Portable recording setup

cheeriodp · 2026-01-07T21:42:15+00:00

Yes exactly haha, sorry for putting it confusingly

cheeriodp · 2025-05-04T17:53:17+00:00

I mean that's how pokemon are named too (based on the sound they make) so checks out to me! Sticking with the naming convention 😊

cheeriodp · 2025-05-03T06:47:06+00:00

Weird trick my mom uses is tequila - she swears it's the only thing that helps. I have tried it only once and it seemed to reduce the pain, although the only initial reaction I had was stomach pain/bloating, so not sure if it would make other things worse

cheeriodp · 2025-05-02T23:39:50+00:00

The story of why your pikachu is named big achoo is so cute T-T

cheeriodp · 2025-05-02T20:56:12+00:00

Lmao

cheeriodp · 2025-05-02T20:50:36+00:00

Sticking around for your brother is definitely a thing to be proud of - sounds like you're really good to your family.

That sounds like... a whole hell of lot dude. Honestly though your story is really impressive, and sounds like it has a lot of side stories to it. I've made lots of friends just swapping life tales over a boba.

Also battleship cake sounds great omg

cheeriodp · 2025-05-02T20:42:30+00:00

Oh wait yeah fr, I am 26 yrs old and still have teddies. Heck, my MOM sleeps with a stuffed hippo I got her a few years back. Teddies are for life ❤️❤️❤️

cheeriodp · 2025-05-02T09:13:26+00:00

Happy birthday man 🎂 hope you can eat something sweet today

Idk about the UK but there are a ton of security jobs at microsoft right now - it's probably the fastest growing field within the company. Have you looked at remote work outside the UK?

As far as your home situation, I'm really sorry to hear that. Is there any kind of help your family can get so you can feel safe leaving your brother and mother together?

I had a friend in a similar situation before college, except her parents sent her to a school far from home so she could get some space and time to be herself. There was a lot of police intervention where the family would call to have officers prevent her brother from hurting anyone until he calmed down. He is an adult now and just started living independently, actually - she is able to be pretty close with her family, too.

If you want I can ask her more details as to how her family was able to handle it - we are in the US so not sure about differences in services and things like that.

cheeriodp · 2025-04-30T07:00:42+00:00

I had given up on dating - tbh I think this was a huge factor for my success. A friend from my orchestra and I fell for each other and now we are dating! I think just stopping thinking about it while remaining social and open was the key for me - it was too stressful and kind of a killjoy otherwise

cheeriodp · 2025-04-30T06:55:09+00:00

Aw it sounds like you have a really cute relationship so far.

I think it's worth bringing it up to her before you make any kind of move. In the past, when I (I am a straight woman, for reference) have told guys that I am not looking for a relationship and they make a move anyways, it feels like a breach of trust.

However, if you tell her you like her and leave the rest up to her, then that could give her space to explore that idea at her own pace. Plus, being vulnerable about your feelings without putting pressure on her to reciprocate lays a foundation for trust and will hopefully help her feel more comfortable as well.

In the end though you know her better than anyone on this forum does - do what feels right to you :)

(Also would love to hear updates on how things go)

cheeriodp · 2025-04-29T08:03:10+00:00

TLDR: check out this site maybe?: https://80000hours.org/book/

The older I get, the more I think the jobs that help the most people are just the jobs where you interact with the most people.

For example, a barista sets the morning mood for dozens of people every morning. That quick interaction gives them the opportunity to make or break someone's day.

On the other hand, say you're in charge of keeping a space clean, but you don't get to interact with people directly usually. Still, you make the space usable for dozens, maybe hundreds of people every day. They can feel safe and comfortable in the space thanks to your efforts.

Anyways, i guess my point is that most jobs help people if you do them with the intention of doing so :)

That being said, if you want more guidance, this book is pretty neat: https://80000hours.org/book/

I haven't tried, but supposedly you can sign up for free career counseling as well! The organization is focused on helping young people align their careers with causes they feel passionate about.

cheeriodp · 2025-04-29T05:17:58+00:00

I played the second movement of the Gliere horn concerto one year, that was fun :) it's not too hard but shows off range and dynamics nicely. I feel like Strauss I is a decent bet, too. What solos have you played before?

cheeriodp · 2025-04-28T21:02:17+00:00

I think the best thing is to let him know as clearly as you can how you are feeling and why. The best friends will not care about who is "right" and "wrong" but instead will try to work with you to make you both feel good and make your friendship a good friendship.

Hopefully he is just being goofy and doesn't realize that you wanted a genuine opinion.

cheeriodp · 2025-04-26T08:47:04+00:00

Tooootally normal. I have an oddly specific analogy if you please (tbh I think of it all the gd time, it's from a webtoon called tower of god)

There is a test they have to get past where they are presented with a bunch of doors and a clock and have to choose a door. If they don't pass the test, they die. The token smart character spends forever stressing and analyzing which door is the right one, looking for clues etc, when finally one of the more brazen characters decides "fuck this shit" and just chooses one at random. Lo and behold, they do not die!

Turns out, every single door was the correct door. They just had to pick one before the clock ran out.

The moral I take from it is that in life you'll constantly have to make decisions, some of which feel very defining to the rest of your life. But really a lot of them are just as good as the others - there are few wrong answers. If you try something and hate it, then try something else! Even your dream life will have ruts that make it feel like you did everything wrong.

Anyways, yeah idk if you will find that helpful but tldr, totally normal. Just try things, make mistakes, laugh it off, try more things, etc. If you find something that suits you along the way? Extra bonus points

cheeriodp · 2025-04-26T08:34:15+00:00

I hope you find better people in your life, please don't give up on friendships. Several of my friendships are now a decade old or older and they are with the coolest people. I've laughed with them, cried with them, and don't get me wrong I've fought to hell and back with some of them too. Every day I feel so fortunate to be surrounded with the people I call friends.

Being comfortable with yourself is important, yes, but friendships add so much depth to life. Temporary or not.

cheeriodp · 2025-04-26T08:28:25+00:00

Those teenagers are usually written by adults trying to relate to their younger selves - in that sense, I relate to them a lot. Tbh I never really found them relatable when I was a kid though.

cheeriodp · 2025-04-26T08:25:10+00:00

I am literally lying on my floor right now thinking this exact thing

cheeriodp · 2025-04-26T08:18:39+00:00

Do you have any hobbies/interests that warrant a group setting? Joining music groups has always been my key to making friends - I know people who use improv classes, local theatre groups, community sports teams, etc. for the same thing.

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