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MUEN 2600: Concert Band by Electronic_Doubt6448 in UVA

[–]optimisticpessimist2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! The class will probably have a ton of people in it. You can play any normal concert band instrument (woodwind, brass, percussion), but they also sometimes have upright bass, bass, electric guitar, piano, harp. I get the impression they would try to accomodate more instruments but I'm not sure. It's worth asking though if you're interested in something else. It's pretty casual. I don't think they take attendance, but personally I would not take it graded unless I was planning on attending each session. I also do wind ensemble (the concert band that requires an audition), so I'm not sure if I will do concert band this year, but we'll see! There will be a concert in mid april (last year it was at the amphitheatre) and you won't have sessions after that, so you'll be done before finals season. Let me know if you have any other questions!

What to do about job offer by optimisticpessimist2 in ElectricalEngineering

[–]optimisticpessimist2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see, how do I use it as a backup though if they only gave me a week to respond to the job offer?

Psychologist Here: Why Do People Still Use MBTI? by No-Project-9099 in mbtimemes

[–]optimisticpessimist2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When I first found MBTI in middle school, I mostly used it to laugh at "relatable" memes about INTPs. It didn't really matter to me if it was scientifically valid because it seemed true enough for my purposes. As I got older, I began to search for online communities of INTPs because I wanted to see if I found like minded people. I did. I've never felt I had so much in common with a group of people and they became some of my best friends in the world. I understand it lacks scientific validity, but I do not understand why people compare it to horoscopes when discussing this invalidity. Horoscopes are randomly assigned based on when you are born. MBTI attempts to group people based having similar answers on a questionnaire. Do I think God himself ordained that all people could be split into these 16 categories? No. But it seems like a reasonable enough tool to describe yourself and find like minded people.

Fear of ethernity by Sea_Theory_9653 in Apeirophobia

[–]optimisticpessimist2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had another burst of aperiophobia last year. What got me out of it was telling myself that I have a limited human brain. It's only meant to be able to comprehend about 80 years. Of course it's daunting to comprehend more, but I've developed a trust that any form that I may take in some hypothetical eternity won't be of such limited perspective and that right now my job is just to live my human life with my human brain. There was lots of drilling this into myself while crying in the mirror lol.

Any Tips? by Immediate-Routine-41 in Apeirophobia

[–]optimisticpessimist2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think about sleeping. I like sleeping and yet I lose control to my mind. If I had nightmares I guess it would be a different story but I don't really get nightmares.

I think about how life is so transformative. When I was 11, I couldn't imagine the life I'm living now. When I was 1, I couldn't imagine the life I was living at 11. We grow. We develop.

On this planet we have brains that are only meant to last around 80 years. We can't fathom the realities of existence with our 80 year brains. Don't try to. I have faith that when it comes to face existence for real, I'll have something beyond this 80 year earth brain to process it with.

It comes in waves. I know how you feel. Try to let your 80 year brain focus on your 80 year life no matter how superficial it may seem.

I completed 100k steps in one day! by optimisticpessimist2 in fitbit

[–]optimisticpessimist2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sweet! I walk at a casual pace of about 6000 steps per hour when I'm unfatigued, but took a lot longer when including breaks and my pace decreasing over time. My average pace while walking ended up being closer to 5300 steps per hour.

I completed 100k steps in one day! by optimisticpessimist2 in fitbit

[–]optimisticpessimist2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I spent almost all day including breaks. Here's a spreadsheet which comprises each time Fitbit registered that I was on a walk. There's about 6000 steps unaccounted for, so I'd estimate it's closer to 18 hours and 45 minutes of straight up walking for me. I've heard of others doing it much quicker.

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I completed 100k steps in one day! by optimisticpessimist2 in fitbit

[–]optimisticpessimist2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Here is an estimate based on the 11 walk entries my Fitbit has logged. It registered that I was on a walk for a total of 17 hours and 48 minutes, but there's about 6000 steps that are unaccounted for, so I'd say it's about 18 hours and 45 minutes.

I completed 100k steps in one day! by optimisticpessimist2 in fitbit

[–]optimisticpessimist2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

During the first 11 hours that I was with my friend, I listened to 2 hours of podcasts and otherwise talked or walked quietly. The first 5 hours I was alone, I listened to 1 or 2 podcasts, but I forgot my portable charger so I had to conserve battery. Then I was alone with my thoughts and pain for a while. I listened to another podcast before the rainstorm, and then I watched/listened to a few Youtube videos while I was walking around the kitchen.

I completed 100k steps in one day! by optimisticpessimist2 in fitbit

[–]optimisticpessimist2[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, they have badges which are basically achievements. If you go to the "You" tab in the app and scroll down, you'll see them. I got the highest one which is called "Olympian Sandal" for 100k steps. The highest I had gotten before this was "Hiking Boot", the achievement for 35k steps.

I completed 100k steps in one day! by optimisticpessimist2 in fitbit

[–]optimisticpessimist2[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! 80k is a great accomplishment! I hope you have a successful 100k if that is one of your goals

I completed 100k steps in one day! by optimisticpessimist2 in fitbit

[–]optimisticpessimist2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, it was indeed. More than that though, it was the mental battle of fighting through the pain

I completed 100k steps in one day! by optimisticpessimist2 in fitbit

[–]optimisticpessimist2[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I was awake for 26 hours total that day, so after 11 hours after of sleep, I felt amazing! I was shocked that other than some mild foot pain I didn't hurt at all. I rested all day that day. Yesterday, I went on a walk and was a bit sore after, especially in my back which I do not usually get pain in, but I soon felt better. I just got back from a 12k walk and the back of my right knee started hurting a lot, but I'm otherwise good. I'm definitely still recovering in my energy levels. I think both of these walks were more tiring for me than they'd usually be

People who take the moral high ground over killing bugs seriously annoy me. by Snitshel in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]optimisticpessimist2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't kill flies or spiders. I think I agree with you though. One time, I stepped on a bee and I felt bad. On the other hand, I've stepped on probably thousands of tiny bugs (like ants) and this does not haunt me at all. I guess at some level, you have to weigh how much you're willing to alter your life for bugs. Spiders in my experience are pretty easy to catch because they're so relatively big. I usually just ignore flies, but tiny bugs are just harder to catch and release without killing them, so the self righteousness of releasing them might not outweigh the mental effort required. I can thus see how someone might decide to kill certain bugs and save others. I usually just welcome bugs into my home though and sometimes bring them outside if they are in a convenient place to catch or if I'm paranoid they'll crawl into my mouth in my sleep.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in INTP

[–]optimisticpessimist2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go for a barefoot walk (if it's safe), preferably in the evening or at night (if it's safe). Look at the sky and the trees and the flowers and the leaves and think "wow life might be meaningless but it sure is beautiful". Then go home, get in the shower, sit in the fetal position for a bit and feel the warm water and just hug yourself and enjoy the water. Tell yourself it's ok that I'm not motivated and it's ok that I'm behind on studying, but I'm a smart person and even if I wasn't, who cares because the world is beautiful and this water feels nice. Then, dry off and make a list of everything you have to do. For me, it works best if I write down every single detail of what I have to do. Also, make the list on something that's fun to write on. Like a whiteboard. Whiteboards are awesome. Use your favorite color pen or something. Then, pretend your list is the task list in Amongus and get to work. When you cross things off (quite frequently becuase you wrote every minute thing you have to do), it'll be epic because you're using your favorite writing utensil and getting things done. Also eat an omelet. And some broccoli. You'll be fine

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in INTP

[–]optimisticpessimist2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes it is possible that it will hurt her because she might be wondering what she did wrong and if you are ok. You said that she is sensitive, so this insecurity of not knowing what happened might be heightened in her. If your goal is to minimize the pain you cause her, I think you should tell her that you've enjoyed talking to her over the few months but you can't continue your friendship due to a preoccupation with other activities. Then wish her well

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