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Project Octopath Traveler 3: Oukirii the Hunter, Chapter 2
2024.06.02 07:09 TheAbsoluteBread Project Octopath Traveler 3: Oukirii the Hunter, Chapter 2
Hey Everyone! I came to realize pretty quickly that I did not have as much of this chapter planned out as I thought I did. Which explains why it took a little long to come out, but in the end I managed to create something that I was satisfied with. You may notice one key change, being that Oukirii’s Companion no longer has a defined name! You’re free to name it whatever you wish.
(Completed Chapter 2s: Thearnt, Taland, Pascal, Harmony, Crowson, Asherah, Oukirii)
Next Chapter 2: Orlando the Starseer
Oukirii the Hunter, Chapter 2: Recommended Level 26
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(The Journey So Far…)
Events along Oukirii’s first hunt created damage in her family.
Her father came to realize that she had no intention of become a strong hunter on her own.
Even if she knew that, Oukirii couldn’t answer the question “Then what do you want to be?”
One evening, she had a dream of world’s destruction. A prophet came by the following day and told her of the beasts she saw that night.
Oukirii volunteered to hunt the beasts down, in hopes that this journey would reveal her true purpose to her…
Oukirii and Her Companion set foot in Evercold. The first thing Oukirii notes is the cold air of the snowy region. “You alright boy?” She crouches down and pets her companion on the head. It makes a joyful cry. “Hansel should be around here right?” Oukirii continues “He probably knows where we should go to look for Snow Gem!”
She takes a few steps forward, “This town is— very different from Oakbright…” Oukirii looks down. “Alright, Let’s go find Hansel!”
You’d be prompted to look for Hansel
(Blanche’s Dialogue will change depending on if you’ve visited the ranch prior. “You look familiar”/”Who’re you? A hunter?”)
Blanche would go on to explain that she’s here to pick up supplies. She notices Oukirii’s companion and hands her a bag of food before grabbing onto the wagon again. Suzie would give Oukirii a nod as they leave.
As Oukirii puts away the bag, She notices Hansel standing near the path that Blanche and Suzie went along. Oukirii runs over to Hansel and tells him that she’s ready to take on Snow Gem.
Hansel is glad to hear it. He would tell Oukirii that this beast has been terrorizing the citizens of Evercold for a long time. “Hunting Snow Gem is not only important for our own sun-saving mission. It’s for the relief of all these people right here.”
“Well I’ll have to do my best then!”
“I believe in you Oukirii. I really do.”
Oukirii would walk away from Hansel and you’d head further into town. Oukirii suddenly hears the sound of someone shouting “No, Not again!” Her companion points his nose in the direction of the shouting and a curious Oukirii runs over to find a girl standing outside of her home. She asks if something’s wrong and the girl tells her that she lost a book she borrowed from the town’s library.
Oukirii volunteers to help look, the girl just laughs loudly “It’s nowhere I can find, best of luck to you kid!”
“Hey!” Oukirii shouts. “I’ll find that book… Just you wait…”
Before leaving, she asks for the girl’s name. She answers “Valerie, why do you need to know?” Oukirii says that it’s just in case she wrote her name in the book. “Suppose I– Fair point?” Valerie responds.
You’d Entreat Valerie’s Book from a customer by Evercold’s Night Market.
Oukirii’s companion lies down on the floor. Valerie apologizes for acting like she did, and Oukirii forgives her immediately. She notices some tools on the wall and asks what those are for. Valerie says those are for her toolsmithing job. However, she wonders if that job is something even worth continuing. “Just doesn’t feel like my ‘right thing’.”
Oukirii gets to thinking. Being so young, she doesn’t fully understand what Valerie is saying. But she gets a better understanding by connecting it to finding her own purpose. It's hard to tell if she did the “right thing” by fleeing to complete this mission…
A Flashback occurs, A young Oukirii sits waiting in the living room while her mother and father try to make her look her best. The door opens, and somebody walks inside. Antànor Solana, Oukirii’s Grandfather. Dimitrius happily greets him, Antànor doesn’t say anything, But does the same to his son. He shakes Catalina’s hand and pats Oukirii on the head while facing away from her. He and Dimitrius walk forward, chatting about their hunts. Oukirii tries to shout something to her grandfather, but he doesn’t hear her…
After she and Valerie finish talking, Oukirii says that she’s off to hunt a beast. She describes Snow Gem to Valerie, who says “I’ve never heard of anything like that before…” Valerie tells Oukirii to wait up and grabs a hatchet from the wall, she says that she’ll be coming to hunt this thing too. She won’t let someone like her fight a beast unsupervised.
As Oukirii and Valerie walk, The ground begins to shake. They stop and stand still, Valerie asks “Did you feel that?” Oukirii wonders if the rumbling came from Snow Gem. Suddenly, the ground cracks underneath them. Sending Oukirii and her companion falling underground.
Oukirii is lying on the ground in a patch of snow. Her companion tries to wake her, Oukirii jolts up and looks around. “Thank the sun! Where’s Valerie?” Oukirii stands up after petting her companion. “This… Snow Gem… It must be…” She shakes her head.
Deepshiver Cave, Danger Level 27
“Stand back Valerie!” Oukirii and her companion step up, ready to confront the beast. “This is what I was made for… I won’t let you bring destruction to this world! Come on Snow Gem– It’s all over now!!”
BOSS: Snowradillo
(Boost Dialogue: “Here goes nothing!”)
Valerie dashes in and finishes off the beast with a large chop. It creates a strong wind as it fades away into nothing… “We did it!” Oukirii quietly says “That’s one down…” Valerie asks if Oukirii is alright, She says that she doesn’t know and explains that “I… I wish I could have known more about it. They say a hunter is supposed to read the hearts of all creatures they hunt. Is there something wrong with me?”
“Read the heart of it or not, you hunted that thing like a champion! Maybe you’re not looking in the right place kid, you could consider the idea of being a traveling hunter…”
“A traveling hunter?” Oukirii asks. She gives it some thought, before her companion reminds them that they need to head back to the town.
“It doesn’t work that way Oukirii…” Hansel replies “Destruction could still spell even if only one was still around… Our mission was to take down all three. The next target will be Red Spirit, I’ve found this creature to be in Redwater.”
Oukirii accepts to continue the mission and keep seeking her purpose. She and her companion excitedly leave town towards the next adventure.
Hansel and Valerie watch as they leave. Valerie says “I hope she finds her purpose out there. But there’s something I don’t quite understand. She seems like she doesn’t want to be strong. But then, why accept a mission that requires her to fight powerful monsters?”
“She wants to prove herself capable, and it’s a job only she can do. I’m grateful that she did accept, Otherwise the fate of the world might still be uncertain…”
(Ending Text)
Oukirii succeeds in her hunting of the first beast. Snowradillo of Evercold.
Two monsters remain as a threat to the world.
She keeps her heart optimistic, yet still finds herself troubled. With no definite answer to the question of her purpose…
With the guidance of the sun, Oukirii sets out to Redwater.
And prepares for a confrontation with Red Spirit…
——————
Oukirii the Hunter: Chapter 2, End.
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(Completed Chapter 2s: Thearnt, Taland, Pascal, Harmony, Crowson, Asherah, Oukirii)
Next Chapter 2: Orlando the Starseer
Oukirii the Hunter, Chapter 2: Recommended Level 26
——————
(The Journey So Far…)
Events along Oukirii’s first hunt created damage in her family.
Her father came to realize that she had no intention of become a strong hunter on her own.
Even if she knew that, Oukirii couldn’t answer the question “Then what do you want to be?”
One evening, she had a dream of world’s destruction. A prophet came by the following day and told her of the beasts she saw that night.
Oukirii volunteered to hunt the beasts down, in hopes that this journey would reveal her true purpose to her…
Oukirii and Her Companion set foot in Evercold. The first thing Oukirii notes is the cold air of the snowy region. “You alright boy?” She crouches down and pets her companion on the head. It makes a joyful cry. “Hansel should be around here right?” Oukirii continues “He probably knows where we should go to look for Snow Gem!”
She takes a few steps forward, “This town is— very different from Oakbright…” Oukirii looks down. “Alright, Let’s go find Hansel!”
You’d be prompted to look for Hansel
- Travel Banter: My Nickname (Oukirii and Orlando) “Hey Kirie.” Orlando tries to get her attention. Oukirii freaks out and Orlando apologizes. Oukirii goes on to explain that her dad always called her Kirie. “That Dimitrius man, right?” Orlando asks. Oukirii tells Orlando a bit more about her father, before finally saying to him “You can call me Kirie if you want to.” Orlando makes sure that’s alright with her, and Oukirii says that it’s perfectly fine.
- Travel Banter: A Roaring Sword (Oukirii and Crowson) Oukirii notices Crowson and asks “What are you doing Mr. Crowson!?” He tells her that he’s just giving his sword a polish. Oukirii says “It’s shinier now, you did a good job!” Crowson goes quiet. “I’ve heard it roar through the air when you swing it!” Oukirii continues. He replies “It does do that. Now let us proceed.” Oukirii wonders what the hurry is for, Crowson tries to come up with an excuse, and settles on using the cold weather.
(Blanche’s Dialogue will change depending on if you’ve visited the ranch prior. “You look familiar”/”Who’re you? A hunter?”)
Blanche would go on to explain that she’s here to pick up supplies. She notices Oukirii’s companion and hands her a bag of food before grabbing onto the wagon again. Suzie would give Oukirii a nod as they leave.
As Oukirii puts away the bag, She notices Hansel standing near the path that Blanche and Suzie went along. Oukirii runs over to Hansel and tells him that she’s ready to take on Snow Gem.
Hansel is glad to hear it. He would tell Oukirii that this beast has been terrorizing the citizens of Evercold for a long time. “Hunting Snow Gem is not only important for our own sun-saving mission. It’s for the relief of all these people right here.”
“Well I’ll have to do my best then!”
“I believe in you Oukirii. I really do.”
Oukirii would walk away from Hansel and you’d head further into town. Oukirii suddenly hears the sound of someone shouting “No, Not again!” Her companion points his nose in the direction of the shouting and a curious Oukirii runs over to find a girl standing outside of her home. She asks if something’s wrong and the girl tells her that she lost a book she borrowed from the town’s library.
Oukirii volunteers to help look, the girl just laughs loudly “It’s nowhere I can find, best of luck to you kid!”
“Hey!” Oukirii shouts. “I’ll find that book… Just you wait…”
Before leaving, she asks for the girl’s name. She answers “Valerie, why do you need to know?” Oukirii says that it’s just in case she wrote her name in the book. “Suppose I– Fair point?” Valerie responds.
You’d Entreat Valerie’s Book from a customer by Evercold’s Night Market.
- Travel Banter: Valerie’s Missing Book (Oukirii and Asherah) Asherah remarks that Valerie must be extremely forgetful. But it’s hard not to feel bad for her. Oukirii says that it’s a good thing they showed up when they did, “Right, Helping people.” Asherah says. “Let’s just hope this pays off somehow.” Oukirii tells her that it will pay off in some way, Asherah asks “Do you believe in that sort of thing?” Oukirii says “Of course I do! Well— not if you don’t believe enough with me!”
Oukirii’s companion lies down on the floor. Valerie apologizes for acting like she did, and Oukirii forgives her immediately. She notices some tools on the wall and asks what those are for. Valerie says those are for her toolsmithing job. However, she wonders if that job is something even worth continuing. “Just doesn’t feel like my ‘right thing’.”
Oukirii gets to thinking. Being so young, she doesn’t fully understand what Valerie is saying. But she gets a better understanding by connecting it to finding her own purpose. It's hard to tell if she did the “right thing” by fleeing to complete this mission…
A Flashback occurs, A young Oukirii sits waiting in the living room while her mother and father try to make her look her best. The door opens, and somebody walks inside. Antànor Solana, Oukirii’s Grandfather. Dimitrius happily greets him, Antànor doesn’t say anything, But does the same to his son. He shakes Catalina’s hand and pats Oukirii on the head while facing away from her. He and Dimitrius walk forward, chatting about their hunts. Oukirii tries to shout something to her grandfather, but he doesn’t hear her…
After she and Valerie finish talking, Oukirii says that she’s off to hunt a beast. She describes Snow Gem to Valerie, who says “I’ve never heard of anything like that before…” Valerie tells Oukirii to wait up and grabs a hatchet from the wall, she says that she’ll be coming to hunt this thing too. She won’t let someone like her fight a beast unsupervised.
- Travel Banter: Dance Lessons (Oukirii and Harmony) Oukirii is lost in thought, Harmony gets her attention and offers to let her try out something new, Dancing! Wondering if it will help her find something to be passionate about. Oukirii doesn’t know what to think, Harmony talks with her about what it would be like to be a dancer. Oukirii says that stardom doesn’t sound like something she wants to strive for, but thanks Harmony for talking to her about her purpose in an uplifting way.
As Oukirii and Valerie walk, The ground begins to shake. They stop and stand still, Valerie asks “Did you feel that?” Oukirii wonders if the rumbling came from Snow Gem. Suddenly, the ground cracks underneath them. Sending Oukirii and her companion falling underground.
Oukirii is lying on the ground in a patch of snow. Her companion tries to wake her, Oukirii jolts up and looks around. “Thank the sun! Where’s Valerie?” Oukirii stands up after petting her companion. “This… Snow Gem… It must be…” She shakes her head.
Deepshiver Cave, Danger Level 27
- Travel Banter: Rough Landing! (Oukirii and Taland) “Agh…” Taland sounds in pain. Oukirii asks if he’s hurt. He replies “Who, Me? Not at all. It was like landing on a pillow! I did pull a muscle, but I’m more worried about you little sis.” Oukirii wonders “Huh? I’m not hurt.” Taland is ready to accept the answer until he points out her shivering. “You must have snow on ya still.” He teaches Oukirii to shake the snow out. Before they’re both ready to continue on.
“Stand back Valerie!” Oukirii and her companion step up, ready to confront the beast. “This is what I was made for… I won’t let you bring destruction to this world! Come on Snow Gem– It’s all over now!!”
BOSS: Snowradillo
(Boost Dialogue: “Here goes nothing!”)
Valerie dashes in and finishes off the beast with a large chop. It creates a strong wind as it fades away into nothing… “We did it!” Oukirii quietly says “That’s one down…” Valerie asks if Oukirii is alright, She says that she doesn’t know and explains that “I… I wish I could have known more about it. They say a hunter is supposed to read the hearts of all creatures they hunt. Is there something wrong with me?”
“Read the heart of it or not, you hunted that thing like a champion! Maybe you’re not looking in the right place kid, you could consider the idea of being a traveling hunter…”
“A traveling hunter?” Oukirii asks. She gives it some thought, before her companion reminds them that they need to head back to the town.
- Travel Banter: Church of the Sacred Sun (Oukirii and Thearnt) Oukirii asks Thearnt how different the Sacred Flame religion is compared to her own. Thearnt says that she was wondering the same thing. The two of them would have a long discussion about differences in their beliefs and customs. Draefendi being a god in one and a legendary hunter in the other, The Sun is believed as a spiritual concept while Aelfric is believed as an actual being, and how both religions have different things the followers shall and shall not do.
- Travel Banter: My Bedtime (Oukirii and Pascal) Oukirii is proud of her victory against the beast. “You did great.” Pascal congratulates her. Oukirii excitedly asks him if she can stay up later than usual now. Pascal tells her that he isn’t the one in the position to decide that, “Most of the time you’re knocked out early anyway.” He says, followed by silently thinking ”That’s when we usually go drink…” Oukirii pleads that she can stay up longer if she tries. Pascal tells her that he can talk about removing her suggested bedtime.
“It doesn’t work that way Oukirii…” Hansel replies “Destruction could still spell even if only one was still around… Our mission was to take down all three. The next target will be Red Spirit, I’ve found this creature to be in Redwater.”
Oukirii accepts to continue the mission and keep seeking her purpose. She and her companion excitedly leave town towards the next adventure.
Hansel and Valerie watch as they leave. Valerie says “I hope she finds her purpose out there. But there’s something I don’t quite understand. She seems like she doesn’t want to be strong. But then, why accept a mission that requires her to fight powerful monsters?”
“She wants to prove herself capable, and it’s a job only she can do. I’m grateful that she did accept, Otherwise the fate of the world might still be uncertain…”
(Ending Text)
Oukirii succeeds in her hunting of the first beast. Snowradillo of Evercold.
Two monsters remain as a threat to the world.
She keeps her heart optimistic, yet still finds herself troubled. With no definite answer to the question of her purpose…
With the guidance of the sun, Oukirii sets out to Redwater.
And prepares for a confrontation with Red Spirit…
——————
Oukirii the Hunter: Chapter 2, End.
2024.06.02 07:08 Plenty-Lime-3828 Help! I’m in paralysis analysis and my trip is in ~12 hours
Been lurking here for awhile and this is one of my fave subs!! I was always an overpacker but now I’m traveling with my infant. I’m flying solo with my baby and meeting up with my spouse in Santorini for a wedding for 5 days. As it’s for a wedding I want to do carry on only so my bag doesn’t get lost. I got a Cotopaxi Alpa 28 L and I’ve packed it with my stuff but I’m not finished. I stopped because I can’t fit my babies stuff in it. I’m thinking I’ll put her diapers in my gate check stroller bag. I read here about the 3x3 sudoku method for planning outfits. I like looking cute on vacation and I have this anxiety that I won’t have enough clothes. I’m taking 3 pairs of shoes which seems like a lot: white tennis shoes, crocs (I like wearing these in the hotel showers and also find them comfy for walking) and a dressy pair of sandals. I’ve decanted everything into small bottles. My own stuff barely fits in my backpack. I rolled my clothes into various ziploc bags based on each day in Santorini. Any tips or success stories? I have ADHD and I realize I am procrastinating on this packing because I know how much work is still ahead and I don’t love my outfit choices so I’m worried!
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2024.06.02 07:03 pinnnk_ why everyone should adjust for u!
for me !!! it's okay to move forward, to continue the gala kahit wala yung isa, i wouldn't take it personal broo that shouldn't weaken the connection right?? u have plans and i can't go? just go without me no beef. if u have so many excuses at least let us go diba? then magtatampo kapag hindi naisama? what logic is that¿¿ tbh i don't have to adjust for everyone bc girl, i just wanna have some fun yolo and that doesn't necessarily mean i do not take u into consideration, kaya ang sarap i-embrace ng individualism eh, pet peeve ko rin matampuhin friends
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2024.06.02 07:02 kendrickavant This is the loneliest I've EVER felt
This is the loneliest I've EVER felt
I deal with depression. We go waaaay back. In middle school, I juggled bouts of sadness and depression. It's been there for a looooong ass time, just outta sight but always within reach. Well, I'm within its reach. There's definitely a difference. I am never reaching for depression. I never desire the weeks alone, mired in negativity, absorbed by scenarios of self-destruction. No one wants that. Nobody.
Throughout life, I've taken great care to cultivate a circle that prevents the feelings of depression. In high school, I sought homies with "bigger" issues. It was easier to talk with them, grind with them, get lost in their quest for ways out of "da hood". There was a fight in each of them. Each homie had a plan to get out. Often, their plans coincided with each other and shit hit a fan. None of that scared me. Rolling with them kept me from loneliness, abandonment, crazy thoughts and real nightmares.
After high school, I jumped from college to college. Each stop was short as I dove into criminal activities. Sure, marijuana was an element, a motivation of my poor judgment because I didn't know any other route to achieve it. Rolling with young people, smoking marijuana, getting wasted was a basic lifestyle of college, any and every college. In high school, I knew those faces, locations, prices, and strength of marijuana. In high school, I knew where to go for alcohol, I limited myself because the threat of my parents discovering my actions shamed me. In college, all that was removed. I rolled with new people, took new risks and did my best to hide the darkness from whoever was around. The results should've been tragic. Hell, I expected tragic results as I continued taking risks with people I barely knew. Besides poor grades and crappy attendance, I earned legal troubles at 2 of my 1st 3 universities. The 3rd was such a close call that I left on my own.
Depression stalked me from high school to college. I graduated, got married, had kids, bought a house, did yard work, hosted Bar-B-Qs and tried to deal with depression without marijuana. I banked on binge drinking and having as much fun as possible. It worked! The activities and responsibilities of marriage and parenting shielded me. I could go months without saddling my mental health to the darkness. I built a wall around my family life, determined to lock this busier, happier version of myself with the growing family. Doing this presented unique challenges and I conquered them all.
Theeeeeen, I'm struck with Multiple Sclerosis. The disease is the slowest form of death. First, the truth of the disease litters imagination and thoughts with negativity. The truth is there is no cure. The truth disables its victims. The truth affects perspective, relationships, and an individual's potential. Each of these essential elements of human existence are directly related to depression, abandonment, and loneliness.
The loneliness of Multiple Sclerosis starts with physically being alone. As symptoms multiply, gaining strengths, the opportunities to be with others dwindle. People come over with full intentions to kick it with you but the group literally moves too much, back and forth, inside and outside, porch and garage, it wears me out. I feel like I farted in the room when I mentioned the movement. There's less talking as people act as if anything they say or do may upset me. rolls eyes That’s when loneliness intensifies. I'm surrounded by friends and family but I'm truly alone. This happens more often than not, injecting me with replays. Even as I write this, it stings. It's a reminder that I'm alone. People give an honest effort; I recognize that, I'm grateful. But, I'm alone. I'm constantly accepting the genuine effort and it feels like I'm sacrificing myself for whatever they offer. That digs the loneliness further in my spirit. This is the loneliest I've ever felt.
On a regular basis, I suffocate on the presence of people I can't talk to. They leave their shoes, purses, bags and everything in the most inconvenient places. Always somewhere that makes my movement more restricted. My cups and plates are nestled at the back of cabinets, food at the top of the refrigerator. I stretch myself in dangerous positions to reach them. Conversations are awkward as people reminisce about activities and events that I can no longer participate in. Vacations, celebrations, nights out, road trips are planned. Rarely am I included because I require disability bars and key wheelchair-accessible accommodations. I overstand why I'm left out and don't fault anyone but still, I'm scrapping for survival. I don't want to ruin everyone else's good time by dragging my limitations into happy talks and well-deserved excursions. My perspective defines the beautiful side of ugly.
This is the loneliest I've EVER felt.
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I deal with depression. We go waaaay back. In middle school, I juggled bouts of sadness and depression. It's been there for a looooong ass time, just outta sight but always within reach. Well, I'm within its reach. There's definitely a difference. I am never reaching for depression. I never desire the weeks alone, mired in negativity, absorbed by scenarios of self-destruction. No one wants that. Nobody.
Throughout life, I've taken great care to cultivate a circle that prevents the feelings of depression. In high school, I sought homies with "bigger" issues. It was easier to talk with them, grind with them, get lost in their quest for ways out of "da hood". There was a fight in each of them. Each homie had a plan to get out. Often, their plans coincided with each other and shit hit a fan. None of that scared me. Rolling with them kept me from loneliness, abandonment, crazy thoughts and real nightmares.
After high school, I jumped from college to college. Each stop was short as I dove into criminal activities. Sure, marijuana was an element, a motivation of my poor judgment because I didn't know any other route to achieve it. Rolling with young people, smoking marijuana, getting wasted was a basic lifestyle of college, any and every college. In high school, I knew those faces, locations, prices, and strength of marijuana. In high school, I knew where to go for alcohol, I limited myself because the threat of my parents discovering my actions shamed me. In college, all that was removed. I rolled with new people, took new risks and did my best to hide the darkness from whoever was around. The results should've been tragic. Hell, I expected tragic results as I continued taking risks with people I barely knew. Besides poor grades and crappy attendance, I earned legal troubles at 2 of my 1st 3 universities. The 3rd was such a close call that I left on my own.
Depression stalked me from high school to college. I graduated, got married, had kids, bought a house, did yard work, hosted Bar-B-Qs and tried to deal with depression without marijuana. I banked on binge drinking and having as much fun as possible. It worked! The activities and responsibilities of marriage and parenting shielded me. I could go months without saddling my mental health to the darkness. I built a wall around my family life, determined to lock this busier, happier version of myself with the growing family. Doing this presented unique challenges and I conquered them all.
Theeeeeen, I'm struck with Multiple Sclerosis. The disease is the slowest form of death. First, the truth of the disease litters imagination and thoughts with negativity. The truth is there is no cure. The truth disables its victims. The truth affects perspective, relationships, and an individual's potential. Each of these essential elements of human existence are directly related to depression, abandonment, and loneliness.
The loneliness of Multiple Sclerosis starts with physically being alone. As symptoms multiply, gaining strengths, the opportunities to be with others dwindle. People come over with full intentions to kick it with you but the group literally moves too much, back and forth, inside and outside, porch and garage, it wears me out. I feel like I farted in the room when I mentioned the movement. There's less talking as people act as if anything they say or do may upset me. rolls eyes That’s when loneliness intensifies. I'm surrounded by friends and family but I'm truly alone. This happens more often than not, injecting me with replays. Even as I write this, it stings. It's a reminder that I'm alone. People give an honest effort; I recognize that, I'm grateful. But, I'm alone. I'm constantly accepting the genuine effort and it feels like I'm sacrificing myself for whatever they offer. That digs the loneliness further in my spirit. This is the loneliest I've ever felt.
On a regular basis, I suffocate on the presence of people I can't talk to. They leave their shoes, purses, bags and everything in the most inconvenient places. Always somewhere that makes my movement more restricted. My cups and plates are nestled at the back of cabinets, food at the top of the refrigerator. I stretch myself in dangerous positions to reach them. Conversations are awkward as people reminisce about activities and events that I can no longer participate in. Vacations, celebrations, nights out, road trips are planned. Rarely am I included because I require disability bars and key wheelchair-accessible accommodations. I overstand why I'm left out and don't fault anyone but still, I'm scrapping for survival. I don't want to ruin everyone else's good time by dragging my limitations into happy talks and well-deserved excursions. My perspective defines the beautiful side of ugly.
This is the loneliest I've EVER felt.
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2024.06.02 07:00 dreamed2life Relocation Guidance for Stock Market Investment Improved Success
Investing in the stock market requires a nuanced understanding of market dynamics and an ability to make timely, informed decisions. For individuals seeking to enhance their stock market investment strategies, astrocartography and relocation astrology can offer valuable insights. These tools can help identify locations that may amplify your financial intuition and strategic planning abilities in stock market investing. Let’s explore how astrology can assist in finding success in the stock market.
Utilizing Your Relocated Chart for Stock Market Investing
Your relocated chart can reveal astrological factors that are conducive to success in the stock market:
Significant House Positions for Investment:
Astrocartography can identify geographical locations that might be particularly auspicious for your investment success:
By integrating insights from your relocated chart with astrocartography, you can identify the best places to maximize your potential as a stock market investor. For instance, a strong 2nd or 8th house in your relocated chart, coupled with a Jupiter line in astrocartography, might indicate a prime location for successful financial investments.
Natal Chart Considerations for Stock Market Investors
Your natal chart lays the groundwork for your potential in financial investment:
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Utilizing Your Relocated Chart for Stock Market Investing
Your relocated chart can reveal astrological factors that are conducive to success in the stock market:
Significant House Positions for Investment:
- 2nd House (Personal Finances and Assets): A strong 2nd house can indicate an innate ability for managing personal finances and making profitable investments.
- 8th House (Investments, Shared Resources, and Transformation): Beneficial aspects in the 8th house can suggest potential for success in dealing with investments, including stocks, and managing shared financial resources.
- 10th House (Career and Public Standing): Positive influences in the 10th house can enhance your reputation and authority in financial matters, which is helpful for serious investors.
- Mercury for Analytical Skills: Favorable Mercury aspects can sharpen your analytical abilities and decision-making skills, essential in stock market investing.
- Jupiter for Growth and Prosperity: Jupiter aspects can bring expansion and luck in financial endeavors, including the stock market.
- Saturn for Discipline and Long-Term Planning: Positive Saturn aspects are crucial for the disciplined approach and strategic planning required in stock investments.
- Mercury-Jupiter: Enhances the ability to see the bigger financial picture and make strategic investment choices.
- Sun-Saturn: Supports disciplined, long-term investment strategies.
- Mars-Pluto: Can provide the drive and tenacity to navigate the volatile stock market successfully.
Astrocartography can identify geographical locations that might be particularly auspicious for your investment success:
- Jupiter Lines for Financial Opportunities: Jupiter lines can increase chances for financial growth and successful investment opportunities.
- Mercury Lines for Enhanced Decision-Making: Locations under Mercury lines can aid in clear thinking and strategic decision-making, crucial for stock market investing.
- Saturn Lines for Stability and Prudence: Saturn lines can provide the grounding necessary for cautious and wise financial planning.
By integrating insights from your relocated chart with astrocartography, you can identify the best places to maximize your potential as a stock market investor. For instance, a strong 2nd or 8th house in your relocated chart, coupled with a Jupiter line in astrocartography, might indicate a prime location for successful financial investments.
Natal Chart Considerations for Stock Market Investors
Your natal chart lays the groundwork for your potential in financial investment:
- Natal 2nd, 8th, and 10th Houses: These houses can reveal inherent abilities in financial management, investment strategies, and career potential.
- Natal Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn: Their placements can provide insights into your natural propensity for analytical thinking, financial growth, and disciplined investing.
- Aspects to the Midheaven: Can influence your professional path and success in financial ventures, including the stock market.
2024.06.02 06:55 anonmonagomy CMV: If I had to choose, Democrats are worse than Republicans.
I have been on the fence for years watching and listening to both sides. I have family and friends on both sides. I see what lives they lead and how their decisions effect their livelihood. I am a minority that lives in a democrat dominated city for the last 70 years. I see good and bad in both sides but I would like to be convinced if my experience has not been genuine.
This has nothing to do with voting or our political leaders. I am strictly talking about the people who vote for Democrats or Republicans. I have never voted and don't plan to this election. Neither candidates are good people nor do they have the interests of the people in mind. But I digress and onward to the meat of the topic. This is strictly about the everyday people who identify as democrat and republican.
Democrats largely claim they are more educated and provide stats to back up said claim. Yet they are generally more in debt compared to Republicans and can barely make ends meet despite their degrees. Degrees in which net you a job that pay less than many occupations that do not require a degree at all. Most democrat high schools have a drop out rate of nearly 50%. On top of that 50%, their graduation rate for public high schools are just above 50%. Suburban red voting areas have much harder curriculums and their high schools have an above 90% graduation rate. It's general consensus among people to choose to pay extra money to send their children out of the democrat city and into suburban school districts to get a better education. On top of that, democrat public schools have high crime and sending a child to a suburban school is far safer.
Democrats push no cash bail policies to set free people who should be detained and then get upset that crime has risen. Democrats then pull stats to claim crime is actually down when the police departments have openly stated they no longer keep track of certain crimes due to the no cash bail policies thus manipulating the data. Crime happens whether it is documented or not and given the defund the police movement, democrats are for the majority against law enforcement and choose not to call when something happens. Or If they do, they do so reluctantly. Its hypocritical, when you see democrats so against police but deny those resources to the people who really need it by defunding it. Generally democrats are against guns. Yet when comparing crime stats over the latest voting maps, it would show over 90% of all gun crimes happen in blue voting areas. The surrounding red counties have an above 80% gun ownership and virtually is gun incident free.
When it comes to public interactions, democrats tend to base their response on their emotions or how they feel as opposed to collecting their thoughts and responding logically. Democrats are generally more violent or will resort to violence if they do not get their way. People cite jan 6th as the end all be all of all violent riots but democrats funded and pushed the country wide riots in 2020 and formed CHAZ and CHOP zones in Seattle and Portland. Democrats form blockades and disrupt people and claim its a 1st amendment right when it absolutely is not.
When it comes to fiscal responsibilities, democrats are hands down the most irresponsible. They make up the vast majority of criminals, homeless, and unemployed. People will cite statistics but your own eyes tell you everything when you walk out onto the street. While some democrats who do manage to make a high income, they are completely irresponsible with that money. They spend well beyond their means and purchase things for sake of it. Even coming down to family and friends who are democrat, they are all struggling, poor, and barely getting by despite making above the means to pay their monthly bills.
Lastly, the mentality of democrats. They are defiant and disingenuous. They expect everyone else to do the work and expect to recieve half the spoils. It is never a democrats fault, it is always everyone else's. They do not stay firm to one belief. As soon as another belief comes by that provides them a better opportunity to personally benefit them, then they will shift. There is very little they stand for and will argue to the very end if you as so much question an ounce of their position. When political division rose to a boiling point in 2016, the only people who were cutting people out of their life were democrats claiming they don't want to associate with right leaning individuals when in reality they meant they only wanted to stay in contact with people in the same think tank. Forcing yourself into an echo chamber makes them extremely close minded. That's how the Republicans got trumpers.
Sorry for the long post but I'll end it here. I'm not saying Republicans are great because they absolutely are not. They are rough around the edges and hold some bigotry in some form or another. But they largely keep to themselves and tend to their responsibilities. Democrats tend to lash out and get involved in everything regardles if we like it or not. Now I'm not religious in the slightest but generally democrats are anti religion and get upset that religion tells people what to do. On the other side of that coin, democrats love telling everyone what to do and conform to their way of life.
So if I had to choose, democrats are worse than republicans. Sorry if you feel attacked but I genuinely do not mean to offend anyone. If I am wrong in many or all of my observations please feel free to CMV.
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This has nothing to do with voting or our political leaders. I am strictly talking about the people who vote for Democrats or Republicans. I have never voted and don't plan to this election. Neither candidates are good people nor do they have the interests of the people in mind. But I digress and onward to the meat of the topic. This is strictly about the everyday people who identify as democrat and republican.
Democrats largely claim they are more educated and provide stats to back up said claim. Yet they are generally more in debt compared to Republicans and can barely make ends meet despite their degrees. Degrees in which net you a job that pay less than many occupations that do not require a degree at all. Most democrat high schools have a drop out rate of nearly 50%. On top of that 50%, their graduation rate for public high schools are just above 50%. Suburban red voting areas have much harder curriculums and their high schools have an above 90% graduation rate. It's general consensus among people to choose to pay extra money to send their children out of the democrat city and into suburban school districts to get a better education. On top of that, democrat public schools have high crime and sending a child to a suburban school is far safer.
Democrats push no cash bail policies to set free people who should be detained and then get upset that crime has risen. Democrats then pull stats to claim crime is actually down when the police departments have openly stated they no longer keep track of certain crimes due to the no cash bail policies thus manipulating the data. Crime happens whether it is documented or not and given the defund the police movement, democrats are for the majority against law enforcement and choose not to call when something happens. Or If they do, they do so reluctantly. Its hypocritical, when you see democrats so against police but deny those resources to the people who really need it by defunding it. Generally democrats are against guns. Yet when comparing crime stats over the latest voting maps, it would show over 90% of all gun crimes happen in blue voting areas. The surrounding red counties have an above 80% gun ownership and virtually is gun incident free.
When it comes to public interactions, democrats tend to base their response on their emotions or how they feel as opposed to collecting their thoughts and responding logically. Democrats are generally more violent or will resort to violence if they do not get their way. People cite jan 6th as the end all be all of all violent riots but democrats funded and pushed the country wide riots in 2020 and formed CHAZ and CHOP zones in Seattle and Portland. Democrats form blockades and disrupt people and claim its a 1st amendment right when it absolutely is not.
When it comes to fiscal responsibilities, democrats are hands down the most irresponsible. They make up the vast majority of criminals, homeless, and unemployed. People will cite statistics but your own eyes tell you everything when you walk out onto the street. While some democrats who do manage to make a high income, they are completely irresponsible with that money. They spend well beyond their means and purchase things for sake of it. Even coming down to family and friends who are democrat, they are all struggling, poor, and barely getting by despite making above the means to pay their monthly bills.
Lastly, the mentality of democrats. They are defiant and disingenuous. They expect everyone else to do the work and expect to recieve half the spoils. It is never a democrats fault, it is always everyone else's. They do not stay firm to one belief. As soon as another belief comes by that provides them a better opportunity to personally benefit them, then they will shift. There is very little they stand for and will argue to the very end if you as so much question an ounce of their position. When political division rose to a boiling point in 2016, the only people who were cutting people out of their life were democrats claiming they don't want to associate with right leaning individuals when in reality they meant they only wanted to stay in contact with people in the same think tank. Forcing yourself into an echo chamber makes them extremely close minded. That's how the Republicans got trumpers.
Sorry for the long post but I'll end it here. I'm not saying Republicans are great because they absolutely are not. They are rough around the edges and hold some bigotry in some form or another. But they largely keep to themselves and tend to their responsibilities. Democrats tend to lash out and get involved in everything regardles if we like it or not. Now I'm not religious in the slightest but generally democrats are anti religion and get upset that religion tells people what to do. On the other side of that coin, democrats love telling everyone what to do and conform to their way of life.
So if I had to choose, democrats are worse than republicans. Sorry if you feel attacked but I genuinely do not mean to offend anyone. If I am wrong in many or all of my observations please feel free to CMV.
2024.06.02 06:55 iGranny_Jah First time skiing in Switzerland Matterhorn Zermatt - need help!
Skiing in Switzerland - Matterhorn Zermatt. need help!
My friend and I are planning on doing a 1 day ski trip on the Matterhorn. We’ve booked an Airbnb in Zermatt. What we need to know is what site do we actually use to book everything (day ski pass itself, lessons, ski hire, and lifts etc).
We have looked through every subreddit and read everyone’s recommendations but we cannot find the actual website to book all of the above. Please any direct links or recommendations on how to book would be really appreciated! FYI we are coming from Australia due to arrive late June. Thank you!
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My friend and I are planning on doing a 1 day ski trip on the Matterhorn. We’ve booked an Airbnb in Zermatt. What we need to know is what site do we actually use to book everything (day ski pass itself, lessons, ski hire, and lifts etc).
We have looked through every subreddit and read everyone’s recommendations but we cannot find the actual website to book all of the above. Please any direct links or recommendations on how to book would be really appreciated! FYI we are coming from Australia due to arrive late June. Thank you!
2024.06.02 06:51 futurebannedacct Choices
 | Hello, everyone. I'm out of my hibernation with another important message for you all and I know that just makes you so fucking happy and excited. submitted by futurebannedacct to CoronavirusCirclejerk [link] [comments] I wanted to remind everyone to check out my blog, which is one of the last bastions of free speech that is left in this god-forsaken place. Alright, now that I have officially tongued my own asshole to the point where pleasure turns to dysphoria, allow me to present to you: total bullshit! ... and some other things. Let's talk about choices. We make them everyday; life is all about them. This is a somewhat true statement - because life is really all about making sure you don't wake up - and choices play a significant role in this operation. Probably not so big a role as language, however, because language is the most deceptive tool in the arsenal of the ones with the power, so it is important that we choose our words wisely. For example, I keep hearing the phrase "forced vaccinations" or "mandatory vaccinations" being thrown around conspiracy forums, and this phrase, in itself, is an example of the deceptive power of words. We need to be honest with ourselves - because through honesty the truth is exposed - and the truth is the most well hidden part of this experience because the ones in power work to keep the truth hidden at all costs... because the truth will "set you free". But I digress. No one was forced to get vaccinated - not yet, anyway - so let's be honest about this: you might have chosen to take the jab, in order to keep your job, or you might have chosen to take the jab, in order to participate in society. This is a choice that you are making. Perhaps the stakes are high and you had a lot to lose if you chose not to take the jab; but until they are breaking down your door, holding you down, and sticking that needle in your arm - until that time - you are giving your consent to take the jab. This distinction is an important one to discern because we should be paying attention to the parts in life that are forced upon us and the parts in life that we are choosing to consent to. For example, no one forced us to wear masks for an entire year, but we all (for the most part) consented to doing so, in order to participate in society. We all chose to stand on the circles on the floor, in every checkout line, of every store. We made this choice for many different reasons - but in this community - many of us simply did this for other peoples "perceived well being". In other words, we were catering to the people that make up the majority and aren't as far along in the process of "waking up" as we are... although, many people seem to be choosing to remain asleep - for many different reasons - far from the most insignificant being "fear based programming". Allow me to share my perspective: for an entire year, we all wore masks in public: an action which is gradually weakening our immune system. Also in public, we practiced "social-distancing": an action that is also gradually weakening our immune systems. Many people - the drooling masses - took this social-distancing b.s. very seriously, for their own "perceived well being" (while virtue-signaling online that they were doing it for everyone else). So, the government asked us to all make a choice: to wear masks and social-distance for a year and - oh - almost forgot! Hand sanitizer - all over, suddenly - some so strong that it seems to be pure rubbing alcohol - killing all germs - and, well... gradually weakening our immune systems! The government had us all compromising our immune systems and overall health, in preparation to get vaccinated with something that sounds... frankly, batshit insane. Do you think this was all an accident? An innocent faux-pas on the part of our dear leaders? I think this was done intentionally. I've also prepared this meme, to help illustrate the conspiracy in question: The inspiration for this actually came from a post in that was written by someone who is, by no means, an anti-vaxxer, and overall still happy to be vaccinated... because the debilitating side-effects, self-replicating spike proteins is nothing compared to the constant onslaught of fear-based programming. "Trust the science". That's the last thing I think I'll do; thank you very much. Science is a bullshit factory specializing in limiting beliefs, which uses language to support any point of view that it chooses to support... and of course the point of view we are inundated with, in excess, is that of the ones in power. So please know that if you choose to educate me in the comments, about why the science behind social distancing, face masks and hand sanitizer is to our benefit then I'm either going to think you are being intentionally deceitful, or I will feel sorry for you because you have sincerely become this invested in the wrong direction of practices that are to your benefit. The moral of the story is that the words we use need to be chosen carefully, because when we choose words such as "forced" and "mandated", we are only working to deceive ourselves further away from the truth. The truth is that we are consistently bombarded with propaganda and manipulation, from the many resources available to the power structure, with the goal of getting our consent. The internet has been a great resource for the power structure to use for minimizing the power of consent. We must constantly "agree" to the terms and conditions that are made to be intentionally agonizing to read and understand. We are being trained to believe that consent is of little value or importance - consent is nothing more than a single click - in order to get to the prize on the other side. The truth may be that our consent is far more valuable than we realize: our consent is one of our most valuable assets. We need to pay attention to the effect that our consent has on our shared reality - because if there is one thing I learned, after experiencing psychosis - it's that the greatest sin is often committed by very kind people: the kind of people who are timid, helpful, and generous to a point where others take advantage of their kind, benevolent nature. Everyone knows someone who is in a relationship with a manipulative, controlling narcissist that walks all over them. Everyone knows someone who is kind, meek, and respectful of others... because they have no backbone. Someone who has lived a life of avoiding any and all conflict, at all costs, and chooses instead to allow others to take advantage of them. When you habitually allow others to walk all over you, this is your consent that "it's ok for others to do this to me". You are a worse person that the one who is violating you, because you think that it is ok for this to happen to you. Alright - that was just to set the mood for the actual post - which will begin..... ........ ......... now. CHOICES: PATRIOTIC EDITION In the spirit of (shudder) "the most free country on Earth" we're going to (I had a bad reaction to typing that just now, I find the idea to be suffocating and repulsive) talk about choices in red, white and blue. To be perfectly honest, I don't know that much about topics like "color programming", or the exact science and reasoning behind it; I just know that this color palette is used with enough frequency and in a way where there is likely some intent behind it. Perhaps it's as simple as feeling patriotic about democracy, constitutional rights, and other deceptive concepts that are total bullshit - or maybe - the meaning behind it goes far deeper, into the psychological manipulation that is induced by this particular color palette. When I saw that the magnet shared the same red/blue color palette, I realized that these colors are likely being used in order to put each individual into a state of polarization. CHOICE # 1 Games are fun. Games are based in conflict. Manufacturing reality by making conflict the biggest source for entertainment. Being alive involves the near constant activity of making choices. We are indoctrinated with the idea that having more choices is desirable. The power construct that is manufacturing reality has recently gone into overdrive in the manufacturing of choices. As the information age progresses through time, the amount of choices is becoming an ever increasing burden on the collective consciousness. The choices are presented using many different angles. A popular example is beliefs, which are currently being exploited by the manufacturers of choices more than any other time in the collective memory... which is always followed closely by the collective amnesia. Choices are deeply rooted in the DIVIDE AND CONQUER strategy, an all time favorite of the power construct. Choices are now being utilized in another favorite strategy for maintaining control: ORDER OUT OF CHAOS. Choices have an important role in the MANUFACTURING OF CONSENT, which is highly valued by the power construct. Consent is the oil that keeps the reality machine running smoothly, which is why so much effort is put into the illusion that consent has very little value. This illusion is concealed very well within the fabric of the intangible idea of reality that is overlaying the physical, material reality and has been so successful that consent is given almost instantaneously and without a second thought. Meanwhile, the illusion of value that has been given to currency is as strong as ever: remaining in its long-held position as one of the "pillars of control", which supports and maintains the power construct. The other pillar of control: the illusion of legitimacy, which several institutions within the power construct rely on, has been under maintenance, as a new version is being installed. While the anticipation for this new update slowly builds, the grand master illusion behind the power construct: FEAR BASED PROGRAMMING, - that's it - I'm giving up on this now. They're fucking plastic robots that hit each other until one of their heads... pops a boner? CHOICE # 2 A theme that seems to always accompany color-based choices emerges: everyone on the outside, looking in, sees an absolutely pointless rivalry. These dudes are victims of mind control. Well, after choice # 1 resulted in a train wreck of disjointed abstractions trying way too hard to be deep, meaningful observations, I am troubled by the thought of how many readers have probably given up on this. I want everyone that is still with me to know that, due to irrational fears about what anonymous online profiles might think about me, I will now focus primarily on "fitting in" and being likeable, by employing a strategy of trying very hard to not express any more ideas that might be considered "out there". Obviously, this is just the result of growing up poor and uneducated in the ghetto. I mean, who is crazy enough to actually believe that this is somehow connected to other rivalry's that use... very similar hues of red and blue. I mean, they are two of the most popular colors out there - both primary - and... realistically, there aren't that many colors; especially that complement each other like red and blue... ahh, blue and red: the colors of rivalry. There's no deep conspiracy here. Obviously, these guys wear these colors so they know who their enemies are... because, otherwise, there is no reason to kill each other. This is all about the colors. It would be completely pointless otherwise and these guys would probably get on well and hang out in each other's back yards... and then the cops would have nothing to do, which would be a waste of tax payer dollars. Can't have cops just standing around eatin' donuts and getting fat. CHOICE # 3 Coke & Pepsi. A classic rivalry that makes me proud to live in a free country, where great ideas like capitalism can flourish. I know that they are made by the same company, but I don't really think that matters, ya know? We are presented with choices. Our choices shape our opinions. So, if I choose red - I mean - Coke, then I will get along with others who choose Coke and we will agree that we chose correctly and that the people that prefer blue - I mean - Pepsi, chose incorrectly. Well, the people that chose blue think they chose correctly and that it is, in fact, the red people that chose incorrectly. This is a conflict of interests, and conflicts create division. People who are divided require a non-biased mediator so that order can be maintained and, because this mediator cares about the safety of both the red and the blue groups, it only makes sense that they should be given the authority to decide what is ok and is not ok for both groups. This is the most rational and logical option because the authority isn't biased towards red or blue, which means they will know what's best for everyone's interests. The police are there to make sure that all red and all blue people are all following all of the all-inclusive rules, mandated by the mediator, and all this is done for the greater good of society. I - I'm gonna get all choked up over here, just thinking about how nice the government is to do all that it does for us. They protect us from those fucking freaks that drink Pepsi. God I fucking hate those sub-human blue-tards! Red people generally have more money and are more successful, which means they are smarter. What started as a small neighborhood feud between Coke and Pepsi is actually how the gang warfare between the Bloods & Crips originated. That's right, they got the colors from Coke and Pepsi, which obviously is a lot more likely than a vast conspiracy involving powerful people manipulating reality in order to maintain control and power over the uninitiated masses. Fuck poor people. Oh, and how about those people that make their preference for Coke or Pepsi an aspect of their personality? They don't seem to understand that the color of the can is the only fucking difference. That's why I stick with Tab Cola, for those unmistakable metallic flavors and the uncomfortable, sticky feeling all over my body the next day. CHOICE # 4 They're the exact same store except for the fact that one is red and one is blue... and yet, you have a preference for one over the other. You made up some reasons for why they are different in your head, because you are under an immense amount of mind control. Ahh... consumerism: the arena of pointless choices. Why does only one company manufacture all the different brands of eyeglasses? Perhaps... to have control over the market? No - to have control over you, stupid - and no: this isn't a joke. It's a desperate plea, urging you to wake up and see this shit for what it really is, while you have this opportunity - this window - into the illusion. You see, they are getting desperate - and lately, the world seems like it has gone mad - which is part of their strategy, which is preventing you from seeing it. Why do you think there are suddenly twenty new M&M's flavor combinations? All these new Reese's Peanut Butter Cup's with minor alterations of essentially the same fucking thing? Let me guess: they're just having fun... right? Trying to stir up interest in candy bars? Or maybe for profit... right? This is just a business strategy to get your money... right? No... no... I'm afraid you're thinking way too small... with your logic and reason and all the other LIMITING BELIEFS that you have been - and are being - indoctrinated with: every fucking day! These are all pointless choices (brought to you by consumerism) that are trying to keep you distracted. Trying to keep your mind occupied. Why is Netflix trying to induce option paralysis? Why are the high-tech gadgets we use for entertainment purposes bombarding us with a constant onslaught of ads, new articles, stories, and a maddening amount of pointless bullshit?!?!?! They want you to be overwhelmed; they want you to freeze. They want you to have no sense of identity. They want life to overwhelm you with an endless list of pointless shit that has to get done in order to maintain... in order to maintain... to maintain what? THE ILLUSION, IDIOT. Ok: that was uncalled for. I don't think you're an idiot. I think that you know, in the bottom of your cold, gray heart , that the crazy shit I am saying sounds right (for some reason). They are manipulating reality in order to keep you under their power and control. I don't exactly know why, but I do know that they care a lot more about you being distracted than they care about worthless green paper. You know what? I bet the 1% doesn't give a shit about money: they simply have all of it just to piss you off. Why is all this corruption in the news all the time? The next fucking scandal that everyone can talk about? WHY is the news telling us to wear masks, get vaccinated and then, the following week, admitting COVID-19 is a bio-weapon? TO KEEP YOU DISTRACTED. THAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO THEM. Oh, and Walmart and Target's LOGOS both contain some occult symbolism. Yep: Target's logo is the astrological symbol for the sun and Walmart's logo is the Star of David... with the hexagon in the middle. The hexagon is symbolic of the cube. Once you understand that you can't not see the cube. It's fucking weird - but also a conversation for another time - when we can discuss why all of these well-known corporate LOGOs are symbolic of Saturn: https://preview.redd.it/vsv8fcvh834d1.jpg?width=511&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d9a14f0b398633824a2768e3128268aa6628c689 CHOICE # 5 You know what? I think I should devote a large portion of my life to watching a bunch of overpaid, mentally compromised, grown-ass men chase a ball around. I also think I should be passionate about the team that is closest to me in geographical proximity. This is not mind control, but as a conspiracy realist, I do like to point out that MK Ultra really did happen, and the CIA really did experiment with mind control back in the 1950's, but the program ended decades ago. I like to go on online conspiracy forums, and help people understand the reality of conspiracy theories, so they don't get sucked into lies like Q-anon or lizard people or THIS POST, WHICH IS OBVIOUSLY THE WORK OF A MENTALLY UNSTABLE INDIVIDUAL. Watching sports makes me feel safe, and comfortable, because it distracts me from all the bullshit of everyday life. It's good to have a nice distraction - and fill my mind with useless sports stats - or talk endlessly with the bro's about individual players strength's and weaknesses - in a boring, monotonous tone of voice - while I sip domestic piss-water beer. I don't want to think too deeply about things because it starts to make me really uncomfortable when I have to confront reality. I'd rather just not worry about it and see what happens. Who am I but a lowly speck of insignificant, worthless dog shit in this giant, scary universe, where I am completely powerless to do anything but take whatever beating the world feels like dishing out to me that day? I dunno. Maybe Jesus will come back and good will win out in the end. Good always wins in the end - that's just the way it works - so I don't really have to worry about anything. God is good. My little brother doesn't like sports at all. He likes to put on girls makeup, and is always depressed and confused and obsessing about some dumb shit. We're lucky to live in the modern age, with advancements in science that will allow my brother to medically transition into the woman that he always should have been - and always truly was - on the inside. Some assholes don't think that trans women are women. They just don't understand how science works, and don't care to learn. They are just misogynistic, transphobic assholes. That's right: if you don't think that you can be born a man and then change into a woman that means you are transphobic. You hate trans people because you don't want to believe that a man can change into a woman. Anyway - that's my brother -not me. I like guy shit... because I'm normal. CHOICE # 666 The choice of the beast Oh NO! Everyone hates politics - which is why I hid it at the end - because I know nobody is still reading this. I've alienated myself from the audience, with all the confusing switching between dialogues of seemingly different people and JUST BECAUSE I BET there will be some DIP-CLIP that says "voting is how we get things done around here." HA! Nice try, but this isn't about politics; this is a meta-analysis of WHY it's NO POLITICS. The short answer is that participating in this is as pointless as those people above, participating in gang warfare against their fellow man. "THOSE PEOPLE?" What do you mean, those people? Black people? THIS GUYS RACIST. No, even worse: HE'S INTOLERANT. The human race has become far too soft, weak and emasculated by the pesticides and environmental toxins that get dumped all over us, every day! GET VACCINATED for other people, you SELFISH CONSPIRACY THEORIST. This is why we aren't going to reach herd immunity and we will have to deal with COVID-19 for years to come: because of people like you. WHY WOULD I trust a RANDOM, intolerant asshole on Reddit, who watched a YouTube video about lizard people, over EXPERTS who WENT TO SCHOOL for years to become indoctrinated, believe everything the MSM tells them, and completely LACK the ability to critically think?! All my life I heard that I "need to go to college", and today I couldn't be happier that I am not of a "higher education" because, from what I've gathered, they are some of the most CLOSE-MINDED people on the planet. LIMITING BELIEFS. That's what trendy these days. I'm not done yet! Yes, I'm gonna talk about the donkey and the elephant: not only are politics bullshit; those who participate in politics are participating in a terrible, evil practice. Why would you affiliate with a political party and tell people what you think they can and cannot do? Can't you see that's the crux of the problem? I know things are fucked when the majority of people are of the opinion that we need to FIX the government (change it, drain the swamp, bureaucracy, etc.) They don't get it - we don't need to change the government - we need to END the government. Government is the single biggest threat to humanity. "But they protect us from the BAD people." Guess what? "The bad people" are there because of the government. The government needs the bad people to be there, in order to maintain their "illusion of legitimacy" (credit - Jim@EOI) and make themselves seem needed. THE BAD PEOPLE are the people who protect us. The sooner you understand that, the better off you are. And people are still talking about election fraud because they think that Trump is GOOD. Can't you see the mind control? How are these people this BLIND to reality? Manipulation of reality. Look... it's the superpowers. The greatest countries in the world! But why do they have the exact same color scheme as all the pointless choices? How can they be united? This is the divided states and the divided kingdom, and they have conquered. DIVIDE & CONQUER. Oh, wait... some patriots went off to find a new home and fight for freedom from the oppression of the taxation of the royal bloody palace? Only to go and make a new country even more oppressive and with higher taxes, some two-hundred odd years later? Are you SURE that it wasn't actually to commit GENOCIDE against all the indigenous BROWN PEOPLE, whose genetic makeup allowed them to have a far deeper understanding of spirituality? CoUlDn't bE Th@T.... I'M DRAWING A LINE IN THE SAND I am so sick of the average Redditor - who thinks they're smart because they're an atheist who understands science - arguing with me, using all their SUPER-BELIEVABLE LIMITING BELIEFS. I know on Reddit it's hard to tell who is real and who ... isn't real - but these people are seemingly the majority now - and they're fucked. They don't even actually understand what science is. Science isn't chopping off your dick to be a woman. Let's talk about the actual scientist who performed many series of actual scientific experiments to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that people are able to control material reality with only the use of their minds. Why doesn't anyone ever want to talk about THAT science? What it seems is that every thing in this world - every institution, religion, and academic study - has been corrupted to keep us under control. The people that are in control of this world have access to esoteric knowledge that they have hidden from the masses to keep for themselves. This knowledge involves the ability to manipulate reality, which they use for power and keeping the rest of us down and powerless. From what I can tell, the thing they don't want us to know is that we are powerful beings, with capabilities that have been hidden and unused. Every person needs to understand that they are a powerful being that doesn't need any help or anyone to save them. WE have the power to control our own destiny. If the majority would start believing in their power and themselves, we would have a chance at ending this shitty reality manipulation and living as non-dual beings of love - as the true source of creation made us - powerful, independent beings with everything we need, and no need to evolve or learn shitty lessons about suffering. Unfortunately, it seems like most people would prefer to keep their creature comforts, believe that this isn't as bad as I am making it sound, and remain here, in the safety of familiarity... away from the fear of the unknown. And that makes me so fucking sad that it brings tears to my eyes. |
2024.06.02 06:49 Kraken-Writhing Durability and Critical Failures
Planning on adding this to a gritty survival campaign. I seek the wisdom of the elder DMs.
Durability in DND
Durability is both health and damage reduction. (Health = Damage Reduction)
Example: Grog the barbarian does 14 damage with his great axe. Nothing happens. As it should be.
Jim the fighter grabs a chair (6 durability) and slams it on a goblin's face, doing 1d8+5 damage, rolling a 5, leaving the chair at 2 durability.
Some base values. We don't want tracking durability to be very common, so let's say you can pay one tenth the price of an item upon purchasing to add 1 durability.
Normal weapons have 24 durability.
Small weapons have 14 durability.
Fragile weapons have 6 durability. (Example: Improvised weapons.)
Small fragile weapons have 4 durability. (Example: Improvised weapons)
Note:
DO NOT TRACK DURABILITY OF RANGED WEAPONS OR AMMUNITION UNLESS YOU HATE YOURSELF
If a weapon has half (rounded down) or less durability, all attacks are at half damage. Weapons can take damage when they deal damage. If the damage dealt exceeds the durability, the weapon takes damage equal to the damage it dealt as durability. (I hope this is understandable.)
Example: Jim does his second attack with the 2 durability chair. He conveniently rolls the same, a total of ten damage, which is halved, but 5 damage is enough to bring the chair's durability to zero, destroying it. He picks up another chair...
For dexterity based attacks, only the base damage (the unmodified damage dice) can harm the weapon. (Basically never.)
Example:
Dagger does 1d6 damage. It can never damage itself, unless Grog the barbarian stabs someone with it, instantly destroying it with his 24 strength and rage damage. (Or doing heavy damage at least)
Sarah the rogue stabs someone with a dagger. No matter what happens, base damage cannot exceed fourteen, as her dexterity and sneak attack is not factored in.
Using this method, rogues don't have to replace rapiers every time they sneak attack.
Critical hits do no damage to the weapon.
I did this because critical hits are supposed to be cool. If a player would have destroyed a weapon in one hit, and they actually want to for roleplay reasons, you can allow it, because that is cool.
Critical Fails, if your game decides to have them, can be run however you want, or not at all. Suggestions near end.
(Please, never rob a player's turn because of a critical failure. This sucks.)
Weapons can be repaired whenever you have downtime, such as during a short or long rest. Every half hour spent with the correct tools and the damaged weapon can repair points equal to your dexterity or strength, plus your proficiency if you are proficient in the proper tools. You cannot effectively repair weapons if you are not proficient in either the proper tool or the weapon. (Representing knowledge of repair.)
Note: Mending exists! Though it does have a ten minute casting time, as well as material components. (2 lodestones.) Though foci can get past this requirement.
You can also pay one tenth the gold price of the weapon to repair twice as fast. (Representing excess resources)
Optional: You cannot repair objects at half or lower durability without having paid one tenth the gold price. (Seems clunky, use for your extremely gritty games.)
If a magical weapon is not unbreakable, the price to enhance repair is equal to one tenth the mundane weapon it is based on, not the price of the magical weapon.
Critical failures:
Upon rolling a one, you suffer a consequence of your (the player who rolled the one) choice.
You also gain inspiration.
Player choose one.
1: Weapon struck wrong. It loses durability equal to your strength modifier. (Not reduced.)
2: Weapon missed and flies out of your hand(s).
3: You don't necessarily miss, but the weapon hurts somehow you. Take half base weapon damage. (This damage can be resisted.)
4: Nothing happens, but you don't gain inspiration either.
Note: Make sure you add flavor. The weapon striking wrong could be striking the ground, or hitting something at the wrong angle. Getting hurt could be an axe bouncing off, or you slipping while passing a dagger from hand to hand. Whatever you do, keep it as the player's choice. If you did this for 'realism' remember that, while failure may be inevitable, such skilled individuals could see 'oh hey, my axe might hit me, better drop it.' or 'my weapon is going to strike wrong, let me reposition it with my hand so it doesn't get damaged.' Also, I heavily recommend making the whole thing 'so you rolled a 1, you can have inspiration if you choose one of these 3 options.' then you could do something cool with inspiration, maybe add options akin to my critical failures, but for critical success, and it costs inspiration to use those options.
DMs can add and remove options to fit the game's feel and mechanics.
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Durability in DND
Durability is both health and damage reduction. (Health = Damage Reduction)
Example: Grog the barbarian does 14 damage with his great axe. Nothing happens. As it should be.
Jim the fighter grabs a chair (6 durability) and slams it on a goblin's face, doing 1d8+5 damage, rolling a 5, leaving the chair at 2 durability.
Some base values. We don't want tracking durability to be very common, so let's say you can pay one tenth the price of an item upon purchasing to add 1 durability.
Normal weapons have 24 durability.
Small weapons have 14 durability.
Fragile weapons have 6 durability. (Example: Improvised weapons.)
Small fragile weapons have 4 durability. (Example: Improvised weapons)
Note:
DO NOT TRACK DURABILITY OF RANGED WEAPONS OR AMMUNITION UNLESS YOU HATE YOURSELF
If a weapon has half (rounded down) or less durability, all attacks are at half damage. Weapons can take damage when they deal damage. If the damage dealt exceeds the durability, the weapon takes damage equal to the damage it dealt as durability. (I hope this is understandable.)
Example: Jim does his second attack with the 2 durability chair. He conveniently rolls the same, a total of ten damage, which is halved, but 5 damage is enough to bring the chair's durability to zero, destroying it. He picks up another chair...
For dexterity based attacks, only the base damage (the unmodified damage dice) can harm the weapon. (Basically never.)
Example:
Dagger does 1d6 damage. It can never damage itself, unless Grog the barbarian stabs someone with it, instantly destroying it with his 24 strength and rage damage. (Or doing heavy damage at least)
Sarah the rogue stabs someone with a dagger. No matter what happens, base damage cannot exceed fourteen, as her dexterity and sneak attack is not factored in.
Using this method, rogues don't have to replace rapiers every time they sneak attack.
Critical hits do no damage to the weapon.
I did this because critical hits are supposed to be cool. If a player would have destroyed a weapon in one hit, and they actually want to for roleplay reasons, you can allow it, because that is cool.
Critical Fails, if your game decides to have them, can be run however you want, or not at all. Suggestions near end.
(Please, never rob a player's turn because of a critical failure. This sucks.)
Weapons can be repaired whenever you have downtime, such as during a short or long rest. Every half hour spent with the correct tools and the damaged weapon can repair points equal to your dexterity or strength, plus your proficiency if you are proficient in the proper tools. You cannot effectively repair weapons if you are not proficient in either the proper tool or the weapon. (Representing knowledge of repair.)
Note: Mending exists! Though it does have a ten minute casting time, as well as material components. (2 lodestones.) Though foci can get past this requirement.
You can also pay one tenth the gold price of the weapon to repair twice as fast. (Representing excess resources)
Optional: You cannot repair objects at half or lower durability without having paid one tenth the gold price. (Seems clunky, use for your extremely gritty games.)
If a magical weapon is not unbreakable, the price to enhance repair is equal to one tenth the mundane weapon it is based on, not the price of the magical weapon.
Critical failures:
Upon rolling a one, you suffer a consequence of your (the player who rolled the one) choice.
You also gain inspiration.
Player choose one.
1: Weapon struck wrong. It loses durability equal to your strength modifier. (Not reduced.)
2: Weapon missed and flies out of your hand(s).
3: You don't necessarily miss, but the weapon hurts somehow you. Take half base weapon damage. (This damage can be resisted.)
4: Nothing happens, but you don't gain inspiration either.
Note: Make sure you add flavor. The weapon striking wrong could be striking the ground, or hitting something at the wrong angle. Getting hurt could be an axe bouncing off, or you slipping while passing a dagger from hand to hand. Whatever you do, keep it as the player's choice. If you did this for 'realism' remember that, while failure may be inevitable, such skilled individuals could see 'oh hey, my axe might hit me, better drop it.' or 'my weapon is going to strike wrong, let me reposition it with my hand so it doesn't get damaged.' Also, I heavily recommend making the whole thing 'so you rolled a 1, you can have inspiration if you choose one of these 3 options.' then you could do something cool with inspiration, maybe add options akin to my critical failures, but for critical success, and it costs inspiration to use those options.
DMs can add and remove options to fit the game's feel and mechanics.
2024.06.02 06:45 Sherd_nerd_17 Sheet cake pre-cut and set out for guests?
Hello! We’re 3 weeks away and are re-thinking our plan for a dessert bar. For dinner, we hired a local taqueria to grill and serve tacos, but they’re the only food-related staff- so our dessert bar needs to be self-serve. We are not doing a cake-cutting at all- we’re just announcing that the dessert bar is open, and for folks to help themselves.
Because we have no dessert serving staff, we originally envisioned putting out small bites for dessert. I’ve pieced together lots of options for what varieties to put out, but it’s all very fiddly— and in the meantime, I keep hearing about Costco sheet cakes and how amazing they are. I seriously wonder if I am over-thinking all of this.
Has anyone ever just… got a sheet cake, sliced it, and put it out for guests to serve themselves? I have seen that ‘you should never cut a cake in front of guests’, but honestly our wedding is not very fancy, our crowd is not very fancy, and everybody knows that we are doing this ourselves, and we’re in our 40s. Our wedding is a dance party. (Edit to add: we are hiring a band, and a fancy bartender, so those are the elements of the party that we’ve spent more on, and will be more upscale. The vibe is not very formal, however, and we’ve cut out the formal cake cutting.)
I suppose I could order rounds of parchment paper and cut the cake the day before, artfully stacking slices placed in individual parchment rounds. But that would take much of the day before the wedding, which is also a day that we’re doing the rehearsal dinner -and- hosting a welcome party. It’s a lot to ask of our timeline the day before, and our family members, who have also got their own kiddos and families to be with the day before.
What if we just… put out a sheet cake, or individual cakes, or pies, and let folks help themselves? We could always pre-slice the cake if it’s sheet cake where slices need to be small-ish to feed everyone (or, we just… buy extra cake).
Have any brides done this? What happened? Would you do it again?
Yes, cupcakes are an option, but we’re looking at $600 for cupcakes whereas we could do sheet cake for far less than that.
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Because we have no dessert serving staff, we originally envisioned putting out small bites for dessert. I’ve pieced together lots of options for what varieties to put out, but it’s all very fiddly— and in the meantime, I keep hearing about Costco sheet cakes and how amazing they are. I seriously wonder if I am over-thinking all of this.
Has anyone ever just… got a sheet cake, sliced it, and put it out for guests to serve themselves? I have seen that ‘you should never cut a cake in front of guests’, but honestly our wedding is not very fancy, our crowd is not very fancy, and everybody knows that we are doing this ourselves, and we’re in our 40s. Our wedding is a dance party. (Edit to add: we are hiring a band, and a fancy bartender, so those are the elements of the party that we’ve spent more on, and will be more upscale. The vibe is not very formal, however, and we’ve cut out the formal cake cutting.)
I suppose I could order rounds of parchment paper and cut the cake the day before, artfully stacking slices placed in individual parchment rounds. But that would take much of the day before the wedding, which is also a day that we’re doing the rehearsal dinner -and- hosting a welcome party. It’s a lot to ask of our timeline the day before, and our family members, who have also got their own kiddos and families to be with the day before.
What if we just… put out a sheet cake, or individual cakes, or pies, and let folks help themselves? We could always pre-slice the cake if it’s sheet cake where slices need to be small-ish to feed everyone (or, we just… buy extra cake).
Have any brides done this? What happened? Would you do it again?
Yes, cupcakes are an option, but we’re looking at $600 for cupcakes whereas we could do sheet cake for far less than that.
2024.06.02 06:45 whoknowss654 Laura bought her a stroller
 | Anyone remember when people were calling her out saying that she would purposely post what stroller she wanted so Laura can buy it for her 💀 lol I guess Laura isn’t gonna buy her a new one this time around submitted by whoknowss654 to GemmaMedinaSnark [link] [comments] |
2024.06.02 06:42 hope_4_my-future I graduated! (But I'm feeling pretty down)
I graduated high school this week! A little background, I (17F) finished my last lesson of school this week. I've been homeschooled my entire life and have always been looking forward to this as like a big check point in my life. But things didnt go how I thought. My mom basically told me she isn't proud of what I've accomplished because I wasnt able to make it to the math level she wanted me to ( which we swapped for a financial class the beginning of this spring). I thought she was fine with this switch until this week when she brought it up during an argument on Monday. She never told me congratulations or good job for my completion either, which was Thursday. My dad passed away a few years ago so this has already been hard emotionally knowing he's not here to know I graduated and so knowing my mom isnt proud of my work just really crushed me. I dont plan to have a graduation party either due to other family issues, and I was hoping to get some support from the wonderful mom's at my church tomorrow, but we're "still sick" so we wont be able to make it. Any encouragement or words of wisdom as I enter this new season of life would be greatly appreciated!
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2024.06.02 06:28 castmemberzack How to spend 9 days in Japan?
We (25F & 27M) are debating on how many days to stay in Kyoto vs Tokyo. We love food (not big fans of seafood though). We want to go to Disney one of the days. We’re debating really how long we should stay in Kyoto because I’m (27M) under the impression that Kyoto is going to be more of a history lesson, which I’m fine with and enjoy. But outside of that history lesson I’m not sure if there is much more to do or see. We also want to go to Nara for the deer for half a day. What do you guys recommend that have been there?
We’re not big party people, but I love technology and my 25 year old girlfriend loves shopping and photography.
I really wanted to hear from those that have been to both Tokyo and Kyoto which place they’d stay longer in if they had 9 days to split up among the two.
Also we’re planning on staying in Ginza. My thought was that it was a good spot to get to everything. Is my logic good on that? Like 15-20 to most places we’d want to go in Tokyo?
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We’re not big party people, but I love technology and my 25 year old girlfriend loves shopping and photography.
I really wanted to hear from those that have been to both Tokyo and Kyoto which place they’d stay longer in if they had 9 days to split up among the two.
Also we’re planning on staying in Ginza. My thought was that it was a good spot to get to everything. Is my logic good on that? Like 15-20 to most places we’d want to go in Tokyo?
2024.06.02 06:16 Pablo2307 Combining IT knowledge with a job with animals
Hi, I am a 25 year old IT professor of high schools and robotics courses.
Also I have knowledge of frontend/backend webdev but i havent got a job in that area (i am not actually looking for it because i am already with most of my days covered giving lessons)
I have almost left trying to continue my computer science degree because i dont have much time, plus i wanted to keep learning about web dev and that content just wasnt in my degree study plan and thats in what i am actually studying through online courses and in a autodidact way (PHP - laravel right now)
Well but i made this post because i am not entrely sure if i really want to work programming, i like interacting with people in schools or courses but that was never my plan of a longterm job and now i think that i want to work for the good of animals to fullfill my way of life. So theres any kind if IT job that can match with animals?
TLDR: IT professor / webdev that wants to find a job combining IT with helping animals
Important fact: im from buenos aires - argentina, a third world country with bad economy
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Also I have knowledge of frontend/backend webdev but i havent got a job in that area (i am not actually looking for it because i am already with most of my days covered giving lessons)
I have almost left trying to continue my computer science degree because i dont have much time, plus i wanted to keep learning about web dev and that content just wasnt in my degree study plan and thats in what i am actually studying through online courses and in a autodidact way (PHP - laravel right now)
Well but i made this post because i am not entrely sure if i really want to work programming, i like interacting with people in schools or courses but that was never my plan of a longterm job and now i think that i want to work for the good of animals to fullfill my way of life. So theres any kind if IT job that can match with animals?
TLDR: IT professor / webdev that wants to find a job combining IT with helping animals
Important fact: im from buenos aires - argentina, a third world country with bad economy
2024.06.02 06:15 Pablo2307 Combining IT knowledge with a job with animals
Hi, I am a 25 year old IT professor of high schools and robotics courses.
Also I have knowledge of frontend/backend webdev but i havent got a job in that area (i am not actually looking for it because i am already with most of my days covered giving lessons)
I have almost left trying to continue my computer science degree because i dont have much time, plus i wanted to keep learning about web dev and that content just wasnt in my degree study plan and thats in what i am actually studying through online courses and in a autodidact way (PHP - laravel right now)
Well but i made this post because i am not entrely sure if i really want to work programming, i like interacting with people in schools or courses but that was never my plan of a longterm job and now i think that i want to work for the good of animals to fullfill my way of life. So theres any kind if IT job that can match with animals?
TLDR: IT professor / webdev that wants to find a job combining IT with helping animals
Important fact: im from buenos aires - argentina, a third world country with bad economy
submitted by Pablo2307 to AskProgramming [link] [comments]
Also I have knowledge of frontend/backend webdev but i havent got a job in that area (i am not actually looking for it because i am already with most of my days covered giving lessons)
I have almost left trying to continue my computer science degree because i dont have much time, plus i wanted to keep learning about web dev and that content just wasnt in my degree study plan and thats in what i am actually studying through online courses and in a autodidact way (PHP - laravel right now)
Well but i made this post because i am not entrely sure if i really want to work programming, i like interacting with people in schools or courses but that was never my plan of a longterm job and now i think that i want to work for the good of animals to fullfill my way of life. So theres any kind if IT job that can match with animals?
TLDR: IT professor / webdev that wants to find a job combining IT with helping animals
Important fact: im from buenos aires - argentina, a third world country with bad economy
2024.06.02 06:13 Agile_Low88 Decoding the concept of a family office in India
Hey guys! 20M here and I’m the son of a somewhat wealthy real estate investor (my dad owns about 275-300 crore worth of real estate). I’m not here to toot my own horn or act pompous, cause I haven’t earned any of this. I just wanted to understand your intellectual opinions on running a family office in India.
I’ve read articles about how individuals need atleast $100M+ in liquid assets to viably run a family office, however, I have a pretty contrarian view on this seeing how my dad runs his outfit.
We’ve hired:
One lawyer: She handles the entire litigation aspect of the business , along with drafting lease agreements, etc.
One COO: He basically acts like my dad’s proxy in important business meetings. He’s probably the highest paid employee. Manages all aspects of the family office.
Two accountants: These guys manage all the in-house accounting along with rudimentary tax planning.
One administrator: He basically manages all the people on the ground (watchmen, site managers, maintenance staff). He also acts like a “fixer”.
One personal assistant: She manages all the daily mundane tasks
Keep in mind: These guys aren’t IIT/IIM grads, but driven individuals who are somewhat decent at their job.
Monthly rental income: 40 lakhs Office-level monthly salaries: 2 lakhs
My dad’s been doing this for 15+ years, but it took me some time to realize that his organization somewhat represents a family office, albeit with lesser staff and lower AUM.
Wanted to hear opinions/observations from people on this subreddit. Is it possible to run a lean family office in India at the 50 crore+ NW level keeping in mind the wages arbitrage.
Thanks!
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I’ve read articles about how individuals need atleast $100M+ in liquid assets to viably run a family office, however, I have a pretty contrarian view on this seeing how my dad runs his outfit.
We’ve hired:
One lawyer: She handles the entire litigation aspect of the business , along with drafting lease agreements, etc.
One COO: He basically acts like my dad’s proxy in important business meetings. He’s probably the highest paid employee. Manages all aspects of the family office.
Two accountants: These guys manage all the in-house accounting along with rudimentary tax planning.
One administrator: He basically manages all the people on the ground (watchmen, site managers, maintenance staff). He also acts like a “fixer”.
One personal assistant: She manages all the daily mundane tasks
Keep in mind: These guys aren’t IIT/IIM grads, but driven individuals who are somewhat decent at their job.
Monthly rental income: 40 lakhs Office-level monthly salaries: 2 lakhs
My dad’s been doing this for 15+ years, but it took me some time to realize that his organization somewhat represents a family office, albeit with lesser staff and lower AUM.
Wanted to hear opinions/observations from people on this subreddit. Is it possible to run a lean family office in India at the 50 crore+ NW level keeping in mind the wages arbitrage.
Thanks!
2024.06.02 06:08 Terrible_North_7918 Lessons I learned during my first year of eng!
Hey! Ik a lot of the incoming first year engineering students have accepted their offers recently (congrats!) and I thought this may be of use for you guys and some of these can go for any first year student honestly. I learned so so much during my first year and would love to share if it even benefits one person!
- every percent helps! A lot of your mark will be based off the midterm and final, but most classes have room to gain marks in quizzes and homework. Although each one may be worth small (for ex. in pcs each hw is work 0.5%), don't get in the habit of slacking off and overlooking those. Those percents add up and can help you pass your course esp if you do poorly on major assessments. it can be very easy to skip or forget them in the midst of midterm season, but you future self will thank you when your calculating your grade at the end of the semester. Plus its a great way to stay sharp and caught up!
- join clubs. everyone says this but its for a reason!!!! It is an excellent way to meet upper years and learn from them, as well as gain skills and opportunities that set you apart from peers. You can also add it to your LinkedIn and climb up the exec ladder if you stick to the same clubs over the years. This is the best thing I could've done my first year. Although it can be challenging managing them along your classes, even joining one or two positions can help make yourself well rounded. Some examples are MUES positions, FYEO fyc, IEEE, WiE, BMES, MECU, ECEstorms, CECU and literally SM more.
- design teams. on the topic of clubs, design teams esp are something I wish I joined but hope to in my second year. Design teams are amazing because they allow you to contribute to physical projects and use the concepts you are taught in your classes! They're also great because you can add these projects to your resume and linkendin.
- find good friends/study group. It can be overwhelming and scary in the beginning to make friends, and it does take time to build those relationships. However I highly recommend you put yourself out there and out your comfort zone even if it is just talking to someone while waiting outside of a lecture. I cannot stress enough how beneficial a supportive friend/group can be for your entire degree! You guys can hang out between classes, lock in and study together, they can be there to help you/teach the things you don't understand, hold you accountable when you slack off, hype you up and push you to seek new oppurtunites, and make sm memories. don't be scared about meeting new people, it is a lot easier than you think esp bc everyone is on the same boat in first year and looking for friends! Joining clubs as I mentioned is a great way, as well as talking to the people in your tutorials/labs and inviting them to get a bite or drink with you!
- hold your self accountable. You know yourself best and you know when you are slacking off, when you are doing something you shouldn't be, when you can be doing better than you are, etc. University is not like hs where you have a teacher or figure to hold you accountable, you need to do that for yourself. Eng is not easy, you need to know when it's time to study or put in effort because spoiler alert, you need both to succeed. you cannot expect to pass or have good grades if you are only going to lectures and not reviewing, doing your hw, or studying. and holding yourself accountable throughout the sem can make studying for finals and midterms easier for you.
- be careful using chatgpt, bc you will become dependent on it. Ai is definitely a helpful tool than can be used to answer specific questions and spark new ideas, however use it cautiously. Pushing and using your brain is so good for you, however access to gpt and ai can make it seem like an easy fix. It is, but all I am saying is don't use it for everything, don't use it when you have the answers in your notes or textbook, don't use it if you have time to work it out/think on it. you do not want to become one of those brain rot individuals that cannot think and speak for themself thats all.
- save your money. I wish I'd hear this before but it is incredibly easy to blow off money in your first year esp at tmu. There are food and shopping places in every corner, so if you have the money/savings it's easy to get in the habit of buying food or a sweet treat every day. Many of us aren't working during school either. Just remember that each course you take cost money, if you need to take it again or online it cost money, your homework textbooks and lab equipment often costs money, and if you are on osap you will need money to pay it back! just be careful 🥲
- chang policy. I had to learn this one the hard way too. If you would like to take a course virtually through chang the refund policy is NOT the same as in person courses. If you change your mind about the course and want a full policy, you need to drop the course 5 BUSINESS DAYS before it begins if you want a full refund. I dropped a course 4 business days before and had to pay 50% for a course I did not take.
- time management because the workload is intense. engineering is not easy but time management can make your degree manageable and not feel impossible. it may be hard to find the routine and flow that works for you, but if I can give any advice while you do it is to make use of the time you have when you have it. Use resources like a planner, google cal, to-do lists, reminders etc to stay on top and make time for everything. being able to manage your time can save you a lot of panic and stress in midterm and final season. although the workload can get overwhelming, break your tasks down and take it day by day, but make sure you get done what you need too.
- start group projects early, especially CEN100. you will encounter many group projects during your first year, and most of the important ones happen near the end of the semester. I highly suggest you urge you and your group to get started or at least plan/break down tasks early, ideally from the get go when it is assigned. trying to coordinate with group members who are all busy with the end of the semester can be difficult and makes room for conflict to arise. not to mention starting early gives you time to seek help and critique from your TA. if you need to be that person, hold the group accountable and make sure you guys do not leave it for last min.
- don't compare yourself. everyone comes from different educational and social backgrounds. for some it may come as a shock to be surrounded by people who are as smart as you if not probably smarter. it is so easy to compare yourself and your success to others and it can easily become discouraging. just know that although you will meet people doing great while you may be near flunking, everyone is still struggling and finding it difficult. they may have different learning styles from you that makes it easier for them to learn new material, or they may have come from a school/background where they have already learned it. that doesn't mean you can't get to that level tho, for some it just takes some extra effort and that is okay.
- connect with your TA's and profs and build a relationship with them. You won't always come across a friendly or dedicated instructor, but if you feel you you have give them the chance to get to know and remember you, go to office hours and your tutorials even if they are optional. chances are they may be willing to give you advice or insight on what is on the midterm/final, or they could be the reason your mark has been boosted enough for you to pass. this is not always the case, but it often is.
- it will be a learning curve and takes time to adjust. as much as people can advise and warn you, you won't know what you are getting yourself into until you are actually in it. university for most people is a whole different ball park, let alone an engineering degree. you likely may not find your circle, your flow and your space right away and that is okay, it is part of the process that sets you up to be the best engineer you can be one day. some may be able to adjust quicker than others but just be patient with yourself, if you need to break up for your year into the spring/summer sem so be it. they say the first year of eng is the hardest bc it is such a large jump from high school, but remember it isn't impossible, so many people have done it and so can you. be kind with yourself, and use the many many resources that are available for your success.
- stay caught up in your classes to avoid burnout during midterm and exam season. one of my biggest regrets is missing so much class after midterms and having to cram for finals. Up until my midterms for both semesters I was caught up and following along in everything which made studying less time consuming bc I was already familiar with most the material, it was just filling in the gaps and practicing. Finals nearly took me out bc of the amount of cramming I had to do before I could even get to studying. not to mention seeing the material multiple times will make it stick better by logic. falling behind is common, but don't let it get too far because it truly is very hard to come back from. try to study as you go through the semester, and review/practice the lessons regularly. do not let the material leave your brain as soon as you learn it.
- it is okay to fail. many of us come from being high achievers in high school and getting above average grades. but you will come to learn that grades in the 45-60 range is normal. it is not the end of the world if you fail a course, especially in your first year. you are not dumb, you are not a failure, you are not letting anyone down. failing a course or two is normal and fairly common at least once during this degree. as a first year there is a lot of leeway and room for success, so you can just take it the next sem or the spring.
- make time for your family. this mostly goes for the commuters, but it can be difficult to make time for them especially when the semester ramps up. you may find yourself locked up in your room or coming home late from a library study sesh. but for many people they are your support system and even taking an hour away from your work to spend time with them and be a breath of fresh air and much needed to feel connected to them.
- go to student events! there are genuinely SO MANY that run throughout the year especially for us. I highly recommend to you to as many conferences as you can, GVIC, the WiE if you are female, the one from FYEO and more from MUES. these are great to make industry connections, learn things you don't learn in class, you can make friends, network, and grow yourself professionally. there are other more fun and chill student events that run too that can be great to destress during the sem and wind down with your friends.
- learn to make use of your time if your commute. Many of us who take the go have quite long commutes that can make it feel like a chunk of our day is gone. Something to help with that is just learning to manage the travel time and get something done. This can be being productive and study, taking a power nap, winding down/screen time before locking in at home, have lunch/dinner, making phone calls, etc. Plan your day out and what you are going to do during that commute time, it can truly help structure your day sm better.
- split your chegg. if you really need to buy it (its great for CHY homework and PCS) find some reliable and not snitchy friends and split it so its cheaper. although again, be careful using such tool incase you become dependent on it. it is a tool not solution, use it to learn how to do questions you don't have examples on, but still make sure you do most the hw for practice etc.
- don't get in the habit of skipping class. everyone says this yet we all do it. but I feel like I still need to include this since I have tasted my own medicine from skipping so much. its fine to skip here and there but don'ttttt make it a habit bc it is near impossible to break. its starts with one class, and then you skip the next one bc you didn't catch up and you're gonna be lost either way, and then it snowballs from there. its okay if you aren't caught up from previous missed lectures. just go, even if you just sit there and pay attention without taking notes. you will eventually catch up if you go, but letting it become a habit is just cutting yourself short and holding you back from sm academic success.
- don't overlook the easy classes. they WILL be your mark booster but you still need to put in the effort. for me they were CEN100, CHY102, my liberals, and CPS188. If you care about your gpa make sure you put effort into these classes bc they are very easy to do well in and will boost your gpa.
- its okay to feel imposter syndrome. I went through this a lot and felt like eng was not for me at many times because I would get in the habit of comparing myself. I don't think I felt like I belonged or felt like I was where I was supposed to be until the winter sem. as I mentioned it can take time to find your space but you will eventually. try to remember why you went into eng in the first place, and if it was just money joining clubs/going to eng events can help you find passion or belonging in it again. at the end of the day just trust your gut. if you truly truly feel like you can't see yourself working as an engineer maybe you could reconsider. but if you can but you are just struggling, I promise the imposter syndrome is normal but it will go away.
- NO all nighters. this is coming from someone who has pulled one too many this year and regrets it every single time. I feel like we all know this by now but just prioritize your sleep guys, this again comes down to time management but get enough sleep helps you SO MUCH to learn and digest all the material. you may be able to stay awake physically but you brain needs the rest. and ESPECIALLY DONT PULL ALL NIGHTERS BEFORE EXAMS. So many times this sem have I experience the worst brain fog of my life from doing this, you start to forget the most basic of things and concepts you may have perfected. it can be so easy to overlook our sleep but it truly is so important. don't sacrifice it, if you need to take the L bc you didn't study enough just take it, bc honestly studying more ahead would've saved you if you feel like you need to miss your sleep to cram.
- don't buy a single textbook. the only time you should is PCS and CHY bc it comes with the homework which you need to buy. other than that don't you can find it all online for free either on Anna's archive, the eng gcs or upper years.
- be prepared for midterms. tbh nothing could've prepared me, it is intense. esp if you are taking the full course load. the learning does not stop when midterms roll around, you will still have fast paced lectures, still have hw, still have regular quizzes and projects on top of studying for midterms. It can honestly feel suffocating in the midst of it and extremely overwhelming, but again this is where time management comes to play, use planning resources, and set yourself up for success from the very beginning of the sem. the biggest mistake people make is skipping lectures during midterms, because let me tell you, you will not make the time to catch up during midterm season, and even when it is over you are likely quite far behind or near finals. try your self to ensure you keep going to your classes during it. ALSO, make sure you study well for your midterms, for many people they do better on the midterm than the final so allocating those grades from the midterm is a great idea.
- check your emails! there are so many opportunities and resources that get sent to your inbox. this includes free tutoring, study halls, event details, on campus paid opportunities, club hirings etc.
- take care of yourself. like sm other things it can be so easy to overlook your basic needs and let yourself go. whether that be skipping meals or eating fast food alllllll the time, not sleeping, not showering and doing laundry, not giving yourself free time, etc, you need to look after yourself because no one else will. and the only way you can do well is ensuring you yourself are well. feed yourself healthy and balanced meals, get enough sleep, PLEASE SHOWER AND USE DEODORANT (the stereotype is in fact true), and take yourself outside on walks and with your loved ones. don't lose yourself along the way, it is all about balance.
- do not drop linear algebra in the fall. just listen to me on this one. even if you absolutely BOMB the midterm, don't get scared by it and decide to drop it. this happens essentially every year, and they usually, every year, make the final much easier and straight forward than the midterm is so it IS possible to pass. at the end of the day all you need is a 50 and it is very doable if you have the quiz/hw grades secured (free marks for most people) and study well for the final. try to get profs like majed and wang bc if you are near passing they may boost you enough too. and even if you did fail, so be it that is fine, you can take it in the winter but atleast you gave it youre all and said you tried but chances are you will pass. I say this bc the winter sections for linear algebra ive heard are much harder than the fall, although I think they curve at the end, it is a lottttt more theoretical and confusing so I recommend you push yourself for the fall and see where that takes you.
Anddddd I think that's all! I know that was a lot and maybe overwhelming but I hope it was insightful. if you have any questions or worries feel free to comment or pm.
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- every percent helps! A lot of your mark will be based off the midterm and final, but most classes have room to gain marks in quizzes and homework. Although each one may be worth small (for ex. in pcs each hw is work 0.5%), don't get in the habit of slacking off and overlooking those. Those percents add up and can help you pass your course esp if you do poorly on major assessments. it can be very easy to skip or forget them in the midst of midterm season, but you future self will thank you when your calculating your grade at the end of the semester. Plus its a great way to stay sharp and caught up!
- join clubs. everyone says this but its for a reason!!!! It is an excellent way to meet upper years and learn from them, as well as gain skills and opportunities that set you apart from peers. You can also add it to your LinkedIn and climb up the exec ladder if you stick to the same clubs over the years. This is the best thing I could've done my first year. Although it can be challenging managing them along your classes, even joining one or two positions can help make yourself well rounded. Some examples are MUES positions, FYEO fyc, IEEE, WiE, BMES, MECU, ECEstorms, CECU and literally SM more.
- design teams. on the topic of clubs, design teams esp are something I wish I joined but hope to in my second year. Design teams are amazing because they allow you to contribute to physical projects and use the concepts you are taught in your classes! They're also great because you can add these projects to your resume and linkendin.
- find good friends/study group. It can be overwhelming and scary in the beginning to make friends, and it does take time to build those relationships. However I highly recommend you put yourself out there and out your comfort zone even if it is just talking to someone while waiting outside of a lecture. I cannot stress enough how beneficial a supportive friend/group can be for your entire degree! You guys can hang out between classes, lock in and study together, they can be there to help you/teach the things you don't understand, hold you accountable when you slack off, hype you up and push you to seek new oppurtunites, and make sm memories. don't be scared about meeting new people, it is a lot easier than you think esp bc everyone is on the same boat in first year and looking for friends! Joining clubs as I mentioned is a great way, as well as talking to the people in your tutorials/labs and inviting them to get a bite or drink with you!
- hold your self accountable. You know yourself best and you know when you are slacking off, when you are doing something you shouldn't be, when you can be doing better than you are, etc. University is not like hs where you have a teacher or figure to hold you accountable, you need to do that for yourself. Eng is not easy, you need to know when it's time to study or put in effort because spoiler alert, you need both to succeed. you cannot expect to pass or have good grades if you are only going to lectures and not reviewing, doing your hw, or studying. and holding yourself accountable throughout the sem can make studying for finals and midterms easier for you.
- be careful using chatgpt, bc you will become dependent on it. Ai is definitely a helpful tool than can be used to answer specific questions and spark new ideas, however use it cautiously. Pushing and using your brain is so good for you, however access to gpt and ai can make it seem like an easy fix. It is, but all I am saying is don't use it for everything, don't use it when you have the answers in your notes or textbook, don't use it if you have time to work it out/think on it. you do not want to become one of those brain rot individuals that cannot think and speak for themself thats all.
- save your money. I wish I'd hear this before but it is incredibly easy to blow off money in your first year esp at tmu. There are food and shopping places in every corner, so if you have the money/savings it's easy to get in the habit of buying food or a sweet treat every day. Many of us aren't working during school either. Just remember that each course you take cost money, if you need to take it again or online it cost money, your homework textbooks and lab equipment often costs money, and if you are on osap you will need money to pay it back! just be careful 🥲
- chang policy. I had to learn this one the hard way too. If you would like to take a course virtually through chang the refund policy is NOT the same as in person courses. If you change your mind about the course and want a full policy, you need to drop the course 5 BUSINESS DAYS before it begins if you want a full refund. I dropped a course 4 business days before and had to pay 50% for a course I did not take.
- time management because the workload is intense. engineering is not easy but time management can make your degree manageable and not feel impossible. it may be hard to find the routine and flow that works for you, but if I can give any advice while you do it is to make use of the time you have when you have it. Use resources like a planner, google cal, to-do lists, reminders etc to stay on top and make time for everything. being able to manage your time can save you a lot of panic and stress in midterm and final season. although the workload can get overwhelming, break your tasks down and take it day by day, but make sure you get done what you need too.
- start group projects early, especially CEN100. you will encounter many group projects during your first year, and most of the important ones happen near the end of the semester. I highly suggest you urge you and your group to get started or at least plan/break down tasks early, ideally from the get go when it is assigned. trying to coordinate with group members who are all busy with the end of the semester can be difficult and makes room for conflict to arise. not to mention starting early gives you time to seek help and critique from your TA. if you need to be that person, hold the group accountable and make sure you guys do not leave it for last min.
- don't compare yourself. everyone comes from different educational and social backgrounds. for some it may come as a shock to be surrounded by people who are as smart as you if not probably smarter. it is so easy to compare yourself and your success to others and it can easily become discouraging. just know that although you will meet people doing great while you may be near flunking, everyone is still struggling and finding it difficult. they may have different learning styles from you that makes it easier for them to learn new material, or they may have come from a school/background where they have already learned it. that doesn't mean you can't get to that level tho, for some it just takes some extra effort and that is okay.
- connect with your TA's and profs and build a relationship with them. You won't always come across a friendly or dedicated instructor, but if you feel you you have give them the chance to get to know and remember you, go to office hours and your tutorials even if they are optional. chances are they may be willing to give you advice or insight on what is on the midterm/final, or they could be the reason your mark has been boosted enough for you to pass. this is not always the case, but it often is.
- it will be a learning curve and takes time to adjust. as much as people can advise and warn you, you won't know what you are getting yourself into until you are actually in it. university for most people is a whole different ball park, let alone an engineering degree. you likely may not find your circle, your flow and your space right away and that is okay, it is part of the process that sets you up to be the best engineer you can be one day. some may be able to adjust quicker than others but just be patient with yourself, if you need to break up for your year into the spring/summer sem so be it. they say the first year of eng is the hardest bc it is such a large jump from high school, but remember it isn't impossible, so many people have done it and so can you. be kind with yourself, and use the many many resources that are available for your success.
- stay caught up in your classes to avoid burnout during midterm and exam season. one of my biggest regrets is missing so much class after midterms and having to cram for finals. Up until my midterms for both semesters I was caught up and following along in everything which made studying less time consuming bc I was already familiar with most the material, it was just filling in the gaps and practicing. Finals nearly took me out bc of the amount of cramming I had to do before I could even get to studying. not to mention seeing the material multiple times will make it stick better by logic. falling behind is common, but don't let it get too far because it truly is very hard to come back from. try to study as you go through the semester, and review/practice the lessons regularly. do not let the material leave your brain as soon as you learn it.
- it is okay to fail. many of us come from being high achievers in high school and getting above average grades. but you will come to learn that grades in the 45-60 range is normal. it is not the end of the world if you fail a course, especially in your first year. you are not dumb, you are not a failure, you are not letting anyone down. failing a course or two is normal and fairly common at least once during this degree. as a first year there is a lot of leeway and room for success, so you can just take it the next sem or the spring.
- make time for your family. this mostly goes for the commuters, but it can be difficult to make time for them especially when the semester ramps up. you may find yourself locked up in your room or coming home late from a library study sesh. but for many people they are your support system and even taking an hour away from your work to spend time with them and be a breath of fresh air and much needed to feel connected to them.
- go to student events! there are genuinely SO MANY that run throughout the year especially for us. I highly recommend to you to as many conferences as you can, GVIC, the WiE if you are female, the one from FYEO and more from MUES. these are great to make industry connections, learn things you don't learn in class, you can make friends, network, and grow yourself professionally. there are other more fun and chill student events that run too that can be great to destress during the sem and wind down with your friends.
- learn to make use of your time if your commute. Many of us who take the go have quite long commutes that can make it feel like a chunk of our day is gone. Something to help with that is just learning to manage the travel time and get something done. This can be being productive and study, taking a power nap, winding down/screen time before locking in at home, have lunch/dinner, making phone calls, etc. Plan your day out and what you are going to do during that commute time, it can truly help structure your day sm better.
- split your chegg. if you really need to buy it (its great for CHY homework and PCS) find some reliable and not snitchy friends and split it so its cheaper. although again, be careful using such tool incase you become dependent on it. it is a tool not solution, use it to learn how to do questions you don't have examples on, but still make sure you do most the hw for practice etc.
- don't get in the habit of skipping class. everyone says this yet we all do it. but I feel like I still need to include this since I have tasted my own medicine from skipping so much. its fine to skip here and there but don'ttttt make it a habit bc it is near impossible to break. its starts with one class, and then you skip the next one bc you didn't catch up and you're gonna be lost either way, and then it snowballs from there. its okay if you aren't caught up from previous missed lectures. just go, even if you just sit there and pay attention without taking notes. you will eventually catch up if you go, but letting it become a habit is just cutting yourself short and holding you back from sm academic success.
- don't overlook the easy classes. they WILL be your mark booster but you still need to put in the effort. for me they were CEN100, CHY102, my liberals, and CPS188. If you care about your gpa make sure you put effort into these classes bc they are very easy to do well in and will boost your gpa.
- its okay to feel imposter syndrome. I went through this a lot and felt like eng was not for me at many times because I would get in the habit of comparing myself. I don't think I felt like I belonged or felt like I was where I was supposed to be until the winter sem. as I mentioned it can take time to find your space but you will eventually. try to remember why you went into eng in the first place, and if it was just money joining clubs/going to eng events can help you find passion or belonging in it again. at the end of the day just trust your gut. if you truly truly feel like you can't see yourself working as an engineer maybe you could reconsider. but if you can but you are just struggling, I promise the imposter syndrome is normal but it will go away.
- NO all nighters. this is coming from someone who has pulled one too many this year and regrets it every single time. I feel like we all know this by now but just prioritize your sleep guys, this again comes down to time management but get enough sleep helps you SO MUCH to learn and digest all the material. you may be able to stay awake physically but you brain needs the rest. and ESPECIALLY DONT PULL ALL NIGHTERS BEFORE EXAMS. So many times this sem have I experience the worst brain fog of my life from doing this, you start to forget the most basic of things and concepts you may have perfected. it can be so easy to overlook our sleep but it truly is so important. don't sacrifice it, if you need to take the L bc you didn't study enough just take it, bc honestly studying more ahead would've saved you if you feel like you need to miss your sleep to cram.
- don't buy a single textbook. the only time you should is PCS and CHY bc it comes with the homework which you need to buy. other than that don't you can find it all online for free either on Anna's archive, the eng gcs or upper years.
- be prepared for midterms. tbh nothing could've prepared me, it is intense. esp if you are taking the full course load. the learning does not stop when midterms roll around, you will still have fast paced lectures, still have hw, still have regular quizzes and projects on top of studying for midterms. It can honestly feel suffocating in the midst of it and extremely overwhelming, but again this is where time management comes to play, use planning resources, and set yourself up for success from the very beginning of the sem. the biggest mistake people make is skipping lectures during midterms, because let me tell you, you will not make the time to catch up during midterm season, and even when it is over you are likely quite far behind or near finals. try your self to ensure you keep going to your classes during it. ALSO, make sure you study well for your midterms, for many people they do better on the midterm than the final so allocating those grades from the midterm is a great idea.
- check your emails! there are so many opportunities and resources that get sent to your inbox. this includes free tutoring, study halls, event details, on campus paid opportunities, club hirings etc.
- take care of yourself. like sm other things it can be so easy to overlook your basic needs and let yourself go. whether that be skipping meals or eating fast food alllllll the time, not sleeping, not showering and doing laundry, not giving yourself free time, etc, you need to look after yourself because no one else will. and the only way you can do well is ensuring you yourself are well. feed yourself healthy and balanced meals, get enough sleep, PLEASE SHOWER AND USE DEODORANT (the stereotype is in fact true), and take yourself outside on walks and with your loved ones. don't lose yourself along the way, it is all about balance.
- do not drop linear algebra in the fall. just listen to me on this one. even if you absolutely BOMB the midterm, don't get scared by it and decide to drop it. this happens essentially every year, and they usually, every year, make the final much easier and straight forward than the midterm is so it IS possible to pass. at the end of the day all you need is a 50 and it is very doable if you have the quiz/hw grades secured (free marks for most people) and study well for the final. try to get profs like majed and wang bc if you are near passing they may boost you enough too. and even if you did fail, so be it that is fine, you can take it in the winter but atleast you gave it youre all and said you tried but chances are you will pass. I say this bc the winter sections for linear algebra ive heard are much harder than the fall, although I think they curve at the end, it is a lottttt more theoretical and confusing so I recommend you push yourself for the fall and see where that takes you.
Anddddd I think that's all! I know that was a lot and maybe overwhelming but I hope it was insightful. if you have any questions or worries feel free to comment or pm.
2024.06.02 06:03 richoka Why David Spared Saul’s Life - Choosing Righteousness Over Revenge
"But after doing this, David felt remorse over cutting Sha’ul’s garment. He said to his men, 'Adonai forbid that I should do such a thing to my lord, Adonai’s anointed, as raise my hand against him! After all, he is Adonai’s anointed.' By saying this, David stopped his men and would not let them do anything to Sha’ul. Sha’ul got up, left the cave and went on his way."-1 Samuel 24:6-8
Why did David feel such deep remorse after cutting the hem of Saul's garment?
Had not God Himself arranged this opportunity for David to kill Saul?
After all, Saul had tried to spear David to death before...
He also was a mass murderer because he had ordered the slaughter of all the priests at Nob.
And now he was doing everything in his power to find David and kill him.
So wouldn't have David been justified in killing Saul?
Let alone just slicing off a piece of his garment?
Nevertheless, David felt terrible guilt for what he had done.
He told his men he had committed a horrible sin.
Why?
He had raised his hand against the Lord's anointed.
He had disrespected the throne of Israel.
It was also a great insult to Saul personally.
To invade a man's private space in such a foul manner while he was relieving himself.
Such things simply weren't done, even to a sworn enemy.
So much more for a king.
So here is the great lesson to be learned from this incident.
You shouldn't accept every opportunity that comes your way.
Nor is every opportunity something that comes from God.
Although tempting, just because you have a chance to gain success by doing things your own way doesn't mean it's in harmony with God's Will.
Our behavior should align with the patterns and principles in Scripture...
We should also pray to the Lord for wisdom when opportunities come our way.
These opportunities might be a test of our faith and wisdom...
Or they could be a trap from the evil one.
I'm reminded of that scene from the movie American Gangster.
The detective, Richie Roberts (played by Russell Crowe) discovers a million dollars in the trunk of the car.
This "opportunity" came to him when he was struggling financially with child support, car payments, and so on.
Yet what did he do?
He turned the money in.
All of it.
He could have kept a couple of thousand bucks for himself to help out with the bills.
Nobody would've known.
Yet he decided to turn it all in.
When asked why he did what he did, Richie answered by saying
"Because it was the right thing to do."
And that's why David didn't kill Saul.
Yes, Saul intended to murder David...
And it was God's intent for David to become the next King.
So the argument could easily be made there was no wrong for David to kill Saul in this case.
Again, it seemed like the perfect chance - a circumstance divinely orchestrated by God.
But deep down inside David knew that murder was not the answer.
Plus, if you think about it.
God hadn't told David he would become king.
That was something other people had said.
So, even though David and his men didn't understand it at the time...
It wasn't right for David or any Israelite to kill King Saul.
I believe this was a test God had arranged.
This also answers a question I brought up earlier:
Did David try to take the throne from Saul?
David was given the chance to kill Saul and become king right away.
But he didn't take it.
He didn't see himself as Saul's enemy or someone who wanted to rule Israel.
David would become king NOT by his own plan or actions...
He would become King by surrendering to God's Will and plans for his life.
Let this be a lesson for us all as we seek to do God's Will in our lives.
Amen.
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Why did David feel such deep remorse after cutting the hem of Saul's garment?
Had not God Himself arranged this opportunity for David to kill Saul?
After all, Saul had tried to spear David to death before...
He also was a mass murderer because he had ordered the slaughter of all the priests at Nob.
And now he was doing everything in his power to find David and kill him.
So wouldn't have David been justified in killing Saul?
Let alone just slicing off a piece of his garment?
Nevertheless, David felt terrible guilt for what he had done.
He told his men he had committed a horrible sin.
Why?
He had raised his hand against the Lord's anointed.
He had disrespected the throne of Israel.
It was also a great insult to Saul personally.
To invade a man's private space in such a foul manner while he was relieving himself.
Such things simply weren't done, even to a sworn enemy.
So much more for a king.
So here is the great lesson to be learned from this incident.
You shouldn't accept every opportunity that comes your way.
Nor is every opportunity something that comes from God.
Although tempting, just because you have a chance to gain success by doing things your own way doesn't mean it's in harmony with God's Will.
Our behavior should align with the patterns and principles in Scripture...
We should also pray to the Lord for wisdom when opportunities come our way.
These opportunities might be a test of our faith and wisdom...
Or they could be a trap from the evil one.
I'm reminded of that scene from the movie American Gangster.
The detective, Richie Roberts (played by Russell Crowe) discovers a million dollars in the trunk of the car.
This "opportunity" came to him when he was struggling financially with child support, car payments, and so on.
Yet what did he do?
He turned the money in.
All of it.
He could have kept a couple of thousand bucks for himself to help out with the bills.
Nobody would've known.
Yet he decided to turn it all in.
When asked why he did what he did, Richie answered by saying
"Because it was the right thing to do."
And that's why David didn't kill Saul.
Yes, Saul intended to murder David...
And it was God's intent for David to become the next King.
So the argument could easily be made there was no wrong for David to kill Saul in this case.
Again, it seemed like the perfect chance - a circumstance divinely orchestrated by God.
But deep down inside David knew that murder was not the answer.
Plus, if you think about it.
God hadn't told David he would become king.
That was something other people had said.
So, even though David and his men didn't understand it at the time...
It wasn't right for David or any Israelite to kill King Saul.
I believe this was a test God had arranged.
This also answers a question I brought up earlier:
Did David try to take the throne from Saul?
David was given the chance to kill Saul and become king right away.
But he didn't take it.
He didn't see himself as Saul's enemy or someone who wanted to rule Israel.
David would become king NOT by his own plan or actions...
He would become King by surrendering to God's Will and plans for his life.
Let this be a lesson for us all as we seek to do God's Will in our lives.
Amen.
2024.06.02 06:01 AutoModerator Monthly Merchandise Megathread #39!
Monthly Merchandise Megathread #39!
Please read the following information carefully and trade safely!
Rules
- Sellers must abide by our 90/10 Advertising Rule:
Some Neopets-related promotional posts/comments are allowed if you are an active member of the subreddit. A maximum of 10% of your contributions can be promotional; the other 90% should be meaningful and active engagement in other conversations here.
- Please do NOT advertise a sales post in private messages/chats, thread comments, or in a new post. Don't treat the Neopets community as your own personal cash cow.
- If you are selling NC Cards, please follow and adhere to the 90/10 rule as outlined above.
- NC Cards/Merch/Codes are NOT to be traded with NP/NC items as that is against site rules.
- Art, craft, and coding commissions are NOT allowed due to the legal complications involved. (We are waiting to re-evaluate this once the Neopets Fan Art program fully releases.) Additionally, we do not condone DMing random people to sell merch either.
- Moderators have no liability with respect to any conducted transactions.
- Moderators are not liable for lost funds or time. We cannot help you get your money back/your merch. It is YOUR responsibility to uphold your end and choose partners wisely. Caveat Emptor.
- Moderators will step in if we receive multiple reports that a user is abusing the marketplace via not delivering works, not paying or any other breach of trust.
General
- This thread is in CONTEST MODE This is to discourage downvoting in order to increase everyone's visibility and make it fairer for participants arriving throughout the day. All posts are randomized!
- Please observe all rules as outlined in our community and discussion guidelines! (Check out the nifty sidebar!)
- The plan is to have a mega thread every first Saturday of the month.
- Reminder: NEVER mention Reddit (or any variations thereof like Read It, Arr! Neopets, Blue Aliens, “that other site”, etc) or this thread on Neopets itself! We are not an officially affiliated fansite and doing so can put your account—or the ones of others—at risk of getting frozen!
Courtesy
- If you do gift, gift at your own discretion.
- Exercise caution when it comes to new Reddit/Neopets accounts posting on the thread.
- Please don’t be rude and steal other people’s sales if they are not intended for you.
- There is to be no begging or harassment of any kind.
- Report any suspicious individuals to the mods! This thread is a free-for-all chaotic mess most of the time and not micro-managed in any manner.
FAQ
Is Selling NC Cards/Merch/Codes Neo-Legal?
- See Neopian Times, Issue 529 (tl;dr: Yes, but no exchanging on-site NP/NC for IRL Merch)
Hi, TNT. While I was browsing through eBay, I found Neopets trading cards for sale. There are so many, and I was interested in buying some, but wouldn't that be against the rules? I don't really think it would be, but I'd rather ask than risk my account. I'm not 100% sure, but can't you redeem codes from the cards in the packs and get items? Would that then be considered buying items? ~i_luv_cows12345
No, physical merchandise produced or officially licensed by us is just fine to buy, sell, or trade online. This includes stuff like real life plushies, action figures, TCG cards, etc. Codes are considered a legitimate part of these items. Items you cannot buy or sell online are virtual items, Neopoints, Neopets, or accounts.
- See Neopian Times, Issue 610 (tl;dr: Yes, but no exchanging on-site NP/NC for IRL Merch)
Hi, TNT! I have an odd question for you.... about commissions. Now, I know taking them in exchange for anything on Neopets is against the rules, as is doing commissions with Neopets characters. However... what about real-life merchandise? I'm the sort that's willing to take trades, and I was wondering: could someone pay me in Neopets plushies? What about rare item codes, or Neocash? (the cards, not actual on-site NC items) I mean, people sell the item codes on eBay all the time, so wouldn't that be okay? As far as NC cards go, if I'm just going to buy them anyway, why not save a step? Would these be against the Terms & Conditions because they give things on the site itself? I mean, obviously, it still wouldn't be okay to do a commission OF Neopets, but in exchange for merchandise, where do you guys stand? (please remove my username) ~username removed
As you said, as long as you aren't taking commissions of Neopets intellectual property, you're welcome to trade or sell your real-world merchandise however you'd like. According to Lawyerbot: "Trading plushies, rare item codes, NC cards, etc. for real-life merchandise is fine. I once traded my brother's turtle to a friend for a Shadow Uni Plushie.
Can I just send the Space Faerie Code, but keep the items?
- See Neopian Times, Issue 651 (tl;dr: Yes)
Hi, TNT! So, I had a question about gifting rare item codes, Space Faerie codes, site theme codes (like Puzzle Adventure), etc. I know it is against the rules to ask for anything like "tips" or compensation in return for gifting a code, as well as selling codes. However, is it against the rules to ask someone to return the item that they got from the code itself? Say someone receives a plushie from redeeming a code. Is it okay to ask that they return the plushie, or would it be better to say something like, "I would greatly appreciate if you return the item, but it's not required" since non-requested thank you gifts are allowed? I just wanted to be sure. Thank you for your time! Also, a side note: I LOVE YOU, TNT. I HAVE BEEN PLAYING FOR 9+ YEARS NOW AND NEOPETS IS AWESOME. spreads love Please remove my username. ~username removed
If the receiver is kind enough to return the item from the code, we wouldn't consider it any sort of "tip" due to the nature of Rate Item Codes. That said, once you give away the code, it is up to the codebearer to decide what to do with the item. You can ask them as you phrased the example above, but code gifting is an unsupported transaction and we will likely be unable to assist if the person chooses to keep the item.
Where can I redeem codes?
- Redeem most codes at the Grundo Warehouse.
- Redeem Neocash Cards codes here.
- Redeem TCG codes at the Neopets TCG Prize Code Redemption.
What Neopets Merchandise gives out the Space Faerie challenger?
Products that can reward the Space Faerie challenger are:- Old Neocash Mystery Capsules Codes
- Fun Pak Codes
- Comic-Con Codes
- Newer Merch Codes (Geekify, What’s Your Passion, etc.), etc.
- TCG, Current Neocash, and Promotional Rare Item Codes do not reward the Space Faerie challenger.
Neopets Official Merch
- Neopets Shop
- What’s Your Passion
- Geekify
- More here: Merch Partners
Neopets Fan Art Program
- Calling All Creative Neopians! (Jan 10, 2024)
- The Neopets Fan Art Program will be a platform to showcase trusted and approved sellers who create quality Neopets-inspired artwork. This means approved sellers can legitimately sell digital Neopets products and commissions for real-world currency, with support directly from Neopets. Approved sellers will be featured on a dedicated page directly on Neopets.com, with an opportunity to share your work and build connections with potential clients and customers! There, Neopets will be able to link visitors to your store to purchase directly, meaning you won’t have to worry about any fees from Neopets! Your earnings will be 100% your own. This will also protect you and give you confidence in providing your services without risk of copyright infringement or rule violations on your Neopets account.
2024.06.02 06:01 rGamesModBot Indie Sunday Hub - June 02, 2024
Welcome to another Indie Sunday! This event starts at 12 AM EST and will run for 24 hours.
Please read the below guidelines carefully before participating. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to send us a modmail.
A reminder that Rule 8 is not enforced during this event for submissions which follow the participation guidelines.
Previous Indie Sunday
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Please read the below guidelines carefully before participating. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to send us a modmail.
A reminder that Rule 8 is not enforced during this event for submissions which follow the participation guidelines.
Submission Restrictions
- Games may be unreleased or finished
- You must provide video footage of the game in action. This can be a prototype, alpha, beta, etc. Images and concept art are nice but you must include a trailer or video of gameplay footage of the game.
- No key/game giveaways
- Only developers may make submissions for their games - if you would like to highlight a game on your own, please do so in this hub thread
- The same game/developer can not be shared more than once every 30 days.
Submission Format
- Submission must be a self-post (No direct links)
- Title: Game Name - Company (or individual) Name - Short description (for example: "classic turn based RPG" or "platformer inspired by Metroidvanias")
- Flair: Indie Sunday
- Body: Any links to trailers/footage, a description of the game, plans for release (platform, target date, etc), any additional information you'd like to add.
Weekly Spotlight
Feedback
Feel free to ask any questions in the comments below, or send us a modmail if it is urgent.Discussion
- Any of these games catch your eye?
- Any games you want to personally highlight that haven't been shared yet?
- Any projects that have had interesting development journeys?
- What indie game recommendations do you have?