Nevermind the aspect. It's the message what counts
Thanks, Max! I wish you happiness, health, and prosperity for 2012! It isn't as pretty as yours, but the sentiments are genuine.
Jess!
I know what you mean, that's why I've reduced my time on Facebook to a very minimum. I never really liked the place very much. A good deal of it is dangerous in terms of security for the computer. I have a very close relation with my computer, because it contains a good part (if not most) of my work and entertainment, and I'm not willing to risk its contents just to play stupid games, or to "like" even more stupid links. I know of people who regularly have their computers fixed because of some Facebook virus. Anyway, I'm forced to log in regularly because it's the only place where I can keep in touch with my academic matters. I just log in and stay as little as possible checking school-related stuff and nothing else. However, being almost inactive doesn't' mean I'll never have a problem. I haven't had one so far, but it can happen. I've seen how the site can be a true pain down there
That is what drives me crazy! After my email, which I used on Facebook, got hacked within hours of signing a Facebook petition for my favorite TV show, I got very careful. I never liked the games, which I thought were stupid--and they aren't free. I avoided the quizzes, games, anything that asked to access my account. It got to the point where I was afraid to click on videos and links, because I had some problems with that. My cousin said that sharing a link might get you closed out, because the link might start spamming people. I waited a few days and tried accessing the account. It didn't sort out. Frankly, I just don't enjoy Facebook that much anymore. If you have to worry about every single thing--is this video really from your friend--what is the point? Besides, social networks were more satisfying when I didn't have a social life. Now that I do have a real life, I don't really enjoy online friendships as much--with a few exceptions, like yourself.
Gail told me about it a few days ago. I've been keeping an eye open on the matter but haven't seen anything strange on your page, nor have I received anything unusual from your account. You may consider to stop trying to access the account for some days. After that, maybe the system will have solved the problem by itself. I'm just guessing though, since I'm not familiar with Facebook's inner security methods. Isn't there a means to tell them your account was hacked and that you want to regain access to it? Gail says you never engage in anything out of the ordinary, like playing these famous games I so much distrust. I established my settings so that I always log in on a secure connection. When I get an invitation to play a game, the game often demands that I quit the secure connection, which makes me suspect, and I always end up ignoring every game invitation. People may think it's rude to ignore invitations to play games, but I have no time for it, and I feel they aren't safe at all.
Hi! My Facebook account got hacked. When I tried to regain access with a new password, Facebook kept sending me back to the same page. I never got access. I'm fed up and decided to hell with Facebook. Anyway, I figure we can either talk here--and I believe you gave me your email address at one time. Anyway, I would suggest breaking the friendship with my page and ignoring all messages from it (if you get any--let Gail know). I just wanted to let you know because I know how refined and sensitive you are, and I didn't want you to think I was ignoring you.
Oh, I know about being 36 and having regrets....But, you know, I realized something. We make the best decisions we can at the time, and what more can be expected from us? Also, the world changes. What can be a good decision at the time it is made can become a bad one years later. I took care of my stepfather for years, and I still don't regret that. I don't know how well we would have managed if I hadn't fulfilled that role. It made sense. My mom could make more money than I could, and someone had to be at home with him. Unfortunately, though, employers are prejudiced against caretakers in America. I can understand to some degree. Caretakers often break down under the stress and have health problems. They often have addiction problems. Still, I'm going to have an uphill battle. However, I can only try to overcome the obstacles. I'll keep learning new skills, and hopefully at some point I will have a very impressive resume that will make someone want to give me a chance.
My school doesn't have a used book program but it has a system of scholarships, for which I have applied, but they won't give me a scholarship because I'm 36 and they say that the top age is 35... so now I'm constantly regretting not having started much before I never cease to have many reasons for regrets. I suppose I will have to keep dealing with the problems on my own and the best I can
Glad you are enjoying school, but I'm sorry to hear about the financial problems. Don't I know how ridiculously expensive books are! What kills me is that a book that goes for $20 in a bookstore will cost $150 in a school bookstore--and it is the same book! I remember how terrible it was when my financial aide check was three months late, and I had to buy new books that were $300. I just managed it. Thank god I had saved a little. Is it possible to buy used books? Many of my classmates went to Amazon.com, and the school also has a used book program. Of course, if there was a code for online classes, you often have to buy the books new. :/ Anyway, I hope something works out. Sciatica is a pain--my mom used to suffer from it. Maybe she has some suggestions.
