Hello
hi there anyone there
Hey whats up!
can you see my messages?
Yeah i can see them now shaw.  are you still there?
yeah man im here what s good, you alright?
Cool.  I have been experiencing gliche screen issues where I cant see my type bubbles
i think we have spoken before same here
ever since they did the server update a couple of weeks ago, I get these gliches
used to happen to me, sometimes i would start a chat and i wouldnt get a pairing or i couldnt see the promt
the tough thing is that it is often hard to find people online and then when I do, I cant keep them because of the gliche
same here, i just started the challenge a few days ago, my email had some glitches, so i did not see it till i opened it a few days ago
they added some new chat topics today. they had one that was, "if you turn off a computer is it murder" then they had one that was "can two computers fall in love"
yes, its even harder to find people here, cause i am an international student from Nigeria, and the timezone puts me at a big disadvantage
and I see this one has to do with what if computers start asking you not to turn them off
yeah "can two computers fall in love" quite funny i havent seen that one yet
I am starting to question just what the computer science department is really up to? :-)
i just saw it.. XD
are you in Nigeria right now?
LOL, i think they have their reasons for the promts, maybe to see how students react to them yeah man, I am in NIgeria
That is so cool!  My sister works with international students being admitted and enrolling at her university
my student visa doesnt allow me come into the states until 30 days prior to the date of school resumption what university is that?
She was in charge of the international student relations and help a number of student from Nigeria
are you the one from Maryland? ohhhh, thats really cool. does she like her job?
She is at Southern Utah University in Cedar City, UT.  Its a great school.
wow, thats cool so is she a student too?
No.  I grew up in Las Vegas and am currently starting my sophomore year at BYU Provo. She was a student but she just graduated last week with her masters degree in  Public Admin
ohhh,thats really cool, have you served a mission?
Yes.  I got back last August.  I went to Omaha Nebraska mission.  Loved it!
oh, thats really cool ohhh, thats great man i want to serve a mission too, after my first year in BYU
My sister went to Madrid Spain and got back three years ago. That is a great plan.  My dad went to a year at BYU and then went to the Netherlands (Holland)
i am not really sure where i would like to serve though.
My next younger brother just opened his mission call last week
wow, where is he going?
Trust me.  Where ever your are called to serve, it will be the best mission ever.
two of my friends are about to get their mission call thats cool, thanks man
A great mission is what you make of it.  Its about the people, rather than the location.
yeah, thats true. it is the people that make the mission great
My brother is going to your neighboring county - Crote D' Ivoire.  (The Ivory Coast)
i love hanging out with missionaries
He will be going to the mission training center in Ghana on July 19th. Ya.  Its the greatest fraternity in the world.
oh, the ivory coast is cool. can he speak french?
Haha.  Not at all.  But he will have to learn it.
missionaries are so cool, i love how well they know the book of mormon how do you guys keep so many verses in your heads?
He is six foot seven and thin and white as can be.  He does not like fish or shots.
wow, six foot seven, hes really tall. Does he play basketball?
In seminary (in high school) we try to memorize the scripture mastery scriptures.  It came in so handy.
how tall are you?
Im six foot four
wow, youre also really tall
That is what people tell me all the time but I see my self as normal and everyone else as shorter. :-) How tall are you?
i wasnt really consistent with seminary, cause of school. I always had extra classes, and our teacher sometimes worked late so it was kinda hard to do seminary here, but i am taking a book of mormon course my first year at BYU.
Have you started a daily habit or reading a little in the scriptures?
lol, normal and everyone else as shorter.. Thats funny i think i am 5 foot eleven or 6foot, not really sure i am still growing though, i am turning 17 soon
yes.  You are also in the tall men's club!
really, thats tall?
I have another younger brother and he is 15 and six foot three
yayy, i am so happy' we are the tall gang..LOL wow, these kids grow too fast i am so jealous
The interesting thing about being tall is that people naturally expect you to be a leader - whether you want to or not. I always thought of myself as quiet and aloof as a little kid.
my parents are not that tall though, my dad is fivefoot three and my mom is fivefootfour
but nobody would let me hide in the corner because I was so tall.
yes, they always expect us to lead, i was the student body president in high school, and i was also class monitor
they would always expect you to give the prayers, lead the music, be a good worker or be the group representative
i could never hide cause i was  big, people would always see me, no where to hide, and i was really popular. people really liked me
I was also in student government.  I was on the executive board. I ran for VP but did not win.  My sister is six foot (tall for a girl) and she was captain of her swim team and volleyball and in student government
i wouldnt say i am quiet, but i am shy, but once i get comfortable with the people i am with,  become quite cool and relaxed and fun
She did not like being tall in high school because she was taller than all of the cute boys.
yes, my dad is the branch president, so i always have resonsibilities
Ya. I am that way too.  I guess the more you are pushed to be out going, then the more you become comfortable to do it if needed
lol, yeah. Girls hate being taller than the guys...LOL
that is cool!
yeahhh, exactly my sister is also quite tall shges five foot ten and shes fourteen *she is i really hope i get taller, maybe like six foot one or six foot two
sorry.  My sister is over visiting because it is mothers day here. My sister was just telling me that it is a challenge to bring people to school from Nigeria I was asking her why.
really? why did she say so? oh..happy mothers day to your mum
She says that Nigeria students have the highest failure rate because of financial misrepresentation She says a majority of them end up in homeless shelters or on the streets after their first semester of school because they dont have the money they said they do She said it is also sad because there is a lot of financial fraud around the application process she said that in one of the large cities in Nigeria, a group put up signs about her school that were not from her school and that the people that put them up would take peoples money and not really help them go to the school and did not have any connection She said that because it is such a big problem, they have to fill out a lot of extra paper work to verify everything
wow, but shes not lying
No.  She is a very serious person.  She has helped a lot of people though. She was telling me that the students that are really serious from Nigeria do well
there are a lot of fraudulent agents here tricking students and stealing their money it is really sad, my dad works for the american embassy, so i did all my application processes on my own
I had a really good friend that was from somewhere near Nigeria.  He came as an exchange student first.
yes, Nigerian students are very smart, if they decide to be serious with school . NIgeria is a very blessed country
The family he stayed with helped him with the student application process. my sister says that most of their Nigerian students have relations with the embassy.  Children or family of people at the embassy She also said that others are the children of pastors or are on a government scholarship
yeahhh, my dad works at the embassy
I guess some pastors really make a lot of money.
yes, in Africa they are all frauds though, they trick people with fake doctrines, and those people pay a lot of money that those pastors use to take care of their kids and families
My sister says she really likes the African students.  She says that even though they often come from wealthy families, they are humble and understanding and awesome to work with
Thats really awesome
She totally agrees with you about the pastors. She says there are other students from other countries and rich families that the students are spoiled and think they are entitled and dont care about rules or school She says the most troublesome students are largely from Nepal.
i have never had any experience with students from Nepal, i only know a little about Ghanian students, yeah some people from some african countries can be quite arrogant
I think that is true too about students from the US too.
really?
My dad said that when he served his mission in the Netherlands and Belgium that he worked hard to learn the language and fit in because he was embarrassed by the American tourists and how arrogant and loud and rude they were.  Its sad. He tried to speak Dutch all the time and like a native and to respect the culture and be respectful so that they would not hate Americans more
wow, americans were representing themselves badly in other countries
My sister really likes to associate with people from a variety of cultures and countries.
i think americans here too do the same, some of them are quite arrogant, maybe its cause of the race, but they tend to treat black people anyhow and sometimes try to exploit them, especially the uneducated ones i also love associating with people of different races, i always get to learn new things from them. its super cool
My dad said that he taught a lot of people from South Africa and really was impressed with a lot of them. So what do you plan to study at the university or what do you like to do in your spare time
i want to study nursing man i love helping people out, especially kids, i cant get enough of them i always wanted to be a doctor, but it takes too long
that is a great profession.  I have two uncles and an aunt that are nurses.
nursing was the next best thing wow, hows life for them?
I think that nurses are more critical to a patients recovery than the doctor.
i just hope i am not the only guy in my nursing class i know right, we interact more than the doctors, and we do the main job of taking care of the patients.
I have had family in the hospital several times and I have been impressed my the love of most nurses I hope one of my siblings goes into nursing. My dad went to BYU before his mission.  He was a business and accounting major.
wow, double major?
He said that him and his roommates took one or two nursing classes because that is what most of the cute girls study
where does e work? my dad was a business administration major, but he schooled here in NIgeria
My dad got a double bachelors in Accounting and Computer Science and then a Masters in Accounting
wow, thats really cool man
He worked for the largest two accounting firms in the world and then become the Chief Finance Officer for several companies
i would have loved to do a minor in computer science, but i wanna try out for the football team, and i dont know if it will be possible
He is not the chief finance officer for the city in las vegas
to juggle football, nursing,and computer science wow, he must get paid super well BYU graduates are usually quite successful
thats cool.  I tried to play football in high school in Las Vegas but the atmosphere around that group of boys at my school was not good My dad started at BYU and transferred to Southern Utah University where he met my mom He had a four year full ride scholarship at BYU and went to a much smaller school and without a scholarship to start with because of a cute girl Actually, my grandparents also live in that same town.  So he decided to do the first year or two after his mission there and then never went back
what was wrong with the atmosphere, they were too immoral?
My dad is still a huge fan of BYU but he became a recruiter for the Southern Utah University
wow, the things we do for love,,LOL ohhh, thats cool he doesnt work in accounting anymore?
Ya.  They say there are three smells that have unexplainable power over Young Men.
and they are?
The three smells are:  Sweat, Gasoline and Perfume.
so, he transferred cause of your mom...wow
Any of those have a hold on you? :-)
thats very true
He says he got as good an education there as he would at BYU or maybe better and he never suffered competitively for a job He says the reason you go to BYU and other really expensive or well known schools is because of the network of people you develop He made some great associations at Southern Utah that made him very successful in his profession He says the most import thing about schooling is ones attitude And the people you meet.
yes man
You can go to a big and well recognized university and fall in among bad friends or dislike your professors and it will ruin you
sweat and perfume i have a beautiful girlfriend, but shes going to loyola i woulda transferred there in a  heartbeat, but its not affordable for my parents i wish i could be there with her
Wow!  congratulations.  Will the relationship survive your different paths? Yes.  Perfume has a strong hold on you.  :-)  Sounds like she is an inspiration in your decisions too. What position do you play in football?
yes, i believe we can survive if we go to BYU, will we have to compete for jobs?
who?
yes, BYU gives you great connections and networking
BYU is a great school.  Its has areas that are disappointing but overall it is my number one choice I got turned down when I applied out of high school Then I reapplied while I was on my mission and got accepted but had no scholarship or financial aid.
i got outta highschool and was accepted
Once I got a 4.0 GPA for my first two semesters they gave me a full tuition scholarship for this next year
i was super excited i thought i wouldnt get in cause my SAT score wasnt too high i had 1260
That is awesome.  You sound like you have worked hard and achieved or excelled in school.
yeah, i had a good GPA i think like 3.7 thats great man, so you have a scholarship now? whats your major? and btw, what areas are BYU disappointing in? i wanna know
I only took the ACT.   I got a 33 which is equivalent to a 1,500 in SAT.  But my GPA was 3.2 I played volleyball but fell off the team because of a bad grade in Advanced English. The English teacher and I really did not get a long.  The feeling was mutual.  I made her life miserable.
really, what did you do to her?
and she made my life miserable.  She won and I almost did not graduate.
LOL XD WOAH, thats hardcore man
Lesson learned.  Teachers hold a lot of power.
yep, they do man' gotta be careful
I corrected her English.  She made mistakes all the time.  So she gave me extra work which I refused to do. It got worse and she called my parents in and the principal.
an english teacher making mistakes in english? thats really funny bro
The teacher wanted me out of her class because I would refuse to turn in work and then excel on her tests.
woah, whatd your parents and the principal do?
I refused to leave her class and refused to do the homework.
LOL, you were like the dream student with trouble on the side at least, she didnt fail you on purpose
She failed me and I had to take the class over online or I would not graduate because it was required.
wow, shes mean man
Oh.  she did fail me on purpose.  And I got the highest score on the exit exam. My parents were so upset at the school.  It was me verses her.  In the end she won.
i always tried to avoid problems with my teachers, but my physics teacher was a pain
It also kept me from going on my mission because I had to graduate High School first
i had to correct him sometimes in class, and he would always be like i was too foward and i aacted like i knew too muchh i dont think he liked me very much
I guess my point about schools is that it is important to ask the Lord where you should be.
but i didnt care still aced his tests
Only he knows who the teachers are and the people you could associate with.
wow, shes super mean
wow.  I thought I lost you are you still there
heavenly father  knows it all yeah, i am here man
right
i just hope i meet great teachers and students at BYU
So, its important to consider multiple options and ask Heavenly Father to send you where you are supposed to be
whats your favorite part about the school yeh man
It may not be where you want it to be or even what you thought was best I highly recommend doing your first year on campus if you can.
i am doing it on campus maybe the whole four years are you on campus?
I love music and wanted to major in it but felt strongly that was not what the Lord wanted.
what did you decide to major in?
Being on campus really helped for me to use my time efficiently and be involved.
thats cool where you in any clubs?
I was able to make it on the BYU Mens Chorus.  That has been awesome and the teacher is world class.
are you still on campus?
No. I did not have time for any clubs.
im not really a good singer so.....whats your major? double major like your dad?
No.  I just moved to a private apartment off campus.  I had a great roommate while on campus and he wanted to move off so I did too.
so, you guys live togther?
I have had a lot of dates but not found a girl that was right for me We are now in the same apartment but no longer room mates. We moved to the apartment that has the reputation of housing cute and good girls. I would really like to find a girl like yours -- beautiful and smart. I actually met someone recently thru this chat game.  She is really easy to talk with and we have a lot of similar beliefs We will give the relationship a try outside of the chat game.  She seems cute and nice. I am pursuing advanced computation mathematics.  I am a very analytical person and strong in mathematics
thats really cool man
I really enjoyed my computer programming classes.
but how will you know who she is, since we arent allowed to share personal info oh, youre a computer science major?
My hardest class to get the A in was my religion classes.  They are tough. The ones I took were.
wow, i really like math too which ones did you take your first year> i am taking book of mormon any advice for me?
we connected outside of the chat game by meeting in the computer room at the library
thats cool man youre both students nice apartment choice by the way
You should expect that its going to be very tough if you want to get good grades. Some of the freshman classes are used to "thin the herd"
for religion courses, or alll courses? wow, students drop out?
Like I took the Economics class.  700+ students.  Huge auditorium.  I went early and sat on the front row and did everything they said to study. Yes.  More than 1 in 4 dont go on to a second year.
WOW, in BYU or in schools in the US generally
My dad got the second highest scholarship the school offered and had a 2.0 GPA after the first year.
i pray heavenly father guides me, i need good grades wow, in BYU?
My dad lived off campus in a house his freshman year.  Good guys and they all went on missions but he said it was really hard to stay focused on school
yeah, cause of the distractions off campus
There is so much going on at BYU that if you did not take a single class you could fill a full time schedule several times over
i dont get
Perhaps the Lord knew it would be tough if you also had your girlfriend there. Tough for both of you. I imagine it is really hard to not be with her.
yeah, so he sent her far yeah man, its not gonna be easy especially when i go on my mission
Going on the mission could be hard too.  The adversary has access to BYU students too.
like how? could you explain?
But if you are a man of faith and prayer, you will be guided in your steps and choices and you will succeed. sorry. explain what? the further you live from the center of the religion, the more black and white peoples conviction is to the gospel
the adversary that has access to BYU students
when you get close to the center, there are a lot of part-mormons who seem converted on the outside but are not on the inside like sheep in wolves clothing.
ohhh i understand
If you live outside of Utah, like I did in Las Vegas, you pretty much decided you believed and would live your religion or you would not. In utah there are students who party hard and then attend church and put  on the saintly hat on sunday or for he girls dont get me wrong.  I love BYU because there is so many spiritually strong people who come from around the world to go to school where the gospel is strong I have been associated with some great people who have inspired and strengthened me I avoid the other type. There are so many great devotionals and activities for people wanting to grow their faith.
wow, i didnt think there were people in UTAH who liked to party, i thought everyone was like saintly and spiritual
There are some very bright and committed students.
i think i will do the same
Its is very tough competition. Haha.  Utah has one of the highest alcohol consumption statistics in the US Only less than 40% of Utah are mormon and less than 25% are active in their religion
try to avoid the other type and stick with the good students that will help me become a better person
But, where you might be at a school with 50 mormons somewhere else.  At BYU they are the majority. But I am here because I felt strongly that this is where the Lord wanted me to be.  And when I gave my all on my mission, he opened the doors back up for me
wow thats great man heavenly father is awesome
I think Heavenly Father truly wants us to grow and be happy, but opposition and challenge is part of the plan and it can be found here to. You seem like a well grounded person who knows what you want and why.  You will do great here and I am excited for you.
thanks a lot man
I hope Layola provides the right people and opportunities for your girlfriend too! She can absolutely find it there and get a great education.
i hope so too
So where would you want to go on a mission?
maybe brazil
So I will know where you wont be going. :-) My sisters husband is from Uraguay
wow,thats really nice? i hope loyola provides the right oppurtunities for her too
He had a roommate that helped him apply for and get accepted at BYU.  She was dating his friend that lived in LV
LOL and they ended up together
The two of them were driving thru school were my sister was and stopped by to say hi and my sister knew when she saw him that he was the one cool story
so she left his friend for him? you sister went to BYU?
Note to self:  Dont introduce your best friend and mission buddy to your girl friend after your mission -- unless you want to risk ending up the best man at the wedding
NOTED thanks for the advice bro
My sister was accepted at BYU and had a scholarship.  My dad requires us to apply to five schools and then to study it out and ask the lord which one
but that must have realy hurt
When she asked the Lord, she felt to give up BYU and go to SUU.  Her friends thought it illogical.  I thought that too.
is BYU a better school?
Well, he was happy that his girl friend married his best friend.  It was just weird.
wow, i dont think i would been happy
Fortunately, they had never kissed.  Dated a lot but never kissed.  So it was not that weird.
unless i also knew she wasnt the one oh, thats cool
Now the friend is married to a girl perfect for him.
lol thats amazing heavenly father works in mysterious ways...
BYU is a great school.  But if it is not where the Lord wants you to be then you cant be as successful.
at least, theyre both happy i see man, thanks for the advice
When my dad came back from his mission, he felt to abandon his scholarship and go to SUU without any scholarship. There he met my mom.  He got into student leadership and institute student leadership.  He ran for student body president and lost in the closest election ever. 24 votes
im just trying to get a good education man, i want to make friends with good people at BYU that will inspire me to be a better person and a better mormon
My dad completed two bachelors, institute and a masters in 2 1/2  years of school.  And he went to work for worlds largest accounting firm.  That would not have happened that way at BYU.
i dont need any bad vibes or people that will drag me down, i want people with whom i can exchange great ideas and strengthen my personal testimony your dads a rockstar dude
You will definitely be able to find what you are looking for.  It is a great school.  I have no regrets at all and I am grateful and proud to be here. I like my dad.  He is a great dad and friend. It sounds like you come from a great home too. What time is it for you there in Nigeria?
its 11 i love my dad too hes really cool and fun to be with yeah, i am from a great home'
I am very curious about Africa.  There have been a lot of conference talks and articles about the great and happy members there
yeah, i know it is a great school , and i am very sure i will be able to achieve my dreams there thanks for the encouragement
I am excited for you.
i could tell you about Nigeria if i got to school man i will be right back gotta feed the dog
haha
just give me like 10 minutes
Nature is calling me.  I will be back in 10.  Dont disconnect
thats cool man tell nature i said hi
haha.  Will do.
i have a doberman
They are a beautiful dog. Our dog would be a snack for your dog. We have a small white dog that is part poodle and part Maltese She is a great dog.  The best dog we have ever had.  Very low maintenance and very cute and loving.
im back
great
aww, thats amazing
did you ever tell me what position you play in football
my doberman is two, shes a doberman and german shephard breed, but shes mostly doberman shes pretty fast high maintenance, she eats a lot and i am the only one who ends up taking care of her shes nice though, shes always licking me yahhh..football
it takes a lot of fuel to maintain the speed
thing is i have never played football before its not a popular sport in nigeria
what sports have you played?
we mostly play soccer here soccer, tennis,table tennis, badmington i would like to try out ultimate frisbee wanna hear my plan for football?
Have you ever heard of "the sport of kings?"  Its part soccer, part football and part cricket. Its called Lacrosse and is growing in popularity.
yeah, i have heard of it
Its a great sport because it combines all the sports and because it is relatively new in the state, there are not a bunch of people who have playing it since born Football is a great sport but you have to practically play it from birth.  Not always.  Some people are naturals.
does BYU have a lacrosee team?
My younger brother plays it now but both my younger brothers played it the past couple of years Absolutely!
i have heard of it, looks really cool
Its a pretty fast paced game.  The pads are lighter than football but the contact is still significant.
i love contact sports
The American Indians used to play it.  The young warriors between tribes would compete in it.
theres this rush of hitting my body against people
You should look it up.
i will thanks a lot bro
that is why i did not play football.  I was hesitant to be responsible for hurting someone You rarely hurt people in swimming or volleyball -- so I played those sports
you never know, i might end up playing lacrosse, heavenly father might have been the one who wanted you to tell me about it. and how ironic that i want to play football and be a nurse
When you become a famous Lacrosse player, you must remember me and this day and tell the press how you came to be introduced to the sport
hurting people just to end up treaing them again.. hilarious yes sir, i will is there a way we could meet when i get to school
I like your plan.  We call that a plan for "full time employment."  You will have to specialize in sports medicine Sure. Have you seen the leader board
i think youre really cool, and i would like you to be one of the first people i actually get to know in school, you seem like a strong and great guy. yes, i have
I am the one pushing the leader.
ohhh,youre number 2? youre doing good man
I was not very creative in coming up with my user name
keep it up i just started a few days ago, so theres no way im meeting up with you guys
I won the last competition over the number 0 and number 2 guy but this round the 0 guy has been very committed His girlfriend is number 4 and he uses her account to talk with himself
thats smart lol
this allows him to always have a chat and to chat at optimal speed
do you know him> wait, there was a competition like this before?
he used to use multiple windows and accounts but that ability was removed with the last server fix
so, that means all i have to do is look up ypur NETID  in school? hes quite smart wish my girlfriend was a BYU student he must really want that macbook...LOL
We were going all day and all night.  He does not have a job or summer classes and I do. He decided that instead of a summer job, he could make as much money per hour by winning the macbook pro and Ipad pro as working a job. He needs the macbook and his girlfriend needs the Ipad pro I would have liked the Macbook (like everyone).
so, this isint the first time a competition like this has been held? i would have like the ipad pro or headphones
No. this is the second that I am aware of and I think they will be doing it again too
i definitely know i cant get the macbook i will be ready for the next contest muhahahahaha
they are trying to develop a data base to develop a chat bot and to win a $1M grant for the school
wow, thats amazing
So there are little details that are not known unless you analyze the points given per word and entry
details like what?
the highest points come from properly punctuated sentences of 12 words
I did not know that.
the leader figured out that he could open a chat and quickly post two perfect sentences
How did you figure that out?
and then close the chat window and get 10,000 points.  He would open 50 windows and blaze thru them opening and closing Remember, I am a numbers guy and I analysize everything
wow, hes really smart
I have been able to deduce who all the top players are and their relationships
just by looking at the leaderboard?
Ya all the top 5 are pretty smart.
or you wrote an algorithm for it?
The top two are just psycho crazy and dont sleep. ;-)
Whats your rank on the leaderboard?
you already guessed it
So,  I should get your NetID and look for you in school? Are you in second position on the leaderboard?
you could use my screen name and my User ID to determine who I am I am not strong at being stealthy.  :-) But I believe in playing within the rules.
yes, thats cool man
I dont think I can catch the number 0 guy
i am not very good at being stealthy either i could never be a Ninja..LOL
At the start of the game, I told my family that this round would require at least 25 M points to win.  The last one was a quarter of that. I have set my own goal for my own definition of being a winner.  Apparently its not going to be high enough to win. But I am not going to give up on my goal.
thats good man i am trying really hard to be in the top 8
So I will plow on.  Besides I got started to help the school and talk with cool people Awesome! I thought you had just started.
i also got started to talk with cool people
I do remember talking to you before
i did, but i advanced quite fast yeah, we have spoken before i think. not really sure, but i think so.
we have Haha but I agree with you about not being sure. I have had so many conversations about so many subjects that I cant sort it out in my head with certainty How far do you have to get to number 8
YEAH MAN
There were some conversations where I just pretended to answer or talk about things that came into my mind I talked about anything Another thing that I used that helped me was using voice to text. My hands were cramping from the days of typing The top guy spends his time in the computer lab a lot and then uses his phone when not in the lab.  He is a swiper and is pretty fast I have gotten good at voice to text
wow, hes very smart i am using my laptop
voice to text does not spell or punctuate well I am on a laptop now
me too, sometimes i just talk about anything.
yep.
I am also on a laptop right now.
like, can two computers fall in love Or what would the world be like if it was made of peanut butter
i know right? have you seen black panther?
That and unicorns and flying pigs was killing me No. but I want to.  I hear it is a great movie.
it is
are you related to the main actor?
its really good man you should see it soon
does your girl friend think you look like him? :-)
lol, no I am not. I am not that famous. no, but my girlfriend thinks i look like another famous Nigerian celebrity look up Davido She thinks i look like that guy,lots of people do. I STILL HAVE LIKE 900 thousand points before getting to number 8
ah.  the intelligent but sport and stylish look
thats a lot mehn
You may be able to do it.  there are not many people trying any more
I think i know they guy ranked 0, is that not the jaezo guy? why did they give up?
There are still four days left and if you are really dedicated you can hit a couple million a day
woah,really ?
do the math on the top guys.
but who will i be chatting with, time difference remeber? math? what math>
actually, its not possible to have open multiple windows any more so the pace has slowed considerably ball00 was great conversation and talked me thru the night.  she is east coast.  HNO22 is also great conversation and will do late nights.
yeah, we cant open multiple tabs anymore, thats gonna be hard i am 7hours ahead
When they opened the challenge up to prospective BYU students starting this fall, we had a lot of people to talk to But when the top 10 leaders started to pull away then most people figured they could not win a prize but now that the leader board movement has slowed down, there is a chance for the steady player to climb again,
i think i just found your NET id
if they can find a chat
What do i do next? i am quite steady i just hop i can find a chat
we learned that its within the rules to have a non-byu member open an account (like a family member or girlfriend)
i am not going anywhere tomorrow, so i can actually stay up really late and keep talking all night long really? wow
The non-byu account cant claim a prize but you can
ohhh..i see but they dont have a NET ID to sign up with
then you have them only provide quick and short responses so that they dont take up much time
i seee
and you respond with perfect sentences  of approximately twelve words (one line)
i seeee thats smart
steady, efficient, unwavering participation can win.
how do they sign up without a NET id
I cant keep up the 24 hour approach.  It was killing me.
i think i have your NETID, HOW DO I FIND YOU? IN SCHOOL
Having people to talk to is key but like the top guy, he just talks to himself using two browsers  and two logins (his and his girlfriends) so the randomness of talking to people is removed. Additionally, some players do not respond quickly and leave you waiting 4 minutes for a response.
yessss
that was killing me.  I  had to decide whether to drop them and look for someone on caffine ornot
LOL well, i am here i can stay up late
cool.  I am good to go too.
cool man
It is sunday here and it is mothers day so I occasionally hop up and help up or have dinner
you didnt answer me about your NET id
I am not sure what you mean about NET ID.  I cant disclose it but you can figure it out by my screen name and player id and then search
i already founnd it...i think i just wanna know how ill find you in school
sounds good do you know which dorm you will start in
heleman halls
yep.  good choice
thanks man wanna hear my plan about football
Let me think on another way to make contact outside his game
btw, i am thinking of offensive lineman
absolutely. I meant to ask that before.  I am very curious which position? What do you weigh and what do you bench?
i weigh 98kg
my dad played tight end and defensive end.  He loved football for the same reasons as you
i bench like 120pounds
that is a good weight for football and lacrosse
thanks bro
what is your speed like for the 50yd
nowwww, wanna know the plan?
any interest in the defensive line or secondary? how much football do you watch? okay.. Give me the plan. :-)
i like defense in soccer i might end up in defense now, the plan just chill and read then give me your thoughts
sorry
okay?
how much soccer did you play
i playes soccer a lot
I am so impatient remember.  say your plan in 12 word chunks
me too man yes sir I have actually never played football before. I plan to start there.
there are people who can do that whats next did i lose you?
I am gonna spend my first year working out and training  hard.
the suspense is killing me
After learning all i need to know, i will go on mission Then when I come back, I will try out for the team.
sounds good. but what happens to your body during the two years? some missionaries go soft
I will also try out for the school lacrosse and soccer team.
I had a companion who played for BYU.  He was psycho into training on our mission
I wont go soft,trust me,
when we were in a city that used bikes, he never wanted to drive and always wanted me to ride on the back of his bike. he would bike as hard as he could as often as he could
How was he still training while he was on the mission field?
He was one sweaty elder when we arrived at appointments he saved all his extra money for red meat he brought his own extra large plate for eating on he did push ups, etc every morning
That is very smart of him, i will honestly try that too.
He played this push up game with us using playing cards. You would draw a card and do the number of push ups and the other people would do the same until everyone collapsed. The last one standing one.
oh yeah, i also plan to do those kind of workouts on mission i am going to try everything possible to stay fit
I used to rip myself up so bad that I couldnt ride a bike safely.  If I hit my brakes I couldnt hold myself from going over the handle bars
I just need someone now to walk me through the rules there.
there are some seriously crazy fitness minded missionaries.
so, you were fit?
foot ball rules or mission rules?
both i think you can help me plan for my mission
haha.  Not like them.
with your free time of course
I can do 50 push ups
I do not want to be a burden to anyone in school. I can do 30 i will work on that more in school Do you know that football rules?
30 non-stop or 30 total
non stop
I know the basics. oh. I meant total
like reps?
I bet you do the diamond push ups or one handed push ups
would you mind teaching me a little about football when i get to school I do like ten  diamond, cant do the one hand yet. i really love the game, and i would love to play i dont watch a lot, but i watch clips here online and i am a very fast learner
there are so many people here who know much more than I about football.
I adapt very quickly,and can learn sports pretty fast man.
I have gone to the games with a date but only noticed the big plays
but i dont know them
when I was a kid, my dad would take me to the games and I would bring a book to read
I would like your knowledge before going foward
its kind of funny to think back on that
think of it like this, you train me a little, and i could cook you some nigerian dishes
the passion to succeed comes from deep within.  You could have that!
google jollof rice and plantain
I would suggest you come to BYU and sign up for weight training and get to know some of the players
Is weight training a club? well, when i get to school
Then you will want to participate in the intramural team football.  You will play a lot and get some experience before you go on your mission
you can put me through, so i know where the buildings are and stuff like that thanks man you have been really helpful
Sometimes people with real natural talent and strong passion get noticed.   Being a team player is a big thing.  You could
I think i have the talent.
then build your football related network and follow up with them when you return.
And i have the passion,drive,and determination to succeed in football. yes sir
I have heard of people who play their whole life and study real hard to memorize all the pays and manuevers and how to do it perfect
WOW
And then there would come along a person who had not played before and they get the rules explained to them and they naturally see the field and game thru differnt eyes their moves are natural and perfect.  Its like they have a sixth sense that nobody else has
i feel like that could be me i learnt to play tennis in 5 weeks
they call it field awareness and they excel past the people who have played for ever and tried so hard
and i only played once a week I have a natural talent for sports in general.
So let me tell you an example
I feel like that was the gift that heavenly father gave me.
My dads youngest brother went to school to study marketing.  He graduated in the top of his class.  He did not serve a mission He married a great LDS girl and started a great job with a well known firm getting $56,000 per year a year into his job he was a successful sales rep then one day he called my dad and said he had had a dream every night for two nights
is that a lot of money?
that he should become a US fighter pilot.  He called my dad to see if he thought he was crazy.
$56,000 per year
My dad asked him where personal revelation fit into this He asked about his gospel habits and practices. He then asked him if he had prayed and fasted about it Getting in the airforce as a jet fighter pilot is really slim odds.  There are so many hurdles. anyway.  He left his job and lives on military wages (not much). He went to officer school and it was really hard. He barely made the cut Every time when he did not think he could go on, he called my dad and my dad reminded him that he was following personal revelation from the Lord and to continue he went thru basic pilot training.  Very difficult in the prop planes. my brother had never flown a plane or been in a cockpit But when it came to the aptitude tests he survived when one by one the logical picks fell away Before long he was flying a jet for the first time.  It is very intense and very difficult and most other pilots have a life time of prep but then my brother felt like he was one with the plane.  He excelled and soared past everyone to the top of his class.  He is a fighter pilot now and training in two planes so the moral is, the odds for him to succeed with no background and the risk to his family was crazy but he knew the lord pointed his path in that direction and he gave his all and trusted in the lord even if the thought he might never make it.
thats a great story my dad is also very similar right from time, my dad wanted to be a mathematician
That could be you too.  Dont rule yourself out.  ever.  ask the lord often.  accept his will even when it does not seem like it is in harmony with your plan You have a wise dad!
but he came from a poor home,so his dad couldnt send him to college
I am all ears (eyes).  tell me
my dad had to work his butt of to pay for himself to get an associates degree after working in the american embassy, he decided that he would love to go back to school and at least get a BSC He had enough money to send himself to college so he was a partime student work on the weekdays and school on the weekend i dont know how he juggled both, with three kids to take care of, but he did but he didnt study math anymore, he studied business administration funny, cause my dad always hated accounting but he passed well, and now he has graduated i am really proud of him for following his heart and doing what he felt was best for him.
that is an inspirational story!
He still works in the embassy though, but at least now he is happy Yeah, my dad is really cool, and he is very funny Everyone in our branch loves him and looks up to him
you have a great example and a great foundation.
thanks bro I am going to follow your advice about football i will start from the intramural, then try out after my 2 years on mission
I am glad it may be helpful.  Of course, the Lord will guide you and put the right people in your path He will give you strength to achieve even above your abilities but I will be for the glory of his plan.  And you will be happy regardless of the out come. I definitely want to follow your story.
amen Thanks man
We are starting our mothers day dinner.  This was a great chat.  Very happy we connected.  I will look for you again on line.
sure man you all should have a great day
take care.  and its probably time to fill that dog food dish again.
tell your mum i wish her a very happy mothers day stay safe
thanx!  very kind of you.
i hope we get connected again! Bye!