A Wild Lurker Appears! Hyoi's Random Banter #232

[enderlord99]

So to clarify, you turned it off and on again, but twice?

Basically.

More than twice, actually; I had previously tried rebooting the computer itself, and that didn't help.

[Mystic Muse]

Me: You should really study for the CCNA. It will help with Network+

My depressed brain; But what if Dark Souls instead?

[LaZodiac]

Me: You should really study for the CCNA. It will help with Network+

My depressed brain; But what if Dark Souls instead?

The studying will only help if you're in a good mood and thus can retain it. The Dark Souls will help put you in a good mode. The choice is obvious.

[Rater202]

The studying will only help if you're in a good mood and thus can retain it. The Dark Souls will help put you in a good mode. The choice is obvious.

YEs, never force yourself to study unless you're crunched for time.

Just... Don't play enough that you get crunched for time.

some of my best work has come from doing several days worth of work in a couple of hours but that is stressful as all **** and isn't worth it.

[Mystic Muse]

YEs, never force yourself to study unless you're crunched for time.

Just... Don't play enough that you get crunched for time.

some of my best work has come from doing several days worth of work in a couple of hours but that is stressful as all **** and isn't worth it.

Technically speaking, I don't ever have to get the Network+ or CCNA.

Network+ gets me a raise though, and CCNA is raise, job security, and further job prospects.plus future college credit I think.

[Form]

Me: You should really study for the CCNA. It will help with Network+

My depressed brain; But what if Dark Souls instead?

Sometimes doing the thing I'm 'supposed' (be it study or exercise) to do even though I don't want to gives me a small sense of accomplishment and makes me feel better about doing something more fun afterwards. And if you're trying to establish a new habit/routine you'll probably benefit from doing it even if you really don't want to, if only not to break the routine.

But, you know, don't work yourself to death. What LaZodiac and Rater said has merit too.

[Lacco]

My depressed brain; But what if Dark Souls instead?

Why depressed?

The studying will only help if you're in a good mood and thus can retain it. The Dark Souls will help put you in a good mode. The choice is obvious.

This choice is based on the assumption that Dark Souls = good mood. I don't say it does not work but...

Okay, let's assume you have a limited energy. Some things fill the energy bar, some decrease your energy, some will completely dump it. That means, when you do things that fill your energy bar, you are able to do stuff that empties it.

Now this is pretty simple and basic. Do something that fills the energy bar, then do stuff that empties it if necessary.

The question is: what fills your energy bar? Assuming you start with empty energy bar (based on the "my depressed brain" part), it's often hard to climb back, as you need a healthy dose of whatever keeps you on your feet. For some people, it's accomplishing tasks (scratching things off the "to do" list and getting positive feedback), for some people it's the "nice" things (getting told you are wonderful, having nice surroundings), for others it's getting a laugh (telling a joke, seeing something funny).

And the catch is: people are rather bad at knowing what fills their energy bar and like to substitute for unhealthy, easier options.

Sometimes doing the thing I'm 'supposed' (be it study or exercise) to do even though I don't want to gives me a small sense of accomplishment and makes me feel better about doing something more fun afterwards.

Effort/reward cycles are nice, but it's a good example. Ticking off the "to do" list provides the boost of mood for Form. Any recent example of that?

[Form]

Effort/reward cycles are nice, but it's a good example. Ticking off the "to do" list provides the boost of mood for Form. Any recent example of that?

I'm trying to develop a habit of exercising with the aim of looking a little bit more built and more attractive in 6 months+ time. I've found a bunch of workout videos on youtube that I'm following for that purpose. Aside from that it also helps stave off feelings of lethargy as it gives me a little project to work towards to and it's something different from work or videogames.

[Mystic Muse]

Why depressed?

Failing the Network+ exam for a second time, mixed with Impostor syndrome.

Probably just generally needing a break from work too.

[DataNinja]

Failing the Network+ exam for a second time, mixed with Impostor syndrome.

Probably just generally needing a break from work too.

Aw, sorry to hear that, Muse. That sucks.

[Form]

Failing the Network+ exam for a second time, mixed with Impostor syndrome.

Ah ****, that's rough. But it's ok if it takes some time. You're willing to learn, so the certs will come.

Probably just generally needing a break from work too.

Sounds like someone is due a long weekend then. Or some vacation.

[Lacco]

I'm trying to develop a habit of exercising with the aim of looking a little bit more built and more attractive in 6 months+ time. I've found a bunch of workout videos on youtube that I'm following for that purpose. Aside from that it also helps stave off feelings of lethargy as it gives me a little project to work towards to and it's something different from work or videogames.

Good job!

I'm also trying to get into exercise, gained some weight and have to prepare for the summer season... of German longsword!

It's bodyweight & mobility for me.

Failing the Network+ exam for a second time, mixed with Impostor syndrome.

Probably just generally needing a break from work too.

Sorry to hear that.

If you don't mind me asking... why did you fail? Feel free to ignore the stupid walrus question if you don't feel like it, or PM me.

Also: breaks from work are healthy and helpful - and I like them - but there is an inherent value in failing. It's unpleasant, I know. But use it.

Ah ****, that's rough. But it's ok if it takes some time. You're willing to learn, so the certs will come.

Yeah. If you are willing to learn, you are not an impostor. Learning takes effort.

[Mystic Muse]

Sorry to hear that.

If you don't mind me asking... why did you fail? Feel free to ignore the stupid walrus question if you don't feel like it, or PM me.

Also: breaks from work are healthy and helpful - and I like them - but there is an inherent value in failing. It's unpleasant, I know. But use it.

I believe due to lack of practical experience, which does not come up a lot at work. There are practice exercises associated with one of the resources I'm using for CCNA, which should help.

I think I got 2 extra practical questions this time around, which may have screwed me.

Something also just isn't clicking the way it did with Security+.

[Peelee]

Got PTO approved for Friday. Have a ~8 hour psych exam to take that day now that I have the day free.

Fun.

[Rater202]

For the record, "hard salami and aerosol cheddar on toasted white bread" is a halfway decent "it's the end of the month, we're low on everything, and I just don't give a crap anymore" sandwich.

[Anonymouswizard]

aerosol cheddar

If it comes in a can, it's not cheese.

And now I want stilton.

[Keltest]

If it comes in a can, it's not cheese.

And now I want stilton.

Sandwiches care not for your labels. If you can fit it between two separate pieces of bread and in your mouth, the sandwich will accept it.

[Peelee]

Sandwiches care not for your labels. If you can fit it between two separate pieces of bread and in your mouth, the sandwich will accept it.

Separate pieces of bread!?! Those are some gated sandwiches you have there, good sir!

[Keltest]

Separate pieces of bread!?! Those are some gated sandwiches you have there, good sir!

A properly made hot dog in the correct bun will never be a sandwich. Only inferior hot dog artists need to make sandwiches from their buns.

More power to you if you like your hot dogs that way. But i will die on this hill.

[Rater202]

Separate pieces of bread!?! Those are some gated sandwiches you have there, good sir!

Yeah!

Make a meatloaf, probably out of lamb, packed nice and dense... Cook that on a rotating spit till it's cooked all nice and then slice off some succulent strips and serve that on a pita and what do you have?

You've got a sandwich.

...Specifically, you've got either a gyro or a shwarma depending on how exactly you made the meatloaf, but both would be considered a sandwich.

[Peelee]

A properly made hot dog in the correct bun will never be a sandwich. Only inferior hot dog artists need to make sandwiches from their buns.

More power to you if you like your hot dogs that way. But i will die on this hill.

I see you completely ignore the possibility of an open-faced sandwich. Or a sandwich with three pieces of bread. Or.... Dare I say it? Four!

[Keltest]

I see you completely ignore the possibility of an open-faced sandwich. Or a sandwich with three pieces of bread. Or.... Dare I say it? Four!

An open faced sandwich is, in spite of the name, not a sandwich. A bread sandwich is either somebody screwing with you or a struggle to fit in the mouth, but as long as you can get both end pieces in a single bit, its still a sandwich.

[Peelee]

An open faced sandwich is, in spite of the name, not a sandwich. A bread sandwich is either somebody screwing with you or a struggle to fit in the mouth, but as long as you can get both end pieces in a single bit, its still a sandwich.

I didn't say a bread sandwich, I said a sandwich which more than two pieces of bread. A dagwood sandwich would be an example.

Also, do you include subs (aka subway sandwich, aka hero sandwich, aka hoagie) in your campaign of sandwich purity?

Is a small child who only bites the bottom part of a sandwich suddenly no longer eating a sandwich? WHERE DOES IT END?

[Keltest]

I didn't say a bread sandwich, I said a sandwich which more than two pieces of bread. A dagwood sandwich would be an example.

Also, do you include subs (aka subway sandwich, aka hero sandwich, aka hoagie) in your campaign of sandwich purity?

Either your slices of bread are small and lame, or two extra slices of bread is going to result in a significantly bread flavored sandwich.

As far as subs go, ive seen them prepared both hot dog bun style where its a single piece of bread, and proper sandwich style where its two pieces that simply touch. I have no strong opinions on which are the correct way to make a sub (unlike hot dogs), but only the latter are sandwiches.

[Peelee]

Either your slices of bread are small and lame, or two extra slices of bread is going to result in a significantly bread flavored sandwich.

As far as subs go, ive seen them prepared both hot dog bun style where its a single piece of bread, and proper sandwich style where its two pieces that simply touch. I have no strong opinions on which are the correct way to make a sub (unlike hot dogs), but only the latter are sandwiches.

Sandwiches care not for your labels.

[Bartmanhomer]

If you're a parent with an adult child who has low self-esteem issues about their appearance, you don't have the right to discourage their child by saying that they're ugly or fat-shaming their weight. You're not a parent at all in my eyes and parents suppose to be encouraging their adult child.

[Fyraltari]

Separate pieces of bread!?! Those are some gated sandwiches you have there, good sir!

Indeed.

[factotum]

I didn't say a bread sandwich, I said a sandwich which more than two pieces of bread. A dagwood sandwich would be an example.

Or a club sandwich--those are often made with two layers of filling with a third slice of bread in between them.

[Anonymouswizard]

Sandwiches care not for your labels. If you can fit it between two separate pieces of bread and in your mouth, the sandwich will accept it.

While I have enjoyed the sandwich debate, and for the record if it has been at the top and bottom of is a sandwich no matter how many slices are involved,

I was talking about the grand tradition of cheese. As an occasionally proud member a country with almost as many historic cheeses as the French, the debasement of cheese caused by the alterations for serving via spray make me feel ill.

Call a burger a sandwich as much as you want, it technically counts. Just make sure you're topping the patty with noble cheese that must be cut with a knife

[Mystic Muse]

Speaking of sandwiches, I ate a footlong hot ham and cheese today. It was so freaking good.

I've made it through...3 chapters of CCNA. Looking at other stuff before continuing that. Also gonna do some major review before continuing anyway, because Cisco exams are apparently both harder than what I've done so far, and once you move on to another question, the previous one is autiosubmitted. No review at the end. Plus, even my boss failed the CCNA a few times.

Looking at Project+. Just looking at the exam objectives, pretty sure I understand most of the concepts already. 60% or so? I could probably have it done in a month.

It's also a certification that will be nice to add to a resume, and every bachelor degree I'm interested in on WGU (just using it as a basis, may not necessarily go there) has it as a certification you earn, so maybe that will help cut down on the amount of coursework I have to do long-term.