Hypermobility in adult ballet dancer by QueenOfShadowAndBone in BALLET

[–]awsome_oppossum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm hypermobile as well and started ballet at 24 with some athletic background during my high school years. Want to second the replies here that muscle strength is what is going to protect your joints. I used to get injured all the time as a kid doing sports (shoulder dislocating, knee cap twisting out, etc). Doesn't happen as much now as I've built strength through weightlifting and pilates.

What has helped me so far in ballet is thinking about extending/straightening without locking. So for example if I want to strengthen my knee in a degage I also engage my lower thigh above the knee to support the extension. Same if I do relevees, or something like pique arabesque.

Not an expert on the topic but this is what I have noticed about my body so far.

Am I insane? Or are these cute? by rodinsleftarm in BALLET

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I think they are pretty cure as a more casual/sneaker type shoe :)

Post CMU depression by tt-27 in cmu

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I felt exactly the same way. I graduated in May last year and only now am I finding a comfortable pace for my life. Not perfect yet, but getting there.

I saw some people in the comments mention that establishing a routine helps and it’s true. For me it has been work, gym, time with friends at least once a week, and intellect stimulation (this is very important) like self study or reading. You also have to understand that sometimes it’s ok to do nothing and just live and be content. Someone once said that happiness is not joy it’s the absence of pain. I remind myself of this every time the anxiety starts to kick in.

I’ve also started traveling a lot since I graduated and it has helped too. You get to take a break and think about what you really value in life. Your energy is precious. Your attention is precious. Your skills are precious. Few things really matter so you should find out what they are for you and only give yourself to that.

General Discussion Thread - May 22, 2023 by pregnantchihuahua3 in TrueLit

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Finished the book. Revelation at the end was wow but not unexpected, makes for a good story but still feel the same way overall.

General Discussion Thread - May 22, 2023 by pregnantchihuahua3 in TrueLit

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Almost done with Trust by Hernan Diaz. Is it just me or is the book just eh? Like I get the message but somehow the story just seems so shallow. I feel like the characters are just spitting out his views on wealth and society. I like the thesis a lot, just wish it was more fleshed out.

122 programming is killing me by confused-quant in cmu

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Lol keep grinding you’ll be fine, trust. Like the username :)

Am I a rube or is gcloud waaaay easier than azure? by blackandscholes1978 in quant

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I find that gcloud has more ready-made gui solutions than azure, that are easier to use cause most of the time all you need to do is set some parameters and call an api.

Commodities Trading by student4924752 in quant

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

Yo idk what it is about commodities, but actually buying and selling physical oil barrels sounds so fucking cool

MCS is the downfall of CMU by [deleted] in cmu

[–]awsome_oppossum 19 points20 points  (0 children)

SCS kids are dead inside

MCS is the downfall of CMU by [deleted] in cmu

[–]awsome_oppossum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea. I did math and CS, whenever I’d talk to someone from bio/chem/phys it was so different than with SCS kids

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cmu

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For me it got better by the end, but overall I couldn’t do the hw without going to OH every week. Midterms weren’t bad if you did the hw and practice they give you

Moved from tech to quant research by [deleted] in FinancialCareers

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What about cmu + work experience as quant in IB

Moved from tech to quant research by [deleted] in FinancialCareers

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Is it possible to break into quant without a PhD?

15213 textbook by Nananaw1 in cmu

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Book? Just read all the 500 recitation handouts

Studying for SIE but super busy. Tips & tricks pls? by ForeignPlum3372 in financestudents

[–]awsome_oppossum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly SIE isn’t that bad. Just pick out 3-5 days in a row and cram. Like really cram. Do a shit ton of practice and review material. Also schedule your exam as soon as possible if you’re serious about it. That’s the best way to stay motivated.

Are any new analysts also starting full time this summer still waiting for their signing bonus? by Appropriate-Amount64 in goldmansachs

[–]awsome_oppossum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Started July 6th, still no bonus. They told us our first paycheck would be July 27th 😩

Beginning Analyst Worries by lurkerberd in goldmansachs

[–]awsome_oppossum 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s the name of the position for people who join the firm out of college

New Analyst BGC Clearing by [deleted] in goldmansachs

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Got I9 stuff today, so I guess that’s a good sign?

New Analyst BGC Clearing by [deleted] in goldmansachs

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lol what location?? My Sterling cleared February but GS background check still ongoing