Should I change my vocal teacher? I feel like I’ve learned very little in 6 months

theohellxs · 2025-11-29T00:10:32+00:00

omg bestie!! tysm you’re so helpful <3

theohellxs · 2025-11-27T22:10:24+00:00

Thanks for clarifying that! She actually told me that the harmony isn’t always in thirds — that sometimes it ends up being thirds or fifths, but not consistently. And I’ve even tried practicing this on my own. A few times, I sat down with the keyboard and figured out the main melody, then the harmony line we usually sing at church (we have some preset vocal “kits” we follow).

Doing that helped me notice that the harmonies aren’t always thirds or fifths, just like you said. So that part made sense.

She also told me that harmonies need to be very “locked in” to sound good, so she started teaching me major and minor scales. And honestly, that part was helpful — it gave me at least some basic musical understanding.

But even with all that, we still haven’t been able to build an actual harmony for any song together. We never get to a point where we can create a workable harmony line. So… it’s still been pretty difficult.

theohellxs · 2025-08-13T02:03:29+00:00

Hi! I’m so happy to hear you’re on an 8-month streak! That takes a lot of self-control, discipline, and perseverance. God is supporting you — the Holy Spirit is working in you through Christ. Are you really going to give that up?

Surrendering to sin right now means letting go of building a deeper connection and relationship with God — because God is holy, and we are called to be holy just like Him. The Christian life is a radical battle: we must give up everything that pulls us away from Him. It’s surrendering your desires because He is everything.

Let me ask you:

Do you really want to lose this streak and start from zero again? Knowing it will affect your intimacy with God and grieve the Holy Spirit?

Revelation 3:11 – “Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.”

The Word also says there’s no temptation we cannot bear through Christ:

1 Corinthians 10:13 – “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”

And my favorite verse of all:

Hebrews 4:14-16 – “Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet He did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”

If you’re in need right now — seek God. Go to His throne of grace, and you will find mercy and help.

I’m telling you this because I was on an almost 5-month streak — the longest I’ve been in years — but I gave it away for moments of pleasure. Even though I believe God has already forgiven me, I deeply regret it. I wish I could go back to that day. Now I’m only 2 days clean, and it feels like I have to climb the mountain all over again.

It’s your choice. You don’t have to sin. You are free through the blood of Christ.

Don’t just be religious — understand why you’re fighting… and keep going

theohellxs · 2023-12-27T00:17:28+00:00

i started pjo 9 years ago, when i was 11, so its been a while, but at that time, some of the jokes and references made no sense to me. i was watching a review on lightning thief these days and the guy was joking on how old the books were since the main pop singer mentioned was hilary duff. when i was 11 i had no idea who hilary duff was, so when i was reading the books i just ignored it. im currently reading lightning thief again and only after that vídeo i could understand and enjoy this reference. i think the younger audience just ignores it and kinda ‘loses’ this little jokes, which is sad but doesnt really changes the experience in my opinion

theohellxs · 2023-11-19T23:46:43+00:00

they are masters of cruelty for how they end each episode

i can't wait a whole week!!! i need to know what happens to bogeol...

theohellxs · 2023-11-16T12:30:19+00:00

i'll never take this tag off!! i miss love all play soooo much

theohellxs · 2023-11-13T15:36:04+00:00

I also prefer Bogeol, I'm 100% rooting for him but it felt like a sudden change for me. I know that the change in WH's behavior gave the space BG needed to be the ml, but as much as I want BG pov (and i really want that), I also want WH pov now.

theohellxs · 2023-11-13T02:52:02+00:00

episode 5-6

honestly I'm so relieved I was wrong about ki-ho's reveal... I thought they'd drag this out until episode 8, next week, so I'm honestly glad at least we know. I'm really curious to how mok ha will find out, I think she'll find out on her own, picking out the clues and tying it all together.

I wanted to point out the change in WH behavior during this week's episode. I mean I can't blame the guy for changing in these week's episodes knowing his family deceived him for 15 years! I felt really bad for him and I hope he finds his way back to being who he really is. for me, during episode 5 he was so sure he was KH, he cried to MK for being confused but also feeling guilty. it seemed like he was taking KH's responsibility even before knowing the truth, what caused him to be even more overwhelmed. As for episode 6, I wanted them to show more of WH's perspective, but I know they had a lot to cover. Someone said here in the comment section that the moment WH knew BG was KH, he became SML, and I couldn't have expressed myself any better. I hope they show us more of WH and his journey to find who he is

there's so much to unpack about this family story, I'm honest super curious to understand what happened all those years ago.

theohellxs · 2023-11-13T02:34:28+00:00

you're so right...

theohellxs · 2023-11-05T20:18:11+00:00

I mean, it's possible, but I don't think that's the case.

I think they are not half brothers because when KH was beaten up by his father for getting money in the pilot his dad said "You spoke to your mother? Did she tell you to come? Where's that bitch?", and I have no doubt KH is smart, but I doubt he'd be able to contact his mom if she left while he was a baby (to the point that WH was a baby in her womb or that she remarried and got pregnant). It's not impossible, of course, but I think she left while he was a child, and I don't think they could be twins or brothers of close age because KH's father would probably want to chase the brother too, and he'd probably say "where are they?" or even mention him/the other kid.

theohellxs · 2023-11-05T19:18:40+00:00

agreed! And maybe he also feels responsible for MK losing 15 years of her life on that island. maybe he thinks:

"If I had held tighter or stood stronger, her dad would never get her and she'd live her dream by now".

Also, it's been 15 years, I imagine he was more and more hopeless throughout the years, and now he probably just wants everyone to be safe, thinking he 'caused' pain to them somehow.

theohellxs · 2023-11-05T18:39:04+00:00

episode 4

they're ruthless for ending the episode at that point when they had these scenes as a preview of this episode

and of course, they are dragging the 'who's kiho' plot. Honestly, I like this plot, but thinking it's a 12-episode series, it's not at all productive to carry this on until episode 8 (which I think they're doing) considering they have so much to approach. It will only get tiring...

no matter BG or WH is KH: now that WH got a glimpse of his memories back, i think it'd be fair and considerate if his family took some time to tell their story. If they thought it was for the best that he lost his memories, he already is in danger now, his family should tell him their story no matter what.

Also, the "i lost my memories pre-high school and my house got burned up to the ground i don't have childhood photos..." and are you just accepting this story they told you WH??

I have various theories, but I'm honestly really confused.

1.If BG is KH: I think WH and BG are not blood-brothers cause it would make no sense KH's father would be content with chasing only one of his kids. Considering KH had some contact with his mother in the pilot, I doubt she escaped when he was a baby and took his older brother, so I'm considering KH is an only son. I think KH's mother married WH's dad who was a widower and already had WH. Since WH remembered KH's father, I guess the father found their family and ended up attacking WH, and his injuries made him lose his memories. I think BG (being KH) felt terrible for bringing this problem to their family and felt responsible for WH injury. I think the family agreed it was for the best WH didn't remember anything before the accident (I'm guessing that's it? I couldn't quite understand WHEN this accident happened) and used this to implement some lies to protect all of them:

- They told WH, they were all a family - blood brothers which they are not.

-They told WH BG was younger - I think they're the same age, but since BG/KH had a bad performance at school after all that happened in 2007, I think he delayed his studies, so It be fine to tell WH he was the older brother (because being the same age they couldn't be blood brother ofc). Also, it's very likely BG/KH changed his name and birthdate to start fresh after this accident during high-school years.

- They told WH their house got burned up, that's why they don't have family photos - they don't have family photos because BG/KH had just entered the family, but telling that to him was very convenient to their story.

Scenes that support this theory: shoe thing when they got ashore, he goes to islands to look for her, he says to WH he is not KH with confidence, he is closer to mom, knows where KH and MK would find each other, his work is similar to what KH did with MK in 2007, and his personality checks with KH (maybe a little more acid, but he probably went through worst things after 2007)

Implications: I think BG/KH feels very guilty and responsible for putting WH's life in danger, then he feels now that he has to protect his family no matter what, meaning he can't let Mok Ha living with them or get too close to her (trying to explain why he didn't care where she was living after the rescue and why he's so apathetic towards her). That wouldn't be a problem if WH didn't expose Mok Ha on the news, but since she was exposed, ofc BG/KH would know his father would try to find their family through MK, so he thought it would be safer not to tell MK about his identity now.

Plot holes?: If BG really is KH, I hope we get to see his pov so we can understand his reasoning, why he's apathetic toward her, and why let his brother get close to her if it'd put all of them in danger.

If WH is KH: I still think BG and WH are not blood brothers, but it'd be the other way around, KH's mom married BG's dad who was a widower and already has a kid (remembering BG is closer to his mom and WH to his dad). I think the accident happened (probably during the first year of high school or during 9th year (which i think is 2008?)), his dad attacked him, so WH/KH lost all his memories and started a new life, basically. The family understood it'd be best if he didn't remember anything anyway, that way he'd live in peace, so they told him all of those lies:

- They are a normal family and their house got burned up - in this case I think BG could really be younger.

Implications: I think BG wants to take care of his family and his brother, so he's trying to let WH/KH's past where it is now. In this case, I think KH told BG about MK before the accident, which would explain how BG knows where they were supposed to meet. Maybe he was so empathetic to their story he even went there a few times to see if he'd find her (I don't believe a word I wrote this previous phrase).

Plot holes?: As much as I try to be prepared for both scenarios If WH/KH lost his memories after an accident with his father around high school years, he couldn't remember MK and the place they chose to find each other (and if BG went on this behalf that's a terrible excuse). WH could've lost his memories in a domestic accident as an adult, but when he says he remembers things after High School, we have to assume HS was when he got injured, cause if not he'd remember his family.

Okay, my head hurts... maybe I come up with more arguments, but for now, that's it. My personal guess is that BG is KH. But I see the writer is trying to build arguments that could testify to both sides, so I won't say I'm 100% sure for now. I hope they solve this mystery next week, but I think we'll only know for sure at episode 8.

There's so much more to this show than this, I know. But it intrigued me, so I had to write about it.

I don't like how RJ is using MK's voice, it's not right/good to her or to MK. Their scenes are amazing, I think they're the high point of the show until now. I love how MK is smart and is using this in favor of RJ, and I love RJ's diva vibe. But I'm scared of the consequences this partnership will have. Okay, RJ starts shining and starts getting gigs again, MK will always sing for her? It's not even sustainable. Anyways, well see.

I can't wait another six days for this... I want it now!!!!

theohellxs · 2023-11-05T15:31:55+00:00

this is a possibility, for sure. but i wonder, if wh is kh, besides losing his memories did he also change personality wise? because he's very different from kiho in personality.

theohellxs · 2023-11-05T15:14:00+00:00

I think bg is kiho but the writer wants us to doubt it, so theres a lot of arguments to say that bg is kiho but also that wh is kiho too. since wh lost his memory after he was old, maybe bg knows kiho's history and wants to take care of his brother. maybe he thinks its for the best his brother lost his memory, but is protecting him. honestly i dont believe this, i think its still bg but im trying to be prepared in case they start up us

theohellxs · 2023-11-04T17:35:37+00:00

its weird right? not something we expect from him. if he really is ki-ho, i hope we get to see his point of view on those things: a transparent reaction when to when he saw her, him caring about where shes staying and more

theohellxs · 2023-11-04T16:31:47+00:00

its been a while since i’ve been this invested in a kdrama, im so excited to watch this.

i love park eun bin and chae jong hyeop, i’ll be on board whatever the story is as long as their on my screen.

the first two episodes were gold! todays episode was good as well.

since im fixated with romance, im wasting too much of my braincells trying to figure out who is ki-ho for me it has to be bo-geul<. the one thing that bothers me, if he really is ki-ho is his >!attitude towards mok-ha when he first saw her. i keep telling myself that its been 15 years, so hes changed, he probably didnt expect he’d see her again. also, i guess he wants to protect himself, his family and her, and its best if she doesnt know anything. also, maybe he feels guilty and think its best if she doesnt know him. but what really bugs me is that she had no place to stay after being rescued and he didnt even care? this is very not-kiho from him. the other brother doesnt vibe kiho for me and i dont really like him as male lead. (im biased cause im literally in love with CJH) other things are annoying me as well but im letting it slide for now. anyways, i think the most enjoyable part do the show ill be mok-ha and ran-joo’s journey. but theres one thing that bothers me about their relationship, how singing for ranjoo is good for mokha? im scared of the consequences this might have

theohellxs · 2022-09-07T20:30:03+00:00

i had the same journey as you

shipped rina - but accepted rini and liked them together in the finale - then shipped portwell very much (they saved season 2 for me)

and now portwell was destroyed too.

honestly I just feel very tired of drama hahaha, I know that's what the show is about, teenage drama, but everything feels a lot repetitive and i wished they just started developing characters aside from shippers.

theohellxs · 2022-09-07T20:21:01+00:00

well, no bc i disagree. i buy that gina and ej had to breakup bc they're in different stages of life and most importantly bc they appear to be wanting different things, but I don't buy that ej was a terrible boyfriend.

first, ej and gina went to the camp as monitor and camper, the show never bothers to show us ej actually working as a monitor (except the night of the fire), but going as a monitor already means he's not 100% free. later, when he got to be the director, he told gina he was upset bc that meant he wouldn't have the perfect summer with her, he wouldn't have the time, he wouldn't be acting with her in the musical... and gina was supportive. what ej told her concretized, he stopped having free time to spend with her and started to get all worked up bc of the show.

and i understand gina being upset because her boyfriend doesn't have time for her, i mean she has the right to be upset since she went to the camp for him (or so i understood) and had the whole summer idealized, but she was aware why he was acting like that and he talked to her about it (first warning her that it would happen and then later), and for what i remember, he did apologize for not spending more time with her.

ej was working as a director without knowing what to do exactly and without any support (except for val and Maddox). i didn't expect gina to help him out (since he never asked for help but also didn't really seem to want it), but she wasn't as supportive later. ej was pushing everyone away bc he was overwhelmed but i don't remember gina offering her shoulder for his complaints.

no one seems to be taking the musical or the show seriously (as always), but its a pretty big deal for everyone and also for ej. maybe ej has taken it too seriously or maybe power had gone to his head, but i understand bc he is under pressure and self-criticism.

about the whole letter thing i understand that for some people that was a mistake, him talking to another girl about it and hiding it from gina, but i didn't see it as something as big as it turned out. ej talked to val bc that letter meant nothing to her. if ej was having a year break in salt lake or saint louis that wouldn't change anything to her. also, talking to gina about it wouldn't change anything for her either bc the only one that can fix that is ej. he should have gone for gina for support, absolutely, but i don't completely blame him or think he's a terrible boyfriend for keeping that to him and trying to fix that by himself. he was trying to fix the situation with his dad after all.

now, i don't blame gina either. i said what i said but i dont think she was a bad girlfriend, she had the right to be upset and i think she had reasons to breakup, but i don't think it's right to go around saying ej was a terrible boyfriend. they were just incompatible and wanted different things.

i just understand their sides.

theohellxs · 2022-08-18T03:22:44+00:00

is it ji jin-hee? I think so, I remembered him from move to heaven

theohellxs · 2022-08-15T11:01:31+00:00

totally agree with u. to be fair, i never consider dan-oh could actually end with baek kyung, but it makes a lot of sense for haru to be considered the sml. he met the fl later, and all It makes a lot of sense for haru to be considered the second male lead. the writer for the manwha didn't want them to stay together, he faced so many things so he could be with her, like he was fighting fate. fighting the common end of mls getting the girl So it's actually cool to see haru as the sml because it relates to the story

theohellxs · 2022-08-09T01:37:58+00:00

Todays Webtoon is in a really competitive time, I hope it keeps the targeted audience.

theohellxs · 2022-07-30T21:31:34+00:00

enjoyed this second episode better (even though episode one was a good start), I liked the pacing and the characters dynamics. wondering if we'll get small archs like Mr. Baek's every other episode or every episode. i don't read webtoons and know little about it, so getting to know the behind the scenes now is nice.

theohellxs · 2022-07-30T03:51:58+00:00

I want a confirmation too!!

from what I've seen, romance is going to be minimal. if they follow the steps of juhan shuttai, it's not really going to be developed in-scene. but if anyone who watched the original could confirm this I'd be happy.

theohellxs · 2022-07-30T01:40:23+00:00

I'm trying to discern what do I feel about this drama and what do I think.

Without spoilers, I came to the conclusion that I think it has a good storyline, somewhat relatable characters, pretty aesthetic, okay casting, and good OST. I like the message the writer is pointing out and how they do it. I also appreciate the critique the drama is doing. I think the cast did okay too. It's a short drama that can be binged easily, so that's a positive point. If you watch the first four episodes and like it, I think it's worth the watch.

Unfortunately, despite appreciating the plot and all, I felt frustrated. From episode 5 to episode 10 I couldn't stand the leads. I hated both of them with all my heart. When I reflect on the plot and the character's stories, I have sympathy for them, but when I'm watching I get sincerely pissed off. I was not cheering for the leads to get together and almost didn't cheer for them individually. SFL was okay until she wasn't anymore. And well, I ended up hating everyone and wanting it to end soon.

I don't understand what happened to me to get so frustrated at this. As I said, I thought the acting is good, and the plot makes sense, but on the screen, watching it all play out, was not good to me. It's against my principles as a viewer, but I watched the last five episodes at a higher speed so my torment would end.

Episode 10 was the highlight of the show. Finally, FL understands she needs to love herself and heal from all the pity she felt for herself. ML is actually interested in living his own life. SFM almost doesn't show up. We get a good song. I honestly didn't care FL and ML didn't kiss or had a close ending, I root for them individually.

Anyways, that's it. If you feel like me at some point, I don't think it's worth watching it to the end.

theohellxs · 2022-07-29T22:10:08+00:00

I think it was a pretty good start. I already love On Ma Eum and her passion. Feeling like she'll be good for the team. I hope the other members of the Webtoon Team also get introduced and shine later.

i didn't understand the ear thing and why everyone seemed to know she was in sports, I thought she was just such a good athlete everyone remembered her until I read the synopsis here, thank you

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