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Casey O'Connell's avatar

What a beautiful post!! I was grinning from ear to ear the whole time I read it. :) That Mary Karr quote is spot on, and I'm so grateful that we've been able to lean on each other after knocking ourselves out over and over again! haha. Our reciprocal friendship was truly unexpected, and what a gift it has been! You've enhanced my life (and my writing!) in so many ways, and I can't wait for our next writer's conference. ;)

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Georgine Hodgkinson's avatar

Me too! Looks like this writing journey is a long one--so glad we've gotten to travel together this past year! I know we have adventures ahead...

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Garrett Winuk's avatar

I love the thought of you as a cryprocurrency trader. Sorry for bad mouthing crypto!

I'm happy you were able to meet someone who inspires you to write freely and often. I haven’t had as much success as you at making friends. I'm not to concerned about it though. I think I will once I transfer to a UC in the fall.

Enjoy the beautiful weather!

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Georgine Hodgkinson's avatar

Both schools are amazing so you can’t go wrong. Best of luck.

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Georgine Hodgkinson's avatar

Ha! No apology necessary, Garrett. The more you learn about crypto the more you’re acutely aware of its problems—hacks, scams, endless sh*t coins … are all part of the landscape. I could tell you some crazy stories that would likely confirm your biggest reservations. It’s the Wild West. There’s value, too, but that’s a story for another day.

The UC system is fantastic! Which campus? I think a UC is a great fit for a brainiac like you 😊.

I made wonderful friends in college—especially in grad school. I hope you find your people when you transfer; friendship makes life sweet. I think it’s definitely worth the personal investment.

Thanks for reading my post. It’s always lovely to hear from you!

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Garrett Winuk's avatar

I have a TAG with Davis but Im hoping to get into Berkeley

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