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Stunning, just stunning and far more impressive than anything I could capture with my M6 Mark ii. The sun peaking through on the right side is just perfect.
@VisceralRealist, I will say, you are an excellent photographer! I've loved everything you've shared so far! You should definitely consider the Photo of the Day thread.
Yep, absolutely agree. Even worse, this was medical advice.
It is so nice to hear how much you like your job. I think it's a key part to a happy life.
I don't even know the first thing about cyber security, but it seems really cool! Glad it is a fulfilling experience for you!
Having a plan is essential. In my experience, if you don't have a plan, it makes actually doing the thing 10 times harder. We all have goals, but, at least for me, I don't even know where to start until I carefully think about the steps involved in fulfilling it.
Thank you! Yes, I'll be leaving for Europe with my family on Saturday, which I very much look forward to! We'll be there until New Year's, and then I head straight back to Wisconsin.
Enjoy Europe: Where in Europe will you be travelling? What countries will you visit?
The Christmas markets in some of the old cities of Europe (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna) are well worth a visit, while the atmosphere is amazing.
You should also be able to find some excellent (classical) concerts given by very accomplished musicians.
Also, it just occurred to me that there aren't very many young professional musicians left in my hometown. They've all moved away, including myself. In retrospect, I made it onto the scene here at the absolute perfect time, when there were others my age doing the same. That's just not the case now.
Of course there are lots of older musicians who have just relocated, which is great. And being around those guys was very formative for me, but so was being around people my age. It's interesting in that way, because obviously in college, I'm playing with people my age all the time, but here, only the older guys now.
I did a series of shows in Arizona and California a few years ago, and so I know some of the people out there. I'd be curious to know how that scene has changed, too. We just got some transplants from Tucson (in Arizona), LA, and San Diego last year.
I've been playing professionally for nearly a decade now (I know, makes me sound old, but it's true), and I've seen a LOT change, both positively and negatively. In the two weeks I've been back, I've played about 10 gigs, and it feels like I'm the only one left. It's weird. Three more youngsters moved away also while I was gone.
This isn't to say the scene is collapsing, because it is certainly not. In fact, it seems very strong to me. Lots of new bands being formed, steady streams of work for many people, etc. I'd argue we have the best scene in the entire southwest. But nearly everyone my age has moved, including me. I'm just back for breaks.
It's still too early to say what these younger (middle/early high school) students I teach in the program will do, but my hope is that they'll continue to develop their musicianship and play professionally. I can see many of them doing that. I've been really stressing for everyone in those classes to participate in one of the many jam sessions that take place in town. This break, I've been playing in the house band for two of them, so there's a familiar face (me) there every week. It's tremendously good exposure for them to see and hear a really tight house band during the first set--and then they can come up and play during the second set. That's the best kind of music education.
Of course there are lots of older musicians who have just relocated, which is great. And being around those guys was very formative for me, but so was being around people my age. It's interesting in that way, because obviously in college, I'm playing with people my age all the time, but here, only the older guys now.
I did a series of shows in Arizona and California a few years ago, and so I know some of the people out there. I'd be curious to know how that scene has changed, too. We just got some transplants from Tucson (in Arizona), LA, and San Diego last year.
I've been playing professionally for nearly a decade now (I know, makes me sound old, but it's true), and I've seen a LOT change, both positively and negatively. In the two weeks I've been back, I've played about 10 gigs, and it feels like I'm the only one left. It's weird. Three more youngsters moved away also while I was gone.
This isn't to say the scene is collapsing, because it is certainly not. In fact, it seems very strong to me. Lots of new bands being formed, steady streams of work for many people, etc. I'd argue we have the best scene in the entire southwest. But nearly everyone my age has moved, including me. I'm just back for breaks.
It's still too early to say what these younger (middle/early high school) students I teach in the program will do, but my hope is that they'll continue to develop their musicianship and play professionally. I can see many of them doing that. I've been really stressing for everyone in those classes to participate in one of the many jam sessions that take place in town. This break, I've been playing in the house band for two of them, so there's a familiar face (me) there every week. It's tremendously good exposure for them to see and hear a really tight house band during the first set--and then they can come up and play during the second set. That's the best kind of music education.
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Vienna for one week, and Prague for one week. We were supposed to do this trip in 2020, but the pandemic made that impossible. So we're finally getting around to actually doing it.
I've been to both, and both are absolutely beautiful.
Christmas should be spectacular, (visit the Vienna Christmas Market, it is amazing) and both cities - Vienna especially - are home and host to an extraordinarily rich musical heritage - I've attended classical concerts and opera in both cities; you will be spoiled for choice, and you will have the opportunity to attend several concerts during your visit.
Just found out that my wife's older sister will be out of a job by June because of asinine politics between her company and the state. She's already going through her second divorce, had to send 2 of her kids to be with their dad for xmas because of their custody agreement and now she has to potentially look for a job out of state.
Aside from ALL of that being terrible, this sucks for me as well because I think of her as the older sister I never had growing up and we've become really close the last 5 years and she's my hiking buddy so I'm not relishing the thought of having to see another sibling move away.
Aside from ALL of that being terrible, this sucks for me as well because I think of her as the older sister I never had growing up and we've become really close the last 5 years and she's my hiking buddy so I'm not relishing the thought of having to see another sibling move away.
That is brutal. I'm so sorry.Just found out that my wife's older sister will be out of a job by June because of asinine politics between her company and the state. She's already going through her second divorce, had to send 2 of her kids to be with their dad for xmas because of their custody agreement and now she has to potentially look for a job out of state.
Aside from ALL of that being terrible, this sucks for me as well because I think of her as the older sister I never had growing up and we've become really close the last 5 years and she's my hiking buddy so I'm not relishing the thought of having to see another sibling move away.
It's really hard out there for those who are unemployed. I wish her the best of luck in finding a new gig, it's all about staying positive.
I'm so frustrated with my eyes. I got new glasses - which are sort of a temporary measure until I can get my surgery but my vision is just unrecognizable. I cannot believe that I had 2020 vision only a few years ago.. truly heartbreaking. I am seeing tons of ghosting, triple/quad vision, blurry text and both long and short distance, and so many floaters. Light it the primary culprit due to the shape of my cornea. Everything just looks awful.
I am semi-optimistic about the surgery, but due to the waitlist, it will be about a year until I have an official date. Most days I can set aside my frustrations with my eyes and move on with life, but it's a perpetual struggle. If the surgery DOES work, and greatly reduced or eliminates my ghosting, I will be so grateful. I will feel as though I have my life back, because right now I feel robbed.
All that to say if you have good vision, with or without glasses, please be thankful. It's a blessing.
I am semi-optimistic about the surgery, but due to the waitlist, it will be about a year until I have an official date. Most days I can set aside my frustrations with my eyes and move on with life, but it's a perpetual struggle. If the surgery DOES work, and greatly reduced or eliminates my ghosting, I will be so grateful. I will feel as though I have my life back, because right now I feel robbed.
All that to say if you have good vision, with or without glasses, please be thankful. It's a blessing.
I started wearing glasses this year. Just for close focusing. It has taken some getting used to.
It’s nowhere near as what you have though.
Good luck with it.
This makes me cry, @The Clark. Because you have encountered my worst fear imaginable. Which is that despite 10 eye surgeries when I was a kid (excluding every other non-eye-related issue), that something will crop up. Thankfully, nothing has.
I think it is extremely important that you acknowledged how you feel. I have felt this same way at many points in my life. You know how best to take care of yourself--focus on that. What I've done all my life to distract myself is finding things I love to do. So, if my advice is worth anything, do things you love to do. Get completely occupied in it.
I think your sentiment extends to everything. If you are in good health AT ALL, you are EXTREMELY lucky. I've been blessed with the most loving family who has helped in every way possible (including going all the way across the country for a life-saving operation that few doctors could perform). But not everyone has that, either.
I really do wish you the best with all of this, I don't know what else to say. I'm always here if you need.
I think it is extremely important that you acknowledged how you feel. I have felt this same way at many points in my life. You know how best to take care of yourself--focus on that. What I've done all my life to distract myself is finding things I love to do. So, if my advice is worth anything, do things you love to do. Get completely occupied in it.
I think your sentiment extends to everything. If you are in good health AT ALL, you are EXTREMELY lucky. I've been blessed with the most loving family who has helped in every way possible (including going all the way across the country for a life-saving operation that few doctors could perform). But not everyone has that, either.
I really do wish you the best with all of this, I don't know what else to say. I'm always here if you need.
In the office tomorrow for one of my two penance days of the week. Not looking forward to it. Never do. Such a depressing, oppressive work place these days.
Roll on retirement I say.
Roll on retirement I say.
Done my "time" this week. Monday and Tuesday. That's it for the year. Once 1400 comes the place is empty. I left at 1430 to avoid the traffic. So nice this morning waking up, hearing the heavy rain outside and knowing I can have another hour in bed. WFH = BLISS!
Blocked ear! Been dropping "Otex" in the right ear since Sunday. Start of gently but then get progressively "rough" as the blasted stuff doesn't move. Bought a syringe of Amazon and have been (gently) squirting warm water into the ear. Finally have some movement this evening.
I get a build up of wax every 2 or 3 years and always get frustrated with it. I remember when my GP used to syringe my ears (no longer able to here in the UK (in my area anyway)) and when he did it I was amazed to be able to hear my footsteps on the carpet! Now I have to resist poking things down there to try and unblock. Just have to be patient.
I get a build up of wax every 2 or 3 years and always get frustrated with it. I remember when my GP used to syringe my ears (no longer able to here in the UK (in my area anyway)) and when he did it I was amazed to be able to hear my footsteps on the carpet! Now I have to resist poking things down there to try and unblock. Just have to be patient.
Working from home certainly has its advantages. Though for video projects I've done, that's pretty much all it is. No office at all.
I nearly had to go in today as well. Had a power cut just before I was due to start work.
No chance of tethering to my iPhone in our house as the 4g signal is non existent. So when the WiFi is down you have to go outside to make a call.
My two days a week in the office are the two days I dread.
Never had that issue. But I know someone who used to get their pharmacist to do it for them. Have you checked to see if they do in your area?