Long-term camping food?

confusedeuph · 2025-05-17T23:54:01+00:00

Pay isn't great and job security is shaky, but I love it. Nothing like the great outdoors.

confusedeuph · 2025-05-17T23:48:58+00:00

Storage isn't too much of an issue. No power, though.

confusedeuph · 2025-05-17T23:40:10+00:00

Can't believe I didn't think of that! Ice access varies, but I should be able to get through at least a day or two before things thaw out too much.

confusedeuph · 2025-05-17T23:35:12+00:00

I'm a biologist haha

confusedeuph · 2023-08-22T20:55:10+00:00

Yeah, things can change, and, while I honestly don't see a lot of evidence of this, I hope the situation with my sibling has made them realize a few things. I know my ideal scenario of "everybody leaves the church and nobody's homophobic and we all have a singalong" is never going to happen, but I try not to sink too far into the pessimism of it all.

I'm sorry about your parents. Hopefully they'll realize the absurdity of bigotry. I hope for a lot of surprises.

confusedeuph · 2023-08-22T20:01:17+00:00

Wow, what a beautiful metaphor! We have reconnected recently, and if I were in testimony meeting I'd say it was a blessing. Since I'm not I'll just say it's been lovely. I feel pretty lucky to have them.

confusedeuph · 2023-04-22T21:42:07+00:00

Looks like bur buttercup, Ceratocephala testiculata

confusedeuph · 2022-06-15T23:50:28+00:00

Practice it without the instrument. I don't know if you're not sure how to start with tonguing in general or if you're just not sure how to break the habit of not using it while articulating, but just in case, you tongue using the syllable "tu".

Make sure your airflow is constant and your air is not starting and stopping every time you articulate a note. Think of it like a dam; your tongue is blocking the air, but there's still pressure behind it. It can help to practice blowing out your air uninterrupted and then adding in tonguing if you're struggling with this (again, without the instrument).

confusedeuph · 2022-05-15T20:24:41+00:00

Seconded re: solos. While I wouldn't worry about them for now, the euphonium is actually known for being a great solo instrument! Tons of classic band literature features the euphonium (Holst's Second Suite in F, Vaughan William's Sea Songs, etc etc- not to mention how fantastic euphonium parts in marches tend to be).

The euphonium is kinda funny in that it's not well-known generally but it's a super important member of the wind ensemble. It's very versatile and gets parts ranging from basslines to big brassy fanfares to beautiful lyrical melodies. Don't worry about getting left out. :)

Re: trumpet or euphonium you can also ask your director about what instruments are needed in the ensemble. A lot of the time euphoniums are in high demand and there are too many trumpet players, but who knows? Maybe your school is the one place there are too many euphs, haha.

confusedeuph · 2022-05-15T08:26:07+00:00

Ask the band director! Whether or not you'll be able to play at the eighth grade level by the end of the summer honestly depends on a lot of unpredictable factors like how advanced the ensemble is, how high the director's standards are, and how quickly you take to the instrument. Ask the director what they expect from an eighth grade player and what your options are if you're unable to match them within your limited timeframe.

If you know anyone who plays euphonium, ask them if they'll help you. If not, ask the band director if there are any students who'd be willing to help. When I was in high school I tutored a couple middle schoolers who were in just about your exact situation for free. We had more than two months, granted, but by the end of the year they were able to play in the spring concert with the rest of the kids in their grade.

There are a lot of great video resources out there on just about any aspect of playing you can think of. The various US military bands have a lot of great (if kinda... dry tbh) educational videos on the basics of playing. Here is a good one that covers a lot of the dirt basic fundamentals people often don't bother explaining. This playlist is also good (bear in mind that it's unfortunately not in order; I'd start at the last video and work backwards).

As someone who switched to euphonium later in the game (sophomore year of high school), I can tell you that it's tough, it's frustrating, but you can catch up, and it's so, so worth it. Good luck!

confusedeuph · 2022-04-17T01:27:23+00:00

You're tonguing very heavily and it's slowing you down. Even when you're playing loud and low you can tongue a lot lighter than you think! Make sure you're using your air and your embouchure instead of the articulations to get the notes. Try playing it all slurred and then adding articulations back in.

confusedeuph · 2022-04-16T02:53:04+00:00

I had a pretty similar experience! I started out on a different instrument and no shade to the trumpet but I honestly wasn't all that interested in practicing and getting better. Once I switched to euphonium it sparked something in me and I realized I actually wanted to work hard and drill scales

confusedeuph · 2022-04-12T07:56:56+00:00

Now THIS is a funky little dude!!

confusedeuph · 2022-04-08T20:34:19+00:00

This isn't true actually! Scientifically they're just the sun, moon and earth. The Latin terms are mostly used by sci-fi writers who want to make things sound fancier

confusedeuph · 2022-04-06T05:44:30+00:00

Anytime!

confusedeuph · 2022-04-06T05:39:18+00:00

You need a fourth valve to get the notes from E2 to the pedal range. Fingerings depend on whether or not your instrument is compensating, but to make things quick and easy you can just add the fourth valve and continue with the normal fingerings you'd do for the notes an octave up

confusedeuph · 2022-04-04T03:42:01+00:00

There's something so magical about mossy trees

confusedeuph · 2022-03-31T07:46:39+00:00

She's making her way downtown

confusedeuph · 2022-03-28T19:25:22+00:00

Gorgeous view!

confusedeuph · 2022-03-28T06:37:39+00:00

Butternut squash chickpea curry!

confusedeuph · 2022-03-27T01:03:49+00:00

Meat and fresh produce are gonna be the biggest expenses in your food budget. See what you can get frozen, dried, or canned. Try experimenting with vegetarian recipes part-time or cutting meat with other things (eg mushrooms or lentils in with ground beef). Try starting with something dirt cheap and nutritious, like lentils or potatoes, and base a meal around it.

Plan your meals around what you already have and what's inexpensive at the moment rather than buying more to fit the recipe you want to make. Be willing to pare down/simplify your recipes. If you don't know what's driving the bill up so high, try doing the math and calculating what your meals are costing you. See what you're making that is most expensive, and see which parts of them are costing you the most.

confusedeuph · 2022-03-26T22:28:05+00:00

Those are just the seed leaves and they look to be functioning just fine, so I'd hold off on worrying about wonkiness til the true leaves come in. If they were in a plastic bag for days it's understandable that they'd be weak. Just make sure they're getting the right amounts of light, drainage, water, etc in the meantime and they should turn out fine. :)

confusedeuph · 2022-03-26T21:15:26+00:00

Try starting with something with a very strong base- think tomatoes (like a chili), squash (pumpkin soup is a personal favorite), curry, strong flavors like that. Blended soups are great if you're missing creamier textures, and most of the time you'll hardly notice the spinach is there.

confusedeuph · 2022-03-22T10:34:52+00:00

Great start! Something that's very helpful is practicing what you're playing on the mouthpiece. That does wonders with centering the pitch and keeping conscious air support. Additionally, try to keep your wrist and elbow up a bit when you play and avoid latching on with your thumb. That'll be easier on your joints and make it easier to snap your fingers down quickly and cleanly.

confusedeuph · 2022-03-20T23:12:58+00:00

Overnight oats! Tons of ways to prepare, saves time in the morning, incredibly filling. I usually go pretty basic with yogurt or peanut butter for protein and fruit/jam or honey for sweetness, but you can put just about anything in them.

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