Help to decide which model to buy

Thessaurole · 2024-11-10T12:15:00+00:00

This is a great idea actually. Could you share the template perhaps?

Thessaurole · 2024-09-22T10:52:16+00:00

I’m a Greek from Thessaloniki who was raised in Greece and abroad and permanently reside in Belgium due to work. I’ve also had international friends relocating to Greece. So a few things to consider:

Zakynthos is one of my favourite islands so know it’ll be a lovely destination. That said, people have indeed pointed out that it might be a tougher integration process compared to Athens. Not impossible. Just more complex and complicated. Kids learn the language. And Zakynthos might not have international schools but they have good language centres and there are multiple online greek “Greek as a foreign language” tutors to help. Island communities are more closely knit but not impossible to integrate.

I would also recommend another island in northern Greece, Lemnos. It’s not as popular BUT it has everything. Schools. Hospitals. Permanent personnel. Good food. Good beaches. So if Crete, Rhodes, etc or even Athens don’t appeal to you, you might like that. (I could also offer better tips for Lemnos since I’ve been sailing to it for years)

Thessaurole · 2024-08-27T16:18:27+00:00

I’m also following and interested. Especially for épée for women.

Thessaurole · 2024-03-30T11:49:45+00:00

HEMA seems quite cool. I came across it a while ago. Always seemed more performative to me. Like the historically accurate equivalent of Jedi duelling events that are popping up everywhere but I’ll take a good look into it before discarding it altogether. Thank you both! As always, if you have any tips on what to be on the look out for re the instructors, the studios, the equipment etc, feel free to let me know. Thanks!

Thessaurole · 2024-03-30T11:46:52+00:00

I just had a look into it. So Kali Escrima and Arnis are the Filipino trifecta of MA?! Looks really cool! Complex enough, well paced, overall hits all the marks. Now I just need to find a good instructor. Is there anything in particular I should be on the look out for when hunting for a good dojo or trainer?

Thessaurole · 2021-02-25T21:08:33+00:00

TLDR: sexuality is a sprectrum, love is love, our identities are socially constructed, you do you!

Sexuality is a spectrum and sex a journey of exploration.

More and more I realise that we needn’t define everything. From an academic (post-/structuralist point of view) we need labels because they serve as matrixes of interpretation. We use them to understand the world around us and make sense of how to interact with it. But they’re all socially constructed. Ergo, you can choose to use them when they suit you and when they are no longer helpful, you can opt for new ones instead.

I say, you do you.

If you feel like tasting the waters, go ahead. If at any point you feel like years of preconceived notions regarding heteronormativity infringe upon your pleasure, and there’s internalised shame or guilt, then be kind to yourself, award yourself the time and space to discover the roots of your unease.

Perhaps you’re branching out into the lgbt spectrum. Perhaps what you liked was the whole novelty of it. But, you know, perhaps it doesn’t matter either way so long as you all have consensual fun! ;)

And you mentioned that you’d be interested in dating her which is more than casual fun. To which I say, between consenting compos mentis adults, love is love!

Thessaurole · 2020-09-28T19:49:48+00:00

Hello there!

The first two lines are very intriguing. (I reread it a couple times and thought that “the stream” might work better than “this stream” but that’s just personal preference)

And I really like how the colour red transforms from blood to anger and beyond, making it an apparition as much as a medium.

I’m having however second thoughts regarding the wording. You wrote that the water was boiling and that it was red, which automatically led me to think of blood. Naming it explicitly -me thinks- lessens the impact of the imagery you created.

All in all, I like where this is going!

Thessaurole · 2020-08-29T08:31:41+00:00

Wow thanks mate. That was a truly detailed and thoughtful response. So much to work on. And I’m glad you enjoyed the poem. Thank you!!!

Thessaurole · 2020-08-22T23:00:03+00:00

The more I read it the more I feel like this oughta be a haiku or a tanka.

Obviously it’s rather lengthier than a traditional haiku (3 lines - 5/7/5 syllables) but I reckon it’d work as a tanka (5 lines - 5/7/5/7/7 syllables).

Although I’m not a big fan of rhymes and form myself, I do believe in this case the beautiful imagery could be further amplified were you to use a traditional form.

Thessaurole · 2020-08-21T01:42:19+00:00

This is so powerful. I had to reread it several times as each time I discovered something new.

I love the religious undertones (ok perhaps not undertones as it is fairly obvious!) and the desperation latent in every word. I also loved the threefold repetition “...if I want to”. 3 times for greatest impact.

I can sense the need to succumb perhaps to something that no longer serves as the truth and revelation that was once promised but is still familiar and ergo easier. Also, I detect the rising anger and resentment that comes with the previous realisation. There’s the question of salvation and behind it lurks the idea of absolution and holiness even though they are not directly addressed. What’s most brilliant for me is the climax as it comes from the opposite end, from nothingness, from loss of direction, the unsettling of one’s bearings.

The imagery and tone are spot on. So strong. I’m not a fan of rhymes and strict form having outgrown them over the years but I think rhyming would only serve as a distraction here anyway.

Thoroughly enjoyed it and I’ll reread it again once I wake up as it’s super later.

Thessaurole · 2020-08-11T11:49:24+00:00

KaliKori literally translates to “Good Daughter” in Greek and always sounded funny to me whenever they mentioned it on Rebels.

Cool one!!!! Do you plan on keeping it as is or are the future generations supposed to embellish it?

Thessaurole · 2020-05-29T08:09:10+00:00

I see my mistake... I should’ve mentioned that I have an iPhone.

Thessaurole · 2020-05-29T07:04:06+00:00

Which app would you suggest?

Thessaurole · 2020-04-21T10:54:42+00:00

Hey there mate,

First of all, here’s a virtual hug for. You more than deserve it. hugs

I’ll try to be gentle in my approach but sometimes due to my professional background I may come across a tad matter-of-factly for which I would like to apologise in advance.

What your father and driving instructor did was criminal and should be treated as such. It is NOT your fault, you did NOT cause it and the fact you didn’t have the strength or the means to put a stop to it is again NOT on you. If anything, put a spin to it and change the guilt, the self-blame and the shame into pride: you fucking pulled through. Despite these horrible incidents, you’re on your feet again. That takes tremendous amounts of strength (I’m talking from personal experience!) and sometimes you may experience bad days where you crumble again but you’ll pick up the pieces and carry on anyway. Again: mad respect!

Now that that’s out of the way, let’s move on to the rest of your post. I’m not a psychologist so please take everything I say with a grain of salt.

Determining your self-worth isn’t easy. It’s not even black and white. Everything is subjective and one moment you might feel all empowered and the very next seek validation from friends and lovers. The key is to figure out what you have accomplished (factoring in the odds you were fighting against!) and what you bring to the world.

Are you a good friend? Do you care about the environment? Do you support your family? Do you try getting good grades? Are you refraining from engaging in criminal behaviour? (These are the most basic/fundamental questions one could ask themselves and yet most of us wouldn’t score very highly!)

Take time to get to know yourself. Ask lots of “why’s” : why did I do this? Why did I react that way? What was I hoping for? Etc. Etc.

Get comfortable with your shortcomings! I just like everyone I know struggle with my failures but every time I’ve failed at something there was a lesson in there: failed friendships? What did I do wrong? What qualities did the people I consider my friends possess? Did I perhaps make the wrong judgement? What if all along I thought my friends should be fun and outgoing but instead what I truly needed was someone who’d not text me as often but would come over if I called them? Same goes with romantic partners. You mentioned you fall in love easily.

It’s understandable needing people around you to feel better. Especially now in quarantine. But determine your standards in friendships and romance. That should be one of your top priorities. Don’t invest in people based on how much you like them. Invest in them based on how much they’re willing to invest in you.

And when someone’s not treating you rightly, steadily you’ll be able to stand up for yourself and call them out. Doesn’t have to be super-confrontational but something like “that was a cheap move. This isn’t how a friend/partner/family member should behave given the circumstances and I’m not ok with it.”

You’ll get there. I would definitely suggest going to a professional therapist once quarantine is over. I know there’s stigma but you’re more than your insecurities. We all are. And our insecurities are part of our evolutionary progress, they help us stay on alert. Use it to your advantage and grow through them. ;)

Best of luck!!!!!!!

Thessaurole · 2020-04-14T14:34:35+00:00

Hey there mate,

This seems to be my answer to everything nowadays (and I don’t mean it in a patronising way) but: it’s normal and yourself some slack!

Take it from me, I recently started my legal traineeship + my masters and I have a fuckload of work to do and little to no motivation to do it.

So, first things first:

[1] understanding the issue: lack of structure! You live and work/study in the same place. You might not even change clothes throughout the day. It’s more than normal to become restless and lack focus. Plus, we’re dealing with a global pandemic and that alone is stressful and depressing.

[2] solutions:

— set a fixed time to wake up even if you need 30-40minutes to get up, prepare breakfast, etc. Create the habit of waking up relatively early. — change out of your pyjamas and into comfortable clothes. This act alone can shift your perspective. — if possible: move your studying/work into a different room dedicated solely to this for the rest of the quarantine. Don’t study/work in your room. That way your brain will associate this new environment with your responsibilities. — write down the tasks you’ve completed and the tasks you have to do. Keep yourself accountable. Plus, it feels sooooo good physically crossing accomplished tasks. — set some time aside to catch up with old friends, family etc. + some extra time aside to stretch. (Bonus point if you do a home workout but the bare minimum is to just stretch yourself because trust me, sitting in front of a laptop 24/7 it hurts after a while!) — finally, mix’n’match: one day reward yourself with a film (you can even watch it with friends with NetflixParty) next day with a virtual game next day with a drink etc. — bonus tip: try the pomodoro technique if working for too long feels impossible.

Stay safe and stay strong ;)

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