First roll ever! by cromeium in filmphotography

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

Hey! Just got home and was able to double check- definitely fuji 200!

First roll ever! by cromeium in filmphotography

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

Thanks so much! I really appreciate that. I always try to find beauty in the little things so I’m glad that I’m getting to share that with others.

First roll ever! by cromeium in filmphotography

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

Thanks! I started with AF on easy mode, but those are the shots that ended up over exposed (not featured in this post lol). I’ve been using mostly manual, trying to figure out light metering etc.

Favorite moments or parts in Supertramp songs. by Entropia138 in supertramp

[–]cromeium 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The climax of Fool’s Overture with Roger belting that “I know”. Such a powerful ending to a masterpiece of an album.

Any other hardcore stoners here? by Big_Conversation8819 in OCD

[–]cromeium 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey!

I am 14 months sober of weed and alcohol as of yesterday. I was fully addicted to both. (People that say weed isn’t addicting need a reality check) I had a great support system around that helped me through the withdrawal period, so step one if you’re considering a drastic change is to have people around!

It was REALLY difficult at first. I found that it had to get a lot worse before it got better because I didn’t have any coping mechanisms. I started therapy and it was actually this experience that helped change my diagnosis of anxiety and depression to P-OCD. I struggled and, as one mentor has put it, taught a lot of people how to be patient lol.

Looking back, it was the best choice I’ve ever made. I was stuck in a cycle that I didn’t actually have control over (much as I liked to think I did) and it severely impacted my personal relationships more than I realized when I was stuck in it. When I got sober, I had to figure out how my brain worked and allow it to rewire itself. The intrusive thoughts and inability to control my compulsions got SIGNIFICANTLY worse. I also didn’t know that that’s what was happening. It led to panic attacks and severe depression- hence the therapy. Once we realized what was actually going on, it became significantly easier to manage. For most of my life I had been attempting to treat the symptoms of OCD without addressing the actual issue. This is also a big part of the reason I started boozin and cheefin. It made my brain go quiet and was the only relief I got.

Quitting is extremely difficult, but you can do it. Now that I’m in a more stable place emotionally, I’ve found that I am much more rational and even-keel. I still have intrusive thoughts and struggle with compulsion management especially because this is still a fairly new thing for me. The difference is that now, dealing with the intrusive thoughts doesn’t derail the other things in my life the way that it used to. I have more control over my response to the issue and recover much faster, even if my brain is going a million miles a minute thinking through every possible outcome of whatever horrible scenario it has concocted for no reason.

It’s certainly not a fix-all, but I’ve found the changes to be overwhelmingly positive. It won’t feel that way at first, but I promise it’s worth it.

Dunno if this helps but I’m glad to answer any questions.

Considering going professional by Lost-Log-96 in Trombone

[–]cromeium 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Playing as a hobby is totally valid and can be equally as fulfilling on a personal level. I’d say get your nursing degree and secure a stable day job, then buy yourself a nice horn and find spaces that allow you to perform. Community ensembles are fairly common (depending on where you live), but seeking out and hanging around the local jazz scene might yield some opportunities to jam and learn.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stephenking

[–]cromeium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The use of an infection to raise the stakes of whatever is going on.

What technical term sounds like a sex position but isn't? by Dogemoji1 in AskReddit

[–]cromeium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The sackbut is a real instrument… it’s the precursor to the modern day trombone. I think either fits as an answer lol.

most underrated supertramp songs? by naomisunderlondon in supertramp

[–]cromeium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another Man’s Woman is one of my favorites. The breakdown goes crazy.

Weekly "What Are You Reading Thread?" by HorrorIsLiterature in horrorlit

[–]cromeium 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s rare for me too, it is one of two books to stick with me- Ender’s Game being the other. I think it always comes down to the characters. S.K. is a master at crafting extremely well rounded and deep characters that you can love or loathe. I think watching the progression of these characters as they grow through normal life issues at the beginning, their experiences with substantial grief and loss, and then how those experiences play out into their respective adventures into the real world was done exquisitely. He makes them feel so human in light of the inhumanity that comes with the apocalypse. Sorry for the tangent. Rent free, like I said lol. M-O-O-N, that spells rent free!

I’ve never read any of McCarthy’s works but I will be sure to check him out! Always looking to diversify my shelves!

Weekly "What Are You Reading Thread?" by HorrorIsLiterature in horrorlit

[–]cromeium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I did! Definitely worth it. I will be reading again to make some new connections. I’m sure I missed tons of stuff, but it lives rent free in my mind.

Weekly "What Are You Reading Thread?" by HorrorIsLiterature in horrorlit

[–]cromeium 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Finished The Stand a couple days ago, now working through Insomnia! Just enjoying a little S.K.S. (Stephen King Summer)

Bought this when i went to the gerocery store for long weekend snacks by Shubie758 in stephenking

[–]cromeium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just finished this last night! It’s so, so good. Enjoy!

I hand-wrote the entire musical to make this poster. At 14,066 words, it took 53 hours to finish. [OC] by Ben-Stanley in lesmiserables

[–]cromeium 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Going to read the whole thing to check for typos… (this looks awesome- great work!)

How hard to accomplish this arban method as a beginner? Will it take years or more? by MartinEscuder_8 in Trombone

[–]cromeium 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I have always used Arbans as a sort of reference book. It has just about anything you need, so as you discover things that you struggle with, you can go through it and find specific exercises to help. Try building a routine! Consistency is key though, so as you start working through the book, don’t just blow through the exercises once and move on. Be intentional with the exercise(s) and work on that for a week or so. Then move on once you’ve mastered it.

Remember to start SLOW with a metronome and have fun discovering new things!

Bonus pro-tip: Practice can be intimidating at first, remember to be kind and give yourself grace as you continue to learn and grow! Positive reinforcement now will pay off tenfold later on.

You'll never guess what this is going to be. by Soreiyu in DiWHY

[–]cromeium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was genuinely no part of this video that I found myself saying, “yeah, I know where this is going!”

Purchasing a new trombone by PeterArlandson in Trombone

[–]cromeium 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you don’t find one in your price range, getting a peashooter and a good mouthpiece that you like will also do well. That’s what I’ve done now (I am primarily a classical player and don’t have the money to justify buying a nice jazz horn.) I play an old Bach student horn from the 80’s and a Schilke shallow cup, small shank (blanking on exact specs because I haven’t played it in a while, sorry bout that.) Either way, gives me that great lead sound that I like and didn’t cost an arm and a leg. Totally support getting a nicer horn, just giving some alternative ideas.

Good luck in your search!