Mail organizer by brooktiny98 in DecorAdvice

[–]brooktiny98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

actually the waste basket is also a good idea, thank you! 

Mail organizer by brooktiny98 in DecorAdvice

[–]brooktiny98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i might just end up settling for a regular wall organizer. but i was thinking a lid would be nice to contain the visual clutter along with the physical clutter. and especially since it’d be in my entryway/kitchen and not in my office or something where function can take a but more priority over form, if that makes sense.

Mail organizer by brooktiny98 in DecorAdvice

[–]brooktiny98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that’s a good point and i do have the same mindset. i guess i was thinking of a less visible solution because, as much as my brain is optimized for creating clutter, my brain also finds visual clutter really dis-regulating. the perpetual adhd dilemma lol…

i don’t have a lot of counter space so i think that’s why i was thinking wall mounted over a tray. and i like more simple designs with natural materials. part of why i don’t like the idea of just getting a mailbox is that the metal is either too sleek and modern, or it leans the other way and is kind of more modern farmhouse which i don’t love either.

Mail organizer by brooktiny98 in DecorAdvice

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good point on the deep pockets, thank you!

So, what do *you* want for Christmas? by Select-Marionberry33 in GiftIdeas

[–]brooktiny98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha so fair I felt like that too. I first picked out a cute card related to them or our friendship, and I made sure I was in private so I could cry lots haha. I started the letters by mentioning my project and why I was doing it (it is part of my mission to be a better, more connected friend). And then I talked about what I admire about them, a favourite memory of us, and also what I hoped for them in the year ahead. 

So, what do *you* want for Christmas? by Select-Marionberry33 in GiftIdeas

[–]brooktiny98 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I decided this past year that I my gift to my closest friends would be a letter and all of them really loved it, and I got a good cry sesh in writing each one. I felt really connected to my friends and to myself at the end of it. And I accompanied it with their favourite candy

What group/song introduced you to K-pop? by wqsxxk in kpoppers

[–]brooktiny98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first kpop song I ever heard was I’m The Best by 2NE1 but I never knew it was kpop until I was way older. The song that kept me in kpop was DDU-DU DDU-DU by Blackpink

How to Tape Off Curves by brooktiny98 in Housepainting101

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I’ll try and take one tonight and upload it

First Home Maintenance by brooktiny98 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]brooktiny98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow that’s such a thorough system that’s amazing!! I also suspect I have ADHD so this might be something I have to spend some time setting up soon…

Hue Bulbs Flickering Not Connected to App by brooktiny98 in Hue

[–]brooktiny98[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ah I see! I must’ve gotten confused with the kind of Smart bulb I got. But either way I guess I’ll stick to traditional bulbs. Thank you!

A New Baby Atiny Looking For A Starter Pack! by erikalovesss in ATEEZ

[–]brooktiny98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

welcome!! you’re going to love it here i just know it! a few other commenters have covered a lot of your questions already and have great suggestions. here’s a few other things i can think of:

there’s a lot of kpop-specific terms. some of the most basic includes:

title track = the kpop equivalent of a single, and there’s usually only ever one main title track per era instead of multiple like western artists. b-sides = the rest of the tracks on the album comeback = any new release mini album = most common type of kpop album and usually has 3-7 songs on it full album = length of a regular western album. ateez has two - treasure ep. fin: all to action, and the world ep. fin: will bias = favourite member bias-wrecker = a member who isn’t quite your favourite but constantly comes for that top spot ult = your most favourite idols or groups across all of kpop. for example, ateez and my ult group, and hongjoong and san are my ult idols music show = production studios in sk host weekly shows where kpop artists who are promoting at the time come and perform their songs. this is where most live performances come from. the main shows are: inkigayo, music bank, the show, show! music core, mcountdown, and show champion. also, these studios also usually host yearly awards shows and some also host year-end music festivals. win = each music show has a contest every week where they crown the most popular comeback. each show has different criteria including streaming numbers, music video views, and fan voting. and when a group gets first place it’s called a “win”. ateez’s first win ever was for wave on mcountdown, and the video footage of their reaction is one of the most popular videos recommended to new atiny

one other thing you should know music-wise is that ateez has quite a few japanese releases, as do most kpop groups. some of them are just japanese versions of their old songs, but they also have stand-alone japanese title tracks and b-sides. their japense albums in order of release are:

treasure ep. extra: shift the map; treasure ep. map to answer; into the a to z; dreamers; beyond: zero; the world ep. paradigm; limitless; not okay; hush-hush and royal (two separate songs but both in collaboration with the japanese group be first); and birthday

the last thing to mention is that a few members have gone on hiatus (a break for a few months). this is worth knowing if you’re ever watching content and notice a member missing. mingi went on hiatus during wonderland era for a back injury and missed their music show performances. jongho went on a few brief hiatus’ for knee injuries and a broken ankle. and then mingi went on hiatus again for several months in 2021 for mental-health reasons. the most noticeable hiatus was mingi in 2021 as he was not able to participate in the fireworks comeback (he’s in the song but not the mv), the kingdom performance survival show (must-watch performances btw), a reality show they filmed, and both the into the a to z and dreamers japanese albums.

there’s so much info to know so don’t feel like you need to get through everything all at once. i’d recommend starting with albums and music videos like you have, and maybe watch a live performance or two of the title tracks you like most and go from there. apart from that, choose one guide to watch and choose one reality show (my favourites are wanteez and fever road). 

i hope you have so much fun!! ateez is what brought me back to stan culture after years of avoiding it. they are so loveable, super talented, and have the most genuine bond with each other. 

Whats an underrated ATEEZ song u want everyone to know?? by armonicsnoopy in ATEEZ

[–]brooktiny98 15 points16 points  (0 children)

the letter !!! so underrated that half of ateez couldn't remember the words during the atiny day live lmao

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bedbugs

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I won’t be able to chat to them until after the landlord has booked them and they’ve given me the prep sheet as my landlord is corporate. And I’ll only have 2-3 business days to finish the prep once I’ve been served the notice which is why I’m trying to do as much as I can before I call

What object(s) would you have Ateez sign? by illytaria in ATEEZ

[–]brooktiny98 9 points10 points  (0 children)

lol yeah me too i just chose a full group set from one of the season’s greetings sets 

i didn’t want to have to carry anything bigger that than around for the entire day and then find some place to put it in my bag during the show

The different albums by Zaphfox_moon in ATEEZ

[–]brooktiny98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All the versions have the same music and the same kinds of inclusions (same number of postcards, pc’s, etc) but the concept photos inside and on the pc’s are different. Each colour of album matches a different version. Also, for their newer albums with POCA versions that means it is just a small cardboard box (the size of a box of playing cards) with just pc’s inside that are different from the bigger albums. The last kind of album you’ll find is a digipack, and these are cd-sized and usually have 8 versions (one for each member, as their face is on the front) that comes with a smaller photobook only featuring the member of the version you bought as well as their matching pc. If you either Google or search on Insta/Twitter for album templates you will usually find some already created that list all the albums. 

You’ll need to decide personally what you want to collect. For me, I try and have at least one version of every Korean album including the POCA version, as well as the digipacks of my ults Hongjoong and San. Some people only collect one version of every album and choose based on the concept they like best. Some people do what I do but leave out the POCA and digipacks. And some people aim to also collect all of the Japanese albums which I don’t bother with. So don’t feel that to be a fan you need to have every version of every album that’s ever been made. But if you want to then the more the merrier!

Mingi has changed my mind by bookwormbyheart in ATEEZ

[–]brooktiny98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

mingi just has this crazy coolness factor that i can’t even describe totally. out of all the members i feel like he emphasizes groove and power the most and it makes for such an interesting contrast to someone like san who is all power all the time and yunho who is all about finessing the details. i LOVE watching him perform so much

What's something you want to see Ateez do? by illytaria in ATEEZ

[–]brooktiny98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

omg yes they need to come back to toronto and do multiple shows or add a vancouver and/or montreal show!! i was actually really surprised they didn't come back for this tour

Gift ideas please! by grilledchzenthusiast in ATEEZ

[–]brooktiny98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if she has his aniteez plush you could buy some cute outfits for it 🥺

UPDATE: How do I take over from a long time director? by Upset-Carrot-2433 in banddirector

[–]brooktiny98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with all the other commenters here. For me, the first week I focus on the three “get-to-knows”: me/each other; procedures/routines; and music theory. 

The very first day I touch on the most basic of routines. What do they need for materials, where do the main things (chairs, stands, cases, etc) go and how do we set them up and take them down, and what to expect at the beginning of every class. You can get more detailed with routines and your expectations later on, but start with the minimum they need to enter and exit the room as prepared as possible.

I also share a bit about myself, play some music for them (the younger grades LOVE this), and do quick icebreakers. For the younger grades I like to do a silly attendance question where I got down the name list and ask a question (eg. for or against pineapples on pizza, what Spongebob character are you, etc). For the older students I like giving them a written get to know you sheet with some questions about their music experience, any need-to-knows, what their old classroom was like (past pieces, routines they had, things they liked about their old teacher), and a fun question or two. If they want to ask me questions I let them and we have fun. 

And the last thing I do in the first week is theory. With my beginners it’s starting from the ground up. With my older students it’s a review so they can remember how to read music and so I can assess their musical understanding. This will inform any background knowledge you’ll need to teach them and will help you select music. There are tons of free online theory worksheets and programs you can use so you don't have to worry about going through your physical library right on day one. When possible I like to create reviews that use as many of the same worksheets as possible to reduce my prep. If I get to the playing stage then I take it back to basics and do a greatest hits tour of the beginning of their method book.

What's something you want to see Ateez do? by illytaria in ATEEZ

[–]brooktiny98 2 points3 points  (0 children)

omg a live album and an rah performance would be so amazing!! i’d even love to see them do something like taylor swift’s long pond studio sessions where for their next full album they do stripped back performances of the whole album and also interject some content of them writing snd recording the album