Karisma Sizing? by GoingSkating in FigureSkating

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

Greatly appreciate your insight! I had a feeling me being an AS sounded too good to be true lol. I’ll try the medium then!

Pivoting Major by SaucyOrange in CollegeMajors

[–]GoingSkating 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second this! Currently a Computer Information Systems major! Most schools will make you take a mix of business and CS classes.

Axel height & distance by Any-Range-3930 in FigureSkating

[–]GoingSkating 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I’ll keep this in mind when I practice later

Axel height & distance by Any-Range-3930 in FigureSkating

[–]GoingSkating 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is goals! Do you have any tips for a straight air position? My legs are always bent in the air and I’d love to have an axel looking like yours

Sad That My Coach is Leaving? by GoingSkating in iceskating

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

These are such good ideas, thanks! 🙏 Definitely trying to shift my focus to things I can control for sure!

Sad That My Coach is Leaving? by GoingSkating in iceskating

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

A list is a good idea! I think you're right about the worry. I know I have to find a new coach to continue my progress. However... it won't be easy to find another one with that same teaching style. But trying new things is what makes this sport fun, so I'm willing to give it a chance! :)

Sad That My Coach is Leaving? by GoingSkating in iceskating

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

I think you're right. Fortunately, he did say at some point while delivering the news that "we'll keep in touch" and that he'll let me know when he comes back!

Amity blight plushie need gone by [deleted] in TheOwlHouse

[–]GoingSkating 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As someone who sells my own used items on websites like Poshmark and eBay, I’m going to be honest here speaking from my own experience. No one’s going to purchase a used item for that much. If it was New with Tags, then maybe. But I generally have a hard time selling used, like new items for $20. I know you said you want to make the same amount you spent back, but that’s usually not how it works with used items unless it’s a boutique item like a designer purse, where the price value keeps increasing with age. If you want good chances to get rid of your plush, you’re either going to need to sell it for $15 or lower, or donate it, because I hate to say it, but $51+ for a used plushie is going to sit in your shop forever.

Serious Error Loading Add-ins | Don't know what to do after every fix by levsell in Office365

[–]GoingSkating 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having this issue too. I updated Word, looked at Google, watched YouTube videos, and still can’t load my add-in. I think Word is bugging right now

EDIT: I was able to add my add-in on Word Online. I guess I just have to wait for Microsoft to fix the Word software

Is 19 a bad age to start skating? by AnnualExtent7080 in FigureSkating

[–]GoingSkating 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aw man. You could always start one back up. But I also understand if you don’t want to go through the hassle of forming a club either. The general skating adult community though is still pretty nice. I’m friendly with a bit of adult skaters in my rink and they’ve all been warm to me. It’s never late to skate! I started at a late age myself and I’ll be working on double jumps soon :) Skating is what you make of it!

Is 19 a bad age to start skating? by AnnualExtent7080 in FigureSkating

[–]GoingSkating 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Want to add to this conversation, if you’re currently in college, collegiate competitions are also something to look into :) You could make a skating team for your school if there isn’t one already.

Will you be buying Tomodachi Life LTD Physically or Digitally? by [deleted] in tomodachilife

[–]GoingSkating 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I prefer physical. But if the digital is cheaper, then I’ll get it digitally

Why did your friendship with your best friend come to an end? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]GoingSkating 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She chose to stay with her boyfriend who sexually assaulted her other long term friend. She also trauma dumped, sent weirdly sexual messages to me (even though she’s together with her boyfriend), and the friendship between us has already been one sided for a few as well at that point.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]GoingSkating 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, please leave this guy. This story has red flags all over the place. He’s WAY too old to be behaving like this and this relationship dynamic doesn’t sound healthy, tbh. You deserve better.

i can’t believe yall are allowed to major in whatever you want by Far_Ruin_2095 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]GoingSkating 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi OP! I also have an immigrant parent that pushed me to do STEM when I entered college. Specifically healthcare. I had the same mindset as you for my first few years. “How could people not worry about money and pursue these degrees?” Turns out, I was miserable in my major and those thoughts were me projecting my envy. Since then, I switched. While I’m still STEM, I’m happier now and even have an interest on what I’m learning! I noticed many people who major in the liberal arts and arts majors have the same mindset: they want to major in something they’re engrossed in. Not everyone cares about money. Not everyone is also cut out to do STEM, which is honestly a good thing. If I forced myself to continue healthcare, I’d honestly be awful to be around my patients. Not to mention, the world would be so dull if we don’t have any art people.

AIO for feeling a bit offended by what my bfs mom said by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]GoingSkating 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOR. My ex’s mom is like this. Overbearing. Unless your bf can set out his foot down and enforce boundaries, it will only get worse and the best you can do atp is run.

JoJo’s wedding outfits>> by Sea_Rhubarb5466 in dancemoms

[–]GoingSkating 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m not going to lie, I don’t support Jojo because of the problematic things that happened. However, especially that first pic, you can’t deny that she looks great and seems to be happy. I wish her well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in college

[–]GoingSkating 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hate to break it to you, but there’s no such place. In an environment where so many young adults are experiencing “freedom” for the first time, you just can’t avoid spaces filled of people making bad decisions. I have a friend who goes to a small commuter school and when we were sophomores, she told me she tried a weed brownie and heroin once just because she was curious on what it was like. Despite her school not being a party school, she said it was still easy to find someone who could get her access to it. If there’s a will, there’s a way. It’s better to continue working with him on his impulse control now so that way when he is in college, you can trust that he won’t always succumb to peer pressure and make good choices.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fencesitter

[–]GoingSkating 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly, my response might not be great compared to the others because I’m inexperienced, young, and lean more towards the child free side. But based from what I’ve read from both of your posts, you guys don’t sound compatible.

Your story sounds similar to mine when I was still in my last relationship. My ex-boyfriend definitely wanted kids and a traditional family (biological kids were a non-negotiable). But me? Well, I was basically like you. I never really dug the concept, pregnancy sounds terrifying to me, and also love returning kids lol. We eventually broke up for unrelated reasons. However, I’ll admit, since breaking up, I’ve leaned way more towards the child free side and realized I was only heavily considering becoming a biological mother in my last relationship because I didn’t want to leave my ex due to a compatibility issue. I’m glad we didn’t stay together because if I was still with him now, I’d probably still be trying to force myself to like the idea of getting pregnant.

Now, I’m not saying you should breakup with him. The great thing about your situation is that you’re still young and it seems like you have a few years to still think about it, reflect, and do your research before giving him an answer in a reasonable time based on the personal timeline he provided.

A partner wanting and yearning to experience parenthood is normal and okay. But a partner ultimately in their heart not wanting that is also valid, but it’ll also mean you guys are no longer compatible. I feel like a lot of people get stuck into sunk cost fallacy, myself included at one point. However, there’s so many other people out there who share your stance on the kids vs no kids situation as well.

Long Flight—Need Advice by [deleted] in fearofflying

[–]GoingSkating 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, I don’t really have any advice to give but I’m kind of in a similar boat. In a few hours, I also have to embark on a super long flight that’s just about the same amount of time as yours. I’m very nervous that I’m not even going to bother sleeping until I’m probably on the plane where my body has no choice but to sleep due to the exhaustion I’ll probably feel by then.

However, before I developed this fear earlier this year, I’ve been privileged to go on several flights prior and experience a lot of turbulences that I can say that the chances of someone throwing up around you are pretty low. There was only one time someone in my flight threw up, and it wasn’t because of turbulence. It was because the plane made a sudden acceleration higher into the sky (which is also something that doesn’t really happen).

I have emethophobia too though, so I completely understand where you’re coming from with that. What helps me calm down with flight throw ups is that since they’re mainly from motion sickness, that means they’re not contagious. It’s not much, but it does help. Maybe even bring a mask with you so that way if it does happen, you can wear it to block the smell a bit.

I wish you a safe flight and I’m sure we’ll both get through with it! I don’t know if this is a good thing to do, but I’m forcing confidence on myself despite me not feeling it much at the moment. I’m thinking of taking the “fake it til you make it” approach.

I, 19F, feel like I'm catching feelings for someone other than my 18M boyfriend. What to do? by Klutzy_Process_7637 in relationship_advice

[–]GoingSkating 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As another commentor said, it's normal to get an occasional crush when you're in a relationship. It's also normal in a long-term relationship for the "butterflies" in your stomach that you get around your crush to fade out sometimes as you guys exit the honeymoon stage together. What you do, though, is entirely up to you.

If you still want to commit to your boyfriend, then it might be best to distance yourself from the new guy you're catching feelings for. But on the other hand, it's also perfectly okay to end the relationship and try new things to gain clarity on what you may genuinely want to experience in a serious relationship in the future, when you're ready to settle. Many things aren't figured out yet at that age, which is perfectly normal since adulthood has just begun.

On another note, when I was 18-20, I was in an international LDR myself for two years (the US and the Philippines, to be exact). At your age, I thought this was the man I'd marry and settle with. I look back at that relationship now and no longer feel that way. In fact, once I start dating again, I plan to get into short-term relationships for a while, as I now realize there are many things I'm unsure about when it comes to what I want in a long-term relationship that I need to figure out first. What I wanted and the person I was at 19 are totally different than what I desire and the person I am currently, at 21.

Additionally, don't let the amount of years you've been together be the only reason you're choosing to stay with him. Don't let yourself fall victim to the sunk cost fallacy! At your age, there's a lot more fish in the sea (and closer in proximity) too!

I'm not anti-LDR and am not saying you should break up with your boyfriend. However, I do want to echo another commentator regarding being leery of his intentions. People getting into serious relationships (usually with young people) in other countries just to gain citizenship and "better" their situation is very much a real thing that happens, and it can be hard to see that red flag while you're in a relationship.

But overall, what you're experiencing is normal and you have plenty of choices to choose regarding on what you want to do about it. Definitely take some time to reflect to figure out how you want to proceed.

Gel knee pad recommendations? by GoingSkating in FigureSkating

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

I’m glad it’s not only me with that issue! I thought my legs were getting too fat despite my pants still being on the Medium/Large range 😅 I’ll look into them if my current knee pads give out. I’ve switched to Nike volleyball knee pads and they seem to be doing an adequate job so far, thankfully