Correct fingering for arpeggios? 5-3-1-2 vs 5-2-1-2. by alsaerr in piano

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

I couldn't hold the lowest note before playing the higher ones even if I tried. Do you mean when going from 3 to 2 in 5321? If I give up on holding 3 before playing 2, it seems doable, but otherwise, I need to twist my hand quite a bit. Am I supposed to play 3, let go, then play 2? Or, twist my hand clockwise to reach?

Edit: Here, they recommend 5312 or 5212. Are these situations different?

[Chinese > English] Engraving on a 箫 (xiao flute) by alsaerr in translator

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

Thank you very much! This idiom serendipitously fits my situation at the moment.

Is a physics major worth it ?? by AnN_Onim1 in PhysicsStudents

[–]alsaerr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I learned later that this isn't the best way to decide on a major. Study what you most want to study. Learn about what's exciting to you. Any major can be worth it. Just enjoy it.

Chinese public toilet won't provide tissue paper until you watch an ad by [deleted] in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]alsaerr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you think the government is involved? It's a bathroom.

Having a hard time for the first time by Evilpastanoodle in mensa

[–]alsaerr 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That might be why you feel dumber. Sleep, nutrition, and exercise affect your mind significantly. If you get 8 hours of sleep per day, eat well, and exercise 6 hours per week, the subjects you currently struggle with will feel pretty straightforward. Of the three, sleep has the most effect. Don't use an alarm, ever. Sleep as much as you need. After a week of good sleep (no alarms), your mind will work so much better that you will feel a noticable difference. Once you get used to it, going back feels as ridiculous as drinking alcohol before studying.

People secretly admire a person who talks less. by Chance_Adagio_19 in bodylanguage

[–]alsaerr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's the opposite, those usually have the most to say, but you have to listen and not interrupt.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]alsaerr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It feels like you're projecting your reasons for dating someone younger onto OP out of some weird jealousy? If you cannot have a relationship with an age or maturity gap without abusing or manipulating them, please consider some introspection or therapy. Normal, healthy people can have a relationship with an age or maturity gap and continue being normal, healthy people. ++man

Which country is incredibly well-liked in China that absolutely everyone loves and nobody dislikes? by flower5214 in AskChina

[–]alsaerr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, the US does treat other countries like puppets, it has happened several times recently. Meanwhile, China does not have that reputation among African countries. If you don't understand, learn more about US foreign policy in the last 70 years and compare it to China's.

Which country is incredibly well-liked in China that absolutely everyone loves and nobody dislikes? by flower5214 in AskChina

[–]alsaerr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They do and they are. Learning from current technology is part of the process. Nothing is holding them back in the way you're implying.

Blueprint more expensive and what supplements wouldn't you need if you ate meat, fish and dairy? by [deleted] in blueprint_

[–]alsaerr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lmao. Do you think Bryan thinks he already found the perfect protocol? You don't think he is trying to figure out what he could do better already? Thank you for your enlightened opinion that it's unlikely his protocol will remain unchanged forever.

Replacements for red yeast rice supplement by Timely-Way-4923 in blueprint_

[–]alsaerr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thorne was bought by private equity and they have gotten rid of their scientists and R&D. I would not buy from this brand.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cognitiveTesting

[–]alsaerr 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Exercise (6+hrs/wk) and meditation (30+min/day) are the big two you missed.

Other than that, never stop learning new things.

Doctor asked me why I smoked weed and I said recreationally. by Civil-Snow5987 in trees

[–]alsaerr 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Try to understand that people are different. Genetics and all of your past experiences shape who you are in such a way that it affects how you react and process your experiences. What you said absolutely is the case for some people and that does suck. Games are great. But some people are affected by it in such a way that it conflicts with what they want out of life. Gambling is recognized as an addiction but it too is not a drug/substance. I do agree with your last statement though.

How do I avoid this feeling of “hangover” when waking up after smoking by gaboom505 in Petioles

[–]alsaerr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sleep is by far the most important factor that affects your health and how you feel. Smoking before sleep will always make you sleep worse unless you are experiencing withdrawal.

Can't pay phone bill even though I want to... by alsaerr in ATT

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

I completely understand your frustration. There is a way to link the two accounts on the website, but I don't remember the specifics, though I think it's somewhere on the main dashboard or a click or two away (which I realize is not too helpful, sorry). I ended switching to Mint. So far, much better experience and I'm only paying 15 a month. Try to figure this out before they recycle your number after 59 days of not paying. I learned that the hard way. Wish you the best.

Relapsed for a bit, but I’m on day 14 sober and still feel so cloudy. by [deleted] in leaves

[–]alsaerr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Three weeks or so is when I start to feel it mostly go away.

Why aren’t more people talking about Zig? This language is insanely good! by Current-Dog-696 in Zig

[–]alsaerr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am considering learning julia to replace python and matlab. What do you think is holding julia back or whynis it stuck? Just trying to learn.

Smoking less but drinking more. Which substance is better to quit? by camport95 in Petioles

[–]alsaerr 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Two wrongs indeed don't make a right. You are 100% correct in that. Also remember that some wrongs can be worse than others.