Popular Post elegantlion Posted February 12, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2016 I just found out today that the summer research project that my advisor applied for has been approved with funding. It will be me and him working on research for my honor's project over the summer, which is slated to be submitted for presentation by the end of the year. Our goal is for me to present it at a conference in 2017. My honor's project is working with a select set of forged English charters from the 10th-12th century and we get to read them all in Latin. Sadly we cannot see the originals, and my Latin skills are really rusty (will be working on those this spring). I am so stoked. My advisor is awesome to work with. I told ds that I'm excited because I get to go to summer school! He just kind of rolled his eyes at me. Next week ds is getting final details on a two-week faculty led study abroad trip to Japan this summer. He's got his deposit set to make and some avenues to get the rest of the funding. Many of you know he has been studying Japanese for a while and it's been the top of his place to visit. I know so many of you have read the posts about how my life imploded a few years and so many of you have been so supportive of my journey to college in my 40s. So I wanted to share this happy news. 63 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Holy cow, research with funding, that is fantastic. Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourisenough Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 How exciting! Congratulations to you. I'm still trying to figure out what I want to 'be' when I grow up (or rather, when I'm done homeschooling in a decade or so); your adventure is motivating. What a lucky young man to have you as a mom. You're a great role-model. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Wow! How exciting! That's wonderful for you (and your son, too, of course). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Mousie Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Wow, what fabulous opportunities! I am particularly envious of your research project. I have said for years that my dream job is for someone to pay me to write whatever I wanted ... and that sounds like something I'd want to write about. :) Many congratulations to both of you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 *happy tears* Such wonderful news!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I just found out today that the summer research project that my advisor applied for has been approved with funding. It will be me and him working on research for my honor's project over the summer, which is slated to be submitted for presentation by the end of the year. Our goal is for me to present it at a conference in 2017. My honor's project is working with a select set of forged English charters from the 10th-12th century and we get to read them all in Latin. Sadly we cannot see the originals, and my Latin skills are really rusty (will be working on those this spring). I am so stoked. My advisor is awesome to work with. I told ds that I'm excited because I get to go to summer school! He just kind of rolled his eyes at me. Next week ds is getting final details on a two-week faculty led study abroad trip to Japan this summer. He's got his deposit set to make and some avenues to get the rest of the funding. Many of you know he has been studying Japanese for a while and it's been the top of his place to visit. I know so many of you have read the posts about how my life imploded a few years and so many of you have been so supportive of my journey to college in my 40s. So I wanted to share this happy news. Congratulations! Sounds great. My oldest loved Japan. That's great for you too, about the funding! What a great week for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 :party: Thanks for sharing! I love when Hive family members share their journeys with us. High points are especially loved. They remind me that there are still tons of good things going on in this world. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 So awesome!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 :hurray: I'm thrilled for both of you! :hurray: Japan is an awesome place to live/visit; we were there for three amazing years. He is going to love it! Only one of us (boardies) could be excited about summer school :lol: . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopskipjump Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 SO exciting for both of you!! Congratulations and enjoy celebrating!! :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Well done!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsintheGarden Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 What great news! You both worked hard, and are reaping the rewards. Best wishes for many more triumphs like these. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 How wonderful! I am thrilled Ford both of you. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugs Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 :hurray: Woo hoo for both of you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Great news !!!!!! So happy for you and your ds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantmom Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Congratulations!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 :coolgleamA: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: You certainly deserve the happies! You have worked hard for them :party: :party: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Thank you all. Ds had his meeting on Monday and the biggest glitch is that they are only taking 16 people and they have about 25+ interested. I had ds write up a small essay because he's not really known as a undeclared freshman. My mom is so excited for him, she started crying on the phone with me yesterday because she wants him to go so badly (and is helping with some costs) to honor my father's memory. He was in stationed in Japan in the 50s and Japan was often a topic of conversation between ds and my father. My avatar is a picture my dad took then. Then the ex called last night and volunteered to pay for his passport. So if you have any prayers or happy thoughts or vibes to send our way, please do so. We would appreciate it. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Keeping my fingers crossed that your DS gets to go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 So if you have any prayers or happy thoughts or vibes to send our way, please do so. We would appreciate it. Totally sending both. I'm so stinking proud of you and I am happy for your ds! I hope it all works out for him to go. You have both proved what survivors you are the last couple of years and I just couldn't be happier for you both right now!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 So if you have any prayers or happy thoughts or vibes to send our way, please do so. We would appreciate it. Sending positive thoughts that your son gets to experience this opportunity! Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Totally praying for him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Congrats to you! & lots of positive vibes to your ds! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Thank you all. Ds had his meeting on Monday and the biggest glitch is that they are only taking 16 people and they have about 25+ interested. I had ds write up a small essay because he's not really known as a undeclared freshman. My mom is so excited for him, she started crying on the phone with me yesterday because she wants him to go so badly (and is helping with some costs) to honor my father's memory. He was in stationed in Japan in the 50s and Japan was often a topic of conversation between ds and my father. My avatar is a picture my dad took then. Then the ex called last night and volunteered to pay for his passport. So if you have any prayers or happy thoughts or vibes to send our way, please do so. We would appreciate it. When is he supposed to find out if he gets to go? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 When is he supposed to find out if he gets to go? They said soon, which he took to be about a week from yesterday when he signed all the forms. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: And hoping and praying the best for your ds! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 UPDATE: HE'S GOING TO JAPAN!!!! He got notification last night. :party: :party: :party: :party: I am so excited for him. Warning SC (sentimental content): When he was about 13-14, he started thinking of Japan and saying how he'd like to visit. When you're a broke parent and your marriage isn't going well and money is the biggest issue, you don't see how your child could ever afford to do something so expensive, but you don't crush your kid's dream, right? My goal at that age was to travel the world and I've only been out of the country once. I work really hard (mentally) to not let my circumstances dictate my son's life. We have kept trudging forward these last few years. I saw the trip advertised at school and he took it from there. I hope (and believe) that this trip will help him see the idea that world is there to explore, and that it will be the catalyst to keep him moving forward with his life and academic goals. My dad was so excited about him possibly going on this trip. I know he won't be here to physically cheer him on, but I think somewhere in this universe, he knows. Ds was so tired last night, he was pretty chilled about the idea. He'll probably let my mom and me be the emotional ones about the trip and he'll just be practical. So thank you all for the well wishes. This is really happening. :thumbup: 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 What wonderful news!!! Congrats to you both!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brehon Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Oh, Wowsers!!! A double whammy!! A *funded* to-die-for history research opportunity for you PLUS a fabulous trip to Japan for your ds!!! Congratulations to you both!! --signed the amateur medievalist and frustrated (non)-traveler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I am so happy for both of you! You guys have worked so hard and been through so much, and you totally deserve this. I hope these are just the first of many good things coming to you! :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 What a wonderful update. I hope that your son has a great time in Japan. Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 How wonderful!!!!!!!!' Great news. So very happy for you two. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 UPDATE: HE'S GOING TO JAPAN!!!! He got notification last night. :party: :party: :party: :party: I am so excited for him. Warning SC (sentimental content): When he was about 13-14, he started thinking of Japan and saying how he'd like to visit. When you're a broke parent and your marriage isn't going well and money is the biggest issue, you don't see how your child could ever afford to do something so expensive, but you don't crush your kid's dream, right? My goal at that age was to travel the world and I've only been out of the country once. I work really hard (mentally) to not let my circumstances dictate my son's life. We have kept trudging forward these last few years. I saw the trip advertised at school and he took it from there. I hope (and believe) that this trip will help him see the idea that world is there to explore, and that it will be the catalyst to keep him moving forward with his life and academic goals. My dad was so excited about him possibly going on this trip. I know he won't be here to physically cheer him on, but I think somewhere in this universe, he knows. Ds was so tired last night, he was pretty chilled about the idea. He'll probably let my mom and me be the emotional ones about the trip and he'll just be practical. So thank you all for the well wishes. This is really happening. :thumbup: When does he leave!!!! Yay!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 More than like - love! Congratulation to your ds! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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