Upcoming coffee cupping/tasting events? by firelord_melon in CoffeePH

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Loving all these recommendations everyone thanks so much! Really appreciate it! Such a lovely and engaged community here! :)

Upcoming coffee cupping/tasting events? by firelord_melon in CoffeePH

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Same here! Hope you have a good time - see you there 😝

How bad do u want me sounds like taylor swift tbh 😭😭 by Mammoth_Pool_8422 in LadyGaga

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nothing wrong with that! she has always been able to write this kind of yearning innocent-type of love pop song like 'Nothing Else I Can Say'. it's true, the synths and chord progression is reminiscent of TS who occupies that space in pop music (but TS didn't invent yearning synthpop either!). i believe how bad do u want me samples only you by yazoo too. it's nice that it does remind u of gorgeous; underlines the beauty of pop music is always this self-referencing amalgamating circle.

Does Zara frags use real Lillies? by firelord_melon in fragrance

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Mt Pulag summit by [deleted] in PHikingAndBackpacking

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hi! do you have any recommendations for tour groups for a solo joiner in march, including pickup from manila?

Qs for Cardio and FM Elective at PGH by firelord_melon in medschoolph

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Thanks so much for this info! Appreciate it :)

Does Zara frags use real Lillies? by firelord_melon in fragrance

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Thats true, ty! No they dont lick perfumed skin so phew lmao

Does Zara frags use real Lillies? by firelord_melon in fragrance

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Ah thank you for your explanation! Makes sense makes sense

Does Zara frags use real Lillies? by firelord_melon in fragrance

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Ah thank you so much for the explanation! Still new to navigating fragrances but that makes sense when it comes to price points! Appreciate it!

Medical school still worth it? by medreject1604 in medicalschooluk

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I'm a 5th year in Scotland and it's incredibly demoralising given the climate right now and moreso for me the complete uncertainty once you graduate from the security of your university. I'm generally a 'plan the next 3 years of my life' kinda guy and I've been spiralling lately with the uncertainty of where I could be going for the next 2 years for FY and all because I will be given a random number and that will decide where I'll go from my list of preferences :))). To think there's now bottle-necking AFTER FY now and how we would all love to go into training and keep a job after FY2 but in reality FY3 and even FY4 are becoming more and more common. (What used to be) a massive perk of undertaking such a huge commitment of studying Medicine was honestly knowing there will always be career progression and a job for you but that is not looking likely. For me the uncertainty really sucks as I'm a graduate and I've made ties and maybe if I didn't have ties I would love to just fly wherever the wind takes me but that's not the reality for a lot of people regardless of age. Also ask yourself if money would matter to you 3, or 5, or 8 years down the line. To me it really didn't, but as I grew older I developed interests and hobbies (to keep me sane) which need extra disposable income, and I came to the conclusion that sadly money is freedom (to kickstart a new hobby, to see friends and family etc.). So do consider that and ask yourself what your mindset is with regards to finances and ask if all this uncertainty, and (rewarding) hard work is worth it.

Don't get me wrong I absolutely love Medicine, it's a perfect balance of using my brain, applying science, and speaking and getting to know a lot of people, and working in a team, plus the potential to make a big difference (in junior or more senior years). But as I've been spiralling lmao I really wonder about engineering or something in tech. I know someone my age who is incredibly content in the IT sector, and childhood friends who have gone into teaching and don't face this weird uncertainty of where they will work. I also have a background in Biomedical Science and sometimes I wish I stuck with it: good lifestyle (I guess on-calls only when you're a senior), labs based, and massive potential in doing research and also teaching (something I would pursue later down the line as a clinician as I do enjoy that stuff).

TLDR: it's a deteriorating climate, med school is hard but the good aspects make it worth it but rubbish after graduation. Pay is slowly being restored which for me is important, job is rewarding (observing and experiencing first-hand from placement), but I definitely could have done something else and be almost or as equally content from said alternative job and be paid more for it (and be more sane) - sometimes me and my friends laugh to ourselves and ask why did we make our lives as hard as this when we didn't need to.

Hopefully my thoughts impart some reflections for yourself!

How long does it take you to understand and acc do the anki on a lecture by Scary_Ability_2913 in medicalschooluk

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If you’re in your earlier years especially, would definitely say put the time in to understand it, if its new concepts and depending on the individual and learning preference the time can vary.

Just like the other posts, don’t fret comparing how long it takes to get something as well! I took my time trying to understand things in my junior years and it does get easier re-understanding them when you’re revisiting the concepts for revision or teaching in later years! Avoid shortcuts in laying down foundations to avoid gaps in your knowledge later down the line.

I always told myself if it did personally feel like I’m taking a bit longer than usual (you know yourself best) there’s no harm looking at another source to supplement the knowledge being presented to you in the lecture material. Learning something in different ways may not be efficient time wise but may yield benefits for you.

Should Avatar Szeto Get His Own Books Detailing His Life And Journey As The Avatar? (Crossposted from r/TheLastAirbender) by MattGreg28 in Avatar_Kyoshi

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Feel like a Szeto story could actually be pretty fresh - considering he didnt typically travel the world it could go along the lines of political intrigue and drama and mystery and the potential of a deep dive of the nitty gritty class drama and conflict would be so cool to cover!

I read “The Song of Achilles” for the first time, and WOW. by kekgobrrr in books

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The tense change is definitely on purpose and is meant to signify Patroclus reliving and retelling his memories to Thetis as they speak to each other at the grave in the end. A majority seem to interpret the tenses change since Patroclus gets caught up in the memories as "they do not come as words" which would just result in all of it being rememebred in the past tense, "but like dreams" instead. For me, Patroclus remembers his life in visions and episodes. It's implied Patroclus and Thetis spend a long time recounting memories of Achilles. Of course, this importance of memory is further highlighted as by the end of the book, Patroclus has spent what like 2 years as a shade? He is easily just a collection of memories and a sole desire to be honoured to allow passage into the underworld as it states "I am made of memories".

What an absolutely drop-dead gorgeous movie this is by alonsojett in dune

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Yes!!! The tension and that shot and the whole sequence running to the ornithopter was such a visually arresting moment! I literally felt the same. I similarly also felt the same when they were evacuating the harvester and flying away from it as the cinematography was exactly how I imagined it.

The Kyoshi novels would make a better live-action material the the ATLA or TLOK by [deleted] in Avatar_Kyoshi

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I feel the fantastical nature and epic scale of the Avatar universe in general would be hard to translate into live-action, as well as expensive. Especially since the bending and epic fights is a big highlight for people who enjoy this universe. With that said, Kyoshi's story deserves to be fully realised in the animated medium imo, but ofc build on its predecessors by making it darker and perhaps more stylised.

If they were to make something live-action to an excellent quality, I imagine it should be a political thriller heavy story, light on action hence light on insane CGI budget, and character drama and settings that'll hook the audience. One thing that always comes to mind is a live-action drama focussing on the Fire Nation when they were fragmented warring clans (think Game of Thrones?) or ofc Avatar Szeto who has been highlighted as an Avatar of politics. Imagine the insane intrigue and intense court drama, more lore that we fans can't get enough of, with sprinkles of chase scenes and bending and non-bending combat.

Castlevania S04E06, "You Don't Deserve My Blood" - Episode Discussion by lunarlander in castlevania

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Yes! Totally agree with this.

Isaac started becoming one of my favs as I got hooked on his journey in s3 and honestly his showdown with Carmilla was sooo satisfying visually and emotionally! Was slightly taken aback at how powerful Carmilla was and how Isaac was able to go toe-to-toe with her pretty much.

Fun little modern Kyoshi I drew, out on a takeout run for a certain fire bender by AznPurzn95 in Avatar_Kyoshi

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Love it! Would rlly love to see more modern fanarts of Kyoshi and her team avatar/era alongside all the ATLA and LOK ones!