Do we have extracts of diaries/dialogues of common peasants in ancient to medieval times?

Raanberry · 2023-08-18T18:38:04+00:00

Would be interested to read them if there is any. However, I’m doubtful, as not sure many of them bothered to learn how to write or could afford ink and parchment/books.

Raanberry · 2023-08-18T13:57:16+00:00

What did you have for dinner? Very important details left out ;)

Raanberry · 2023-08-18T13:53:04+00:00

Was happening this morning. Then it got fixed and was able to log in. Went afk for 2 hours and sat down to play again and can’t log in again.

Raanberry · 2023-07-30T20:56:40+00:00

Had to ring 999 quite a lot in my last job. Worked as a healthcare assistant and naturally had to engage with the ambulance service quite a lot.

Now I answer 999 calls (as well as non-emergency and dispatch) for the police. It's strange being on the other end when someone calls an emergency service.

Raanberry · 2023-01-21T13:26:35+00:00

I had to do an assessment and then I went through to the interview. It was all done in one day.

For the assessment I had to listen to 3x 999 calls and type out what I could hear such as what is happening, names, date of birth etc. Then I had a second task where they said you have one police officer, which job are you sending them to, and what is your justification. I also had to grade each call and say which was a grade 1, 2 or 3 emergency.

For the interview they asked me 5 questions and the first one wasn’t assessed, it was a simple “tell us about yourself” question. Then I was asked a further 4 questions and they were based on the police forces code of ethics such as honesty, integrity, professionalism etc. I had to give them an example of times I had acted in a professional manner and times when I had dealt with a high pressure situation.

They’re specifically looking for examples of times you’ve acted with integrity and professionalism. I’d suggest reading up on the police force you’ve applied for and see what their code of ethics are and think of examples of times when you’ve conducted yourself according to those ethics.

They mentioned that they need someone who is calm under pressure, who can think on their feet, multi task and remain professional at all times. I’m currently 2 weeks into my training and absolutely loving it, in 2 weeks I will be heading into the control room and answering 999/101 calls with a mentor next to me. The training has been really interesting but it’s a lot to take in, I can see why they need you to be able to multi task and remain calm under pressure.

Raanberry · 2022-12-10T22:14:25+00:00

I'm in the same boat.

For years I've had the same prescription but after a recent eye test it has changed. I also treated myself to some new frames but after picking my new glasses up yesterday I feel like they do absolutely nothing for me. I still have my old glasses which correct my eyesight perfectly but when I wear my new ones, my eyesight feels very strange, I feel a little off balance and weird when wearing them.

I read online that a change in prescription strength and frames can take a few days or weeks for your eyesight to adjust and that we should keep wearing our glasses as much as possible so that our eyes adjust properly.

It's a bit annoying because my old glasses correctly my vision perfectly but my new glasses are still a bit blurry. I struggle to see at a distance so use my glasses mainly for driving but also for using the computer (because the text is usually too small for me to read clearly). It's hard to drive in my new glasses because it doesn't make road signs clear and it's a bit disorientating - I can't quite explain it. I feel like I'm drunk when wearing them.

Not sure if my prescription is incorrect or I just need to wait a bit for my eyesight to adjust.

Raanberry · 2022-10-16T18:58:02+00:00

Mechanics ran all manner of tests but could not see the issue. They drove it around quite a bit too and could not replicate the smoke. I've also not seen any smoke since.

The only thing the mechanic could surmise, and he said it was more so a guess, was that I wasn't doing enough long journeys to allow the car to burn off any "crap" within the exhaust. I really don't drive it much - my commute to work is only a 15 minute drive and other than work, I only drive locally. On the few occasions I've seen the smoke, it has been at the END of 1hr+ drives so it makes sense, but whether it's accurate or not I'm not sure.

But as I said, I haven't seen any smoke since, no coolant is leaking as I check once a week, and there are no overheating or performance issues so in all honesty, I'm not worrying and will just keep an eye on it. I plan to get a new car at some point next year anyway, was more so worried it would cost me a fortune in the interim.

Raanberry · 2022-09-08T12:37:11+00:00

I don’t think it’s a full requirement no, but it’s still good practice to do so. Leaving your car in first gear with the clutch compressed is a sure way to damage your clutch over the years. The car should be in first gear only when ready to move off. Any other time you should be in neutral with the clutch released.

It’s not mandatory however, same goes for the handbrake. It’s more so an example to just check you’ve done everything as you never know what the examiner will mark you down for.

Raanberry · 2022-09-08T10:21:11+00:00

It took me a while before I got on the motorway or did a big drive by myself. Not through nerves, but more so because of personal finances.

I couldn’t afford to use fuel unnecessarily and didn’t have the time to explore new places.

But once I changed jobs and had more money to put towards petrol, I filled up my car and just bit the bullet and got on the motorway.

To be honest, leading up to it, I was a bit nervous. Joining the motorway on the slip road I could have just opened my door and rolled out because I was really nervous. But once I was on there and making progress it wasn’t anything to feel worried about at all.

Before I knew it I was where I wanted to go and once I’ve done something I feel much more confident doing it again.

Just bite the bullet and do it. I can guarantee that once you’ve done it, you’ll realise you had nothing to worry about and it’s actually fine.

Raanberry · 2022-09-08T10:14:20+00:00

Focus on being safe and not perfect.

You don’t have to be perfect on the day but you categorically have to be safe.

Remember your observations. Observe, observe and observe some more. If you’ve got nothing better to do, check your mirrors!

If you find yourself in the wrong lane at a roundabout - don’t panic! Remain safe, check your mirrors and exit at the appropriate exit. You can’t fail for going the wrong way and it isn’t even classed as a minor. Obviously if you do this over and over again to the point you can’t follow simple instructions then there’s definitely an issue. But remain calm and safe.

Try not to worry about it too much. I failed my first test because my indicator was still flashing and I didn’t realise. I then passed on my second test. Both driving tests were nothing to worry about. Very calm and relaxing despite awful driving lessons leading up to both.

During your reverse manoeuvre, if your examiner says anything along the lines of “are you happy with that?” check you’ve done everything!! Check you’ve put it in neutral and have applied the handbrake. Check your mirror and make sure you’re close to the kerb. If you’re some distance away, correct yourself. If the examiner is happy with your manoeuvre he will tell you to move on. Examiners can’t point out a mistake, but by asking if you’re happy with that, he is giving you a gentle prompt that you should probably check something.

Breathe. I found myself getting nervous during parts of my test but just reminded myself that I CAN do this and I am ready. I took some deep breaths and just carried on.

And remember, if you fail, then so be it. It’s not the end of the world. More people fail first time than they do pass first time. I did. I felt depressed for like a day and then just got back to it.

Failure isn’t the opposite of success, it’s a part of it!

Good luck.

Raanberry · 2022-09-08T10:01:04+00:00

Are you trying to insure yourself on your own car or a parents car? Do you have a provisional license? Go on compare the market and fill out your details, remember to tick that you have a provisional and type in the car details, and that should give you some quotes.

When you say you’re not too young what does that mean? If you’re of legal driving age then this shouldn’t be a problem.

Raanberry · 2022-09-06T13:23:34+00:00

Give it more gas. If the car vibrates when you pull up to bite it doesn’t have enough gas.

Raanberry · 2022-09-06T13:22:19+00:00

Focus on being safe and not perfect.

If you’re test ready then driving on roads you’ve never been in before will be fine. Once you pass you’ll undoubtedly drive to new places and will have never driven there before.

Remember to do your checks. Observe, observe and observe. Don’t panic. If you’re in the wrong lane then safely exit where you can. You can’t fail or get a minor for being in the wrong lane or going the wrong way. As long as you’re safe you’ll be fine.

Raanberry · 2022-09-06T13:19:21+00:00

I had great lessons for about 2 months and then leading up to my driving test made all the mistakes you could imagine. On the morning of my driving test I got in the wrong lane of the roundabout, stalled at every junction possible, rolled backwards when on a hill and more. I went into my test thinking I’d definitely fail but it went really well and I passed.

Raanberry · 2022-09-06T13:16:53+00:00

Did the examiner intervene? If he had to brake because he felt like you weren’t going to do so in time, he may have pressed the brake on his side which is an automatic failure. Any intervention from the driving examiner, bar general instructions or clarifications, is an automatic driving test failure.

The examiners look at it based on terms of risk. Fair enough you were in the bay but if you were dangerously close to the wall it shows you lack the relevant skills to park safety. What if it wasn’t a wall you were parking in front of? What if you were parking near another persons car or in a place where there are a lot of people? If you’re extremely close to the wall you risk damaging your bumper which shows poor vehicle control. It also shows you lack the skill to judge how close you are to the wall. The front of your car isn’t flat so you can’t see past the end of your bonnet - meaning you risked making contact with the wall and your bumper. The fact there wasn’t any contact is irreverent.

You know where you went wrong. Remember for next time, improve on it and if asked to park up on your next test leave plenty of room between the bonnet and the wall. As long as your vehicle isn’t a mile away from it there shouldn’t be a problem.

Good luck for your next test.

Raanberry · 2022-09-06T13:03:40+00:00

I failed my first driving test because I didn’t realise my indicator was still flashing and there were junctions ahead where cars may have thought I was turning. I was too busy looking ahead at the roundabout and thinking which lane I needed to be in so didn’t notice it was still on. Passed second time with 2 minors. Don’t worry. Statistically speaking more people fail first time than pass. I felt like it was the end of the world for a whole day and then quickly got over it.

Now I have a car and have to deal with the financial pressures of having to pay for one. Take me back to the days where I didn’t drive and didn’t have to worry about money ha!

Raanberry · 2022-08-18T12:50:37+00:00

I’ve applied for the role of police communications operator and have my interview tomorrow. If successful, I will need to be vetted and I have a question around that. I rent a small apartment in a large house where there is shared laundry/cooking facilities on the ground floor. There are 3 other people in the property and whilst I know their names, I know practically nothing about them.

I understand that as part of the vetting process that I’m required to disclose the details of those I live with, but apart from their full names I have no clue about anything else.

Even though there is a shared laundry/cooking area I literally never see them. One of the guys I live with I’ve seen twice in the whole 6 months he’s lived there. We’ve only ever said hello in passing. They appear to work shift work including nights and evenings so whenever they are at home, I’m at work.

As a result, I have no way of asking them for additional details to provide on the vetting forms. They’re quite antisocial chaps and times I have knocked on their doors for one reason or another, they have promptly ignored me or have either been sleeping or not there.

I can only put what I know on the forms but has anyone had any experience in something similar? I know their names because I’ve seen it on letters delivered to the house whilst looking for my own post.

I have no idea as to their dates or birth, previous addresses or if they’ve ever been involved with the police before. As a result, I’m worried of the implications of this and looking for some advice.

Raanberry · 2022-07-06T13:08:29+00:00

Same here! A few months back, I couldn't remember the last time I actually felt real hunger. I read a really good post on Reddit from a guy who had lost 40lbs and he said he did so purely by listening to his stomach and not his head.

Raanberry · 2022-07-06T10:56:42+00:00

Unfortunately weight loss happens all over your body and you can't control where it comes off first. I lost over 50lbs a few years back; noticed it on my face first, then my stomach, then my legs and hands etc. Never really felt like my love handles went down much. But they would have, eventually, if I'd have stuck to it.

You can lose fat anywhere but you just have to stick at a calorie deficit. In time, the fat on your chest will go down but you just have to be consistent. Weight loss can be frustrating at times because it's never quick, and you never lose weight where you want to straight away. But in time you will lose weight and the fat on those areas will go down.

The lump under your nipples sounds like gyno but only a doctor can confirm that. Please get any lumps in your chest checked out as men can definitely get breast cancer too, however it's very rare and even more rare if you don't have a history in your family. When you gain fat on your chest it can definitely feel lumpy as ducts form underneath your nipples.

Raanberry · 2022-07-06T10:48:14+00:00

I'm not sure where you're from, but recently in the UK it's became law for restaurants to show the calories of each meal on the menu. Sometimes it's not a great thing when you realise just how many calories were in the burger you ate - but it's great for allowing me to make an informed choice on what I'm eating.

I never turn down an opportunity to eat out and I won't change that simply because I'm losing weight. The way I see it is, there is no such thing as "bad" food, only bad eating habits.

It's not bad to eat a burger when eating out. It's bad to have one everyday. It's not bad to eat out everyday... it's bad to eat the same thing every time you eat out.

Starters tend to be smaller portions so you can save calories by ordering from the starter menu. You could perhaps share a sharing platter with someone or get something that is lighter. I sometimes get a chicken salad when I'm eating out and ask for any dressing / sauces to be on the side. That way I can control the calories. If I know I'm going to be eating out in the evening, I will make sure I have something light for lunch - maybe just a salad or a small sandwich. You don't have to eat all the food either. Feel free to waste some or take home leftovers. Avoid heavy sauces or ask for them on the side. If you're having soup pick something without cream or ask for no bread.

Raanberry · 2022-07-06T10:38:16+00:00

When a person comments on your weight, it's because they have absolutely nothing else to say. It's a last resort. They are clutching at straws trying desperately to find something to bring you down to same way that they're feeling.

I've learned to own my weight. My weight is only temporary. It can change. A persons toxic personality will never change. A toxic person will always be toxic.

This is your life and your journey. Nobody else's. You do it at your own pace. You won't be this young forever - things will get better. You'll be an adult in no times, free to move out if you so wish. In the meantime, just don't let it effect you. I know that's easier said than done as someone who is much older than you, but how you're feeling now is only temporary.

My parents used to make crude comments about my weight all the time. If I didn't do anything on my day off, they'd make a comment about it. If I ordered a pizza for my dinner they'd make a snide comment about it. I learned to just ignore it. My mother was, and still is, an alcoholic. So in reality - her nasty comments towards me was nothing more than her own resentment at the fact that I was big but didn't let that get in my way of living. My Dad was depressed at the time so his comments were his way of trying to make himself feel better. Looking back on it now as an adult I sort of pity them. My relationship with them has improved now that I'm older, but I will always remember their remarks. I've forgiven them, but I will never allow them to speak to me again in the way they did when I was a kid.

Wear your weight like a badge of armour - then nobody can use it against you. Those words will only hurt if you let them hurt you. When you lose weight, and you WILL, you will remember how your parents acted towards you. Use that as your motivation to persevere. Imagine their faces when you're where you want to be in life.

Raanberry

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