[greenhippo]

Gentlemen and ladies,

Decided to leave my position at the company I was at for almost 5 years because I realized how unhappy I was with where I was. I put myself in a position to get my degree from Sam Houston 3 years ago but kept putting it off and putting it off because of work and the money I was making. Then I woke up one day a month ago and realized I can't wake up 40 years old and hating my life. I'm someone who for the most part hates change so actually quitting my job without a solid backup took a lot. No worries for Hip though, I have always been extremely prude with saving money over the years and I have enough in cash to give myself a year long vacation if need be (won't happen though, I've gotten half a dozen offers since I left with pay in the neighborhood of where I was at, Houston is a thriving area for jobs) So for now I'm taking some time off before classes start on the 15th, 3 classes and 3 days a week in Huntsville and I'll be the first in my family to graduate from a 4-year university in May. Going to spend some time at the local animal shelter and refereeing some soccer to keep myself busy outside of class.

A year from now I'll have my degree in History, getting my Teacher's certification and working on Master's in route to Doctorate's. Dream is to teach at on a big sprawling college campus where I can walk to work everyday. I'm going to make my dream happen.

[greenhippo]

Also for the time being I won't be posted up at any books or making my monthly trip to Vegas for the foreseeable future.

[innovation]

Good Luck sir.....like the drive....it's that hunger that makes people successful.

[greenhippo]

Beast of a picture right there.

[lunch]

So much money to be earned, gl hip

[warbux]

Good for you hippo pursue your dream !

[Optional]

Gentlemen and ladies,

Decided to leave my position at the company I was at for almost 5 years because I realized how unhappy I was with where I was. I put myself in a position to get my degree from Sam Houston 3 years ago but kept putting it off and putting it off because of work and the money I was making. Then I woke up one day a month ago and realized I can't wake up 40 years old and hating my life. I'm someone who for the most part hates change so actually quitting my job without a solid backup took a lot. No worries for Hip though, I have always been extremely prude with saving money over the years and I have enough in cash to give myself a year long vacation if need be (won't happen though, I've gotten half a dozen offers since I left with pay in the neighborhood of where I was at, Houston is a thriving area for jobs) So for now I'm taking some time off before classes start on the 15th, 3 classes and 3 days a week in Huntsville and I'll be the first in my family to graduate from a 4-year university in May. Going to spend some time at the local animal shelter and refereeing some soccer to keep myself busy outside of class.

A year from now I'll have my degree in History, getting my Teacher's certification and working on Master's in route to Doctorate's. Dream is to teach at on a big sprawling college campus where I can walk to work everyday. I'm going to make my dream happen.

Spoken like a winner!

Congrats. I prefer to keep the status quo too, but I bet it feels liberating to have made the decision.

[zizoudane10]

Great news, good to hear! You got to do what makes you happy, glad to hear that you are following your dream

[RustyCuntBucket]

ohh I hate fukking soccer referees, but I love you Hippopotamus

[RustyCuntBucket]

Great news, good to hear! You got to do what makes you happy, glad to hear that you are following your dream

zizou is right on the money here....as always

[greenhippo]

Year starting off right so far. Woke up at 8am both Wednesday and Thursday, even had time to go to the gym Wednesday morning. Woke up at 7 yesterday and 6 today, only 1030 and I've been the gym and ate already. Normally being up for almost 5 hours it's well after 6pm. Now if I can only keep from donking off the rest of my betpoints. I have a point bet with Yis on Over 54 in the UH/Vandy matchup for what that's worth.

[Russian Rocket]

Year starting off right so far. Woke up at 8am both Wednesday and Thursday, even had time to go to the gym Wednesday morning. Woke up at 7 yesterday and 6 today, only 1030 and I've been the gym and ate already. Normally being up for almost 5 hours it's well after 6pm. Now if I can only keep from donking off the rest of my betpoints. I have a point bet with Yis on Over 54 in the UH/Vandy matchup for what that's worth.

let me send ya some points so you have smthng to play with today ....here ya go

[smokenjoke]

All the best Hip. Good Luck!!!

[Roy Halladay]

Love it. Good luck to you.

[MoneyLineDawg]

Hippo it takes balls to change your normal lifestyle and actually go after your dreams.....all the best pal

[The Giant]

Hippo, you're a good dude. Best of luck, buddy.

[Otters27]

Good luck Hipp!

[BiTeMe UsAdOj]

Joseph Campbell was right: "Follow your bliss"



Be it a college campus, stalking JoJo porn set or Golden Corral buffet... everyone should do what they were made to do.

Like G said, hippo, you're a good guy... all the best in your Vision Quest travels.

[ttwarrior1]

lol, this guy will never be teaching at any school and i can guarantee you that

[zizoudane10]

lol, this guy will never be teaching at any school and i can guarantee you that

Fortunately Hippo actually has a brain between his ears. Between yours is just fat.

[BennyBigNuts]

Hippo you're my boy buddy.
Just a couple things:

Now that you have no job, take it easy gambling.
I've seen you fire pretty hard. It's not as luxurious with no paychecks coming in and become a lot more stressful as well.

And also, the nose candy will have to stop.
We've seen you tweaking in some videos on here lol.
Teaching history in college requires not only a degree, but being able to function in top form on a daily basis.
The job you just left sounded like you had lots of freedom. Not so much being a professor.

Best of luck on your plan.
You're definitely a smart guy, shouldn't be a problem to get it done.

You may find out once you're there it's not even for you, but you'll never know until you achieve your goals and find out!!!

[BennyBigNuts]

lol, this guy will never be teaching at any school and i can guarantee you that

Why are you always giving hippo a hard time tubby?
He's half your age, has 100 times your bankroll most likely, doesn't live with his mom, gets pussy, bets REAL money, is highly educated....
Ohhhhhhh wait, nevermind. I take my question back now. I get it.

[sweep]

chase them dreams hippy, wish u the best.

How old r u now hip

[Russian Rocket]

chase them dreams hippy, wish u the best.

How old r u now hip

I say he's around 24-25

[Russian Rocket]

Hippo you're my boy buddy.
Just a couple things:

Now that you have no job, take it easy gambling.
I've seen you fire pretty hard. It's not as luxurious with no paychecks coming in and become a lot more stressful as well.

And also, the nose candy will have to stop.
We've seen you tweaking in some videos on here lol.
Teaching history in college requires not only a degree, but being able to function in top form on a daily basis.
The job you just left sounded like you had lots of freedom. Not so much being a professor.

Best of luck on your plan.
You're definitely a smart guy, shouldn't be a problem to get it done.

You may find out once you're there it's not even for you, but you'll never know until you achieve your goals and find out!!!

good advice about the nose candy

[mikejamm]

Best of luck to you Hipp! Way to go man, follow your dream and don't be afraid to just say fuk it and go for it! Cool that you're in Houston, next time I'm down that way to visit my buddy in Galveston, I'll stop in and buy you a beer.

[greenhippo]

Lots of good guys posting up in here. Good to see some positive talk. Class starts week from Wednesday. Hooters called me Friday, phone interview for a managers position tomorrow afternoon. Definitely a job I'll consider taking if the income is worth it.

[Iw1nBets]

[greenhippo]

Back has tightened up like a mother fukker. Going to the gym to see if some cardio can help. Can barely bend forward.

[greenhippo]

Cause I'm fukkin ballin. I don't recommend this for the casual SBRer, likely to kill 80% of you.

You hear that warrior? You do that and you die.

[itchypickle]

Hippo didn't realize your location...I'm right over in Montgomery from you...Walden area of Lake Conroe. Good luck up at Sam with the classes.

[greenhippo]

Second reason today to add why Itchy is good people. I stay right off 45 in Conroe.

[itchypickle]

Second reason today to add why Itchy is good people. I stay right off 45 in Conroe.

You never pulled out on Frazier drunk leaving Molly's have you?

[greenhippo]

I've played darts there about half a dozen times. Wish they hadn't closed that A&W, some decent food.

[greenhippo]