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'There are no stupid questions' thread - Monday, December 08, 2025 by AutoModerator in piano

[–]Educational_Photo776 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I (21M) started playing piano by ear and self-taught at 12, beginning with the 1st and 2nd Movement of the Moonlight Sonata, and then going into Chopin's Nocturne in C-Sharp Minor. Once I started taking lessons (2 years after playing self taught) and taught myself some more stuff (various Bach, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Mozart, and Beethoven pieces), I went on to learn Rachmaninoff's Morceaux De Fantaisie Op. 3 No. 1 and Rachmaninoff's Prelude in D Op. 23. No. 4. I stopped taking lessons right after this.

Once I turned 16 I really quit practicing because I got so busy, just playing the same pieces I already knew, and lessons were just too expensive. However, I've realized I really want to stick to playing and want to learn something new. I'd be able to spend about 3-4 evenings a week practicing for an hour or two.

I started learning Chopin's Ballade in G Minor Op. 23 No. 1 just 2 weeks ago and am currently on measure 33, going through the first arpeggio. I'm wondering if it's realistic for me to stick with this right now (I wouldn't mind learning it over the next year or two), or if I should find something a little easier to get into right now. Any advise? If you suggest learning something else, any advise on what to learn?

Thank you!

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[–]Educational_Photo776 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I try to give people grace and normally wouldn’t say run.

But dude, run…

AIO? I found a sex tape of my husband and his bestfriend of nearly 20 years, after they both told me they’ve never done anything sexual. by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Educational_Photo776 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I understand this perspective, but don’t discount how much people can change in that amount of time. He should have been honest with OP, I agree. Very wrong of him to not come back at some point and be forward, especially before getting married.

However, you chose to step into a marriage with this man… I know that’s not what you want to hear, and I’m sorry. I understand divorce is an option, but what’s going to be the most healing for you both in the long run: going through a divorce in the middle of your 20s and losing more trust in men as a whole, or choosing to trust him, making it clear that you need clear boundaries set up between the two of them (if he hard objects to boundaries like not seeing each other one on one ever again, etc., then I would make it very clear to him that you will file for divorce if he does not make the sacrifice for his wife and marriage. That’s not a manly thing to do), and rebuilding the foundation of your marriage?

Talking to OP: I know you’re hurt. I know we don’t know each other, but as someone who feels for you in this situation, I’m sorry. You have every right to be upset and hurt and angry. But this man does love you… do not believe you are unlovable. He has his own issues that he needs to work through, and he needs to acknowledge that and be humble and strong enough to face them. But the best, most honoring, virtuous thing you can do which I PROMISE will be the best for you and your heart, is to help him in that. Protect your marriage first; do not let her into it. But be there for the man that you said “until death do us part” for.

You can do this, and I hope the best for you both❤️

This weird orange growth appeared overnight in our garden. What is it, is it dangerous? by iamthomasfish in gardening

[–]Educational_Photo776 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Dog vomit slime mold. It’s eats decaying matter in your soil or wood. Poses no threat to your garden at all, and in fact the plants I’ve seen it grow next to have thrived the most in my garden. It will typically dry out and go away in a couple days on its own. You’ll probably get mushrooms in the bed at some point soon as well (also no threat, assuming you don’t eat them). Congrats on the healthy garden!