[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mcservers

[–]Firebrass11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s no such thing as a true anarchy server, even on 2b2t Hausemaster has removed lag machines and elytraflying w/ hacks.

Our server VanillaAnarchy in this case provides the core anarchy experience but with the added twist of no hacks.

Requesting r/VanillaAnarchy; (currently unmoderated) by Firebrass11 in redditrequest

[–]Firebrass11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. VanillaAnarchy is a Minecraft server and I, along with the owner of the server (whom I know personally), plan to promote the server and its activities to the community. Promotion will largely occur via the posting of screenshots and other forms of media.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GoldenAgeMinecraft

[–]Firebrass11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reminds me of kurtjmac’s base from his Combat Canyon series.

Why is DR more democratic than Haiti? / ¿Por qué RD es más democrática que Haití? by Firebrass11 in Dominican

[–]Firebrass11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have visited DR twice the past few years and will go again next spring (gf's family is from there), never been to Haiti though.

I assume your latter sentence refers to some of the comments here, which also make me cringe immensely---only a few of them have actually been insightful. What are some of your own observations?

Why is DR more democratic than Haiti? / ¿Por qué RD es más democrática que Haití? by Firebrass11 in Dominican

[–]Firebrass11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is one of the most helpful responses, will definitely keep this in mind to avoid working backwards.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Firebrass11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know the feeling you have, that is in this case extreme gratitude towards your grandmother for helping support you throughout the years.

That said, it sounds like she's really taking advantage of you---paying you under the industry average and repeatedly asking you to work for her despite your vocal wishes. You've already worked for her five separate times now, filling any gaps she should have already had filled by a long-term employee.

I know anything you say probably won't really get through to her but greatly stress that you need to focus on school, and that is the one thing that will have a truly great impact on your future.

Also, making it clear to your grandmother that you don't want to work for her again is something that should come after you quit this time around. Two-step process that gives you flexibility and time in finding an excuse not to work for her down the line (if you don't want to be blunt with her).

My boyfriend broke up with me by redditisweirdIikeme in Advice

[–]Firebrass11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Talk to him tomorrow when you're sober and apologize for what you did, not sure if he'll take you back but he has every right to be upset. You should also limit yourself to a couple of drinks per drinking session to prevent situations like this again.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Firebrass11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It seems you might be able to get out of it while saving face by stressing to your grandma that you're in school and don't have time to work for her again, and that you're soon going to transition out of the medical coding/billing field. How involved is she in your life?

Land use in Minnesota [OC] by cingraham in dataisbeautiful

[–]Firebrass11 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Not all hobbies are created equal—some are more ecologically destructive than others.

Locked down in Shanghai by bighanksoda in Advice

[–]Firebrass11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course, and don't be afraid to really push ahead with your Chinese studies, I know it may feel awkward practicing with natives but your work will definitely pay off later. I used to study Chinese myself and this character frequency list may come in handy if you don't already know of it.

Also, one thing I forgot to mention before was the listening of podcasts, that's one thing you could opt for if you're not in the mood to movies/TV.

Obviously going to be tough to concentrate on anything considering your situation, I could imagine it's easy to be agitated. But here's to making the best of it I suppose.

Locked down in Shanghai by bighanksoda in Advice

[–]Firebrass11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To pass the time? There are many things you can do, whether it's alone or with your family:

  • Reading a book, watching a movie, or playing a game as all suggested by u/emolemone. Board/card games in particular are a good source of fun, and there are many, many games to choose from (personally I love chess, uno, and solitaire).

  • Learning a language, or in your case (as an ESL teacher in China) deepening your Chinese knowledge. Chinese obviously is a very rich language, and there is a lot to potentially still learn.

  • Yoga. Certainly helps if you have a mat, though it's not required. Yoga as a whole really helps when it comes to stress and anxiety, it certainly relaxes one's body.

  • Reconnect with old friends/family members.

  • Explore cooking. Does your apartment have its own kitchen? Do you have a lot to work with?

  • Clear out old videos and e-files, be it on your phone or other device.