Arizona, Arizona State, Texas, Tennessee, Alabama, Ole Miss, Florida, Florida State, USC.
I don't like Tucson at all, and it has a population of over 500k. The school itself may be fun. Same with Arizona State. That campus is in downtown Tempe and is just miles from Phoenix. Greater Phoenix, to me, is just one big urban sprawl. All of those cities blend into each other, and ASU takes a distant backseat to everything else Phoenix has. Same with Texas being in a top 15 sized city. I'm sure they all have a lot of fun, but I just like the feel of a big college town instead of a big college in a much bigger city. USC on your list also fits that.
I will say that if there's one thing I've learned from my sick patients that amaze me at their peace with everything is just their contentment. It is often those with strong religious backgrounds but not always. They have this peace about them that I wish I had. I'm just too much of a worrier. I think ambition to get yourself that better life is fine and actually can be a virtue, but an underlying level of contentment and gratitude is the backbone for peace I'm convinced (obviously outside of the bounds of a religion discussion).
That's it. I am going to Mecca for the Hajj.
their contentment. I think ambition to get yourself that better life is fine and actually can be a virtue, but an underlying level of contentment and gratitude is the backbone for peace I'm convinced (obviously outside of the bounds of a religion discussion). There's this balance of not wanting to accept mediocrity and pushing to be your best but at the same time being grateful for what you have....hard to find that in many high achievers.
This is me perfectly, even in relationships. Girls I date for one to two years are awesome in the eyes of others, but I will harp on those small things that bother me. Some examples:
1 ) One girl was the hottest girl on the North Texas campus. She was there to get her master's. Ended up working for Fidelity in a solid position at age 25. Incredibly sexy and a normal girl. Had a pregnancy scare, and she wanted to keep my baby, which i didn't (she didn't end up being pregnant). But she thought Abraham Lincoln was our first president. If I had children with her and then passed away, would I want my children being raised by somebody who didn't know who our first president was?
2) The last relationship I had was with a girl for about 1.5 years. Beautiful (on The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise twice), hard-working, very laid back. Loved climbing, hiking, biking, and working out. Loved to cook. Incredible body for her 30s. Came here from a foreign country when she was 20 with $400 to her name, knowing nobody, and put herself through a good college education. Bought her own nice place. Would figure out how to fix things (car, household) on her own instead of hiring people. Wanted to marry me. But her intellect/humor was different from mine and became more like a little sister.
3) Very successful model. Possibly the most intelligent girl I have dated. Father was a medical doctor who also owned four pharmacies and a big farm. But she had no tits, and frankly, if I am expected to only sleep with one girl most of the time, she better have everything I need to satisfy me.
4) Smokeshow - A main character on a current highly-rated reality show. Shockingly down-to-earth. Financially successful in her career path. But she has two children, so I don't invest in her like I would if I was really interested.
I have a tough time being content when there could be something even more around the corner.
