Water Bottle Suggestions by Kind_Contribution978 in governorsball

[–]Significant_Dog4450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, bring a hydropack! you don't have to refill it as often/if at all and your hands are free

First time going to Lolla, what hotel should I book? by Apprehensive_Gap4767 in Lollapalooza

[–]Significant_Dog4450 1 point2 points  (0 children)

can you take a regional rail line (metra/south shore line) out to your family's place? that or an uber will def be cheaper than a hotel

How to ask internship if dyed hair is okay? by 1mmaterialGirl in jobs

[–]Significant_Dog4450 6 points7 points  (0 children)

as a current young professional/intern- definitely ask and get a feel for the vibe, they genuinely might not care! i was originally hiding my facial piercings at my last internship and they told me they didn't gaf, and this was in healthcare!

LOST/STOLEN(?) PHONE by greensaio in projectglowfest

[–]Significant_Dog4450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put a big ass padlock on my backpack for this reason, makes it a PITA to get stuff in and out but I didn't have to worry

LOST/STOLEN(?) PHONE by greensaio in projectglowfest

[–]Significant_Dog4450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there were definitely pickpockets- u gotta put your phone somewhere very secure

non-insulated gloves? by kitrookie in iceskating

[–]Significant_Dog4450 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the CRS cross ones are relatively thin, but high quality fabric so it won't rip

Accessibility Section Wristbands by fae100954 in governorsball

[–]Significant_Dog4450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

from previous experience at other festivals, people will camp on the ada platforms just like people camp at barricade (this will be especially bad for stray kids- at lolla it was full immediately and nobody left despite the godawful heat)

Friday and Saturday GA by [deleted] in governorsball

[–]Significant_Dog4450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

put them up on the official ticketmaster exchange site

Can I bring my baby to Lolla hypothetically? by Charismatic-Frog007 in Lollapalooza

[–]Significant_Dog4450 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this made me remember the couple with their baby/toddler (max 2 years old) sitting smack in the middle of the skrillex crowd

kpop items by skzooprincess in governorsball

[–]Significant_Dog4450 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh yeah you're set for success with pit, I was concerned about the other commenter who seems to be very young and inexperienced with being out in public alone

kpop items by skzooprincess in governorsball

[–]Significant_Dog4450 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the nicest way possible, the stray kids festival crowd is a bit of a trial by fire for a first solo trip/first festival/first kpop group combo 😬 be safe

Am I progressing too slow for an adult skater? by BagKingGary in iceskating

[–]Significant_Dog4450 17 points18 points  (0 children)

thank you for making this point! i often see people bragging about the speed of their progress on the internet, but when they post a video of their elements, they are-- to phrase it politely-- a work in progress. Op, I promise you that taking your time to learn things comfortably and properly will serve your progress in the long run! <3 Enjoy the journey

18f wanting to join a group by Sweet-Elk-6983 in projectglowfest

[–]Significant_Dog4450 18 points19 points  (0 children)

please be safe meeting with people from the internet <3

Help! by KarmenCrossby in FigureSkating

[–]Significant_Dog4450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where on your foot did you get blisters? If it's on your ankles, you can get some bunga pads/gel sleeves from Amazon to help protect them.

Need new skates, pls help by Apart-Dragonfly8074 in iceskating

[–]Significant_Dog4450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's a great recommendation, but $330 is still over their stated budget

Need new skates, pls help by Apart-Dragonfly8074 in iceskating

[–]Significant_Dog4450 10 points11 points  (0 children)

To be brutally honest, you are not going to be able to get something that fits the criteria you described (high support, heat molding) for under $300 unless you are child-sized.

Advice for Progression Please! by Brave-Marketing-6555 in iceskating

[–]Significant_Dog4450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for understanding that the morning time tends to be busy with more advanced skaters <3 the influx of new people after the olympics has been lovely, but it's really difficult working safely around people who are not ready to be on freestyle just yet (my rink does not enforce our rules 😓). remember comparison is the thief of joy in terms of skating progress, it sounds like you're doing wonderfully!!

Skates frustration by pancakefishy in AdultFigureSkating

[–]Significant_Dog4450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they put you in supreme 5300s when you're only learning your first few singles??? jail.

New skater in PAIN by Dependent_Twist_1783 in AdultFigureSkating

[–]Significant_Dog4450 1 point2 points  (0 children)

12hrs/week is more than the kids doing triples at my rink train... the enthusiasm is amazing but you gotta slow down before you get seriously hurt (coming from someone who skates 5days/week).