Well, I was cleaning my apartment...

Mar 08, 2009 10:21

But then the vacuum cleaner decided to die.

Damn you, vacuum cleaner!

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minemouse March 8 2009, 15:13:54 UTC
It's a sign. ;-)

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nepthytis March 8 2009, 23:35:28 UTC
A stop sign apparently :)

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nepthytis March 8 2009, 23:36:30 UTC
That's what mine was doing when it started making smoke. Smoke not being good for birdies I decided to quit while I was ahead. I'll buy another one next weekend...

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redivivus_fate March 8 2009, 18:49:55 UTC
I always thought 'vacuum' was such a funny word..

Off topic, I am curious about the massage therapy organization in which you are a part of, as well as any progress you have made in starting your own practice.

One morning a month and a half or so ago, I woke up with a knowingness that I was supposed to pursue certification in massage therapy. I'd never thought about it before in my life and the knowingness was so intense that I took it as a direct nudge from the Universe.

I thought about going through the local community college where I currently live, but it just doesn't feel "right", so I sort of put it on the backburner. When I stumbled onto your profile the other day, my interest was reactivated and I feel guided to inquire for more information.

Sooo... yeah. :)

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nepthytis March 8 2009, 23:41:45 UTC
When the Universe nudges, it pays to listen.

I've been an MT for ten years now. I had a full-time practice back in Ohio that I gave up to teach and eventually to move to Virginia, where I now manage a massage therapy educational program. Once my life settles a bit I'm hoping to add a small part-time practice, maybe a couple of appointments a week.

It took me about three years to go full-time, five years to be fully booked, and seven years to succumb to injury and FMS to the point where full-time practice wasn't an option any longer. (You're quite a bit younger than I, so that won't be an issue for you, I assume.)

So, what do you want to know?

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redivivus_fate March 9 2009, 20:16:08 UTC
Would it be complicated (or even possible) for a student to come from out of state and to receive enough student aid to make a substantial difference in amount of tuition? How much is tuition? How long does it take to complete the course?

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nepthytis March 9 2009, 23:58:38 UTC
Our program here is nine months; that currently seems to be the standard length of program.

The way most schools work, each department specializes. So I actually don't know what kind of financial aid is available, or how much tuition would be. Have you checked to see what local schools have to offer?

ETA I reread this and wondered if you were thinking about relocation as a part of your plan... At any rate, from what I gather, most students make manageable monthly payments while they're in school. They get Pell Grants and the rest gets made up with guaranteed loans.

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lovewithoutfear March 8 2009, 18:54:06 UTC
Doesn't it suck when the damn thing won't suck?

Ours is out for the count too. Actually, the suck part works, so I can do the bare floors -- it's the power carpet attachment that's busted (smelled burnt, screamed, died).

$70 for the part. Damn.

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nepthytis March 8 2009, 23:42:36 UTC
I paid $60 for the vac. So no part. Just a new vac.

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lovewithoutfear March 10 2009, 18:07:08 UTC
When in Columbus we got this $300 vacuum cleaner with HEPA filters and all due to hubby's asthma, and it has lasted about 8 years so far...we have a hairy house due to all the pets so it sees hard use -- knock on wood...

The part turned out to be only $40, but is not an exact match...but it works. At this point I am just glad to be able to clean!

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roadskoller March 8 2009, 21:56:37 UTC
My vacuum won't die.
I hate my vacuum.

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nepthytis March 8 2009, 23:42:59 UTC
LOL!! At least mine cooperated in letting me off the hook for cleaning today!

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