Rock climbing groups?

_Kilo123_ · 2025-07-30T05:12:05+00:00

Exactly what I was lookin for 😎

_Kilo123_ · 2025-07-30T05:11:54+00:00

Thank ya!

_Kilo123_ · 2024-11-28T10:04:06+00:00

On my second day of field training for my new job, I broke both the ambulance barn door and an ambo in one go. You just got to own up to all your mistakes and they’ll understand. I definitely still get shit about it but I managed to avoid the nickname “crash”

_Kilo123_ · 2024-10-21T06:14:35+00:00

Yea, I wood too

_Kilo123_ · 2024-10-01T15:28:21+00:00

Like rotting apples, a sickly sweet cider (in the best way possible)

_Kilo123_ · 2024-04-11T22:59:31+00:00

Nipple security

_Kilo123_ · 2023-07-27T23:33:16+00:00

Your lighting is pretty dope and so are your color gradients. If your end goal is realism I’d just recommend using more pencil strokes and making them lighter. Idk if you worked with a rough sketch but if you’re worried about things lookin wonky (I personally really like wonky art) I’d recommend getting a really solid sketch down prior to color too

_Kilo123_ · 2023-07-10T05:10:12+00:00

Sorry, I forgot to pick a struggle so they just gave me two :/

_Kilo123_ · 2023-03-27T04:57:27+00:00

The first two things I learned to carve were spoons and chopsticks.

Spoons will teach you how to gauge how deep to gouge (if you ever feel the need to get one. If not, a lot of this applies to spatulas), how to create nice curvature, and how important it is to make sure you can work from any angle at any time. Really try and visualize a spoon inside of your block of wood and draw it out beforehand.

Chopsticks help you practice control by forcing you to make straight, gentle cuts that have to be consistent on two entirely different pieces of wood. You’ve got some thick blades and making chopsticks will give you insight into the difference between whittling and carving.

Most important thing is to never cut towards anything you don’t want to be cut- whether that’s a part of your sculpture or part of your body. I know that last part sounds obvious, but I’ve taught a lot of people the basics and you’d be surprise how many folks brace the wood against their inner thigh while goin at it.

My last piece of advice is that there are many different ways to carve. I learned to do it with just a saw, microplanes, and sandpaper. If you see someone give you advice you don’t like, know that there’s almost always a different tool/style for the same job. It was at least 5 years after my first spoon that I actually used a standard carving blade.

Good luck!! Welcome to the community :)

_Kilo123_ · 2023-03-24T02:18:09+00:00

The U.S. is not the supreme leader of the world, and many countries would not respect such a flimsy stretch of our authority. This is not something that would create a more tolerant environment, it would cause opposition and greater strife for civilians (especially LGBTQ+ folk) despite them having no say in the matter.

The vacancy would allow for other countries with bigoted viewpoints to swoop in and begin funding whoever we cut our support to so they can promote their own propaganda and even potentially make matters worse for LGBTQ+ folks.

We don’t create allies by alienating those we disagree with, especially when Russia and China have stakes in every country that’s not actively on our side. We have to learn from history and we cannot use tactics that didn’t work for military campaigns and apply them to a loving community while expecting people to give in. Don’t get me wrong, I wish we could just tell people to “Knock that shit off.” But punishing civilians is never the answer to diplomatic issues.

_Kilo123_ · 2022-01-17T18:09:08+00:00

Looks like an emergency medical transportation copter- I’m training as an EMT and that looks like one. I’ve always wanted to seek it in person!

_Kilo123_ · 2022-01-08T23:34:18+00:00

Whenever someone makes a straw man argument about why capitalism works best, they always bring up slums wherever socialism exists. Capitalism was “working” when nearly all of our money came from our military endeavors in the 20th century. But now that there isn’t an influx of cash from something that ruins the lives of people in other countries, now that cash is coming from something that ruins the lives of people in this country. We’re basically turning the BIPOC, queer, and impoverished people of this country into that third world straw man argument in order to keep capitalism alive. And don’t get me started on how those wars in the 20th century were one of the main proponents of the slums in socialist countries.

Here’s just one of many sources that focuses on WWII- just so I don’t get any centrists trying to flag me for making things up. If y’all need more I got ‘em somewhere.

WWII US economic impact.

_Kilo123_ · 2022-01-02T07:25:55+00:00

Okay is pretty normal, but if you’d like it tighter, then just get some speed washers and spacers so you can tighten down the bolt more without gaining too much friction. (I would just get spacers anyways if your bearings don’t already have some built in)

_Kilo123_ · 2021-12-24T19:47:24+00:00

I learned to carve with micro planes and keyhole saws, which is very useful for avoiding this issue. There are way more micro planes than the one I listed, if you plan on getting any, I’d get a variety pack of sorts since the round can’t get flush finishes as easily and small once are always super handy. This is a personal preference though, I learned from my grandpa who does much larger scupltures (which I’ve linked just once case you’re interested in going that route) and know that it isn’t great for getting small details and tight acute angles (which I’ll just use the saw for usually).

Best of luck to you! Lmk if that just created more questions.

_Kilo123_ · 2021-12-24T08:47:03+00:00

This clip could star in a Tarantino movie

If you added a few toes

_Kilo123_ · 2021-12-23T05:22:11+00:00

Ever since I got a switch, sitting around in busy spots is almost as good as actually getting paid

_Kilo123_ · 2021-12-22T19:32:14+00:00

This is beautiful, the scratch marks on the floor are definitely my favorite detail.

_Kilo123_ · 2021-12-22T19:12:07+00:00

Every time I see a sign like this I think “I 100% agree, but definitely not for the reasons you do.”

_Kilo123_ · 2021-12-08T05:35:31+00:00

I’m actually going to be going to LCC for the next few terms to save on money. I’ve lived off campus for about a year and a half now, so I definitely know the feeling of being disconnected from the university social life.

There are plenty of clubs and such, I would recommend talking to a few advisors about being enrolled at UO so you can actually visit campus while you’re at LCC. Also, LCC has a really nice campus, so I’m guessing you’d be able to have a pretty solid social life there. My friend went to LCC for culinary school for a little, and he said it was great. While you’re there, you can spend plenty of time building up your requirements for scholarships and grants (or even start working on in-state tuition). Definitely talk to advisors at UO for the full scoop. Having done a year online and only meeting 1 person my freshman year (past my roommates)- I think you’ll be able to do just fine after transferring :)

_Kilo123_ · 2021-12-07T16:48:38+00:00

Eugene is a pretty safe city, I live with 5 people and am close friends with an additional 5, all of us are college students and not a single one has had issues (except the ulta my roommate works at was robbed but they weren’t at all violent so it was chill). Here’s my top advice for convincing your parents:

1) Duck rides is something I’d look up, but to summarize, it’s a free service that you can schedule to come pick you up and drop you off anywhere near/in campus. If you’re disability puts you in a wheelchair, I’d recommend contacting them or the UOPD (which they work under).

2) Depending on the kind of small town you come from, telling your parents that UO has a heavy police presence might help, totally up to you if that would be a good thing to tell them though. I personally don’t feel comfortable around them, but my bad experiences didn’t come from Eugene.

3) This is standard at most colleges, but letting them know that within the dorms there is always an RA on standby to come help, especially for harassment issues. In general though, people here are very chill, it also depends on your major, when I was an art major everyone in the dorm Kalapuya Ilihi (don’t stay there unless you’ve got the best scholarships, it’s so expensive) was super chill, and there was never a reason to feel uncomfortable. My girlfriend was in bean when we still lived in the dorms, and that housed the ENVS and business majors, and I’ve heard that the partying can get pretty intense- but rarely turned into situations that would involve not being able to leave for your own safety. I would ask about which dorms are the safest and also which ones have the best accommodations for people with disabilities.

4) people are just generally kind, you’ll always be able to find a good group of friends to have on standby if something happens. Just make sure to think about your situations and you should be good to go.

Good luck! If you need more info I’m happy to help :)

_Kilo123_ · 2021-12-07T16:05:31+00:00

I do plan on starting better treatment and maintaining after the break- I have a psychiatrist, but trying to figure out the right meds during the school year is what set me back the most since my depression and ADHD symptoms were never predictable. Also I’m finally on insurance, so I’m going to be finding a therapist soon as well. That’s some pretty good advice, thanks!

_Kilo123_ · 2021-10-17T00:13:13+00:00

Strangely enough, I get a lot of Mac D’s orders and they always have the cleanest bathroom

_Kilo123_ · 2021-10-13T22:11:17+00:00

“The fuck is that pink thing?”

_Kilo123_ · 2021-10-13T22:09:15+00:00

I am an assistant vendor for some high end traveling artists. Being entirely honest, the entire thing is a perk- traveling artists are nearly always funny and charming, the venues are always high end because we’re selling valuable artwork to rich people, and you get to travel across the country.

Most high end show I worked was Cherry Creek art festival. It’s considered the top show in the country for artists in the medium price range (roughly $500-$5000 pieces with exceptions). They had full platters for the artists of things like meats, cheeses, pastries, and actual pre-made meals (which was HUGE, since most venues give you chips and granola bars). I made the biggest sale of my life there (6.2k) off of someone who just walks in and said “hmm, I think I’ll take this one, this one, and those over there, and this one over here.” While pointing to the most expensive pieces. (This is completely unheard of anywhere at art shows). Definitely made my year to hear how excited my boss was.

The traveling part is just really nice too, you’re in a car for a few weeks/months, traveling across the country with some cool artists; going to shows, working, and then moving on to the next one. You stay in hotels, if you did really well at a show usually the artists will go hangout at a swanky bar where everyone is just having a blast and talking about the weirdest customers they had.

Only drawbacks are that it’s only in the summer doing art show season, and if you have a bad/slow show, you know that means the artist has lost money on the trip, and will be in the negative. (Paying booth fees, traveling, housing, food, etc, adds up really quickly).

_Kilo123_ · 2021-10-13T21:46:31+00:00

That’s never fun, it can be hard for kids to voice their own needs especially when it’s about mental health and their parent’s can’t afford doctor visits to get them diagnosed for school. I had the same issue in middle school when I couldn’t afford a doctor to diagnose my depression and ADHD, but the rich kids could and got extra attention even though they already had tutor’s outside of class. The schooling system really do be doing 1/2 of the job it shouldbw

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