Sounds like you have a plan. That's good. I worked a job all through college like jk. Do your studies and apply yourself and you'll be fine. Definitely take some time to party/mingle. Because........

So your going to be one of those people that I curse daily.

Nonsense. Go to a few parties. Chase some girls. Don't over do it, but life is too short not to have some fun.

Preston is One Bright kid... and pretty grounded for his age.

… so bright he can’t figure out what he got grounded for ? Lol

I had a lot of fun with the wife
I started college/techschool at 17 had a semester in before I turned 18 , finished my associate at 19 , met the wife while I was working full time and going to night school
wrapped up my Batcheler's in computer science at 20 took 3 years but I went year round no summers off so i squeezed 9 semesters into 3 years

Gave her a ring about 8 months after I met her , got married 13 months after that.

Hind sight I should have married here in less than 13 months but when your young you think things like a year of engagement is a good round number. but she took 6 more months to finish here degree at UW Madison so she was sorta busy till Mid December when she graduated , she did a 4 year in 3 1/2 so I guess 13 months wasn't so bad , nah is sucked but any way.

3 kids by 25 , it's been a ride

I always knew we weren't going to live forever just about every man in my family has a heart attack at 63-67 if make it to the hospital they roto rooter you out good 15-20 more years seems to be the norm.
Then other things can happen.
remember don't waster your time , it won't be long enough.

good luck finding that wife , I got real lucky

No kidding. But I guess if he's a real nerd that wouldn't likely be a problem.

John - that is one of the funniest things you have ever said. In the many, many years I’ve known you, never dreamed you would say that!!

Thanks for making me smile.

good luck on your plan, just remember to enjoy life along the way