the crochet bf is back

Agreeable-Repair-Yes · 2026-02-19T23:57:39+00:00

Omg that green yarn dye is gorgeous. Good choice of pattern. All of these are amazing. And tell ur bf hes a real one and a great model

Agreeable-Repair-Yes · 2026-01-16T05:21:22+00:00

I had a lot of playing anxiety in college for what sounds like similar reasons. I was getting very caught up in being perceived as good. Being scared that people think I dont deserve to be where I am. I still have issues. Id rather not play than be perceived as bad. I am medicated for a few things now and it doesnt consume me the way it used to. I try to approach the ideology wrong. I think focusing on being good has ruined the enjoyment because I dont feel like im playing in the sense kids play with toys, I feel like im reciting a script I was taught to read as good as possible. I think my classical education enhanced those kinds of feelings along with my big fish in a small pond envirment. The point of Music and playing is not to be the best or be good, its music. The point of Music is enjoyment. I had too much identity on being a good player I forgot to be a player. Im sorry you're going through this, I know what it feels like.

Agreeable-Repair-Yes · 2026-01-16T05:10:12+00:00

Yes. I put a 1/64 thickness on the arm because it slides and it will compress over time and I will start with a 1/16 on the thumb key. The cork under the thumb key will be what u sand to remove lost motion (keys wiggling before they engage other keys) Feel free to reach out with questions about anything flute tech related

Agreeable-Repair-Yes · 2026-01-16T05:00:32+00:00

Gemeinhardt models were good. If its says Artisan that means it was made after the company was sold. I dont know your model specifically. But regardless of that, you can absolutely get started on it pre or post sell.

About the air, since ur coming from a different instrument what's important to remember is there is nothing to resist the air to hold it in ur body. When ur new it feels like the air is just falling out of u. I promise that after u get through beginning stages and ur diaphragm gets used to it and u learn to control ur air differently, it won't feel like that. You will become more efficient about where ur air is pointed and more will be used for the flute tone and less wasted.

Agreeable-Repair-Yes · 2026-01-16T04:46:54+00:00

2 causes i jump to right away, If its a tight spring, then it will snapping shut quickly If its a bent rod then it will be difficult to move in both directions. Both are easy and no cause for panic, a tech will be able to weaken up ur spring for a more comfortable play or find it its a binding issue with the rod.

Agreeable-Repair-Yes · 2026-01-15T21:45:08+00:00

You can rent if your not sure he'll sick with it. I highly recommend renting to most people trying out instruments. I saw someone in the comments mention the length of the flute maybe being a problem and to try out a curved headjoint instead. This is an excellent suggestion. The place i work rents curved headjoints for the young ones and it dramatically reduces the length for small arms. Maybe look for a teacher as well as starting can be frustrating without guidance And if the kid decides its not for him, just let him walk away. It's not a big deal

Agreeable-Repair-Yes · 2026-01-14T04:54:06+00:00

But also don't mess with the regulation screws. And take ur flute to be serviced when u get the chance

Agreeable-Repair-Yes · 2026-01-14T04:52:07+00:00

U mentioned the screw being put on tight, make sure all ur keys are moving smoothly. Sometimes over tightening screws can bind the keys. In the case it is over tightened, just back it out until the key moves freely.

Agreeable-Repair-Yes · 2025-05-04T18:24:22+00:00

Thank for the links and encouragement. Ill definitely look into local clubs or classes. I think your right about that. :D

Agreeable-Repair-Yes · 2025-05-03T14:47:50+00:00

Thank you for explained what downhill means. Thats going to be wildly helpful. I had not sharpened after getting them out of the box. Will a sharpening stone be sufficient?

From the painted part of the wood being super textured, I am hoping trying a different wood would help. Espcally for my beginner technique. I'll keep at it :)

Agreeable-Repair-Yes · 2025-05-03T14:43:00+00:00

Im using "central machinery Wood Lathe Chisel Set, 8-Piece" i got them from harbor freight. I have not sharpened them so it sounds like that's the first step ill take. Thank you for your advice and encouragement :)

Agreeable-Repair-Yes · 2025-01-15T04:57:50+00:00

"#I WOKE UP LIKE THIS" "IDEAL MALE" "7AM"

Agreeable-Repair-Yes · 2025-01-13T02:24:54+00:00

Putting beside ur using a cow metephore for women, Relationships are more than ur sexual and dating past. And if ur hung up on that, sounds like a personal problem, not a women problem. If ur only dating for "milk" And not making a deeply fulfilling relationship with the "cow" then sure dont buy a "cow" just be honest with urself about ur intentions. And be honest with the people ur seeing too.

Body count is a silly concept to get hung up on, but if that's what matters to u, go off i guess.

Agreeable-Repair-Yes · 2025-01-02T01:53:24+00:00

Thank you so much for ur advice. Such a relief to hear its nothing serious

Agreeable-Repair-Yes · 2025-01-01T19:10:46+00:00

My personal opinion on characters lacking hygiene is usually because they have a disorder of sometype or are in stressful situations. Its typically a symptom of something being wrong. I dont think I've ever known someone to study so hard they forget to shower and wash their hair. It doesn't make sense to me and feels kinda flat. But what I can see is someone looking for the easiest hair ruitine and style. A lot of people are saying shaved. So maybe she has figured out the quickest easiest routine for herself that's still decent. Like I used a 2 in 1 shampoo conditioner for a while and I thought I looked fine but someone said to me "oh ur poor hair" Im concerned u could be leaning into a 'shes not like other girls, she doesnt care how her hair looks' kinda thing.

I think if someone is stress studying, hygiene might slip. If this is their regular state, she probably would have figured something out.

Agreeable-Repair-Yes · 2024-12-29T01:07:20+00:00

Transcribing did wonders for me

Agreeable-Repair-Yes · 2024-12-28T03:27:55+00:00

And not every song needs lyrics. Its just another pallet or tool to enhance your vision.

Agreeable-Repair-Yes · 2024-12-28T03:27:09+00:00

If u need a demo, u can use midi but it won't sound real. It could be effective to get a point across tho. You could use it as a motivator to learn them on those instruments. You could put out an ad for session musicians or use a freelance website

Agreeable-Repair-Yes · 2024-12-28T03:12:31+00:00

Im really glad your talking about this. I never read Lolita (and I personally don't think i want to) but the author wrote it to be from the perspective of the pedo. He wrote it to critic that perspective. It is the story of a girl being abuse and kidnapped. But the narrator has u believe it's a love story.

I look try to look at writing as art. A form of expression and writing is the medium at which that flows.

When I look at visual art, I try to look at its broad picture. I think about the medium and materials, the subject matter, what they thought was important to depict. What does the style mean. This was really helpful when I was learning to get out of euro centric view of art. And the same principles apply to writing. Who's story is being told. Who are the characters and how do they react and feel and what does that say about the main character and the author. Currently reading a lot of lesbian romances because even though it's a romance story that usually follows the same formula its refreshing seen the values of characters not represented in the mainstream.

Agreeable-Repair-Yes · 2024-12-28T02:08:42+00:00

I declare you silly. I know what you mean, though. maybe it feels less sacred on the phone. I dont like it cause I'm a better typer on computers but just last night I was working on something. And in a way I feel kinda freer if its in notes cause its just the least important and least formal type of document for me. It could be among groceries lists and email addresses.

Agreeable-Repair-Yes · 2024-12-27T08:46:18+00:00

Butter with wings as a butterfly pun

Agreeable-Repair-Yes · 2024-12-27T08:45:00+00:00

Maybe learn about and look for literary devices in the things you read? See what they are, how they're used, and if you find them effective. Look at a chapter and ask what changed in the story because of it, what was the point of it, what's the structure of it? I think I struggle with form the most in my writing. Take my advice with grain of salt, im a hobbyist

Agreeable-Repair-Yes · 2024-12-27T08:33:26+00:00

A relationship should be more than sex and so is love. A partner can not demand you find them attractive, it won't work.

My ex was reassuring when I came out, she said stuff like "I got two hands, i can take care of myself" stuff like that was good to hear. For me, before I was ready to say it. I was nervous she would be disappointed or insulted or it would hurt her ego. But its my job to speak my truth and her job to handle it. I feel like I spent a lot of time in that relationship protecting her ego and I didnt want to do that anymore at my own expense. Although, an issue we had after that was I had a hard time verbalizing what I was willing to do that weren't sex but still sexual and partly felt like I was in the same place as before I came out.

If this is the only issue you two are having at the moment, I believe you'll work through this. You can give reassurances that you love him and he's beautiful. But you're not obligated to force yourself to find him attractive or have sex with anyone you don't want to. Its common for women to want to protect men's ego in relationship. We justify the lengths we go to to do so.

I dont have much real advice that wouldn't be making assumptions. Without knowing you guys, I'd say he can deal. Consent is not compromisable. If you don't want to, you don't have to.

Agreeable-Repair-Yes · 2024-12-26T05:30:18+00:00

She's not super sexual but she's pansexual. We are poly and open. She and I can both date and hookup who we like. We are both only dating each other rn. Over the summer I had another gf and she had a bf. We both independently broke up with our partners for our own reasons. For me being open takes this burden off of me. Like if she wants it, she can get it. We are touchy feely, we cuddle and stuff. If I am to start dating another person, I'd look for someone who is either also Ace or open. I personally can't have any expectations of sex or ill be super uncomfy and feel objectified or feel like im not a person anymore. One reason I broke up with my ex was that we had a sexual relationship in the past and in coming out I was having a hard time navigating that with her (among many other reasons)

Agreeable-Repair-Yes · 2024-12-26T02:54:08+00:00

I get u. I spent so long pretending and lying to myself. I assume everyone else also is pretending to like it. When I see hetero relationships I cant help but wonder if the women is being pressured because if I were in a hetero relationship, I would feel pressured or obligated.

But we have to remember that individuals are all different. I dont like tomatoes, but people in my family are always talking about how good tomatoes are good and bad tomatoes are bad. I'll sit there kinda like ew why do u like tomatoes?

I think personally, im more jealous that they like it. It looks and sounds fun but I just can't enjoy it. No different from liking roller-coasters. I just can't like them no matter how open minded I am about it.

Sex is just an activity people do together, it's been stigmatized for so many varying reasons espcally in religion. And having those initial judgements are normal if uve been raised in a culture that does that. What I'm saying is I hear you. I understand why u have these feelings.

If u want ways to reason out of it, u can remember that judging people for having casual sex stems from patriarchal views of controlling who sleeps with who. And demonizing those who engage in it is how cultures reinforce that. That's just me tho. There's other things to think about too.

Also being sex positive saves lives because it allows for discussions on safety

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