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Thanks so much everyone for your answers. I've got a lot of research and thinking to do. Whatever it is, I want a lot of interaction with the people I am helping - that is why I wouldn't go the surgical tech route or ICU. I'm not looking for a bed of roses or to be Mother Theresa . I know it will be hard and stressful and thankless at times, but if I help even one person get through a difficult experience, isn't it worth it?

Don't say that! You'll scare the boys away! Fall in dove.

85K and you call yourself unlucky?!?!?!?!? Who are you kidding? Besides the pay, do you like what you do? Fall in dove.

Not only did I thank my EMTs for being so awesome, I told the entire staff of the ER and even called the station they were sent from a week later. So for all those out there that you've helped..... THANK YOU! It really does make a difference!

Uh-oh. I didn't know you all were gonna be there. Bad news - I can't afford it. If you can sponsor me, I'll go! Will flash boobies for jumps! I was hoping to hitch a ride with Jraf but his bro is in town now so he's not going. And I'm all freshly shaven and everything! Fall in dove.

I think it can work if you already know each other and then move apart. Otherwise, you only know the "I'm so happy to see you" part of the other person and when and if you move closer you realize you don't really know the other person that well at all. Fall in dove.

What am I missing - are you all peeking at posts together? Are you referring to me? I should be so honored. I hope he likes nectar drizzled on his fruit! Fall in dove.

Love and boobies to all the drunk monkeys! (Nathan must be a monkey by now I'd think - wouldn't take long for him to get into trouble!) Fall in dove.

That is so funny to me! I hear a lot of people say stuff like that. They only play when the jackpot is really huge - as if $5million wouldn't make a difference in their lives! hehehe! For me, I just want to not have to worry about money anymore. I wouldn't live any different except I wouldn't fret over finances anymore. I'd go to school and do something for the joy of it and not for the financial gain. *Sigh* Fall in dove.

I thought Christmas without winter would be weird but I quite enjoyed it last year! Walking around in shorts and watching the ducks frolick and play in the lake, feeling a light breeze on my face, jumping on the holidays - to me is a wonderful way to feel grateful and not spend a dime! But you have it good up there. And it makes visiting all the more fun, right? SO hurry up and visit!

I am currently self employed but due to relocation don't have much work. (Hey - I moved to skydive yearround - not to work yearround. DOH!) But refer to the medical careers thread I started to see why I want to work for someone else. Fall in dove.

Yes, but wouldn't you much rather jump here where it's sunny and warm and the girls jump in shorts and crop top. (OK - that's just me, but still.... lots of chicks were walking around in bikinis at the dz last week) Fall in dove.

Blood doesn't bother me. When I shattered my leg I went to every site on the web looking at pics of sliced open legs, hardware installation, etc. My chemistry and biology is lacking but not because I am no good at it - because I wasn't majoring in any of the physical sciences so I didn't concentrate my efforts there. I love to learn and love a challenge and love high pressure (one of the best things about doing NFL was having a live audience of millions where every mistake was broadcast with no way of editing.) I could easily devote my life to helping others, even if I had to jump less. If I don't go the doctor route (which I've pretty much already dismissed) I won't have to give up all my freetime. The need for RNs is so intense now they are offereing excellent pay and benefits with your choice of hours - no evenings or weekends required. But I live in Florida so can jump any day of the week so I don't mind working weekends so much. I know this much - I helped another broken-legger out after my ordeal. Without going into detail, it was the best feeling I've ever had. This guy was suicidal and now he's wakeboarding again. I would break my leg all over again if it would change someone else's life like that. I want more of that..... I wish there was a position of Director In Charge of Motivation at the Ortho Institute I went to. If only people were more motivated to heal themselves and take their recovery in their own hands instead of waiting for recovery to happen to them they'd have such better outcome. And so many people think they'll never be able to enjoy life again or do all the things they used to. You really can't think like that. It's all in your head. If you think 60% recovery is all you can achieve, there is NO WAY you will ever get 61%. Those are the folks I want to reach. Why did I ever go into TV?! Fall in dove.

I saw an ad here for RN's making $50/hour! Holy shit! I've heard others liking ICU - but since I wanna connect with my patients, no matter how unruly or unpleasant, that wouldn't be for me. Only 2 years for RN?!?!?!? How much did it cost you? PM me if you don't wanna publicize it - thanks! Fall in dove.

Don't hate me 'cause I'm warm. If it's heat you want, you know where to get it. Fall in dove.

It's cooled off here a lot too. Only gonna be 79 tomorrow, 77 on Saturday and 81 on Sunday. Much cooler than the upper 80's earlier this week. Fall in dove.

Sure! I am very generous! Besides, I have been too busy all week playing with my newly shaved self (OMG! So soft and smooth!) and my boobies are starting to feel neglected anyhow. Fall in dove.

I already have 2 boobie prizes that I play with daily. I want the million dollar prize! Fall in dove.

How in the world do people fall for crap like that?! I'll bet that origami boulder website is really jumping with christmas sales! Fall in dove.

Arghhhh! With my luck lately I shouldn't shower at all! But then again.... EWWWWWWWWWWWW!!! Certainly wouldn't help me with my career or get me laid. So I'll take the chance. Guys seem to like chicks that smell good. That's one thing I can do. Besides, my mind is so dirty I have to keep super clean on the outside just to maintain my balance! Fall in dove.

I am thinking of making a huge career change. I have been in TV production (mostly on-air graphics for live sporting events) since college where I majored in Mass Communications with a minor in Business. I am finding that TV isn't as rewarding as I'd like. I know it sounds sappy, but I really wanna do something that makes a difference and I don't think animating the lineups onscreen during an NFL game has had a profound affect on anyone. And after all I've been through in the past year I have a serious yearning to be in medicine. Ideally I wish I had gone to med school to begin with - I really want to be an orthopaedic surgeon. My OS worked such magic on my leg... I want to be able to change someone's life like that. My God - he gave my life back to me! Problem is, I'm starting to geez a bit and med school takes forever. That isn't prohibitive in and of itself, but I've talked to some of the research assistants in my OS's office and asked them about becoming a doctor. One of them did the whole premed thing in college (I'd still have to take lots of those courses) and has taken the MCATs and scored really well, but still can't get into med school because there are only so many slots and there are tons of applicants. So even if I take the courses and do well on the MCATs, why would they choose an older person who wasn't commited from day one over a younger person who knew they wanted to pursue a medical career since the day they were born? So I am looking at other careers in medicine like PT (still LOTS of school for that one), RN (in very high demand), and surgical tech. ANyone have any other ideas? If you are in the medical field, what is your job and your experience in that position? Do you like it? What is the working environment like? Do you feel like your job is very rewarding? Thanks guys!

Hey! I was never bad at math, quite the contrary in fact. That doesn't change the fact that I am unemployed right now though. I have only purchased about 3-5 tickets in my entire lifetime, but I look at the jackpot growing and SOMEONE out there will win it. One thing is for sure, if I don't play it won't be me. (See, I told you I was good at math.) Just curious cause everytime I have played (all within the last year - mostly since I shattered my leg and couldn't work) I have done the random number thing and I tend to get mostly low numbers (1-20) and the winning numbers seem to always be higher. Hmmmm - just curious anyhow. I still find it hard to part with my $1 for such a small chance, but desperate times call for desperate measures. Fall in dove.

Anyone know if you're winners have used random numbers or picked their own? I know it's pathetic, but winning the lotto would be such a dream come true! *sigh* Fall in dove.

I don't rent, I own! But I haven't needed em recently with my new "buzz cut." Being all naked against my panties has got me in a constant tailspin (so to speak!) and I'm going nuts! I LOVE it! I never thought I could get more horny than I already was but I have set a new standard. Yummmm.... oh, I feel my panties rubbing again. Gotta go! Fall in dove.

Your to pickey abuot you're speling lummy. Fall in dove.