A familiar Home sweet home, I'm Back!

Mikepd · 06-07-2011, 12:14 PM

So over the past seven to eight months I have been absent from here and appreciate the guys who have reached out to make sure things were going well with me. I have in fact been doing good and actually have some stories below for those who are interested in where I've been.

In January of 2010 I returned to college full time to finish my undergrad studies I started in 2004. I changed majors and direction of studies from engineering to education but had a plan and direction I was going in. Over the past three semesters I have excelled at my studies and gained presidents list twice with my GPA above 3.80. Three weeks ago I accomplished my first goal and graduated with my associates degree and will be transferring in the fall to continue on my bachelors degree.
In addition to the changes in my life with school, this past September I had left my job so I could continue my focus directly on school. Since then I have enjoyed my time in school and the little free time I've had to relax. Since summer has rolled around I've had the opportunities to kick back a little more and enjoy life until I move into my new apartment in July and return to school in August.
I hope to be able to continue to contribute here as in the past and hope to have the free time and ability to make it to a few herfs in the future especially Shack and hang with the old friends and make some new ones.

In addition to everything else, I was blessed this morning with the healthy birth of my second nephew in Florida, time to go celebrate.

Cheers and well wishes to all around!
Michael

IBQTEE1 · 06-07-2011, 12:19 PM

Congrats Michael!!

pnoon · 06-07-2011, 12:25 PM

Welcome back.
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Ahbroody · 06-07-2011, 12:45 PM

Congrats always cool to hear the behind the scenes stuff.

G G · 06-07-2011, 12:47 PM

Good to hear things are well Mike and welcome back.

Emjaysmash · 06-07-2011, 12:58 PM

Welcome back Mike, and Mazel Tov on becoming an Uncle again!

icehog3 · 06-07-2011, 01:17 PM

Congrats to you Mike!!

Starscream · 06-07-2011, 01:23 PM

Congrats on a job well done, Mike. Welcome back!

taltos · 06-07-2011, 01:30 PM

Congrats on a good job Mike!

hscmit · 06-07-2011, 01:35 PM

congrats and welcome back

357 · 06-07-2011, 01:39 PM

Welcome back Mike. I look forward to seeing you around here more and in person at Shack.

awsmith4 · 06-07-2011, 01:59 PM

Welcome back Mike

Zeuceone · 06-07-2011, 02:23 PM

Welcome back, my friend.

kelmac07 · 06-07-2011, 03:39 PM

Welcome back and congrats!!

RevSmoke · 06-07-2011, 06:46 PM

Welcome back!

Peace of the Lord be with you.

Old Sailor · 06-07-2011, 07:33 PM

Welcome back.

RHNewfie · 06-07-2011, 07:54 PM

Congrats Mike! Hope to see you this summer!

DBall · 06-08-2011, 06:37 AM

Welcome back, Mike... you missed the herf!

Kreth · 06-08-2011, 07:15 AM

Hey, Mike. Good to hear from you again.

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06-07-2011, 12:14 PM	#1
Mikepd I Miss Pnoon Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 583 Trading: (10)	A familiar Home sweet home, I'm Back! So over the past seven to eight months I have been absent from here and appreciate the guys who have reached out to make sure things were going well with me. I have in fact been doing good and actually have some stories below for those who are interested in where I've been. In January of 2010 I returned to college full time to finish my undergrad studies I started in 2004. I changed majors and direction of studies from engineering to education but had a plan and direction I was going in. Over the past three semesters I have excelled at my studies and gained presidents list twice with my GPA above 3.80. Three weeks ago I accomplished my first goal and graduated with my associates degree and will be transferring in the fall to continue on my bachelors degree. In addition to the changes in my life with school, this past September I had left my job so I could continue my focus directly on school. Since then I have enjoyed my time in school and the little free time I've had to relax. Since summer has rolled around I've had the opportunities to kick back a little more and enjoy life until I move into my new apartment in July and return to school in August. I hope to be able to continue to contribute here as in the past and hope to have the free time and ability to make it to a few herfs in the future especially Shack and hang with the old friends and make some new ones. In addition to everything else, I was blessed this morning with the healthy birth of my second nephew in Florida, time to go celebrate. Cheers and well wishes to all around! Michael

06-07-2011, 12:19 PM	#2
IBQTEE1 Crazy K Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kristin Location: Here and there Posts: 2,563 Trading: (6)	Re: A familiar Home sweet home, I'm Back! Congrats Michael!! __________________ It's a Good Day to Smoke a Cigar!!!

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Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: A familiar Home sweet home, I'm Back! Congrats always cool to hear the behind the scenes stuff.

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G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,751 Trading: (10)	Re: A familiar Home sweet home, I'm Back! Good to hear things are well Mike and welcome back.

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Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: A familiar Home sweet home, I'm Back! Welcome back Mike, and Mazel Tov on becoming an Uncle again! __________________

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 72,287 Trading: (60)	Re: A familiar Home sweet home, I'm Back! Congrats to you Mike!! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: A familiar Home sweet home, I'm Back! Congrats on a job well done, Mike. Welcome back! __________________ Insert quote here.

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taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: A familiar Home sweet home, I'm Back! Congrats on a good job Mike! __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

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RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,893 Trading: (51)	Re: A familiar Home sweet home, I'm Back! Welcome back! Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

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