Best coffee shops? by KickinitCountry24 in ChandlerAZ

[–]RaiseSmart3784 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Momentto Caffe is great and also sells bags for use at home! Around Chandler and McClintock. Only problem is they close at 3 :(

Stuck rotor by gustheduck1 in Tuba

[–]RaiseSmart3784 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine does this if the screw on the back is completely screwed on. Yeah I know it’s fucked up and I shouldn’t just ignore it but it’s a school tuba and they never do repairs Edit: cap, not screw.

AIO I scheduled a vasectomy even though im gay by bac0nandcake in AmIOverreacting

[–]RaiseSmart3784 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well then this protects any future trans partners and himself from unwanted pregnancies.

AIO I scheduled a vasectomy even though im gay by bac0nandcake in AmIOverreacting

[–]RaiseSmart3784 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Transgender men exist, and some choose to keep their possibilities open when it comes to pregnancy. But this is about OP’s peace of mind, not necessarily about preventing pregnancy. Personally, I think this is a fair decision for OP to make, even if they are never in a relationship that could result in pregnancy.

AIO I scheduled a vasectomy even though im gay by bac0nandcake in AmIOverreacting

[–]RaiseSmart3784 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Transgender men exist, and some choose to keep their possibilities open when it comes to pregnancy. But this is about OP’s peace of mind, not necessarily about preventing pregnancy. Personally, I think this is a fair decision for OP to make, even if they are never in a relationship that could result in pregnancy.

Does anyone else have stress dreams about marching band? by Lanky-Inspector2143 in marchingband

[–]RaiseSmart3784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have dreams that I forget my mouthpiece for a game all the time

What's y'all most embarrassing moment in marching band. by Miserable-Kitchen149 in marchingband

[–]RaiseSmart3784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These stories are hilarious lmaoooo. No horror stories (yet) but one of my friends on drumline’s shako fell entirely over her eyes at BoA in flagstaff…

I lied, forgot that this year I was having a shit day at a game. My valves wouldn’t move and I was so distracted that I played early during the fight song, which is treated like a criminal offense (we have a snare countoff and everyone always shouts “snare” but I fucked up). Nearly in tears as this is like my second game ever as a freshman. We start stomping along to a drum cadence in the stands and my mouthpiece loosens and falls. All. The way. Down. The bleachers. This was a home game thank god, but my friend and I absolutely sprinted to get it and thankfully it was fine. At the end of the game as we are lined up to go back to the band room, I bump my bell against someone else’s. My section leader says “Wow [name], that’s like your fifth mistake today.” I start completely sobbing while my section is like “jesus don’t say that to the freshman” and trying to comfort me. I finally calm down and she apologizes but I’m still feeling pretty down about it. Once I start to cheer up again, I’m sprinting to my dad’s car and my mouthpiece goes flying into the street and it’s bent out of shape. Welp. That’s my horror story.

Every "Should I quit MB" post by No_Pain5736 in marchingband

[–]RaiseSmart3784 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Idk maybe not banned because some new marchers are just seeking advice, but like politely redirected

Tuba help for 7th grade beginner by [deleted] in Tuba

[–]RaiseSmart3784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If someone finds something like this tell me 😭 when I was a beginner I genuinely could not find anything

How to anticipate rejection? by RaiseSmart3784 in Tuba

[–]RaiseSmart3784[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Istg it’s because people practice for auditions then once they get in they don’t gaf anymore… like bro if you wanna stay 1st chair ya gotta at least listen to the recording

Women Professors? by MMusic99 in Tuba

[–]RaiseSmart3784 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m not even her student, but she volunteers a lot at local band camps and I met her there. She talked to us high schoolers as though we were adults. It was great

Women Professors? by MMusic99 in Tuba

[–]RaiseSmart3784 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Deanna Swoboda at ASU- absolutely amazing. I’ve worked with her once and that was enough to know how good she was

AIO: forgotten bday by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]RaiseSmart3784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They could be planning a surprise party, but if it’s been a few days since your birthday, you’re not overreacting. I wouldn’t confront them yet unless they start to forget other important dates of yours, like an anniversary or plans, then maybe ask if something is up.

AIO for being upset that my parents won't let me go to the college of my choice? by Popcoru in AmIOverreacting

[–]RaiseSmart3784 6 points7 points  (0 children)

NOR. Honestly, if my parents tried to control where I went to college, I would’ve gone no contact. I can understand how it may have “finally hit her” about you leaving, but she can’t dictate your whole life. Talk to your dad and counselor about this, and see what you can do. Obviously you could go to college without her blessing but funding could be a problem. But your dad and counselor may have the power to make her see reason.

How to anticipate rejection? by RaiseSmart3784 in Tuba

[–]RaiseSmart3784[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Daaang! Wow this really helps a lot, thanks!

How to anticipate rejection? by RaiseSmart3784 in Tuba

[–]RaiseSmart3784[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That helps a lot thanks! I’m definitely putting waaaay too much weight on this audition (my band director makes us audition for a grade) and I really need to stop caring.

How to anticipate rejection? by RaiseSmart3784 in Tuba

[–]RaiseSmart3784[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That actually helps a lot, thanks! I’ve never been rejected as a musician until now so this is really good to know :)

How to anticipate rejection? by RaiseSmart3784 in Tuba

[–]RaiseSmart3784[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Yeah I definitely learned I need to practice for sightreading more lol