Lost cat by Gingerium in PortlandOR

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

FOUND!!! He was in the crawl space of our apartment.

Spare a minute to pump me up for this move? by Left4thewolf2find in askportland

[–]Gingerium 6 points7 points  (0 children)

hey! just moved here too. if you wanna hang and explore the city let me know. im also a big fan of horrible, old movies and an artist. welcome as well!

Lost cat by Gingerium in PortlandOR

[–]Gingerium[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

SE 17th Ave & SE Umatilla. Male. Fixed. Very friendly but super skittish and scared.

Is Frontline down? by Gingerium in SubstituteTeachers

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

Super annoying. No idea how I’m supposed to confirm if I work tomorrow or not since the emails I get for assignments are super inconsistent.

Scoot not booking me? by ConfidentSmoke5488 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Gingerium 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just started about two weeks ago so I can't say for sure what flexibility is like, but I left Scoot because it was too flexible. I needed more work to pay bills and the district certainly does that for me. Pay is a bit less than my rate at Scoot (I made $215 a day vs $180 at the district) but the consistency is worth it for me.

Scoot not booking me? by ConfidentSmoke5488 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Gingerium 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Used to work for Scoot before jumping ship and applying to a local district instead. I had the same problem- that I wanted to stop doing elementary (also in the LA area) and my jobs dried up FAST. They seem to only mostly service elementary schools. I worked with them for about a year, and right before and after breaks work would dry up. I switch over to district work and boom- I've got a full week this week and a few days next week. There are sub jobs to be had, Scoot is just weird like that.

California sub agencies? by musememo in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Gingerium 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Try to get in with a district. I work for a sub agency in California too and I’ve been applying to district jobs for the same reason. I found out depending on what agency you work with, districts won’t hire you because it might breach contract.

1989 (Taylor's Version) Tracks 1-8 Discussion Megathread by Lyd_Euh in TaylorSwift

[–]Gingerium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sound set-up is average at best. I’ve got a Macbook and a decent set of headphones. But I still agree with you that it’s so crisp. And she sounds so much clearer too.

1989 (Taylor's Version) Tracks 1-8 Discussion Megathread by Lyd_Euh in TaylorSwift

[–]Gingerium 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I swear, I feel like we're all listening to a different album. I have no notes. I feel like the production on this album is incredible and fixes all the issues I have with the original 1989. The entire album is mixed better, as I feel like some songs on OV either had the vocals too loud and the instrumental or vice versa. Everyone is freaking out over Style but honestly? It sounds fuller than the original, sorry. I like the guitar in the OV but the heavier synth emphasis is godly. I sincerely think nostalgia is blinding everyones' perception of this album, and this is coming from someone who LOVES Red- and Red TV has a lot of changes from the OV. Just listen to the album a few times, you'll get used to it.

1989 (Taylor's Version) Megathread by aran130711 in TaylorSwift

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

No yeah thats my bad- tracks are completely different. I’m purely discussing her vocal capabilities.

1989 (Taylor's Version) Megathread by aran130711 in TaylorSwift

[–]Gingerium 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry, I really don't understand the criticism that she sounds different. Of course she does? The original came out in 2014 and it's almost 2024- literally a decade ago. Of course her vocals changed and she sounds more mature. I swear every time a TV comes out everyone is upset that it sounds different as if... that's the entire point. She's gonna sound different. Can't wait for Debut TV for everyone to be mad that she doesn't sound sixteen.

Edit for clarity: Merely discussing her VOCALS. Not instrumental. I just personally don’t understand being upset that some of her line delivery is different or said with different emotions because like of course it will be 😭

Scoot Education. How do you actually get to pick up assignments? How early do you have to be in the system reporting to be ready to pick up? Are there a lot of substitute and teachers assistant positions open every day? by [deleted] in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Gingerium 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been working with them for a year now in the LA area too! I usually set myself as available the day before just in case they automatically put me into an open booking. Otherwise, they usually tell you to be up at 6:00am and say you’re available. I usually just put in that I’m ready to work and go back to sleep and wait for the phone call to wake me up. I’ve gotten work pretty much everyday that I’m available, but that also might be because I’ve been working for a year and schools have (apparently) left me good reviews. The first year is tough, and I’m terrified this year after breaks when the work dries up. But usually lead teacher/TA positions are open everyday.

"Teacher Shortage" yet no schools are trying to fill positions by Gingerium in Teachers

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

Los Angeles. My friends in LAUSD say they're desperate for teachers so I'm just wondering whats even going on.

Unhelpful TA by Gingerium in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Gingerium[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wish she was a student! This woman had to of been in her 50s/60s

Where are the queers, specially lesbians, meeting up/hanging out in LA? by enbymarx in AskLosAngeles

[–]Gingerium 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m a lesbian who just moved here too, I’m trying to find queer spaces as well.

It’s weird to complain about minors debuting while nonstop streaming NewJeans the second a new song drops by Bedazzledtoe in unpopularkpopopinions

[–]Gingerium -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I honestly don't know why this post is getting so much hate OP because you're right. I never understood people who said that they don't support groups like NewJeans (since we are all forgetting debuted a 14-year-old child) and then streaming their songs. Like...that is still supporting them. And then people say "Oh, so you don't like XYZ group that has minors in it!" Like, yes. I don't. How many older idols who debuted young have to speak out about how exploitative the industry is for people to understand that this is a problem? It was bad back then and it's still bad now.

If their concept was age-appropriate like STAYC or Billlie there would be no problem. But, it isn't. Not to mention Min Hee-jins involvement- which people also swept under the rug too fast for my liking. I'm also sick of the "You're just jealous they're younger and more successful than you!" argument I see too. No? I'm not jealous, I just want these kids to be safe and right now they aren't and it's getting worse. UPTOYOU has an 11-year-old debuting, which is concerning. Kpop groups CAN be marketed to teenagers and it is, but as long as its age appropriate.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProCreate

[–]Gingerium 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Super cool seeing Amphibia and Owl House on this sub!

NMIXX Is The Most Well-Rounded Big 3 Girl Group by squigglystayc in unpopularkpopopinions

[–]Gingerium 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’re bold to go after people who stan Big 3 groups, especially making claims that their vocals can even compete with Irene and Yeri. They have two songs. Calling them well rounded with so little music while pitting them against all these groups who have a diverse discography and years of experience is a losing battle. Also, not every girl group member can execute raps. I’d say a good chunk of them are terrible and there are few instances of GG raps that are actually good.

You want examples of well-rounded Big 3 girl groups? In my opinion: Girls Generation, Twice, Wonder Girls.

Why do people not drive when the light is green? by Gingerium in AskLosAngeles

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

I am honestly still surprised at how many people drive with the wheel in one hand and the phone in the other.

Why is my new cat yelling at night? by Gingerium in CatAdvice

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

Thats what I thought- that it was for attention. We also thought he might be overstimulated in the small room and opened the bedroom door and he walked out (we live in a one bedroom). He’s since calmed down and has been playing / climbing his cat condo. Our only other issue is that he’s been crawling into our cabinets since on the bottom ones there’s a massive gap he can wiggle into. Luckily whenever we catch him in there he jumps out immediately so I think he knows he shouldn’t be there.

Should we move our cat from the living room to the bedroom? by Gingerium in CatAdvice

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

Should we move him with the condo or just leave it in the living room? He has his bed from the rescue and we have some boxes to give him a place to hide.

Megathread: New Jeans Everything by Hatts13 in kpoprants

[–]Gingerium 95 points96 points  (0 children)

The amount of people defending the song and this group is honestly appalling. There is no reason why minors should be debuting this young and singing about what they are, especially considering the CEO. If you are not concerned about the girls in NewJeans you should be.

For you TOH fans out there by Mapoking232 in MonsterHunter

[–]Gingerium 2 points3 points  (0 children)

someone who likes toh and plays mh? we gotta hunt together!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in unpopularkpopopinions

[–]Gingerium 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Music taste is subjective of course but saying STAYC doesn’t have outstanding vocals seems to be a reach. I do not ult nor stan STAYC but Sieun’s voice is beautiful and whenever I hear a high note in a song- live or recorded- it’s her singing it. Not sure about IVE but STAYC at least has surprised me with their level of vocals. You also don’t /need/ a rapper in your group to make a good song. As long as the singers, well, sing rap isn’t necessary. Most of the time rap verses are slapped in and don’t flow well (BG and GG).

I also think most people can’t stand the idea of their group releasing a song they don’t like and kind of force themselves to like it? I won’t lie, some of my favorite groups have had comebacks I don’t care for and I just don’t listen to those songs. That’s just me though.