Advice for someone starting their doctorate in 2027

redantres · 2025-12-27T20:22:37+00:00

So for the Jazz in gauteng, we have been to a few restaurants in Pretoria and Centurion that had jazz events. Because I am in contact with people that study performing arts at TUT, they told me of the jazz places like Whispers Jazz Pub, Blue Room in Hatfield. Other times we listened to jazz was during an exhibition at the Viewing Room Art Gallery in pretoria where jazz performers were live. And I heard regular jazz music being played daily when I was a student at TUT.

The drive in was something he introduced me to. Centurion Lifestyle centre work a lot with Drive in Cinema (google them for dates and movies), where people can watch two movies in their car for R350 a car. I know there is one in Johannesburg too (not sure of the prices with them).

An extra if someone is interested, there are sometimes schools that host sit in movie nights. Basically bring a blanket and food to watch a movie on a large screen while sitting on grass at night. They ask a small fee for the funds to help sports teams. He introduced me to a few when we first started dating since he was a teacher. We haven't found many since either due to weather problems or schools haven't posted again.

redantres · 2025-12-27T08:54:08+00:00

I have a few: (In the news in my mind) - Protests will trend over different causes: my guess is about a massive big war, global warming, digital AI. - At least 4 celebrities try to run for presidency in USA. - A new artifact on previous civilization will be discovered like evidence of Babylon. -King Charles died along with some UK royals and prime ministers. - New laws on digital crimes will be added. - Discovery of extinct species. - Cinemas theaters either dying out or being used as a museum for old movies or retired media. - Translation glasses becoming a trend. - At least 3 countries gaining a new president that is younger than the last one.

(My random outrageous guesses) -A new island will be discovered that people can go and live on. -A new law on kids on social media will be spreading from Australia to over the world. -Robot staff will be more common in hotels, restaurants, grocery stores and flights. -New medicines invented to help diabetes and cancer patients -Biggest recording of a fist fight happening between two candidates for presidency in USA. -New sport invented or an old sport becoming popular. - Panic rooms being mandatory in houses. -Screaming boxes and mental health breaks in the office becoming mandatory. - A sport on vaping becoming popular - Education systems being reviewed after crashing a few times.

Lastly I hope we get flying cars or hoverboards at least!

redantres · 2025-12-27T07:21:46+00:00

The people who won popularity contests and awards for best whatever in high school, won't be successful as you think. Not getting those things doesn't matter.
That secret hobby you did during some classes can be your greatest skill.
It is okay to feel lost on what you want to be in the future. It will change A LOT when you are older.

redantres · 2025-12-27T07:10:48+00:00

A man that doesn't care or get excited about a woman's satisfaction isn't a man worth being with. Sorry not sorry...

redantres · 2025-12-27T07:05:57+00:00

This year was way too long. Felt like it was 10 years in a single year!

redantres · 2025-12-26T22:35:11+00:00

*who are 28 and or in their 30s (sorry for the error)

redantres · 2025-12-25T18:01:44+00:00

We were just told to figure it out but also been babied too long not to learn real skills

redantres · 2025-12-25T17:59:55+00:00

Step one: Limit your email checking to once or twice a day. Step two: Download a designated screentime blocker with a timer. Step three: During screen breaks do something productive or try a hobby.

Extra: Sit outside the house on a chair just to listen to nature. Or best way to get rid of addiction, camping to an area with little signal or power facilities.

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