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Re: Ask HN: What are you passionate about at the moment?

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Post by SwiftyBug »

champoradopapi wrote: post #367
SwiftyBug wrote: post #260

Learning to use Vim! I've tried three times before in the past 10 years. This is the first time it actually clicked. It's the first time I've tried Neovim. It's awesome and I feel like I'm playing a game with myself while working. I thought it would take much longer to get to the speed I'm at now. I've been using Vim exclusively for a month.

Same here! What keys/combinations are you usually using right now?

I try to not stray too far from the default key binding as I think it would be good to be able to use Vim on servers that don't have all my config. But, hey, what's the point of using Vim if you're not having fun ricing it? These are some indispensable key maps to me:

In visual mode, move a line up or down: vim.keymap.set("v", "J", ":m '>+1gv=gv") vim.keymap.set("v", "K", ":m 'gv=gv")

In normal mode, replace all occurences of the word under the cursor: vim.keymap.set("n", "s", [[:%s/\\>//gI]])

In normal or visual mode, Yank to the OS's pasteboard: vim.keymap.set({"n", "v"}, "y", [["+y]])

And there are plenty more that are related to specific plugins.

Also, I've remapped caps lock to esc in the OS. This makes it way easier to leave insert mode without leaving the home row.

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Post by loxias »

appplication wrote: post #230

I just downloaded Ableton Live and it’s been a blast playing with it. Similarly, I finally understand how modular synths work and it’s basically just functional programming with sound. I haven’t bought any modulars yet but I’m really looking forward to getting into it in the new year. Music production is very cool and I can’t wait to learn more.

Enjoy!!!!

I worked in music tech for a few startups starting in 2000, have written a few instruments (VSTs) and dabbled in making noise (some call it music). specialize in cutting edge dsp, but i just like applying it to PHAT SOUNDS. :D i'm a much better sw engineer DSP enthusiast than an artist, but can still hold my own.

Get ready for so much fun. Making music gets infinitely more fun once you start to build all your own tools =) Do you code? If you can code even a bit..

It's not my day job anymore, but send me an email if you'd like to know more, I guess I'm finally old enough to pass on some shit...

Re: Ask HN: What are you passionate about at the moment?

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Post by swah »

hahahacorn wrote: post #344

Running. I got the bug about 12 weeks ago. I had never ran longer than 1.5 miles continuously 12 weeks ago. Now I’m planning my next Sundays long run. 12.5ish miles. Im a heavy guy. My heaviest was 270, but I’m down to 220 now. I hated running my entire life. But I finally figured out how to run pain free and now it’s the thing I look forward to everyday. It’s also tremendously rewarding to see such rapid improvement…

Did you do anything to improve on 5ks other than running 5ks? My 5k time is around 35min forever, I run every now and then and recently signed for a public 5k run but I don't see myself improving my pace. (It took years until I could run 30 minutes non-stop and at least I didn't lose this over the years, but I'm slow...)

Re: Ask HN: What are you passionate about at the moment?

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Post by swah »

beingfit wrote: post #486
hahahacorn wrote: post #344

Running. I got the bug about 12 weeks ago. I had never ran longer than 1.5 miles continuously 12 weeks ago. Now I’m planning my next Sundays long run. 12.5ish miles. Im a heavy guy. My heaviest was 270, but I’m down to 220 now. I hated running my entire life. But I finally figured out how to run pain free and now it’s the thing I look forward to everyday. It’s also tremendously rewarding to see such rapid improvement…

I’m feeling some envy right now. I’ve tried running…or rather, walks and runs interspersed, at least once a week or more often. But my heart rate shoots up even at a moderate pace of 5mi/h (7.5km/h) to around 140bpm or higher (I’m 50 years old). I just can’t run (actually jog) continuously for more than one minute before breaking into a walk. Otherwise, I workout everyday, mostly cardio and some strength for at least…

I'm 39 and my HRV will shoot to 160-170 at those speeds... I think its ok?

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Post by primozk »

thimabi wrote: post #342

Blogging in multiple languages. I’ve launched many blogs over the years, but they were mostly a hobby and consistency was lacking. My goal is to change that now, by writing every day about some things that interest me while improving my skills in multiple languages. It’s been roughly two months since I began and this is something that truly inspires me at the moment. Everyone can benefit from writing down and sharing…

Can you share it? I want to know if you're mixing languages "on the same page" or you have any kind of separation.

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Post by jll29 »

4death4 wrote: post #372
philip1209 wrote: post #251

Low-plastic living. I read a book by the world's first zero-waste restaurant, Silo. The book got me thinking about how different our lives would be if oil were expensive. "Pretend oil is really expensive" is a good proxy for doing things that are "eco-friendly." Since reading the book, I've tried to eliminate single-use plastic from most of my life. It's incredibly hard. Everything from my socks to my vegetable packa…

If oil were expensive, plastic would probably still be used in all the places it is used today because it is lighter and a large percentage of oil goes into the transportation of goods. I actually don't have a problem with plastic, at least in theory. Oil exists in the ground. I don't see an issue with pumping it up, using it for a bit, and putting it back into the ground via a landfill. I take more of an issue with…

> Oil exists in the ground. I don't see an issue with pumping it up, using it for a bit, and putting it back into the ground via a landfill.

- The form it is put "back into the ground" isn't the same form it was "pumped up".

- The landfill isn't the same location where we put it compared to where we sourced it (much deeper).

I'm not an ecologist, but both these differences have complex consequences for earth and us.

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Post by nevster »

edanm wrote: post #538
nevster wrote: post #364

I created a booktube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NevsBookChannel I'd been writing reviews on Goodreads for years so it was kind of a logical next step. Also have found it interesting to learn how to edit videos and improve my confidence in speaking. PS there is a review of Gerald Weinberg's "Are Your Lights On?" in there, so it's tangentially related to coding. Currently reading Code Complete.

Oh awesome, subscribed and will be watching some videos from the backlog :)

Thanks!

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Post by jll29 »

jjice wrote: post #23
politelemon wrote: post #18

Games. I've been forcing myself into productivity for too long because that is the thing to do. I recently built a gaming pc, picked some jrpgs, and I'm having a blast. There are entire franchises and worlds for the exploring. There are amazing rich stories and history and beautiful soundtracks that I'm living through right now. My wishlist grows by the day as I discover new tales.

What are your favorite RPGs at the moment? New or old? I feel like RPGs have been holding strong since the Super Nintendo and there so many hours of incredible gameplay to be had.

I never liked Rocket Propelled Grenades, so no favorites, and in these dark times of multiple violent conflicts, they are holding up the path to peace. Never knew Nitendo was also a weapons manufacturer, I know them mostly for computer game devices.

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Post by jll29 »

kj4211cash wrote: post #426
nvarsj wrote: post #178

Dating. No, seriously. As a life long loner/introvert with high anxiety, I kinda discovered recently (after a long marriage/divorce/several years of not dating) that dating is actually kind of amazing. I never even knew this side of myself. I actually enjoy talking to random people about random stuff. Even if it doesn’t lead to a relationship, making any kind of connection with someone is deeply satisfying. I kind of…

I get it! I am an introvert and have often been called shy. I am also now happily married. But I strangely miss first dates. I miss meeting new people who lead very different lives, and having both of us try to present the best version of our stories. I'm sure it was awkward and filled with dumb small talk. But I miss it.

There's nothing wrong for you and your wife to invite a stranger couple over for dinner.

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Post by aramndrt »

kbf wrote: post #59

Mental health. I recently passed out in public and had to finally admit to myself that I’m severely burnt out. I had ignored the signs and mentally written off the concept of burnout as a bit of a wishy-washy mostly “emotional” concept and not as the very real psychological AND physiological condition that doesn’t just go away if you get a good nights sleep and a day off. It was emotional to actually read up on it an…

Could you please elaborate on why you think you passed out or what led up to that incident? Whenever I'm particularly stressed, I tend to become very light-headed or dizzy to the point where it feels like I'm about to pass out, but I never do. I've had this on and off for years. I'm only 26 years old.
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