
The final shot shows Andy standing alongside Batman as the Bat-signal lights up the night sky.
Narrator (voiceover): Andy Black has become an inspiration to the people of Gotham and a symbol of hope for all who fight for justice.
The screen fades to black, and a message appears:
Narrator (voiceover): Who knows, maybe someday an ordinary person like you could become a superhero too. Keep fighting the good fight.
2023.05.29 21:06 TubaJesus National HSR proposal
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2023.05.29 21:04 quizzicalpuzzle 25 [M4F] Houston Texas, Looking to get to know some new pple
Hey there everyone who see this I'm here to see if the love of my life exist and then show them my lamest side!
About me: As the title says I'm a geek. I've gamed a video game a few times (Mostly single player stuff because the story and atmosphere can be sooo good) Just finished Batman:Arkham City that game was consistently fun, a 8.5/10.
I will randomly think/say songs or references of I hear it outloud even if it's a fragment of a line I will be mememing or singing.
I watch anime (passively because my tolerance for "anime moments" are low if you know what I'm saying) but I mainly like YouTube/Twitch (mainly Game Grumps and Joseph Anderson bc they don't have that over zany personality and they got some good wit)
I do gym at least 3-4 times a week bc self care is important! (Half a session cardio and the other half weights)
I'm brown skinned (Salvadoran and Pakistani but I was born and raised in Texas) and I have a heavy set build. Got some muscle and feel the best I've ever been before (Photos can be requested if willing to share their own in return)
I also work as an RBT. (Registered Behavior Technician) Which is a behavioral therapy for the special needs. Secret message to tell if you read this. Say Loco for your first message.
Now I will say my only expectation is that you are between 23-27, you are good for being in the moment, and care enough about mental health (for yourself and others)
I can do discord or reddit. I'm also good for voice chat and I can share a photo of need be but I would ask the same from you too.
Anyway I'm glad you took the time to reading and I hope you have a good day!
submitted by quizzicalpuzzle to r4r [link] [comments]
About me: As the title says I'm a geek. I've gamed a video game a few times (Mostly single player stuff because the story and atmosphere can be sooo good) Just finished Batman:Arkham City that game was consistently fun, a 8.5/10.
I will randomly think/say songs or references of I hear it outloud even if it's a fragment of a line I will be mememing or singing.
I watch anime (passively because my tolerance for "anime moments" are low if you know what I'm saying) but I mainly like YouTube/Twitch (mainly Game Grumps and Joseph Anderson bc they don't have that over zany personality and they got some good wit)
I do gym at least 3-4 times a week bc self care is important! (Half a session cardio and the other half weights)
I'm brown skinned (Salvadoran and Pakistani but I was born and raised in Texas) and I have a heavy set build. Got some muscle and feel the best I've ever been before (Photos can be requested if willing to share their own in return)
I also work as an RBT. (Registered Behavior Technician) Which is a behavioral therapy for the special needs. Secret message to tell if you read this. Say Loco for your first message.
Now I will say my only expectation is that you are between 23-27, you are good for being in the moment, and care enough about mental health (for yourself and others)
I can do discord or reddit. I'm also good for voice chat and I can share a photo of need be but I would ask the same from you too.
Anyway I'm glad you took the time to reading and I hope you have a good day!
2023.05.29 21:03 quizzicalpuzzle 25 [M4F] Houston Texas, Looking to get to know some new pple
Hey there everyone who see this I'm here to see if the love of my life exist and then show them my lamest side!
About me: As the title says I'm a geek. I've gamed a video game a few times (Mostly single player stuff because the story and atmosphere can be sooo good) Just finished Batman:Arkham City that game was consistently fun, a 8.5/10.
I will randomly think/say songs or references of I hear it outloud even if it's a fragment of a line I will be mememing or singing.
I watch anime (passively because my tolerance for "anime moments" are low if you know what I'm saying) but I mainly like YouTube/Twitch (mainly Game Grumps and Joseph Anderson bc they don't have that over zany personality and they got some good wit)
I do gym at least 3-4 times a week bc self care is important! (Half a session cardio and the other half weights)
I'm brown skinned (Salvadoran and Pakistani but I was born and raised in Texas) and I have a heavy set build. Got some muscle and feel the best I've ever been before (Photos can be requested if willing to share their own in return)
I also work as an RBT. (Registered Behavior Technician) Which is a behavioral therapy for the special needs. Secret message to tell if you read this. Say Loco for your first message.
Now I will say my only expectation is that you are between 23-27, you are good for being in the moment, and care enough about mental health (for yourself and others)
I can do discord or reddit. I'm also good for voice chat and I can share a photo of need be but I would ask the same from you too.
Anyway I'm glad you took the time to reading and I hope you have a good day!
submitted by quizzicalpuzzle to ForeverAloneDating [link] [comments]
About me: As the title says I'm a geek. I've gamed a video game a few times (Mostly single player stuff because the story and atmosphere can be sooo good) Just finished Batman:Arkham City that game was consistently fun, a 8.5/10.
I will randomly think/say songs or references of I hear it outloud even if it's a fragment of a line I will be mememing or singing.
I watch anime (passively because my tolerance for "anime moments" are low if you know what I'm saying) but I mainly like YouTube/Twitch (mainly Game Grumps and Joseph Anderson bc they don't have that over zany personality and they got some good wit)
I do gym at least 3-4 times a week bc self care is important! (Half a session cardio and the other half weights)
I'm brown skinned (Salvadoran and Pakistani but I was born and raised in Texas) and I have a heavy set build. Got some muscle and feel the best I've ever been before (Photos can be requested if willing to share their own in return)
I also work as an RBT. (Registered Behavior Technician) Which is a behavioral therapy for the special needs. Secret message to tell if you read this. Say Loco for your first message.
Now I will say my only expectation is that you are between 23-27, you are good for being in the moment, and care enough about mental health (for yourself and others)
I can do discord or reddit. I'm also good for voice chat and I can share a photo of need be but I would ask the same from you too.
Anyway I'm glad you took the time to reading and I hope you have a good day!
2023.05.29 21:02 Hercules1579 Todays Stolen Base And Single Game Selections.
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2023.05.29 20:46 Nitrogen_Llama Does anyone here live in Zion, IL?
I'm looking at places to live on the Metra UP-N line. Big plus for cheap housing, but minus for high crime rate near the Metra train station as well as some of the school systems seem to have issues.
Does anyone live there, and what is your experience?
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Does anyone live there, and what is your experience?
2023.05.29 20:39 tpanevino Houston Citizenship by Descent Appointment Recap (LOOOONG)
I recently completed my Citizenship by Descent (jure sanguinis) appointment at my local Italian Conuslate's office in Houston, Texas. Below is my write-up that outlines my experience. Hopefully, this is helpful for those currently working through the process. Best of luck to you all! ✨
Background
In July of last year, my father was diagnosed with cancer. While the news was both unexpected and frightening, my dad’s diagnosis ignited a latent desire to learn more about who he was and the ancestors that came before him. In the weeks and months following his diagnosis, I tried to connect as often as possible with my dad – I asked questions about his childhood. I asked him to tell me about his parents and grandparents. I didn’t want to leave any stone unturned.
One late summer day last year, as my dad was preparing for another round of chemotherapy, he mentioned that his grandfather, Vincenzo, had immigrated from Italy to the United States. He didn’t know much about his late grandfather. He had died before my dad was born. I spent the following days deep in the far corners of Ancestry.com combing through records in search of everything Vincenzo Panevino. It turns out my dad was right about his grandfather ¬– Vincenzo Luigi Antonio Panevino had indeed crossed the Atlantic Ocean on a one-way ticket to New York City at the ripe age of 30. Each record I uncovered unlocked even more information on my great-grandfather – he was born in 1859 in Aliano, Italy (a small, rural town that sits right near the arch of the boot). His birth came nearly two years before Italy’s unification in 1861. It was during my research on my great-grandfather that I stumbled upon the process of jure sanguinis. The more I learned about the process, the more it felt like the next logical step on my journey into the past. My dad agreed. And with that, I was off to the races on a vital record collection spree!
Appointment Recap
In March of this year, I was able to secure an appointment for this past Thursday at 9:30 a.m. This came after a previous appointment I had secured for this past January was randomly canceled by the Houston Consulate without an option to reschedule. The process of obtaining this second appointment most definitely aged me!
The night before my appointment, my husband and I drove into town. Thankfully, my in-laws live in the greater-Houston area, so we were able to spend the night at their house before driving to the consulate the following day.
The morning of my appointment, my husband and I arrived at the consulate a bit early. Parking was seamless; the cost is only a few bucks an hour and the lot is located within the same building as the consulate. With some extra time to spare, we decided to stop by nearby Fiction Coffee (literally a stone’s throw away from the lobby of the building that houses the consulate). Their coffee and breakfast tacos were amazing! I left my husband there and made my way up to the 19th floor ready to officially kick things off.
I arrived at the entrance of the consulate and pressed the red button adjacent to the doors; a voice blared out asking what I was there for. I informed the person on the other end that I was there for my citizenship appointment, and I was quickly buzzed in. Once inside, an Italian officer instructed me to place my belongings onto a conveyor belt for a security scan. Next, I was directed towards a window to a consular official who again asked the reason for my visit and for my name. After he jotted down some notes, I was let into a small waiting room and told to make my way to window number 3. While I waited for my appointment to begin, I glanced around the room. The windowless space was quite small, filled with only a handful of red chairs and multiple copies of Italics Magazine.
A woman arrived behind the glass partition and introduced herself as Margherita. I told her that I had heard so much about her through the amazing Dual U.S.-Italian Citizenship Facebook group. She let out a genuine smile and told me how thankful she was that such a group exists to help people complete this process (join if you haven't already!). After a few minutes of small talk, Margherita and I got right to work!
I began by handing over my driver’s license and passport as well as photocopies of each. Next up, was a utility bill with my name and address on it. Finally, Margherita asked me to sign all forms in front of her (in my case, that was Forms 1, 2, 4, and the Registry Form). With these initial documents out of the way, Margherita took a moment to scan my forms and acknowledged that it appeared as though I was eligible to move forward based on the forms I handed over. Margherita propped up Form 1 on a clipboard and then pulled out a secondary form that she would use to annotate each document I submitted.
We began with my great-grandfather, Vincenzo. I submitted a printout of his Italian birth certificate from PEC which was accepted. Additionally, I also had printouts of his original Italian birth record and birth index (both of which I found on Antenati) which Margherita also accepted. Thankfully, because I had read other member recaps for the Houston Consulate, I made sure to bring a certified copy of the ship record/manifest that documented my grandfather’s arrival into New York City in 1889. Margherita was appreciative that I had this and mentioned that manifest records were important to her when she was reviewing cases. Just to be safe, I highly recommend ordering this record via NARA if you’re within Houston’s consular jurisdiction. Next up, I handed over my great-grandfather’s marriage, census, non-naturalization records (USCIS, NARA, county records), and death records without issue. Because my great-grandfather never naturalized, Margherita asked if I had his A-File (Alien File) Card as further evidence of his non-naturalization. I had not found such a card during my research process. Margherita stood up and pulled out a photocopy of what the A-File Card looked like from her filing cabinet. I quickly grabbed my cell phone and searched for more info. On NARA’s website, I discovered that Alien Registration Numbers and A-File’s were not first issued until just after my great-grandfather died in 1940. Because of this, he likely was never issued an Alien Registration Number or an A-File. I pressed my phone up to the glass to show Margherita the National Archives website. She scanned the web page I presented to her and appeared to agree that I would be unable to locate this record. I was not assigned homework to collect this. Onward we went!
Although the Houston Consulate’s website states that non-line documents are optional, I made sure to bring them just in case! I had gathered certified copies of all non-line documents with translations. Margherita made a point to explicitly call out that translations and apostilles were not necessary as non-line documents were only used by the consulate staff to corroborate any information on your in-line family members. Nonetheless, she accepted everything I gave her. Similar to my great-grandfather, my great-grandmother also immigrated from Italy and Margherita was also appreciative that I had secured her ship manifest/arrival record as well.
We continued down the line, sliding through the window apostilled and translated birth/marriage/divorce/death documents for all in-line relatives and basic copies with translations for non-line relatives. When we got to my father’s documents, Margherita paused and let out a notable sigh. She stammered, “Your father, he is no longer with us, no?” I nodded. Two months prior to my appointment, my father’s battle with cancer abruptly ended. As I worked to process the loss of my dad, I continued on with this process. In many ways, I found this journey to be a somewhat cathartic way to work through my pain. I received my father’s apostilled death certificate exactly one week before my appointment. It was the final document needed to complete my application. Margherita put down her pen and we spoke at length about my dad. She didn’t seem to mind our appointment running a bit longer. She was genuine and compassionate. We are so fortunate to have her as our consular official.
As my appointment drew to a close, Margherita slid the document she had been using to notate every document I submitted back to me. She asked me to review her notes for accuracy while she went to the back of the office to officially submit my application with my $321.70 USPS money order. She returned with a photocopy of my Form 1 document which now had my file number written at the top. She informed me that I had no homework as of right now and mentioned that she would contact me via email if any additional documentation was needed. She also let me know that although the consulate had 24 months to process my application, she believes the process would likely wrap up much sooner. Margherita even told me that whenever she has moments of free time, it’s not uncommon for her to pull out an “easy” application (i.e. applicants who aren’t married, have no kids, or those with little to no homework) to try to complete it. Fingers crossed that means we’ll see even more approvals out of this consulate this year!
I thanked Margherita extensively as my appointment came to a close. We waved goodbye through the glass and Margherita disappeared into the office behind her. And just like that, this phase of my journey was complete. I walked out of the office homework-free and one step closer to my goal of dual citizenship. My husband and I celebrated afterward with an amazing lunch at North Italia just up the block. I was elated!
Closing Thoughts/Takeaways
Grazie mille to everyone who helped me along the way to unlock the past and future when I needed it most. I could never thank you enough! Now, off to celebrate with some gelato! 🇮🇹✨
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Background
In July of last year, my father was diagnosed with cancer. While the news was both unexpected and frightening, my dad’s diagnosis ignited a latent desire to learn more about who he was and the ancestors that came before him. In the weeks and months following his diagnosis, I tried to connect as often as possible with my dad – I asked questions about his childhood. I asked him to tell me about his parents and grandparents. I didn’t want to leave any stone unturned.
One late summer day last year, as my dad was preparing for another round of chemotherapy, he mentioned that his grandfather, Vincenzo, had immigrated from Italy to the United States. He didn’t know much about his late grandfather. He had died before my dad was born. I spent the following days deep in the far corners of Ancestry.com combing through records in search of everything Vincenzo Panevino. It turns out my dad was right about his grandfather ¬– Vincenzo Luigi Antonio Panevino had indeed crossed the Atlantic Ocean on a one-way ticket to New York City at the ripe age of 30. Each record I uncovered unlocked even more information on my great-grandfather – he was born in 1859 in Aliano, Italy (a small, rural town that sits right near the arch of the boot). His birth came nearly two years before Italy’s unification in 1861. It was during my research on my great-grandfather that I stumbled upon the process of jure sanguinis. The more I learned about the process, the more it felt like the next logical step on my journey into the past. My dad agreed. And with that, I was off to the races on a vital record collection spree!
Appointment Recap
In March of this year, I was able to secure an appointment for this past Thursday at 9:30 a.m. This came after a previous appointment I had secured for this past January was randomly canceled by the Houston Consulate without an option to reschedule. The process of obtaining this second appointment most definitely aged me!
The night before my appointment, my husband and I drove into town. Thankfully, my in-laws live in the greater-Houston area, so we were able to spend the night at their house before driving to the consulate the following day.
The morning of my appointment, my husband and I arrived at the consulate a bit early. Parking was seamless; the cost is only a few bucks an hour and the lot is located within the same building as the consulate. With some extra time to spare, we decided to stop by nearby Fiction Coffee (literally a stone’s throw away from the lobby of the building that houses the consulate). Their coffee and breakfast tacos were amazing! I left my husband there and made my way up to the 19th floor ready to officially kick things off.
I arrived at the entrance of the consulate and pressed the red button adjacent to the doors; a voice blared out asking what I was there for. I informed the person on the other end that I was there for my citizenship appointment, and I was quickly buzzed in. Once inside, an Italian officer instructed me to place my belongings onto a conveyor belt for a security scan. Next, I was directed towards a window to a consular official who again asked the reason for my visit and for my name. After he jotted down some notes, I was let into a small waiting room and told to make my way to window number 3. While I waited for my appointment to begin, I glanced around the room. The windowless space was quite small, filled with only a handful of red chairs and multiple copies of Italics Magazine.
A woman arrived behind the glass partition and introduced herself as Margherita. I told her that I had heard so much about her through the amazing Dual U.S.-Italian Citizenship Facebook group. She let out a genuine smile and told me how thankful she was that such a group exists to help people complete this process (join if you haven't already!). After a few minutes of small talk, Margherita and I got right to work!
I began by handing over my driver’s license and passport as well as photocopies of each. Next up, was a utility bill with my name and address on it. Finally, Margherita asked me to sign all forms in front of her (in my case, that was Forms 1, 2, 4, and the Registry Form). With these initial documents out of the way, Margherita took a moment to scan my forms and acknowledged that it appeared as though I was eligible to move forward based on the forms I handed over. Margherita propped up Form 1 on a clipboard and then pulled out a secondary form that she would use to annotate each document I submitted.
We began with my great-grandfather, Vincenzo. I submitted a printout of his Italian birth certificate from PEC which was accepted. Additionally, I also had printouts of his original Italian birth record and birth index (both of which I found on Antenati) which Margherita also accepted. Thankfully, because I had read other member recaps for the Houston Consulate, I made sure to bring a certified copy of the ship record/manifest that documented my grandfather’s arrival into New York City in 1889. Margherita was appreciative that I had this and mentioned that manifest records were important to her when she was reviewing cases. Just to be safe, I highly recommend ordering this record via NARA if you’re within Houston’s consular jurisdiction. Next up, I handed over my great-grandfather’s marriage, census, non-naturalization records (USCIS, NARA, county records), and death records without issue. Because my great-grandfather never naturalized, Margherita asked if I had his A-File (Alien File) Card as further evidence of his non-naturalization. I had not found such a card during my research process. Margherita stood up and pulled out a photocopy of what the A-File Card looked like from her filing cabinet. I quickly grabbed my cell phone and searched for more info. On NARA’s website, I discovered that Alien Registration Numbers and A-File’s were not first issued until just after my great-grandfather died in 1940. Because of this, he likely was never issued an Alien Registration Number or an A-File. I pressed my phone up to the glass to show Margherita the National Archives website. She scanned the web page I presented to her and appeared to agree that I would be unable to locate this record. I was not assigned homework to collect this. Onward we went!
Although the Houston Consulate’s website states that non-line documents are optional, I made sure to bring them just in case! I had gathered certified copies of all non-line documents with translations. Margherita made a point to explicitly call out that translations and apostilles were not necessary as non-line documents were only used by the consulate staff to corroborate any information on your in-line family members. Nonetheless, she accepted everything I gave her. Similar to my great-grandfather, my great-grandmother also immigrated from Italy and Margherita was also appreciative that I had secured her ship manifest/arrival record as well.
We continued down the line, sliding through the window apostilled and translated birth/marriage/divorce/death documents for all in-line relatives and basic copies with translations for non-line relatives. When we got to my father’s documents, Margherita paused and let out a notable sigh. She stammered, “Your father, he is no longer with us, no?” I nodded. Two months prior to my appointment, my father’s battle with cancer abruptly ended. As I worked to process the loss of my dad, I continued on with this process. In many ways, I found this journey to be a somewhat cathartic way to work through my pain. I received my father’s apostilled death certificate exactly one week before my appointment. It was the final document needed to complete my application. Margherita put down her pen and we spoke at length about my dad. She didn’t seem to mind our appointment running a bit longer. She was genuine and compassionate. We are so fortunate to have her as our consular official.
As my appointment drew to a close, Margherita slid the document she had been using to notate every document I submitted back to me. She asked me to review her notes for accuracy while she went to the back of the office to officially submit my application with my $321.70 USPS money order. She returned with a photocopy of my Form 1 document which now had my file number written at the top. She informed me that I had no homework as of right now and mentioned that she would contact me via email if any additional documentation was needed. She also let me know that although the consulate had 24 months to process my application, she believes the process would likely wrap up much sooner. Margherita even told me that whenever she has moments of free time, it’s not uncommon for her to pull out an “easy” application (i.e. applicants who aren’t married, have no kids, or those with little to no homework) to try to complete it. Fingers crossed that means we’ll see even more approvals out of this consulate this year!
I thanked Margherita extensively as my appointment came to a close. We waved goodbye through the glass and Margherita disappeared into the office behind her. And just like that, this phase of my journey was complete. I walked out of the office homework-free and one step closer to my goal of dual citizenship. My husband and I celebrated afterward with an amazing lunch at North Italia just up the block. I was elated!
Closing Thoughts/Takeaways
- Margherita is extremely flexible when it comes to name discrepancies. I had a few and she never even mentioned name variations. I even had an OATS affidavit on standby but never needed it. All she seemed to care about were that key dates matched up relatively well.
- Err on the side of being overprepared. I had ship manifests, baptismal records, census records, WW2 draft registration cards, and countless other documents I found throughout my research process. Bring them all! Especially in cases of non-naturalization, Margherita needs extensive evidence that your LIRA never naturalized. Having all documentation ready to go also increases the likelihood that you’ll be one of the “easy” applications Margherita tries to complete in her free time at the office.
- Organize, organize, organize! In the weeks leading up to my appointment, I meticulously crafted a binder separated by each generation to come before me. On the day of my appointment, this binder proved to be invaluable. It was super easy to pull out each document Margherita requested. She seemed to appreciate this as well!
- Leverage online resources. This Reddit community and the Dual U.S.-Italian Citizenship Facebook group are such tremendous resources. It is through these spaces that I found an amazing translator in Andrea/lastfuelstation on Fiverr. These groups also introduced me to John Chiarelli (https://www.docutrek.com/) who was able to gather No Record of Naturalization letters very quickly from multiple counties in New York City. Beyond that, these online communities understand the ins and outs of this process in ways that no service provider ever could. I am so thankful
- Be gentle with yourself. Obtaining citizenship in a new country is a big deal that requires a bunch of work! Balancing ordering records, securing a coveted appointment and a ton of other jure sanguinis obligations can easily become overwhelming. Be kind to yourself throughout this process. You will get there. We will get there.
Grazie mille to everyone who helped me along the way to unlock the past and future when I needed it most. I could never thank you enough! Now, off to celebrate with some gelato! 🇮🇹✨