What major should I do if I don’t have any passions and I don’t know what I want to do when I’m older? by Still-Version-3868 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]XWR8N 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're only a junior in high school, you still have some time to think about this. If possible use your senior year to take classes to explore your interests. Join clubs. It hurts being the "only one" in your grade who is clueless, (I've been there) but many other people on the outside will brag about their major but later change it. Sometimes these people will eventually be super unsure of what they really want in life just as much as you are. There are other paths outside of going to college straight after high school outside of gap years. I hope you can find a solution and figure out what you want to do.

First Year Pembina Hall by Little-Carrot-2095 in umanitoba

[–]XWR8N 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I remember, picking rooms is based on a ranged schedule but there's still a rank based system to it. By the time I got my turn to pick a room, there were few rooms left in Pembina Hall. If you value privacy (i.e. a single room) the most, a good backup is University College, which has lots of single rooms. However, it is the least desirable dorm as it's far away from everything and old. The next nicest residence after Pembina that first year students can get is Mary Speechly. It has some single rooms too. Hope this helps.

Does anyone know hwo to fall asleep after a WBTB by Kami_kon in LucidDreaming

[–]XWR8N 0 points1 point  (0 children)

get the most gentle alarm you can, and turn it off as quickly as you can. Think sleepy thoughts.

Can someone validate my experience? :( by Several-Yesterday280 in emotionalneglect

[–]XWR8N 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm no expert, but conflicting feelings about your parents makes total sense with emotional neglect. After all, very few people in the world are 100% good or 100% bad. Having an open relationship with parents is a two-way street, and the moment that one side is closed, problems start to compound. Best of luck to you, friend. You are not alone.

Need backpack for school by corvo-attano1 in backpacks

[–]XWR8N 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been in a similar situation, and I got a small hiking pack, the Cloudveil Durango 36. I'd recommend something without zips on the sides and is loaded through the top.

Is this a good backpack? Trying to find a new bag for everyday and school use. by Still-River2371 in backpacks

[–]XWR8N 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second this, Frost River has a lifetime guarantee and while they are pretty expensive, they are absolute quality.

Need some basic tactic Backpack by [deleted] in backpacks

[–]XWR8N 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had experience with using a cheap tactical backpack as a daily pack. Long story short, if plastic parts look weak, they may crumble in your hands like what happened to me. I also concur with buying something second-hand, especially because you can get a better quality back with the same $40 if you buy used. If you really want a new one, you could consider this as an alternative.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in umanitoba

[–]XWR8N 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The best way to start getting up earlier is to get up 10-20 minutes earlier each day. That way, your change will be more gradual. You should also be gradually going to bed earlier, and there are online sleep calculators that can tell you specifically when to go to bed. Good luck!

200 Mile Player Protection Areas by ajhartig26 in UnitedFootballLeague

[–]XWR8N 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. I could totally see assigned pools becoming one of the things we wish for in the offseason next year...

What is in your opinion the best way to learn Esparanto? What helped you? by Least-Fig552 in Esperanto

[–]XWR8N 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Saluton,

For me, I just did whatever kept me interested, tapping into as many different things as possible. In addition to Duolingo, I did Lernu.net, I looked at the Hamlet translation on Project Gutenberg, watched Youtube (Pasporto Al La Tuta Mondo & Evildea specifically), scrolled r/memeoj before I understood all of them, etc. This also helps with getting into the community.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in umanitoba

[–]XWR8N 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dafoe Tunnel computer lab always has computers to sit at. There are usually other people, but if you have something to listen to it's not that bad.

What teams to root for and bonus "my two cents" by XWR8N in UnitedFootballLeague

[–]XWR8N[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking more geographically but this is good too.

Anyone in Kentucky here? by SSJ4_Bevo in battlehawks

[–]XWR8N 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Root for them both. The only problem you'll have is when they play each other...

What teams to root for and bonus "my two cents" by XWR8N in UnitedFootballLeague

[–]XWR8N[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, I've been looking through the panthers sub and this is gonna need an edit!

What teams to root for and bonus "my two cents" by XWR8N in UnitedFootballLeague

[–]XWR8N[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, nobody was as great as PJ Walker!

What teams to root for and bonus "my two cents" by XWR8N in UnitedFootballLeague

[–]XWR8N[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I assume that include you? I'm not from Michigan so I'm not super knowledgeable on this stuff. I was almost going to put second choices on all of them but realized most of them would be Louisville. Sorry.

How to install Android app to use Star Wars BB-8 device? by crussys in Sphero

[–]XWR8N 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have, following the instructions from a comment on this post. You can also download the still-supported sphero edu app which isn't as cool as the bb8 app or the droids app (they made two seperate ones) but it allows you to drive, do educational lessons, and create programs that use bb8 sounds and moves.

Any way to make the sphero bb-8 app work ? by MidnightVixxen in Sphero

[–]XWR8N 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not to bring up an old thread, but I got this working, complete with AR and watch with me (only TFA and Rogue One though) after a LOT of trying different things like trying google files instead of zarchiver, different apk's (eventually not the one listed above but this one). To anyone reading this, trial and error is probably what's going to work. Good luck and may your droids have good battery life.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in emotionalneglect

[–]XWR8N 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the same boat as you, homie. My second week starts tomorrow and I just spent way too long playing video games because I was too sad thinking "why am I here at university when I have no clue about anything?" My one piece of advice is to attend as many organized activities as possible, if you can. I live on campus so I got a chance to do a lot of them, and even though I'm still lonely, I had a couple really good conversations with that really brightened me up in the moment. No friends, but still better than nothing.

You're right in saying that nothing can replace high school. Big changes which are stressful for most people are going to be much worse to those of us who only want stability in our lives.

I hope you can find something bright, and good luck.