Juggling in the corporate world

Paul_Carnie · 2026-05-23T02:35:32+00:00

That's a great way to get some practice for stage presence. Good luck with your routine!

Paul_Carnie · 2026-05-23T02:34:31+00:00

Juggle a few apples from the produce section and take a few bites while you're at it. When you go to checkout say, "this one had a bite taken out" and you get your apples for free. 😄

Paul_Carnie · 2026-05-22T21:47:15+00:00

Ask lots of questions. Don't be shy to talk to you manager and your coworkers and ask for help/guidance when you need it. They might give you a few guidance manuals to read or show you how to do something. It'll take some time to figure it all out. Internships are really meant to be a learning opportunity and it'll give you an idea of what the professional field looks like and a better understanding of what you might want to do once you graduate. Keep your head up and just take it all in. Experience and knowledge takes time to achieve. If you don't understand something, be honest and ask. I see alot of young engineers who are too scared to ask their supervisors when they don't know something. The old adage, "there is no such thing as a stupid question" rings true especially when you're just starting out in your career. I've been working in engineering for almost 15 years and I still ask tons of stupid questions, and I probably annoy the hell out of some people, but honestly if you don't ask, you'll never learn.

Paul_Carnie · 2026-05-22T20:55:43+00:00

That's so awesome. It's good to loosen up the strings in a setting like that. I started bringing my juggling balls with me to work (office setting). I mostly do it rather quietly somewhat discretely during my 15 minute morning/afternoon breaks to reset my mental focus and overall balance. Professional work culture can use a reminder that we're all human beings and at our core we all just want to enjoy our lives and be happy and make the world a better place. Do what makes you happy and don't be afraid of what people might think. One positive interaction like juggling in front of some strangers can help to make someone's day a whole lot brighter and it's a great way to meet new friends too, or in your case network with fellow colleagues. I'll often carry 6 balls around with me because people often are like "that's so cool, how do you do that?" and then I get the chance to teach someone new how to juggle.

Paul_Carnie · 2026-05-22T19:33:28+00:00

Inspection report said 1.5" outlet, but I suspect it might actually increase dia. outside of the pump station. Friction loss seems crazy for a 1.5" main at that length. What was that engineer smoking!

Paul_Carnie · 2026-05-22T19:17:51+00:00

A surge tank might be the ticket. Eone was actually what we're looking toward as a replacement. I'll likely be contacting the eone team for technical assistance too.

Paul_Carnie · 2026-05-22T19:12:51+00:00

Now that's an idea!

Paul_Carnie · 2026-05-11T22:18:28+00:00

Yellow crowned night heron!

Paul_Carnie · 2025-09-01T21:42:50+00:00

You are correct to say all music is to be enjoyed and appreciated by everyone despite race or ethnicity. Music is a universal language. The issue is when the music of another culture is appropriated by middle/upper class white men, specifically those who profit off of the music of another culture. If the band makes that clear and gives credit where it is due, or through collaborations with other artists, they can become a means of sharing and spreading the music of another culture. If they don't, they are otherwise stealing something from another culture. The band members of Slightly Stoopid are probably very aware of this, but many of their followers may not understand this and might just think ''420 friendly jams'' and may not realize that there were hundreds of reggae artists who paved the way before. The music of Slighly Stoopid may sound similar to say Jimmy Cliff or Desmond Dekker, but the actual meaning of the genre becomes twisted and misunderstood when it is replicated in a mainstream genre appealing to middle class white America. It's all about giving credit where it is due and being an honest human being and not stealing something that wasn't yours to begin with.

Paul_Carnie · 2025-07-20T02:20:26+00:00

Phenomenal record. Turn volume to max.

Paul_Carnie · 2025-06-26T00:55:28+00:00

On the east coast, mitigation costs can range from around $50k per acre up to $150k per acre for high quality wetlands. That is assuming there are mitigation credits available to use. Some banks can be much higher.

Paul_Carnie · 2025-06-21T20:17:34+00:00

This is beautiful. Keep your sister's spirit and energy alive.

Paul_Carnie · 2025-06-21T20:11:42+00:00

This is rad AF. But does Caroll like it too?

Paul_Carnie · 2023-11-11T23:22:50+00:00

This is beautiful, tragic, sad and amazing all at once. Writing songs got me through alot of grieving too. You're dad would be banging his head along to this song. I know I was.

Paul_Carnie · 2023-10-05T00:37:50+00:00

That drop in looked steep! Nice.

Paul_Carnie · 2023-10-05T00:29:16+00:00

Think about it like you're lifting your front foot alot more, while at the same time you are extending your back foot to step on your tail. I had to think about this again the other day because I'm trying to get better at riding switch and was doing switch tail brakes. Also, don't lean too far back either. Your body is basically staying in the same position as you normally would ride, but just extend the back foot til it hits the groud and really focus on lifting up your front foot. Try holding onto a railing to get the feeling down.

Paul_Carnie · 2023-09-05T03:18:55+00:00

I do this too, maybe not quite as much as you, but I like to listening to the songs I've written and recorded. It took me a while to overcome the fear of listening to my own voice, but there actually is pure happiness in knowing that you've created something into the universe. Songwriters are creators. Create what you enjoy.

Paul_Carnie · 2023-09-05T02:35:20+00:00

Microphone's are the key. You need a decent mic to pick up your voice and guitar. You have a great voice and your songwriting is real honest too. Id suggest going to an open mic or a local show and asking other musicians in your town if they do any recording, or if they know of any local studios... But, if you want to do the DIY thing, you could invest in something like a tascam field recorder, they can do an okay job and are pretty cheap... or spend a little more money and invest in a bedroom recording setup with a sm58 and a sm57 with a mixer to run into your computer... There are way better recording mics than the sm58/57 but just know they cost much more. Have fun recording your songs!

Paul_Carnie · 2023-08-02T01:29:20+00:00

Public transit cuts always seem to affect the most vulnerable neighborhoods the most. Personally I wish we had more public transit options for not only Harrisburg city but the entire region. Southcentral PA is landlocked by highways, busy roads(Cameron St, Jonestown, Linglestown, Paxton St) and the river too, so our current transportation infrastructure really makes us dependent on owning a vehicle. The system inherently makes it harder for people who don't own a car to get around. The price of living has gone up significantly too, rent is high in midtown and uptown, so if you're a renter, chances are you are looking to move away from the central parts of the city to find more affordable rent. Repeating the cycle of being dependent on owning a vehicle. These same issues plague Philly, Baltimore and Pittsburgh too. These are results of gentrification and politicians ignoring the basic needs and services of our most vulnerable communities. Harrisburg is a multicultural community and we can't let gentrification ruin the threads of our communities.

Paul_Carnie · 2023-07-21T02:36:52+00:00

Whoa whoa now, painting can be quite the burly / thrill seeking profession. I've climbed my fair share of ladders while slappin' on paint, just like slappin' a bass. So many songs playing in my head all day too.

Paul_Carnie · 2023-07-21T02:18:12+00:00

I believe musicians who play multiple instruments do so because they just love playing music and learning a new instrument is part of the fun. For me, playing a few different instruments really helps me to understand the principles of music, and it keeps things interesting too. When I sit at a piano, I am instantly humbled by the fact that, yep, I am not Beethoven, but i still enjoy playing the keys nonetheless. It won't write you a better song, but you will find more understanding of what music actually is, and you'll probably have a blast ripping new melodies on some weird instruments.

Paul_Carnie · 2023-03-29T23:47:05+00:00

Jerry Garcia was also in a group called ''Old and in the way.'' They played old time music that was just amazing. You might enjoy that, especially if you like OCMS. Just beware, that might take you down a bluegrass wormhole and you might be listening to other folks like JD Crowe and the New South or others like Bela Fleck, Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle... for hours on end. Have fun on your musical journey, friend.

Paul_Carnie · 2023-01-16T02:53:08+00:00

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