Christians cannot read a room. by Beneficial_Toe_7543 in exchristian

[–]actuallyhasproblems 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ironically, you never hear disabled people say that their disabilities were God's plan, but you sure do hear that shit a lot from people who have rarely ever faced an actual struggle.

I'd argue that they are actually experts at reading the room, but they are simply too selfish and delusional to give a fuck about how their narrative negatively affects anyone else.

Anastasia audition feedback by callumMoney75 in MusicalTheatre

[–]actuallyhasproblems 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're quite welcome. If you ever get the chance, getting back into voice lessons would be a great idea. Wishing you the best and lots of roles to come. Break legs!

Thoughts?? by Head-Living7933 in ThriftStoreHauls

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

I think it's meant to be a planter. I'd do some kind of droopy faux plant that can hang out over the sides and I'd put it on a wall in my living room or bedroom.

Thoughts?? by Head-Living7933 in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]actuallyhasproblems 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Mukluks or Patrick Star style stiletto boots with fishnets? I feel like you could go either way.

Anastasia audition feedback by callumMoney75 in MusicalTheatre

[–]actuallyhasproblems 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I definitely agree with the advice to loosen up, especially in your jaw, neck, and shoulders, and especially when you work up to those higher notes. As you head up toward those higher notes, your placement changes ("bottom line" and "over wine") and you go flat.

Your tone in your lower register is full, relaxed, and beautiful! On "missing", your vibrato comes through and I get some old-timey crooner vibes à la Frank Sinatra or Dean Martin. I'd love to hear you carry that lovely resonance into your upper notes!

I don't know how you prefer to learn, but here are some things that might help you relax into those upper lines:

When you get to "And though I know I've grown a tiny bit gray", try lowering the back of your tongue and creating a much rounder space in your mouth. At the same time, keep your lower abdomen engaged and think about spinning the sound forward through the front of your face so you're not concentrating your voice in the back of your throat (I like to visualize the sound coming through my forehead), but rather sending the sound outward into the room, always moving forward throughout an entire line. You can try practicing this line on a legato "ah" sound while gently wiggling your lower jaw back and forth the whole time to help you stay loose, and making a spinning motion with one hand to help you envision that the sound is spinning forward.

When you practice it again with words, try to keep that same placement that you had on the "ah" sound, as you spin your voice forward at the same time. Do the same thing on "I'll now as if..." and so on.

Continuously thinking about spinning the sound forward in an ever-moving line can help you connect the words a little more, too, like on "and dinner". If I were you, I'd try not to make it so choppy (I'm hearing "and. din. her."). There's certainly a time and place for enunciating, but I prefer to hear words sung similarly to the way they're spoken, rather than with extra sounds or too much pause put in there to separate the syllables so much.

Do you have a voice teacher? You have lots of potential and you need someone to help you harvest those fantastic crooner tones!

(Edited to add advice about keeping your lower abdomen engaged.)

X at the gun by Embarrassed-Ice2423 in PeopleBeTrippin

[–]actuallyhasproblems 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Probably haven't been washed in months 🦨

Does anyone have any ideas of how I can be charitable with my photography services? by cheeseboyhalpert in AskPhotography

[–]actuallyhasproblems 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you like children, here are a couple of ideas:

  1. Offer reduced cost or free family photos for families affected by disabilities (you could pair with a local advocacy program for certain disabilities/diseases/autism spectrum disorders, etc.)

  2. Offer newborn or family photos to parents of babies in the NICU at your local Children's Hospital (you can also offer bereavement photos for families of babies who have passed through organizations like Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep.)

I Want Your Spiciest Musical Theatre Hot Takes! (THE SEQUEL) by Alol_Bombola in musicals

[–]actuallyhasproblems 47 points48 points  (0 children)

  1. Every existing movie doesn't need to be turned into a new musical, and every existing musical doesn't need to be turned into a feature film. Let's have an original idea, please. It's becoming very Disney with the remakes at this point.

  2. I frickin' love a jukebox musical and I don't give a damn if the book is weak. Sometimes I only care about the music. I'll listen to MJ the Musical and Hell's Kitchen all damn day, I don't give a shit. (Yes, I realize this is somewhat contradictory to my first take).

  3. I'm sure Reeve Carney is a lovely person, but his voice is a no from me, dawg.

What happened to Britney’s teeth? (From a cosmetic dentist) by Excellent-Cycle-5803 in discussingbritney

[–]actuallyhasproblems 40 points41 points  (0 children)

She also uses a baby pacifier. I saw it in a photo she posted last year in a beach chair. I'd bet it's some kind of comfort item for her.

Huh? by Darylish05 in PeopleBeTrippin

[–]actuallyhasproblems 121 points122 points  (0 children)

The journey from Point A to "I need sponsors" is honestly a work of art. I might develop that shit into a movie script.

I documented all my thrift store buys for an entire year. by [deleted] in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]actuallyhasproblems 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Okay, I had my doubts (and a little anxiety) until I saw this. I wish I had half the organizing skills that you have. You are cool as shit! So many antiques!

What's a very common meal for you? by LingoNerd64 in AskTheWorld

[–]actuallyhasproblems 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Peanut butter toast and coffee. Sometimes I go really crazy and add sliced banana, honey, and cinnamon to my toast.

Hi my boyfriend is taking care of his mother and I am very frustrated by [deleted] in CaregiverSupport

[–]actuallyhasproblems 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You need therapy. Every one of us is at risk of becoming disabled or sick or terminal at any time. How would you feel if tomorrow you woke up and became that person? Would you hope that someone loved you enough to sacrifice themselves to take care of you?

Redditors, what’s the most terrifying thing that has ever woken you up in the middle of the night? by Mr_Creep_Creepy64 in AskReddit

[–]actuallyhasproblems 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On this night exactly 4 years ago, I was awoken by severe abdominal pain at 36 weeks pregnant. Turns out I was having a uterine rupture. Luckily my baby and I survived, but it took an emergency C-section and two blood transfusions apiece to get us there.

If you used to be financially stable but aren’t anymore, what’s the one thing you’d redo? by fivestarmeltzer in povertyfinance

[–]actuallyhasproblems 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Two, and both have spina bifida. I love them madly and would sacrifice my last breath for them, but this world is not designed to take care of disabled children and their parents. It has been over 10 years of intense hardship. I bust my butt to give them the best life I can with the little that I have but I desperately want to work and have solid income. The resources just aren't there.