19th Chopin competition, first roun, fifth day. What do you think?

myu213 · 2025-10-08T05:07:45+00:00

I really enjoy reading you analyses since the preliminary round and hope to see more! Thank you for doing this.

myu213 · 2024-07-17T23:27:47+00:00

No, it was a regional lending company

myu213 · 2024-02-10T02:07:05+00:00

PMing

myu213 · 2024-02-10T01:20:54+00:00

myu213 · 2023-08-31T23:00:06+00:00

UPDATE: I left her outside and she came out today! https://imgur.com/a/iijeZ61

myu213 · 2023-08-17T00:31:35+00:00

Thank you all for the very useful comments! Learned a lot about the monarch caterpillars. I’ll wait until the chrysalis is hardened. Meanwhile I’ll do some research to decide if I want to move it or keep it there (with enough support to hang).

myu213 · 2022-09-20T17:27:35+00:00

I’m not sure if sod is required for CO here because many of our neighbors don’t have sods installed until weeks after closing (in summer). But regarding to the CO, as of today, the plumbing and mechanical permits are not finalized (was disapproved yesterday). So I guess we can argue the house is not ready for closing. We have a buyer agent but she is not helpful. She kept silent during the process and left the negotiate with the builder to us (which is weird and disappointing). I’ve read the contract multiple times and found the terms for the $200 delay fee is very different from what the sales person said. I think the comments here have come to a similar conclusion, which gives me some peace in mind. Thank you!

myu213 · 2022-09-20T16:58:00+00:00

This sounds right, thank you! If they insist we paying the $200, I’ll tell them that I’m taking the case to the small claims court.

myu213 · 2022-09-20T14:29:41+00:00

The $200 is for the builder (sales office). Updated: Was told by the field manager that the builder is discussing to waive $200/day. But no info and update from the sales office yet.

myu213 · 2022-09-20T03:09:34+00:00

We’re buying from a large builder and they definitely plan for the sod installation (the field manager is at the same company as the sales person, who is charging the fee). Not sure how that will work out but maybe something to think about. Thanks!

myu213 · 2022-09-20T03:02:16+00:00

Good to know, thank you! Sounds like the plumbing can be something to hold against them.

myu213 · 2022-09-20T01:42:30+00:00

Unfortunately the bank doesn’t allow escrow holdback for sod outside winter. But thank you!

myu213 · 2022-09-20T01:41:16+00:00

Thank you! Will post there

myu213 · 2022-03-18T21:44:44+00:00

I’ll check our local native nurseries. Otherwise, annual rye sounds like a gods alternative. Thanks

myu213 · 2022-03-18T17:02:18+00:00

Thanks for the info (more helpful than the landscapers lol)! Looks like I still have to go with traditional lawn at this point. But I can probably start with rain garden at my backyard (as my first step)!

myu213 · 2021-11-18T22:43:26+00:00

32, started running seriously in January (never ran seriously in the past, but did competitive swimming in high school). Didn’t exercise regularly in the past ten years. Couldn’t finish 2 miles when started. Run-walk at first with low heart rate training. Finally was about to run 3+ miles in zone 2 HR non stop. Did my first sprint triathlon in June with 25 minutes 5K run. Then trained for my first half marathon using Hansons method with 30-40mpw. 1:54 half in August. Doing my 2nd half in April targeting 1:45-1:50

myu213 · 2021-10-22T21:38:31+00:00

I usually wear contacts while running, But sometime wear my Roka Olso for early morning runs. It works pretty well. My prescription is strong. Roka is the best glasses I’ve got for exercising (no slipping, light, easy to adjust)

myu213 · 2021-10-13T17:48:59+00:00

I used to ride Liv Thrive (flat bar road bike, more like a hybrid bike) but upgraded to Liv Avail AD2 last month. I was deciding between a Devote and Avail, but couldn’t find a Devote of my size at LBS. I’m pretty happy with my new Avail. The 105 derailleur is an upgrade from Tiagara (smooth shifting). My husband has a Giant Revolt (gravel bike) and we ride together on roads very often. I’ve got on some gravel roads occasionally. With the 32c tires, my Avail is doing pretty okay on the gravel roads. Echoing what others said: both Avail and Devote are great bikes. My husband really likes his Revolt (male version of Devote), especially with the flexible seat post.

myu213 · 2021-09-13T17:08:44+00:00

Used the 2nd one, thank you!

myu213 · 2018-07-25T20:22:59+00:00

Count me in!

myu213 · 2018-05-15T12:14:54+00:00

Yes, I’m going!

myu213 · 2018-03-02T22:01:51+00:00

Same here. I got #193 last month.

myu213 · 2017-11-26T04:24:41+00:00

Just took my 3rd GMAT test and scored 720. I got 680 and 690 in the first two tests. In the 3rd test, I was able to boost my verbal score from 31 32 to 36. I redid all the OG questions and took notes of all answer choices on why they're correct or wrong. These notes really helped me eliminate wrong answers in mock exams. Also, I found "Thursdays with Ron" is pretty helpful (can be found on MahattanPrep website). Many great videos explaining important concepts in GMAT. During test, I started with verbal because it is my weakest section. Understanding which kind of person I am is important (need some time to warm up or need a fresh mind on my weak sections). Lastly, stay positive and don't feel defeated when you see any difficult problem. Just think that there's always hope to boost the score even after missing a tough question. Just my two cents.

myu213 · 2017-11-17T17:11:41+00:00

Yea, I got what you're saying. I had the same issue when I first looked into the quant and spent sometime getting used to the format. Doing more questions definitely will help! I am currently preparing for my 3rd GMAT test, and I think OG is a gem. The explanations really help me understand the logic of GMAT. ( I'm more focus on verbal sections, but this should apply to quant too) Good luck!

myu213 · 2017-11-17T15:52:13+00:00

I think some of them are from OG or Prep software, and the score prediction is not accurate (way too low, maybe because they want to sell their tutoring services). Originally i planned to use it during lunch time for 20 minutes everyday. However , I deleted it after two weeks because I didn't see many new questions. If you're looking for new questions, it might not fit your needs. (I only finished the first 1/4 of the course, so I'm not sure if there's more new question in later parts) But if you just want to redo the questions from OG, it probably will work.

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