Got fired today. Making a list of times I didn't fuck everything up.

Nov 9, 2017 5:55 AM

makethemoonproud

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I'm the girl who writes aimlessly when I'm anxious or depressed. Any suggestions on how to feel like a capable person again?

MV Edit: Whew, thank you all so much for your kind words to a stranger. I'm so grateful to know there are just good people out there. More writing and pen info at https://imgur.com/gallery/oO4XW

We stayed in Maumee for a night. They have a drive-thru convenience store that you literally drive through. Pretty cool.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I was laid off. I finally got a job today. It may feel helpless/hopeless but keep getting up and doing these lists...good luck!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You sound awesome! Wanna be friends?

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I need to do this. Thank you for the idea!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Looks like you've got some great achievements. I'm a little jealous of the HP ones.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Didn't start off blaming anyone for getting fired, or even saying why. So what happened?

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

My medical leave was filed improperly and a day was left unapproved

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

I want to get a wand from Ollivander. What kind of wand you get?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

- Reached front page

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Easy, polish the list and add it to your resume'. At 61 I know recruiter skills when I see them.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

that's a great trick! You'll have more stuff to add to that list soon, I'm sure! Also remember what Jackie Chan told you...

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Did achievement number 10 got you fired or not?Not sure if its possible as a girl. Nice list, so what are you going to suprise us with next?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

r/HumbleBrag

8 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 5

Misread as "Manly Pitbulls", got very concerned. Keep going, OP. You're awesome.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Maumee in the house.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You have really great hand writing.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

If you're so great at Chess and bumping into B-grade celebrities how did you ever get fired?

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

You've met Neil Gaiman, you must be doing something right

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Come play with my ferrets. Always makes anyone happy!

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Holy damn, you've met Neil Gaiman? He's hands down my favourite author of all time! You're talented AND lucky and that company lost out!

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Keep focusing on your positives and your future employer will notice the confidence you've instilled in yourself.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Also also, I wish I had your 10th accomplishment.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Also, you have very nice handwriting. :)

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Who/what is Ollivander? BTW good job succeeding at things.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 2

At Universal Studios Harry Potter there's a setup like the wandmaker's shop, and he chooses someone to be immersed in the scene firsthand

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 3

Oh nice! Do you get to keep the wand?

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

They allow you to buy it, lol. The first time I bought Hermione's instead, the second time I bought the wand which chose me

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 2

*Gasp* Give Hermione her wand back.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Please explain ‘worked for robots’

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 2

I worked for the band Steam Powered Giraffe

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

That alone is awesome, such a cool band. What did you do with them?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

[ssshhh! We all work for robots.]

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

And was known world-wide... I feel like he/she snuck this in to see if anyone else would notice and point it out

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

8 years ago | Likes 281 Dislikes 8

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8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Thank you, Burpy Pony. I needed this today.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I wish the heartbreak part was true for me :(

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Thank you, good reminder

8 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 0

^^^^^^^^ this

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Faved thank u

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

• Got to "Most Viral" on Imgur.

8 years ago | Likes 58 Dislikes 1

Aw ye, but mega unexpected

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

• Knows the difference between "Most Viral" and the front page of reddit

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Your career is a necklace and you're just adding beads. Continue on your journey!

8 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 1

I like this. +1

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That's going on the inspiration list I suddenly decided I'm writing. Thank you!

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 4

I'm so fucking jealous at your piano skills

8 years ago | Likes 102 Dislikes 3

I'm so fucking jealous of her handwriting

8 years ago | Likes 25 Dislikes 0

I know right? She must have extremely strong and dextrous ears.

8 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 0

To hit all those keys with only the weird cartilaginous structures is beyond impressive

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Ears buff as fuck

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Since you already know how to make lists, after breakfast, spend 15 min and put down the tasks you want to get done that day. Hugely helpful

8 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

Do that every day going forward and you will find yourself getting way more stuff done because you took a quarter of an hour to organize it.

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Can I put cry alone in the dark on my list?

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Sure, as long as you put it down whenever you want to use up a box of tissues.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

One step in front of the other every day. Never dwell in the past, focus on the present for the future.

8 years ago | Likes 30 Dislikes 2

The future eh?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Self control is empathy for your future self

8 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 2

I think changing your perspectives works. There's beauty in sadness, for one. You don't HAVE TO be happy. You don't owe anything to anyone >

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

> I was depressed for 2 years and what helped me most was embracing the sadness and accepting it as a normal part of life, and enjoying it

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

> also, there's no real goal other than being content. You don't -need- to be anybody, you don't need to be a happy person or a hero or rich

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Has immaculate handwriting

8 years ago | Likes 2292 Dislikes 14

It looks like it's printed.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Agreed, quite amazing.

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Seriously jelly a little bit

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

That should be a font.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Meh. It's not joined up tho.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 11

No worries, I write in cursive as well.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I was like “what font is that?”

8 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Such penmanship, so relaxing -10/10 would choose as font daily!

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Gosh gosh gosh

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

My thoughts exactly!

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Made front page of Imgur.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Seriously how do people write that neatly?!?!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thank you! While reading this I thought "Hot damn that's some good writing."

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

At this point, they might as well just get a printer.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

No need! :D

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yea.... sucks when people ask to see my notes from class. Only I'm capable of understanding what the fuck I wrote, barely.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I cant read my own name sometimes .. Fucking hell this is beautiful

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

No cursive though

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

It is like he typed it on a computer it looks great

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Only women can write this neat

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

she*

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Shucks, thanks friend

8 years ago | Likes 314 Dislikes 2

What kind of pen is that???

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That is freaking beautiful writing!!! Jesus I’m jealous

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Uses adorable colloquialisms like "shucks"...

8 years ago | Likes 139 Dislikes 0

like corn crops?

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Is courteous and polite, even online. +2 from me.

8 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

Yeah definitely add that to the list.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I could write the top line on every line of the page, each would look different, each would be equally illegible. Now I touch-type.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

And to your question: don't fret, your current situation is transient, you're evidently talented, you'll find something else soon :)

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Satan suck a dick I’d give my left tit for handwriting like that.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

He's not kidding. I came to the comments section just to make sure that was said.

8 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 0

As did I!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

What type of pen are you using? It looks so smooth

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

My friend gifted me a set of felt-tip mega-fine Japanese pens, meant for writing a much more delicate language than our own!

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

How long did you spend writing that?? Did you have to try it multiple times?

8 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

No, that's just how it comes out. Takes longer to think of what to write

8 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 1

Madness! Apparently I just suck at writing, though fortunately I'm usually the only one who has to see it.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Jessica? Is that you?

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Nope, Carissa

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Clarissa, could you explain to wh... oh nope, nevermind, confused 90's kid here

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Carissa? is that you?

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

It is! Spooky!

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

instantly makes new friends with imgur commenters who MAY or may not, but let's face probably are, serial killers

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Can confirm, have killed many cereals.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Added: was on Comedy Central, wins call-in radio contests like a bandit, didn't let my story end, twice

8 years ago | Likes 560 Dislikes 23

Need help feeling better? I can try to help, text me if you need it :)

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 8

Lmao this comment

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Do you need help good sir?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I quit my job a month ago and it felt/feels like I was fired. I had to be walked out the building and it was bad timing. But moving on now..

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Were Sean Astin and Patton Oswalt on the same place? I swear nobody's even seen them together...

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Nope, Sean at Comic Con (he did duck lips in our selfie) and Patton at Disney (he did not do duck lips in our selfie)

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I think it's time to add "made the front page". Probably the greatest achievement of them all.

8 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 0

Definitely surprised me this morning!

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Three times, because you'll get through this too

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I want your piano skills

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You need to add "attained absolutely beautiful handwriting." I'm so jealous.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Well, I could only write 1 or 2 things, so you did lots compared to me. <3

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm, by almost all definitions, successful. Being let go was the best learning experience I've ever had. It was hard, but so powerful.

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Advice on not feeling like a POS: know this too shall pass, and one employer's view of you is NOT the universal truth.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Which Battlebot did you create? Ziggo?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm glad you didn't let it end. Keep trucking. You're stronger than you think.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Thank you

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

You're welcome. If you ever need anyone to talk to, I can listen and try to help. :)

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

When were you in CC?! I need to YT this.

8 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 3

Doot

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I was on the gun rights episode of Moshe Kasher's Problematic. One of my other posts has the link

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

That’s pretty damn cool

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

You forgot to add -Starting a new, unknown adventure

8 years ago | Likes 27 Dislikes 0

Very true

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

failure is the manure on which growth is built. Does not matter whether u feel it was a just firing or not. Self Forgiveness is the seed 1/2

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Of all personal growth.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Writing that down, thank you

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

My pleasure. Hit me up, if you ever want to talk.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I want you to know that based on this list, youve probably completed your username. Just be you and it’ll all come together.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Thank you, it is my biggest goal

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

As a moon, can confirm @op. When one door closes, another opens. Be ready for this next stage in your life and jump in with both feet. <3

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

How do you teach yourself to play piano, I need halp

8 years ago | Likes 66 Dislikes 0

Learn chords, that's really all you need.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

Music is a language. You need to learn to hear it and speak it. If you can really buckle down and learn to read it you will grow more faster

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

100 times this. People push off learning how to read music when really it just makes everything else easier.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Practice, and put emotion into it. Find songs that speak to you. I would rather listen to an imperfect but emotional piece than mechanical

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

perfection. You can find plenty of free sheet music on YouTube and other websites. When you lose motivation, find something that will always

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

inspire you to get back in. My inspirations are the anime Your Lie in April, and the Wolven Storm song from The Witcher

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Also, beginner music books are actually well laid out and shape your progression in a steady and organic way.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Mimicking - I was great at figuring out the notes of the tunes I heard

8 years ago | Likes 59 Dislikes 4

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

But how do you play it with your ear though. Mines too close to my head so i hit all the keys around it.

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

I play by ear too! I am not too good at sight reading sheet music tho

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You have a skill I can only wish I had. Tried the same with a violin teacher with simple songs. One of the hardest things I've ever doned

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

Violin is stupidly difficult compared to piano, trust me.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Absolute bullshit. Violin is easier to learn than piano. My teacher was very impressed with how fast I managed to learn it

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

I'm not :/

8 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

I'm good at mimicking too, but what really helped me was learning music theory and the actual scales. I recommend youtube, books, & teacher

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Mimicking isn't a great way to learn music anyway. It teaches you to play one thing, where as learning to read and learning scales/other 1/2

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

basics of music gives you the tools to play anything. It's worth investing in some lessons if you seriously want to learn how to play.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yeah, it's truly not that useful, but it's neat at parties

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

She's a visual learner. You need to find your style.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

Auditive*.

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

That’s the exact opposite of visual

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

How do i afford or egen get room for a piano? :(

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

They won't be good but go to music stores on Black Friday and you can get a decent electric one for a couple hundred. Still expensive tho

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Try electric piano. Sort of the same thing, just not as expensive or as big. Not quite the same, but still works!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

There are people giving away pianos for free on CraigsList all the time.

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