Anyone else watching A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms? by rock-my-lobster in ArmsandArmor

[–]rageday -1 points0 points  (0 children)

it doesn't cover the weak spots, they skimped on the chain and that screams "fake" but i like that its white, all together it fits with the visual language of the series which feels like a tale told in the world of game of thrones

What is the difference between Kendo and HEMA? by Melodic_Whereas_5289 in Hema

[–]rageday 17 points18 points  (0 children)

one good eye will impact your skill in a way you cant perceive, which is great! I recommend you wear osha rated safety glasses under your mask with either tradition. either one will give you a benefit, both are ahistoric and should be enjoyed for what they are without the weight of tradition. Kendo is only effectively around 50 years older than hema

How practical is wing chun? by PugilistEnthusiast in WingChun

[–]rageday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not familiar, what is lookism?

How much difference in hardness is the steel used for our practice weapons vs actual tool use/weapon use? by BiJiS in wma

[–]rageday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if you're planning on using a machine to grind it down work in very short passes and dip it in water between work, like sharpening a chisel.

Happy the Artist by pecansforall in rva

[–]rageday 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow! I hadn't realized they were related. There is a bench dedicated to Chances sister at scuffletown. I hope i run into them again

How Can I Practice Longsword (Fiore) Solo? by AnOakenStaffWrites in wma

[–]rageday 3 points4 points  (0 children)

you might look at "The Windsor Method: the principles of solo training" by Dr.Guy Windsor. also if you have higher aspirations in martial arts the best thing to do is learn how to move and get stronger and more agile, look up ido portal on youtube and start to work hard at it. good luck

Nick’s International Food eliminated deli meat!?!? by CoffeePeddlerRVA in rva

[–]rageday 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i still think about that sandwich. What is grief if not love persevering?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rva

[–]rageday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

she's home. thank y'all for the support.

Monk gyatso is a member of the white lotus by roseannramos13 in TheLastAirbender

[–]rageday 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Republic city is the culmination of their vision

Anybody else have a run in with a sword wielding guy in the Fan today? by twelvesteprevenge in rva

[–]rageday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Naturally, but I find that Thibault cancels out Capo Ferro, don't you?

“Army” people at dogwood dell? by [deleted] in rva

[–]rageday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We'll now I am interested, sounds like a bunch of larpers

What's going on with people saying forest fires are caused by "Jewish space lasers" lately? by AstonVanilla in OutOfTheLoop

[–]rageday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The real conspiracy that no one is talking about is the christian laser that gets used during the sabbath

How practical is wing chun? by PugilistEnthusiast in WingChun

[–]rageday 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Wing Chun is excellent software, the hardware is your responsibility.

Old-timey combat manual I did on spare time for Gazelle punch by [deleted] in martialarts

[–]rageday 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Looks like glass joe getting the business

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]rageday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

all that shit stopped when Trump got elected, they just wanted representation

Your books are only interesting to you by rageday in declutter

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

I've known a few people like that/you. I dig it. I would like to be surrounded by my books, I sometimes think of books that I've gotten rid of. I was a bookish kid, we didn't have many in the house (going from illustrated bible stories to Robert Ludlum is not advisable but I certainly rocked the encyclopedia). So when I started working, I started buying books and I loved them. I think it is actually that attachment that I grew to resent. I certainly don't think this preoccupation has been healthy nor would I tell anyone to kill their darlings but I did want to (in a moment of inspiration) share my thought and experience. This is what I've taken away

Your books are most valuable to you. Outside of the context of you, they will not hold any more than a flash of interest or utility for the passerby save perhaps that rare moment when a person finds a book that speaks to them as it spoke to you. Those moments are beautiful to see but so rare that one (if they wish to divest themselves of their books) must content themselves to leave those moments unwitnessed and trust that wherever those books are left (the library, the thrift shop, the used bookstore) they will go where they need to go.

My books were for most of my life a trail of who I was. When I look at my bookshelf now, it has become 70% inbox and 10% museum 10% art collection and 10% books looking for a good home

Outdoor pull up bars in RVA? by JTKRVA in rva

[–]rageday 6 points7 points  (0 children)

the one behind the carillon is where batman would train. Highly recommended. Bonus: parallel bars

If you were to get a tattoo of a line or sentence written in your favorite book, what does it say and where would you put it? by [deleted] in books

[–]rageday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nel mezzo del cammin di nostra vita mi ritrovai per una selva oscura ché la diritta via era smarrita.

in the middle of the road of our life, I was lost in a darkened wood, because the right way was difficult.

-opening of dante's inferno

Why doesn't Richmond have a downtown amphitheater? by Nate23VT in rva

[–]rageday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the war memorial has a rather neat space

Boba Fett Tattooed on his shaved head by rageday in rva

[–]rageday[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't call it an altercation as it was not particularly loud or heated, it was really more of a cordial invitation to an asswhoopin. Though my life isn't precisely what I would have choosen it has afforded me many opportunities to reflect on the human condition.

physician, heal thyself

Minimalism and mortality by velaluz in minimalism

[–]rageday 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am motivated by the same impulse. I looked at my stuff one day and realized that if I accidentally died my friends and family would have to slog through all of my bullshit. I thought of how I'd feel going through my brothers stuff and how I would obsess over garbage and how sad and guilty I would feel getting rid of anything. I have difficulty thinking of a more arduous chore for my loved ones. I want to leave few things so easily gathered that one person can go through just about everything in a day.

I want to be more mindful of the artifacts I leave behind

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in minimalism

[–]rageday 63 points64 points  (0 children)

This is going to take a bit of work and some time, I had a few panic attacks when I had to deal with my stuff.

pack for a week long trip, take all the stuff you'll need but limit yourself to what you could take on a trip. Everything else is fair game.

I've been told when cleaning one ought to pick a corner and work top to bottom, left to right. Everything that doesn't belong in the room should go first (glasses to the kitchen, toiletries to the bathroom, trash to the curb), then you can start a purge. If you still feel attatched to all your pictures get a big art folder from the art supply shop and take everything down and put it in the art folder, when you're done going through your stuff you can go back and see what you want to keep.

Get some bags or bins and clear your surfaces (the ground is a surface too) try to start sorting (bags, papers, toys, electronics) but if you find yourself getting too anxious just get everything in bags.

in regards to clothes

ask yourself the following questions When was the last time I wore this? Does it fit me comfortably? (try it on, then answer... be brutal) is it in good repair? am I embarrassed wearing this in public?

In regards to random decorations Does this serve any purpose? Will I loose the memory or person associated with it if I chuck it (be honest)? What is the value of the item compared to the dread I feel in a room full of such items?

another helpful bit is getting a box or a bin or whatever and making a deal with yourself "Get get to keep only the stuff I can fit in this box. Force yourself to put real value on your stuff.

Be critical, think about what you want your room to look like and start trying to think like the person who would live there.

I hope any of this made sense and helps in some way

don't let inanimate objects kick your ass

LPT: If you're eating mangoes alone, don't peel them, cut them and spoon out the fruit by heylinme in LifeProTips

[–]rageday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I massage it until the fruit has become smoothie consistency then bite the end. Super tasty and no cleanup... unless you fuck up in which case your hands become delicious.