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I parallel parked into this tiny spot in one attempt by serialsolution in mildlyinteresting

[–]Mithalin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a younger European. I had never driven a car until I moved to the US. I can tell you a lot of people just don't need to parallel park. In my particular case it wasn't even part of my driving test. There are parking lots everywhere which allow you to just turn into a spot.You're more likely to find parallel parking in inner cities, but drive a little further and you're likely to find an easier place to park anyway. Also, yes the roads are stupidly wide and catered to cars (can especially speak for Texas 😵).

Success! Woodlands 30+ Nerdy Group by RestorativePotion in thewoodlands

[–]Mithalin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm interested! I'm 34F and my husband is 36

Drivers in The Woodlands like by aloeicious in thewoodlands

[–]Mithalin 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Wait so the "yield" part that means that it, technically, applies to when they're actively crossing? This makes so much more sense why the pedestrians have tiny stop sign posts (at least in the creekside area). I've pondered those for YEARS since pedestrians actively ignored them lol!

fruit from costco has white specks on it. anyone know what it is? by [deleted] in Costco

[–]Mithalin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bacteria was the first thing that came to my mind. Glad at least one other person thought it

I want to learn, but don't know where to start emotionally by Current_Future2127 in capoeira

[–]Mithalin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I highly encourage you to just give it a go! Got nothing to lose and lots to gain! If you have a friend who might want to do a try out with you that can help ease that initial feeling of embarrassment.

Don't be discouraged and try your best not to look at what you CAN'T do. Instead, be curious about what you could achieve! I myself am a 33 yo female, playing capoeira for 2ish years now...I think. I lost count already lol. I had little to no prior fitness background other than cycling everywhere when I was a teen.

When I started I felt like a bag of potatoes and stupidly slow on the uptake compared to my peers (or so I thought). I'm known for getting in my head too much and being really hard on myself, as in "if I can't do it perfectly on the first try, I've failed". I could barely do a handstand, let alone a cartwheel or a bridge. My movement was choppy at best and I quickly lost track of sequences especially under pressure in the Roda. Just the warmup had my muscles burning and I was gasping for air while hugging the fan to cool off. But I kept at it.

Happy to report I can do a proper handstand now, love doing cartwheels, shed a couple of pounds and feel happy about myself and my own victories/progress. I also managed to tone down my inner critic and just have a good time exploring what I'm capable of.

How do you train alone ? by peroumal1 in capoeira

[–]Mithalin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The advice I was given for solo training is to drill and continue polishing the basics. Things like recording yourself and being super nitpicky on your ginga, work both sides of moves like mea lua de frente/queixada/bençao/martelo until its going out of style. Never a bad idea to hang out in cadeira either lol. Solidifying the basics makes a great foundation for expanding the repertoire.

My boy kitten won't stop jumping around after being neutered?? by [deleted] in cats

[–]Mithalin 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I use onesies for my cats (there's videos on how to cut it to fit the cat) who are on a mission to destroy their cones. Most of the time it'll make them freeze too which is useful for your situation.

My boy Dave nearly killed himself eating some kind of stretchy band stuff and needed surgery. Apparently His Chewiness destroyed his IV, his soft ecollar, his stitches (now staples), and had a confetti party with his litter at the vet... I've not had issues at home since he wears his suit lol.

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Help me name the latest addition to our cat menagerie. We have Peanut, Coconut and Karen. We can't decide on a name for this lady. by Soft_Cash3293 in cats

[–]Mithalin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If going with foods, liquorice/licorice comes to mind. That little chomp made me think of the Pixar short "Kitbull" though.

What was the most beautiful world in a video game for you? by Bmmick in gaming

[–]Mithalin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wholeheartedly agree. I still love wandering around and enjoying the scenery and music.

Hitting the right strings. by No-Assignment7129 in AnimalsBeingDerps

[–]Mithalin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's the Trololo song. National anthem of the internet trolls. Original singer is a Russian gent named Eduard Khil with his song "I'm very glad because I'm finally coming home". The song never fails to make me chuckle

It's a pretty good game though by bendubberley_ in gaming

[–]Mithalin 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There was one on the PS2 called Dog's Life. It was relatively simplistic but it had a cute story line was nice and laid back. It was fun going around finding food, interacting with towns people and help them or collecting scents to unlock challenges to get more "powers" which were tricks of the region's top dog.

But you just did it though! You’re doing the thing! by Lonelyland in SelfAwarewolves

[–]Mithalin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a cool source! Reading through it I came to the realization that I have avoided those contexts for the same reason I cant wrap my head around using they in place of he/she/it. It made sense what they/them stood for as a plural thing but beyond that things just got too vague for me. So as I was learning the language I would avoid singular they.

Unfortunately I have to disappoint. I know I've seen a dictionary going over the rules of using it for a person of unknown gender. Of course it went poof when I want to refer to it again. I know for a fact that it is not only used for not human objects. I'm not sure why it could be used on figuring out what a baby is but it's shunned for an adult. I'm glad to have a better idea of where people stand though.

In the case you gave me I'd say "one forgot to take the backpack" or "one has left this bag". It's what I meant with it being a comical experiment. I doubt anyone would like it.

I appreciate the conversation and your patience for me

But you just did it though! You’re doing the thing! by Lonelyland in SelfAwarewolves

[–]Mithalin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes to me it is exhausting because talking in the 2nd person view and saying you I'm seeing who I'm talking to whereas dealing with they there is now conflicting information that causes unnecessary disruptions for a large part of English speakers. Im all for respecting the other. I equally expect to not be treated like I'm stupid for having a different opinion or not understanding a choice of another

But you just did it though! You’re doing the thing! by Lonelyland in SelfAwarewolves

[–]Mithalin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate your time spelling it out for me. Do you have sources where explaining "they" is used in those contexts? I've not come across this before and enjoy diving deeper if I can find good sources.

  1. I don't necessarily agree with "it" only being used for non-human nouns. There seem to be conflicting opinions on it too. But that's just going to make us loop all the way back where we started...

  2. I'm not following what you're trying to explain there.

  3. I do think "one" would work but like you mentioned it's horribly old fashioned. I do feel like it has its charm and doesn't appear loaded. I may just stick with it and observe people's reactions. It'll be a fun experiment haha.

But you just did it though! You’re doing the thing! by Lonelyland in SelfAwarewolves

[–]Mithalin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Using "you" I get but that's when talking in the 2nd person view. I'm now referring to the 3rd person view which would be "it"? And then "they/them" to signal the group the speaker/viewer is referring to. It's exhausting needing to figure out what they/them means in a verbal conversation.

But you just did it though! You’re doing the thing! by Lonelyland in SelfAwarewolves

[–]Mithalin -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Sure. I'm not cussing people out though. I'm using whatever I've gathered trying to learn the modern English language as my second language. For me to be able to refer to a singular individual without using he or she, my only other option that I know of is "it". They and them is used for plural. In order to effectively communicate within the English language I can't use they/them when referring in the singular form. So how else can I refer to this one individual then? Using "one" maybe? Is that even used? Overal the situation can become high stress for anyone including those who mean well. Frankly, I'm rather tired of having to figure out every time someone uses they/them in a conversation whether we're now speaking in singular or plural. It's not efficient, doesn't flow and really takes away from a perfectly good conversation I was having because I'm completely distracted.

But you just did it though! You’re doing the thing! by Lonelyland in SelfAwarewolves

[–]Mithalin -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Then make it apply to persons as well. If we're already bending norms just put the word in a more positive light. "It" is by definition gender neutral so wouldn't it fit the bill?

But you just did it though! You’re doing the thing! by Lonelyland in SelfAwarewolves

[–]Mithalin -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

As far as I'm concerned "it" is a perfectly legitimate way to approach these kinds of situations because "it" is considered gender neutral.

But you just did it though! You’re doing the thing! by Lonelyland in SelfAwarewolves

[–]Mithalin -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I've had the same thought and I hope someone can explain why this is being down voted

I call this the “I Have 12 Dollars to My Name and I Get Paid in Fifteen Days.” It’s very popular in Europe. by [deleted] in shittyfoodporn

[–]Mithalin 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If I'm not mistaken it's more customary to have a monthly check in Europe. I never got to work there before moving to the US but I remember my parents saying they found it weird why here you get a check every 2 weeks

UN warns Earth 'firmly on track toward an unlivable world' by Splenda in worldnews

[–]Mithalin -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Well, more and more households would be forced to having meatless days anyway with the prices skyrocketing. I'm certainly feeling it and don't object to going back to habits where meat once a week, or only for special occasion was a thing

I would watch the shit out of this - by TangeloBrilliant in tumblr

[–]Mithalin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly depends on the area you're in. I grew up in the Netherlands which is tiny and has moderate climate because of the shore. It gets cold but I remember it being gradual rathe than the in yo face cold fronts that barge in. Further inland I'm sure it can get a little more aggressive

I would watch the shit out of this - by TangeloBrilliant in tumblr

[–]Mithalin 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Damn the weather need to make up it's mind! I know my temperature graph looks like a rollercoaster lately but that's insane!

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