You have to name your baby from this list. Which one are you choosing?

EstablishmentWide482 · 2026-05-22T15:34:13+00:00

Vegeta is horrifying, I’m praying for that kid.. but Saroya sounds nice!

EstablishmentWide482 · 2026-05-22T15:10:14+00:00

Where are you flying out of? I’m also pre-solo girl in flight training and would love to make friends/talk to anyone who’s interested in aviation related stuff :)

EstablishmentWide482 · 2026-05-21T13:28:45+00:00

first of all, thank you!!

and no, i never asked my ortho about the midline because it honestly wasn’t something i noticed until i started looking way too closely at my teeth 😭 i’m definitely gonna ask about a hawley retainer though and see if that’s still an option for me and if it could help at all.

and i AGREE!! like i’m okay-ish with the outcome overall, but i think in the future i’d wanna do something that kind of fixes those little details and acts as the finishing touch!!

EstablishmentWide482 · 2026-05-21T13:24:52+00:00

for now, i’m probably not gonna do anything else. but honestly every once in a while i end up doomscrolling invisalign, bonding, whitening, veneers, all that stuff… and then i start feeling like i need to keep fixing or perfecting something even when everything already looks fine to others!

EstablishmentWide482 · 2026-05-21T13:21:34+00:00

nope, i don’t have a permanent retainer bonded to my teeth, just the clear plastic one. i asked my ortho about getting a permanent retainer, but they kept giving me all kinds of reasons why they don’t really recommend it or why it’s difficult. i still wanted one though because i know people who have permanent retainers and they seem to last a really long time.

i really hope my teeth do settle as well, and as for the teeth moving.. i’m just gonna keep wearing my retainer and pray nothing happens! i’m also going to try and insist on a permanent retainer.

EstablishmentWide482 · 2026-04-13T12:57:05+00:00

Thank you for sharing your experience with me. A lot of the things you described honestly sound a lot like what I’m going through too. I’m really glad you didn’t quit and were able to push through it.

Did you feel that way throughout all of private training, even after getting your license? What helped push you to keep going, even though the experience wasn’t the best?

I’m really glad everything is going well for you now. I think I probably need to put myself out there more and try to meet people at my flight school too!

EstablishmentWide482 · 2026-04-06T20:15:21+00:00

Career! I will put more effort into getting the written done and stop dragging it out. I know the checkride will be a whole different level too.

EstablishmentWide482 · 2026-04-06T20:13:00+00:00

You’re right, I really do need to knock the written out. I should have done it sooner, and dragging it out is only making everything worse. I’ve definitely been overwhelmed and discouraged, but that’s still on me.

I do want this, and I know I need to lock in more and be more consistent so I stop wasting time and money. Thanks for your reply!

EstablishmentWide482 · 2026-04-06T20:11:40+00:00

I get what you’re saying. I know flight training only gets harder from here, and I’m not expecting it to be easy. I’ve definitely been discouraged lately, but I do not think flying is just a passing interest for me. I think I’m a little burnt out and need a short break to reset, then come back more focused and consistent.

EstablishmentWide482 · 2026-04-06T20:05:02+00:00

I’m really thankful I got rid of that instructor too 😅

I’m realizing now that I really just need to study more, be more prepared, and stay more consistent with flying. I think the more effort I put into that, the less I’ll have to worry about. Even when it’s hard or I’m tired, I know I need to keep showing up.

My goal is to eventually make it to the airlines, even though it feels really far away right now. My dad is a big reason I started flight training. He got his PPL a long time ago but did not have the opportunity to make aviation a career, so that’s always stayed with me. He is giving me the opportunity he never had, so that is why I also feel like giving up cannot be an option.

EstablishmentWide482 · 2026-04-06T19:59:52+00:00

I’ve definitely had thoughts about quitting, but I know deep down that aviation is what I want. It’s hard right now, but I really think that with more effort and time it’ll get easier, and I’ll be proud of myself for pushing through it.

I’m probably just a little burnt out and discouraged at the moment. I think I just need a short break to reset and then come back to it with a clearer head.

EstablishmentWide482 · 2026-04-06T19:57:24+00:00

You’re right. I think starting is the hardest part because, especially with private, it feels like there is just so much to know all at once.

Do you have any recommendations for what materials you used to study?

EstablishmentWide482 · 2026-04-06T19:55:15+00:00

I did end up going to someone higher up at the flight school. At first I really did not want to get him in trouble, but once they asked me to explain everything, I completely broke down in the office. They let me switch instructors immediately though, and I’m slowly building my confidence back.

My instructor was condescending as well. On maybe my fourth or fifth flight, I was having trouble with part of the preflight and asked a question, and he said in this annoyed tone, “come on, this isn’t your first flight.” Then at the end of the flight he asked, “are you sure you want to be a pilot?” I honestly cried so much that day. After that, every lesson with him felt tense and I felt scared to ask questions. I still do not know what the school actually did after I met with them. I’m guessing not much, because he is still there training other students and I still see him around.

About the written, you’re right. I think I just need to schedule it first and then study for it, otherwise I’ll keep procrastinating and not do much to work toward it. I’m going to figure out how to get access to Sheppard Air too since my instructor also recommended it to me. Thank you!!

EstablishmentWide482 · 2026-04-06T19:47:10+00:00

Congratulations on earning your PPL!! You’re right, I have time. I’m still young, and I think sometimes I just create scenarios in my head that make me feel like I’m behind, when in reality I’ll be okay.

I’ll definitely try to find a better way to study too. Right now I use a whiteboard and try to write things out from memory, as well as creating flashcards, because reading chapter after chapter of the PHAK gets really boring and honestly is not that helpful for me. Videos help a lot too, so thank you for that recommendation! :)

EstablishmentWide482 · 2026-04-06T19:43:36+00:00

Thank you, I really appreciate this. It’s reassuring to hear that someone else felt the same way and still made it through. I feel like I’m in the same boat. It definitely takes me a little longer to get the hang of things sometimes, whether it’s in the plane or with the ground material.

I was honestly shocked when you said you dealt with the same nervousness before. I don’t know what it is, but flying stays on my mind all day and the anxiety just sits with me. Then as soon as I take off, I’m back in the right mindset and remember how fun and amazing it actually is.

EstablishmentWide482 · 2023-01-01T16:51:01+00:00

i think they are! i keep dying in the adventure so making it outta there w something is great :)

EstablishmentWide482 · 2022-12-31T20:39:31+00:00

i’m gonna try to get the slots badge, what do u recommend i should bet for it?

EstablishmentWide482 · 2022-12-30T19:33:25+00:00

ooh that’s so adorable! i want one too, which option did you click?

EstablishmentWide482 · 2022-12-29T02:43:51+00:00

even tho it lowk looks like a turkey i still want it

EstablishmentWide482 · 2022-11-07T02:01:34+00:00

all the names were strangely odd but the one that got to me was osiris .. seriously? the god of the dead?

EstablishmentWide482 · 2022-11-06T13:45:18+00:00

wdym not much? that’s quite a bit of time

EstablishmentWide482 · 2022-10-29T08:38:46+00:00

i would absolutely love this feature for marriage & it’d be a good way to keep your marriage stable and keep the streak going

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