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6 years 9 months ago - 6 years 9 months ago #288103 by Brick
Well, everyone else seems to be doing it now so I thought give it a go too!

This is a free-for-all, I won't take offence, ask any questions thread.

I'm Brick, I've been on the Jedi Path (or started calling it that) for the last 18 months, and have been an apprentice under Alexandre Orion for about half of that time. I'm 21 (soon to be 22) years old, from a little village in England with a population of 313 (pretty sure that includes the farm animals too) and am currently completing my University Degree in Quantity Surveying (more interesting than it sounds) part-time, whilst working as a Trainee Quantity Surveyor full-time.

I have quite a few interests, but my work/uni commitments mean that I'm constantly struggling to find free time to enjoy them.

I also really want to get a dog at some point

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6 years 9 months ago - 6 years 9 months ago #288104 by
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LOL "quantity surveying" sounds like you count stuff or make sure stuff is counted correctly. So I must ask, what is quantity surveying?

Also what kind of dog do you want to get?
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6 years 9 months ago - 6 years 9 months ago #288105 by Brick

Kyrin Wyldstar wrote: LOL "quantity surveying" sounds like you count stuff or make sure stuff is counted correctly. So I must ask, what is quantity surveying?

Also what kind of dog do you want to get?


Well, if you ask an Engineer they'll tell you I count bricks :S

Basically, a QS advises on construction costs and contracts ie, I make sure the Engineers don't spend to much (they can't be trusted :laugh: ), and I help to resolve any disputes that might occur between the different contractors.

The dog would have to be either a Border Collie (growing up in the country I used to love watching them herd sheep), or a Golden Labrador (I've always imagined myself as an old man, sitting in an armchair by the fire, smoking a pipe, with my trusty Golden Labrador by my side :laugh: )

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What have you found hardest about Jediism to date, and how have you overcome it?

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6 years 9 months ago #288137 by JamesSand

Basically, a QS advises on construction costs and contracts ie, I make sure the Engineers don't spend to much (they can't be trusted :laugh: ),



YOU'RE THE BEAN COUNTER!

The mortal enemy of all good projects!

You might as well have introduced yourself as the "Fun Police" :laugh:
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6 years 9 months ago #288140 by Rex
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JamesSand wrote:

Basically, a QS advises on construction costs and contracts ie, I make sure the Engineers don't spend to much (they can't be trusted :laugh: ),



YOU'RE THE BEAN COUNTER!

The mortal enemy of all good projects!

You might as well have introduced yourself as the "Fun Police" :laugh:

So you're the oversight sorcerer who always wants a BOM..? :laugh:
Do you think you've learned anything interesting from your studies/experience on the "dark side" that give you a unique perspective on Jediism or life?

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6 years 9 months ago #288176 by Brick

tzb wrote: What have you found hardest about Jediism to date, and how have you overcome it?


Oooh, thats a good question Stu!

Erm, in terms of the Doctrine? I'd say probably the the 2nd teaching, 'Jedi maintain a clear mind'. I constantly have a million things going through my mind, which I suppose knocks the Three Tenets out of wack too as I'm not that good at 'pruning the irrelevant and pouring the best of your mind into what you are doing'. Meditation has helped with this a lot, and [strike]Marta[/strike] Amyntas made me some meditation beads, which she gave me this past weekend and they've already helped by giving me something to focus on. I've also used the guided meditation you did a number of times (it's really good, do another one)!

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6 years 9 months ago #288179 by Brick

Rex wrote:

JamesSand wrote:

Basically, a QS advises on construction costs and contracts ie, I make sure the Engineers don't spend to much (they can't be trusted :laugh: ),



YOU'RE THE BEAN COUNTER!

The mortal enemy of all good projects!

You might as well have introduced yourself as the "Fun Police" :laugh:

So you're the oversight sorcerer who always wants a BOM..? :laugh:
Do you think you've learned anything interesting from your studies/experience on the "dark side" that give you a unique perspective on Jediism or life?


Haha! In the UK construction industry, Quantity Surveying is often referred to as the 'dark side' (no joke)!

A lot of my job involves mediating between two parties that are disagreeing over one thing or another (usually money), so being able to empathise with both sides and help find a solution that works for everyone is really important. This is a fairly obvious Jedi trait.

However, I've also learnt that sometimes people just aren't willing to play ball and to compromise, and at times like this it is necessary to call in the Storm Troopers, turn on my lightsaber and crush the Rebel Scum :laugh:

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6 years 9 months ago #288180 by JamesSand

However, I've also learnt that sometimes people just aren't willing to play ball and to compromise, and at times like this it is necessary to call in the Storm Troopers, turn on my lightsaber and crush the Rebel Scum :laugh:


I assume by "Rebel Scum" you mean
"stingy client tighter than a fish's wossname"

and not

"Visionary who only wants to work with the resources required to make dreams a reality, is that so much to ask for?"
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6 years 9 months ago #288185 by
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How many beads are there on the meditationchain :laugh:

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