Random Has anyone learned a new skill lately or been interested in learning one?

[tryptakid]

This is me around 1998. I would have been 22 at the time with very short hair.


This is now, at 49. This is the longest my hair has been since high school.

You've lived a life

 

[rentedbythehour]

Back to the title of this thread: yes, there is one thing I've never done that I'd like to try.
Standup Comedy.

Once or twice before I die, I'd like to do a short standup set. Just to have done it.

I have zero stage experience of any kind & I actually have a fear of public speaking, but I'd like to conquer that fear & give it a shot.

You should absolutely do that. Find an open mic night somewhere and just go for it. Public speaking can be intimidating. If it's something you really want to do, you have to just put that fear aside and move past it.

 

[rentedbythehour]

You've lived a life

I have a few stories to tell

 

[tryptakid]

I have a few stories to tell

You probably know a thing or two about a thing or two

 

[rentedbythehour]

You probably know a thing or two about a thing or two

Doesn't everyone?

 

[tryptakid]

Doesn't everyone?

Sometimes I wonder about that myself.

Living a life and knowing a thing or two about a thing or two are expressions of affirmation from me. I recognize people who have been through some shit and gleaned wisdom from it, and i make those observations to them when that happens. As in thiss case, you seem like a wise human who has been through a lot, and you continue to try to contribute positively to the world. I applaud you for it.

 

[rentedbythehour]

Sometimes I wonder about that myself.

Living a life and knowing a thing or two about a thing or two are expressions of affirmation from me. I recognize people who have been through some shit and gleaned wisdom from it, and i make those observations to them when that happens. As in thiss case, you seem like a wise human who has been through a lot, and you continue to try to contribute positively to the world. I applaud you for it.

When I hear about stuff others have gone thru, I feel like my experiences pale in comparison. I have been thru a lot but I tend to minimize those things. I think it's because I'm not a person who looks back on things. I like to move forward, sideways if necessary, but not backwards. I like to learn a little about anything I find interesting. I am someone who is a nurturer, a caretaker, a helper. I have to keep it positive. The negative isn't worth the energy. You saw a lot in those 2 photos. Thanks for the applause. Lol

 

[docpavor]

Nice thread.
I would like to learn so many skills, but top of the list right now is calligraphy.

 

[tryptakid]

When I hear about stuff others have gone thru, I feel like my experiences pale in comparison. I have been thru a lot but I tend to minimize those things. I think it's because I'm not a person who looks back on things. I like to move forward, sideways if necessary, but not backwards. I like to learn a little about anything I find interesting. I am someone who is a nurturer, a caretaker, a helper. I have to keep it positive. The negative isn't worth the energy. You saw a lot in those 2 photos. Thanks for the applause. Lol

I have been through a lot and through that I have learned how to read people. I use that to be of service to those in need.

 

[jasperkent]

You should absolutely do that.

I'm toying with the idea, but not in a big hurry.
For one thing, I need to put together some coherent material. It's harder than it looks, and 10 minutes is a lot longer than it sounds

Thanks for the encouragement!

 

[emkee_reinvented]

This is me around 1998. I would have been 22 at the time with very short hair.


This is now, at 49. This is the longest my hair has been since high school.

It goes well with you face , just came from Goes
https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goes_(gemeente), You don t seem to have aged, you changed.
I look way older [3 year] my skin is damaged. By UV light a lot.
Just read that thin skin is a sign of weakened and damaged skin.
Way to much sun, and in a time where the effect s slightly underestimated.

Using your own pic, daring. Ok maybe i am afraid living in a village.
It could be like revealing it the whole small village idiot-crazy, maybe ? While i should scream.
Yes it s me the Acid analogue king of ....... . Live and direct.
But that s the main reason. that s left. Ok and 2 kid s.
Who know s how info goes, again/ again GOES.

And after you decide, are you replacing the avatar, keep it update.
["not ON a date" sssttt.] Kinda weir state atm sleep deprived.
akes a bit to psychedela, also quit talkative.
Uninhibited.

 

[rentedbythehour]

I'm toying with the idea, but not in a big hurry.
For one thing, I need to put together some coherent material. It's harder than it looks, and 10 minutes is a lot longer than it sounds

Thanks for the encouragement!

I saw there is an old stand up comedy thread on here. I didn't look thru it but maybe that could be some inspiration.

 

[rentedbythehour]

Using your own pic, daring

I've always used my own pic. My avatar is a pic of me taken in 2023 I think. I know things get around in the Internet. I'm definitely not naive to the way it works. I'm not planning on changing my hair, just looking for suggestions to keep it out of my face. I always have it up

 

[jasperkent]

I'm not planning on changing my hair, just looking for suggestions to keep it out of my face. I always have it up

I always just wear mine in a ponytail but I think braids look cool-- especially on attractive young women like yourself.

 

[AngelsandFairiesarereal]

Back to the title of this thread: yes, there is one thing I've never done that I'd like to try.
Standup Comedy.

Once or twice before I die, I'd like to do a short standup set. Just to have done it.

I have zero stage experience of any kind & I actually have a fear of public speaking, but I'd like to conquer that fear & give it a shot.

I’d go see Jasperkent live lol

 

[rentedbythehour]

I’d go see Jasperkent live lol

Me too!!!!

 

[rentedbythehour]

I love the booty. I eat the ass, I eat the pussy, I eat every motherfucking thang.

(samuel l, true romance)

Great movie.

 

[lost weekend]

Great movie.

My favourite bit is the scene with Christopher walken and the guy from easy rider I forget his name .he was also in blue velvet which is also amazing as is twin peaks .he's also in apocalypse now .I could google but that would be cheating

 

[lost weekend]

Iceland is on my dream list of places to visit. I'm a little jealous of your wife right now.

Yeh it's pretty stunning and very bleak at the same time.shes been sending lots of photos of volcanoes that have been used in film [game of thrones etc] plus she sent me a photo of the hotel restaurant menu lol.
24 ponds stirling for a hamburger and chips .the soup was 13 pound .

 

[rentedbythehour]

My favourite bit is the scene with Christopher walken and the guy from easy rider I forget his name .he was also in blue velvet which is also amazing as is twin peaks .he's also in apocalypse now .I could google but that would be cheating

There are so many big stars in that movie. I looked at it earlier because I didn't remember Samuel Jackson being in it but it's been years, many years since I've watched it. I think you are talking about Dennis Hopper.