I've been doing Project Euler exercises to brush up on my programming skills and practice the Rust language some more. It's a little discouraging to me that I have to rack my brain for some of...
I've been doing Project Euler exercises to brush up on my programming skills and practice the Rust language some more. It's a little discouraging to me that I have to rack my brain for some of these low-difficulty problems. BUT encouraging in that I'm independently coming up with solutions. Even if they're not the most optimized... Anyway, solving these problems provides a nice little dopamine hit, which is satisfying.
Also, I figure this would be a good opportunity to practice using Git, so I've set up an encrypted Git through Keybase so that I can do these problems via my work and home computer.
Other than that, I'm going to try not to do much else this week besides the usual upkeep (exercise, reading, practicing guitar, etc.) as last week was ...quite the week.
Maybe this has to do with the fact I'm working on those Project Euler problems ...but...I'd have to see some numbers for both claims. Otherwise, it's just a feeling. Anyway, I'm mostly interested...
Maybe this has to do with the fact I'm working on those Project Euler problems ...but...I'd have to see some numbers for both claims. Otherwise, it's just a feeling.
Anyway, I'm mostly interested in learning/playing jazz these days...which..hasn't really been popular in some 40 years, or so. Guess I'm just behind the times.
Though, I make other kinds of non-guitar oriented music, as well.
I'm behind the times as well and that's a feeling but it is based on a number -The Hot 100 of course! In the space no currently occupied by someone called Post Malone /shakes cane at cloud/ the...
I'm behind the times as well and that's a feeling but it is based on a number -The Hot 100 of course! In the space no currently occupied by someone called Post Malone /shakes cane at cloud/ the only guitar acts i can see are Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Luke Combs (whoever that is), Panic! at the Disco (but how?!), and someone called Shawn Mendes /aging intensifies/ and I guess a bunch of country music.
Okay so the guitar is still out there. It's just not like... as much of a feature. Like how many of those songs has a guitar solo nahmean?
Ah, yea, Billboard charts..I'm def out of touch with 'em. But I have seen my share of smaller bands around here that feature a traditional set up (drums+bass+guitar). Anyway, doesn't bother me...
Ah, yea, Billboard charts..I'm def out of touch with 'em. But I have seen my share of smaller bands around here that feature a traditional set up (drums+bass+guitar).
Anyway, doesn't bother me much. The guitar is just a tool for creating some melody and harmony. If people are doing that with other tools, more power to 'em.
That said, I still enjoy good guitar music. and also, non-guitar music
Although I don't think he's Top 40, this Leon Bridges track is probably my favorite pop song from last year and has some pretty tasty guitar parts in it.
Oooh they've got a tiny desk concert and they link to alabama shakes on youtube! I'ma definitely check em out. Fair. I guess I'm just sentimental about them cuz I think they're pretty.
Oooh they've got a tiny desk concert and they link to alabama shakes on youtube! I'ma definitely check em out.
The guitar is just a tool for creating some melody and harmony.
Fair. I guess I'm just sentimental about them cuz I think they're pretty.
I'm doing homework (of course), but also finishing up harvesting veggies in my garden. We've had a cool and wet September, so the tasties aren't doing so well. All the squash have mildew and the...
I'm doing homework (of course), but also finishing up harvesting veggies in my garden. We've had a cool and wet September, so the tasties aren't doing so well. All the squash have mildew and the tomatoes are splitting.
The drugs don't seem to work, so I'm going to visit my psychiatrist tomorrow evening. Because I'm sure twelfth time's the charm. Or is it fourteenth? On Friday morning I'm having a SMILE operation...
The drugs don't seem to work, so I'm going to visit my psychiatrist
tomorrow evening. Because I'm sure twelfth time's the charm. Or is it
fourteenth?
On Friday morning I'm having a SMILE operation on my right eye. The
coffee place near the clinic has very nice cookies, so there's that.
Hopefully somewhere throughout the week I'll have enough time and energy
to respond to my E-Mail pen-pals. My latency there has become quite
terrible.
Just yesterday I got an awesome deal on some 23" 1080P E2314H Dell monitors from a thrift store, just $32 for 4 monitors, 8$ per monitor. They all work and (after a little cleanup) look awesome. I...
Just yesterday I got an awesome deal on some 23" 1080P E2314H Dell monitors from a thrift store, just $32 for 4 monitors, 8$ per monitor. They all work and (after a little cleanup) look awesome. I still have yet to clean up my desk after getting them now, and also I need to buy a DVI cable for the 4th monitor. I did previously have a 4 monitor setup, but all the monitors didn't match at all, so I'm stoked to have these monitors.
I started school this week!I It's a huge commute for me, but I managed to cram all my classes into three days by taking one online. I was so scared it wasn't going to be doable and that maybe I...
I started school this week!I It's a huge commute for me, but I managed to cram all my classes into three days by taking one online. I was so scared it wasn't going to be doable and that maybe I was making a terrible mistake. I may be making a mistake, but it's totally doable, and I don't care if it's a mistake anymore.
Do you also work? If not, I suggest devoting yourself to your studies to the fullest. And...take advantage of any resources your school offers! Especially in the way of office hours! (I assume...
Do you also work? If not, I suggest devoting yourself to your studies to the fullest. And...take advantage of any resources your school offers! Especially in the way of office hours! (I assume you're attending university)
I'd wish you luck, but if ya put it in the work you won't need it!
No, I'm fortunate that I do not have to work for a while! I tried this once before a long time ago as a single parent working full time. Already I can tell that this is a much different...
No, I'm fortunate that I do not have to work for a while! I tried this once before a long time ago as a single parent working full time. Already I can tell that this is a much different experience. For example, I can come home, eat, study, and have a glass of wine!
Thank you for reminding me to take advantage of the resources. I often try to forge ahead all on my own - reinventing wheels and all that. I should be different, and I will be.
Of course it's easier said than done, but the "go for it" attitude is definitely the way to go. So long as you're not crossing boundaries and stuff. Though, based on your previous post, sounds...
Of course it's easier said than done, but the "go for it" attitude is definitely the way to go. So long as you're not crossing boundaries and stuff. Though, based on your previous post, sounds like you already have good rapport.
Movies, if you wanna remove the pressure of conversation.
I agree with @gpl that movies are a weird first date. Great second or third date though. The fact that there is ~2 hrs of sitting silently in the dark and the only conversation is movie talking......
Movies, if you wanna remove the pressure of conversation.
I agree with @gpl that movies are a weird first date. Great second or third date though. The fact that there is ~2 hrs of sitting silently in the dark and the only conversation is movie talking... idk I've done it and it felt weird. Like after the movie you're like all of a sudden on a date again. Unless OP is 15 and is just gonna make out the whole time... also done that and it's 10/10 for sure.
First dates with an accessible activity like bowling or skating rink are good, too IMO. Picked that up from the person I'm seeing rn and that was definitely a good first date.
I've always felt that Movies make for a tough first date precisely because they remove the pressure of conversation. It may be a bit less stressful but you walk away from the date not knowing a...
I've always felt that Movies make for a tough first date precisely because they remove the pressure of conversation. It may be a bit less stressful but you walk away from the date not knowing a ton about the other person or having a lot to reference back to.
Then again, a movie followed by coffee/ice cream/etc can be nice because the movie gives you both an immediate topic of conversation.
Yea, for sure, a follow-up activity would be nice for the reasons you stated. I think a movie helps people get comfortable in each other's presence, though. Especially something funny!
Yea, for sure, a follow-up activity would be nice for the reasons you stated. I think a movie helps people get comfortable in each other's presence, though. Especially something funny!
I'm still applying to jobs, one by one. Just trying to make it to the end of the week, again, for the 800,000th time. Maybe this time it'll be different
I'm still applying to jobs, one by one. Just trying to make it to the end of the week, again, for the 800,000th time. Maybe this time it'll be different
Tonight I'm gonna watch the second half of the Singapore Gran Prix. Forza Ferrari! I even caved and bought the F1 TV package cuz I'm a big Sebastian fan. Then I'm probably gonna watch a bunch of...
Tonight I'm gonna watch the second half of the Singapore Gran Prix. Forza Ferrari! I even caved and bought the F1 TV package cuz I'm a big Sebastian fan.
Then I'm probably gonna watch a bunch of Charles Eistenstein videos. I just read his book Climate: A New Story and feel like this is a thinker whose work I want to dive into. Which is the first time I've had that since... geez Chomsky I guess. Usually it's like "oh this seems interesting" and I get the two or three big ideas after sifting through a lot of "meh." But this guy brings the goods!
I also am working on a one-sheet for an organizing/activism group I want to get started. I have a lot of friends in media and design who are hungry for a way to use their skills towards a good cause/saving the earth from capitalism. I figure this would be a good way to help them channel that and have us spend time together again since we are all gradu-tated now.
I've been doing Project Euler exercises to brush up on my programming skills and practice the Rust language some more. It's a little discouraging to me that I have to rack my brain for some of these low-difficulty problems. BUT encouraging in that I'm independently coming up with solutions. Even if they're not the most optimized... Anyway, solving these problems provides a nice little dopamine hit, which is satisfying.
Also, I figure this would be a good opportunity to practice using Git, so I've set up an encrypted Git through Keybase so that I can do these problems via my work and home computer.
Other than that, I'm going to try not to do much else this week besides the usual upkeep (exercise, reading, practicing guitar, etc.) as last week was ...quite the week.
Am I the only that thinks its super weird that guitar bands are waning yet sooooo many people play the guitar?
Maybe this has to do with the fact I'm working on those Project Euler problems ...but...I'd have to see some numbers for both claims. Otherwise, it's just a feeling.
Anyway, I'm mostly interested in learning/playing jazz these days...which..hasn't really been popular in some 40 years, or so. Guess I'm just behind the times.
Though, I make other kinds of non-guitar oriented music, as well.
I'm behind the times as well and that's a feeling but it is based on a number -The Hot 100 of course! In the space no currently occupied by someone called Post Malone /shakes cane at cloud/ the only guitar acts i can see are Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Luke Combs (whoever that is), Panic! at the Disco (but how?!), and someone called Shawn Mendes /aging intensifies/ and I guess a bunch of country music.
Okay so the guitar is still out there. It's just not like... as much of a feature. Like how many of those songs has a guitar solo nahmean?
Ah, yea, Billboard charts..I'm def out of touch with 'em. But I have seen my share of smaller bands around here that feature a traditional set up (drums+bass+guitar).
Anyway, doesn't bother me much. The guitar is just a tool for creating some melody and harmony. If people are doing that with other tools, more power to 'em.
That said, I still enjoy good guitar music. and also, non-guitar music
Although I don't think he's Top 40, this Leon Bridges track is probably my favorite pop song from last year and has some pretty tasty guitar parts in it.
Oooh they've got a tiny desk concert and they link to alabama shakes on youtube! I'ma definitely check em out.
Fair. I guess I'm just sentimental about them cuz I think they're pretty.
I'm doing homework (of course), but also finishing up harvesting veggies in my garden. We've had a cool and wet September, so the tasties aren't doing so well. All the squash have mildew and the tomatoes are splitting.
The chard is really happy, though.
As someone who has smelled cooking chard... this gave me a lil chuckle.
The drugs don't seem to work, so I'm going to visit my psychiatrist tomorrow evening. Because I'm sure twelfth time's the charm. Or is it fourteenth?
On Friday morning I'm having a SMILE operation on my right eye. The coffee place near the clinic has very nice cookies, so there's that.
Hopefully somewhere throughout the week I'll have enough time and energy to respond to my E-Mail pen-pals. My latency there has become quite terrible.
Just yesterday I got an awesome deal on some 23" 1080P E2314H Dell monitors from a thrift store, just $32 for 4 monitors, 8$ per monitor. They all work and (after a little cleanup) look awesome. I still have yet to clean up my desk after getting them now, and also I need to buy a DVI cable for the 4th monitor. I did previously have a 4 monitor setup, but all the monitors didn't match at all, so I'm stoked to have these monitors.
I started school this week!I It's a huge commute for me, but I managed to cram all my classes into three days by taking one online. I was so scared it wasn't going to be doable and that maybe I was making a terrible mistake. I may be making a mistake, but it's totally doable, and I don't care if it's a mistake anymore.
Do you also work? If not, I suggest devoting yourself to your studies to the fullest. And...take advantage of any resources your school offers! Especially in the way of office hours! (I assume you're attending university)
I'd wish you luck, but if ya put it in the work you won't need it!
No, I'm fortunate that I do not have to work for a while! I tried this once before a long time ago as a single parent working full time. Already I can tell that this is a much different experience. For example, I can come home, eat, study, and have a glass of wine!
Thank you for reminding me to take advantage of the resources. I often try to forge ahead all on my own - reinventing wheels and all that. I should be different, and I will be.
Of course it's easier said than done, but the "go for it" attitude is definitely the way to go. So long as you're not crossing boundaries and stuff. Though, based on your previous post, sounds like you already have good rapport.
I agree with @gpl that movies are a weird first date. Great second or third date though. The fact that there is ~2 hrs of sitting silently in the dark and the only conversation is movie talking... idk I've done it and it felt weird. Like after the movie you're like all of a sudden on a date again. Unless OP is 15 and is just gonna make out the whole time... also done that and it's 10/10 for sure.
First dates with an accessible activity like bowling or skating rink are good, too IMO. Picked that up from the person I'm seeing rn and that was definitely a good first date.
I've always felt that Movies make for a tough first date precisely because they remove the pressure of conversation. It may be a bit less stressful but you walk away from the date not knowing a ton about the other person or having a lot to reference back to.
Then again, a movie followed by coffee/ice cream/etc can be nice because the movie gives you both an immediate topic of conversation.
Yea, for sure, a follow-up activity would be nice for the reasons you stated. I think a movie helps people get comfortable in each other's presence, though. Especially something funny!
As Shia LeBeouf once said: Just do it. Yesterday (the day you said it), you said tomorrow (Wednesday), so just. Do. It!
You got this fam :D
I'm still applying to jobs, one by one. Just trying to make it to the end of the week, again, for the 800,000th time. Maybe this time it'll be different
Tonight I'm gonna watch the second half of the Singapore Gran Prix. Forza Ferrari! I even caved and bought the F1 TV package cuz I'm a big Sebastian fan.
Then I'm probably gonna watch a bunch of Charles Eistenstein videos. I just read his book Climate: A New Story and feel like this is a thinker whose work I want to dive into. Which is the first time I've had that since... geez Chomsky I guess. Usually it's like "oh this seems interesting" and I get the two or three big ideas after sifting through a lot of "meh." But this guy brings the goods!
I also am working on a one-sheet for an organizing/activism group I want to get started. I have a lot of friends in media and design who are hungry for a way to use their skills towards a good cause/saving the earth from capitalism. I figure this would be a good way to help them channel that and have us spend time together again since we are all gradu-tated now.