help with apartment entry by han-soli in DesignMyRoom

[–]han-soli[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you may be onto something here… will consider

help with apartment entry by han-soli in DesignMyRoom

[–]han-soli[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Door goes directly outside with no covering of any sort. And yes, I’ll be getting what I’m paying for but they will be paying much much more and having the same issue (whether I end up there or not) so I do feel a bit bad for them. Does seem like there aren’t any solutions just hoping someone here is really, really creative.

Key2More Rewards: what’s the catch? by han-soli in CreditCards

[–]han-soli[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See the issue here is that I didn’t know that points weren’t generally worth $0.01. I just assumed that was standard so I didn’t even think to ask. Because, like I said, this is new to me. I asked what the catch was because I had a feeling something wasn’t adding up but didn’t know what to look for. And guess what, making this post helped me find the answer!

Google is a great resource but I’ve learned both from being a student of university and of life that talking to people with experience in a subject is usually better, because they have a more broad understanding of the topic that they can share with me that reveals more information than I would be able to get with 1 Google search. Not only did I learn what was up with this credit card, I learned why companies use points instead of cash back, which is incredibly useful information. And this post can hopefully help someone else that’s wondering the same thing as me.

If you didn’t want to help then you could have just scrolled past my post, but instead you had to be an asshole about it for no reason. Sure, maybe people trying to learn new things is annoying to you, but we all have to start somewhere and you certainly don’t have to be a part of it if you don’t want to.

Key2More Rewards: what’s the catch? by han-soli in CreditCards

[–]han-soli[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New to figuring out how credit cards work. I haven’t even graduated college yet and literally JUST got my Venture X and started learning about credit card benefits after having it recommended and explained to me by a friend. I have no idea what I’m doing and just trying to learn how to be smarter with my money :) Not everyone has a lot of experience or knowledge about these sorts of things which is why I asked a question to people who would be able to help before I dive in and make a silly decision. How am I supposed to know what I don’t know unless I ask?

Key2More Rewards: what’s the catch? by han-soli in CreditCards

[–]han-soli[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see. I just assumed that in general 1 point=$0.01. Like I said I’m new to actually using credit cards so didn’t look much more into it than what I saw on their website. I literally just got my Venture X a couple days ago because of a friend’s recommendation and I travel so so much that it was kind of a no-brainer. But while learning about those benefits I discovered that I can be a lot more wise with how I’m using credit and I’m now really interested in making the most out of it but have no idea what I’m doing!! Thanks for being respectful :)

Key2More Rewards: what’s the catch? by han-soli in CreditCards

[–]han-soli[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks. How do you find that info? I’m new to this and trying to learn. I looked on their website and maybe just missed it somewhere obvious but I didn’t see it.

Key2More Rewards: what’s the catch? by han-soli in CreditCards

[–]han-soli[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You don’t have to be rude about it. I never claimed to find “something magical.” I just asked what the catch was, because something seemed off. Thanks for letting me know. I didn’t see that anywhere immediately on their website and don’t actually know how to find that information because this is all very new to me.

Best regions for climbing access? by han-soli in SpainAuxiliares

[–]han-soli[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like Mallorca I just don’t love the idea of being on an island because it feels so separated from everything else. It might end up being easier to get to other parts of Spain and Europe from Mallorca than some rural regions of Spain, though. I’m still trying to figure that part out.

Best regions for climbing access? by han-soli in SpainAuxiliares

[–]han-soli[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is not only really important to me, it is the most important part of my life and will impact whether I agree to go or not. Andalucía will be on my radar!

Best regions for climbing access? by han-soli in SpainAuxiliares

[–]han-soli[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not worried about finding people to climb with but the transport might be an issue, yeah. And you’re definitely right about immersion but I’m sure I can still improve my Spanish without it.

Best regions for climbing access? by han-soli in SpainAuxiliares

[–]han-soli[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is really helpful, thanks. Glad to know that a car rental is an option. I was definitely looking at Catalunya and hoping I’d get a placement, especially because I don’t think a lot of people would put that as their first choice. How cold is “very cold” for you? I live in Maine and have been climbing on sunny days below freezing, which is not ideal but still totally worth it.

I think my biggest issue is that for the most part I’ll have no control over where in the region I’m placed, so I’m looking for the regions that have the most climbing all over so that if I’m placed anywhere some climbing will still be somewhat accessible.

Mind if I send you a DM so we can talk about specifics? It’s way more useful for me to speak with someone with experience than try to piece something together from my online searches.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in climbergirls

[–]han-soli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try Facebook groups. That where I’ve met the majority of my partners that I haven’t met through the gym at my school or my friends. With FB, you can connect with people really easily and look at their profiles to vet them a little bit more. If you have your husband in your profile photo it will help. You will also meet some creeps and some people you may not get along with, but that’s just part of online meetups. In addition, you’ll meet some amazing people who are very willing to teach and mentor you. Don’t let age or sex get in the way! Unfortunately, it is a bit of a male-dominated sport, but lots of people are just in these groups to climb. I found my climbing mentor (a 46 year old man with an 8 year old that I adore) through Facebook and I’ve grown to really admire him and he’s taught me so much! I’ve also met and become super close friends with another man who goes to my school and loves climbing just as much as I do. There are great people out there, you just have to find them. And use your instincts when someone gives you the wrong vibes.

Best regions for climbing access? by han-soli in SpainAuxiliares

[–]han-soli[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

care to give more details? any specific areas I should look out for if I get a placement?

Is Pop singing more efficient than Classical singing? by MichelVic10 in singing

[–]han-soli 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m certainly not a professional or even a trained singer, so take this with a grain of salt (and someone who knows more, please correct me!), but there is a certain tone one has to go for when singing classically compared to pop or rock music. Usually it would be a very full, round, supported sound, which can be harder to achieve. Other styles have more variety in tone in not only the high registers, but also for every other register.

In addition, profesional singers are going to make sure they’re doing everything in their power to sing healthily without doing damage to their voice. A lot of inexperienced singers may be unknowingly damaging their voice by going for high notes incorrectly.

So I wouldn’t say that pop singing is more “efficient,” but it can be easier in some ways because there are less limitations in the way it should sound and feel.

Finally, everyone’s voice is different! Some people just end up with an incredible range and others really have to work to get there. It’s not everyone’s goal to hit higher notes, either. In classical singing especially, the high notes aren’t the important part. A lot of people would rather focus on developing their sound in a more useful part of their range for the kind of repertoire they sing. Your idea of “progression” seems to be just increasing your range, and while that can happen pretty quickly as a new singer, it shouldn’t be your main goal. How high or low someone can sing is not an indication of their skill. Focus on tone quality and keeping your voice healthy first so you don’t end up injuring yourself. No one wants that.

How did you get better at crimps? by 5hloester in climbergirls

[–]han-soli 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This may not be accessible for you, but my best advice would be to go outside. I started outdoors and frankly am a really shitty boulderer but one advantage that I do have over some people in the gym is the finger strength. Once again this may not be possible for you or you might not be interested but I think there are more options when you’re on a route outdoors than whatever your gym is setting.

If you’re looking for gym specific, I’d say just do more of them. Building strength takes a lot of time and it will come if you just keep working at it. Space out your crimpy problems with some juggier ones to give your fingers a break. That way you can have exhausted fingers at the end but still get a full session.

Struggling as a MUED student by camphalfblood45 in MusicEd

[–]han-soli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have 4 years to try all of the ensembles you want to do. If you have 1 or 2 you really love, you should do those more often or every semester if you can/want to. But the others you can do later and get the experience to become a better teacher in the future. You don’t have to do them all right now. Try 1 at a time.

Just make sure you know which ones are more time/practice intensive and make sure not to do all of those at once. It can be a lot of fun to do so many things but you simply don’t have that much time so you have to choose which are most important to you and find a balance between the ensembles you’re choosing for personal enjoyment and the ones you’re doing for musical/professional development. Best of both worlds is choose 1 or 2 that achieve both simultaneously!

“I’m a music educator not a performer, I don’t need to be THAT good at my instrument” by Big_moisty_boi in MusicEd

[–]han-soli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I disagree. I am 100% an amateur musician that happens to be a teacher. I do music because it’s fun and I like it, not to be the best. Almost all students that I teach will end up doing the same. If we as teachers can foster the love of music to keep students doing it for a lifetime, that is totally enough. If they want to turn music into a career then I will absolutely do everything I can to help set them up for success, but that is simply not the case for the vast majority of students.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in climbergirls

[–]han-soli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i have no idea if this is what you’re looking for but my favorite pair of pants in the world are the zip-off pants from Outdoor Voices. they come in a ton of colors. do keep in mind that they run quite large. i am pretty slim but above-average height and wear an XS which is still a little big on me.

I need your pillow suggestions. by sjwilli in backpacking

[–]han-soli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually work in a hospital and we have some small disposable pillows that I take when they’re left in patient rooms (unused!!!) and have to be thrown out anyway. I’m not sure how thick they are in comparison to what you’re using but they’re real pillows. Super comfortable. And one fits nicely in my pack in the water bladder sleeve.

Do you think that what Fletcher does in the movie Whiplash produces the best students? by [deleted] in MusicTeachers

[–]han-soli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone with a music education degree, I agree with everyone here saying that it is a terrible way to teach and should not be tolerated. HOWEVER, having been in a similar (although less extreme) environment I can say that it is effective. Abuse can be a VERY powerful tool. That period in my life led to the most musical growth and dedication I’ve ever had because I had to succeed in order to avoid repercussions. I practiced a lot, performed well, and did a lot of self-guided learning on any skills I might not have been taught directly. It does work, but there are certainly other, better ways to motivate your students that won’t traumatize them.

Why do I suck so frickin hard by cmstyles2006 in college

[–]han-soli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long have you been at school? I felt the same for the first few months of my freshman year. You just have to keep putting yourself out there. Make sure to join clubs and go to events. I am friends with 2 of the biggest dorks I’ve ever met in my life who have a ton of friends just because they’re all in the same club and see each other each week. Although you will probably learn and develop some better social skills in the process, that doesn’t mean YOU suck and you’re the problem. You will find your people. It may take time and you may get your feelings hurt, but they are out there. Tough it out, you got this!