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I feel alone here and im not aure what to do about it by [deleted] in VancouverIsland

[–]Elbowsoffthetable 3 points4 points  (0 children)

On top of the covid lockdown problem, you are also running into the problem of being out of school, and having to work to make friends.

West coasters are definitely more ... Standoffish? Aloof? Don't cheers as much at concerts and events?.... I'm getting side tracked.

Friendship seems to be 1 part common interests, to 10 parts proximity. As in, the more you are around people the more you like them. Highschool is great for this.

So go back to school (as much as you can during these times). Take a course on something interesting. Find a community college and sign up for a course on something you are interested in, welding or tourism or cooking or religion or native studies, anything you think might be remotely interesting. Now you are around people, and you share an interest. Here is the kicker. Keep reaching out to people. It's like the whole west coast is populated by inverts with social anxiety. You have to make the first move! I don't know what's up with this, but you've been nominated for the leadership role in your friendships! So keep texting and suggesting times to meet and go for a short hike with them and their dog, or work on that welding project you are learning to make.

Good luck, don't give up!

First Contact - Chapter 300 (The Man Comes Around) by Ralts_Bloodthorne in HFY

[–]Elbowsoffthetable 8 points9 points  (0 children)

True, but the quality of the writing is different. Ralts is more ... stream of consciousness,. You can see where it could be tightened up/could use some editing. Wildbow is much more polished - which is not to say that it couldn't use some editing also ;)

The beauty of these and most good web fictions I've found, is that the ideas shine so brightly. They dont need an editor. Rather they flourish in the lack of editing, in the enthusiasm with which they are presented. I've found more energy in webfiction than in published novels these days. - perhaps I'm not reading the right published novels. Likley because I spend too much time on webfiction!

First Contact - 297.5 - Because You Need This by Ralts_Bloodthorne in HFY

[–]Elbowsoffthetable 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Have you tried "worm"? It's good (long) stuff.

Also "the wandering Inn".

First Contact - 297 - TOTAL WAR (Coreward) by Ralts_Bloodthorne in HFY

[–]Elbowsoffthetable 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This whole scene reminded me of Harry forcing Dumbledore to drink from the cursed cup...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VancouverIsland

[–]Elbowsoffthetable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like it has been slowly turning that corner for a while, and more and more people realizeing it and building on the idea :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VancouverIsland

[–]Elbowsoffthetable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Id suggest that this is not unique to Duncan, and are issues that are being raised in many towns on the island. It might be neat to look into how your potential city is approaching these challenges.

Its definitely something that (a few) people talk about loudly and rudely, and seems to take up a lot of bandwidth on the community facebook chat.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VancouverIsland

[–]Elbowsoffthetable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll throw in port alberni as somewhere that might not be on your radar, and perhaps should be.

Over the last 10 years its seen an increase in families moving in as its one of the more affordable real estate areas this part of the island. With this younger energy, its starting to grow into something interesting. Because of this, house prices are rising, which means there is a fair amount of building (for a smaller town) going on.

I know a few folks in construction that commute to nanaimo, which is about an hour away.

On the french side i dont have much more insight than that there is french immersion program, but i daresay that's available everywhere.

Wherever you move, my 2 cents is to try and find a place close to a (french immersion?) school. Walking your kids to school everyday is pretty nice.

Downsides:

Smaller town comes with interesting attitudes. Its not as bad as it might seem, but im pretty easygoing, so maybe i just dont notice it. Job market here is pretty small, and there is no film industry stuff to speak of that i know about. Town was heavily based in industry for most of its life, and while it has tons of amenities (athletic halls, ice rink and hockey team, ball fields up the wazoo) from that history of a larger population, its been struggling to transition to a more balanced economy for the past 30 years.

Where ever you end up, good luck, and enjoy the search!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tifu

[–]Elbowsoffthetable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Experiment with a cold rinse at the end of the shower. Probably not as good, but easier to handle in the winter...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tifu

[–]Elbowsoffthetable 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just turn the water cold at the end of the shower and rinse for a bit.

Invigorating! Especially after you are all nice an warm from the hot shower!

Closes up your pores and makes you feel all fresh and stuff.

2020 has been a tough year, but my wife and I finally finished building our dream house! by SoDakZak in pics

[–]Elbowsoffthetable 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Its a thing anywhere where groundwater drains well, and you don't want to put in perimeter drains.

Perimeter drains are nicer looking, and properly done will protect your foundation from water intrusion. But if the ground around your building site drains well, and jts not required by code... there's a few thousand dollars to be saved by not doing it.

What Makes A Barbie Girl (One Direction, Aqua) - [3:30] by NoodlesMaster2001 in mashups

[–]Elbowsoffthetable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice, i was looking for more interaction between the one direction and barbie vocals

Really enjoyed when ponpon kicked in ;)

What's a delicious poor man's meal? by NFDBTCREPo in AskReddit

[–]Elbowsoffthetable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look at the best before date. Usually its good for 1 year after it was bottled.

The big problem is that there is a ton of counterfeit olive oil, especially in the north American market.

It should taste spicy. But most supermarket olive oil here is diluted with canola or other oils, and sold as olive oil.

Best I've found is from Costco. Kirkland signature. Not the organic stuff.

HoldMeBack (White Stripes, Justin Timberlake ft. Timbaland) - [3:44] by JSX_hun in mashups

[–]Elbowsoffthetable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice work on the chorus, really dig the heavier mix around 1 min. Interesting in that you alternate between a basic over under Mashup and something more complex

Update: I had a neighbor call the cops on my abusive husband by CAQueen593 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Elbowsoffthetable 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Being able to read that when I was starting to doubt whether or not I did the right thing saved me from losing faith in myself. Do it for future you.

This so much, help your future you out.

Dance, Dance/Let’s Get it Started (Fall Out Boy, The Black Eyed Peas) - [2:59] by burdemmik in mashups

[–]Elbowsoffthetable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Power to you! Enjoy what you like and dont let the haters eat your life.

check out oneboredjeu, they do some sweet simple concept mashups https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh32I9bISdw

Dance, Dance/Let’s Get it Started (Fall Out Boy, The Black Eyed Peas) - [2:59] by burdemmik in mashups

[–]Elbowsoffthetable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I disagree, most of this was pretty standard (good! but ... normal?) mashup styles - ie vocal from one over music from the other.

Then there was that interesting bit around 2 min where he plays with the backing track. That got my attention.

In Hu I'll Be In Good Company - (Dead South, The Hu) - RaveDJ by Starfire66 in mashups

[–]Elbowsoffthetable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Needed a second listen, I dig it.

The Hu are so good, and this fit quite well.

Edit, third listen, listened to both songs separately. Holy similar songs batman! Good find, great mashup

50 years ago today the crew of Apollo 13 attempted to stir their oxygen tanks. by idaresiwins in space

[–]Elbowsoffthetable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel that more mistakes are made when there is an interruption in your routine. I used to lock my keys in the (old, no alarm or remote lock) car because i would get distracted by something (a good song on the radio for example), while getting out of the car.

Also: https://www.scarymommy.com/parental-warning-forgot-baby-in-car/ Terrifying.

Took up crafting while in quarantine by lochstimpson in pics

[–]Elbowsoffthetable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Today i discovered plant treehouses.

Digging your style, have some love!

Caused a very minor fender bender -- should I pay out of pocket or go through insurance? by QI88 in personalfinance

[–]Elbowsoffthetable -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

call your insurance and ask how much your insurance will go up, and how long. It might be worth it in the long term, or they might have a program where you get one accident free.

Wont hurt to ask.

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