During my time away from the forum, I acquired a new skill. I taught myself how to make headbands / bracelets / other stuff out of paracord and steel wire. They are customizable to fit any head shape and can be twisted to lay flat on the head regardless of where it sits. The quality of this ability is dependent on the pattern chosen. I could do virtually any pattern and make a headband or bracelet or something else. I also made a belt and a 7 to 8 foot real cracking whip for Halloween. I would post a picture but I'm not sure how.
What neat skills do you know?
One of my best skills is making connections with people who have demonstrated excellent skills and other connections. Networking and other collaborative processes are essential for activists and organizers. Other than that, some simple skills I picked up recently involve computers that i love and loathe as necessary evils. ;)
Great thread idea and thanks for the upbeat post.
I am learning how to be a really good cook.
Learned to drive manual transmission cars ;D my next car will be manual for sure.
Well I'm skilled with computers (hardware and networking.) but recently I've been learning about electric engines etc. (been turning old computer fans into a giant electric fan engine.) I want to learn more about gas powered vehicles but they really aren't my thing. (I'm skilled at finding their weak point though on paper.) :3 I've learned some more japanese. So I've learned a few things recently. :)
I've learned how to listen and not interrupt...
I have learnt about patience.... Not been very good at that in the past, except coming out to all, but then, that's just plain scared!
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I taught myself how to do CG modeling and compositing. And to build a PC. I also taught myself how to pick handcuffs and locks.Right now I am learning how to drive a semi truck and I'm a top student in my class. After that, maybe I'll try progressing on to a pilot's license. or something. I can weld, fabricate and machine and I know some blacksmithing. I also enjoy shooting. I've had some experience with swords but I'm not bad with a lightsaber. ^_^
I'm a great tutor for pretty much any subject I've previously learned. My latest accomplishment there is teaching a 13-year-old all there is to know in math all the way through trigonometry in about a month. He only knew a little bit of algebra and no geometry before then. He was a good student, though; he loved to learn. We even had one session go as long as 5 hours because he was having that much fun with it. After that, I helped him with his spelling, grammar, and story writing. He was a low-C student before; now he has perfect scores in all of his classes. His parents kind of love me now.
I think I've unlearnt more then I've leant since HRT :( I was both very technically and mechanically minded, I did alot with electronics, scripting, audio and acoustics, but it just seems like I can't concentrate on any off that and I don't find enjoyment in it anymore. I have become a lot better at cooking, I now love socialising which I use to find draining and that has allowed me to find much more meaningful connections with people. So what I've learnt is how important friends and people are in life and how much more fulfilling a connection with someone can be in comparison to any individual achievement.
Quote from: Talim on December 20, 2014, 04:40:37 AMI also taught myself how to pick handcuffs . . .
You can't just throw that in the middle of a post and pretend that nobody would notice. Please elaborate! I'm absolutely intrigued as to why one might do this? Planning on being arrested anytime soon? ;)
Quote from: Hanazono on December 20, 2014, 06:32:16 AM
I'm glad I drive a Manual Car too. Every time I pass a gas station they have this sign "Manual Car Wash". I think they won't wash cars with automatic transmissions!
I think they mean you wash your car yourself.... I would like to say that I learn quickly, but I'm not sure.
hmmm... :-\ besides learning make-up techniques (which I still really need help with, I have deep set eyes), I'd say the only thing i've learned recently worth mentioning is creative writing related things.
In my school we learned how to create a rough novel draft about 80,000 to 100,000 words and edit it down and refine it. How to create a story line and create events based on a single sentence plot idea, etc...
Last semester I wrote 4 short stories ( about 9-12 pages each) and submitted a 40 page edited and refined first chapter to a novel.
OH~! I have a commercial licence to drive limos and taxis too ;D
Quote from: Valerie Rose on December 23, 2014, 11:13:03 PM
hmmm... :-\ besides learning make-up techniques (which I still really need help with, I have deep set eyes), I'd say the only thing i've learned recently worth mentioning is creative writing related things.
In my school we learned how to create a rough novel draft about 80,000 to 100,000 words and edit it down and refine it. How to create a story line and create events based on a single sentence plot idea, etc...
Last semester I wrote 4 short stories ( about 9-12 pages each) and submitted a 40 page edited and refined first chapter to a novel.
OH~! I have a commercial licence to drive limos and taxis too ;D
That's impressive! :3 I need to learn about makeup too! So if you find any good tips let me know! :3
Quote from: Talim on December 20, 2014, 04:40:37 AM
I taught myself how to do CG modeling and compositing. And to build a PC. I also taught myself how to pick handcuffs and locks.Right now I am learning how to drive a semi truck and I'm a top student in my class. After that, maybe I'll try progressing on to a pilot's license. or something. I can weld, fabricate and machine and I know some blacksmithing. I also enjoy shooting. I've had some experience with swords but I'm not bad with a lightsaber. ^_^
I so wish I had experience in most of the stuff you listed such as machining etc. :3 I would use it to make car parts lol. Picking locks that's also impressive! :3 lol
You can teach yourself using tutorials on YouTube. That's how I learned how to get out of handcuffs. I know 2 methods for that actually. But for anything you want to learn, you just need the tools, the time, the patience and the perseverance to succeed. Your local college may have a machining course. You can buy lathes, milling machines, etc.
I just don't want to be a damsel in distress. People always let me down if I rely on them. So, I'm not doing it anymore.
Things that I taught myself....hmm....
Well, I bought parts and built my workstation pc, which I named Wheatley. I taught myself how to fix cars, motorcycles, ATVs, dirtbikes, minibikes, snowmobiles, gas and electric RC cars, electronics, computers. I taught myself how to ride/drive those vehicles. With the many friends I have had, I've always ended up helping them in their time of need. All of my artistry skills were mostly self taught, I am really good at drawing mythical creatures and vehicles.
Well Jeez, I was riding along with some friends headed to a sword fight and got lost it is comforting to know that our coarse could be mathmatically worked out, and if we broke down, the transmission or anything else could get fixed. If God forbd the part was not available we have someone who can machine a new part. I'm sure this wait would be boring though so someone could teach me how to use my phone and 'maybe' if were in a no phone zone, thank goodness someone could dismantle the phone and make a computer from the parts, yeah again, I'm probably going to get bored, thankfully I have a friend to teach me patience.
Dare I say it? If worse comes to worse and we are still stuck we can pick the lock on another vehicle to 'use', and if we get caught.....well those cuffs can't hold us. We are invincible, even if the cops name is Darth. Boy all this just cause someone wanted to stop at a gas station/car wash and buy some handmade accessories. What a day, excuse me while I put on some makeup.
That's pretty cool.
Can't say I've learened some neat skill from my absence unless you consider how to play WoW as an arcane mage cool. I've gotten rather addicted to that game :/
But in my not absence time I guess skills I could do are graphic designing and video editing. Don't have a degree in them though. I like doing lots of things with computers though. Also write comedic sketches with a few friends. Finally getting together and filming them. Maybe one day I'll post them on here idk. Still have to edit them and get some green-screen images to use. And do the audio.
Quote from: Sam314 on December 24, 2014, 10:16:21 PM
That's pretty cool.
Can't say I've learened some neat skill from my absence unless you consider how to play WoW as an arcane mage cool. I've gotten rather addicted to that game :/
I got so addicted to that game when I used to play, lost track of time like it was going out of style.
I forgot to say some things about my self taught stuff.
I design objects for games and art. I right stories for my friends, whether they be comedic or... eh... a bit private. I think up video games, most of which could change the gaming industry overnight if they were ever created.... really want to get into that industry. I starting to teach myself Swedish and Japanese. I modify things on a regular basis, my car now has 50 more hp than it did before, and it's going to be green and black. My $3,000 pc was all self funded, has 3 monitors, multiple light-up and glow-in-the-dark features, and can run just about anything I want it to. I'm going to be teaching myself the art of rally racing as soon as I get my car project done.
I'm sorry if I sound braggy or like I'm gloating.... needed a huge confidence boost, and this is helping that a little bit.
Quote from: Talim on December 24, 2014, 05:47:02 PM
You can teach yourself using tutorials on YouTube. That's how I learned how to get out of handcuffs. I know 2 methods for that actually. But for anything you want to learn, you just need the tools, the time, the patience and the perseverance to succeed. Your local college may have a machining course. You can buy lathes, milling machines, etc.
I just don't want to be a damsel in distress. People always let me down if I rely on them. So, I'm not doing it anymore.
They do have a machining class although I can't afford it lol. I have a feeling the machines are expensive also lol. I also understand being the damsel in distress I feel like that when it comes to car repair. D: computer repair though I'm like a goddess at that. :) it's second nature for me. Lol
Somehow this brilliant fashion sense came out of nowhere, now everyone I know asks me for advice as to what they should wear lol. I can't wait to be able to afford a new wardrobe.
Quote from: Electric Fuzzball on December 24, 2014, 10:37:48 PM
My $3,000 pc was all self funded, has 3 monitors, multiple light-up and glow-in-the-dark features, and can run just about anything I want it to.
Oh you lucky girl, and I thought I was getting spoilt with an €800/(around)$1'000 pc... I'm going to bring this post back in August next, if I remember to study Japanese over the summer. I just have too little time because of school...
(delete this if it's a bit too off topic)
Teaching myself texturing, modeling and rendering landed me a spot working on Star Trek Renegades. I helped build Starfleet HQ and designed and built Starfleet Academy. My SF-52 Mako fighter makes a cameo too.
@fitzyfoop :o I thought most pcs come with leds nowadays. (If not you can buy a 100$ case and transfer it over).
You kind of have to becareful to know your power supply and see if you have enough power. You also have to consider efficiency which is something I didn't know much about until recently. I recently learned about installing liquid cooling which it took more power than my pc had so it would randomly turn off.
The solution I did for that is I unplugged the DVD drive (never use it anymore). I also did away with my system LEDs because I didn't find them of use. Ironically you can barely tell the pc is on because the new cooling system is sooo quiet. Lol
@Talim I never did well with 3D stuff (it was always complicated to me). Software is something I have problems with all of the time. (Examples as coding etc). But that is really impressive that your work made it in! :D that's so cool.
Well, my keyboard and mouse are both backlit, really good for late night gaming sessions with friends.
I figured out that all the power required for my pc was just over 500 watts, so I got a 600 watt just to be sure.... plus it's a really cool PSU that has a clear acrylic lid and glows blue (whigh then causes a glowing effect with my clear green wire sleeves)
It took over a year to build it, as I didn't have a job then... months of intense chores... 0_0
@electric fuzzball what kind of stuff did you put in yours to require that much power? Did you go intel? (I recently learned that Intel typically uses more power in their CPUs over amd). On other note of learning I'm learning the basics of engines (playing with an electric engine and working on compressed air engine). :)
Quote from: Skylar105 on December 26, 2014, 06:44:25 PM
@electric fuzzball what kind of stuff did you put in yours to require that much power? Did you go intel? (I recently learned that Intel typically uses more power in their CPUs over amd).
Okay...
I'll just run the pc specs....
CPU- intel Core i5 3570k @ 4.5ghz
GPU- Nvidia GTX 660 ti super clocked
Mobo- AsRock Pro 3
RAM- 4x2 Gb G.skillz Ripjaws Z 1866 mhz
PSU- 600 watt display style with lights
Case- Cooler Master Cosmos SE
HDD- WD Black 1tb 7200 ram
Sony DVD drive
3 200 mm fans
2 140 mm fans
Razer Death Stalker Ultimate mech keyboard
Cyborg 3 mouse
A skill I have that I only recently discovered (moments after beginning to read this very thread) is spotting obscure Portal 2 references.
8)
A game that I *still* haven't purchased or played. :embarrassed:
Hehe, Wheatley is named after the ai in Portal 2.
Quote from: Skylar105 on December 26, 2014, 01:04:12 PM
@Talim I never did well with 3D stuff (it was always complicated to me). Software is something I have problems with all of the time. (Examples as coding etc). But that is really impressive that your work made it in! :D that's so cool.
It was what i did to fight off depression and dysphoria. It's too bad Hollywood has made the job I always dreamed of doing become kind of a hollow dream. It's why I am learning to drive a semi truck. It's going to be my backup for when I push to get into more VFX.
Speaking of which, I mastered parallel parking 80 feet of truck today. :)
Quote from: Electric Fuzzball on December 26, 2014, 07:35:49 PM
Okay...
I'll just run the pc specs....
CPU- intel Core i5 3570k @ 4.5ghz
GPU- Nvidia GTX 660 ti super clocked
Mobo- AsRock Pro 3
RAM- 4x2 Gb G.skillz Ripjaws Z 1866 mhz
PSU- 600 watt display style with lights
Case- Cooler Master Cosmos SE
HDD- WD Black 1tb 7200 ram
Sony DVD drive
3 200 mm fans
2 140 mm fans
Razer Death Stalker Ultimate mech keyboard
Cyborg 3 mouse
@ electric fuzzball how in the world did you get a hold of a 660 ti? :o those things are expensive. I have a nvidia gtx 750 myself. Really nice pc build though! :)
@ Talim I can barely parallel park a car much less a big truck lol. I've learned that I'm horrible at sewing. :3 I did master a knot on sewing today. Lol so at least I can sew without it coming a part. :D
* have become very good at turning the other cheek
* have become more likely to show gratitude
* can now laugh like a girl ... :~D
Quote from: Talim on December 26, 2014, 05:23:26 AM
Teaching myself texturing, modeling and rendering landed me a spot working on Star Trek Renegades. I helped build Starfleet HQ and designed and built Starfleet Academy. My SF-52 Mako fighter makes a cameo too.
as a 3d artist myself(not a really good one lol, my texturing/baking always lets me down)
i would love to see some of your work, that is if you wouldn't mind sharing or allowed(NDA's and whatnot)
Quote from: Leyn on December 27, 2014, 04:23:07 AM
as a 3d artist myself(not a really good one lol, my texturing/baking always lets me down)
i would love to see some of your work, that is if you wouldn't mind sharing or allowed(NDA's and whatnot)
I have some stuff up here.
Www.keairafinlay.weebly.com