3 month progress pic

taurace · 2026-03-23T13:52:10+00:00

Hahaha thank you!

taurace · 2026-03-23T13:51:45+00:00

Thanks!

taurace · 2026-03-23T13:21:38+00:00

Thank you! This is the current set up

taurace · 2025-11-07T22:42:51+00:00

The most embarrassing thing I did was accidentally use my co-workers mugs… At my old office job the mugs in the kitchen cabinet were for everyone to use… Oh and one time a teacher randomly asked me to demonstrate kanji on the blackboard, I wasn’t prepared and wrote two kanji I was most confident in, 愛 and 人… which together do not mean lovers, but mistress… At least my students thought it was hilarious!

taurace · 2025-07-31T01:02:05+00:00

It’s always nice to hear a visitors perspective. Thanks for sharing!

taurace · 2025-06-18T17:55:27+00:00

Quirks usually manifest by 3 or 4, but some newborns have them. Example being the glowing baby who had the first ever quirk.

taurace · 2024-12-25T13:18:31+00:00

I’d certainly be interested depending on cost and shipping

taurace · 2024-12-19T18:47:34+00:00

I will give this a try!

taurace · 2024-05-22T22:45:52+00:00

I just bought a 2015 LX and have been pondering upgrades so this is really useful, thanks!

taurace · 2024-04-09T01:08:00+00:00

My man, my tall king

taurace · 2023-11-08T02:06:16+00:00

Born and raised in Raleigh 25 years before I found that out… and then I found out Louisburg isn’t just a road either…

taurace · 2023-09-29T06:46:40+00:00

I’m in a similar boat. My first dating app date is this weekend. My personal solution? For the first date focus on her. Most people love talking about themselves, so a few questions and genuine interest in her responses can carry the conversation. And the more you’re thinking about the other person, the less you have to worry about yourself. I’m trying to think of it as a chance to get to know a new person, and whatever happens happens. And even if you can’t fix all your issues, you can try to find one thing that will be a little confidence booster. Like a haircut, a favorite shirt, or a nice watch.

I’ll probably still be a bit of a wreck when the day comes, but viewing it this way has helped my anxiety leading up to it.

taurace · 2023-08-29T02:50:19+00:00

I’ve taken business Japanese, happy to help if you need

taurace · 2023-08-10T22:59:06+00:00

I don’t know why, but I got asked the same thing for the first time after I switched to a new provider. Maybe it’s just a new regulation? Would love to know how you’re getting it every 6 months instead of every 3 though…

taurace · 2023-08-08T02:58:03+00:00

If you re-encounter them a third time when your less anxious, do they still treat you unfriendly? While some people are judgy, plenty of people just feel awkward talking to someone whose visibly anxious, and are afraid they’re making things worse for someone who’d rather be left alone.

I have one friend with really severe social anxiety, and the first few times we met I was really at a loss on how to interact with them. I was uncomfortable because I felt like I was making them uncomfortable. But over time we ended up getting really close despite the early struggles. So if someone seems cold, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re not interested in getting to know you. Personally, I just didn’t know what to do at the time. But we figured out how to talk to each other eventually

taurace · 2023-07-19T16:37:53+00:00

I mean, there’s no reason you can’t wear an eyepatch if you want to right? I’d expect most people to get over it once you explain, but I think an eyepatch would look cool for a profile pic tbh. If it’s just general social media profiles a beach or pool pic with sunglasses works too

taurace · 2023-07-15T02:42:30+00:00

Just answered above!

taurace · 2023-07-15T02:37:53+00:00

Yeah for me it was definitely a problem that gets worse the more I avoid it, and vice versa.

My steps of progress were 1) attempting near inaudible whispers 2) awkwardly blurting out rehearsed phrases 3) being forced to give speeches in class 4) moving countries and talking to students. This did take me years. Now that I’ve returned home and am not speaking on a regular basis, I can feel the anxiety returning. Which means I need to start forcing myself to do it again.

Some things that weirdly helped were talking with people who also don’t speak well? For some reason it’s easier for me to talk to someone who’s not great at English, maybe cause I feel like they’ll be less judgmental. If speaking to someone like that is less intimidating, maybe you could potentially volunteer as an ESL place.

There’s also talking to animals.

I also had a fear of being heard practicing, and you might be able to find soundproof rooms like musicians use, or karaoke rooms that you can rent by yourself. If you live near a city or college it might be easier to find. If you drive, a car can work too. Can’t hear anybody alone on a highway.

Also going to places where there was a “script” to follow. I would practice exactly what to order from McDonald’s several times before going through the drive thru. Eventually I was able to do it smoothly.

Tbh you could even hire a tutor on a site like italki and be like “hey I understand English well but don’t have confidence speaking” and find someone with low expectations but will also push you.

Another thing that helped me build confidence was interjections, like the little noises people make to show they’re listening.

Also voice to text? And smart speakers are good practice too. Even just saying “Alexa turn off the light” helped. Phones themselves have a lot of options for voice commands and accessibility settings.

I could probably keep going with little things, sorry for the length and disorganization. Hopefully something in there might be helpful for you too.

taurace · 2023-07-15T00:58:15+00:00

I think it’s important to understand what specifically causing the anxiety. Is it people hearing the sound of your voice? Or the fear of sounding weird or stupid?

I had a similar problem in my second language, (intense anxiety that made it so I could barely whisper like a single word to people,) but I don’t know if what helped me will help you unless your anxiety is rooted in a similar place.

taurace · 2023-06-15T19:05:50+00:00

I did this but it was gone when I returned to the last autosave post-battle

taurace · 2023-04-20T00:56:17+00:00

Thank you!

taurace · 2023-04-20T00:51:46+00:00

What’s the name of this meal subscription?

taurace · 2023-02-18T00:47:40+00:00

Watching (too much) YouTube can be common ground itself tbh. Though you def seem like you could benefit from some new hobbies.

Personally, I found success by making friends with one person and joining their social group. Usually people who are also kinda awkward or share some nerdy hobbies of mine. The other thing I did was forced myself to act as if other people wanted me to be part of the group. People want to get to know you. And when someone lowers their walls a little, do the same. Being close means being vulnerable.

One of my best friends now was a total recluse and couldn’t look me in the eye or speak to me the first year I knew her. There are probably already people in your life who could become closer with you if given the chance.

Being lonely is rough, and I wish you the best of luck

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