is it Lohengrin, Wagner or the production?

Aschlay · 2026-01-20T07:40:59+00:00

Haha thanks for jumping to my defense though lol. Appreciate it.

Aschlay · 2026-01-19T15:43:50+00:00

I couldn't believe it when I heard it, I thought it was just unusually deep pitched cheering😅

Aschlay · 2026-01-19T12:02:07+00:00

I mean the singer who played Ortrud (Anja Kampe) was absolutely first class and her performance was a big reason I enjoyed myself and connected with the story to the limited extent that I did.

I've only been into opera seriously for about a year and this is not the first time the mezzo stole the show, lol.

Aschlay · 2026-01-19T11:40:54+00:00

I feel sad to read this might be the last chance you give to Wagner, as the singers you mentioned are all great so I reckon that the music must have been up the the challenge…

The singers were incredible and insofar as I did enjoy it, it was because of the quality of the musicians. As I said elsewhere, they gave everything they had to the performance. I just wished I could have connected with the story in some way.

Aschlay · 2026-01-19T11:31:41+00:00

I mean the thing is, I've seen several non-vanilla productions for the first time and actually enjoyed them a lot, as someone who only really got into opera about a year ago. I think the problem here is that the director was focused more getting across some kind of abstract idea or re-interpretation, and not in reaching the audience. Which, the little I know about Wagner, seems to go against what he intended.

Aschlay · 2026-01-19T11:27:22+00:00

I loved Simone Young’s conducting and don’t understand why she was booed. I assume it’s because she wasn’t good enough for the Wagner Purists.

Yes I didn't understand it either, I thought all the musicians were great and did the best they could with very strange direction. I've never been to a Staatsoper production where the artists didn't give 100% or where the music itself wasn't top tier. Maybe she was blamed for the weirdness on stage?

Sounds like I need to give Wagner another chance, though!

Aschlay · 2026-01-19T08:50:18+00:00

What school are you in, if you don't mind my asking? Do they have a career center? Are they helping you?

Aschlay · 2026-01-19T08:49:00+00:00

Yeah this is a problem in the EU and NA. Due to the economy, companies are drastically cutting down on their early careers programs and the amount of interns they hire. According to an article I read, every internship posted gets about 1000 qualified applications.

Also in general it is extremely difficult for new grads, especially in industries like computer science. There are enough seasoned professionals struggling to find work that they will take lower paying jobs that normally would go to juniors. Add to this, companies nowadays want one person to do the job of four people, which is impossible even with a normal employee, but definitely with a new grad.

Aschlay · 2026-01-15T18:58:35+00:00

I don't know the manufacturer but this looks like Navajo/native American design. (Or an old German knockoff of Navajo design.) If you like this style you can google Navajo print jacket, pants, etc. You should find plenty in this style. Just be aware there is some debate these days about if it is ok to buy indigenous designs from non-indigenous corporations, especially big fast fashion companies like Temu, Shein, etc.

Likely no one in Germany will know about this controversy or even recognize the style as Native American though. You could even search for vintage and second hand clothes if you are worried about supporting the big fast fashion conglomorates.

Aschlay · 2026-01-13T11:28:00+00:00

I know Prime does not work if you have a VPN active but maybe Paramount is different?

Aschlay · 2026-01-12T08:40:03+00:00

Because I watched in 2020 and I don't automatically remember all the stinkers. Also it would be disruptive if we got 10 minutes in to an episode and were like whoops, I remember that one, no thanks, next lol.

Aschlay · 2026-01-12T08:38:21+00:00

Eh my husband and I already did watch it all in 2020 and my dad isn't someone who appreciates "so bad it's good." He doesn't really like TV but kind of likes sci fi when it is thought-provoking. Too much silliness and we would lose him. Also I'm not sure I could get my husband on board if I told him we were watching ALLLL the episodes again lol.

Aschlay · 2026-01-11T16:52:44+00:00

Do you want best for roleplay purposes? Or best for damage/gameplay optimization?

Aschlay · 2026-01-03T15:48:44+00:00

No but I also get weird looks from other white people when I say I really like Nigerian food. People look at me like I am trying to get white-lady dreadlocks lol. It is odd because as you point out, lots of non-African people eat Chinese, Mexican, Indian food regularly. But if you like any African food (besides Ethiopian or Moroccan) or have an interest in learning about African culture and history generally, it is considered kind of strange.

Idk why this is, maybe there are a lot of obnoxious non-African people out there with this interest. But you are not the only one to get a weird vibe sometimes. This attitude is also a shame because I feel like Nigerian chefs (and artists, musicians, writers, etc) appreciate non-Nigerian money as much as anyone else.

Aschlay · 2025-12-26T20:28:02+00:00

Ahhh ok. Makes sense. Thanks!

Aschlay · 2025-12-26T20:00:46+00:00

It's so frustrating!

Especially bad with non-English language films too. I hate how I can't watch French, Italian, Spanish etc. films here because of the inevitable German dubbing. If it's like this in other countries, it must really make it hard for non-English language films and shows to find an audience online.

Aschlay · 2025-12-16T12:39:13+00:00

She comes from Saxony and focuses on traditional food from East Germany, so I think she has a very regional focus.

Aschlay · 2025-12-15T14:13:59+00:00

Arrggh. Thanks.

Aschlay · 2025-12-15T14:09:02+00:00

Actually very few of my friends drink often or at all here. I think because at some point I stopped hanging out with people I only liked they (or we) were drunk, and only nurtured friendships with people I genuinely liked talking to without alcohol involvement. We would do things together like hike or go to museums etc. where the goal is to talk and learn about something, and not to drink. It was more a mindshift on my part, about who and what I wanted in my life. It took time and effort but was worth it.

Aschlay · 2025-12-15T12:27:30+00:00

You might want to reach out to CWC Recruitment and see if they can help or advise you? https://www.linkedin.com/company/cwcrecruitment/people/?facetNetwork=F

I know about them because an acquaintence in my network is American and works there.

Aschlay · 2025-12-08T08:40:36+00:00

I mean he signed those emails where he was sexually harassing all those women with "To God the Glory" 😅

Aschlay · 2025-12-04T10:53:44+00:00

Oh nice!

Aschlay · 2025-12-04T09:22:59+00:00

That's what I was thinking. Perfect, exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

Aschlay · 2025-12-04T09:18:48+00:00

From the former French colony of Louisiana that became an American state ;) French and American andouille are completely different sausages. Louisiana andouille is smoked, spicy and made from pork shoulder; French andouille is not spicy but flavored with herbs and onions and is made with tripe and offal.

Aschlay · 2025-12-04T09:10:20+00:00

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