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Old 04-25-2011, 01:35 PM
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Yep, work got way too busy at just the wrong time, so I'm taking the June sitting off. No point in cramming so I can fail in June imo. So, I will be casually studying (5-10 hours a week) since I find the material mildly interesting at those doses from now until September. Plus, that does not interfere whatsoever in me having a life. Come September, I'll realize I haven't read half the manual and cram like there's no tomorrow.

Although I'm mad that I haven't gotten my time, I'm grateful there's not a formal program saying I have to take an exam every sitting. This is going to be a fun spring/summer!
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Old 04-26-2011, 06:49 PM
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Based on what I wrote, I agree. However, not mentioned is personal issues that require time immediately. Anyways, hoping to get through lesson 8 tonight after I go to the gym.
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Gotta get your swell on. Do you grunt so everyone can see how jacked and tan you are?
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lesson 8? if its your first time going through the manual this is a good move
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Sometimes you have to give up small fights to win the big war

Best of luck man.
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Gotta get your swell on. Do you grunt so everyone can see how jacked and tan you are?
Everyone should be impressed when I'm doing sets on the bench at 75 pounds. I am a stud muffin like that.
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lesson 8? if its your first time going through the manual this is a good move
That's what I thought, too.
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Best of luck man.
Exactly, as Charlie Sheen would note, I am totally winning right now. Honestly, I've just been having too much fun in Chicago to care about the exams. Plus, I can do a Memorial Day trip now that I would have otherwise spent studying. I'll take a no-sit over a fail from now on.
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Yep, work got way too busy at just the wrong time, so I'm taking the June sitting off. No point in cramming so I can fail in June imo. So, I will be casually studying (5-10 hours a week) since I find the material mildly interesting at those doses from now until September.
Smart move. This thread will soon be populated by many people in the June one...40.7% pass rate..
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Yeah, and I'll probably be one of them. I am only a tad over half way through the manual and lead a busy lifestyle. Oh well. Gotta have fun while you're young!
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I hope I don't have to see any of those people in this thread. Usually, this site has a better pass rate than the average population, so I'm thinking we'll see about a third of them over here still unfortunately.

Hawkeye, stop being awesome, go to your room and study.
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