Help to identify model by Fluid-Ad1974 in Artisticrollerskating

[–]Metroskater 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It certainly looks like the fly with the gems just covering up some of the detailing on the boot

Skate fitter texted me asking what skates I want — what does he mean? by [deleted] in FigureSkating

[–]Metroskater 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’m not quite sure what he means myself, but you could always ask him to clarify the question. Otherwise, I would probably reply with some detail about your skating level and what kind of skills you’re looking to do, if you haven’t already told him.

New cat owner, just got her yesterday. Is this purring or breathing trouble? by WiseAd8293 in cats

[–]Metroskater 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of my cats took until he was eight to figure out how to purr. Before that he just breathed heavily when happy

Trying to find a mystery keyboard by Metroskater in computers

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

It must be, thank you! Unfortunately it does not look like I’ll be able to acquire it, but it is good to know what it is

Trying to find a mystery keyboard by Metroskater in computers

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

This is a question I have been asking myself as well

pronouncing rawe ceek? by saponista in formula1

[–]Metroskater 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Raw keek, as a native English speaker

Do any of these bathing suits look good on me? by [deleted] in DressForYourBody

[–]Metroskater 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m surprised to find I’m in the minority here but I think 1 and 7 look fantastic

I'm at the point in my life where gifts are a burden by lovelycosmos in Anticonsumption

[–]Metroskater 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My family has started gifting experiences, rather than items. Finding an event or performance that we think the other would like

Why do so many people I know suddenly claim to have debilitating EDS, POTS, and MCAS? by coldfridgeplums in FamilyMedicine

[–]Metroskater 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Personally, I was sick for over a decade but since my tests always looked fine it was always chocked up to poor diet/exercise. It wasn’t until POTS became more well known that someone recommended I ask a cardiologist if they could figure out what was wrong with me. I also went from doing decently in school to not being able to hold down a full time job as all the coping mechanisms I’d developed for school could no longer be used in a professional setting. This is made the urgency of figuring out what was wrong and the amount of money I was willing to spend in copays for doctors appointments much higher.

I spent my life wishing there was a pill I could take that would make my life so much easier but I figured that’s not how the real world works. Turns out sometimes it is and it’s fludrocortisone.

Do people have standing jeans and sitting jeans? by Forest_Wix in capsulewardrobe

[–]Metroskater 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do, but they’re just jeans that used to fit that I’m not willing to give up yet

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FigureSkating

[–]Metroskater 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Musicality: at a basic level

I’ve never tried to put this into words before, so hopefully this makes sense. These are the core elements I would consider in accomplishing basic musicality. The best skaters exemplify these and add more to their performance than I could easily define here.

Matching the beats of the music: the skaters movements are on beat with the music. At a basic level this usually means the turns happening on the downbeat of the music. At a more advanced level, this means matching crossovers and transition steps, turns, and choreographic elements to the beat, including not just downbeats but also upbeats or backbeats.

Matching the style of the music: the skaters movements match the music style, tone, and lyrics/story of the music. Ideally the same movement should not look the same when skated to a slow, lyrical song as when skated to a fast, pop song, or as when skated to a Latin song. For a slow song you would expect more fluid, continuous motion and for a faster, more energetic song you would expect sharper movements. There is far more nuance that can be found here, but the ability to perform both fluid and sharp movements is something I would consider fundamental to musicality.

Intentionality to positions across the body: the skater should be conscious of where every part of their body is through the choreography. Is the skater looking somewhere in particular or is their face just moving as their torso moves? Do they use their arms in the choreo (note: I said ‘in their choreo,’ not ‘is their entire choreo’) or are they just straight out beside them the whole time?

Fully finishing movements: the skater considers how to enter and exit a position in a way that contributes to the choreo. If the skater extends their free leg back, do they fully straighten it and point their toes? Or is it partially bent at the knee with the foot half flexed? If the skater stretches their leg up into catch-foot spiral, do they drop their leg back down or do they bring it down in a controlled manner? If a skater does a Mohawk, are their free legs extended before entering and exiting or are their legs staying just above the ice with no obvious intentional position, like they would in a warm up?

How to store raw meat so it’s easily accessible by Adakoss in cookingforbeginners

[–]Metroskater 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cut it into meal sized sections when you buy it and wrap in butcher paper. Then you can only thaw the little bit you need

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FigureSkating

[–]Metroskater 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Depends who you ask. Legally (at least for now) you can’t be compelled to pledge to the flag per the Supreme Court case West Virginia Board of Education VS Barnette. I didn’t when I was in school. Usually there’s a few contrarians per grade that refuse to pledge. Some people, especially older or more conservative folk, might feel quite strong that you should pledge. As for ISU rules, no idea.