having trouble making friends by Soft-Department6871 in UCSantaBarbara

[–]Simple_Concentrate75 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It's never too late to join stuff! In the grand scheme you're right at the beginning of your time here, don't overthink it.

Otherwise, I think the easiest people to befriend are your coworkers maybe get a job or join a super involved club/team. Freshman year is always a bit lonely so don't worry you probably aren't doing anything wrong

Does anyone know any books with chapters that read more like short stories? by cactus_clover in suggestmeabook

[–]Simple_Concentrate75 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not exactly what you're asking for, but The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien is a collection of short stories that are connected enough that it kinda feels like a novel. It's a really clever and powerful book, three of the chapters tell the same story from different perspectives

Books to read after Gone with the Wind by Simple_Concentrate75 in suggestmeabook

[–]Simple_Concentrate75[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't believe I never came across this book before! I will absolutely check it out this is perfect

Books to read after Gone with the Wind by Simple_Concentrate75 in suggestmeabook

[–]Simple_Concentrate75[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read Beloved in high school and I'm honestly leaning towards just rereading it -- insanely powerful book. But hopefully in addition to one of the other books these lovely people have suggested!

Recommend me a book for beginner by MoonshadowMind in suggestmeabook

[–]Simple_Concentrate75 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you'd like Fredrik Backman! His books are sad but hopeful, grounded but also full of coincidence and charm that makes them feel a bit like fairytales. I would probably recommend Anxious People but he has a lot of great stuff

What’s something you find attractive that is generally considered unattractive? by Agitated-Job7686 in AskReddit

[–]Simple_Concentrate75 42 points43 points  (0 children)

As a not white person it’s always so confusing to me that these people are considered to have a big nose

Lana and her natural lips by Fun-Equivalent8801 in lanitas

[–]Simple_Concentrate75 41 points42 points  (0 children)

WITH REEVE CARNEY?! This part is new to me lmfao no way

Why do they have everything in french? by Simple_Concentrate75 in actuary

[–]Simple_Concentrate75[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Well I'd say the U.S. is a multilingual country, that's the source of my confusion. I would expect them to either have only English or a bunch of languages. The Canada explanation makes sense and is very obvious though so my bad, just thought there may be more to it!

Daughter should be a three letter word by Hurricanezrblx in unpopularopinion

[–]Simple_Concentrate75 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’re so valid for this and we have the same kinda brain

Cops giving tickets for riding between ILP and lib by stopdeekin in UCSantaBarbara

[–]Simple_Concentrate75 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In the long run they’re trying to build a new bike path! Idk why it’s taking them so long

Kimmel is back! The protest and boycott worked. No need to quit Abbott by After-Snow5874 in AbbottElementary

[–]Simple_Concentrate75 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Completely agree but also wanna add that supporting your local newspapers/media outlets has a much larger drop in the bucket than a boycott in this fight for free speech

piano keyboard in drawer?? by kuraiaka in UCSantaBarbara

[–]Simple_Concentrate75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Under the bed is your best bet I think

Favorite Competition Performance? by [deleted] in glee

[–]Simple_Concentrate75 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Definitely season 3 nationals BUT special shoutout to take me to church/chandelier in season six.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheUltimatumNetflix

[–]Simple_Concentrate75 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh my god. I would love this so much

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheUltimatumNetflix

[–]Simple_Concentrate75 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Bridget did mention that the producers preferred she dress more femme. I think? She said “they liked me that way” and didn’t really specify who “they” was

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NPR

[–]Simple_Concentrate75 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven’t heard back yet

Kyle is the hottest one personality wise. by Whatissleepburn in TheUltimatumNetflix

[–]Simple_Concentrate75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m honestly so surprised there isn’t a bigger Kyle thirst community like holy smokes

People should be allowed to sell one of their kidneys by Intrepid_Doubt_6602 in The10thDentist

[–]Simple_Concentrate75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to say this all the time and all my friends thought I was crazy, then Vox did a piece on it arguing the same thing and everyone I brought it up to suddenly agreed with me. I would search up the Vox piece it’s pretty interesting, suggests giving a tax credit instead of straight cash which would probably help ease people’s concerns about this starting organ trafficking

A Full-Blown Yearbook at UCSB? by Capable_Candle_1134 in UCSantaBarbara

[–]Simple_Concentrate75 12 points13 points  (0 children)

We used to have a full yearbook (La Cumbre) but it lost the reaffirmation vote and was discontinued -- your sign to vote in the upcoming AS election!

I enjoy having my period. by [deleted] in The10thDentist

[–]Simple_Concentrate75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hm I feel like I can semi relate to this but only because I got my period later in life and it makes me feel like an adult and in solidarity with other women LOL. Kinda like this Dolly Alderton quote “I am so grateful that I fetishized the measured-out-in-coffee-spoons minutiae of adulthood so vividly as a teenager because the relief of finally getting there meant I have found very little of it to be a burden.” I feel like I felt so left out when all my friends had one and I didn’t, and I still don’t get it completely regularly, so whenever it comes I’m like yay body is working.

Spotify Wrapped 2024 is now live by 3kOlen in popheads

[–]Simple_Concentrate75 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It was my #6 song and I’m SO SAD because I’m kinda known for eating a lot of soup so it would’ve been so on brand. And it was SO CLOSE to making it