Typhoid's Advice Column

[Acebot44]

Dear Typhoid,

By fall of this year, I will have approximately an entire year off before heading into Law School. What do you think would be the most constructive way to use this time? So far, my "to do" list for that time periods consists of

1) Learning how to "Speed Read"
2) Maintaining a strict workout regimen which will result in both gaining 10lbs of muscle as well as finally being able to dunk a basketball consistently.
3) Becoming proficient in setting lighting for portrait photography.
4) Practicing my public speaking abilities
5) Writing my parents' biographies.
6) MAYBE Traveling the USA


Please advise.

Best,
Ace

[Typhoid]

Dear Ace,

I would say with a year of of school/work, where you will be going into more school after that year is up, take the time to do something you really want to do. Be it relaxing, traveling, learning a skill such as speed reading, spending more time with friends/family or just doing generally nothing at all. I wouldn't advise doing a strict workout regimen with your 'time off'. Throw some weight lifting into that year, sure - but don't make weight lifting the focal point of your spare time.

I would say generally your list is a good list, considering it is a list of things you want to accomplish with your time. Now, not being you I can't say which you should or shouldn't do specifically, because - well, I am not you. I would say maybe try a little bit of all of it, while still having ample time to do nothing and just take it easy. Enjoy life. Relax. Breathe. Everyone is in such a rush to get set up for retirement that nobody really enjoys the little things that life offers when you slow it down and stop worrying about the future, or things you could be doing to benefit your career instead. However, hobbies are a great way to not only have fun, but have a sense of accomplishment.

Omnipotently yours, Typh.

[Typhoid]

Dear Xantar's post which I am trying to respond to as if it was serious,

You done fucked up. There isn't much more to it than that. If you want to be with someone and possibly marry them, you shouldn't admit to the growing desire to stick your dick in other human beings, along with her. Girls want to be special. Hell, everyone wants to feel special. And "I love you baby, I want to marry you. I just want to pump other pieces of meat, too" doesn't really have that "Cinderella" charm to it.


Begrudgingly yours, Typh.

[Acebot44]

Originally Posted by Typhoid

Dear Ace,

I would say with a year of of school/work, where you will be going into more school after that year is up, take the time to do something you really want to do. Be it relaxing, traveling, learning a skill such as speed reading, spending more time with friends/family or just doing generally nothing at all. I wouldn't advise doing a strict workout regimen with your 'time off'. Throw some weight lifting into that year, sure - but don't make weight lifting the focal point of your spare time.

I would say generally your list is a good list, considering it is a list of things you want to accomplish with your time. Now, not being you I can't say which you should or shouldn't do specifically, because - well, I am not you. I would say maybe try a little bit of all of it, while still having ample time to do nothing and just take it easy. Enjoy life. Relax. Breathe. Everyone is in such a rush to get set up for retirement that nobody really enjoys the little things that life offers when you slow it down and stop worrying about the future, or things you could be doing to benefit your career instead. However, hobbies are a great way to not only have fun, but have a sense of accomplishment.

Omnipotently yours, Typh.

Thanks Typh,

I'll try to sit back, relax, and smell the roses