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2024.05.29 06:00 lolita157 I hate dancing regular salsa
So I first learned salsa cali style and I live in Cali, Colombia and I’ve been going to dance schools here. But I plan on going to the US soon and maintaining my dance. I enjoy cuban style, salsa fusion, mambo, guaracha, pachanga, everything under the sun besides line salsa. 😩 Cali style salsa isn’t as widely recognized as much as regular on1/2 especially in the US so I’m trying to learn because I have to. Not because I genuinely enjoy it. I’ve slowly gotten better but I still hate it. I hate the turn patterns. The rules. The fact that you have to depend so much on a good lead to look like a good follower.
And how do people practice on their own? At least with cali style I can practice footwork at home and the speed of turns, most turns you have the freedom to just have fun and not worry about what weird spin your partner will make you do next. Salsa on1/2 is such a contact style and there’s an infinite amount of figures so I feel like you need a lead to practice with.
Did anyone else feel this way when starting out with Salsa?
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And how do people practice on their own? At least with cali style I can practice footwork at home and the speed of turns, most turns you have the freedom to just have fun and not worry about what weird spin your partner will make you do next. Salsa on1/2 is such a contact style and there’s an infinite amount of figures so I feel like you need a lead to practice with.
Did anyone else feel this way when starting out with Salsa?
2024.05.29 06:00 Direct-Caterpillar77 TIFU by realizing I wasn’t washing my “hair” right for 20+ years
I am not The OOP, OOP is u/ADHDabsurdity
TIFU by realizing I wasn’t washing my “hair” right for 20+ years
Originally posted to tifu
TRIGGER WARNING: depictions of severe skin conditions
Original Post Aug 2, 2023
Uh okay. So warning.. this is very much gross.
Over the past several weeks I have been feeling these weird skin-like but not fully-attached lumps on my head. I’ve been scratching and picking them off fully (or so I thought) and didn’t give it a second thought.
Well, today my boyfriend takes a good look at my scalp in one of those spots that I was scratching because he was curious as to what I was doing. Apparently I was really going at it without noticing.
He practically gasped and asked me if I had hit my head, or if it hurt. I was stunned for a moment (it only felt like a little dry skin) and that began my panic induced examination. As it turns out, my entire scalp is covered in ranges of flaky to thick lumps of dandruff. And because I have a lot of hair, it isn’t noticeable on the outside unless you start going through layer by layer…
I obsessively begin to scratch and scrape my entire scalp to the point where it’s now in pain. There’s flakes and chunks entangled throughout my hair.. I am freaking out. I start Googling, thinking I must be dying, all my hair is about to fall out, etc.
Yeah.. no. Apparently you are supposed to scrub your scalp when you shampoo… I never knew this. Also I immediately put my wet hair in a bun or braid every time I washed it so it didn’t dry for literally 24 hours and caused more dry skin buildup. I really hope that after years (plus scraping for hours today) I haven’t really fucked my scalp up.
TL;DR : I haven’t scrubbed my scalp for 20 years because I didn’t know you had to. I have been scraping chunks of dry skin off my scalp for the past few hours. I feel disgusting.
EDIT: Firstly I’d like to say thank you to everyone for your advice and kind replies! I also wanted to answer a few of the common questions I saw.
1) “How did you not notice this for so long?” - I don’t think it was this bad my entire life, as I’ve said I’ve only seen flakes sometimes. It got like this sometime recently. I don’t particularly make note of checking my scalp on a periodic basis. Also if you haven’t already noticed by my username, I have ADHD. Out of sight out of mind. I don’t even intend to be gross… but like many others with ADHD we can struggle with habit, routines, etc.
2) “Why did you not just go to a doctor?” - I’m in America and healthcare costs are high. I can’t afford to go see one at this time even with insurance.
3) “Where did you put shampoo then?” - I put it on my head (obviously) and throughout all my hair. I think since my hair is so thick that when lathering the shampoo in, I may not have been really getting it onto my scalp enough. I’ve made note of the shampooing twice to help with that though, so thanks to those who said that!
4) “Did your parents not teach you ‘xyz’?” - Apparently not. Not everyone has good parents. I definitely did not. I’ve had to figure out many things throughout life on my own.
Most replies were very positive/helpful though. Thank you! I will be getting a new shampoo as I’ve been using a very cheap brand. Hopefully that helps!
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3pelican
Hi. It’s me again. I posted nearly a year ago about my “disgusting” scalp. Most comments were super helpful & positive. Others… called me a gross human being.
Anyhow, as it turns out, many of you were correct. I have psoriasis. I wasn’t washing my haiscalp wrong like I had thought. (I thought you had to scrape it basically.. like many other commenters had me believe.) but I am not an unhygienic person. Quite the opposite.
After posting that, I started to develop dry patches behind one of my ears, and around my eyebrows. No amount of washing, or lotion, makes them go away. So yeah. Turns out I wasn’t washing myself incorrectly. I just have psoriasis… I guess even this update is basically another “TIFU” by thinking I was not washing myself correctly; when I just had a skin condition.
Thanks to everyone who gave tips for dealing with psoriasis! And I’m glad my post called light to an issue that is more common than people think!
TL;DR: My real fuck up was not that I was washing myself incorrectly. I have psoriasis.
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dano5
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TIFU by realizing I wasn’t washing my “hair” right for 20+ years
Originally posted to tifu
TRIGGER WARNING: depictions of severe skin conditions
Original Post Aug 2, 2023
Uh okay. So warning.. this is very much gross.
Over the past several weeks I have been feeling these weird skin-like but not fully-attached lumps on my head. I’ve been scratching and picking them off fully (or so I thought) and didn’t give it a second thought.
Well, today my boyfriend takes a good look at my scalp in one of those spots that I was scratching because he was curious as to what I was doing. Apparently I was really going at it without noticing.
He practically gasped and asked me if I had hit my head, or if it hurt. I was stunned for a moment (it only felt like a little dry skin) and that began my panic induced examination. As it turns out, my entire scalp is covered in ranges of flaky to thick lumps of dandruff. And because I have a lot of hair, it isn’t noticeable on the outside unless you start going through layer by layer…
I obsessively begin to scratch and scrape my entire scalp to the point where it’s now in pain. There’s flakes and chunks entangled throughout my hair.. I am freaking out. I start Googling, thinking I must be dying, all my hair is about to fall out, etc.
Yeah.. no. Apparently you are supposed to scrub your scalp when you shampoo… I never knew this. Also I immediately put my wet hair in a bun or braid every time I washed it so it didn’t dry for literally 24 hours and caused more dry skin buildup. I really hope that after years (plus scraping for hours today) I haven’t really fucked my scalp up.
TL;DR : I haven’t scrubbed my scalp for 20 years because I didn’t know you had to. I have been scraping chunks of dry skin off my scalp for the past few hours. I feel disgusting.
EDIT: Firstly I’d like to say thank you to everyone for your advice and kind replies! I also wanted to answer a few of the common questions I saw.
1) “How did you not notice this for so long?” - I don’t think it was this bad my entire life, as I’ve said I’ve only seen flakes sometimes. It got like this sometime recently. I don’t particularly make note of checking my scalp on a periodic basis. Also if you haven’t already noticed by my username, I have ADHD. Out of sight out of mind. I don’t even intend to be gross… but like many others with ADHD we can struggle with habit, routines, etc.
2) “Why did you not just go to a doctor?” - I’m in America and healthcare costs are high. I can’t afford to go see one at this time even with insurance.
3) “Where did you put shampoo then?” - I put it on my head (obviously) and throughout all my hair. I think since my hair is so thick that when lathering the shampoo in, I may not have been really getting it onto my scalp enough. I’ve made note of the shampooing twice to help with that though, so thanks to those who said that!
4) “Did your parents not teach you ‘xyz’?” - Apparently not. Not everyone has good parents. I definitely did not. I’ve had to figure out many things throughout life on my own.
Most replies were very positive/helpful though. Thank you! I will be getting a new shampoo as I’ve been using a very cheap brand. Hopefully that helps!
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NovaHorizon
Go see a dermatologist! That doesn't sound like a pure hygiene issue.obsidianbonefish
~Sounds like psoriasis on your scalp. The flakes are thick and oily. A dermatologist can prescribe something for it.
3pelican
Tbh it sounds more like you could have developed psoriasis or something on your scalp. I don’t ‘scrub’ my scalp when I shampoo my hair - sure I get the shampoo to the roots but I’m not actively trying to exfoliate my head - and I don’t have this issue. You should see someone about it.TIFUpdate by realizing I wasn’t washing my “hair” right for 20+ years May 20, 2024 (9 months later)
Hi. It’s me again. I posted nearly a year ago about my “disgusting” scalp. Most comments were super helpful & positive. Others… called me a gross human being.
Anyhow, as it turns out, many of you were correct. I have psoriasis. I wasn’t washing my haiscalp wrong like I had thought. (I thought you had to scrape it basically.. like many other commenters had me believe.) but I am not an unhygienic person. Quite the opposite.
After posting that, I started to develop dry patches behind one of my ears, and around my eyebrows. No amount of washing, or lotion, makes them go away. So yeah. Turns out I wasn’t washing myself incorrectly. I just have psoriasis… I guess even this update is basically another “TIFU” by thinking I was not washing myself correctly; when I just had a skin condition.
Thanks to everyone who gave tips for dealing with psoriasis! And I’m glad my post called light to an issue that is more common than people think!
TL;DR: My real fuck up was not that I was washing myself incorrectly. I have psoriasis.
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Sarcasmiron
I hope you got the psoriasis diagnosis from a dermatologist. Don't rely on reddit diagnosis. See a dermatologist if you haven't already, if you want a guaranteed plan of action.OOP
~Yes. I’d never just rely on a “Reddit diagnosis” . I’m not insane lol. People on here can give good advice but I know they aren’t doctors. I saw a dermatologist (again). I already had been living with a minor skin condition; keratosis pilaris. And my brother has eczema. But now I have been diagnosed with psoriasis.
dano5
do you have the nail-pits? it looks like someone took a needle to my nails on my hands.OOP
that's how I found out... and going bald once in a while helps me and my scalp a lot, but that's not for everyone :p
THIS IS A REPOST SUB - I AM NOT THE OOPYeah I actually do.. I never considered anything of it though. And was always told it wasn’t a cause for concern. They were just “marks that meant you’ve survived trauma”. So that is really interesting that you brought that up. As for the going bald to help it part, idk if that’s something I could ever do. My hair means a lot to me. As a female/fairly feminine person, I can’t imagine myself without my hair.
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2024.05.29 05:59 Sincerely-yourstruly [F4A] Looking for a long-term partner on Discord!
Hey everyone! I’m Madeline 19F, and I’m looking for a long-term, role-play partner! I’ve been role-playing for about five years and I’m interested in doing something drama and romance based. I write in the first (sometimes third) person with FxA. I don’t have many requirements for my partner, but here are my top four asks:
-18+
-Can write 2 or more paragraphs Detail is a must!
-Creativity. I love partners who think outside the box with all sorts of plot twists and make the story there’s as much as it is mine!
-Literacy. Pretty self-explanatory.
I would also love someone who communicates with me rather than ghosts me when something isn't to their liking. Communication is key and I would love the story to be yours just as it is mine. I love incorporating ideas from both parties. <3
Right now, I'm looking for a partner that’s interested in doing an imbalance power-dynamic role play.
My DMs are open, so if I piqued your interest at all, feel free to message me, and all I ask is that you put effort into what you’re saying to me.
Here’s my idea:
My brother and I were complete opposites. He was a ruthless mafia leader while I was…well me. I was fragile, sensitive, and just really weak to put it bluntly. Practically the complete opposite of what I was expected to be. That’s why he, Jacob, was so protective over me. He never put me in dangers way instead he took all the precautions when our parents died. He took me out of high school and trapped me in. I wasn’t allowed to leave, have access to the internet, or do anything that included other people knowing I existed. The only reason he did this was because he had tons of rivalry, The only reason he did this was because he had tons of rivalry, he knew if they knew about me they’d do about anything to hold me for ransom. It made sense. I questioned him the first few months but got used to it. You were his right hand and the only person he let around me. The both of you have known each other practically since elementary and built this whole empire together. Despite that I never actually spoke more than two sentences to you. Not because I hated you or anything but because you intimidate me and I tend to shy away from people like that, including my brother. He never spoke to me too much anyway so it wasn’t like it mattered either way. A couple months ago things actually took a turn for our relationship when I built up the confidence to have a conversation with you. I liked you for a while so I thought maybe I had a chance? Ever since then we surprisingly got closer behind my brothers back and that developed into a romantic relationship - My brother was downstairs in a meeting with a few other people talking about a possible drug trade and what-not. Despite being told to stay in my room I came downstairs with a small pout on my face, “Jacob,” I called out. In the midst of speaking he paused once he heard my voice from outside. He rubs his face and turns to you, “Do you mind helping me out with this one?” He asks, “Just take her back to her room and see what she wants.” He whispers, crossing his arms.
This is obviously very open-ended, there’s a lot of room for plot twists and drama.
(I’m open to brainstorming as well!)
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-18+
-Can write 2 or more paragraphs Detail is a must!
-Creativity. I love partners who think outside the box with all sorts of plot twists and make the story there’s as much as it is mine!
-Literacy. Pretty self-explanatory.
I would also love someone who communicates with me rather than ghosts me when something isn't to their liking. Communication is key and I would love the story to be yours just as it is mine. I love incorporating ideas from both parties. <3
Right now, I'm looking for a partner that’s interested in doing an imbalance power-dynamic role play.
My DMs are open, so if I piqued your interest at all, feel free to message me, and all I ask is that you put effort into what you’re saying to me.
Here’s my idea:
My brother and I were complete opposites. He was a ruthless mafia leader while I was…well me. I was fragile, sensitive, and just really weak to put it bluntly. Practically the complete opposite of what I was expected to be. That’s why he, Jacob, was so protective over me. He never put me in dangers way instead he took all the precautions when our parents died. He took me out of high school and trapped me in. I wasn’t allowed to leave, have access to the internet, or do anything that included other people knowing I existed. The only reason he did this was because he had tons of rivalry, The only reason he did this was because he had tons of rivalry, he knew if they knew about me they’d do about anything to hold me for ransom. It made sense. I questioned him the first few months but got used to it. You were his right hand and the only person he let around me. The both of you have known each other practically since elementary and built this whole empire together. Despite that I never actually spoke more than two sentences to you. Not because I hated you or anything but because you intimidate me and I tend to shy away from people like that, including my brother. He never spoke to me too much anyway so it wasn’t like it mattered either way. A couple months ago things actually took a turn for our relationship when I built up the confidence to have a conversation with you. I liked you for a while so I thought maybe I had a chance? Ever since then we surprisingly got closer behind my brothers back and that developed into a romantic relationship - My brother was downstairs in a meeting with a few other people talking about a possible drug trade and what-not. Despite being told to stay in my room I came downstairs with a small pout on my face, “Jacob,” I called out. In the midst of speaking he paused once he heard my voice from outside. He rubs his face and turns to you, “Do you mind helping me out with this one?” He asks, “Just take her back to her room and see what she wants.” He whispers, crossing his arms.
This is obviously very open-ended, there’s a lot of room for plot twists and drama.
(I’m open to brainstorming as well!)
2024.05.29 05:59 SithMasterStarkiller Cryptids make for Amazing Worldbuilding
I've been watching Storied's Monstrum series; which is dedicated to exploring famous Cryptids/Mythological Creatures and it's been an amazing look at how humans tend to externalize their societal stresses and abstract worries into concrete fears i.e. Monsters, as a means of expressing them. My favorite example of this has to be the Wendigo, which is representative of the dangers that Algonquian Tribes would encounter during the harsh winters. Threats of cannibalism, communal fracturing, and isolation could become existential threats to the tribes and so the Wendigo, a representation of those very things, was used to explain the fears as well as externalize them. It's amazing that a mythological creature invented several hundred years ago would be able to tell us so much about a society's values, fears, and ways of life.
Adoman Cemeteries exist anywhere the living do not.
53 years before the Liquidation of Maradine Unified, the land belonging to the Lovoro Subsidiary was carved up by MU decree. A sizable chunk of their Land was given to the nomadic Adoman people for them to settle, a decision that Lovoro would not forget. 4 decades later with the advent of the Maradine Civil War, the Lovorans seized the opportunity to reclaim their land and quickly went to war with the Adoma under the guise of rebellion. The Adoma and Lovoro skirmishes were relatively contained compared to the vast, nationwide destruction of the Civil War but remained a bloody mark on Maradine history nonetheless. Lovoro, with support from the East, quickly swept through Adoman territory, killing and driving much of the population before being themselves invaded and destroyed in the MU Southern Offensive. The now barren, war-torn land was littered with the death and decay of both Adoma And Lovoran people. Eventually the Civil War ended, with few Lovoro or Adoma left to claim victory, and even fewer left to bury the dead.
The Adoma practice a form of burial that has their dead taken far out of inhabited territory to be laid to rest. The belief being that any dead left within the vicinity of home would never move on from the business of it's previous life and so must be separated from the community to prevent their return. A dead Adoma buried close to home, would come back as a vengeful Earthflesh, a creature motivated by regret and vengeance, and often described as having gray, slathered skin, a mixture of the dead's paleness and the earth's clay from which it was reborn.
There have been reports of mysterious gray men seen in Lovoran territory.
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Adoman Cemeteries exist anywhere the living do not.
53 years before the Liquidation of Maradine Unified, the land belonging to the Lovoro Subsidiary was carved up by MU decree. A sizable chunk of their Land was given to the nomadic Adoman people for them to settle, a decision that Lovoro would not forget. 4 decades later with the advent of the Maradine Civil War, the Lovorans seized the opportunity to reclaim their land and quickly went to war with the Adoma under the guise of rebellion. The Adoma and Lovoro skirmishes were relatively contained compared to the vast, nationwide destruction of the Civil War but remained a bloody mark on Maradine history nonetheless. Lovoro, with support from the East, quickly swept through Adoman territory, killing and driving much of the population before being themselves invaded and destroyed in the MU Southern Offensive. The now barren, war-torn land was littered with the death and decay of both Adoma And Lovoran people. Eventually the Civil War ended, with few Lovoro or Adoma left to claim victory, and even fewer left to bury the dead.
The Adoma practice a form of burial that has their dead taken far out of inhabited territory to be laid to rest. The belief being that any dead left within the vicinity of home would never move on from the business of it's previous life and so must be separated from the community to prevent their return. A dead Adoma buried close to home, would come back as a vengeful Earthflesh, a creature motivated by regret and vengeance, and often described as having gray, slathered skin, a mixture of the dead's paleness and the earth's clay from which it was reborn.
There have been reports of mysterious gray men seen in Lovoran territory.
2024.05.29 05:58 FloppyBisque Wu Tang is for the apes! A follow-up to my last post about our upcoming NFT dividend.
 | Yo, a lot of people liked the Wu Tang find earlier today. I wish I could shout out the OG Korean ape who posted and who's shoulders I stood on when I made my last post. submitted by FloppyBisque to Superstonk [link] [comments] Another software engineer wrote up a good post about how this is either a nothing burger (I don't think it is), a grift (Pleasr strongly disagrees with this), or the biggest piece of hype in the whole saga. I showed him something new and this other ape, without being led there, came to the same conclusion I did, so I feel comfortable sharing this now. I am back to argue that I think it is the third option. This is the biggest piece of hype in the whole saga. Many people were asking "what if I don't have a wallet" or "what about people who have no idea how to use web3". I think I have the answer. A few apes have been URL hunting trying to see if we can hit any other endpoints on thealbum.com. One of them succeeded and found this. https://thealbum.com/gme https://preview.redd.it/oqcgq5n7ba3d1.png?width=2156&format=png&auto=webp&s=e82955d583453b98b7ac9344219193686ba446b1 Obligatory, ignore Robinhood. It was always going to be necessary as long as people hold shares there. And whether we like it or not, RH is involved and I would imagine that many people that hold in RH are OG apes. They probably have never sold and just checked out after the fuckery that went down. Now, back to the good stuff. If you click on Connect Robinhood, it brings open a popup that looks like it wants to use Plaid to integrate. I decided to bust out our trusty browser developer tools and see what I could find. What I found and what I concluded is exactly what the other software engineer ape mentioned to me when I showed them this URL. https://preview.redd.it/5nin6f14ca3d1.png?width=2366&format=png&auto=webp&s=b837fb5550ad14d473d6bbeb33e1a1b81c76c270 They are using a company called Privy. Why is this a big deal? Well, look for yourself. Onboard all of your users to web3. How do they do this? Airdrop. Does that sound familiar? It might. And that's probably because we've talked about this in this sub before, back when GameStop was clearly in their testing phase of their NFT marketplace. Cyber Crew actually posted about it and used it. What are crypto airdrops? Essentially, to this point, they have been a marketing strategy used by blockchain projects to distribute crypto coins or NFTs to large number of wallet addresses. Airdrops are typically used to promote awareness of the project, or perhaps reward loyal community members. Here’s how they generally work:
https://preview.redd.it/f2s5633tca3d1.png?width=1738&format=png&auto=webp&s=5eeafb66c03c908c2ae3be03fc4519f12d8e4a1c This feels like the perfect time to use Privy if RC and Pleasr are trying to give out Once Upon A Time In Shaolin out to GME holders. Oh look, here's what Privy says on their site. https://preview.redd.it/8f7x1wraea3d1.png?width=1500&format=png&auto=webp&s=5ea4ebf1e08ebbdb152b43cceb211d6bc9a59594 A web2-caliber UX? What does that mean? Well, Web2 is the version of the internet where people can create and share content on social media and websites. It’s all about interacting with others online. If you are old enough to remember Web1, that was when websites were just static places you can visit. So Web1 is this: Static HTML and CSS: https://preview.redd.it/rych8zv0fa3d1.png?width=1018&format=png&auto=webp&s=6ba9cc2e7228fe1cd37f84849fdb7e0aa9f7954c Web 2 is like Reddit. It's interactive. I can post, edit, delete, etc. Web3 is the next version of the internet where people use blockchain to own and control their data. It makes online activities more secure and decentralized. To this point, it has been very hard to use and that's why we haven't seen mass adoption. Privy makes it feel like Web2 with Web3 underlying tech. They are going to make it so we basically just login to our brokerages or wallets depending on what you have, and you will be able to listen to your brand new, exclusive, NFT Wu Tang album. Oh, and shorties, each album is going to be specific to each one of our shares. You know, the 351,000,000 shares that are the only ones that exist. And if it just so happens that 300,000,000,000 shares exist, you'll have to close those shorts because you won't be able to deliver our NFT dividends because you can't counterfeit that, and I don't know about the rest of you apes, but I am DEFINITELY going to want to listen to my album and I will not accept a cash replacement like they did with Overstock. Also, fuck you, I'm not selling. So you aren't getting my copies. This is how you protect yo neck. Check mate bitches. I'll see y'all on Uranus. https://preview.redd.it/6ledc9n2ha3d1.png?width=1200&format=png&auto=webp&s=1e617eb1f0ea3a7ab5be42e039e0515d38d2081f |
2024.05.29 05:57 tempmailgenerator Understanding Java's Argument Passing Mechanism
Exploring Java's Core Concepts
Java's handling of data and method arguments is a fundamental aspect that affects how programmers write and understand code. At the heart of this discussion lies the question: Is Java "pass-by-reference" or "pass-by-value"? This question is not just academic; it influences the design and efficiency of Java applications. Understanding the distinction and its implications is crucial for developers aiming to manipulate objects and primitives effectively in Java. The way Java treats variable passing under the hood can lead to different outcomes in code execution, affecting everything from variable manipulation to object-oriented programming practices.The confusion often arises from Java's ability to manipulate objects, leading some to believe it operates on a pass-by-reference model. However, the reality is more nuanced, affecting how functions and methods interact with data. Clarifying this concept is essential for debugging, optimizing, and writing efficient Java code. By dissecting Java's argument passing mechanism, developers can gain insights into the language's behavior, allowing for more precise control over program flow and state management, ultimately leading to more robust and maintainable applications.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| int, Object | Primitive data type and object declaration in Java. |
| System.out.println() | Method to print messages to the console. |
| new | Keyword to create new objects. |
Delving Deeper into Java's Argument Passing
In Java, understanding the distinction between pass-by-value and pass-by-reference is crucial for developers, as it fundamentally influences how methods interact with arguments, be they primitives or objects. Java strictly follows the pass-by-value paradigm. This means when a variable is passed to a method, a new copy of that variable is created and used inside the method. For primitive types, such as int or double, this concept is straightforward. A copy of the value is made, and any modifications to this value within the method do not affect the original value outside the method. This behavior ensures the integrity of the original data, allowing developers to operate with the assurance that their variables outside the method scope remain unchanged.However, confusion often arises when dealing with objects. While Java still uses pass-by-value for objects, what gets passed by value is the reference to the object, not the object itself. This subtle but crucial distinction means that when an object is passed to a method, the method receives a copy of the reference pointing to the same object in memory. Therefore, while the reference itself is a copy, any modifications made to the object's attributes via this reference will affect the original object. This behavior often leads to the misconception that Java uses pass-by-reference for objects. Understanding this mechanism is vital for developers to effectively manage memory and manipulate object data within their Java applications.
Understanding Pass-by-Value with Primitives
Java programming languagepublic class Test { public static void main(String[] args) { int a = 10; incrementValue(a); System.out.println(a); } public static void incrementValue(int number) { number = number + 1; } } Demonstrating Pass-by-Value with Objects
Java code snippetpublic class Car { int speed; } public class Test { public static void main(String[] args) { Car myCar = new Car(); myCar.speed = 10; increaseSpeed(myCar); System.out.println(myCar.speed); } public static void increaseSpeed(Car car) { car.speed = car.speed + 10; } } Clarifying Java's Pass-by-Value and Pass-by-Reference Mechanisms
The concept of pass-by-value versus pass-by-reference in Java is pivotal for understanding how information is transferred between methods and variables within a program. Java's strict adherence to pass-by-value means that when a variable is passed to a method, a copy of the variable is created for use within that method's scope. This principle applies universally across Java, regardless of whether the data type is primitive or an object. For primitives, this mechanism is straightforward: the method operates on a copy, leaving the original value untouched. This ensures that changes made within the method do not inadvertently alter the program's state outside the method's scope.When dealing with objects, the nuance of Java's pass-by-value becomes more apparent. Although it might seem like objects are passed by reference, Java actually passes a copy of the object's reference. This distinction is crucial. It means any modifications to the object's attributes through this copied reference will reflect on the original object, as both references point to the same memory location. However, if the reference itself is changed within the method, this does not affect the original reference. This understanding is essential for managing memory effectively and manipulating object-oriented data structures in Java applications, ensuring developers can predict and control how data moves through their applications.
Common Questions on Java's Pass-by-Value System
- Question: Is Java pass-by-value or pass-by-reference?
- Answer: Java is strictly pass-by-value, copying the variable's value for primitives or the reference value for objects when passed to methods.
- Question: How does pass-by-value affect primitive types in Java?
- Answer: For primitive types, pass-by-value means any changes to the variable within a method do not affect the original variable outside the method.
- Question: Does Java pass objects by reference?
- Answer: No, Java passes a copy of the reference to the object, not the object itself, maintaining the pass-by-value paradigm.
- Question: What is the implication of pass-by-value for object modifications?
- Answer: Modifications to an object's attributes via its reference affect the original object, since the copied reference points to the same object in memory.
- Question: Can changing the reference within a method affect the original reference?
- Answer: No, changing the reference to point to a new object within the method does not affect the original reference outside the method.
- Question: How can one ensure data integrity when passing objects to methods in Java?
- Answer: Understanding that objects are passed by copying the reference can help manage how and when data is modified, ensuring integrity.
- Question: Does pass-by-value affect performance in Java?
- Answer: Pass-by-value can affect performance, especially when large objects are involved, due to the need to copy object references.
- Question: How does Java handle method overloading with pass-by-value?
- Answer: Method overloading is unaffected by pass-by-value, as it depends on the method's signature rather than how values are passed.
- Question: Can pass-by-value lead to unexpected behavior in Java?
- Answer: Without proper understanding, it might lead to unexpected behavior, especially when modifying object attributes thinking it's pass-by-reference.
- Question: How can developers work effectively with Java's pass-by-value system?
- Answer: Developers should be mindful of the pass-by-value nature, especially when dealing with objects, to manage memory and data flow effectively.
Wrapping Up Java's Pass-by-Value Discussion
Java's approach to handling data through pass-by-value is a cornerstone concept that influences the behavior of both primitives and objects within the language. This article has dissected the nuances of how Java processes variables and references passed to methods, highlighting the importance of understanding this mechanism for effective programming. Despite common misconceptions, Java's consistent use of pass-by-value for both primitives and objects—via copying the reference, not the object itself—ensures that developers must be meticulous in how they manage memory and manipulate data. Grasping this concept is not just about adhering to Java's syntax but about embracing a methodology that enhances code maintainability, efficiency, and predictability. The clarity provided on this topic aims to empower developers with the knowledge to navigate Java's intricacies confidently, fostering a deeper comprehension of how Java's design principles affect day-to-day coding and overall application architecture.https://www.tempmail.us.com/en/java/understanding-java-s-argument-passing-mechanism
2024.05.29 05:57 punky_monkeygirl I feel like my my boyfriend cheating on me is inevitable
He is significantly more attractive than me. I’ve met other girls that have had a crush on him, it’s normal, women like good looking men. I don’t exactly know what he sees in me. Personality does go a long way in guess! It hurts because his ex is gorgeous. She’s tall, proportionate, pretty and pale complexion and blue eyes. I look compact. I’m short, have a wide nose, my anemia makes for a kind of gross deadly olive complexion, i have no pink in my lips. Even though i am relatively thin i still look wide in the hips. I feel like i look like a metronome. My nose is huge, it’s what i got bullied for most while in school. I’ve gotten better at doing my makeup and i dress nice, have also lost some weight and am still actively working on my body but in general it takes a lot more work for me to look tolerable than it does for most people. When people who knew me and high school see me out and about they are usually shocked and say i look unrecognizable which is a good thing. It’s hard to believe that my appearance situation somehow used to be worst. Overall just don’t have a lot going for me while he has everything going for him.
My boyfriend is overseas traveling. He’s been partying and drinking and having fun. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s already cheated on me. I wouldn’t even be mad. Personality can only keep a man home for so long. He’s probably surrounded by beautiful women who like him and if he did do it he’d only have god as his witness or whatever. I just wish i could be the girl he deserves. I feel like he settled. He hasn’t done anything that makes me suspicious. He always showers me with compliments and love. But it just doesn’t make sense for all of it to be genuine especially comments regarding my looks
The thought of him cheating on me just plays in my head over and over again. I almost want to ask for an std test when he returns from his travels just because him cheating is my personal absolute truth. But my lack of trust could definitely strain our relationship so i probably won’t go through with that. He’s a good guy i’m sure he’d break up with me. Idk i haven’t brought any of these feelings up with him and i don’t think i ever will. I really don’t understand why he is with someone so below his league but im too selfish to break things off myself :/
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My boyfriend is overseas traveling. He’s been partying and drinking and having fun. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s already cheated on me. I wouldn’t even be mad. Personality can only keep a man home for so long. He’s probably surrounded by beautiful women who like him and if he did do it he’d only have god as his witness or whatever. I just wish i could be the girl he deserves. I feel like he settled. He hasn’t done anything that makes me suspicious. He always showers me with compliments and love. But it just doesn’t make sense for all of it to be genuine especially comments regarding my looks
The thought of him cheating on me just plays in my head over and over again. I almost want to ask for an std test when he returns from his travels just because him cheating is my personal absolute truth. But my lack of trust could definitely strain our relationship so i probably won’t go through with that. He’s a good guy i’m sure he’d break up with me. Idk i haven’t brought any of these feelings up with him and i don’t think i ever will. I really don’t understand why he is with someone so below his league but im too selfish to break things off myself :/
2024.05.29 05:57 hiimsubclavian Dam the Strait of Hormuz to lengthen the Tigris and Euphrates.
Okay, so last time I proposed damming Gibraltar people said it was a bad idea because it would turn the Mediterranean into a dustbowl or something. Party poopers.
So I've been researching ancient Sumerian history and it turns out the Sumerians came from the Persian Gulf, which was a lush forest fed by the waters of an elongated Tigris and Euphrates during the last ice age. In fact, that where historians think stories about the Garden of Eden came from.
So according to historians, the Garden of Eden exists, it lies at the bottom of the Persian Gulf!
Now it dawned to me we can literally re-create Eden by simply damming the Strait of Hormuz. I looked it up, the Strait of Hormuz is only about 55km wide. Build a 55km dam, and in exchange we get the literal, historically and scientifically accurate Garden of fucking Eden. 100,000 square miles of lush farmland, enough to feed the entire Arab world and solve the Israel-Palestine conflict, bringing peace on earth and maybe even the second coming of Jesus Christ.
How is that not a worthwhile endeavor?
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So I've been researching ancient Sumerian history and it turns out the Sumerians came from the Persian Gulf, which was a lush forest fed by the waters of an elongated Tigris and Euphrates during the last ice age. In fact, that where historians think stories about the Garden of Eden came from.
So according to historians, the Garden of Eden exists, it lies at the bottom of the Persian Gulf!
Now it dawned to me we can literally re-create Eden by simply damming the Strait of Hormuz. I looked it up, the Strait of Hormuz is only about 55km wide. Build a 55km dam, and in exchange we get the literal, historically and scientifically accurate Garden of fucking Eden. 100,000 square miles of lush farmland, enough to feed the entire Arab world and solve the Israel-Palestine conflict, bringing peace on earth and maybe even the second coming of Jesus Christ.
How is that not a worthwhile endeavor?
2024.05.29 05:56 Fillasophical Need hope
For about 2 years I have done nothing. I have been unemployed and have had an income through government supports which i no longer have and have lost my house my cats and my girlfriend. In December I stopped taking my medications because I was sure they were causing my issues. It seems like all my issues sky rocketed once I took risperidone for a few months. I feel like I have no personality, no thoughts, no feelings, except rage and distress. My life feels like a constant state of being in agony in my mind. I read and read and read and all I come to find is that apathy is permanent and you can't get rid of it. If this is the case why should I keep on living. What life is this? I can't do anything because I don't know what to do or rather I think why do anything. If my existence as a human is lacking the part what makes it a human experience then why do I exist. My whole life ive been babied. Mother paying my bills when I cant and making appointments for me and what not.
Ive spent so much time on NPD or ASPD or schizoid or AvPD that I'm convinced I have some sort of cluster b personality disorder and all I can think of is why would I even try to live my life when I am nothing more than a walking pathology and don't really have a personality just a brain that works off IF statements like a line of code.
People get to experience life without having to second guess themselves all the time but that's the only thing I can do, to the point where i simply don't do anything because I'm not really doing anything I'm just acting.
I cold turkeryed lamotragine, sertraline and this other medications for sleep, I can't even remember what I was on and now I feel like I have brain damage. I can't think I can't enjoy anything I cant feel love for anyone, but I also wonder if I ever did. And it's debilitating, I constantly wonder If I ever was someone with a "soul" or if I have always been just a robot with a reactionary function to the world. If this person says this then say this back. Everything seems so fake and unreal and I honestly think I have a block in-between my brain and reality.
When I got evicted I moved into my friends parents place where he stays and now I'm stuck and can't stand it anymore. Was he even my friend though or just someone who also partied alot. I don't want to be around people I don't want to have to explain to these Christians that I can't just go to church and be cured and that my depression is a choice. For the past 2 years I've been stuck in some purgatory state and it doesn't make any sense how any living being could even feel this way. It's literally hell on earth.
I cant move out because I don't have an income and I can't get an income because in all honesty If I had a job I would quit after a week. 1 year ago I almost had a job and I did an interview and the first day of work on the way there I turned around went home and blocked all the phone numbers associated with it.
I cant get supports because by the time I'm half way through the process I realize nothing matters reality isn't real my thoughts are fake I'm a psychopath anyway so why would I bother. I applied in December and didn't follow up and just did it again. 2 weeks ago.
When I graduated in 2019 I was drinking every weekend and in 2021 started trying drugs with my best friend, we did mushrooms and acid a couple times and a few times molly on the weekends. I've been drinking since grade 9, not every weekend but any chance I could, every party, every family event and holiday. Around 2020 I became a pothead and I would smoke insane amounts of weed, some days I smoked 3.5 grams a day some days I smoked 7 grams a day but more or less from 2020 to 2023 I would smoke non stop with no breaks unless around peopoe who disaproved, waking up in the night to smoke ,sometimes twice. I also took shrooms every like 3 months for a year or so and would be able to say that I've done them 3 times a year atleast from 2020 to 2023. All while being on these meds that I have been convince are neurotoxic and designed to give you brain damage. Oh and I've tried cocaine 3 times in the last year aswell. Never did much of it tho.
So I've lost all hope in living a life that is human. I feel void of myself I don't know who I am, I constantly feel like I'm pretending and acting to be human and can't connect with anyone and they would never know I feel this way.
The past 2 years I have don't nothing but sit at home with my blinds closed and hope no one is going to knock on my door as I sit for I hours a day staring at my phone googling and resding reddit and coming to the conclusion that I have some sort of psychosis or skitzophrenia or paranoia. My friends will call and I'll watch it ring until it stops and won't reply to my family. Because whats the point in trying to be human when I am no longer a human thanks to the cognitive issues I have to face.
And there's no hope online. You have anhedonia? It's the same everywhere I look, people replying to other people's posts or articles with "same here been 20 years now." So what's the point. How am I to know if it's depression or ASPD or NPD or Permanent Apathy from being chronically staring at my phone since I was 14 and watching gore and porn since I was that age. There's no knowing, there's no certainty in my own cognition or personality, not that i have one anymore. It's like do I have this cluster b? Who knows because if I did I wouldn't let a therapist know because I'm scared I do so I don't touch on it. Everything is a loop and a pardox of mental illnesses. I should have never read anything and I could have just been like "yup I'm depressed" now I have to worry if I should even try.
I moved to this place I'm in in december and just threw all my belongings in a room and I walked over everything until a couple weeks ago I threw out thousands of dollars worth of stuff because it's in the way and I dont have my own place anymore so things don't have a designated place. Threw out my computer, my tv, my model cars and all the model building supplies I had, airbrushes compressors hundreds of paints and brushes and clamps and just so much shit because those are people things let alone the human aspect of putting them somewhere.
Now I have cloths and a phone so running away will be easier. But where to go? Food costs money, I'm just tired of not feeling like a human and realizing everything I owned was just part of the act anyway. I don't feel anything. I don't feel anything. I don't feel anything. I don't feel anything. It's all that goes through my head all day long even if I did I wouldn't know it because I'm too far gone and it would be second guessed. I've now hyperfocused on the fact that laying down and staring at my phone for 2 years straight has, if not amplified, solidified my brain damage beyond repair. Because I feel nothing all day I just stare at my phone. But I can't do that anymore because now I'm expected to be a human in this household that I no longer want to be in. I'm completely isolated and I prefer that but I don't but I do but I don't but I do. It's like I want to be able to have friends and connect with someone but that's impossible because I'm just some empty emotionless husk with pure apathy and so I don't know what to do anymore.
I could get back on meds but isn't that the cause of this. The chemical lobotomy at its finest, causing you to need more of itself.
I dont see any hope anywhere because I want to be someone who has emotions but I have none and I want to be someone who has a human experience but I am not one. What do I do? Suicide? No there's ways to cope. I don't want to cope. What the fuck? You think coping with hell on earth is better than dieing? Why would I cope when all I have then is to look around at the world going "oh look that person feels this, thats something I can't do" because that's all that goes in inside.
I just say what I think someone is expecting to hear and then I think we'll isn't that what everyone is doing? Their all saying the same shit anyway but then I think we'll no they say what they say because they feel a certain way. Something I can't do, feel. Because im a sociopath. Being out if this household could help I'm sure but that's not even fathomable. Even with supports at max I can't afford a ppace of my own. I'd have to rent a room with a stranger, but it's funny because even those who aren't strangers are strangers now.
I shower once a week because why would I shower that's a human thing. I am not human anymore. I am void of humanity.
23 and dead. Who would have thought.
No one understands any of this so I just say I'm depressed and they think i shoukd try therapy and meds. Whats that going to do? Give my sociopathic brain the ability to not be a sociopath? If only they knew what distress and pain I feel every second of every day.
Ontop of all that even I was able to come back to myself it's just constant ocd of where should I place this and when or what or where should I do and what's the most optimized way to do this or that and why is that there instead of here and how do I know if here or there is better.
So now I guess I'll go back on ssris, and go back to thinking I'm poisoning myself and then repeat this cycle until death.
I'm just gonna run away and start stealing to eat because nothing matters anyway
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Ive spent so much time on NPD or ASPD or schizoid or AvPD that I'm convinced I have some sort of cluster b personality disorder and all I can think of is why would I even try to live my life when I am nothing more than a walking pathology and don't really have a personality just a brain that works off IF statements like a line of code.
People get to experience life without having to second guess themselves all the time but that's the only thing I can do, to the point where i simply don't do anything because I'm not really doing anything I'm just acting.
I cold turkeryed lamotragine, sertraline and this other medications for sleep, I can't even remember what I was on and now I feel like I have brain damage. I can't think I can't enjoy anything I cant feel love for anyone, but I also wonder if I ever did. And it's debilitating, I constantly wonder If I ever was someone with a "soul" or if I have always been just a robot with a reactionary function to the world. If this person says this then say this back. Everything seems so fake and unreal and I honestly think I have a block in-between my brain and reality.
When I got evicted I moved into my friends parents place where he stays and now I'm stuck and can't stand it anymore. Was he even my friend though or just someone who also partied alot. I don't want to be around people I don't want to have to explain to these Christians that I can't just go to church and be cured and that my depression is a choice. For the past 2 years I've been stuck in some purgatory state and it doesn't make any sense how any living being could even feel this way. It's literally hell on earth.
I cant move out because I don't have an income and I can't get an income because in all honesty If I had a job I would quit after a week. 1 year ago I almost had a job and I did an interview and the first day of work on the way there I turned around went home and blocked all the phone numbers associated with it.
I cant get supports because by the time I'm half way through the process I realize nothing matters reality isn't real my thoughts are fake I'm a psychopath anyway so why would I bother. I applied in December and didn't follow up and just did it again. 2 weeks ago.
When I graduated in 2019 I was drinking every weekend and in 2021 started trying drugs with my best friend, we did mushrooms and acid a couple times and a few times molly on the weekends. I've been drinking since grade 9, not every weekend but any chance I could, every party, every family event and holiday. Around 2020 I became a pothead and I would smoke insane amounts of weed, some days I smoked 3.5 grams a day some days I smoked 7 grams a day but more or less from 2020 to 2023 I would smoke non stop with no breaks unless around peopoe who disaproved, waking up in the night to smoke ,sometimes twice. I also took shrooms every like 3 months for a year or so and would be able to say that I've done them 3 times a year atleast from 2020 to 2023. All while being on these meds that I have been convince are neurotoxic and designed to give you brain damage. Oh and I've tried cocaine 3 times in the last year aswell. Never did much of it tho.
So I've lost all hope in living a life that is human. I feel void of myself I don't know who I am, I constantly feel like I'm pretending and acting to be human and can't connect with anyone and they would never know I feel this way.
The past 2 years I have don't nothing but sit at home with my blinds closed and hope no one is going to knock on my door as I sit for I hours a day staring at my phone googling and resding reddit and coming to the conclusion that I have some sort of psychosis or skitzophrenia or paranoia. My friends will call and I'll watch it ring until it stops and won't reply to my family. Because whats the point in trying to be human when I am no longer a human thanks to the cognitive issues I have to face.
And there's no hope online. You have anhedonia? It's the same everywhere I look, people replying to other people's posts or articles with "same here been 20 years now." So what's the point. How am I to know if it's depression or ASPD or NPD or Permanent Apathy from being chronically staring at my phone since I was 14 and watching gore and porn since I was that age. There's no knowing, there's no certainty in my own cognition or personality, not that i have one anymore. It's like do I have this cluster b? Who knows because if I did I wouldn't let a therapist know because I'm scared I do so I don't touch on it. Everything is a loop and a pardox of mental illnesses. I should have never read anything and I could have just been like "yup I'm depressed" now I have to worry if I should even try.
I moved to this place I'm in in december and just threw all my belongings in a room and I walked over everything until a couple weeks ago I threw out thousands of dollars worth of stuff because it's in the way and I dont have my own place anymore so things don't have a designated place. Threw out my computer, my tv, my model cars and all the model building supplies I had, airbrushes compressors hundreds of paints and brushes and clamps and just so much shit because those are people things let alone the human aspect of putting them somewhere.
Now I have cloths and a phone so running away will be easier. But where to go? Food costs money, I'm just tired of not feeling like a human and realizing everything I owned was just part of the act anyway. I don't feel anything. I don't feel anything. I don't feel anything. I don't feel anything. It's all that goes through my head all day long even if I did I wouldn't know it because I'm too far gone and it would be second guessed. I've now hyperfocused on the fact that laying down and staring at my phone for 2 years straight has, if not amplified, solidified my brain damage beyond repair. Because I feel nothing all day I just stare at my phone. But I can't do that anymore because now I'm expected to be a human in this household that I no longer want to be in. I'm completely isolated and I prefer that but I don't but I do but I don't but I do. It's like I want to be able to have friends and connect with someone but that's impossible because I'm just some empty emotionless husk with pure apathy and so I don't know what to do anymore.
I could get back on meds but isn't that the cause of this. The chemical lobotomy at its finest, causing you to need more of itself.
I dont see any hope anywhere because I want to be someone who has emotions but I have none and I want to be someone who has a human experience but I am not one. What do I do? Suicide? No there's ways to cope. I don't want to cope. What the fuck? You think coping with hell on earth is better than dieing? Why would I cope when all I have then is to look around at the world going "oh look that person feels this, thats something I can't do" because that's all that goes in inside.
I just say what I think someone is expecting to hear and then I think we'll isn't that what everyone is doing? Their all saying the same shit anyway but then I think we'll no they say what they say because they feel a certain way. Something I can't do, feel. Because im a sociopath. Being out if this household could help I'm sure but that's not even fathomable. Even with supports at max I can't afford a ppace of my own. I'd have to rent a room with a stranger, but it's funny because even those who aren't strangers are strangers now.
I shower once a week because why would I shower that's a human thing. I am not human anymore. I am void of humanity.
23 and dead. Who would have thought.
No one understands any of this so I just say I'm depressed and they think i shoukd try therapy and meds. Whats that going to do? Give my sociopathic brain the ability to not be a sociopath? If only they knew what distress and pain I feel every second of every day.
Ontop of all that even I was able to come back to myself it's just constant ocd of where should I place this and when or what or where should I do and what's the most optimized way to do this or that and why is that there instead of here and how do I know if here or there is better.
So now I guess I'll go back on ssris, and go back to thinking I'm poisoning myself and then repeat this cycle until death.
I'm just gonna run away and start stealing to eat because nothing matters anyway
2024.05.29 05:56 Fillasophical Need hope
For about 2 years I have done nothing. I have been unemployed and have had an income through government supports which i no longer have and have lost my house my cats and my girlfriend. In December I stopped taking my medications because I was sure they were causing my issues. It seems like all my issues sky rocketed once I took risperidone for a few months. I feel like I have no personality, no thoughts, no feelings, except rage and distress. My life feels like a constant state of being in agony in my mind. I read and read and read and all I come to find is that apathy is permanent and you can't get rid of it. If this is the case why should I keep on living. What life is this? I can't do anything because I don't know what to do or rather I think why do anything. If my existence as a human is lacking the part what makes it a human experience then why do I exist. My whole life ive been babied. Mother paying my bills when I cant and making appointments for me and what not.
Ive spent so much time on NPD or ASPD or schizoid or AvPD that I'm convinced I have some sort of cluster b personality disorder and all I can think of is why would I even try to live my life when I am nothing more than a walking pathology and don't really have a personality just a brain that works off IF statements like a line of code.
People get to experience life without having to second guess themselves all the time but that's the only thing I can do, to the point where i simply don't do anything because I'm not really doing anything I'm just acting.
I cold turkeryed lamotragine, sertraline and this other medications for sleep, I can't even remember what I was on and now I feel like I have brain damage. I can't think I can't enjoy anything I cant feel love for anyone, but I also wonder if I ever did. And it's debilitating, I constantly wonder If I ever was someone with a "soul" or if I have always been just a robot with a reactionary function to the world. If this person says this then say this back. Everything seems so fake and unreal and I honestly think I have a block in-between my brain and reality.
When I got evicted I moved into my friends parents place where he stays and now I'm stuck and can't stand it anymore. Was he even my friend though or just someone who also partied alot. I don't want to be around people I don't want to have to explain to these Christians that I can't just go to church and be cured and that my depression is a choice. For the past 2 years I've been stuck in some purgatory state and it doesn't make any sense how any living being could even feel this way. It's literally hell on earth.
I cant move out because I don't have an income and I can't get an income because in all honesty If I had a job I would quit after a week. 1 year ago I almost had a job and I did an interview and the first day of work on the way there I turned around went home and blocked all the phone numbers associated with it.
I cant get supports because by the time I'm half way through the process I realize nothing matters reality isn't real my thoughts are fake I'm a psychopath anyway so why would I bother. I applied in December and didn't follow up and just did it again. 2 weeks ago.
When I graduated in 2019 I was drinking every weekend and in 2021 started trying drugs with my best friend, we did mushrooms and acid a couple times and a few times molly on the weekends. I've been drinking since grade 9, not every weekend but any chance I could, every party, every family event and holiday. Around 2020 I became a pothead and I would smoke insane amounts of weed, some days I smoked 3.5 grams a day some days I smoked 7 grams a day but more or less from 2020 to 2023 I would smoke non stop with no breaks unless around peopoe who disaproved, waking up in the night to smoke ,sometimes twice. I also took shrooms every like 3 months for a year or so and would be able to say that I've done them 3 times a year atleast from 2020 to 2023. All while being on these meds that I have been convince are neurotoxic and designed to give you brain damage. Oh and I've tried cocaine 3 times in the last year aswell. Never did much of it tho.
So I've lost all hope in living a life that is human. I feel void of myself I don't know who I am, I constantly feel like I'm pretending and acting to be human and can't connect with anyone and they would never know I feel this way.
The past 2 years I have don't nothing but sit at home with my blinds closed and hope no one is going to knock on my door as I sit for I hours a day staring at my phone googling and resding reddit and coming to the conclusion that I have some sort of psychosis or skitzophrenia or paranoia. My friends will call and I'll watch it ring until it stops and won't reply to my family. Because whats the point in trying to be human when I am no longer a human thanks to the cognitive issues I have to face.
And there's no hope online. You have anhedonia? It's the same everywhere I look, people replying to other people's posts or articles with "same here been 20 years now." So what's the point. How am I to know if it's depression or ASPD or NPD or Permanent Apathy from being chronically staring at my phone since I was 14 and watching gore and porn since I was that age. There's no knowing, there's no certainty in my own cognition or personality, not that i have one anymore. It's like do I have this cluster b? Who knows because if I did I wouldn't let a therapist know because I'm scared I do so I don't touch on it. Everything is a loop and a pardox of mental illnesses. I should have never read anything and I could have just been like "yup I'm depressed" now I have to worry if I should even try.
I moved to this place I'm in in december and just threw all my belongings in a room and I walked over everything until a couple weeks ago I threw out thousands of dollars worth of stuff because it's in the way and I dont have my own place anymore so things don't have a designated place. Threw out my computer, my tv, my model cars and all the model building supplies I had, airbrushes compressors hundreds of paints and brushes and clamps and just so much shit because those are people things let alone the human aspect of putting them somewhere.
Now I have cloths and a phone so running away will be easier. But where to go? Food costs money, I'm just tired of not feeling like a human and realizing everything I owned was just part of the act anyway. I don't feel anything. I don't feel anything. I don't feel anything. I don't feel anything. It's all that goes through my head all day long even if I did I wouldn't know it because I'm too far gone and it would be second guessed. I've now hyperfocused on the fact that laying down and staring at my phone for 2 years straight has, if not amplified, solidified my brain damage beyond repair. Because I feel nothing all day I just stare at my phone. But I can't do that anymore because now I'm expected to be a human in this household that I no longer want to be in. I'm completely isolated and I prefer that but I don't but I do but I don't but I do. It's like I want to be able to have friends and connect with someone but that's impossible because I'm just some empty emotionless husk with pure apathy and so I don't know what to do anymore.
I could get back on meds but isn't that the cause of this. The chemical lobotomy at its finest, causing you to need more of itself.
I dont see any hope anywhere because I want to be someone who has emotions but I have none and I want to be someone who has a human experience but I am not one. What do I do? Suicide? No there's ways to cope. I don't want to cope. What the fuck? You think coping with hell on earth is better than dieing? Why would I cope when all I have then is to look around at the world going "oh look that person feels this, thats something I can't do" because that's all that goes in inside.
I just say what I think someone is expecting to hear and then I think we'll isn't that what everyone is doing? Their all saying the same shit anyway but then I think we'll no they say what they say because they feel a certain way. Something I can't do, feel. Because im a sociopath. Being out if this household could help I'm sure but that's not even fathomable. Even with supports at max I can't afford a ppace of my own. I'd have to rent a room with a stranger, but it's funny because even those who aren't strangers are strangers now.
I shower once a week because why would I shower that's a human thing. I am not human anymore. I am void of humanity.
23 and dead. Who would have thought.
No one understands any of this so I just say I'm depressed and they think i shoukd try therapy and meds. Whats that going to do? Give my sociopathic brain the ability to not be a sociopath? If only they knew what distress and pain I feel every second of every day.
Ontop of all that even I was able to come back to myself it's just constant ocd of where should I place this and when or what or where should I do and what's the most optimized way to do this or that and why is that there instead of here and how do I know if here or there is better.
So now I guess I'll go back on ssris, and go back to thinking I'm poisoning myself and then repeat this cycle until death.
I'm just gonna run away and start stealing to eat because nothing matters anyway
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Ive spent so much time on NPD or ASPD or schizoid or AvPD that I'm convinced I have some sort of cluster b personality disorder and all I can think of is why would I even try to live my life when I am nothing more than a walking pathology and don't really have a personality just a brain that works off IF statements like a line of code.
People get to experience life without having to second guess themselves all the time but that's the only thing I can do, to the point where i simply don't do anything because I'm not really doing anything I'm just acting.
I cold turkeryed lamotragine, sertraline and this other medications for sleep, I can't even remember what I was on and now I feel like I have brain damage. I can't think I can't enjoy anything I cant feel love for anyone, but I also wonder if I ever did. And it's debilitating, I constantly wonder If I ever was someone with a "soul" or if I have always been just a robot with a reactionary function to the world. If this person says this then say this back. Everything seems so fake and unreal and I honestly think I have a block in-between my brain and reality.
When I got evicted I moved into my friends parents place where he stays and now I'm stuck and can't stand it anymore. Was he even my friend though or just someone who also partied alot. I don't want to be around people I don't want to have to explain to these Christians that I can't just go to church and be cured and that my depression is a choice. For the past 2 years I've been stuck in some purgatory state and it doesn't make any sense how any living being could even feel this way. It's literally hell on earth.
I cant move out because I don't have an income and I can't get an income because in all honesty If I had a job I would quit after a week. 1 year ago I almost had a job and I did an interview and the first day of work on the way there I turned around went home and blocked all the phone numbers associated with it.
I cant get supports because by the time I'm half way through the process I realize nothing matters reality isn't real my thoughts are fake I'm a psychopath anyway so why would I bother. I applied in December and didn't follow up and just did it again. 2 weeks ago.
When I graduated in 2019 I was drinking every weekend and in 2021 started trying drugs with my best friend, we did mushrooms and acid a couple times and a few times molly on the weekends. I've been drinking since grade 9, not every weekend but any chance I could, every party, every family event and holiday. Around 2020 I became a pothead and I would smoke insane amounts of weed, some days I smoked 3.5 grams a day some days I smoked 7 grams a day but more or less from 2020 to 2023 I would smoke non stop with no breaks unless around peopoe who disaproved, waking up in the night to smoke ,sometimes twice. I also took shrooms every like 3 months for a year or so and would be able to say that I've done them 3 times a year atleast from 2020 to 2023. All while being on these meds that I have been convince are neurotoxic and designed to give you brain damage. Oh and I've tried cocaine 3 times in the last year aswell. Never did much of it tho.
So I've lost all hope in living a life that is human. I feel void of myself I don't know who I am, I constantly feel like I'm pretending and acting to be human and can't connect with anyone and they would never know I feel this way.
The past 2 years I have don't nothing but sit at home with my blinds closed and hope no one is going to knock on my door as I sit for I hours a day staring at my phone googling and resding reddit and coming to the conclusion that I have some sort of psychosis or skitzophrenia or paranoia. My friends will call and I'll watch it ring until it stops and won't reply to my family. Because whats the point in trying to be human when I am no longer a human thanks to the cognitive issues I have to face.
And there's no hope online. You have anhedonia? It's the same everywhere I look, people replying to other people's posts or articles with "same here been 20 years now." So what's the point. How am I to know if it's depression or ASPD or NPD or Permanent Apathy from being chronically staring at my phone since I was 14 and watching gore and porn since I was that age. There's no knowing, there's no certainty in my own cognition or personality, not that i have one anymore. It's like do I have this cluster b? Who knows because if I did I wouldn't let a therapist know because I'm scared I do so I don't touch on it. Everything is a loop and a pardox of mental illnesses. I should have never read anything and I could have just been like "yup I'm depressed" now I have to worry if I should even try.
I moved to this place I'm in in december and just threw all my belongings in a room and I walked over everything until a couple weeks ago I threw out thousands of dollars worth of stuff because it's in the way and I dont have my own place anymore so things don't have a designated place. Threw out my computer, my tv, my model cars and all the model building supplies I had, airbrushes compressors hundreds of paints and brushes and clamps and just so much shit because those are people things let alone the human aspect of putting them somewhere.
Now I have cloths and a phone so running away will be easier. But where to go? Food costs money, I'm just tired of not feeling like a human and realizing everything I owned was just part of the act anyway. I don't feel anything. I don't feel anything. I don't feel anything. I don't feel anything. It's all that goes through my head all day long even if I did I wouldn't know it because I'm too far gone and it would be second guessed. I've now hyperfocused on the fact that laying down and staring at my phone for 2 years straight has, if not amplified, solidified my brain damage beyond repair. Because I feel nothing all day I just stare at my phone. But I can't do that anymore because now I'm expected to be a human in this household that I no longer want to be in. I'm completely isolated and I prefer that but I don't but I do but I don't but I do. It's like I want to be able to have friends and connect with someone but that's impossible because I'm just some empty emotionless husk with pure apathy and so I don't know what to do anymore.
I could get back on meds but isn't that the cause of this. The chemical lobotomy at its finest, causing you to need more of itself.
I dont see any hope anywhere because I want to be someone who has emotions but I have none and I want to be someone who has a human experience but I am not one. What do I do? Suicide? No there's ways to cope. I don't want to cope. What the fuck? You think coping with hell on earth is better than dieing? Why would I cope when all I have then is to look around at the world going "oh look that person feels this, thats something I can't do" because that's all that goes in inside.
I just say what I think someone is expecting to hear and then I think we'll isn't that what everyone is doing? Their all saying the same shit anyway but then I think we'll no they say what they say because they feel a certain way. Something I can't do, feel. Because im a sociopath. Being out if this household could help I'm sure but that's not even fathomable. Even with supports at max I can't afford a ppace of my own. I'd have to rent a room with a stranger, but it's funny because even those who aren't strangers are strangers now.
I shower once a week because why would I shower that's a human thing. I am not human anymore. I am void of humanity.
23 and dead. Who would have thought.
No one understands any of this so I just say I'm depressed and they think i shoukd try therapy and meds. Whats that going to do? Give my sociopathic brain the ability to not be a sociopath? If only they knew what distress and pain I feel every second of every day.
Ontop of all that even I was able to come back to myself it's just constant ocd of where should I place this and when or what or where should I do and what's the most optimized way to do this or that and why is that there instead of here and how do I know if here or there is better.
So now I guess I'll go back on ssris, and go back to thinking I'm poisoning myself and then repeat this cycle until death.
I'm just gonna run away and start stealing to eat because nothing matters anyway
2024.05.29 05:54 Mathfan6969 JEE ruined my relationship with my parents
I have been in a coaching for JEE since 11.I was pretty above average in class 11,I got 19-20 rank in coaching tests consistently. In class 12 students were divided in batches based on how much they discussed doubts.I got in the batch with the people who talked less to teachers because my parents never took me to doubt classes,they dropped me to coaching till the end of 11th,I was too young for learning license .Of course the batch was filled with below average students with only one or two standouts.I was doing pretty good in my batch,almost no competition in the batch,I even topped in my batch once and got 13 rank in my coaching.One day my mother and father took me an event without asking me,I missed one class.Keeping up with the syllabus was already hard enough,after missing that class,I was left writing notes when I should have been solving questions.A few months later I was still doing good but not that good.One day after a school exam,after my coaching I had a pain in my ear,so I went to the hospital with my parents and they didn't even check my ear or anything,strapped me to a bp checking machine and my BP was high.I had only slept 4 hours due to my exam and had just ate before ,bp shouldn't be measured after eating.After that they just kept mocking me if I have girlfriend or something else,they were just looking for a chance to mock me.I never talked to girls but they kept mocking me that if I have an affair then I should tell them,like that would even affect my BP.After that they made me miss 2 more classes,I had to give up on solving questions,I fell behind everyone in my batch but still scored ok in tests.They just kept demotivating me for my marks.It's not like they were perfect ,they dropped me extremely late in every class . In class 11 my mom started teaching in a school,me and father were very supportive of her and after a while I couldn't handle anything,she didn't make breakfast,I had to do everything alone,father kept shouting at her for joining a school when she wasn't there and I had to listen,they never fought directly,they just used me like an anger dump,they never tried physical punishment because I am pretty strong for my age.She left teaching after I begged her to leave it. When I was in class 12 she joined teaching again just after I had started getting good marks,she wouldn't listen to me and my father telling her to not join,our routine was destroyed again and I had to listen to my angry father.Even when I was in class 10 they were very unsupportive and demotivating. I got 86 percentage in class 10 half yearly exam,they then stopped treating me like a human and talked to me like I was their worker or something. I was considering suicide in class 10 ,I planned on doing it when they weren't home. I was holding a razor ,ready to cut my hand,no one was there but my dog,she came to me and wanted food.Then I put the razor back and gave her food ,I knew they wouldn't take care of her if their reputation got ruined by me.Even after 1st JEE attempt ,they just kept demotivating me,I had 27s1 and only got 83.4%ile , second attempt wasn't any better,suicidal thoughts were taking over me again,without my dog I wouldn't be here.I got 90% in 12 boards, atleast they won't bother me about that.In the end about 20 people in my coaching got more than 99%ile and my 19,13 rank and so on didn't matter anymore.I have took a drop and I am already regretting it,at first my parents were very supportive,but just after 3-4 days their deception faded away,they just treat me like I can't do anything.I am still only 17,I have started to walk my dog daily,that helps me a lot to cope.After I get a job, I won't be talking to my parents,I will only come home to visit my dog,even if I get a bad college next year , I am going , I don't want anything to do with these people anymore. JEE wasn't the main culprit,it just revealed their true nature. I will try hard this year to get my dog a better life. Rant ke liye sorry.
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2024.05.29 05:54 cmsg93 People aren't really allergic to as many things as they th8nk they are
It really grinds my gears when I see people making posts with results of their "failed" allergy tests or when I encounter someone who claims they are allergic to every type of grass/dust/tree. I was taught that an allergy is defined as "a damaging immune response by the body to a substance" aka you get a rash/welt, you sneeze/cough, etc. In my opinion, everyone does this when they encounter allergens. Don't most people sneeze when they interact with dust or pollen? If you roll around in the grass, doesn't your skin have some sort of reaction to it? I get there are various levels for some people and you have a bad enough reaction to a particular substance then sure, you are a person who has a more severe allergy than most other people. I don't think this opinion extends well into foods - I know that shit can seriously kill people.
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2024.05.29 05:53 nursing88019 I plan to meet with the dean
So this may be a bit long (sorry) but I’m gonna try and condense it as much as possible. So I was in an associates program (med surg 2nd semester) and I actually just failed the class. I was genuinely shocked that I failed but also not entirely BECAUSE we had a new professor this semester. She was just hired in January, claims to have previous experience yadayada whatever. Well she didn’t finish a lecture, which so happened to be her first lecture and as a result almost everyone in the class failed that test. We move on and the lectures get better as in she finishes them but she’s reading them verbatim. Which we all can agree is a terrible teaching method, but again we move on. The final comes around and almost half of the class fails which means almost half fail the semester. So you have like 18 people fail out and have to retake (with the exception of those that have failed twice which they must wait 5 years! Insane I know) anyways I see that I failed and I’m furious so I am going through this whole process. My argument is that this new professor never finished that one lecture, final is cumulative hence the reason for my failure. Oh and to add context after everyone failed that first test new professor taught, a new rule was implemented that says if lecture isn’t finished a video recording must be uploaded within 24 hrs… well guess what! This never happened for that missed material, and like I said the final is cumulative… so yeah you can argue we had the slides, the book, we could’ve taught ourselves. Which I mean yeah sure, you basically already do that anyways with all nursing concepts, however I’m not paying good money to teach myself AND if auditory learning has been the standard thus far, it’s not fair. Every single lecture has been auditory, everyone at least learns auditory… Anyways I come to reddit to ask, I am a few days away from meeting with the director of my program which will likely not readmit me, however the dean may be kind enough to consider. Is my argument valid? You can be honest I genuinely think I would have passed if not for that one professor, they should’ve stuck with what they knew and had the OG’s teach. And if anyone needs more context let me know, and I would appreciate honesty!
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2024.05.29 05:52 These-Problem2143 I can’t do this anymore
I'm sharing this for the first time ever with anyone. I haven't even told my friends, although I have them, but I've never felt comfortable. Over the past 2-3 years, I've gained 15-20 kgs due to emotional eating. I have a lot of symptoms of pcos. I don’t have the strength to get the test done. I've always been conscious about my body. Even when I weighed 15-20 kgs less, I avoided wearing sleeveless tops or anything that revealed my body. Now, after gaining so much weight, you can imagine how I feel. I don't go to places I want to, I don't go out to eat, I avoid meeting people, dancing, swimming, and attending offline career events. My parents are pressuring me to lose weight, but I can't, and they're frustrated with me. They want me to lose weight because it's time for me to get married, and they say I'll only find an overweight guy if I don't. This morning, I had a major breakdown. After coming back from the gym, which I force myself to go to despite feeling uncomfortable, my father mentioned that someone at his office was shocked to learn I was his daughter, referring to me as "that fat girl." He laughed about it, and it really broke me.
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2024.05.29 05:52 Interesting-Art4362 Achieving Healthy Nails and Skin: Your Ultimate Guide
Taking care of your nails and skin isn't just about looking good—it's also about feeling great and staying healthy. Your skin, being the largest organ in your body, and your nails, though small, play vital roles in protecting you. Here's how to keep them in top shape.
Skin Health Essentials
Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
Water is your skin's best friend. Drinking enough water every day helps keep your skin supple, fresh, and less prone to wrinkles.
Eat Balanced Diet
Your skin reflects what you eat. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds provides the vitamins and antioxidants your skin needs to glow. Foods high in vitamins A, C, and E, as well as zinc and omega-3 fatty acids, are particularly beneficial.
Protect Yourself from the Sun
Always use sunscreen with at least SPF 30, even on cloudy days. Sun exposure can cause premature aging, sunburn, and increase the risk of skin cancer. Make it a habit to protect your skin whenever you step outside.
Cleanse Regularly
Daily cleansing removes dirt, oil, and dead skin cells. Choose a gentle cleanser that matches your skin type to avoid stripping your skin of its natural oils.
Moisturize Daily
Moisturizing helps keep your skin hydrated and creates a barrier against environmental damage. Look for a moisturizer that suits your skin type and use it daily.
Say No to Smoking
Smoking accelerates skin aging and can cause wrinkles. It narrows the tiny blood vessels in the skin's outer layers, reducing blood flow and making your skin paler and more prone to damage.
Nail Care Essentials
Keep Nails Clean and Dry
Clean and dry nails are less likely to get infected. Regular cleaning helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth.
Trim Your Nails Regularly
Keep your nails trimmed to prevent problems like hangnails and tears. Use sharp manicure scissors or clippers, cut straight across, and round the tips slightly.
Moisturize Your Nails
Just like your skin, your nails need moisture. Use a good hand cream or nail oil to keep your nails and cuticles hydrated.
Avoid Biting Your Nails
Nail-biting can harm your nail bed and lead to infections. If you struggle with this habit, try using a bitter-tasting nail polish to discourage it.
Choose Gentle Nail Products
Harsh nail products can damage your nails. Opt for acetone-free polish removers and gentle nail polishes to keep your nails healthy.
Practice Good Hygiene
Cutting your cuticles can lead to infections, so it's better to gently push them back after a shower when they're soft.
Common Issues and Their Solutions
Dry Skin and Nails
Dryness can result from environmental factors, frequent washing, or lack of moisture. Use a humidifier at home, limit your bath time, and always apply moisturizer after washing.
Acne and Blemishes
Use non-comedogenic skincare products and keep your face clean to manage acne. Avoid touching your face frequently and consult a dermatologist if acne persists.
Nail Infections
Maintain good hygiene to prevent infections. Avoid sharing nail tools and seek medical advice if you notice redness, swelling, or pus around your nails.
Conclusion
Caring for your nails and skin is about more than just aesthetics—it's about your health. By staying hydrated, eating well, protecting your skin from the sun, and practicing good hygiene, you can achieve and maintain healthy, glowing skin and strong, beautiful nails. Remember, taking care of your skin and nails is an investment in your overall health and well-being.
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Skin Health Essentials
Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
Water is your skin's best friend. Drinking enough water every day helps keep your skin supple, fresh, and less prone to wrinkles.
Eat Balanced Diet
Your skin reflects what you eat. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds provides the vitamins and antioxidants your skin needs to glow. Foods high in vitamins A, C, and E, as well as zinc and omega-3 fatty acids, are particularly beneficial.
Protect Yourself from the Sun
Always use sunscreen with at least SPF 30, even on cloudy days. Sun exposure can cause premature aging, sunburn, and increase the risk of skin cancer. Make it a habit to protect your skin whenever you step outside.
Cleanse Regularly
Daily cleansing removes dirt, oil, and dead skin cells. Choose a gentle cleanser that matches your skin type to avoid stripping your skin of its natural oils.
Moisturize Daily
Moisturizing helps keep your skin hydrated and creates a barrier against environmental damage. Look for a moisturizer that suits your skin type and use it daily.
Say No to Smoking
Smoking accelerates skin aging and can cause wrinkles. It narrows the tiny blood vessels in the skin's outer layers, reducing blood flow and making your skin paler and more prone to damage.
Nail Care Essentials
Keep Nails Clean and Dry
Clean and dry nails are less likely to get infected. Regular cleaning helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth.
Trim Your Nails Regularly
Keep your nails trimmed to prevent problems like hangnails and tears. Use sharp manicure scissors or clippers, cut straight across, and round the tips slightly.
Moisturize Your Nails
Just like your skin, your nails need moisture. Use a good hand cream or nail oil to keep your nails and cuticles hydrated.
Avoid Biting Your Nails
Nail-biting can harm your nail bed and lead to infections. If you struggle with this habit, try using a bitter-tasting nail polish to discourage it.
Choose Gentle Nail Products
Harsh nail products can damage your nails. Opt for acetone-free polish removers and gentle nail polishes to keep your nails healthy.
Practice Good Hygiene
Cutting your cuticles can lead to infections, so it's better to gently push them back after a shower when they're soft.
Common Issues and Their Solutions
Dry Skin and Nails
Dryness can result from environmental factors, frequent washing, or lack of moisture. Use a humidifier at home, limit your bath time, and always apply moisturizer after washing.
Acne and Blemishes
Use non-comedogenic skincare products and keep your face clean to manage acne. Avoid touching your face frequently and consult a dermatologist if acne persists.
Nail Infections
Maintain good hygiene to prevent infections. Avoid sharing nail tools and seek medical advice if you notice redness, swelling, or pus around your nails.
Conclusion
Caring for your nails and skin is about more than just aesthetics—it's about your health. By staying hydrated, eating well, protecting your skin from the sun, and practicing good hygiene, you can achieve and maintain healthy, glowing skin and strong, beautiful nails. Remember, taking care of your skin and nails is an investment in your overall health and well-being.
Check out this amazing nanotechnology solution that support healthy nail and skin many people try this and it has lots of benefit
https://supports-healthy-nails-and-skin.getresponsesite.com/
2024.05.29 05:51 Significant-Tower146 Best 22Lr Snap Caps
 | submitted by Significant-Tower146 to u/Significant-Tower146 [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/cy8aforofa3d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=aa4afcf6b876e0978402422484c9b1890bedac4a Looking to add a touch of style to your 22Lr ammo? Look no further than our roundup of the best 22Lr Snap Caps available on the market. These stylish and functional accessories not only protect your ammo, but also enhance the visual appeal of your firearm. Read on to discover the top 22Lr Snap Caps that will elevate your shooting experience. The Top 6 Best 22Lr Snap Caps
Reviews🔗High-Quality 9mm Snap Caps for Firearm Traininghttps://preview.redd.it/ehi9a0vofa3d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a60088d2155ecbacc8088fb09b3a214ca61882dd As a gun enthusiast, I've found these Deluxe Snap Caps to be an invaluable addition to my training routine. The product's bright colors and distinct feel make it easy to differentiate from live ammunition, keeping my live rounds safely stored and helping me avoid any mix-ups during practice. The spring-loaded "primers" of these dummy rounds provide a soft landing for the firing pin, reducing the risk of damage to essential components. While they may not perfectly mimic the weight and balance of live rounds, they're still a reliable choice for function testing and dry fire practice. 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2024.05.29 05:51 ElectroMenZ I just beat my first full Kaizo ROM hack (SM74 Ten Years After v3.74) + my review
 | Ok, so on May 26th 2024, I got all the stars after 31 hours + 3 more I had on another save file, and let me tell you what, it was quite a rollercoaster of an adventure, so here I'll just review my overall experience of it submitted by ElectroMenZ to sm64hacks [link] [comments] C1 Dice Domain: (9/10) It was a nice beginning course that felt welcoming for people who are just getting started on easier Kaizo hacks, like sure, it feels a bit different from the original source material, and that can be great, as it gives a player something kinda new, so overall, it's a solid level without it being intimidating, and it's just a nice little warmup for me, someone who's trying Kaizos for the first time C2 Concrete Jungle: (8.5/10) This is also a pretty solid course, and although, the red coin star was replaced in this version, it was still a solid experience without them, and the stars still felt like a nice little warmup. Also, there was that one heave-ho trick I had to know about, so yeah, I didn't know at the time, and instead went the long way on top to slide and jumped to the star, which involved me finding a bug where I get soft locked on the slope, but again, still quite a solid level with interesting design choices C3 Wallowing Wells: (8/10) This is a great mashup of C3 from SM74 and EE, and even though I'm not the biggest fan of water levels, you actually have faster swimming, and it's way better than what I tried in EE, I mean, I had a good time getting the stars and the 100 coins even, then you have the waterless mode star which is a good test of your platforming skills, and even though a fell down a few times, it's actually not near as bad as what you had to do in EE, and it was quite enjoyable, so still a nice mashup that doesn't feel like a difficulty spike out of nowhere, but still slightly trickier than the first two courses Underground Slide: (7.5/10) Now, here's the first little difficulty spike in the hack, so this one had me dying a bit on the slide's reds, and yeah I died at the end to that stupid pillar. Also, to get that first star in the metal cap switch, I decided to take the long route instead of doing the skip, I dunno why, but anyway, near the end of that section kinda felt like a chokepoint, but I mean, it's not bad, and I liked how they replaced the Mario Party minigame music with the underground theme from Yoshi's Island, which is quite fitting with the redesign, so overall, even if it's a bit of a difficulty spike early in the game, I still did like my experience with it quite a bit, and I like the new aesthetic of it B1 Bowser's Park Party: (9/10) I actually like what they did with this version, they made it feel a bit different by making it like an island in the sky, and the stars were just pretty fun overall, like the one metal cap star was an interesting because of the way you go inside the building to get it, and the key section felt free because of the metal cap safety net, but there was that one part where you had to do oddly precise lava bounces, I don't know why LinCrash made it that way, but I'm not gonna question it, and it was an enjoyable experience all the way through C4 Bogey Bayou: (8/10) I thought this course was pretty fun, but there was that one pit with Bubbas with the red coins that were a bit risky to get due to the relentless nature of them, however, the rest of this course had some solid stars in it, like there was one star where you have the entrance to a secret lava section, and due to the Parallel Lakitu cam, you didn't have to do blind guesswork, so that's nice, but yeah, the actual secret entrance star was just free, nothing else to say about that one, but even though the 100 coins took me longer than it should've, I actually had quite a fun time platforming on rooftops over some deadly quicksand sludge C5 Flamework Factory: (8.5/10) An interesting course with tunnels that leads you to other stars and parts of the level, and honestly, I liked how it felt sort of like nice little puzzle with a couple of stars requiring certain caps to traverse to the other section, and in the current version, the tunnels just warp you to that certain room, I don't really mind the change that much because it doesn't really decrease the difficulty that much, so overall, another solid experience when I knew the places I needed to go for certain stars. MC Aerial Alpine: (9/10) I love what they did with the metal cap stage from the original EE, they turned it into a snow level, and now it's a lot more enjoyable, and even though this current version replaced the red coin star, it was still a nice chill stage, no pun intended, and the stars felt like nice little warmup sections that I had a pretty good time with, even though they replaced the metal cap section with a shell riding one, so that actually felt a bit more fun to do, since I'm actually good with the shell VC Dusty Darkness: (6.5/10) Now, this is the first level that started giving me a bit of problems, like there's this one star where I had to jump down to a walljumping section, and I actually had to turn up the brightness on my monitor to see where I was, and even then, I kept on getting caught on the one wall because the collision is weird, and I missed my jump quite a bit because of it, but once I learned to stop touching the wall, it wasn't as bad, and there was one more star that gave me slight problems, but that one at least didn't have bad collision, and the other stars were actually quite decent, so yeah, definitely not a great level at all, but not that bad WC Lava Pit of Inversion: (7.5/10) Yeah, it's just a chill wing cap course that doesn't feel special at all, it was just like the original, except flipped upside down, I mean, the stars were satisfying to get, however, could've done something more creative with it, but I mean, it still is quite a decent experience C6 Stalactite Cave: (8/10) This is yet another water stage, and again, I'm not the biggest fan of them, but this one actually was kinda interesting, even though this course got the Drowned Factory treatment. This course seemed quite solid with this one platforming section above water that is slightly tricky, but quite fun to do, and I liked that one part where you had to get a Chuckya from the cage below and clip behind a wall to get that one star, so yeah, nice rendition of course 6 that had completely different stars, and it was not bad to navigate at all C7 Crumble Rumble Tower: (8/10) I really do like the aesthetic of this course, and I enjoyed the climb to the top with the 5 secrets, it's actually kinda fun doing those ledgegrabs near the top, even when there were those clouds that blew you off the course, and the 100 coins were fun to get, except there was that one sketchy red coin you had to get a walljump off of, but it was still a bit of fun nonetheless, and the King Whomp bossfight is actually not bad, even though it was sand, but you actually had more of a platform to work with, so yeah, overall, solid course with only a couple parts that made me go "meh" C8 Absolute Zeroasis: (6.5/10) Yeah, this is a course I didn't enjoy as much due to that red coins maze with freezing water, and the camera not being the greatest, along with that one spiral pyramid star that was quite a bit annoying to get, but if you set aside that, the 100 coins and other stars are actually decent, so overall, it's not that bad, but yeah, wasn't really a fan of a couple stars C9 Nature Nocturne: (8/10) This is actually a solid rendition of Course 9, I liked the music in it, it was a nice vibe from Yoshi's Story, and I liked the red coins in it, there was some enjoyable platforming on top of wood planks, and it's interesting going under the flower field to get this one secret, even though you had to go back to get the star, but I really like the idea of it, and yeah, the star under the bridge I could've gotten by using the switch, but I did it the hard way, which took me dozens of tries, but overall, what a solid remake B2 Bowser's Tidal Tropics: (6.5/10) So yeah, this is the first level that actually made me rage a bit, but before I get into that, I will say that I love the Koopa Troopa Beach music in this course, it really compliments the theme of it, and 4 of the stars in there were just kind of a nice experience, but that one star where you had to do the firsties at the right angle, even though, thankfully it's not quicksand this time, it's water, it still proved to be quite a bit annoying, but it was satisfying once I pulled it off, and now, the key part was what really started getting to me because at the beginning, I felt like I had to do the one firstie so that I can have just the right height land on the platform without getting grabbed by the Chuckya, and that gets annoying because every time a failed on those angled timed boxes, I have to start front the beginning, but I realized, I did that part the hard way, so my experience with this could've went a lot smoother, if it weren't for that, but still, not the greatest experience due to it deriving from the EE version of this stage, however, the stars before the key section were overall not bad, and again, that key section made me quite a bit angry, but the rest of it was actually not bad, it was just a matter of getting past those couple things I mentioned earlier C10 Quicksand Beach: (9/10) After the last stage, this one was actually quite chill, the stars were actually quite enjoyable to get, like the red coins were fun to shell jump up to get in the middle of the quicksand, and thank God LinCrash decided to have 100 coins nerfed because in the older versions of SM74, you had to get all the blue coins like near frame perfect, and you had to slowly push all the bullies into that one tiny lava pit, but this version, really made it chill, and at first, I thought the stars you had to get by going into the quicksand tunnel we're gonna be a pain, but actually, the Parallel Lakitu cam worked out in my favor, and I actually enjoyed going down there, so this yet is another nice and solid experience C11 Polluted Pond: (7/10) So, it's the level with one of the stars I dreaded, the star where you have to do walljump crossovers over a platform with quicksand, but I really surprised myself here, as it only took me a few tries, and I actually never died to the quicksand itself, I just failed at the last crossover a few times, so this might've been just a fluke, but yeah, while the rest of the level wasn't the greatest due to having to climb back up out of the toxic sand below, and it took me so long to find the last red coin for some reason, although, it still has quite a bit of fun platforming here and there, but on that one hideout star where you kinda have tight window for those timed boxes, it was mildly annoying when I hit that arrow leading me to it, however, after that is not that bad, just one sketchy jump, so overall, not really a great course, but the platforming was a bit of fun to do C12 Cliff of Time: (8/10) Now this is an interesting one because this is like the first time that we see two versions of a course that you get to switch between depending on the star, and I mean, I enjoyed getting these stars, they were quite a bit unique from each other, and yeah, the red coins weren't really as bad as I thought, it was just that one sketchy walljump ledgegrab I had to do to get to the rest of the course, and every time you started the harder version of this course, you had to do a firstie to even start it, which is not that annoying at all, and just meh, but the same went for some of the red coins, however, you did have quite a bit of room for error before the timer ran out, so this course overall has cool concepts, and it felt quite fair C13 Sea Salt Peaks: (5/10) Now, most of this course felt a bit free, and Koopa the Quick is still slow, this was just a fine level, but oh my God, the Hot Arch Crossing star really brings down the experience because it was so annoying with those firespitters while having to do more precise walljump crossovers three times in a row, and one where you have to do kind of a precise triple jump to get to the last crossover, like that star genuinely made me just rage, and I never wanna touch it again, although the 100 coins were quite a bit scarce C14 Veninium Sphere: (8.5/10) Now this course was quite fun, and I actually like how LinCrash designed the course to have more gaps in it to make up for the nerfs he did, so it still didn't feel too easy for what it was, and the climb was quite satisfying, but the one small flaw I had was with the first star Tower of the South, and that is when I just got through the hall of angled walljumps, I would sometimes miss the star because I couldn't exactly tell where it is in that hole in the ceiling, but I mean, I feel like that one was just on me, although, the rest of the level was very good, and the red coins didn't feel daunting at all to get, so overall, it was quite an enjoyable experience C15 Delombru Sphere: (8.5/10) Same as the last course, the climb was quite satisfying to do, but this course felt a bit more convoluted to me because there was that one sideways tower that I didn't know I could reach with a triple jump until I tried it, and there was that one Dungeon Dominance star where I didn't think that precise walljump ledgegrab was intended, yet it was, but it wasn't actually that bad, and thank God that one crazy Tower of the North star was changed into an amp obstacle course because in the old versions, you had to do really precise walljumps consistently without ledgegrabbing, and the 100 coins and 8 reds were actually pretty satisfying to get on only like what, my 4th attempt? I mean, you got those two sketchy red coins at the beginning, but after that, it was nice and smooth sailing because I just crushed it, I genuinely thought I was gonna fumble more on that, but glad I didn't, however, the Morbid Deadly Puzzle star was still pretty tough because it's like closer to EE difficulty than any other star here, and I will not forgive that one Snifit that killed me one time when I was getting far into that star, but it was quite satisfying once I finally got the star at the end, so overall, a well designed course with a challenge that will prove to be pretty difficult, but comes with a satisfying reward at the end Void of the East: (8/10) Now this was quite a tough and challenging star, and that one angled walljump off the pillar and tower right next to it is kinda what made the challenge even moreso, but good thing you can come up with a good routing method for this star to not feel like as much of a drag, so for me, the metal cap lava bounce secret was the easiest, so I did that last, and yeah, to get off that one rooftop, it sucked when I just couldn't make the jump with the wrong angle, but as I did the right angle, it wasn't as bad, and the rest of the course is actually fun, so once it got consistent, it was quite enjoyable, and I was thoroughly satisfied after getting that star B3 Bowser's Rainbow Realm: (6/10) Yeah, I didn't enjoy opening the cannon in this stage that much at all, I just hated having to do those angled wall kicks over the first lava section at every attempt I had at opening the cannon, but good thing that you didn't have to do three of those in a row, just one of them, and the amp section was just a bit annoying because I had to be careful with my jumps, while having to deal with the possibility of the firespitter getting me, as for the second lava section that first jump was quite sketchy to make, but right after that, the section was definitely better than the first one. There was also that Heave-ho on the third section that killed me at least a couple times, and it felt like a slap to the face when that happened to me, but when I opened the cannon, I felt quite a bit relieved, and the other stars were actually a bit enjoyable, despite me wanting to get to Grandmaster's Goal that final day, like the secrets had some decent platforming, but it was just a slight flaw that I couldn't properly see that one opening to getting that 5 secrets star, however, I got the right angle at some point, and now the 8 red coins were actually quite decent, it felt like a good break, but there were a couple red coins that seemed slightly sketchy, but we're not bad at all, however, I will say, wasn't really the biggest fan of getting on those steep slopes, as they felt fast, and I had to make sure my angle to get on them was good or else I'd fall down due to no ledgegrabs, but it was alright, and yeah, I accidentally got that one caged Banjo Tooie cartridge star while getting the red coins, but after that, there was one more kind of annoying star I had to get with that risky platforming on the walls of the amp section, and the final fight was just Bowser, but the bombs were oddly closer than the original, don't know why LinCrash made them like that, but whatever, it's fine, so overall, yeah, this stage can get quite frustrating when you are trying to open the cannon, but after that, it's not bad at all, it actually got quite a bit fun, although, the music felt a bit repetitive NGL Grandmaster's Goal: (8/10) This was a pretty good gauntlet at the end, but oh my God it's quite nerve-wracking I got closer to the end, and when I died a couple times at those cones in the Cliff of Wrath part, it was a bit disappointing, but as I noticed that I was getting more consistent with the other parts, the confidence built within me, and in this current version, they added a heart at the walljump crossover section, and oh man, I really needed it, even though it nerfs the endurance test a bit, I still appreciated it, and yeah, the metal cap section was still a chokepoint because of that one walljump ledgegrab, and at the beginning of me doing this gauntlet, I kept dying at the Stalagmite Cave slide part, even though I shouldn't have because it's easy when I got the angle right, but yeah, overall, this gauntlet was pretty well put together, but yeah, there are a couple parts that are easily chokeable and can be roadblocks to your success. Oh and one thing I forgot, the other two Grandmaster's Goal stars, they were a bit easy to get, like you could just do a skip to save time for the "speedrun" star, and there was that one hidden star that was fairly easy to find, so those two stars were essentially before the real deal, and they were kinda cool to get In conclusion, my first Kaizo experience definitely had times where I got quite a bit frustrated, but in the end, I'm glad I beat this as my hardest ROM hack, and the experience was definitely worthwhile, so I decided to post this review here to share my experience |
2024.05.29 05:50 its_me_pg_99 3 FINRA and 2 NASAA Tests taken down in 5 months. You can do it too!
Hi everyone,
I'm a brand-new brokeinvestment adviser rep just starting out, and having gone through multiple exams and passing them all on the first try, I thought I'd give my 2 cents on how you can pass them, hopefully in a quicker time than me! I'll go through each test and my personal experience, then I'll explain the methods I actually used and how you can customize them to your needs.
SIE - I literally had zero experience in the securities industry when I started studying. I wasn't sure what to think after the first lesson, but I found it interesting! It took me a little over 2 months to prepare (I used Kaplan for all my tests). I studied for about 2.5 to 3 hours each day, and made sure to take plenty of notes. I found the real test was actually easier than the Final and Mastery Exams. Lots of questions of options, the primary/secondary markets, investment companies and the Acts; overall a good mix.
Series 6 - Immediately started prepping the day after passing the SIE; passed it about a month later. Suitability was the key point of emphasis; I memorized the suitability chart that they gave in the textbook and that helped a ton. Real test had a lot more scenario based questions asking you to pick the right type of investment for a customer. Tbh I was feeling a little nervous for this one since I had failed the second Mastery Exam, and this was three days before my test date. The key difference between this one and the SIE was that the latter had a broad amount of material, while the 6 asked you how products actually worked. I'd say this was the second hardest for me.
Series 63 - Again, started prepping the day after passing the 6. I'm being 100% honest here, it was almost pure memorization. I memorized the exempt transactions/securities, as well as the exemptions and exclusions for broker-dealers, agents, investment advisers, and investment adviser reps by writing them down over and over again (on my laptop to save trees lol). Also, knowing the legal terms was key, because this was a state law exam by NASAA (so don't confuse their rules with FINRA's). The Mastery Exams were a breeze, and the real test was definitely the easiest out of the bunch for me.
Series 26 - Here's where things start to get tougher. The info that I'd learned from the SIE and 6 (they're prerequisites for this one) came back to me, and I had to remember that it was important to look at it from a supervisor's POV, because a lot of questions were going to be based on this (i.e. "A rep commits X, what should the principal do to handle this situation?") The material itself was stuff that had already been drilled into me, but being a 110-question test, I had to time myself to keep pace on the practice tests. On the actual test, I was able to answer all the questions within 2 hours, and that gave me enough time to do a second-run through. Not too bad all in all; for me it was a tad bit easier than the SIE.
Series 65 - Oh boy. Let me tell you guys something that'll save you a ton of headaches later on: DO. NOT. TAKE. THIS. TEST. LIGHTLY. I just passed it last week, and if it hadn't been for the countless hours of studying I'd put in, I most likely would've failed. This literally had all of the material from the previous tests, including the entirety of the 63. On top of that, it also had federal laws that needed to be recognized from the state-level ones. The Kaplan course had 24 units to cover all the material, and a little over 4200 QBank questions. A huge mistake I made was not using all of them up. After taking the 2nd Mastery and all of the practice tests, I had answered around 3000 questions. After some debating on whether I should study some more or schedule, although I was still shaky in a few areas, I decided to go for it. The real test started out easy, and by questions 30-40, I was feeling like I might fail. But I stayed calm and focused on doing my best. I was super grateful for knowing those formulas, as a couple of questions didn't ask for calculations, but simply what they were. The ones that did ask to calculate tripped me up a bit, but I made my best picks/guesses. After answering all the questions with about 50 minutes left, I changed 2 answers; one because I didn't read the question properly and the other because I found another question that helped to answer. As you can imagine, this test was easily the toughest out of them all. I was more than thankful to see that "Pass" appear after clicking "Submit".
So there's my story! Sorry for the long paragraph on the 65; I actually cut out some more sentences to try and shorten it as much as possible. To cap everything off, I'll go through the main strategies I used, and how you can customize them to your will (Although I used Kaplan, they can probably work for other programs as well).
1) Do many practice tests. After each practice test, read the explanations throughly. Understand why you got the question right or wrong. The real test will almost certainly have different wording than the prep course you're using, so understanding the concept allows you to answer correctly regardless of how the question is asked. When I was using the QBank questions, I made sure to set the custom quiz to pull unused questions from the pool, so I didn't know what would appear next.
2) Make acronyms/phrases. They can be about absolutely anything (a movie, a life experience, etc). Anything that you can connect a group of bullet points or a concept to make it easier to remember is a good thing. For instance, I was having trouble with SEP IRAs, and it kept mentioning that only the employer contributes to this type of IRA. So to help me remember, I made the phrase "Solely Employer Puts In" (the first letter of each word makes SEP and I for IRA). Any silly way to hammer that point in means you won't forget come test time.
3) Record yourself saying concepts and phrases, and put it on loop. I started doing this a bit for the 26, and a LOT for the 65. Try to say what you want to say in a minute or less (absolute max of 1min30s). Once you put your recording on loop, you can listen to it over and over again, and this actually forces the info into your brain without you having to think or work too much. After listening to each recording however many times you like, try to write down what you heard. If you can't remember, just keep playing the recording until you've got it memorized.
4) Watch YouTube videos. Please be careful with this one, and make sure you use videos that are up to date (some videos were created years ago and thus pieces of info may not be current). Series7Guru with Dean and PassMasters with Suzy Rhoades are two excellent channels to look into. You never know, these videos may just help you snag an easy point or two on your real test ;)
If you're still here after getting through this humongous post, I wish you best of luck in not just your tests, but your future careers! Take care!
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I'm a brand-new brokeinvestment adviser rep just starting out, and having gone through multiple exams and passing them all on the first try, I thought I'd give my 2 cents on how you can pass them, hopefully in a quicker time than me! I'll go through each test and my personal experience, then I'll explain the methods I actually used and how you can customize them to your needs.
SIE - I literally had zero experience in the securities industry when I started studying. I wasn't sure what to think after the first lesson, but I found it interesting! It took me a little over 2 months to prepare (I used Kaplan for all my tests). I studied for about 2.5 to 3 hours each day, and made sure to take plenty of notes. I found the real test was actually easier than the Final and Mastery Exams. Lots of questions of options, the primary/secondary markets, investment companies and the Acts; overall a good mix.
Series 6 - Immediately started prepping the day after passing the SIE; passed it about a month later. Suitability was the key point of emphasis; I memorized the suitability chart that they gave in the textbook and that helped a ton. Real test had a lot more scenario based questions asking you to pick the right type of investment for a customer. Tbh I was feeling a little nervous for this one since I had failed the second Mastery Exam, and this was three days before my test date. The key difference between this one and the SIE was that the latter had a broad amount of material, while the 6 asked you how products actually worked. I'd say this was the second hardest for me.
Series 63 - Again, started prepping the day after passing the 6. I'm being 100% honest here, it was almost pure memorization. I memorized the exempt transactions/securities, as well as the exemptions and exclusions for broker-dealers, agents, investment advisers, and investment adviser reps by writing them down over and over again (on my laptop to save trees lol). Also, knowing the legal terms was key, because this was a state law exam by NASAA (so don't confuse their rules with FINRA's). The Mastery Exams were a breeze, and the real test was definitely the easiest out of the bunch for me.
Series 26 - Here's where things start to get tougher. The info that I'd learned from the SIE and 6 (they're prerequisites for this one) came back to me, and I had to remember that it was important to look at it from a supervisor's POV, because a lot of questions were going to be based on this (i.e. "A rep commits X, what should the principal do to handle this situation?") The material itself was stuff that had already been drilled into me, but being a 110-question test, I had to time myself to keep pace on the practice tests. On the actual test, I was able to answer all the questions within 2 hours, and that gave me enough time to do a second-run through. Not too bad all in all; for me it was a tad bit easier than the SIE.
Series 65 - Oh boy. Let me tell you guys something that'll save you a ton of headaches later on: DO. NOT. TAKE. THIS. TEST. LIGHTLY. I just passed it last week, and if it hadn't been for the countless hours of studying I'd put in, I most likely would've failed. This literally had all of the material from the previous tests, including the entirety of the 63. On top of that, it also had federal laws that needed to be recognized from the state-level ones. The Kaplan course had 24 units to cover all the material, and a little over 4200 QBank questions. A huge mistake I made was not using all of them up. After taking the 2nd Mastery and all of the practice tests, I had answered around 3000 questions. After some debating on whether I should study some more or schedule, although I was still shaky in a few areas, I decided to go for it. The real test started out easy, and by questions 30-40, I was feeling like I might fail. But I stayed calm and focused on doing my best. I was super grateful for knowing those formulas, as a couple of questions didn't ask for calculations, but simply what they were. The ones that did ask to calculate tripped me up a bit, but I made my best picks/guesses. After answering all the questions with about 50 minutes left, I changed 2 answers; one because I didn't read the question properly and the other because I found another question that helped to answer. As you can imagine, this test was easily the toughest out of them all. I was more than thankful to see that "Pass" appear after clicking "Submit".
So there's my story! Sorry for the long paragraph on the 65; I actually cut out some more sentences to try and shorten it as much as possible. To cap everything off, I'll go through the main strategies I used, and how you can customize them to your will (Although I used Kaplan, they can probably work for other programs as well).
1) Do many practice tests. After each practice test, read the explanations throughly. Understand why you got the question right or wrong. The real test will almost certainly have different wording than the prep course you're using, so understanding the concept allows you to answer correctly regardless of how the question is asked. When I was using the QBank questions, I made sure to set the custom quiz to pull unused questions from the pool, so I didn't know what would appear next.
2) Make acronyms/phrases. They can be about absolutely anything (a movie, a life experience, etc). Anything that you can connect a group of bullet points or a concept to make it easier to remember is a good thing. For instance, I was having trouble with SEP IRAs, and it kept mentioning that only the employer contributes to this type of IRA. So to help me remember, I made the phrase "Solely Employer Puts In" (the first letter of each word makes SEP and I for IRA). Any silly way to hammer that point in means you won't forget come test time.
3) Record yourself saying concepts and phrases, and put it on loop. I started doing this a bit for the 26, and a LOT for the 65. Try to say what you want to say in a minute or less (absolute max of 1min30s). Once you put your recording on loop, you can listen to it over and over again, and this actually forces the info into your brain without you having to think or work too much. After listening to each recording however many times you like, try to write down what you heard. If you can't remember, just keep playing the recording until you've got it memorized.
4) Watch YouTube videos. Please be careful with this one, and make sure you use videos that are up to date (some videos were created years ago and thus pieces of info may not be current). Series7Guru with Dean and PassMasters with Suzy Rhoades are two excellent channels to look into. You never know, these videos may just help you snag an easy point or two on your real test ;)
If you're still here after getting through this humongous post, I wish you best of luck in not just your tests, but your future careers! Take care!
2024.05.29 05:50 merrderber Stay Safe, Girlies! 🌟 Your Ultimate Guide to Online Security
Hello everyone! 🌟
I was watching the Pokimane episode, and she said something that really hit home about the need for online security information, especially for women. She mentioned how scary it is to deal with stalkers, tracking devices like AirTags, and the lack of adequate stalking regulations. This really hit home that we need to be vigilant.As a normal girlie, I've had people try to hack my accounts and make fake profiles using my photos. It's a bit much. The law hasn't quite caught up yet, so we need to stay vigilant! Here are some tips to keep us all safe online:
This will be a long guide but it's so important to stay informed.
🌐 General Online Safety Tips
Use Strong Passwords:- Create unique passwords for each account: Use a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
- Avoid using easily guessable info: Steer clear of using birthdays, pet names, or other obvious choices.
- Consider using a password manager: I use 1Password, and it’s a lifesaver! A password manager securely stores and generates strong passwords for you. It was a bit of a hassle to set up, but it’s so worth it now because it helps me store everything. Plus, I can share my Netflix password and other accounts with my family easily. 🌸
- Need help setting it up? They also have great user guides here and support here if you get stuck.
- Extra layer of security: 2FA requires a second form of verification, like a text message or app notification, in addition to your password. It’s like having a double lock on your door, making it much harder for anyone to break in! 🔒✨
- Why it works: Even if someone gets your password, they’d still need your phone or access to the second verification step to get into your account.
- Always enable 2FA: Turn it on for accounts that offer it, especially for your email, banking, and social media. It gives your accounts an extra level of protection. 🌟
- Need help setting it up? For more details on how 2FA works and how to set it up, check out this detailed guide and JumpCloud's explanation.
- Avoid sharing personal details: Don't post your address, phone number, or financial information online. This info can be used by scammers or stalkers, so keep it private.
- Be mindful of social media sharing: Think twice before sharing personal updates. Make sure you know who can see your posts and adjust your privacy settings to keep things tight.
- Learn more: For additional tips on staying safe online, check out these great resources from Stay Safe Online.
📧 Email Security
Beware of Phishing Scams:- Be cautious of unknown senders: If you get an email asking for personal info from someone you don’t know, be super sceptical. Scammers love to pretend they’re legit to trick us.
- Watch out for suspicious links and attachments: Even if it looks like it's from a friend, always double-check before clicking on anything. Phishing emails can be sneaky!
- Verify the sender: Check the email address carefully and look for signs of phishing, like bad grammar or urgent requests that seem a bit off.
- Learn more about phishing: Dive deeper into spotting phishing scams with Phishing.org.
- Choose providers with strong security measures: Popular email services like Gmail offer robust security features such as two-factor authentication, spam filtering, and protection against phishing attacks. These are great for general use and offer strong security.
- End-to-end encryption: For the highest level of privacy, consider using email providers that offer end-to-end encryption, like ProtonMail. This ensures that only you and the recipient can read the message, and not even the email provider can access it. This is particularly important if you're handling sensitive information or just want the peace of mind that your messages are truly private.
- Robust privacy policies: Ensure your email provider has a solid privacy policy that protects your personal information and doesn’t share it with third parties. Gmail has strong security, but it’s important to understand how your data is used by reading their privacy policy. ProtonMail, on the other hand, is designed with privacy as a priority and doesn’t collect or share user data.
🔒 Social Media Safety
Adjust Privacy Settings:- Review and update regularly: Regularly check and update your privacy settings to control who can see your posts and personal information. This ensures you're always in control of your online presence.
- Limit visibility: Set your profile visibility to friends only or create a custom list of trusted people. This helps keep your personal information and posts private.
- Avoid real-time sharing: For safety, avoid sharing your location in real-time. If you want to share your location, do it after you've left the place. This prevents anyone from knowing your exact whereabouts at any given moment.
- Be mindful of tagging: Be cautious about tagging your location in posts or stories. This also applies to tagging friends; make sure they're okay with sharing their location too.
- Accept only known contacts: Only accept friend requests from people you know in real life. This helps prevent scammers and stalkers from accessing your personal information.
- Be wary of strangers: Be cautious of friend requests from unknown people, as they often create fake profiles to gather personal information. Look out for red flags like a lack of mutual friends or minimal profile information.
🛡️ Device Security
Keeping our devices secure is just as important as online safety. Here’s how to make sure your gadgets are protected:Keep Software Updated:
- Regular updates: Always update your devices and applications to fix security vulnerabilities. This includes your phone, computer, and any apps you use regularly.
- Enable automatic updates: Turn on automatic updates so you don’t have to worry about missing any important security patches.
- Learn more: Check out this information from US-CERT.
- Use reputable antivirus software: Protect your devices from malware and other threats with reliable antivirus software. Some popular options include Norton, McAfee, and Bitdefender.
- Regular scans: Schedule regular scans and keep your antivirus software updated to ensure maximum protection.
- Read reviews: Find out which antivirus software is best for you by reading reviews from AV-TEST.
- Encrypt your connection: A Virtual Private Network (VPN) encrypts your internet connection, adding an extra layer of security, especially on public Wi-Fi networks.
- Protect your data: VPNs help protect your data from being intercepted by hackers. Some popular VPN providers include NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and CyberGhost.
- Learn more: Discover more about VPNs from NordVPN.
💬 Communication Safety
Use Encrypted Messaging Apps:- Choose apps with end-to-end encryption: For private conversations, use apps like Signal or WhatsApp, which offer end-to-end encryption to ensure that only you and the recipient can read the messages.
- Caution with unknown contacts: If someone you don’t know tries to contact you, be cautious. Don’t share personal information or agree to meet them in person without verifying their identity.
- Learn more: Get tips from Get Safe Online.
💖 Mental Health and Safety
Seek Support:- Reach out for help: If you’re experiencing online harassment or threats, seek help from trusted friends, family, or support organisations. Every situation is different, so it’s important to reach out to the appropriate authorities or professionals who can provide guidance specific to your circumstances.
2024.05.29 05:49 lanjevinsonn Finished my first watch through…!
I just finished the finale last night, and I wanted to share some thoughts and maybe ask a few open ended questions. I’m starting my rewatch tonight, so I’m sure I’ll have some opinion changes.
Here’s my unprovoked thoughts:
Season 1: Easily the one of the greatest villains ATLA or LoK has ever seen. Amon genuinely brought a fear factor to the show that was so refreshing to see! He definitely had me stressing out all through season 1. They opened up really strong with Amon, almost to a fault. (I don’t know what the season renewal looked like when it was released, so I’ll give them a pass) I loved how you could tell they were appealing to a bit older audience because the scene with Amon and Tarrlok on the boat was legitimately so damn heart breaking, and legitimately was in awe that it happened. I’m glad they finally decided to make it obvious when a character died, cough Jett cough.
Season 2: The grandiose of the second season almost made it seem series finale-esque. The avatar back story was an amazing addition, but once again, it all felt like it should have been saved for a series finale. Unalaq felt like a true villain which was awesome. Amon was terrifying, but there was also something humane about him; Unalaq was just straight up evil. I didn’t struggle a bit with the love triangle between Asami, Korra, and Mako. It almost watched as though they were trying to see which relationship the viewers were most receptive to. A little too convoluted if you ask me. I personally really liked Korra and Mako, but 🤷🏼♀️ (Edit: I’m noticing that’s a very unpopular opinion; please don’t kill me)
Season 3: Season 3 might have to be my favorite. It felt very familiar; I can’t quite explain it. The red lotus was pretty badass, and I LOVED how they all succumbed to their own bending in the end.. That was a fantastic detail. And I love the mini reprise of Grey Delisle as Ming-Hua. She’s fabulous! The red lotus killing the earth queen was pretty ruthless, and I love that the writers went there. The airbender arc is also so heartwarming. Seeing Tenzin getting emotional about the airbenders was making me tearbend.
Season 4: Personally for me… The weakest season. Kuvira just never really felt like a series finale villain. It kinda felt like they cut a bunch of corners and didn’t quite flush everything out as they should have. Random detail, but where did Kya go??? She was no where to be seen in the final battle? Also, this might be a bit morbid, but am I there only one that felt like there should have been another martyr. Hiroshi dying was sad, but I really felt like there should have been a main character death. I did really love the numerous character arcs the viewers got to witness. Korra, Mako, Bolin, Asami, etc… I love how they all matured. And now for the part I assume a lot of people are going to hate… Not a fan or Korrasmi. (I felt lied to because this whole time I thought there was a cannon kiss) I suppose it’s supposed to be understood that they end up together, but it’s felt like such a superficial relationship.
OVERALL: I did not expect to love it as much as I did. I think it’s incredibly well done, and it does not deserve the hate it gets.
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Here’s my unprovoked thoughts:
Season 1: Easily the one of the greatest villains ATLA or LoK has ever seen. Amon genuinely brought a fear factor to the show that was so refreshing to see! He definitely had me stressing out all through season 1. They opened up really strong with Amon, almost to a fault. (I don’t know what the season renewal looked like when it was released, so I’ll give them a pass) I loved how you could tell they were appealing to a bit older audience because the scene with Amon and Tarrlok on the boat was legitimately so damn heart breaking, and legitimately was in awe that it happened. I’m glad they finally decided to make it obvious when a character died, cough Jett cough.
Season 2: The grandiose of the second season almost made it seem series finale-esque. The avatar back story was an amazing addition, but once again, it all felt like it should have been saved for a series finale. Unalaq felt like a true villain which was awesome. Amon was terrifying, but there was also something humane about him; Unalaq was just straight up evil. I didn’t struggle a bit with the love triangle between Asami, Korra, and Mako. It almost watched as though they were trying to see which relationship the viewers were most receptive to. A little too convoluted if you ask me. I personally really liked Korra and Mako, but 🤷🏼♀️ (Edit: I’m noticing that’s a very unpopular opinion; please don’t kill me)
Season 3: Season 3 might have to be my favorite. It felt very familiar; I can’t quite explain it. The red lotus was pretty badass, and I LOVED how they all succumbed to their own bending in the end.. That was a fantastic detail. And I love the mini reprise of Grey Delisle as Ming-Hua. She’s fabulous! The red lotus killing the earth queen was pretty ruthless, and I love that the writers went there. The airbender arc is also so heartwarming. Seeing Tenzin getting emotional about the airbenders was making me tearbend.
Season 4: Personally for me… The weakest season. Kuvira just never really felt like a series finale villain. It kinda felt like they cut a bunch of corners and didn’t quite flush everything out as they should have. Random detail, but where did Kya go??? She was no where to be seen in the final battle? Also, this might be a bit morbid, but am I there only one that felt like there should have been another martyr. Hiroshi dying was sad, but I really felt like there should have been a main character death. I did really love the numerous character arcs the viewers got to witness. Korra, Mako, Bolin, Asami, etc… I love how they all matured. And now for the part I assume a lot of people are going to hate… Not a fan or Korrasmi. (I felt lied to because this whole time I thought there was a cannon kiss) I suppose it’s supposed to be understood that they end up together, but it’s felt like such a superficial relationship.
OVERALL: I did not expect to love it as much as I did. I think it’s incredibly well done, and it does not deserve the hate it gets.
2024.05.29 05:46 cloud-monet Is it doable for me to hike the Colorado Trail if I have never camped or thru-hiked before?
For context, I didn't grow up outdoorsy but in the last few years I have gotten heavily into hiking and climbing and it is all I want to do. However, I haven't camped yet. But I have a dream of hiking the CT. With enough preparation, is it doable and safe for me to plan and prepare for this? I would likely do it next year, so I'd have a whole year to plan and study logistics, buy the right gear (and test it out if need be), and read up.
I'm 27, F, and I am middle-ground fit. I hike, climb, lift, and long-distance run regularly. I have a remote job that could allow me to travel to do some weekend overnighter practice runs for camping gear beforehand.
I'd probably ask my job for 4 weeks off--is that doable? Is this whole thing doable or a pipe dream? I feel like this is a dream I really want to accomplish and I can't get it out of my head. No one in my actual life is interested in thru-hiking and camping, so I would not have a lot of in-person support or resources--I'd be heavily reliant on self-studying intensely. I'm sure many people in my life would object to me doing this and think it is extremely reckless and unsafe, even though I know thru-hiking the CT is not inherently unsafe.
But...I still want to know what you guys think. It may be stupid of me to ask reddit, but I genuinely do not have a single person in real life I can ask this question to, and even if I did, no one is knowledgeable on the subject and every person would undoubtedly think I am crazy. If I do this, I'd want to keep my planning and prepping as private as possible until I tell people irl.
Thank you in advance!
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I'm 27, F, and I am middle-ground fit. I hike, climb, lift, and long-distance run regularly. I have a remote job that could allow me to travel to do some weekend overnighter practice runs for camping gear beforehand.
I'd probably ask my job for 4 weeks off--is that doable? Is this whole thing doable or a pipe dream? I feel like this is a dream I really want to accomplish and I can't get it out of my head. No one in my actual life is interested in thru-hiking and camping, so I would not have a lot of in-person support or resources--I'd be heavily reliant on self-studying intensely. I'm sure many people in my life would object to me doing this and think it is extremely reckless and unsafe, even though I know thru-hiking the CT is not inherently unsafe.
But...I still want to know what you guys think. It may be stupid of me to ask reddit, but I genuinely do not have a single person in real life I can ask this question to, and even if I did, no one is knowledgeable on the subject and every person would undoubtedly think I am crazy. If I do this, I'd want to keep my planning and prepping as private as possible until I tell people irl.
Thank you in advance!
2024.05.29 05:45 minostronie CS/SWE networking and career advice as a mature-age student
Hi all,
I am looking for some suggestions or insights on how to navigate (and advance) my career as a career-changer and mature-age student. Any contribution or perspectives welcome. Questions can be as useful as comments.
I have spent the last 4 years working hard in isolation to try and build my skills and break into the industry, but I have completely neglected to build a network, as well as ask for help and advice.
I'm trying to break that habit now. To be clear, I am not looking for anyone to solve my problems. But insights or thought-provoking questions to help me, help myself would be invaluable.
As such, I have half a degree and 12-18 months-ish of experience. And I acknowledge this very fortunate as securing that first job can very difficult.
However, I am looking for guidance on how to maximise my trajectory from this position given that I have dedicated a lot of time and effort towards breaking into tech and took a rather sizeable pay cut.
I would also add the company is small and there's only a few devs, with the one senior making all the decisions, meaning I get little mentoring and there's no strong engineering-based conversations. We use Laravel and are just trying to get products out the door and get paid, very digital agency style.
There is nothing wrong with this, it's just not where I ultimately want to be or the technologies I want to use (and build skill with).
None of this is to say "poor me", just set some context for why I am trying to recover lost time and finances as much as possible.
I know everyone wants the perfect job and they aren't just handed out on platters. I am realistic. I'm just trying to learn how I can open up better opportunities, and do it sooner rather than later.
##### Advice that exists The top comment on this post about how to make good use of your time while studying CS suggests:
And while it is still relevant to me, I also tend to think it's more applicable to younger, entering-the-work-force-for-the-first-time students. But I could be wrong!
I'm also open to collaborating on projects or trying to help you in any way that you think I might be able to.
Thanks again. Any contribution, big or small, is greatly appreciated.
Have a great day, Redditors.
(This is my first ever post, if I unknowingly committed any sins, please feel free to draw my attention to them.)
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I am looking for some suggestions or insights on how to navigate (and advance) my career as a career-changer and mature-age student. Any contribution or perspectives welcome. Questions can be as useful as comments.
Why I am asking
I watched this Ted Talk recently and it prompted me to ask. I recommend it if you haven't seen it.I have spent the last 4 years working hard in isolation to try and build my skills and break into the industry, but I have completely neglected to build a network, as well as ask for help and advice.
I'm trying to break that habit now. To be clear, I am not looking for anyone to solve my problems. But insights or thought-provoking questions to help me, help myself would be invaluable.
Context
I'm 31, live in Geelong Victoria, am a part-time CS student (half-way through, studying remotely) and have been working full-time as a junior web developer for the last 12 months. I was working part-time prior to that for another 6 months so I could make financial ends meet by working splitting my time with my other, higher-paying job.As such, I have half a degree and 12-18 months-ish of experience. And I acknowledge this very fortunate as securing that first job can very difficult.
However, I am looking for guidance on how to maximise my trajectory from this position given that I have dedicated a lot of time and effort towards breaking into tech and took a rather sizeable pay cut.
I would also add the company is small and there's only a few devs, with the one senior making all the decisions, meaning I get little mentoring and there's no strong engineering-based conversations. We use Laravel and are just trying to get products out the door and get paid, very digital agency style.
There is nothing wrong with this, it's just not where I ultimately want to be or the technologies I want to use (and build skill with).
None of this is to say "poor me", just set some context for why I am trying to recover lost time and finances as much as possible.
Goals
Generally speaking, I'd like to find a role where I: - Use CS fundamentals more. I'm thinking backend work, building proficiency with a statically typed language, etc. rather than doing more plug-and-play web development using a batteries-included framework. - Am part of a bigger team, so I can learn from those around me and have discussions about tech. - Increase my earning potential and move beyond an entry-level salary (given I don't feel entry-level age) and have taken "backwards" financial steps in the hope of taking bigger strides forward.I know everyone wants the perfect job and they aren't just handed out on platters. I am realistic. I'm just trying to learn how I can open up better opportunities, and do it sooner rather than later.
##### Advice that exists The top comment on this post about how to make good use of your time while studying CS suggests:
While in course:I think this is excellent advice and would echo its importance.
bold = Do these 2, if absolutely nothing else. They will take your career further more than anything.
- Secure an internship/placement ASAP
- Network, join relevant clubs, meet people in industry, make connections
- Build a portfolio outside of course work
- Find out what you really need to know for your planned career
- Learn practical concepts beyond the course like Git, containers
- Figure out a course plan well in advance
And while it is still relevant to me, I also tend to think it's more applicable to younger, entering-the-work-force-for-the-first-time students. But I could be wrong!
What I think my problems are
I feel like I am a little stuck -- or moving slowly -- due to the following broad problems: - Opportunities for promotion and growth in my current role are very limited (not just financial, but skills and experience-wise). - I'm not yet academically credentialed nor oozing with industry experience, either. - Non-existent network, a factor of both being a remote student and having only been at a single, small company.My questions
All of this leads me to the following questions: - Do I simply need to stay the course? I am trying to be proactive, rather than complacent, but it is possible I'm only achieving impatience. - Are university organised networking events and internship opportunities likely to be useful for me or are they distractions at this point? - Is there better advice for someone in my position than what I highlighted above? And if so, what are the high-impact activities someone in this position should be focusing on? - Is there any obvious truths or ideas that I am missing?Conclusion and connect if you like
Thanks so much for reading this far. Also, to help me build that network, please feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn. Also, if you're interested, I recently built my portfolio, and I would be open to any feedback you have on that.I'm also open to collaborating on projects or trying to help you in any way that you think I might be able to.
Thanks again. Any contribution, big or small, is greatly appreciated.
Have a great day, Redditors.
(This is my first ever post, if I unknowingly committed any sins, please feel free to draw my attention to them.)