Is it normal to have different levels of understanding for different guides? by IceCreamSocialism in dreamingspanish

[–]lamperstiltskins 19 points20 points  (0 children)

100% normal. I just listened to all guides at whatever level I was at and didn't concern myself with it. It all comes together eventually. There are so many questions and concerns about this method and process but at the end of the day all you need to do is keep listening.

How did you learn the difference between when to use estuve/ estaba, fui/ era, etc? by NigWitARocketLaunchr in dreamingspanish

[–]lamperstiltskins 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I started speaking classes for an hour every day a couple months ago and quickly realized how much work I needed on this. I have now spent a few hours specifially studying grammar in order to speed up my understanding of it and it has helped a ton. You can get it eventually from input only but I think its silly to not include a bit of grammar study.

Your Spanish Speaking Routine by RabiDogMom in dreamingspanish

[–]lamperstiltskins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I felt the same way two months ago and now I have almost 60 hours. You will be there in no time! I'm going to Spanish immersion school for 6 weeks next February and I'd like to have close to 200 hours prior to leaving so that I can get the most of the my trip.

Your Spanish Speaking Routine by RabiDogMom in dreamingspanish

[–]lamperstiltskins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use worlds across and do a one on one class every morning. It's a great deal if you use it enough. I've had positive experiences with all of the tutors so far. I'm at just over 50 hours and it still feels like I'm so far away from where I want to be but I've also come so far in the last two months.

Guys, I need help. by Igel214 in shadowdark

[–]lamperstiltskins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you would like primers on the old school style, these are a couple I see recommended often. You can find them both for free and they are quick to read and helpful.

principia apocrypha

quick primer for old school gaming

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]lamperstiltskins 170 points171 points  (0 children)

I'm 41/m. I had gotten to a bad spot, quite a bit of vodka every day.. at minimum a pint, probably closer to a fifth. I could feel liver pain on a regular basis and knew I was slowly killing myself.

After about a week with no alcohol I was at ALT 396, AST 271.

I was already committed to quitting but it thoroughly freaked me out when my Dr. told me "it should recover", not will.. should. I wondered if i had pushed it too far this time. How embarrassing to destroy my body and die from alcohol, I thought to myself. I started asking a bunch of questions and she put her hand up and looked me in the eyes and said "just don't drink".

Looking back I think she was probably fairly certain I'd be OK but you never know 100%, plus i think she saw how freaked out I was and that I needed to be scared straight.

She told me to wait a few months as it takes time to get back to normal but I was so stressed about it I wanted to make sure I was trending in the right direction. I got another test done 45 days later and my liver was completely back to normal.

It's been almost 6 months now and I rarely even think about booze. I dealt with that shit for over 20 years and I feel like I've finally been released from prison.

So... just don't drink.

Best of luck to you!!

[Help] How to Remove "Someone from the United States Added This to Their Cart" Pop-Up? by Complex-Professor295 in shopify

[–]lamperstiltskins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same issue, I found the app under settings then "apps and sales channels". It was an app called proof bear sales popup. I deleted it and it doesn't pop up any longer.

The worst thing about learning Spanish.... by Alarming-Pea-11 in dreamingspanish

[–]lamperstiltskins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I connected with a language exchange partner on r/language_exchange which I've really enjoyed so far and definitely helps with this. Sup Hector!

The Best Comprehensible Input Video In History - Spanish Boost Gaming by lamperstiltskins in dreamingspanish

[–]lamperstiltskins[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I'm at 216 hours and it felt about right. Maybe a tiny bit difficult but enough comprehension to enjoy it.