Apprentice promotions, forum terms, and community progress

Our chance to rejoice is coming someday.

It's a handshake.

I traveled through Italy during 1973 and stopped in Monaco outside any racing schedule. An upscale spot right by the water in Nice had no clue how to prepare ravioli. Finding decent pizza turned out tough just about everywhere. We pulled over at the first place we spotted after crossing into Italy and ordered spaghetti, though the message got garbled somehow. I stretched out for hours beneath the tilted tower in Pisa. The top Italian meals showed up later in Germany. Those days felt pretty fun.

zerodocusmuchocrocushallabalusabub....this weird string works like the hidden code our whole circle relies on at the usual meeting spot.

Oh shit

that too

Your journey seems fantastic. Exploring Europe back in the seventies sounds like quite the experience. Relaxing for a while near the leaning tower in Pisa seems ideal. Glad that the ravioli event occurred in France instead of Italy. Otherwise the local pasta enforcers would get involved right away. Should you visit Italy again, inform me and I can arrange for you to try genuine protected origin items.

Wondering if a spot remains for someone brand new here? 😉 Grateful for the cheers and shove that helped reach this point, no chance I'd arrive without the crew 🤣 Castles appeal to me 🏰

I truly don't know, but perhaps this comes about after sharing lots of clever posts and no longer doubting myself constantly 🤭

Thanks for saying that, it's thoughtful. I'm not certain about any kind of growth like that, but I have come across several insights during my time. Right now, the key points seem to be these: Staying observant and avoiding taking anything for granted has been essential. Learning continues without end, with new details always emerging. What works varies from person to person since reactions aren't the same. Taking things at a measured pace and staying careful has proven valuable. The most significant though is that hands-on time provides greater knowledge than written instructions, plus much can be gained by hearing from others who went before.

Grateful for that note! Looking forward to those events since the trainees advancement gathering stays open for everyone.

They ought to test their skills using me as the example. It'd be hilarious if that specific notice showed up despite all the comments I've made.

Absolutely, moving up the levels makes me feel like I'm back in class, whether the early years or later ones, I can't quite pinpoint it, same as some others noted earlier haha

You'll have your shot before long. Stick with it since the finish is close. Jumped right back into earning points like usual lol

The system still showed me as the starting rank when I first jumped into this thread. Still narrowing down the list. I know I'll need another round of that one item soon and definitely want to add the copper peptide. Looking into options that might help with the tiredness it causes, so the free-shipping cutoff probably won't even come into play. My inner bargain hunter will make sure of it.

The upgrade seems to hit the second you hit post. I'm all for keeping that bargain-loving side safe, so chasing the free-shipping goal makes total sense. Let me know how the copper works out. I'm interested to hear if it brings any real difference.

The group is ready for you whenever you're ready.

Welcome aboard the Apprentice crew! Hat's on and doors are wide open.

Wait, you think you're still waiting? Looks like the rank already changed without you noticing. Time for a full celebration with slow-motion cap toss, lights, and music.

OMG! WOOOOOOOO!!

It'll click before you expect. The confused stage is almost done.

If it were just a post count, folks would probably just post a bunch to climb faster. Basing it on real interaction makes more sense for keeping the place useful. From what I've noticed, direct messages open once you reach Apprentice.

Yes! Really happy for you. Another upgrade complete. And thanks. Now just waiting on the invite to the big celebration. Hope the show goes all night.