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Are you a cat person or a dog person?

I think im a cat person because they seem like less work rhan dogs. But i have never actually owned any animals.

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What song makes you happy?

I am not a classical or opera fiend by any means but these particular reliably have a positive effect on my mood or i will play them when i am feeling celebratory.

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What song makes you happy?

https://youtu.be/7qHZkkgowdY

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What song makes you happy?

https://youtu.be/4pbMUEHvoAo

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How to calm anxiety?

Ultimately if its chronic and nothing you do seems to help, it may be something that requires medication. You don't necessarily need to go to a shrink for that, often your primary dr can prescribe something.


That said try taking a walk and listening to something that will keep you from having anxious thoughts. Like music or a podcast on something that does not relate to anything stressful.

When i am anxious i usually feel the need to move so that is what i try to do. I will pace and talk to someone.

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How will you survive the collapse of civilization?

I suspect i won't and probably wouldn't want to.

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Should I go to trade school?

There might also be cheaper, non college ways to take classes on that kinda stuff.

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What bits of wisdom has life taught you?

Not taking a risk can cause as much or more regret as taking it and it not panning out. (I don't mean risking material things or your safety).

Related to that...high school doesn't matter. Ask the girl/guy out, embarrass yourself, experiment. Grow as a person now, don't wait.

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Should I go to trade school?

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Auto repair, small engine repair, metal working/welding, 3D printing, robotics. I want to do all the things, but it ultimately goes back to a childhood desire to be a mad scientist and inventor.

But these are things that must be learned hands on, not from a book.

And even though I'm not broke anymore, I'm also not rich. I'll never be rich.

I would just say don't sell short the community college auto repair class. If it really is just textbook reading and quizes, i agree with you (trade school will have that element too) but i would hope they also have a garage and allow you to actually work on cars...probably depends on the school, it's facilities, and even the teacher. You can always sit in on the first class for free and at a community college they often have rolling enrollment...and you just have to sign up and pay the cost and there's no deadline or big formal application.

As far as cost, it may cost as little as a few hundred bucks for a single course...depending on where you live.

Speaking of books, i recently got a part time job at a library and i was shocked at how many books they have on welding, soldering, car manuals, etc. Books aren't great for hands on knowledge but they are a cheap way to explore as subject if you can't immediately start learning on the job.

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Should I go to trade school?

I think its hard to break into any business where you don't know anyone in the business. I am guessing your first job would be as a mechanic in a local shop or meineke or dealership. I have never seen a woman in those place (at least not as a mechanic) which makes me concerned about your ability to break in and how would be treated if you did. Also the schedule might not be ideal when your first starting out. Having less free time than you're used to when middle aged can feel punishing (does for me, recently got a 2nd job).

That said you'd be far from the first female mechanic and if it is something you think you genuinely be good at doing...why not if you can afford to experiment? You can always stop doing it at any point it starts to feel not worth it and its a great skill to have in any case.

Maybe try a local community college auto repair class to dip your toe in the water?

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