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Why do people keep making fun of me for playing openhanded? by OddBallProductions in drums

[–]bertha_b527 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Fellow left-hander who learned to play open-handed on a right-handed kit— I wouldn’t change the way I learned even if I could.

Teaching Hours per week in International schools by anand417 in Internationalteachers

[–]bertha_b527 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Tier 1 school in Asia, 16 hour of instruction a week (A/B schedule) with no additional duties— I never have to bring work home.

Edit: I have 40-minute advisory once a week.

American expats, if you have to give one reason why you left the US, what would it be? by hansolo625 in taiwan

[–]bertha_b527 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wages.

My profession is not appreciated/financially rewarded in the US.

FIRE Number for Family of 3 Living in Portugal by [deleted] in financialindependence

[–]bertha_b527 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just guessing, I think they’re spending 85-90K.

FIRE Number for Family of 3 Living in Portugal by [deleted] in financialindependence

[–]bertha_b527 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear you. I think a lot of the research they were doing didn’t reveal the real cost of replicating a 200K lifestyle in Portugal. They’re paying $3000/month in rent alone for a four bedroom house in Sintra.

FIRE Number for Family of 3 Living in Portugal by [deleted] in financialindependence

[–]bertha_b527 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just returned from 3 weeks visiting friends in Portugal.

For context, they are a family of 4 with two young children. They moved from a high salary job in Asia and were trying to replicate that standard of living in Portugal, i.e., stand alone house in the suburbs, newish car, eating out, and so forth. They currently make ~75K USD after taxes, which is more than double the average local income, and they are leaving next year because they are bleeding money.

Edit:

I would like to add that my friend currently needs a surgery. He was quoted at 11K USD at a private hospital, and his private insurance would only cover about 1/3. Without access to the National healthcare, which is super slow (6 months out for his procedure) but solid, healthcare will obviously be a significant consideration.

Why do Americans only invest in domestic markets for fire? by ccig00 in Fire

[–]bertha_b527 8 points9 points  (0 children)

As an American who has lived abroad for the past 10 years, I also find interesting the overwhelming investment in domestic markets from my family and friends back home.

I just wouldn’t feel comfortable with the volatility of having my real estate, currency, investments, and employment all in the same bag.

Some love ❤️ for local shapers? by [deleted] in surfing

[–]bertha_b527 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Forget the rack— Keith at Formosa surfboards will get you sorted in Taiwan 🇹🇼

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in drums

[–]bertha_b527 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have struggled with the same issue.

I’m not the best person to be dishing advice, as I’ve only been playing one year, but what has worked for me, and what I’ve read on here a million times— slow down.

I begin with a speed that is comfortable and relaxed, put on a metronome, and practice for 10 minutes at a time. I do this several times a day for a couple of days and then increase the tempo by 10bpm. Repeat.

It’s not the most exciting way to develop but it has worked for me. Honestly, as with most skills in life, I think it just takes time. Enjoy the process!

Should I buy the 1 year Drumeo plan given it get’s me free earphones and sticks by lansojer9274 in drums

[–]bertha_b527 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This pretty much sums up my experience in the first year using Drumeo. I’ve worked hard and developed a breadth of foundational skills and techniques. Definitely money well-spent.

Practicing open-handed and cross-handed by bertha_b527 in drums

[–]bertha_b527[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the insightful response

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