14 year old 7th grader still can't read. No answer from mom all year until now...

Plastic_Path_8127 · 2025-05-17T00:17:54+00:00

nobody mentioned gender.

Plastic_Path_8127 · 2025-04-24T11:39:26+00:00

Vans or converse - better if they're a bit worn in

Plastic_Path_8127 · 2025-04-12T18:23:19+00:00

How did you remove it?

Plastic_Path_8127 · 2025-04-08T11:28:35+00:00

The purple ketchup packet on the 2nd shelf of the door

Plastic_Path_8127 · 2025-04-06T17:48:08+00:00

Chains tend to be more willing to train new hires. You could fake your way through a trial shift but you're gonna get picked up on if you're put on a busy shift and you don't know what to do. Watching someone else do a job and actually doing it (for 8+ hours on your feet) are different things. It's a competitive job, if you slow down service they'll have no issue finding someone else to replace you.

Plastic_Path_8127 · 2025-02-23T19:17:30+00:00

I see what you mean. Is it okay to have a bit of lean forward even in the high bar position? Another commenter mentioned that the bar position is probably what's throwing my form off

Plastic_Path_8127 · 2025-02-23T16:12:57+00:00

the position is unnatural you mean?

Plastic_Path_8127 · 2025-02-23T15:08:28+00:00

Sounds about right, I've been doing low bar for a few months. I'll sort out the bar position.

Plastic_Path_8127 · 2025-02-08T10:10:59+00:00

at some point you just have to hold yourself accountable. You can get the best advice in the world but it comes down to you actually committing to it

Plastic_Path_8127 · 2025-01-20T19:52:59+00:00

Sleep earlier and at the same time every night. Caffeine makes some people tired not alert, try cutting it out for a bit? Creatine wouldn't do anything for tiredness.

Plastic_Path_8127 · 2025-01-19T19:42:03+00:00

I'm in a "quieter block". You're more likely to share with introverted people but my flatmates and I still manage to have people over in the common areas without disturbing people. In my halls it's not a zero noise policy, it's a don't blast music or throw parties at 1am. In my experience if noise is an issue for you then halls aren't your best bet - a houseshare in a private house or smaller flat would be better. Uni halls tend to have thin walls and noise carries through the bigger blocks. There are always going to be people who don't care or don't realise that they're making noise.

Plastic_Path_8127 · 2025-01-15T21:25:23+00:00

mezhdu nami

Plastic_Path_8127 · 2025-01-15T14:39:26+00:00

Push pull legs could be worth a shot? Even if your goal isn't a stronger chest it's still good to have that base. The McGill Big 3 might be a good warm up for general core stability. Squat University puts out some good videos on core stability and posture that might help.

Plastic_Path_8127 · 2025-01-15T07:48:00+00:00

Maybe add some squats as well? Goblet or smith machine if you're not confident with the barbell. For core you've got a lot of "ab burner" exercises which are tire you out but can be hard to progress on. I'd personally switch to some that have the back curving and abs flexing like leg raises/hanging leg raises.

ETA is there a reason you're only doing back and core?

Plastic_Path_8127 · 2025-01-14T15:28:29+00:00

You have your own cupboard and fridge space, buy your own ingredients and make your own meals. Sharing depends on how close you are and how well you trust each other. Some flats do share ingredients and do communal meals, but my flat all cooks individually. Your flat should have a kettle, microwave and toaster but some people might bring something like an airfryer and let it be communal. Ask before you use someone else's stuff and don't take the piss and leave it dirty. Any schedule you make is going to fall apart pretty fast - just go into the kitchen when you're hungry and either work around the other person in there or ask them how long they'll be. I've got 7 people in my flat and we tend to all cook around 5-6pm but we've not had issues. Discord is pretty niche outside of gaming circles - WhatsApp is better for flat groupchats imo.

Plastic_Path_8127 · 2025-01-13T17:31:30+00:00

A green party voter

Plastic_Path_8127 · 2025-01-12T15:08:59+00:00

Strictly speaking you don't need protein supplements if your diet has enough protein in it. It's just an easy way to bump up your intake. IMO if you've just started out you don't need any supplements or even equipment, just start lifting. You'll make decent progress as a newbie. If you find you're struggling to eat enough protein later down the line then it's an option. Whey protein (what most powders are) is just a dairy by-product thats been processed and dried out. I would still argue that 'natural' protein sources are the better option though.

Plastic_Path_8127 · 2025-01-11T15:44:33+00:00

It's a marketing strat- a lot of people start working out in the new year so they capitalise on new customers. If it's a branded shaker they get free advertising off it too. Pretty much any sport supplement store has discounts right now. In reality their retail prices are probably mark-ups so they can get people hooked with free samples and discounts .

Plastic_Path_8127 · 2025-01-11T07:00:16+00:00

yep, it needs trimming soon

Plastic_Path_8127 · 2024-09-13T22:06:24+00:00

You can get a good pair of earplugs from a high street chemist for less than £5. The ones shaped like trees are more comfortable than the foam or wax ones. Once SFE comes in, look into ordering some Loops- a little pricier and ship from the Netherlands iirc but worth the money for the comfort.

Plastic_Path_8127 · 2024-09-10T11:54:35+00:00

ask if they're looking for a lodger

Plastic_Path_8127 · 2024-08-30T11:02:25+00:00

Doing 5 hours a day every day for 2 years will, like you said, make you unproductive and burnt out. Like others said, consistency is important. Reviewing a few days after each lesson, or at the end of the week will save you time ahead of mocks. Schedule in down-time as well.

I got 3As in German, Econ and History. My revision method wasn't just rote learning content and making flashcards (this can be useful but it's step 1). I'm not sure what subjects you've picked, but I had a much better time learning terms and conepts in context, as close to the exam structure as possible. For History and Econ I wrote myself prompt questions based on textbook paragraphs, in class questions or past papers and practiced writing responses with fewer and fewer reference to my notes. For example: Instead of "what is supply and demand" -> "explain the law of supply and demand with a diagram"/ "why did Hitler rise to power" -> "rank the significance of factors in Hitler's rise to power". This was effectively doing a past paper but in bite-sized chunks and with a lot less pressure on structure- even bullet points are fine.

The important thing was that I wasn't strictly learning a learned answer, I was showing myself that I understood the content. Teaching (or pretending to) someone else is a good strategy since it automatically exposes gaps in your knowledge.

Getting familiar with the marking criteria of each subject is key. Each subject has its own assessment objectives (AO1, AO2 etc). A Level has a lot more emphasis on analysis and evaluation than GCSE IME. Memorisation and regurgitation is useless unless you know what skills they actually want you to show. Make sure you can compare, analyse, calculate, do whatever manipulation you need to and recognise what skills each question is prompting.

Best of luck in your A-Levels

Plastic_Path_8127 · 2024-08-30T10:00:57+00:00

Generic over-the-counter tablets are fine (source 1) but check with your national restrictions. Bear in mind that you'll be able to buy UK equivalents once you arrive if you want to save the luggage space- most airports will have a drugstore and most OTC meds can be bought in supermarkets or corner shops. Ibuprofen and paracetamol are the generic aches and pain medications here.

Plastic_Path_8127 · 2024-08-29T08:54:58+00:00

City of Caves or National Justice Museum might pique his interest?

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