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KatKit

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I'm super pissed right now because my Parents have pretty much said "you will be working on homework 24/7 and sleeping until you bring your grade up from a F to a C"

It's definitely justified, IMO, but this is the first time their methods of "convincing" me to do so is so outlandish.

edit: forgot to mention, it doesn't really help that today is the start of thanksgiving break for me. Thanks for nothing, I guess.
Also they might hold my Christmas Presents over my head. Like, I don't care bout em, see if I care, but it's super infuriating how extreme they have been getting recently.

Hell, when this exact same scenario happened last year(got a 0% in one class, quite literally did nothing) they flipped out for a little bit(thankfully they found out when I was going to bed, so it wasn't that bad), held some stuff over my head, and when I started to show progress, stopped holding it over my head. I can tell that this time will be vastly different.
Deferred gratification. Try to resist immediate satisfaction in exchange for a longterm reward. You know what you're capable of and so do they. The question is, are you willing to put in the effort? Why? Why not? You'd be amazed at what you can do if ya at least tried. Your college probably has resources that you can take advantage of, too. Tutors if you need help. Therapy if the reason you're struggling is because of depression, lack of motivation, etc. Taking online classes will allow more freedom in your schedule and they're straight up easier.

Your parent's methods are extreme and may be causing more harm than good, but their hearts are in the right place at least. If college just isn't for you, you need a backup plan. Yet again, there are resources for that at your college.
 
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Deferred gratification. Try to resist immediate satisfaction in exchange for a longterm reward. You know what you're capable of and so do they. The question is, are you willing to put in the effort? Why? Why not? You'd be amazed at what you can do if ya at least tried. Your college probably has resources that you can take advantage of, too. Tutors if you need help. Therapy if the reason you're struggling is because of depression, lack of motivation, etc. Taking online classes will allow more freedom in your schedule and they're straight up easier.

Your parent's methods are extreme and may be causing more harm than good, but their hearts are in the right place at least. If college just isn't for you, you need a backup plan. Yet again, there are resources for that at your college.
I think you aren't understanding me, I know what they are doing is justified, it's just I don't agree with how they are handling it.

I already have a rough plan for after high-school anyway, get a job ASAP(aka as soon as I turn 16) so I can be financially independent by 18.
 

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I think you aren't understanding me, I know what they are doing is justified, it's just I don't agree with how they are handling it.

I already have a rough plan for after high-school anyway, get a job ASAP(aka as soon as I turn 16) so I can be financially independent by 18.
I don't know much of your plan, but I can say from experience that it's extremely difficult to be financially independent at the age of 18 without working multiple jobs or living paycheck to paycheck.

Even if college isn't for you, I would at least consider other options. Maybe even learn a trade?
 

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I don't know much of your plan, but I can say from experience that it's extremely difficult to be financially independent at the age of 18 without working multiple jobs or living paycheck to paycheck.

Even if college isn't for you, I would at least consider other options. Maybe even learn a trade?
Trade schools are dope, yeah. More affordable than a standard 4-year college.

I went through the standard undergrad myself, but yeah I still lived with my parents which helped a lot.

Not everyone's path is gonna be the same, but yeah... considering a trade school can save a pretty penny.
 

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-My Nintendo News writes an article about Metroid Prime Trilogy and a Super Metroid Remake

Me:

-Their source is LeakyPanda

There are people in 2019 who take LeakyPanda seriously still?
 

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I think you aren't understanding me, I know what they are doing is justified, it's just I don't agree with how they are handling it.

I already have a rough plan for after high-school anyway, get a job ASAP(aka as soon as I turn 16) so I can be financially independent by 18.
Ooooh, I thought your profile thing said you're in your 20's. I must've clicked on a different one. You're in high school?! It's really not too late to turn that around. Just... try. Although if you stay on your current path, you might not graduate, and finding a job will be extra challenging for you (you're going to be competing with people who will appear more qualified), unless you specialize in a particular trade skill. I worked two part-time jobs (and had a side hustle) after graduating highschool, I went straight to college (and received financial aid), and I still wasn't financially independent until I was about 21. And even then, I lived with my boyfriend and he paid for half of everything.

How should your parents handle your situation? How would you? Communicate with them, if possible. Getting passable grades will be a lot easier than working yourself to death at a job you might not even get.

I think it's interesting to see this from a child's perspective. They just... don't know the struggle.
 
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Question: can you play Wii games online via the Wii U?
Unfortunately, no. Nintendo Wifi was shut down a while ago, meaning DS games and Wii games will no longer have online functionality. There are methods that allow you to still play them online, but they require either emulation or modding your console and connecting to others who also play that way.
 
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Hey everyone! My school is closed for the rest of the day due to some technical issues with the Wi-Fi server.

What's been going on?
 

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Wasn't there an arcade mode it that game? I distinctly remember playing an arcade mode in that game...
Yeah. There’s an arcade mode. But I’ve already beaten it.

Capcom. Marvel betrayed you. Get back with Tatsunoko and make a new one for the Switch. Or not even a new one. Just an HD Deluxe edition with a bunch more characters and an English dub.
 

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eh, sure. I really don't wanna talk about my IRL problems anymore, anyway.
The idea was that I'd let users here turn themselves into characters in the world I created, which is based somewhat on Pokémon and other RPGs. There'd be a brief form they filled out, and they could choose their special features and any weapons they'd use. If there was enough interest, I'd write a story or something with the characters.
 

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One more week until the 18th anniversary of melee

oh yeah and my 18th birthday too

Hey everyone! My school is closed for the rest of the day due to some technical issues with the Wi-Fi server.

What's been going on?
It's been really slow again
 

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On a separate note, I have the SwSh gym theme on right now and DANG it slaps:

Remeber when everyone hated X and Ys mysic because the gym battle music was techno? And now suddenly everyone likes techno in pokemon?
 

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Remeber when everyone hated X and Ys mysic because the gym battle music was techno? And now suddenly everyone likes techno in pokemon?
real talk, the XY gym battle theme is fire and still my favorite in the series to this day

actually, XY in general was fire. I don't care what anybody else thinks.
 
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Man I love being forced to listen to christmas music too early while i'm getting my haircut
/s
 

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Somehow I'm not that excited for Christmas. There aren't any specific gifts I'm looking forward to getting, and spending time with family never excited me much either.
 

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Hey everyone! My school is closed for the rest of the day due to some technical issues with the Wi-Fi server.

What's been going on?
I've been at work. With working 2 12-13 hour days in a row, I'm feeling very drained atm. Also have random neck pain for some reason; probably slept awkwardly or something.
 

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Somehow I'm not that excited for Christmas. There aren't any specific gifts I'm looking forward to getting, and spending time with family never excited me much either.
The holiday season is for driving through neighbourhoods and rating peoples Christmas decorations on a scale of 1 to 10.

Really wish some folks would stop using electric blue. This should be illegal.

 

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Somehow I'm not that excited for Christmas. There aren't any specific gifts I'm looking forward to getting, and spending time with family never excited me much either.
I'm kind of excited. I didn't really ask for anything specific so whatever I get is a complete surprise. Plus going to my Aunt's house and seeing all my family is always nice.
 

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Remeber when everyone hated X and Ys mysic because the gym battle music was techno? And now suddenly everyone likes techno in pokemon?
IIRC, the complaints were more about how it lacked energy since it has a more subdued tone, especially when compared to every Gym Leader theme before and after it. The SwSh theme is still in line with the others so that complaint wouldn't fit.
 

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I'm kind of excited. I didn't really ask for anything specific so whatever I get is a complete surprise. Plus going to my Aunt's house and seeing all my family is always nice.
I just want a christmas and thanksgiving where I dont HAVE to be with the family for once in my life.
 

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finally, someone I can share my opinion with
yeah tbh, gen 6 is probably my fav Pokemon generation, right up there with gen 5

Kalos was a beautiful region, the music is super underappreciated, and a lot of the new Pokemon introduced are among my personal favs

Greninja, Sylveon, Tyrantrum, Xernas, Zygarde, Hawlucha, Goodra, and my favorite Pokemon of all time, Meowstic

I know a lot of people find gen 6 bland, but I personally enjoyed it quite a bit. It has this simplistic charm to it
 
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You don't like your family?
I like them,
its just when every year they feel the need to have a big feast and have people over, it gets tiring. Plus my mom lives in a whole different city wich means draging the dog and rabbit with us along with cloths because my dad always stays the weekend and never just visits. And there is literaly nothing wrong with wanting to be alone on thanksgiving or christmas. Sometimes I need time to myself
yeah tbh, gen 6 is probably my fav Pokemon generation, right up there with gen 5

Kalos was a beautiful region, the music is super underappreciated, and a lot of the new Pokemon introduced are among my personal favs

Greninja, Sylveon, Tyrantrum, Xernas, Zygarde, Hawlucha, Goodra, and my favorite Pokemon of all time, Meowstic

I know a lot of people find gen 6 bland, but I personally enjoyed it quite a bit. It has this simplistic charm to it
Plus. pumpkaboo happend in X and Y and that alone makes it a good gen to me
 
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yeah tbh, gen 6 is probably my fav Pokemon generation, right up there with gen 5

Kalos was a beautiful region, the music is super underappreciated, and a lot of the new Pokemon introduced are among my personal favs

Greninja, Sylveon, Tyrantrum, Xernas, Zygarde, Hawlucha, Goodra, and my favorite Pokemon of all time, Meowstic

I know a lot of people find gen 6 bland, but I personally enjoyed it quite a bit. It has this simplistic charm to it
Not sure about fandom's opinion on it, but Vivillon is one of my favorite Bug types, along with Beautifly.
 
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