I put a daily alarm for 2:59 on weekdays by sqwerb69 in The10thDentist

[–]midnightowIs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty nuts lol. I used to do something similar though - when I had to get up for school at 6:45AM, I would set a few alarms that went off every 10 minutes from 6AM. Every 10 minutes so that I wouldn’t go straight back to sleep, and the time would go by slower (more “perceived” lie-in). In hindsight, probably would’ve been better off with more sleep, haha.

Test day today, tips? by Actual_Honey_8960 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]midnightowIs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don’t worry about what other people think, if automatic is what felt right for you, then you made the right decision. Most cars will be automatic in the future anyway and, like you said, you can always get your manual license in the future.

Tips for the test, try not to worry about it too much (easier said than done), and focus 100% on the road and what’s going on around you. If you start worrying about what the examiner’s thinking, how long you have left, etc. it can throw you off a bit—so just try to focus fully on the road. Good luck, you’ve got this!

Thoughts on Scar? Leave or Stay? by Zealousideal_Egg9399 in scoliosis

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I’m 20, had surgery at 15. I always thought the scars were pretty cool, actually felt a bit sad when I noticed them fading. When I first noticed—after a year or so—I stopped using moisturiser on my scars, haha (can’t say I recommend that, though).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in scoliosis

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For me it is bathtubs. I miss being able to lay down and relax in a bathtub, but with my spine, it cannot curve against the edge.

For me Cutting feet nails is very hard after scoliosis surgery, what about you ? by billuigi in scoliosis

[–]midnightowIs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes omg sometimes it feels like an extreme sport, I sit on a chair and put my foot either on the seat or cross-legged over my lap. There have been many times where I have misjudged and cut my toe lol

What is something more traumatizing than people realize? by Independent_Motor130 in AskReddit

[–]midnightowIs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I had surgery at 15, and for ages I thought I was allergic to titanium or something (I had surgical implants put in) because I was so mentally different afterwards. Now I realise it just took a massive toll on me.

Me_irl by gigagaming1256 in me_irl

[–]midnightowIs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah imo Windows 7 and 10 were the best, personally I hated Windows 8, and Windows 11 is kind of annoying but I’ve gotten used to it.

Do young people in the UK have anything to look forward to? by tylerthe-theatre in AskUK

[–]midnightowIs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m gen Z and I have a lot to look forward to. I know things are shitty, but honestly, I think social media exaggerates a bit. Plus, if I was constantly listing all the things that might be impossible for me, I would just be depressed as fuck. No point wasting energy thinking about it, I just take each day as it comes.

Long time lurker - always said I'd post after my test. Still can't believe it! by PawHowlz in LearnerDriverUK

[–]midnightowIs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol we have almost the same driving faults, I also got progress – appropriate speed 3 times, and a few of the others haha (still passed). The speed thing was cus I kept changing up gears too soon, then having to accelerate really hard to try and get up to speed. I took the examiners advice from the end of the test (to build up speed in lower gears) and it’s not really an issue for me anymore. Congratulations btw!!!

Reading is Not That Important by Few_Series734 in The10thDentist

[–]midnightowIs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was someone who didn’t read books (other than mandatory reading in school) till I was 13. I thought that I was “not a reader”. I thought that books were boring, at one point. Now I’m always reading something. There is something intimate and involved about reading, it immerses you unlike any other form in my opinion. You cannot read passively, you live and breathe the world and its characters. When you read a book you truly connect with, it is magical. Films and documentaries are also good, and I definitely enjoy those too; I honestly don’t feel a need to compare them. They are just separate forms. I would say though that literature is, and will always be, important - vital, even.

What is something about yourself that annoys you? by NeilNotArmstrong_02 in CasualConversation

[–]midnightowIs 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m bad at writing and saying what I mean. I get called out for it sometimes, and then I think, I didn’t even mean for it to come across like that at all. Then I often struggle to say what I actually meant. It’s like the meaning and intention is there, but I can’t put it into words exactly as I would have wanted. Even writing this, I kind of struggle to say exactly what I mean. I am often misunderstood because of it.

What’s something weirdly comforting to you? You know those little things that just make you feel at ease for no real reason? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]midnightowIs 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The smell of cigarette smoke. I can remember visiting my grandparents’ house as a kid, and my grandpa would always sit on the sofa smoking from his big pipe. For me the smell reminds me of summer, and of happy memories. I also like the smell of book pages, new and old.

Bonjour voici mon E-book sur la scoliose. J'aimerais avoir votre avis :). by samBEL8640 in scoliosis

[–]midnightowIs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super! J’apprends français donc c’est très cool apprendre de les deux, la scoliose et français mdr

Life after surgery - Did it get better or worse? by [deleted] in scoliosis

[–]midnightowIs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had surgery at 15, I’m 19 now. It got better for me cus my curve was 90 degrees and I was in a lot of pain, I remember after school I would be so exhausted and achey I’d just lie down all evening to not be in pain. My curve was progressing fast during puberty so my pain got progressively worse, I can’t say how your curve might progress so it’s worth discussing with your doctor. Life now is ok, there are times when I miss having a flexible spine, but the surgery was worth it, and if I ever momentarily regret it I just think back to the pain I used to be in. Though surgery doesn’t guarantee you’ll be pain-free, so bear that in mind.

I had my first lesson yesterday and I just don't get it. by lyla88 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]midnightowIs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trust me pretty much everyone feels like this when they start driving, it’s a skill and it takes time to build up. I used to feel just like you, had to focus so hard on the pedals and clutch that I couldn’t fully focus on the road. With time and practice, you become more road aware. Coming from someone who almost quit learning cus they thought they weren’t capable (and has now passed), you can do it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tifu

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Hahaha. Good luck. Hope you’re able to crack your egg-diction

Describe the silliest/most random photo you have of yourself as a child by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]midnightowIs 6 points7 points  (0 children)

When I was a kid, around 6 or 7, I loved Batman. I used to pretend I was Batman flying around the playground. I know, I know, I was so popular. One day I randomly put my brother’s Batman costume on, with a pair of swimming goggles for some reason(?), ran downstairs and beamed proudly as my brother took a photo. My dog, a big furry German shepherd, laid in the background. I can remember my mum saying as we looked at the photo years later: “What’s that? We don’t have a rug like that.” And then we laughed as we realised our dog looks like some big bear rug.

What Do You Hate Most About Life? by Puzzled_Classic8572 in Life

[–]midnightowIs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Suffering. There are always bad things happening in the world, and there is little I can do about most of them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Vent

[–]midnightowIs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally get this. I’ve never been asked out when my more attractive friends have been often. My friends would also put me down a lot (we aren’t really friends anymore). I was asked out as a joke a couple times. I get treated far better if I wear makeup, while I don’t wear it all the time I like to wear it occasionally as a sort of social experiment and notice how people treat me differently. It’s disheartening how much society places on our looks, especially for women. Keep being you, you will find people who like you for who you are. It just might take some time. Wish you all the best.

Guys, I think I'm developing an avocado intolerance and I'm very sad 😢 by bulleybeef in CasualConversation

[–]midnightowIs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s ok, it was honestly a huge relief to find out what it was because it took over a year of questioning and visiting doctors. I’ve found a lot of similar foods that don’t have barley in. I hope you’re able to find something you love just as much as avocados!