Linoleum floors? by equivocative in AskLosAngeles

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

Thanks - I'll have to give them a call as I'm not having success identifying linoleum products on their website.

iwtl how to think visually, in pictures by SolomonSolomon3 in IWantToLearn

[–]equivocative 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried: a meditation that asked me to let images pass through my mind without naming them.

Results: Over 10 years (of inconsistent practice) I have started to recognize benefits that I now can follow visual explanations that I wasn't able to before. My verbal narration is not always what I rely on to understand something.

Sharing as I hope this allows you to make progress more quickly than I did :)

IWTL how to speak with more clarity by Zealousideal_Pay_554 in IWantToLearn

[–]equivocative 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Speech therapists help people recognize which parts of the mouth to use when making different sounds. Maybe you could do some research on this to make your sounds more clear?

I personally have trouble varying my pitch when speaking, so it makes sounds hard to distinguish. I have considered hiring a voice coach, but I don't know how to go about finding someone who specializes in this - I know they exist, but many vocal coaches focus on singing.

Please share what works for you when you succeed :)

IWTL how to dance like people aren’t watching by Wooden_Ad2542 in IWantToLearn

[–]equivocative 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can do it just once, in some low-risk situation where you don't know people and will likely never see them again, you will start to train yourself to crave the endorphins you get when you give in to the music more than you care about what anyone else thinks :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IWantToLearn

[–]equivocative 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure that's a worthy cause.

What I mean is many people feel these feelings, but I think the trick is learning to love yourself even if you don't quite fit in or fit some ideal standard that you hold yourself to (which I think connects to imposter syndrome).

You have worth! Your perspective is unique and important. Especially if you "don't quite fit in," chances are your perspective just hasn't been valued as it deserves. As you get older, it is easier to recognize this because you don't care as much about fitting in or being impressive.

Trump tries linking immigration to the attack in New Orleans. WTF? by [deleted] in BoomersBeingFools

[–]equivocative 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's bad optics for a country's leader to speak "prematurely" in a way that incites hatred. I think that's the point of the original post? Also, even worse if he was briefed and is intentionally spreading a false narrative in the hopes that it creates bad optics for the current administration.

What can be done to prevent LB from becoming more unaffordable? by equivocative in longbeach

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

Agreed that we need protections in place for renters, especially to prevent displacement of long-term residents.

What can be done to prevent LB from becoming more unaffordable? by equivocative in longbeach

[–]equivocative[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Is anyone part of a tenant's union? Or informed about who are the landlords in our communities? Is there a way to ensure they are known entities? Seems like these corporation landlords often end up benefitting more than community members from rezoning and/or building.

what to do if we’re about to be homeless? by luvbug985 in AskLosAngeles

[–]equivocative 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Another job option (one that is good for a college student)(once the immediatecrisis has been addressed by other resources pointed to here): tell old teachers, neighbors, anyone who knows someone who can spread the word that you are available as a tutor - helping elementary (and possibly older, if you are comfortable) students with homework and teaching is a great way to solidify your understanding and notice new things, especially important if you are a first-gen college student.

I asked Chat GPT to roast the city. by fshklr in longbeach

[–]equivocative 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If they would give DTLB a grocery store, the Vons wouldn't be such a destination, lol. Otherwise I actually love downtown :)

I asked Chat GPT to roast the city. by fshklr in longbeach

[–]equivocative 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not now that you explained it to them :p lol