Guest speaker acceptance letter
my last letter
2024.05.14 16:07 killakittybaby my last letter
i have tried to stop writing sappy love letters for you, i know you don’t care much for them anyway.
this is my last time writing on here. you never see them, i get harassed by random people who assume i’m the person they’re looking for, and i delete all of my submissions. what a waste of feelings, right?
i just want to say that i’ll love you forever, no matter what becomes of us. my love for you will always remain in one way or another. i don’t mind that you aren’t capable of loving me back. i used to, but i have accepted that you’re working on yourself and don’t have room for anything else. that’s okay, i’m glad you are honest with me and putting yourself first. you need to be more selfish with your energy, i know people take advantage of your kindness. i’m sorry that the world has been cruel to you. you didn’t deserve any of it. i wish i could take your pain away. i’ll just love you through it, from a distance.
i’ll always be cheering you on. i just want to see you happy, my love. i’m more than okay with just being your friend as long as it means having you around.
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this is my last time writing on here. you never see them, i get harassed by random people who assume i’m the person they’re looking for, and i delete all of my submissions. what a waste of feelings, right?
i just want to say that i’ll love you forever, no matter what becomes of us. my love for you will always remain in one way or another. i don’t mind that you aren’t capable of loving me back. i used to, but i have accepted that you’re working on yourself and don’t have room for anything else. that’s okay, i’m glad you are honest with me and putting yourself first. you need to be more selfish with your energy, i know people take advantage of your kindness. i’m sorry that the world has been cruel to you. you didn’t deserve any of it. i wish i could take your pain away. i’ll just love you through it, from a distance.
i’ll always be cheering you on. i just want to see you happy, my love. i’m more than okay with just being your friend as long as it means having you around.
2024.05.14 16:00 Drustan1 AITA for not wanting to take our host out to dinner after spending a week at her home
This happened a while ago, but I’d love y’all’s feedback. I (18m) and my girlfriend (20f) went to visit a friend of ours from HS. Penny (22f) went to school a few states away in their capital and was staying for a summer term. She had a break before it began, no money to go anywhere, no friends left in town and wanted us to drive out to keep her company. We saved up some money, borrowed a car and drove 10 1/2 hours to get there. She was all excited to see us and said that she was taking us to a show that night at a club for driving all the way there. She said that we’d go dancing, so we brought one casual outfit to dance in, but she said it’d be fine for going to a show. She then told us that she couldn’t afford to feed us at all, so we were going to her grocery store to buy our food. She took us to the fanciest and most expensive food store that I have ever been in, even to this day. We got what we could afford and returned home kinda worn out by then, but she insisted we had to go to this show to that night. So she took us- and made us pay for the tickets ourselves. Apparently she thought that taking someone to a show was reserving tickets for them to pay for and Physically Taking Them To The Show. We were quite tired by the time the show ended kind of late that night and we had fun, but looked forward to bed. When we finally got home, she pulled out a big bottle of rum and magazines that she’d bought at the store and told us that we were going to make an anonymous threat letter to our old boss at a big box store we’d all worked at. She poured herself a drink and got to work looking for letters as we tried to stay awake. We weren’t offered any rum, or even water to drink while she got drunk over the TWO HOURS she spent threatening old Mr Carter. When she was finally done, Penny announced that we were all going to bed- and that her house rules were that me and my girlfriend were forbidden from having sex in her home. She went on and said she’d be able to hear it, that somehow she would be able to tell and that wasn’t something that grownups did - she simply wouldn’t stand for it and she would throw us out right away. With that she marched off to bed. We were both pretty shocked and I was just mad, not because we couldn’t sleep together but because she was ordering us around and would throw us out in the middle of the night. Mostly we were both offended because we weren’t the kind of people who would be tacky enough to obviously and intentionally have sex in a small apartment when we weren’t by ourselves.
Well, the rest of the time we had fun, believe it or not. I guess I’d forgotten how bossy Penny was, and Sam (my gf) was always deferential to her and she fell back in to that pretty fast, although it wasn’t sitting too well with her anymore and I was glad about that. This brings us to the end of the trip and our falling out: Sam and I were running out of money. We’d gone to a bunch of places, eating and drinking and shopping and had been pretty open and loud about our shrinking bankroll. We had enough for the gas to go home and an emergency fund which we weren’t going to use because we were responsible and realistic with money. Beyond that we had maybe $$25 for food or whatever on our way home. So it came as a shock when Sam came and told me on our last morning there that we were going out to dinner that night. Penny had told Sam that it was was customary for guests to treat their hosts for all their hospitality and either give them an expensive gift to complement their decor or treat them to a nice meal. Since she was renting, we were taking her out- and she had made the reservation weeks ago. I had never heard of this, but since my parents had no friends and hers didn’t entertain much, we honestly couldn’t say. I resented it from the beginning, because probably more than once a day, Penny had said this this smartass comment about how we should be really happy/thankful about her letting us stay at her place for free instead of having to pay for a hotel. Only, she wasn’t kidding, she meant it. As dinner approached, we realized that we’d have to blow all our money and probably a fair chunk of the emergency fund as well. We were waiting in our club clothes when Penny came out dressed up fancier than I had ever seen her except for senior prom. We both were immediately alarmed and wanted to know exactly where we were going. She said that it was just really the only nice place in town that the kids went to for nice dates, not that it was fancy. Sam asked about her dress and Penny said she just felt like looking nice for a change. Since she was a card carrying tomboy, Sam was sure we were under dressed. We both worked at upscale department stores and had killer wardrobes, so her not telling us that we were going to need a dress outfit was bullshit. On the way, Penny got more and more excited on the way there, telling us about how her friends had all been there and that she hadn’t because she couldn’t afford it. Alarm bells were now ringing in my ears and I was just about to say we shouldn’t go when she said that we’d arrived. She darted into the fanciest French restaurant in that state’s capital! Sam and I looked like Walmart wannabes while Penny flounced up and asked for her reservation. The walls were hung with silk, the chairs were gold leafed, and the prices were . . . I don’t know how to explain it. The menu looked normal on the left side that listed/described the extravagant food, but when I looked at what everything cost? It looked like a price list for diamond rings. Sam and I were stared at each other and quietly began discussing our options. I wanted to leave, just tell Penny that we couldn’t afford it either and that we’d take her somewhere else. Sam would not have that- she said that we’d be fine, spend the emergency money and move on. Penny had to have heard us saying all this, she had put down her menu and was looking at us when we looked up. Sam asked her what she was going to have, since we had realized that our options were based off of what whatever was leftover from her dinner. Surf and turf she said with a smile. The most expensive thing on the menu. Sam insisted that Penny get what she wanted for her dream meal; I insisted that Sam eat a meal, so she got the cheapest sandwich they had. I had a small side salad, Literally the cheapest thing they had. We had just enough for the bill and a miserable tip, which I still feel bad about.
I have probably never been so mad about a person doing something that they knew was wrong and did it anyway because they knew that they would get away with. I was done. That was it for me and Penny. I’m not able to hide my feelings about people who behave like this and she knew that I was angry. She felt that she had every right to be taken out to dinner and get whatever she wanted (I forgot to add that she purposely got the most expensive meal that was meant for 2 so she’d have food for days) and that I was being a bad guest for making her feel uncomfortable about it. She got all snarky about it towards me afterwards- like I cared- but it made trouble for Sam. It also probably made me and Sam end our 4 year relationship, too, or at least it started it. Which was a shame, really, but maybe for the best.
I still think that since she didn’t do anything for us- LITERALLY NOTHING- that we didn’t owe her shit. If she had fed us, at least once, given us something to drink, besides tap water, paid for our show tix, bought us drinks when we were out, Anything besides letting us sleep on her floor, which she kept making such a big deal about- saving us the price of a hotel. Well, we wouldn’t have needed a hotel if she hadn’t been so lonely and begged us to drive 21 hours and spend tons of money to amuse her. Yes we enjoyed it, but we would have had fun by ourselves at home with our friends, without repercussions for borrowing a car and would have had all that money to spend on things at home.
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Well, the rest of the time we had fun, believe it or not. I guess I’d forgotten how bossy Penny was, and Sam (my gf) was always deferential to her and she fell back in to that pretty fast, although it wasn’t sitting too well with her anymore and I was glad about that. This brings us to the end of the trip and our falling out: Sam and I were running out of money. We’d gone to a bunch of places, eating and drinking and shopping and had been pretty open and loud about our shrinking bankroll. We had enough for the gas to go home and an emergency fund which we weren’t going to use because we were responsible and realistic with money. Beyond that we had maybe $$25 for food or whatever on our way home. So it came as a shock when Sam came and told me on our last morning there that we were going out to dinner that night. Penny had told Sam that it was was customary for guests to treat their hosts for all their hospitality and either give them an expensive gift to complement their decor or treat them to a nice meal. Since she was renting, we were taking her out- and she had made the reservation weeks ago. I had never heard of this, but since my parents had no friends and hers didn’t entertain much, we honestly couldn’t say. I resented it from the beginning, because probably more than once a day, Penny had said this this smartass comment about how we should be really happy/thankful about her letting us stay at her place for free instead of having to pay for a hotel. Only, she wasn’t kidding, she meant it. As dinner approached, we realized that we’d have to blow all our money and probably a fair chunk of the emergency fund as well. We were waiting in our club clothes when Penny came out dressed up fancier than I had ever seen her except for senior prom. We both were immediately alarmed and wanted to know exactly where we were going. She said that it was just really the only nice place in town that the kids went to for nice dates, not that it was fancy. Sam asked about her dress and Penny said she just felt like looking nice for a change. Since she was a card carrying tomboy, Sam was sure we were under dressed. We both worked at upscale department stores and had killer wardrobes, so her not telling us that we were going to need a dress outfit was bullshit. On the way, Penny got more and more excited on the way there, telling us about how her friends had all been there and that she hadn’t because she couldn’t afford it. Alarm bells were now ringing in my ears and I was just about to say we shouldn’t go when she said that we’d arrived. She darted into the fanciest French restaurant in that state’s capital! Sam and I looked like Walmart wannabes while Penny flounced up and asked for her reservation. The walls were hung with silk, the chairs were gold leafed, and the prices were . . . I don’t know how to explain it. The menu looked normal on the left side that listed/described the extravagant food, but when I looked at what everything cost? It looked like a price list for diamond rings. Sam and I were stared at each other and quietly began discussing our options. I wanted to leave, just tell Penny that we couldn’t afford it either and that we’d take her somewhere else. Sam would not have that- she said that we’d be fine, spend the emergency money and move on. Penny had to have heard us saying all this, she had put down her menu and was looking at us when we looked up. Sam asked her what she was going to have, since we had realized that our options were based off of what whatever was leftover from her dinner. Surf and turf she said with a smile. The most expensive thing on the menu. Sam insisted that Penny get what she wanted for her dream meal; I insisted that Sam eat a meal, so she got the cheapest sandwich they had. I had a small side salad, Literally the cheapest thing they had. We had just enough for the bill and a miserable tip, which I still feel bad about.
I have probably never been so mad about a person doing something that they knew was wrong and did it anyway because they knew that they would get away with. I was done. That was it for me and Penny. I’m not able to hide my feelings about people who behave like this and she knew that I was angry. She felt that she had every right to be taken out to dinner and get whatever she wanted (I forgot to add that she purposely got the most expensive meal that was meant for 2 so she’d have food for days) and that I was being a bad guest for making her feel uncomfortable about it. She got all snarky about it towards me afterwards- like I cared- but it made trouble for Sam. It also probably made me and Sam end our 4 year relationship, too, or at least it started it. Which was a shame, really, but maybe for the best.
I still think that since she didn’t do anything for us- LITERALLY NOTHING- that we didn’t owe her shit. If she had fed us, at least once, given us something to drink, besides tap water, paid for our show tix, bought us drinks when we were out, Anything besides letting us sleep on her floor, which she kept making such a big deal about- saving us the price of a hotel. Well, we wouldn’t have needed a hotel if she hadn’t been so lonely and begged us to drive 21 hours and spend tons of money to amuse her. Yes we enjoyed it, but we would have had fun by ourselves at home with our friends, without repercussions for borrowing a car and would have had all that money to spend on things at home.
2024.05.14 15:52 More_Gene_7950 I'm not sure what is happening.
I was at a course today (required by my place of work). The course leader did not warm up to me, and I'm not sure why.
I've experienced this since I was a child.
I was diagnosed with ASD a couple of years ago, I never put it down on my CV/ resume. I don't want any disadvantage placed on me, regardless of what the world touts as 'normal.' The non divergent group of people still do not accept it. It's like a subconscious autocue for them to put you in the queue/ on the side.
The course coordinator said I was disrespectful (they were supposed to point out our weaknesses). However I nodded a long to what she said, I took notes of what she said, I did my best to make eye contact etc. I said hello to her when I entered the class, I said goodbye and thank you when I was leaving. I gave her a great rating for her survey even after that. Although I found her passive aggressive, I do not want to hurt anyone's employability.
But still, it's the same experience. No matter what I do.
I remember when I was on another course (much younger), and the course provider at the front kept prompting me to answer, even though no one else was answering. This did not make logical sense to me. I just wanted to listen and learn, take notes, and volunteer a question if I was unsure, or an answer if I was sure.
I genuinely don't get it.
I am awkward in social settings, but I try my best to be cordial and pleasant. I try to have open body language, and it's not even trying, because mostly I just want to learn. I am very interested in other people. So I believe I am a good listener. I can always remember what people have said to me.
I honestly don't know what to do anymore. I cannot be anymore respectful to the speaker or client than I already am. I'm just not sure anymore.
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I've experienced this since I was a child.
I was diagnosed with ASD a couple of years ago, I never put it down on my CV/ resume. I don't want any disadvantage placed on me, regardless of what the world touts as 'normal.' The non divergent group of people still do not accept it. It's like a subconscious autocue for them to put you in the queue/ on the side.
The course coordinator said I was disrespectful (they were supposed to point out our weaknesses). However I nodded a long to what she said, I took notes of what she said, I did my best to make eye contact etc. I said hello to her when I entered the class, I said goodbye and thank you when I was leaving. I gave her a great rating for her survey even after that. Although I found her passive aggressive, I do not want to hurt anyone's employability.
But still, it's the same experience. No matter what I do.
I remember when I was on another course (much younger), and the course provider at the front kept prompting me to answer, even though no one else was answering. This did not make logical sense to me. I just wanted to listen and learn, take notes, and volunteer a question if I was unsure, or an answer if I was sure.
I genuinely don't get it.
I am awkward in social settings, but I try my best to be cordial and pleasant. I try to have open body language, and it's not even trying, because mostly I just want to learn. I am very interested in other people. So I believe I am a good listener. I can always remember what people have said to me.
I honestly don't know what to do anymore. I cannot be anymore respectful to the speaker or client than I already am. I'm just not sure anymore.
2024.05.14 15:42 Periklos_Kyriakidis I've got some poems/songs I wrote about the girl I like.
They're the only ones I've ever written, it's my first time doing it so I honestly don't know if they're good or anything so if you don't mind please be kind. It's very important to me to give me your feedback cause in two days it's the last ever day of school and I'm thinking of giving them to her. I've spoken to her so many times and all of these times she denied me but I can't stop loving her. Anyway here you go:
Sweet girl Your beauty makes me shiver I could stare at you all day Cause what you deliver Makes me wanna go insane
Sweet girl You make me lose my mind I love to hear your voice You're just one of a kind You're my number one choice
Sweet girl There's nobody like you I'm longing for the days we'll spend Please love me as I do Will you help me mend?
Your eyes mesmerize me Your voice, oh, so charming I want to hold you tight And taste your sweet skin
Cause there's no girl like you You're the only one who's stolen my heart Yeah, yeah, you're so brilliant You're on top of my world
Tried to approach you so many times But I've always failed to reach you If I could only achieve that dream I'd tell you the whole truth about me
You've broken my heart into pieces And now I'm left in tears I just wish you could understand How much I love you, my dear
Maybe I'm not perfect As much as you are But, baby, does it really matter? Cause I love you so much I'll do anything to be with you
I thought I had lost you But you resurfaced in my life You captured my mind once more You were again stuck in my thoughts
I saw the light again You ignited my spark once more You cured my misery Baby, please accept my love
I've tried to turn the page But I couldn't move on You're so unique, my love I'll fight once again to win your heart
I just can't get you out of my mind There's no way out I've fought so hard my feelings But you always end up winning
But now it's clear I'll forever love you Right till the end of time My heart belongs to you
You are so wholesome You're so, so wonderful Your beauty is just mind-blowing You're like a blooming flower
I'll always protect you I'll always defend you I'll forever be there for you I was designed to love you I was born to be with you I was destined for your love
I thought you were different Thought we were meant to be But now I'll give all this an end Cause now I know
I wasted my love in you I wasted myself just for you How can you do this to me Oh baby why you're so mean
I wasted my love in you I spent all my time for you Oh can't you see my love Do you have any feelings at all?
All your lies Deceived me for real Now just get out of my life I can't withstand your heel
You were laughing at my back While you were on my thoughts Now I'm on my own and I rack My efforts have come to nought
I wasted my love for you I wasted myself just for you Why can't my love be enough Bitch, why you're so rough
I wasted my love for you I planned my life so I'd be with you I'm still drowned in my grief I just can't get no relief
Now I really know Love isn't real Now I really know Love's a big, big lie
I wasted my love for you I wasted myself just for you How can you do this to me Oh baby why you're so mean
I wasted my love for you I wasted myself just for you I'll be free when you're out of my head Til then I won't be taking a rest
He would wish he just knew What was about to happen As now he's drowning for you In those tears of blood
Leaving the bus Sees her stand in the middle Walking close to her now The time has finally come
Your pigeon post has arrived It's got a letter for you mistress Don't you let this boy die In his tears of blood
All I wanted was you Wish you could just accept me You're my most precious jewel I can't live without you
All the missed opportunities That I had with you Now I can't escape Wish I had made no mistake And skipped none of these Missed opportunities
I tried real hard To get you my darling And as I finally made it You just denied
All those years later I'm still thinking of you My heart's still in pain No medicine can heal me
All the missed opportunities That I had with you Now I can't escape Wish I had made no mistake And skipped none of these Missed opportunities
I dream of the days with you I dream of the nights for us two I dream of our endless conversations I dream of us two Hang out in the still of the night
I dream of you and me Walking hand in hand I fantasize of the moments When you'd whisper in my ear
I dream of the places we'll see And all things we'll experience together I dream of those precious moments Smirking to one another
I dream of my future And you hold a special place on it Please never wake me up I can't get enough of this.
I wish you all didn't let me down I've lost my lust for life All I want is
Take me back To the 15th of December And leave me no room for escape
Bring me back To the 15th of December To find my peace at last
You were my only joy In my bitter, boring life Now I've lost my will To even just try
I'm still dreaming of you When you sat next to me Oh God will you please
Take me back To the 15th of December And make my dream realise
Get me back To the 15th of December Hear again that song of the Mats
As I sit now myself I see you in the distance I just wanna let you know You got my soul in trance
Tonight you blew my mind You were like a princess Oh baby can't you feel My invisible glances
Staring at you all night You captured my eyes You were my shooting star You were brighter than Venus
Then you talked to me And I struggled to move When you looked at me My heart almost melted
Tonight you stole my heart I just died in your sight But still you cannot feel My invisible glances
Now you'll be there for me The moment I was looking for But it won't last for long As you'll still fly away from me
Will you bid me farewell Before you leave me After all the moments we lived Will you even care for me
The last one is unfinished. Well, I think most are but they seem completed tbh.
Thanks for your time too 😂
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Sweet Girl
Sweet girl You invaded in my life In a dull day of September I didn't understand outright But you marked me foreverSweet girl Your beauty makes me shiver I could stare at you all day Cause what you deliver Makes me wanna go insane
Sweet girl You make me lose my mind I love to hear your voice You're just one of a kind You're my number one choice
Sweet girl There's nobody like you I'm longing for the days we'll spend Please love me as I do Will you help me mend?
Letter To My Love
It was the day my life changed forever At first I didn't realize But now I really know You're the love of my lifeYour eyes mesmerize me Your voice, oh, so charming I want to hold you tight And taste your sweet skin
Cause there's no girl like you You're the only one who's stolen my heart Yeah, yeah, you're so brilliant You're on top of my world
Tried to approach you so many times But I've always failed to reach you If I could only achieve that dream I'd tell you the whole truth about me
You've broken my heart into pieces And now I'm left in tears I just wish you could understand How much I love you, my dear
Maybe I'm not perfect As much as you are But, baby, does it really matter? Cause I love you so much I'll do anything to be with you
I thought I had lost you But you resurfaced in my life You captured my mind once more You were again stuck in my thoughts
I saw the light again You ignited my spark once more You cured my misery Baby, please accept my love
I've tried to turn the page But I couldn't move on You're so unique, my love I'll fight once again to win your heart
I just can't get you out of my mind There's no way out I've fought so hard my feelings But you always end up winning
But now it's clear I'll forever love you Right till the end of time My heart belongs to you
You are so wholesome You're so, so wonderful Your beauty is just mind-blowing You're like a blooming flower
I'll always protect you I'll always defend you I'll forever be there for you I was designed to love you I was born to be with you I was destined for your love
Wasted Love
You seemed like a treasure Hard to be found Turns out my pleasure Wasn't for you boundI thought you were different Thought we were meant to be But now I'll give all this an end Cause now I know
I wasted my love in you I wasted myself just for you How can you do this to me Oh baby why you're so mean
I wasted my love in you I spent all my time for you Oh can't you see my love Do you have any feelings at all?
All your lies Deceived me for real Now just get out of my life I can't withstand your heel
You were laughing at my back While you were on my thoughts Now I'm on my own and I rack My efforts have come to nought
I wasted my love for you I wasted myself just for you Why can't my love be enough Bitch, why you're so rough
I wasted my love for you I planned my life so I'd be with you I'm still drowned in my grief I just can't get no relief
Now I really know Love isn't real Now I really know Love's a big, big lie
I wasted my love for you I wasted myself just for you How can you do this to me Oh baby why you're so mean
I wasted my love for you I wasted myself just for you I'll be free when you're out of my head Til then I won't be taking a rest
Tears of Blood
He got the chance of his life Says I gotta be decisive I'm not gonna crack He'll let his heart do the jobHe would wish he just knew What was about to happen As now he's drowning for you In those tears of blood
Leaving the bus Sees her stand in the middle Walking close to her now The time has finally come
Your pigeon post has arrived It's got a letter for you mistress Don't you let this boy die In his tears of blood
Missed Opportunities
Lying here alone and helpless Wandering around the past Seeing all those who've gone Thinking of what could've beenAll I wanted was you Wish you could just accept me You're my most precious jewel I can't live without you
All the missed opportunities That I had with you Now I can't escape Wish I had made no mistake And skipped none of these Missed opportunities
I tried real hard To get you my darling And as I finally made it You just denied
All those years later I'm still thinking of you My heart's still in pain No medicine can heal me
All the missed opportunities That I had with you Now I can't escape Wish I had made no mistake And skipped none of these Missed opportunities
I Dream Of...
I dream of you girl Being with me I dream of us two Sitting next to each otherI dream of the days with you I dream of the nights for us two I dream of our endless conversations I dream of us two Hang out in the still of the night
I dream of you and me Walking hand in hand I fantasize of the moments When you'd whisper in my ear
I dream of the places we'll see And all things we'll experience together I dream of those precious moments Smirking to one another
I dream of my future And you hold a special place on it Please never wake me up I can't get enough of this.
15th of December
Stranded alone in my room Like a butterfly in the winter Things didn't go to plan I have lost my faithI wish you all didn't let me down I've lost my lust for life All I want is
Take me back To the 15th of December And leave me no room for escape
Bring me back To the 15th of December To find my peace at last
You were my only joy In my bitter, boring life Now I've lost my will To even just try
I'm still dreaming of you When you sat next to me Oh God will you please
Take me back To the 15th of December And make my dream realise
Get me back To the 15th of December Hear again that song of the Mats
Invisible Glances
Arriving on the scene With my superhero boot Checking the time then I say Let the fun shootAs I sit now myself I see you in the distance I just wanna let you know You got my soul in trance
Tonight you blew my mind You were like a princess Oh baby can't you feel My invisible glances
Staring at you all night You captured my eyes You were my shooting star You were brighter than Venus
Then you talked to me And I struggled to move When you looked at me My heart almost melted
Tonight you stole my heart I just died in your sight But still you cannot feel My invisible glances
Bid Me Farewell?
Another day comes by And I still miss you baby Everything around me Reminds me of your sightNow you'll be there for me The moment I was looking for But it won't last for long As you'll still fly away from me
Will you bid me farewell Before you leave me After all the moments we lived Will you even care for me
The last one is unfinished. Well, I think most are but they seem completed tbh.
Thanks for your time too 😂
2024.05.14 15:41 Alternative_Grape771 Post Wedding Regrets - advice for letting go and moving on
Hi all!
This is a first time post and I'd really appreciate any insight from others who had post wedding regrets... I'm really struggling with our day and it's so disheartening for me and my husband.
In short: we planned an outdoor, destination wedding but were unlucky enough to have rain the entire weekend. The rain spun me out so much and triggered so much anxiety that I didn't interact and greet my guests like I wanted to. I am left feeling like I have disappointed everyone and they regret even making the effort to come to our wedding.
Does anyone have any advice or words on how they dealt with a similar experience?
Full story:
The Background: We are expats; I'm Irish, he is from the UK and we met in The Netherlands. We both decided to have our wedding abroad because we didn't feel it was right to choose one location over the other so we opted for the beautiful Portugal. About a year before the wedding, he was offered a job in Sweden so we relocated 6 months before our wedding date (another big undertaking).
Destination weddings always cause some rumblings but in our case, there wasn't really a location to choose that would keep everyone happy so we wanted to make it a little city break so people could really get something extra from the weekend.
The week of the wedding: Well, if you hadn't guessed already: it poured with rain the days before and after our planned outdoor wedding. (The sun did come out by Monday so anyone staying longer did get to experience some sunshine but most people only stayed Friday - Monday morning).... We had to opt for a Plan B and convert to indoors... but I was so spun out by the rain and the guilt of disappointed guests that I really wasn't fully present to greet them the days before. I went into total panic mode. The guilt was so overwhelming that I found it very awkward to talk to a lot of my guests. Of course, I tried to put on a brave face and I hugged them and thanked them for coming...
We had a meetup the night before the wedding. This was supposed to be outdoors in a square with lots of bars but we switched to the hotel. In a panic move, I put 1000EUR behind the bar as a gesture for the guests.
The Wedding Day: On the actual day, I was still a bit shell-shocked and couldn't really enjoy the morning getting ready. My poor bridesmaids didn't know what to do and the whole getting ready experience was a pretty silent affair.
Thankfully, I came around a few hours before the ceremony and realized I had to accept it for what it is. My partner during all this was keeping everything jolly and light and making jokes about the weather.
Walking down the aisle was actually really fun and I loved seeing him there waiting for me. We had a short, informal ceremony given by a friend of my husbands.
After the ceremony, we started with a receiving line but we were ushered to a different location by the venue coordinator and unfortunately, the receiving line kind of fell apart at that stage.
While I have vague memories of hugging people, I really don't remember if I got everybody.
Then the rest of the day is a bit of a blur. I started to do table visits but didn't get very far and then I just remember my husband telling me that he had gotten me a plate of food and that I should sit down and eat...
The rest of the night was spent dancing but not really socializing properly.
We had put on a free bar, BBQ with great food, a band and a DJ.
Families: My husbands family are more introvert and quiet and didn't socialize very well during the wedding. they didn't even congratulate him (there is a complex relationship there)... his mum became upset at the dinner table and started crying and then she left the top table to sit with her friend.
My family are more sociable but my dad is a drinker and he gets quite selfish when he drinks so he upset my mum and me to the point where I told him not to do a speech (he didn't want to anyways so he didn't protest)
The next day: The following day we also invited people to our villa but it lashed rain again and so guests were in separate villas with me running between the two, and again, not really socializing properly.
Now: I am struggling with extreme shame and embarrassment that I threw a terrible wedding and that I was a bad host. I've barely heard anything from guests since and I really would like some advice on how to acknowledge my regret but also maintain some level of positivity with guests.
My poor husband is so gutted that I feel this way about our special day and I want to be able to accept the regrets and move on but I am stuck in a loop.
Does anyone have any similar experience hear and can offer some advice?
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This is a first time post and I'd really appreciate any insight from others who had post wedding regrets... I'm really struggling with our day and it's so disheartening for me and my husband.
In short: we planned an outdoor, destination wedding but were unlucky enough to have rain the entire weekend. The rain spun me out so much and triggered so much anxiety that I didn't interact and greet my guests like I wanted to. I am left feeling like I have disappointed everyone and they regret even making the effort to come to our wedding.
Does anyone have any advice or words on how they dealt with a similar experience?
Full story:
The Background: We are expats; I'm Irish, he is from the UK and we met in The Netherlands. We both decided to have our wedding abroad because we didn't feel it was right to choose one location over the other so we opted for the beautiful Portugal. About a year before the wedding, he was offered a job in Sweden so we relocated 6 months before our wedding date (another big undertaking).
Destination weddings always cause some rumblings but in our case, there wasn't really a location to choose that would keep everyone happy so we wanted to make it a little city break so people could really get something extra from the weekend.
The week of the wedding: Well, if you hadn't guessed already: it poured with rain the days before and after our planned outdoor wedding. (The sun did come out by Monday so anyone staying longer did get to experience some sunshine but most people only stayed Friday - Monday morning).... We had to opt for a Plan B and convert to indoors... but I was so spun out by the rain and the guilt of disappointed guests that I really wasn't fully present to greet them the days before. I went into total panic mode. The guilt was so overwhelming that I found it very awkward to talk to a lot of my guests. Of course, I tried to put on a brave face and I hugged them and thanked them for coming...
We had a meetup the night before the wedding. This was supposed to be outdoors in a square with lots of bars but we switched to the hotel. In a panic move, I put 1000EUR behind the bar as a gesture for the guests.
The Wedding Day: On the actual day, I was still a bit shell-shocked and couldn't really enjoy the morning getting ready. My poor bridesmaids didn't know what to do and the whole getting ready experience was a pretty silent affair.
Thankfully, I came around a few hours before the ceremony and realized I had to accept it for what it is. My partner during all this was keeping everything jolly and light and making jokes about the weather.
Walking down the aisle was actually really fun and I loved seeing him there waiting for me. We had a short, informal ceremony given by a friend of my husbands.
After the ceremony, we started with a receiving line but we were ushered to a different location by the venue coordinator and unfortunately, the receiving line kind of fell apart at that stage.
While I have vague memories of hugging people, I really don't remember if I got everybody.
Then the rest of the day is a bit of a blur. I started to do table visits but didn't get very far and then I just remember my husband telling me that he had gotten me a plate of food and that I should sit down and eat...
The rest of the night was spent dancing but not really socializing properly.
We had put on a free bar, BBQ with great food, a band and a DJ.
Families: My husbands family are more introvert and quiet and didn't socialize very well during the wedding. they didn't even congratulate him (there is a complex relationship there)... his mum became upset at the dinner table and started crying and then she left the top table to sit with her friend.
My family are more sociable but my dad is a drinker and he gets quite selfish when he drinks so he upset my mum and me to the point where I told him not to do a speech (he didn't want to anyways so he didn't protest)
The next day: The following day we also invited people to our villa but it lashed rain again and so guests were in separate villas with me running between the two, and again, not really socializing properly.
Now: I am struggling with extreme shame and embarrassment that I threw a terrible wedding and that I was a bad host. I've barely heard anything from guests since and I really would like some advice on how to acknowledge my regret but also maintain some level of positivity with guests.
My poor husband is so gutted that I feel this way about our special day and I want to be able to accept the regrets and move on but I am stuck in a loop.
Does anyone have any similar experience hear and can offer some advice?
2024.05.14 15:41 lambchopsuey "The 'five S's' of giving a good experience"
This analysis also comes from Cults and Nonconventional Religious Groups: A Collection of Outstanding Dissertations and Monographs, "Shakubuku: A Study of the Nichiren Shoshu Buddhist Movement in America, 1960-1975", David A. Snow, 1993, pp. 175-177 - it's a section within the analysis here about how the SGI's "discussion meetings" were carefully planned and choreographed sales pitch performances aimed at convincing any "guests" to convert. I thought this part about the carefully structured "experiences" deserved its own post:
While these specific "five S's" aren't around any more, there are still guidelines for how to give an "experience":
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In addition to the general supportive role, members are provided with instructions regarding the more specific role activity. That is, they are coached as to how to give explanations of what NSA [former name of SGI-USA] is all about, to lead songs, and to give testimonies. Regarding the latter, for example, members are reminded to respond to the emcee's request for experiences with great alacrity and enthusiasm by thrusting their hands in the air in a vigorous manner and yelling out "hi."Actually, it's "Hai!", which means "Yes/Okay/I'll do it" in Japanese.
And if called upon, they are reminded to attend to the five major points or the "five S's" of giving a good experience.That "coaching" is done before the live performance at the "discussion meeting", of course, not reminded within that performance context. That would break the illusion, as you can imagine.
The first point is Shakubuku. Remember, the guests have absolutely no understanding of this practice or any NSA terminology. Always talk to the guests and not to the members. The sole purpose of an experience is to make the guests curious enough to join ... Don't use Buddhist terms and names the guests won't understand...That's obviously a typo; it should be either "I wasn't satisfied with my life" or "I was dissatisfied with my life", as confirmed by part (b):
Point number two is story. Make sure an experience is just that - something which happened to you and which you either changed into a benefit or changed an aspect of your life-condition through chanting. Basically , an experience should be structured as
(a) I had a problem or I was satisfied [sic] with my life and
(b) then I chanted, solved the problem or changed that aspect of my life which I wasn't satisfied with...Clearly, this is all about crafting the most persuasive sales pitch, not about honestly and authentically communicating anything real.
Make sure that you stress that chanting was the ingredient which changed those aspects of your life. Otherwise, the guests won't be able to connect just how chanting and a person's problems relate.
The third point to keep in mind is simplicity. Make each point of the story simple and to the point. Don't clutter the issue with unnecessary details. Try to be as brief as possible.
The fourth point is that of a seeking mind. What this means is that the person giving an experience should try to find out what type of experience the leader wants to have conveyed to the guests that will most benefit them.
We're not saying that there is a "one" type of experience that is sought, but experiences have to be geared to the guests at the meeting. A middle-aged person is definitely going to have hard time relating to the change in values of a college student... The point is, make sure you are perceptive enough to give the type of experience which the guests at the meeting can relate to best.Keeping in mind that no one knows for certain WHO these "guests" will be - this sort of "adjustment" in the details has to be made on the fly, which demonstrates the inauthenticity of the "experience" performance. But the culties are supposed to make it appear "authentic":
The final point is one of the most important - sincerity ... Even if your experience isn't that spectacular or full of content, the guests can relate to a person' [sic] sincere way of giving the experience...The "5 S's" section is footnoted as coming from:
"The Five S's of Giving a Good Experience," World Tribune (September 11, 1974). Also, see the NSA Quarterly (Winter, 1975), p. 13; and the World Tribune (October 25, 1974).It was obviously a structured thing that was explicitly taught (indoctrinated).
These five pointers on how to construct and give a "good" experience are mentioned repeatedly in the movement's literature and by its leaders. Furthermore, members can learn how to construct testimonies in accordance with these instructions by simply watching and listening to other members, and especially core converts, when giving their respective experiences.You can probably surmise that after a while, these "experiences" will all start to show the same standardized structure; this will be accepted within the cult (because that's the goal), but the guests won't realize just how structured it is - and the focus on making it as manipulative as possible.
Indeed, rank-and-file members and new converts are often told to watch and listen to how so-and-so gives an experience.That's true - I remember that.
It should thus come as no surprise that the testimonies given at these meetings, or wherever, are usually structured in accordance with the above pointers or instructions. And when they are not, the violators are usually pulled aside after the meeting and provided with corrective suggestions. At the end of several meetings, for example, I overheard the district chief reprimanding and re-instructing members regarding the unsuitable testimonies they had given earlier in the evening. This sanctioning and corrective work occurs not only when unsatisfactory testimonies are given but whenever meeting or movement-related roles are performed in an unsatisfactory manner and whenever members visibly engage in conduct that is inappropriate from the standpoint of NSA. During the San Diego Convention weekend, for example, I observed on several occasions members who were being brought back into line for engaging in unbecoming conduct, such as smoking grass on the bus while en route to the convention. That members who conduct themselves and perform their roles in an unsuitable and unconvincing manner are frequently pulled aside and provided with corrective guidance thus suggests a third consideration pointing to the highly orchestrated and theatrical character of discussion meetings in particular and of NSA in general.Everyone must be "on" at all times; they must at all times display the SGI-defined image that SGI believes will impress the public and be most appealing to draw in potential new members.
While these specific "five S's" aren't around any more, there are still guidelines for how to give an "experience":
How do I write an experience for SGI budhist meeting?REHEARSE it, in other words. These "experiences" are NOT spontaneous!
State the difficulty you faced.
State how long you have been struggling with it, and how it affected you.
State what you did to resolve it, and how much you chanted.
State the resolution, and what that means to you.
Keep it to under 3.5 minutes.
Before you give your experience, read it to someone who cares about you, someone you know, and ask for an honest opinion on how your delivery is. from 7 years ago
2024.05.14 15:37 Dramatic_Molasses939 Anyone on this boat?
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2024.05.14 15:31 Morbidly_Condemned Planning Rant
I (31m) am getting married in a few months and I'm frustrated with my sister (27f) because when I announced my engagement she enthusiastically volunteered to organize and throw a Jack & Jill party (a sort of fundraiser to help the couple pay for the wedding).
I never really wanted one of these parties because asking other people for money for my wedding feels weird and we don't really need the financial help but my fiance told me that it's socially acceptable and will be fun. So we agreed to let my sister organise and do this for us. Again, this was at the time of our engagement announcement.
Fast-forward to present day and we are only a few months from the wedding and only 6 weeks from the date we settled on for this Jack & Jill party and ABSOLUTELY nothing has been planned. We don't have activities, a liquor licence, we don't have games or prizes, we don't have a guest list, there's no tickets for sale yet. I've been hounding my sister trying to prompt her to start planning or do anything at all for it really and she keeps blowing me off and not seeming interested at all.
My fiance and I are considering just cancelling the party because we don't have the time to take on this task unaided. When I told my sister this she became angry at me and said she "would get to it".
I acknowledge that this is for my wedding and not my sister so when I ask her to start planning it's probably annoying to her but she VOLUNTEERED UNPROMPTED for this. It's not something I originally even wanted from her and now somehow I'm the bad guy. It's all just frustrating.
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I never really wanted one of these parties because asking other people for money for my wedding feels weird and we don't really need the financial help but my fiance told me that it's socially acceptable and will be fun. So we agreed to let my sister organise and do this for us. Again, this was at the time of our engagement announcement.
Fast-forward to present day and we are only a few months from the wedding and only 6 weeks from the date we settled on for this Jack & Jill party and ABSOLUTELY nothing has been planned. We don't have activities, a liquor licence, we don't have games or prizes, we don't have a guest list, there's no tickets for sale yet. I've been hounding my sister trying to prompt her to start planning or do anything at all for it really and she keeps blowing me off and not seeming interested at all.
My fiance and I are considering just cancelling the party because we don't have the time to take on this task unaided. When I told my sister this she became angry at me and said she "would get to it".
I acknowledge that this is for my wedding and not my sister so when I ask her to start planning it's probably annoying to her but she VOLUNTEERED UNPROMPTED for this. It's not something I originally even wanted from her and now somehow I'm the bad guy. It's all just frustrating.
2024.05.14 15:25 Small-Living6110 Examples of John Brown's Civil Rights Advocacy
“If the Browns were pioneers in their errand into a wilderness, they were also pioneers of forging friendly relations with people of different races. Owen’s childhood friendship with the likable African native Sam, along with his Christian Abolitionism, had rid him of racial prejudice. He forbade his family to discriminate against people of color.”(Reynolds 30)
“Unlike earlier Christian settlers from Columbus through Cortés to William Bradford, the Browns did not let feelings of so-called ethnic superiority poison their view of the natives. For them Indians were not savage “others” to be conquered but rather fellow humans to he respected.” (Reynolds 31)
“The Browns were unusual not only among previous explorers but even among their fellow whites in Hudson. Owen would later explain that his kindly attitude toward the natives was not generally shared: “When we came to Ohio the Indians were more numerous than the white People but were very friendly and I beleave were a benifet rather than injery there [were] some Persons that seamed disposed to quarel with the Indians, but I never had.” (Reynolds 31)
“Owen Brown was a rare instance of a white American completed to Christianity but at the same intent on not forcing his religion or customs on the Indians.” To the contrary, he had a mutually beneficial relationship with them. He exchanged meal and bread for the turkey, venison, and fish they brought him.” (Reynolds 31)
“Sensitivity to the experience of blacks was ever -present and instinctive with him. He not only taught his children to be kind to blacks; he urged them to be close friends with them and to be open to living with them." (Reynolds 56)
"In an 1834 letter to his brother Frederick he (John Brown), described two plans he had to help African Americans. One was to adopt "at least one negro boy or youth" and "bring him up as we do our own —viz., give him a good English education, learn him what we can about the history of the world, and above all try to teach him the fear of God." (Reynolds 56).
"On January 18, 1837, John Brown addressed a crow of Abolitionists and free blacks in Cleveland in support of a petition to the state legislature to repeal the black laws." (Reynolds 61)
"Brown took action not only against legal discrimination but also against discrimination on a more personal level. In the summer of 1836, just after the Brown family had moved to Hudson, the Western Reserve got what was perhaps its first exposure to a totally nonracist white person (even the abolitionists in the Reserve were known to accept the prevailing racial stereotypes of the era). (Reynolds 61).
Citations Reynolds, David S. John Brown Abolitionist: the Man Who Killed Slavery, And Seeded Civil Rights. https://ci.nii.ac.jp/nci/BA73848620
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“Unlike earlier Christian settlers from Columbus through Cortés to William Bradford, the Browns did not let feelings of so-called ethnic superiority poison their view of the natives. For them Indians were not savage “others” to be conquered but rather fellow humans to he respected.” (Reynolds 31)
“The Browns were unusual not only among previous explorers but even among their fellow whites in Hudson. Owen would later explain that his kindly attitude toward the natives was not generally shared: “When we came to Ohio the Indians were more numerous than the white People but were very friendly and I beleave were a benifet rather than injery there [were] some Persons that seamed disposed to quarel with the Indians, but I never had.” (Reynolds 31)
“Owen Brown was a rare instance of a white American completed to Christianity but at the same intent on not forcing his religion or customs on the Indians.” To the contrary, he had a mutually beneficial relationship with them. He exchanged meal and bread for the turkey, venison, and fish they brought him.” (Reynolds 31)
“Sensitivity to the experience of blacks was ever -present and instinctive with him. He not only taught his children to be kind to blacks; he urged them to be close friends with them and to be open to living with them." (Reynolds 56)
"In an 1834 letter to his brother Frederick he (John Brown), described two plans he had to help African Americans. One was to adopt "at least one negro boy or youth" and "bring him up as we do our own —viz., give him a good English education, learn him what we can about the history of the world, and above all try to teach him the fear of God." (Reynolds 56).
"On January 18, 1837, John Brown addressed a crow of Abolitionists and free blacks in Cleveland in support of a petition to the state legislature to repeal the black laws." (Reynolds 61)
"Brown took action not only against legal discrimination but also against discrimination on a more personal level. In the summer of 1836, just after the Brown family had moved to Hudson, the Western Reserve got what was perhaps its first exposure to a totally nonracist white person (even the abolitionists in the Reserve were known to accept the prevailing racial stereotypes of the era). (Reynolds 61).
Citations Reynolds, David S. John Brown Abolitionist: the Man Who Killed Slavery, And Seeded Civil Rights. https://ci.nii.ac.jp/nci/BA73848620
2024.05.14 15:25 tojitoes18 survey evilness Vs acceptance letter wanting to j not arrive for me
LUMS I CHERISH U SO MUCH but pls mein survey form 3 dafa bhar chuki hon JUST SEND THAT ACCEPTANCE LETTER I CANNOT LIVE IN THE DARK SHADOWS OF NO LUMS ACCEPTANCE LETTER ANYMORE
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2024.05.14 15:19 AbdlBurnerAccount Its been a month of NC and I feel stronger.
She ghosted me for a month prior but I am accepting that it is over and I will probably never see her again. I am going to send her a letter after my birthday when I know it's 100% Over.
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2024.05.14 15:04 Specialist_Zombie_12 Chaotic situation before graduation
So l'm a senior undergrad student and l'm supposed to graduate and walk May 24th, however I do have one class I did not pass last semester and l'm absolutely terrible for not noticing that until recently. However I have already received an acceptance letter in March from another school for a masters program and they have seen my unofficial transcript (including the class I failed). I am an international student which I am told that my old I-20 will expire 5/24 (day of graduation) and receive a new one from my new school starting 5/25, but knowing I have one failed class and potentially needing to extend my graduation and take a summer course plus the I-20 thingy I'm completely lost to what I should do. Someone help!!
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2024.05.14 15:03 haebixpreschool The Importance Of Reading: 10 Reasons For Children In The Nursery
Reading is often touted as one of the most fundamental skills a child can develop. But why is it so important, especially in the early years? Let's take a look at the importance of reading for children in the nursery and explore ten reasons why it should be a cornerstone of early childhood education.
1. Language development: Through reading, children learn new words, phrases and sentence structures, which helps them build a rich vocabulary and understand the nuances of language. This early exposure lays a strong foundation for effective communication skills later in life.
Haebix Preschool, a pioneer in language development, stands among best pre schools in india. With innovative methods, it nurtures linguistic skills in young learners, fostering communication and cognitive growth. Renowned for its holistic approach to education, Haebix is a beacon of excellence in early childhood development across the nation.
2. Cognitive development: Engaging with books stimulates various cognitive functions, including memory, attention and problem solving. As children interpret stories, make connections and predict outcomes, their cognitive skills are sharpened and critical thinking and analytical skills are enhanced.
3. Imagination and creativity: Books are portals to countless worlds, adventures and ideas. When children immerse themselves in stories, they exercise their imagination by imagining characters, settings and scenarios, which in turn boosts their creativity and innovation.
4. Emotional intelligence: Stories often deal with complex emotions and interpersonal relationships, which helps children to understand and manage their feelings. Through the characters' experiences, children learn empathy, resilience and how to deal with life's ups and downs.
5. Bonding and socialization: Reading together fosters a strong bond between children and caregivers. It is a special time of bonding, conversation and shared experiences and reinforces the importance of relationships and social interactions.
6. Cultural awareness: Books offer insights into different cultures, traditions and perspectives. Exposure to literature from around the world expands children's understanding of the human experience and promotes tolerance, acceptance and global awareness.
Haebix preschool in greater noida is renowned for its focus on cultural awareness. Through diverse activities and celebrations, it fosters a rich understanding of traditions and values from around the world. At Haebix, children not only learn academics but also develop respect and appreciation for different cultures, promoting global citizenship from an early age.
7. Preparing for school: Reading readiness is a critical aspect of preparing children for formal education. By introducing letters, sounds, and basic reading and writing concepts early, children in kindergarten develop the foundational skills they need to succeed in school.
8. Lifelong learning: Instilling a love of reading from an early age sets the stage for lifelong learning and personal growth. Children who love to read are more likely to acquire knowledge, explore new interests and continue their education beyond the classroom.
9. Better focus: In a world full of distractions, the ability to focus is invaluable. Reading requires sustained attention and helps children improve their ability to concentrate, which can benefit them in various areas of life, from academics to everyday tasks.
10. Academic success: Numerous studies have established a link between early reading skills and academic achievement later in life. Children who start reading early tend to do better in school, excel in language arts and develop a solid foundation for learning in all subjects.
At Haebix Preschool, we prioritize reading as a fundamental aspect of early childhood education. Our curriculum includes a rich selection of age-appropriate books and literacy activities designed to instill a lifelong love for reading in every child. Through storytelling, group reading sessions, and interactive learning experiences, we aim to nurture confident, curious, and engaged young readers who are ready to embark on a journey of discovery and exploration.
So reading is not just a pastime, but a fundamental skill that shapes children's development in many ways. From language and cognitive skills to social-emotional growth and academic success, the benefits of reading in kindergarten are profound and far-reaching. By fostering a culture of reading from the earliest years, we empower children to explore, learn and thrive in a rapidly changing world. So let's open the doors to the enchanting world of books and send our little ones on a lifelong journey of discovery and imagination.
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1. Language development: Through reading, children learn new words, phrases and sentence structures, which helps them build a rich vocabulary and understand the nuances of language. This early exposure lays a strong foundation for effective communication skills later in life.
Haebix Preschool, a pioneer in language development, stands among best pre schools in india. With innovative methods, it nurtures linguistic skills in young learners, fostering communication and cognitive growth. Renowned for its holistic approach to education, Haebix is a beacon of excellence in early childhood development across the nation.
2. Cognitive development: Engaging with books stimulates various cognitive functions, including memory, attention and problem solving. As children interpret stories, make connections and predict outcomes, their cognitive skills are sharpened and critical thinking and analytical skills are enhanced.
3. Imagination and creativity: Books are portals to countless worlds, adventures and ideas. When children immerse themselves in stories, they exercise their imagination by imagining characters, settings and scenarios, which in turn boosts their creativity and innovation.
4. Emotional intelligence: Stories often deal with complex emotions and interpersonal relationships, which helps children to understand and manage their feelings. Through the characters' experiences, children learn empathy, resilience and how to deal with life's ups and downs.
5. Bonding and socialization: Reading together fosters a strong bond between children and caregivers. It is a special time of bonding, conversation and shared experiences and reinforces the importance of relationships and social interactions.
6. Cultural awareness: Books offer insights into different cultures, traditions and perspectives. Exposure to literature from around the world expands children's understanding of the human experience and promotes tolerance, acceptance and global awareness.
Haebix preschool in greater noida is renowned for its focus on cultural awareness. Through diverse activities and celebrations, it fosters a rich understanding of traditions and values from around the world. At Haebix, children not only learn academics but also develop respect and appreciation for different cultures, promoting global citizenship from an early age.
7. Preparing for school: Reading readiness is a critical aspect of preparing children for formal education. By introducing letters, sounds, and basic reading and writing concepts early, children in kindergarten develop the foundational skills they need to succeed in school.
8. Lifelong learning: Instilling a love of reading from an early age sets the stage for lifelong learning and personal growth. Children who love to read are more likely to acquire knowledge, explore new interests and continue their education beyond the classroom.
9. Better focus: In a world full of distractions, the ability to focus is invaluable. Reading requires sustained attention and helps children improve their ability to concentrate, which can benefit them in various areas of life, from academics to everyday tasks.
10. Academic success: Numerous studies have established a link between early reading skills and academic achievement later in life. Children who start reading early tend to do better in school, excel in language arts and develop a solid foundation for learning in all subjects.
At Haebix Preschool, we prioritize reading as a fundamental aspect of early childhood education. Our curriculum includes a rich selection of age-appropriate books and literacy activities designed to instill a lifelong love for reading in every child. Through storytelling, group reading sessions, and interactive learning experiences, we aim to nurture confident, curious, and engaged young readers who are ready to embark on a journey of discovery and exploration.
So reading is not just a pastime, but a fundamental skill that shapes children's development in many ways. From language and cognitive skills to social-emotional growth and academic success, the benefits of reading in kindergarten are profound and far-reaching. By fostering a culture of reading from the earliest years, we empower children to explore, learn and thrive in a rapidly changing world. So let's open the doors to the enchanting world of books and send our little ones on a lifelong journey of discovery and imagination.
2024.05.14 15:02 ModernViking85 🐺🐺🐺Speaker for the Dead - Wormhole PVP
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Speaker for the Dead recruitment is open!
Speaker for the Dead is one of the PVP corporations for Stay Feral Alliance and is now accepting applications.
Stay Feral is a Wormhole PvP alliance where people can come play Eve together in a mature atmosphere. We do not believe in mandatory ops or dictating how you enjoy the game. Real life comes first!
You’ve probably seen a hundred different ads for PVP corps in EVE. Like the others we can offer the following:
Rolling statics for PVP content
Group PVE Fleets
Black Ops and occasional ESS shenanigans.
Small to medium sized fleet fights (don’t worry—there’s no TiDi here)
Loot and isk divided amongst active people in fleets
We have a nice industrial set up as well, so on off PVP time, we have what you need to expand your industry.
We take most fights that come our way, we are not afraid to fight outnumbered, content is good!!
But here’s something that most other groups can’t offer. A truly unique experience for Corp and alliance members. We believe in the wormhole code, having good fights and being good citizens in wormhole space.
Instead of joining an enormous null bloc where everything has already been done and things are already maxed out, why not instead join an alliance where you can be part of the groundbreaking experience. Your membership will directly impact the alliance as you play an important role in dominating our area of space.
What we are looking for:
* Pilots interested in small to medium sized PVP
* Jr. FC or People with FC experience. We have pilots, but we need more content finders!!
* People not afraid to fight outnumbered, the best battles are the ones hard fought.
*People interested in mining and industrial type jobs to make money and move the Corp/alliance forward
Speaker Killboards: https://zkillboard.com/corporation/98246265/
Alliance Killboards: https://zkillboard.com/alliance/99011127/
For more information on Speaker join our in-game public channel “Speaker Recruits“, contact Doughboy61, or join our alliance public channel “Stay Feral”. We can also be reached on our discord: https://discord.gg/KjbNTSZ
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Till Valhalla: https://youtu.be/SIN35nKi3Rw
*********Join our discord: https://discord.gg/KjbNTSZ *************************
Speaker for the Dead recruitment is open!
Speaker for the Dead is one of the PVP corporations for Stay Feral Alliance and is now accepting applications.
Stay Feral is a Wormhole PvP alliance where people can come play Eve together in a mature atmosphere. We do not believe in mandatory ops or dictating how you enjoy the game. Real life comes first!
You’ve probably seen a hundred different ads for PVP corps in EVE. Like the others we can offer the following:
Rolling statics for PVP content
Group PVE Fleets
Black Ops and occasional ESS shenanigans.
Small to medium sized fleet fights (don’t worry—there’s no TiDi here)
Loot and isk divided amongst active people in fleets
We have a nice industrial set up as well, so on off PVP time, we have what you need to expand your industry.
We take most fights that come our way, we are not afraid to fight outnumbered, content is good!!
But here’s something that most other groups can’t offer. A truly unique experience for Corp and alliance members. We believe in the wormhole code, having good fights and being good citizens in wormhole space.
Instead of joining an enormous null bloc where everything has already been done and things are already maxed out, why not instead join an alliance where you can be part of the groundbreaking experience. Your membership will directly impact the alliance as you play an important role in dominating our area of space.
What we are looking for:
* Pilots interested in small to medium sized PVP
* Jr. FC or People with FC experience. We have pilots, but we need more content finders!!
* People not afraid to fight outnumbered, the best battles are the ones hard fought.
*People interested in mining and industrial type jobs to make money and move the Corp/alliance forward
Speaker Killboards: https://zkillboard.com/corporation/98246265/
Alliance Killboards: https://zkillboard.com/alliance/99011127/
For more information on Speaker join our in-game public channel “Speaker Recruits“, contact Doughboy61, or join our alliance public channel “Stay Feral”. We can also be reached on our discord: https://discord.gg/KjbNTSZ
2024.05.14 14:59 nsq87 #1305, what now?
 | I’m at Code #1305 on my transcript, the only thing listed is “tax return filed”, with a date listed of 00-00-0000. submitted by nsq87 to IRS [link] [comments] I e-filed in early April using TurboTax Home & Business (a physical disc & intuit login on my Mac) (I am SE, and have filed taxes every year since I started working, the same way - I’ve only ever been self employed)… it was challenging because of some weird things going on with TurboTax (a lot of folks had the same issues this year and TurboTax knew about it and eventually fixed the form), I started over once, and certain things were just really stressful. Anyway, I filed with plenty of time technically (I prefer to be done earlier)… but couldn’t afford to pay it all for 2023. I don’t do estimated, so my entire tax bill comes due each April - I’ve always been able to pay it in full, but this time, I couldn’t. I requested a long-term payment plan (technically 10 months) with automatic bank account withdrawals (from a bank account I’ve only ever used for taxes). My request was accepted immediately at the amount I requested to pay automatically each month… and I received a letter with instructions to wait for the letter that will confirm the monthly charges, the payment date, and the interest amount/penalties. I expected the first payment to be pulled April 15th, but the IRS still hasn’t taken their money. I don’t know when it will be withdrawn, and I don’t know why there isn’t any info beyond the code 1305. I also get an error when I try to view payment options. Are these things normal when my tax return for 2023 has been filed, a payment plan has been approved, and they’re just getting things in order? I’ll be happy when my first payment is pulled and I’m on my way to getting my tax bill beyond me. |
2024.05.14 14:53 Specialist_Zombie_12 Chaotic situation before graduation
So I’m a senior at sjsu and I’m supposed to graduate and walk May 24th, however I do have one GE: R class I did not pass last semester and I’m absolutely terrible for not noticing that until recently. However I have already received an acceptance letter in March from another school for a masters program and they have seen my unofficial transcript (including the class I failed). I am also an international student which I am told that my old I-20 will expire 5/24 (day of graduation) and receive a new one from my new school starting 5/25, but knowing I have one failed class and potentially needing to extend my graduation and take a summer course plus the I-20 thingy I’m completely lost to what I should do. Someone help!!
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2024.05.14 14:41 theMangoSloth Day 1: Name your personal favorite/memorable Rays player whose first or last name begins with "A"
 | Hi Rays fans! I'm excited to receive permission to do this project with you all. Let's see who your personal favorite/memorable players are. The rules are as follows: submitted by theMangoSloth to tampabayrays [link] [comments]
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2024.05.14 14:38 IcyHotChaz New Speakers Sound Worse :( Why??
Hi all! Very perplexed and seeking knowledge from all geniuses.
Just got the bug to upgrade my home audio system to a 2.1 with a Rythmik L12 subwoofer. Instantly loved it, so HAD to upgrade the bookshelf speakers too.
Upgraded from Polk Monitor 40s to new Polk r200s. All things available online indicated that the r200s are objectively better than the 40s. Well wouldnt you believe it that these things do not sound better irl when A/Bing them with the Monitor 40s!
My amp is a 00's Marantz PM7000, which I assumed would be enough firepower for the r200s. Alas, I am fully stumped as to how these new speakers sound muffled compared to the old ones. Guitars are hidden, lower end is OK, but once I switch back to the Monitor 40s, on the same track, it sounds like a cover has been removed from the speaker; the sound becomes lush, full, and enjoyable to hear.
Placement is far from audiophile-acceptable, but I do have the two sets next to one another, so to my mind, location shouldn't be responsible for difference. Additionally, both sets are 7ft off the ground, on book shelves, with open space behind them, aiming at a room ~10.5ft x2 5ft . Open floor plan.
TLDR: Went from Polk Monitor 40s to Polk r200s, hate the new speakers and dont understand how they sound worse than the 40s.
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Just got the bug to upgrade my home audio system to a 2.1 with a Rythmik L12 subwoofer. Instantly loved it, so HAD to upgrade the bookshelf speakers too.
Upgraded from Polk Monitor 40s to new Polk r200s. All things available online indicated that the r200s are objectively better than the 40s. Well wouldnt you believe it that these things do not sound better irl when A/Bing them with the Monitor 40s!
My amp is a 00's Marantz PM7000, which I assumed would be enough firepower for the r200s. Alas, I am fully stumped as to how these new speakers sound muffled compared to the old ones. Guitars are hidden, lower end is OK, but once I switch back to the Monitor 40s, on the same track, it sounds like a cover has been removed from the speaker; the sound becomes lush, full, and enjoyable to hear.
Placement is far from audiophile-acceptable, but I do have the two sets next to one another, so to my mind, location shouldn't be responsible for difference. Additionally, both sets are 7ft off the ground, on book shelves, with open space behind them, aiming at a room ~10.5ft x2 5ft . Open floor plan.
TLDR: Went from Polk Monitor 40s to Polk r200s, hate the new speakers and dont understand how they sound worse than the 40s.
2024.05.14 14:33 SALVAGEDATA_ What Are Physical Access Attacks and How Do I Stop Them?
 | https://preview.redd.it/j91u12l6zd0d1.png?width=600&format=png&auto=webp&s=c6207e093e878cfe73739275f732645286602c52 submitted by SALVAGEDATA_ to u/SALVAGEDATA_ [link] [comments] Physical access attacks encompass all the ways someone could steal your information. When attackers are able to physically reach a system, they can wreak havoc in the business operations, databases, documentations or archives, thieve confidential information, capture traffic through attaching a protocol analyzer to your network and so on. Let’s say you are working at your local Starbucks; only for a moment, you get up for a refill, leaving your laptop on the table, believing nothing bad can happen while you’re away; but should you turn your head, someone comes by, inserts a USB device and steals your data, or deploys malicious software onto your device. Of course, it’s just a rough example; but it demonstrates well that in actual it is just as simple, and it leaves you with a compromised system or corrupted, rendered inaccessible data. All the above means any education, as well as user awareness training on social engineering will be beneficial for them. PHYSICAL ACCESS ATTACKS: A TOOL OF SOCIAL ENGINEERING Since it includes both technical and administrative elements, physical security is often overlooked due to lack of awareness: to avert hacking attacks, most organizations are focusing on technology-oriented security countermeasures — and, despite the fact industry leaders have been saying for ages that physical access will always trump digital controls, physical security remains one of the weakest points in an otherwise robust defense. Not only malefactors from outside organisations, however, may be involved in inflicting harm on the crucial information stored in your device — those can also be insiders: disgruntled employees, greedy contractors, malevolent business partners etc. This is why companies should keep an eye on their routers, firewalls, server farms, cameras, doors, fences, lights, and key systems that are often ignored and exploited; once the importance of real-world security is taken into account in addition to efforts on the digital front, it might save them from vast material losses. Now, the most common ways of physical access attacks (apart from actual breaking into server rooms, of course) are invasions via USB and insecure passwords. USB CONNECTION When you or someone else plug equipment into a USB connection, your computer has a USB host controller that it joins to. This connection runs similar to an internet connection in that it contains packets and other components. Upon accepting the connection, the host then presents the USB device to the operating system, and this could represent the biggest risk to your computer’s data. If the USB device possesses malicious packets, these can transfer onto your device; once successful transfer happens, these files can corrupt your entire system. Even worse, they can deploy a Rubber Ducky attack, which creates malicious code by mimicking the keyboard. As to the physical access through the USB, Google Chrome’s intention to limit USB access will come to your aid: in case you leave your laptop alone (but have the foresight to lock the screen) and someone tries to plug in a USB device, the computer’s operating system will prevent it from executing the code. Along with this, Google is adding a feature that allows users to disable all USB connections from their Chromebook, eliminating any of the USB attacks from happening. PASSWORDS Since they represent a common access point into a PC and network, passwords are considered to be vulnerable to attacks by hackers as they may allow the intruders to access files and other data. A physical access attacks caused by broken passwords remain quite frequent case these days — which is why knowing what can be done about it is a must since there’s a risk each computer user may face. The most common advice for precluding such incidents consists of a) using hard-to-guess passwords, and b) regularly changing them in order to prevent hackers from cracking the access and using them to penetrate your system. Meanwhile, improved method to protect a PC and network from physical access attacks includes also investing in biometric devices in addition to — or to eliminate the need of — using passwords. This, however, is quite an expensive way (especially if users want to protect multiple computers). TIPS FOR PREVENTING PHYSICAL ACCESS ATTACKS Since hackers prey on the easiest opportunities, physical security control includes extra precautions.
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2024.05.14 14:32 Little-Week5326 "Fired" from job - how to best stay in Japan
Hi all, I started at a company in Tokyo ~1 year ago and I've been asked to resign in return for 3 months severance. It doesn't seem like I have much room for negotiation, so will likely soon accept it, then figure out my next steps. My main priority is staying in Japan.
I work in a niche field as an English speaker, so I know that it will be a daunting task to find another role. Because there aren't a ton of jobs in my line of work, how strict is immigration if I do not find a new job in 3 months? I still have 4 years on my work visa, but I'm unsure how much "proof" they need if I don't shoot out a ton of applications since there not being a ton of openings in my field. I've heard mixed reviews here; some say that immigration often allows you to stay out your full work visa regardless, but I wouldn't want to get blindsided with a letter immediately forcing me out.
Again, my priority is staying in Japan, so if I do not find a job in 3 months and immigration wants me to leave, is there any difficulty in switching from a work visa to student visa for Japanese language school? I wasn't sure if there are additional issues in getting a student visa if you already have a work visa.
Thank you for your help - I appreciate it.
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I work in a niche field as an English speaker, so I know that it will be a daunting task to find another role. Because there aren't a ton of jobs in my line of work, how strict is immigration if I do not find a new job in 3 months? I still have 4 years on my work visa, but I'm unsure how much "proof" they need if I don't shoot out a ton of applications since there not being a ton of openings in my field. I've heard mixed reviews here; some say that immigration often allows you to stay out your full work visa regardless, but I wouldn't want to get blindsided with a letter immediately forcing me out.
Again, my priority is staying in Japan, so if I do not find a job in 3 months and immigration wants me to leave, is there any difficulty in switching from a work visa to student visa for Japanese language school? I wasn't sure if there are additional issues in getting a student visa if you already have a work visa.
Thank you for your help - I appreciate it.
2024.05.14 14:26 Morbidly_Condemned My sister is driving me nuts
I (31m) am getting married in a few months and I'm frustrated with my sister (27f) because when I announced my engagement she enthusiastically volunteered to organize and throw a Jack & Jill party (a sort of fundraiser to help the couple pay for the wedding).
I never really wanted one of these parties because asking other people for money for my wedding feels weird and we don't really need the financial help but my fiance told me that it's socially acceptable and will be fun. So we agreed to let my sister organise and do this for us. Again, this was at the time of our engagement announcement.
Fast-forward to present day and we are only a few months from the wedding and only 6 weeks from the date we settled on for this Jack & Jill party and ABSOLUTELY nothing has been planned. We don't have activities, a liquor licence, we don't have games or prizes, we don't have a guest list, there's no tickets for sale yet. I've been hounding my sister trying to prompt her to start planning or do anything at all for it really and she keeps blowing me off and not seeming interested at all.
My fiance and I are considering just cancelling the party because we don't have the time to take on this task unaided. When I told my sister this she became angry at me and said she "would get to it".
I acknowledge that this is for my wedding and not my sister so when I ask her to start planning it's probably annoying to her but she VOLUNTEERED UNPROMPTED for this. It's not something I originally even wanted from her and now somehow I'm the bad guy. It's all just frustrating.
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I never really wanted one of these parties because asking other people for money for my wedding feels weird and we don't really need the financial help but my fiance told me that it's socially acceptable and will be fun. So we agreed to let my sister organise and do this for us. Again, this was at the time of our engagement announcement.
Fast-forward to present day and we are only a few months from the wedding and only 6 weeks from the date we settled on for this Jack & Jill party and ABSOLUTELY nothing has been planned. We don't have activities, a liquor licence, we don't have games or prizes, we don't have a guest list, there's no tickets for sale yet. I've been hounding my sister trying to prompt her to start planning or do anything at all for it really and she keeps blowing me off and not seeming interested at all.
My fiance and I are considering just cancelling the party because we don't have the time to take on this task unaided. When I told my sister this she became angry at me and said she "would get to it".
I acknowledge that this is for my wedding and not my sister so when I ask her to start planning it's probably annoying to her but she VOLUNTEERED UNPROMPTED for this. It's not something I originally even wanted from her and now somehow I'm the bad guy. It's all just frustrating.
2024.05.14 14:23 tvmushroomz uoft physical letter but no online acceptance ?
has anyone received a physical letter from UofT, but no online offer on OUAC or UofT's applicant portal ? my bf got a physical letter in the mail about a week ago, but there isn't an offer on OUAC. he also checked the joinID site and under application status, it said to go to the applicant portal, but he couldn't find his offer there either ? when he submitted his application (chemical engineering), his video interview was left incomplete, and anytime he opens the applicant portal it just says "incomplete" ? we're both very confused, just wondering if this has happened to anyone else and what he should do/expect ?
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