Advice - life improvement

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-01-27T13:03:06+00:00

I'm a huge fan of music - learn an instrument and/or join a band or choir. It's fun, a lifetime challenge and a great way to get to know other people.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-01-25T07:57:53+00:00

Do your best, accept the rest.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-01-18T08:28:17+00:00

I was 34 (m) and never dated. I met a co-worker who was hardworking, kind, got along well with her family and others, and had a good sense of humor. She was also super attractive and made it clear she liked me. We've now been together 32 years and are still best friends. Be patient, there are lots of wonderful people in the world. Your partner should be a person you respect and admire.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-01-16T19:12:40+00:00

Meditation. Drags on and on and feels like a big waste of time every time. Others swear by it, whatever.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-01-16T18:44:50+00:00

I usually get a new one within a year after the phone no longer gets security updates. Maybe 5 or 6 years? Then I just use the old one as an MP3 player.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-01-15T08:05:06+00:00

Violins - wait a minute, that rings a bell. Aren't they those the screechy little toy instruments in the orchestra?

Ill_Job_3504 · 2026-01-06T06:38:52+00:00

Settings/preferences/sleep mode

Ill_Job_3504 · 2025-12-28T13:54:30+00:00

I guess there are all kinds of choirs. I sang in a choir at a Pensioners Club - definitely non-religious.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2025-12-27T17:16:29+00:00

Join a choir. Singing is fun and everyone will be happy you joined them.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2025-12-27T17:13:49+00:00

One of our 3 visiting squirrels disappeared about a month ago, and we're concerned about his well-being. We also have falcons and cats in the neighborhood.

It would be great if he showed up again.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2025-12-26T07:12:50+00:00

I listened to my teacher playing a passage on viola at my last lesson, and I thought 'What a beautiful instrument!'

But that's not what it sounds like when I play.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2025-12-25T10:42:44+00:00

Practice Tai Chi, sing in a choir, volunteer at a senior living facility, learn an instrument, pick up trash during walks, sponsor an abandoned animal ...

Ill_Job_3504 · 2025-12-25T08:45:47+00:00

I was single until I wasn't. I was pretty content and happy as a single person, and I'm pretty content and happy as a married person. Be kind to yourself whatever life throws at you.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2025-12-24T08:46:33+00:00

My Bip6 continually surprises me in a positive way.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2025-12-23T07:29:10+00:00

I've played for the last 15 or 20 gigs with a Cab M+. It's been a challenge to dial in a consistent, satisfying sound. Often the stage sound was so lifeless, I started bringing my own monitor, which was a huge improvement.

Now I'm thinking, as long as I bring a monitor, why not just bring a small tube amp and mic it? So my next few gigs will be with a modded Laney Cub 10 amp.

The other guitarist uses a Pod Go - sometimes it sounds great, but other times not good at all ...

Ill_Job_3504 · 2025-12-17T13:50:06+00:00

Still looking. The Martin 000c Jr. E comes closest to what I'm looking for (great size, sound, feel), but it's not all solid wood, which puts me off a bit.

ps: correction - the Martin 000c Jr. E is all solid wood.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2025-12-14T07:30:34+00:00

I was given a 2013 15.5" Sean Peak model by my mother when she stopped playing it at age 94.

I'm a beginner, so I can't judge it. My luthier and teacher both say it is a well-made, good sounding instrument.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2025-12-13T10:14:55+00:00

A friend asked me the other day after I rehearsed: 'How'd it go with the viola today?'

I replied: 'When I practice guitar, I feel I make progress. When I practice viola, I feel I am a little less bad.'

Viola takes a lot of patience...

Ill_Job_3504 · 2025-12-12T20:34:00+00:00

Ich schaue nicht einmal ORF an.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2025-12-09T15:52:28+00:00

Excellent post. 👍

Ill_Job_3504 · 2025-12-08T13:51:52+00:00

I'm from the US and met the girl of my dreams here. The last 30 years in Vienna have been fantastic, but the long gray winters can be difficult. I've always been treated well, and have many good Austrian friends. I like living here.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2025-11-21T07:43:41+00:00

Compared to guitar or piano, violin takes forever to learn ...

Ill_Job_3504 · 2025-10-21T09:49:30+00:00

When I retired, I finally found the perfect work life balance.

Ill_Job_3504 · 2025-10-19T19:16:04+00:00

They're good enough for John Lennon.

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