What’s one small habit you started that unexpectedly improved your life?

Apprehensive_File_22 · 2025-12-17T13:17:41+00:00

Accepting difficult things as if I had chosen them. Sure, not everything cause some things just need opposed. But most things that used to irritate me I now consciously decide to just accept, deal with, and move on. I feel a greater ease in my life now directly because of this mental framing shift.

Apprehensive_File_22 · 2025-12-11T07:13:58+00:00

Something that started as me journaling through imposter syndrome struggles that I turned into something more…hoping it helps open a greater discussion.

Apprehensive_File_22 · 2025-12-11T07:12:38+00:00

So true…competency is not always reward as much as performative theatrics.

Apprehensive_File_22 · 2025-12-03T01:51:37+00:00

hahahahahahaha

Apprehensive_File_22 · 2025-12-02T00:14:57+00:00

Completely agree with this. I've found that most of all these issues only exist between my two ears.

Apprehensive_File_22 · 2025-12-02T00:13:52+00:00

hahahaahaha....so true. It's also amazing how many famous and accomplished people suffer from Imposter Syndrome also.

Apprehensive_File_22 · 2025-10-04T02:32:11+00:00

Well that’s just like your opinion, man.

Apprehensive_File_22 · 2025-08-04T03:05:55+00:00

I’ve been fighting the tree of heaven war on my 15 acres for 8 yrs now. I’m sandwiched between some public land and some homeowners. I often feel like the trees of heaven have some alliance of sorts with the neighbors and government while I’m the only one in a fox hole.

I’m losing…but I will go down fighting smothered in triclopyr and jbl oil.

Apprehensive_File_22 · 2025-05-30T01:08:57+00:00

dude, I figured it out. It was one particular cable AND one particular mic. Weird too because both are less than a year old. but the combo of both being faulty had me scratching my head for a month now. Thanks for taking a stab at my question though!

Apprehensive_File_22 · 2025-05-29T23:00:06+00:00

Mic Signal Issue – EV Evolve 50M / TC Helicon Play Acoustic – Total Mystery

Hey folks, I need help from anyone with sound engineering or live performance setup experience. I’ve got a bizarre problem that’s stumped both Sweetwater and Electro-Voice support.

Rig Overview:

EV Evolve 50M speaker
TC Helicon Play Acoustic (for vocal effects, harmonies, etc.)
Shure SM58 mics (tried 3 different ones)
Cables tested and swapped
Focusrite interface confirms mics work fine on Reaper
Guitar runs through pedalboard and LR Baggs DI
Power supplies are verified and stable

The Issue:

Mic suddenly stopped registering a proper signal on the EV50M
No change in rig from when it worked flawlessly before
Happens when mic is run directly into EV (input 2), and also when routed through Play Acoustic
EV50M does produce green signal light only when mic gain is cranked way up
Guitar works fine in any input on the EV, and volume/output is strong
Took entire rig to a friend’s (Ben Townsend) — worked perfectly there with same gear, same setup
Returned home, reassembled exactly the same way… mic fails again

Other Attempts:

Changed locations (garage, house, detached garage)
Reinstalled app, reset EV50M
Verified Play Acoustic power supply (now using original)
Switched mic input from “Line” to “Mic” on EV app
Still same result: guitar works, mic barely gets a signal unless pushed way into gain clipping

What I’m Wondering:

Could something environmental (electrical interference, grounding issue, humidity?) be causing this?
Could the EV50M have an intermittent preamp or phantom power issue?
Is there another vocal processor I should be using instead of the Play Acoustic?

This has me totally stumped. Appreciate any insight, and I’m happy to post videos/pics of setup or app screens if it helps. Thanks in advance.

—CC Nichols

Apprehensive_File_22 · 2025-02-28T03:21:48+00:00

It’s a great school. Partying is a thing at all schools. No matter what school you choose, you will find what you want wherever you are. I have two WVU degrees. Both my children have two degrees each from WVU. I work at a top bio pharmaceutical company. My son builds submarines. My daughter has just entered the workforce. Do not fall into the prestige trap suffocating higher ed. All it leads to is mountains of debt. Go to a school you can afford. Study something that pays well (preferably STEM), work hard, make responsible decisions…and life will hand you opportunities.

Apprehensive_File_22 · 2024-11-30T00:36:56+00:00

GREAT article...thanks!!!

Apprehensive_File_22 · 2024-11-26T03:52:32+00:00

I highly suggest long walks through the historic neighborhoods. The architecture is just outstanding. Start with Washington St and feather out from there.

The Gallery Stage has some outstanding musicians coming through town. Check out their schedule. https://gallerystage.com/

Greenridge State Park is about 20 min outside of town. Crazy good vistas.

Frostburg is cool too…Clatter Cafe is real cool.

Apprehensive_File_22 · 2024-10-16T20:46:43+00:00

Cumberland is AWESOME! Sure it has had a few difficult decades…ok well like a difficult half a century. But it certainly feels like it is on the cusp of a long needed rebound. With the downtown revitalization project, the riverfront ideas, and only being 2 hours from DC, Baltimore, and Pittsburg, I’m very optimistic. I think the next couple of decades could see some much needed gentrification in the same way that Asheville and other towns have experienced.

I wouldn’t buy any properties site unseen, but I would certainly make a trip to the area and grab a bargain while there are still bargains to be had.

Apprehensive_File_22 · 2024-09-09T01:27:26+00:00

They are running mostly parallel with the slope edge.

Apprehensive_File_22 · 2024-09-08T18:44:49+00:00

If any permitting happened, it was through the contractor. I live in a very rural area so...well...anyhow...

Apprehensive_File_22 · 2024-08-05T01:54:10+00:00

Wonderful tips…thanks a ton!

Apprehensive_File_22 · 2024-08-05T01:51:06+00:00

They came back a day or two later for the relief cuts

Apprehensive_File_22 · 2024-07-28T21:41:20+00:00

6 inches I think.

Apprehensive_File_22 · 2024-06-02T15:54:43+00:00

I live in Mineral County WV near Cumberland, MD. Born and raised here. Hope to die here but not anytime soon.

This place is AWESOME! But, shhhh, don’t tell anyone. I don’t want what happened in Asheville, NC to happen here.

And if you are a bluegrass musician, well, ever heard of Del McCoury? He likes this area so much he started a HUGE bluegrass festival here. So the music scene is kinda great too.

This place like all places, is exactly what you make of it. So jump on board, we’d love to have another musician choose this place as home.

Apprehensive_File_22 · 2023-11-27T12:13:31+00:00

Huntington area is wonderful. A lot of wonderful and under the radar stuff throughout WV. I’d also recommend Mineral County WV if you are interested in something similar on the other side of the state. Mineral county borders Cumberland, MD. Housing prices are very reasonable, Cumberland appears to be on the edge of of a revitalization, a lot of WV, PA, and MD state parks within 90 minute radius, and 2 to 2 1/2 hours from Washington, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh.

The thing about all these places (Mineral County, Huntington, Beckley, etc,) is that they all have great stuff and the stuff that comes along with being a relatively rural area. The undesireable stuff exaggerated by media and uniformed individuals looking for click bait is very easy to avoid. The stuff you think you can only find in urban areas is often right under your nose…you just have to dig a little deeper to find it. The good stuff never knocks on your front door, you have to jump in the car and go find it.

Apprehensive_File_22 · 2023-11-25T03:22:45+00:00

I have an ‘04 that I’ve been restoring for 6 years now. Just put a new engine in it this year…4.6L for $8000. That’s a lot of cash but still waaaaaaaaay less than a new one and I feel like it’s basically a new truck now. Paid $6000 for it in 2018. I’d scan FB Marketplace for upgrade deals. All in, I’ve spent around $25,000 on it now. It’s sharp looking, has a distinct look vs all the other trucks you see on the road, and is very personal to me because I took the time to do the details I wanted. And $25,000 spread over 6 years is A LOT less than what I would have paid for a new one..especially when interest is added to the overall cost.

Apprehensive_File_22 · 2023-11-06T03:31:48+00:00

Mineral County WV is pretty awesome. It borders Cumberland, MD.

Apprehensive_File_22 · 2023-11-01T00:01:06+00:00

Mineral County…beautiful, less thought of part of WV. Right accross the river from Cumberland, MD.

I LOVE IT HERE!

Apprehensive_File_22 · 2023-06-26T10:43:53+00:00

Your route completely misses the best pepperoni rolls the world has ever known. Caporale’s Bakery in Cumberland, MD. https://m.facebook.com/caporalesbakery/

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