It is wired. Well fibre optic. But some issue at their end.Ooof that's tough, on top of a cold house.You don't have a wired connection then?
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Trying to decide if I should miss two weekly music classes or miss two piano lessons... because of schedule conflicts.
Also trying to figure out how to tell a vocalist I don't want to work with her anymore—it's getting ridiculous at this point with her demands.
Also trying to figure out how to tell a vocalist I don't want to work with her anymore—it's getting ridiculous at this point with her demands.
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Some days when I had enough encounters with idiots, I wonder where this planet’s evolution is going.
Maybe the overpopulation is just more mental pollution, and not evolution.
I really do believe there’s a lot more evolved beings/intelligence and life elsewhere.
Not necessarily as how it have evolved on this planet though. Earthlings are not superior.
More intelligent and higher consciousness driven beings they probably stay invisible best they can for the children of the Earth.
I would too, but I am sitting here 😉
Next time of full departure from this beautiful but messed up world, I'll ask for a really big upgrade, for sure.
I got a much better hang of what that actually involves now.
I had the option when I had a NDE. At that time I thought it was a good choice to continue in that young body a while longer to raise my consciousness.
Don’t take me wrong, I have a blast with doing just that, especially when meeting with idiots and unconscious beings. Even if the effected parts of me don't.
Because it do serve often as strong closures with certain aspects much more distinct today.
Life is not about the game a lot are playing unconsciously. They even think they actually are the pawn, and most doesn’t even have a driver license for that vehicle.
Maybe the overpopulation is just more mental pollution, and not evolution.
I really do believe there’s a lot more evolved beings/intelligence and life elsewhere.
Not necessarily as how it have evolved on this planet though. Earthlings are not superior.
More intelligent and higher consciousness driven beings they probably stay invisible best they can for the children of the Earth.
I would too, but I am sitting here 😉
Next time of full departure from this beautiful but messed up world, I'll ask for a really big upgrade, for sure.
I got a much better hang of what that actually involves now.
I had the option when I had a NDE. At that time I thought it was a good choice to continue in that young body a while longer to raise my consciousness.
Don’t take me wrong, I have a blast with doing just that, especially when meeting with idiots and unconscious beings. Even if the effected parts of me don't.
Because it do serve often as strong closures with certain aspects much more distinct today.
Life is not about the game a lot are playing unconsciously. They even think they actually are the pawn, and most doesn’t even have a driver license for that vehicle.
I have spent much of my life watching other animals behaving, including the animals we call people.
It is my firm belief that it is a fundamental law of the universe that at least 10% of any species, including people, including species evolved on other planets and in other galaxies, are total idiots. 80% are quite nice, intelligent, polite. 10% are in-between. But, 10% are total idiots.
I blame the rising levels of CO2. Apply a small but detectable change 24/7 to 8 billion people worldwide and you wind up with a handful of idiots who put bullets in a popcorn machine for the LOL's. 🙃 Fortunately, Darwin awards weed out the worst.
My problem with the Darwin awards is the relatively high proportion of Australians who received awards...
Well I really f***ed up... by not reading instructions carefully. I'm so upset and embarrassed about this mistake. Hopefully I'll figure it out. It wasn't one of those things that's in the "fine print," it was right there in front of me, and I just completely spaced it.
This is why you actually READ THE INSTRUCTIONS, so that you don't end up in my situation.
This is why you actually READ THE INSTRUCTIONS, so that you don't end up in my situation.
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Let me be a fanboy for a minute.
I’m writing this message from my new iPhone 14 Pro, man this thing is good!
Why do people buy Android phones again? 😅
I’m writing this message from my new iPhone 14 Pro, man this thing is good!
Why do people buy Android phones again? 😅
No idea. Never owned one. Because I’m an all in Apple fanboy!
I feel very inexperienced in life... I was just thinking about this, and it's been keeping me up at night. It seems like by this point, I should have already experienced much of "the adult world." But I just recently learned to drive, and my dad is an administrator at the school I attend, so it makes no sense for me to drive myself... a lot of other students do that. I never really spend time outside of school with friends, etc. and I think that's also a hallmark of growing up. I think it's also been tricky to find people to talk to with common (and even uncommon) interests. I get it, that's something I'm supposed to be initiating, but for some reason I'm just too afraid to do it. Also, I've never worked, and that's partially because I just learned to drive last year, and also that we're out of town most summers... but also, have I ever really wanted to work—like at a restaurant, etc.? No, of course not, so I'm not motivated to try. That's another "thing" that people unlike me have done—WORKED! At this point, I think it's a little embarrassing how dependent I am on my parents, and I need to figure out how to turn that around somewhat, because I'm gonna be leaving for college this year, and living on my own, and I just need to figure out the best way to "prepare myself" so I won't feel so inexperienced.
Also, a question: After college, what am I supposed to do? I know, I need to find a job afterwards, but it feels like that's just a fraction of everything that you go through, but maybe I'm mistaken. I literally don't know what I'm going to be doing in 5 years. And also, what factors play into finding a job that pays well and that you can make a sustainable living off of?
Any thoughts on this? Were you in a similar situation at my age?
Also, a question: After college, what am I supposed to do? I know, I need to find a job afterwards, but it feels like that's just a fraction of everything that you go through, but maybe I'm mistaken. I literally don't know what I'm going to be doing in 5 years. And also, what factors play into finding a job that pays well and that you can make a sustainable living off of?
Any thoughts on this? Were you in a similar situation at my age?
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No I wasn’t. Started work full time at 15. Always had Saturday jobs or evening jobs before that.
But everyone’s journey is different. What I do now is not what I set out to do. I just ended up in that position. Life isn’t always planned out.
When you go to college throw yourself into it. Try different things. See what works for you. Hopefully you’ll work it out. But don’t think everyone start’s college knowing where they want to be when it ends (or even that those who do stick to plan A).
Good luck with it all.
What do you like studying at school? What are your interests?
What do you wish to study at college or university?
One of the main differences between school and university is that people (that is, students) will have chosen what they want to study, so this means that one can assume some sort of interest in the subject and some sort of motivation.
The other thing is that a, the, university - universities, in general - will have clubs and societies - debating societies, drama groups, an astronomy society, student magazines or publications, gamer groups, camera clubs, sports clubs, - and not just the standard high school sports, but interesting sports, such as judo, or fencing, - and you will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet a lot of interesting people doing a lot of interesting things, not just the kind of stuff that you may already find interesting, - but you will also encounter new stuff that becomes of absorbing interest - and not just in class, but also in clubs and societies.
And some of my best memories, and most enjoyable times at university were spent having endless cups of coffee discussing and debating the meaning of life, the world, just.....stuff.
You will never (again) have the time to spend whole afternoons just chatting, arguing, talking, debating, listening, getting to know people, and getting to know yourself; you will be able to - or should be able to - make some terrific friends at university, while also learning a lot.
As for the hurry to join "the adult world"; remember to try to take the time to enjoy the journey on the way there.
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FWIW my advice at this stage in your life (I am a university lecturer and see many young adults with similar questions):
- Learn to care for yourself - that means keeping a regular schedule, cooking, cleaning, exercising, and managing a budget.
- Learn to listen, really listen, to others. In college you are going to meet people from a wide variety of backgrounds and you must resist the urge to prejudge them. Make your judgments after you talk to them and listen to what they have to say.
- Don't sweat mistakes. You cannot learn unless you make mistakes. The trick is to not repeat them.
- You need to find what you are passionate about. You also need find out what doesn't float your boat.
- I would recommend getting a job, but look at it as an experiment about finding what you like and don't like.
- When you go to college make a conscious decision to sample all of the available resources. You pay for them, so might as well try them. That includes things like going to faculty office hours if you have questions, but that also includes clubs, lectures, sports, night life, etc.
- If you learn who you are, what you like, and what you don't like, what happens after college usually handles itself. Besides, there are a lot of random things that can happen that can totally change any plans you have. Focus on college first, then, about a year before graduation, start mapping out what you would like to do. Most universities have a careers service (wealthy alumni donate more...) that can help.
Although I had phoned yesterday, the French bakery forgot to put bread aside for me today, (and predictably, were almost completely sold out of bread, by the time I put in a belated appearance).
Now, at their suggestion, - and following a phone call that they were kind enough to make on my behalf - I did manage to obtain the last baguette in their sibling store (which is solely a cake-'n'-coffee spot).
Now, at their suggestion, - and following a phone call that they were kind enough to make on my behalf - I did manage to obtain the last baguette in their sibling store (which is solely a cake-'n'-coffee spot).
@rm5: @VulchR has written an exceedingly good post full of excellent advice; for what it is worth, I used to be a university lecturer, and I agree with every word he has written.
On my mind: I saw daffodils today, glowing, glorious, and gorgeous in their life-affirming rich buttery yellows, and glinting golds; just lovely.
On my mind: I saw daffodils today, glowing, glorious, and gorgeous in their life-affirming rich buttery yellows, and glinting golds; just lovely.
Same here. The ones in our garden are still not in flower, but saw some nice ones on my walk.
Still keeping an eye on the green stems poking up from the ground.....the mild winter has coaxed them out much earlier than usual. Probably won't see the actual blossoms for a while, especially if the weather suddenly turns very cold and we have some of the white stuff....
Daffodils do not just put a smile on my face whenever I see them, rather, I realise, when I lay eyes on them, that I am grinning from ear to ear; the realisation comes after the grin, which comes after my eyes have feasted on their golden yellow glory, a true harbinger of spring.
And a broad hint: Any pictures, images or shots that you care to shoot and share will be greeted with delight and welcomed with joy.
Just added one to the POTD thread.
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No daffodils here yet for me to shoot, but yes indeed I'm sure I'll be taking more than a few shots of them when they finally do bloom. I noted today when going out that the leaves and stems are definitely continuing to make progress, so if all goes well weather-wise we should have some in the front yard here and around the community.
Thank you both.
Quite a few things make me smile, but, whenever I lay eyes on daffodils, the sight of them gives me such pleasure and joy that I am invariably smiling - nay grinning - before I realise it.
Whereas I like - and admire - many flowers, I love daffodils.
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@VulchR, thank you so much for your advice, it's truly helpful! I mean I'll have to see what happens, but this is all good advice to live by! I just want to feel very prepared for the real world, you know what I mean?
@Scepticalscribe, mind me asking what you used to teach? I'm just curious.
@Scepticalscribe, mind me asking what you used to teach? I'm just curious.
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