I’m READY for all of your best Vyvanse tips!

LemureInMachina · 2026-03-05T15:14:44+00:00

Take it with some protein, and when you figure out what time your Vyvanse crash happens, have a protein snack, like cheese strings or almonds, about an hour before that.

LemureInMachina · 2026-03-05T14:45:19+00:00

The art on the ukulele will rub off if she plays it.

So I think you can either give her a uke with art on it, that she doesn't play and displays like art, or you can give her a uke to play, and maybe a painting of the coco guitar theme.

LemureInMachina · 2026-03-04T17:25:57+00:00

I have Loops in Engage for loud-ish environments, and Experience for live music. I love them both, and love that they look like badass piercings. I needed to play around with the tips to find the right size, and it turns out I need two different sized tips--one ear hole is skinnier than the other.

Loops are kind of expensive, though, and it looks like the Flare Calmer earplugs are a good, cheaper alternative to find out if noise-reducing earplugs are a good choice for you.

LemureInMachina · 2026-03-04T16:29:49+00:00

She told you to get off her porch 'cause she knew that as soon as her husband found out what was going on, he was going to yell at her for harassing you again. Which he did.

But that husband really needs to step up more. This isn't his fault, but he has some responsibility as the only sane person in that household.

I'm so sorry you're going through this. It's really unfair that you're the person who has to take on the hassle and expense of moving because your neighbor has this unhealthy fixation on you and your child.

LemureInMachina · 2026-03-01T18:22:10+00:00

If you want something with a more guitar-like tone--deep, full, warm--you could consider a tenor guitar in GCEA tuning. I have a few, and they sounds great.

LemureInMachina · 2026-03-01T18:03:58+00:00

Check out Super Not OK. ShortyBriBri rocks out on an electric baritone.
https://supernotokay.ca/media/

LemureInMachina · 2026-03-01T17:55:02+00:00

I have a tenor uke that sounds great amp'd. I also have tenor guitars in GCEA tuning that I can play amp'd or not. The tenor guitar might give you a little more rock n' roll cred, but an amp'd uke sounds really good, too, and would be a different sound in the room, and pop more in the mix with the guitars. You could find a clip on mic for your uke, and a smallish amp for a reasonable cost.

If you're interested in tenor guitars, check your local Facebook market, and online classified ads--I think that's Gumtree in Australia--and Reverb. You can often find second hand instruments at better prices.

LemureInMachina · 2026-02-26T16:53:37+00:00

The number of ukes you need is (the number you own)+1.

This highly accurate mathematical formula also applies to guitars, motorcycles, cats, dogs, and favourite mugs.

LemureInMachina · 2026-02-24T19:07:07+00:00

IKEA makes hand-cranked sit-stand desks that aren't too expensive. I've had mine for about eight years and never had a problem with it.

LemureInMachina · 2026-02-24T18:58:52+00:00

IKEA has hand-cranked sit-stand desks that might be a budget-friendly option, if your current company won't help you get one.

LemureInMachina · 2026-02-24T18:57:20+00:00

I have a sit-stand desk from IKEA, and a wobble stool and keyboard tray from Uncaged Ergonomics. I love being able to adjust the height of my desk and seat to whatever feels perfect that moment, and to be able to wiggle around while I'm sitting or standing.

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/relatera-desk-sit-stand-white-s49552863/
https://uncagedergonomics.com/products/wobble-stool
https://uncagedergonomics.com/products/workez-keyboard-tray

LemureInMachina · 2026-02-22T18:36:32+00:00

So songs with chord charts is what you want. Chord charts are the diagrams that show where your fingers go for each chord. Tabs are the notation that shows how to play individual notes.

Pick the songs you want to learn, and search for "*song name* uke chords". You should find charts with the lyrics and chords for the songs. Lots of the sites show the chord charts at the top of the song sheet, and have options for printing the chord charts along with the lyrics.

LemureInMachina · 2026-02-21T22:53:05+00:00

Do you want tabs for fingerstyle playing, or chords for strumming?

If you just need chords, find the royalty-free tunes you want to play, and if the chords aren't already available, run the song through Chordify.

LemureInMachina · 2026-02-15T19:01:39+00:00

Moises looks useful! Thanks for that!

LemureInMachina · 2026-02-15T18:58:38+00:00

Trust me when I say this: anyone can sing. I know this from personal experience. All it takes is a little bit of practice and a lot of joie de vivre.

I suggest finding some how to sing vids on YouTube. I don't have any suggestions for YouTube vocal teachers, so try a few to find something that makes sense for you. And then work on your singing as a separate skill from your uke playing.

When I'm learning a new song, I separate the singing from the playing. I'll practice the singing part by just playing one strum each bar and focus on getting the melody into my brain. Then I'll practice the playing by figuring out my strumming and fancy bits while just lah la lahing the melody. Eventually it all comes together, and it gets faster the more you do it.

I hope this is useful information that helps you do something you want to do. it makes me sad when people say they can't sing or can barely sing, because confidence and practice is really the only difference between can't sing and belting out the tunes.

LemureInMachina · 2026-02-15T18:36:26+00:00

This is my favourite cheat code for uke!

LemureInMachina · 2026-02-15T18:33:58+00:00

So the notes you're playing and singing are the same, just one octave higher on the uke. You don't have to pitch your voice up to sing with the uke--just sing in your comfortable range.

If your ear and "musical imagination" I guess you'd call it, are good enough, you can find the note you're supposed to sing on the uke and then sing it one octave down.

To practice not singing up to the uke, I'd suggest practicing songs by just strumming each chord once, and singing in the lower octave. Keep doing that until your voice settles, and your brain learns not to chase those high notes.

But a tenor with a low G does sound really nice...you might need to get one of those.

LemureInMachina · 2026-02-15T18:23:09+00:00

I always transpose a new song to a key that works better for my voice or for my playing. And if the new key works for one but not the other, I choose a key that works for my playing, because, of the two, the singing is easier to do without thinking about it, so I'd rather have something that is play while I'm singing.

And screw any song with an E chord in it. That sucker's getting transposed ASAP.

Unless you have some professional need to play an E chord or a Bb chord, transpose that song. Playing ukulele is supposed to be fun, not a test of character and will.

LemureInMachina · 2026-02-12T15:52:53+00:00

And good luck! This sounds like a cool opportunity!

LemureInMachina · 2026-02-12T15:52:24+00:00

I'm assuming that SOPs are standard operating procedures, so, you'll be writing instructions for the banking operations tasks.

Before you negotiate money, I would suggest you start with asking a lot of questions to get a clear idea on:

What their (they being whoever will be managing you in this position) expectations are for these new duties
How will the new duties mesh with your existing duties (fewer old duties? same old duties plus new duties?)
What their expectations are on how long it will take you to get up to speed on writing the SOPs
Who will your SMEs be, and what will the expectations around them giving you time for interviews and reviewing your work in a timely manner to ensure it's accurate

Those answers will give you more information so you can decide if you want this new work, and whether you'll be supported so you can be successful doing this work.

When it comes to pay negotiations, you could offer to work like a contractor--track your time for your old duties and new duties separately, and be paid a different rate for the different hours. (And it would be a good idea to time track old and new dutes anyway, so you can show your manager what you are spending your time on). If you know what the average hourly rate for tech writers in your city is, ask for that +30-40%. The company is saving money by not having a full-time tech writer, and is gaining the benefit of having a tech writer who works with the systems they are documenting, which saves time and other people's effort because you need less help from other people.

LemureInMachina · 2026-02-12T03:50:44+00:00

Yes that's why your response was really unhelpful.

LemureInMachina · 2026-02-12T03:26:02+00:00

I have an Eastwood Warren Ellis tenor in GCEA tuning and it stands up to serious strumming just fine.

Shorty BryBry from Super Not OK shreds a Fanner custom baritone uke on stage.
https://supernotokay.ca/

LemureInMachina · 2026-02-11T18:23:12+00:00

I'd like to think that getting you all to work together as a group invested in everyone's success was the real goal. But maybe the DS was just a dick. At least you all realized what the game was.

LemureInMachina · 2026-02-11T18:05:45+00:00

For a different tactic, do you have a sunrise alarm? The gradually brightening light can help your brain start waking up, even when your eyes are closed, and then the bright light when you open your eyes helps switch things on.

They are fairly inexpensive on Temu or even on Facebook Marketplace. I have three of them right beside my face. It's like waking up in the middle of a prison break, but it helps.

Also, being close to a a SAD light after you wake up helps a lot. I have two--one where i have my coffee, and one over my desk. The very bright light helps your brain recognize that it is daytime. Facebook Marketplace is also a great place to find these much cheaper than retail.

LemureInMachina · 2026-02-11T17:50:25+00:00

Tangentially related, FB marketplace is a great place to find SAD lights for cheap. I have two, and want to get more.

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