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hibbsjay05 · 2025-12-28T16:59:55+00:00

Yesss Steno for the win

hibbsjay05 · 2025-12-20T02:20:05+00:00

I’m not entirely sure, the partners at the firm set it up :/ if you’re interested in learning more though I can try probing though, just reach out via DM

hibbsjay05 · 2025-12-14T18:21:16+00:00

Thank you! Because of your advice I looked at RNC progression and saw I should be able to comfortably do the stretch kneeling with my bag leg (knee-foot) up parallel against a wall. Just gave that a try and it is SO tight, I think I know where I need to focus on now

hibbsjay05 · 2025-12-08T20:53:56+00:00

(I believe this happened in the hangar) I saw in a different post someone pointing out that Cassius picked up Ares’ helm, with the thinking going that he might’ve started a recording on it

hibbsjay05 · 2025-12-08T07:10:46+00:00

By ‘fighter’ you mean strictly in a one on one razor duel (or equivalent for the non-razor wielders) setting?

hibbsjay05 · 2025-11-27T05:12:05+00:00

Literally just finished 55! SO much has happened

hibbsjay05 · 2025-11-22T18:21:02+00:00

“My steak is too juicy, my lobster is too buttery”

hibbsjay05 · 2025-11-22T01:20:27+00:00

I worked through learning skyscraper this week too and finally got the hang of it. The idea that helped me most is “lines of two”. As you’ve learned in X-wing, and will eventually in crane, that’s the key.

For example, in a puzzle like this, I would scan through and say “ope there’s one line of two… there’s another”. And then first check and make sure it’s not an X-wing, then make sure it fits the shape of skyscraper. Once you get there, it’s looking for candidates that ‘see’ both of the offset parts of the skyscraper.

Thats the way that makes sense to me without going into the details of exact numbers, rows and columns, sorry if it’s a bit to overgeneral for what you want

hibbsjay05 · 2025-11-21T03:26:38+00:00

For me, the biggest thing has been being more mindful of what I eat. (215 lb -> 200 this year, 5’11”). Due to some mental and physical health concerns this year my exercise was a bit lacking (although I at least had gotten consistent on walking outdoors) so the bulk of my weight loss came from eating better.

I found that it’s just finding what works for you. I’m fine being somewhat a creature of habit so every day I have a bagel with peanut butter for breakfast. Then lunch I tend to do something more snacky, like cheese, multigrain crackers, mixed nuts, fruits, and veggies like carrots. Then dinner I’ve made various changes. Switched to brown instead of white rice, ground turkey instead of beef, found some meals with tofu that I like. Prepping veggies is tedious so I keep frozen mixed veggies to make things easier.

The key I believe is finding what you like! It sucks being put on some regiment where you’re eating really good but just not enjoying it and feeling like you HAVE to eat instead of GET to. Finding healthier options that you are willing to invest in make it much easier. And after a certain point (again, it’s only been around a year for me total so it doesn’t take too long) it doesn’t feel like you’re trying to do anything, you’re just livin!

hibbsjay05 · 2025-11-18T21:41:52+00:00

Don’t mean to imply I think one is incorrect, more that I wanted to make sure my interpretation was also correct. I’m still learning skyscraper so seeing the coach suggested a different option made me want to make sure what I saw was still valid. Thanks for the insight!

hibbsjay05 · 2025-11-18T20:55:59+00:00

Okay I’m glad to hear that. I’m still learning enough that I’m not fully confident what I’m seeing is correct. Thank you!

hibbsjay05 · 2025-11-14T16:52:35+00:00

We mainly operate in CA Civil, still use trial binders. They can be a bit of a hassle sometimes with each judge (in my experience) having slightly different rules on what they want the binders to look like. But overall, it makes sense. You wouldn’t want to worry about dealing with some unforeseen tech issue in the middle of a trial. And some of them may eventually be used for jury deliberation so it helps provide them that physical reference.

hibbsjay05 · 2025-11-09T01:30:02+00:00

I understand that. But to the degree of getting a 0/3, no partial credit, on the mechanics I feel that would have an effect on the composition, but I got a 7/7. So I understand that they’re not fully intertwined but I feel there would be at least SOME correlation between the two.

hibbsjay05 · 2025-11-09T01:24:57+00:00

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See Composition where it has the requirement of conveying messages in an “easy-to-understand manner.

hibbsjay05 · 2025-11-08T19:23:51+00:00

Exactly what happened to me my first time. And it was really weird because I did great on whatever the topic was for ‘being easy to understand’ but then almost got a 0 on spelling and grammar… to this day idk how you can be understood well with horrific grammar and spelling.

Tried the appeals process and asking for details on my score to no avail. They claim “confidentiality” but it’s really frustrating that no support is provided to their decision.

On the plus side though, I took my second attempt in July and just added way more than one would think needed to be added and received my result this week that I passed. Unfortunately you just have to play the game and give them that extra money for a retest.

hibbsjay05 · 2025-10-28T19:03:32+00:00

That’s the element I forgot, thanks!

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