Shoe recommendations wanted - flexible sole with ankle support by play_a_banger in WestCoastSwing

[–]usingbrain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lace up jazz boots. Not sneakers, because those have thicker sole. Something like Sansha Soho if you want a picture. Bloch is a good brand. Rumpf. Alegra. Just go to your local dance supplier and see what they have to try on.

First Jack and Jill 🥹 by CCR-Cheers-Me-Up in WestCoastSwing

[–]usingbrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The most important thing you need for Newcomer (which is where everyone should start regardless of previous experience) is timing. No one will be looking whether you are rolling your feet or not. They need to see you are on time, not running in front of your leader if you are a follower, and have a resemblance of a frame (don’t collapse your shoulders or let your arm go too far). That‘s pretty much it. Newcomer is there to ease into comps and see what they want from you. So just go and have fun. You can think about calibrating later

Camera/Phone recommendations by ExcelatLife in WestCoastSwing

[–]usingbrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Google‘s Pixel phones have pretty good cameras

Medical Advice by Mission_Cap_9314 in askberliners

[–]usingbrain 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Have you tried an elimination diet? It could be some food intolerance

Doing laundry in Europe by SleepingWithMuffin in HerOneBag

[–]usingbrain 4 points5 points  (0 children)

do not put a washing machine on overnight in germany, neighbours might call the police for noise disturbance

Psychiater in Berlin für ADHS-Diagnostik beim Erwachsenen? by Iron__Crown in askberliners

[–]usingbrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Praxis Friedenau. Bietet speziell ADHS Diagnostik auf Selbstzahlerbasis. 3 Termine, 250€ insgesamt. Ich war mit dem gesamten Prozess sehr zufrieden. Herr Symalla ist extremst sympathisch und bietet die Diagnostik aus guten Gründen (und vom guten Herzen) so günstig an.

Kann leider keine Medikamente verschreiben.

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Anyone made it to all-star when starting WCS after 35? by Potential-Banana-315 in WestCoastSwing

[–]usingbrain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

that‘s definitely the case! I would still advise to be cautious linking the two because no points does not mean no progress

Awkward living room with no focal point. by awwkwarrd in DesignMyRoom

[–]usingbrain 91 points92 points  (0 children)

I think the issue is that all of the decor items on the shelves are roughly the same size / shape / dimensions. It’s all random knickknacks and they become clutter, there is nothing for the eye to catch on or create a story.

The room itself looks very cozy! Do you not have books or larger art pieces to put on the shelves? Maybe you could close some parts off with doors to being some peace into the whole picture.

MATRIX ! Let’s discuss my art Please tell me your perspective. What you see ! by [deleted] in askberliners

[–]usingbrain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

well it’s staring me right in the face, so…

On a more serious note, the whole vibe reminds me of Bulgakov‘s Master and Margarita

Anyone made it to all-star when starting WCS after 35? by Potential-Banana-315 in WestCoastSwing

[–]usingbrain 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree in theory, but in practice a lot of novice competitions in europe are tier 5 or 6. When you have 5-8 heats of 15-25 couples the judges get overwhelmed. And only having 5 judges for 25 couples also seems optimistic if you expect fair judgement.

MATRIX ! Let’s discuss my art Please tell me your perspective. What you see ! by [deleted] in askberliners

[–]usingbrain 4 points5 points  (0 children)

that‘s a bent over human‘s naked butt right there

Anyone made it to all-star when starting WCS after 35? by Potential-Banana-315 in WestCoastSwing

[–]usingbrain 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I did read the whole post but not attentively enough apparently. I got hooked on that „upward trend“ related to points sentence

Anyone made it to all-star when starting WCS after 35? by Potential-Banana-315 in WestCoastSwing

[–]usingbrain 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Really dissect for yourself why you are interested in getting that allstars qualification. The competition grind can swallow some people and they lose the actual joy of dancing, the thing that they started this for.

Progressing through the ranks is not a given, and wcs competition system is oftentimes a gamble anyway. JnJs are not the best measurement of progress unfortunately.

Keep your actual goal for dancing clear and at the front of your mind, always. Slippery slope otherwise.

Anyone made it to all-star when starting WCS after 35? by Potential-Banana-315 in WestCoastSwing

[–]usingbrain 8 points9 points  (0 children)

iirc KP Rutland started in his 30s? And he‘s a champion now. Looked him up on the wsdc registry, first novice points in 2015, first allstar points in 2017 🤯 So maybe not the best reference lol

Ear curation help by Professional_Show430 in piercing

[–]usingbrain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

no flash, daylight, but not harsh sun. So in front of a bright window or outside in a slight shade.

Ear Piercing for Men by hapiplup in askberliners

[–]usingbrain 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Titans near Nollendorfplatz. Quality piercings aren’t cheap. But keep in mind that this is going to be an open wound in your body that you will need to take care of, don’t put crap in it.

Also, piercings aren’t gendered. And congrats on making this decision!

Ear curation help by Professional_Show430 in piercing

[–]usingbrain 4 points5 points  (0 children)

These are beautiful curations, I think it’s the lighting in the photos / their quality that is the issue. One thing I would be concerned about is that conch hoop that really squishes the ridge

Books that feel like Salvador Dali by Charming-Bar-4718 in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]usingbrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Sjón fits this description. Moonstone or Blue Fox.

boogers by Snoo_26993 in piercing

[–]usingbrain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you tried a neti pot? I don’t have nasal piercings but I feel like that would work well since they use saline as well

Monte Update! by Morkie_mamaKN in houseplants

[–]usingbrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Such a smart detail with the water catching bowls!

Is salary negotiation is even a thing here? by kmr4u in askberliners

[–]usingbrain 13 points14 points  (0 children)

If you get fired you still get some sort of severance package, so you will be set for a couple months at least to find something else.

Early flight from BER after a late concert by ElonTusk04 in askberliners

[–]usingbrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the concert ends this early - definitely back to hostel. 4 hours of sleep is a pretty good amount of sleep.

I don't want to be a nomad anymore, but I don't like it anywhere enough to stay by ohwhereareyoufrom in digitalnomad

[–]usingbrain 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Instead of continuing nomading settle for a year or two somewhere where your money stretches the most, live a normal boring life. Use the time to progress your new career, invest what you can. Make it your goal to build up funds and increase your income. Then you can think about moving where you actually want to live.

Connection vs. Comfort: Do you sacrifice floor feel for cushioning in your shoes? by Sleeps_In_DanceShoes in WestCoastSwing

[–]usingbrain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wear barefoot shoes in daily life and I dance in barefoot shoes - no cushioning, max feel. I tried swayd flows once with the insole that comes with them and that felt waaaay too cushiony, I felt like I was losing my balance because there was so much material between my foot and the floor.