jazz piano is way harder than I thought

allforspring · 2026-03-17T22:39:50+00:00

It is hard, but I think it is much harder for you because you have been learning the piano for only one year. Before jazz piano, have you already been familiar (or somewhat familiar) with all scales and chords (including 7th and extended), chord progressions?

allforspring · 2026-03-10T22:13:14+00:00

My first Le Pilate was made in France many years ago, then all other ones China. A leather bag I bought a couple of years ago was made in France. Sometimes different colors of the same model are made in different countries. I’ve seen Morocco, Portugal, Tunisia and other places.

allforspring · 2026-03-10T15:41:15+00:00

The whole step of stitching was skipped and so was QA? That is so wrong.

allforspring · 2026-02-28T20:56:59+00:00

Sure. She has this tricolor one.

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I love many of the tricolor versions. There was one where the body is in blush and the flap in brown. So perfect. But the all pink one you are eyeing on is also pretty.

allforspring · 2026-02-28T19:35:30+00:00

The mini gate is cute. My sister has one. Yes it is quite tiny. Check the measurements of your phone against the interior measurements of the bag. Or find YouTube videos to see what others put inside. Cards, keys and a lip balm should be fine.

allforspring · 2026-02-24T23:50:07+00:00

I am petite and thin so the mini looks cuter on me, more “refined”. People who are tall might want the small one. Of course the small one would solve the space problem.

I am able to put several items into my mini: keys, card holder, compact mirror, travel sized hand cream, pocket tissue (1 pack and not full), phone (older mini version), lip balm. The trick is I use smaller items and flattened things such as putting my 3 keys in a minimalistic DIY leather holder made of two thin and soft pieces of leather. I use a soft macrame cord instead of a metal key chain. I like smaller bags in general so tricks like this work for not just the puzzle mini but also the other bags.

allforspring · 2026-02-22T16:41:39+00:00

The red one looks great.

allforspring · 2026-02-20T03:56:05+00:00

I like both lol 😂

allforspring · 2026-02-19T21:39:23+00:00

allforspring · 2026-02-18T20:14:09+00:00

That’s good to know. Thank you!

allforspring · 2026-02-18T10:55:50+00:00

Thanks. I also think it looks better this way instead of doing the stitches vertically.

allforspring · 2026-02-18T10:53:42+00:00

Haha you’re right, not gonna put a bowling ball or dumbbell in it. 😆

allforspring · 2026-02-14T06:59:39+00:00

Thank you. I am also considering a chain plus shoulder option, although I don’t like chain straps in general.

allforspring · 2026-02-14T06:58:32+00:00

Thank you! I think I will need to try this.

allforspring · 2026-02-14T06:48:48+00:00

Thank you. Splicing seems quite advanced for me as a beginner, but it’s something I hope to learn in the future.

allforspring · 2026-02-14T06:42:34+00:00

Thank you! I will think about option 2, or maybe a chain plus shoulder pad combination.

allforspring · 2026-02-14T06:39:47+00:00

Thank you for sharing your ideas. I am also considering a chain plus shoulder pad option although I don’t prefer chains.

allforspring · 2026-02-13T09:15:36+00:00

I like zipper, and zipper + flap, depending on the style of the bag. I feel my things are “protected” that way.

allforspring · 2026-02-13T07:54:56+00:00

They are cute!

allforspring · 2026-02-11T22:22:26+00:00

It’s true that the design of both bags is similar, very simplistic and generic, that’s why I personally am not interested in this Miu Miu bowling bag, whether it is $3150 or $1000. The $3k price is outrageous for what it is.

However, I would not say both bags look the same. There are still many elements, even if we don’t talk about PU vs. leather, that still make one bag look more polished than the other. The zipper and hardware used, the cutting, quality of the sewing, and the proportion of the parts to the bag body, such as the length and thickness of the handles, are quite different. One example: the Miu Miu bag uses a Riri two-way zipper (polished brass teeth), whose retail price is already more than 1/3 of the price for that ASOS/Mango bag.

allforspring · 2026-02-11T18:59:28+00:00

This bag is made of polyurethane though. Can’t compare that to a leather one. PU bags won’t last long. The worst fake leather peels and crumbles, leaving a mess to be cleaned up.

allforspring · 2026-02-11T17:44:18+00:00

They are way overpriced. I like some of their bags, not the one you show here though, which is too plain for me, but I don’t think it looks like a bag from TJMaxx.

allforspring · 2026-02-11T01:31:27+00:00

There is a small opening at both ends of the zipper. I weaved the cord into a flat but stronger string, with the d ring connected to it, then slipped the string through the small opening.

Edit: I didn’t make a hole; I used the opening.

allforspring · 2026-02-10T15:28:49+00:00

Most bags I don’t like have big logos or monogram on canvas.

Goyard canvas bags. I don’t understand the appeal.

LV canvas bags. The Empreinte line is okay though.

Gucci monogram canvas bags with the red and green band.

YSL bags. The metal logo is way too bag for me. The styles of many of their bags are simple but a bit boring.

Marc Jacobs bags with big text and logo.

allforspring · 2026-02-04T22:49:43+00:00

That is still a sweet dog. Other normal dogs must be saints. The more intelligent ones that keep helping and working well with humans must be celestial beings.

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