What's Bothering You?

[Chris]

The week between Christmas and New Year is so depressing. I think it comes down to the societal pressure to be reevaluating your life.

 

[-Blue-]

It sucks when you put so much effort into something and it seems like people don’t care. I posted videos on Facebook yesterday of me playing bachs minuet in G on violin and one got no likes or comments and one got one like and no comments. And it’s not like they’re not getting views either. They’ve gotten like 20 plus views each and counting. I think my friends just scroll by when they see a video by me playing violin. Sometimes it makes me think I should just quit playing.

I know you probably don't want anyone to say anything, but it's not a matter of if you're skilled or not to warrant their comment and approval. People are just lazy af especially when it comes to online. You could perform a piece that could've been played during a live orchestra and no one would comment or like it. People are just hardwired to be on an endless brainrot doom scroll where they just shut their brains off and consume, consume, consume without adding. It's why I dislike social media so much.

If you like playing the violin or anything you should continue for yourself. I'm sure your pieces are very lovely.

 

[Midoriya]

I know you probably don't want anyone to say anything, but it's not a matter of if you're skilled or not to warrant their comment and approval. People are just lazy af especially when it comes to online. You could perform a piece that could've been played during a live orchestra and no one would comment or like it. People are just hardwired to be on an endless brainrot doom scroll where they just shut their brains off and consume, consume, consume without adding. It's why I dislike social media so much.

If you like playing the violin or anything you should continue for yourself. I'm sure your pieces are very lovely.

To add onto this, and fwiw, the most important thing I believe with any hobby is if it makes you happy or not. I've practiced martial arts for almost two decades now, but if you asked people about me and my skill they probably wouldn't know anything because I don't participate in tournaments. I just continue to do it because I'm passionate about it and it makes me happy, and those are pretty much the only reasons. Social media is honestly very much like that and is the main reason why I'm glad I don't use it.

This probably didn't need to be said either, but I thought I'd put in my two cents.

 

[Autumn247]

Thank you everyone, I appreciate the input. It does make me really happy to play violin and I love doing it. So I’m gonna try to not worry about responses/lack therof on Facebook anymore. You all have some good points. I think I just get overly self critical when I feel like there’s not a response. But I’m gonna keep playing and keep getting better and enjoying it

 

[VanitasFan26]

My 2024 hasn't been great. I've lost my home and I had to live out of airbnbs. I finally got approved to get an apartment but it's been 4 months of hell. Not only that but my dad is in rehab and I have to take care of mom.

 

[-Blue-]

Thank you everyone, I appreciate the input. It does make me really happy to play violin and I love doing it. So I’m gonna try to not worry about responses/lack therof on Facebook anymore. You all have some good points. I think I just get overly self critical when I feel like there’s not a response. But I’m gonna keep playing and keep getting better and enjoying it

Believe me, I get it. Years ago when I was still a kid I had a DeviantArt account. It always frustrated me that I had to make maintaining my account a 24/7 ordeal to ever get anyone to notice anything I submitted. Then I just decided screw it and did art because I liked it and wanted to and if someone saw it great, but if they didn't then I didn't care because I just wanted to create stuff. I love this forum because you can share you stuff and it is noticed.

Good luck with your violin and anything else you try!

 

[ShawnFuzz]

It sucks when you put so much effort into something and it seems like people don’t care. I posted videos on Facebook yesterday of me playing bachs minuet in G on violin and one got no likes or comments and one got one like and no comments. And it’s not like they’re not getting views either. They’ve gotten like 20 plus views each and counting. I think my friends just scroll by when they see a video by me playing violin. Sometimes it makes me think I should just quit playing.

I can't add much to what others have said, except to reiterate that you should do what makes  you happy!

I have to give you credit for being brave and sharing your music! I have played guitar for about 30 years now, and you will never find me sharing videos of what I play! But I play guitar because I love it, and it is relaxing. I don't do it for others approval.

It sounds like you genuinely love playing violin, so enjoy how playing makes  you feel!

 

[Beanz]

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[Firesquids]

Switched to a new medication and now I have really bad heartburn daily

 

[ZeldaCrossing64]

I feel like I'm pressured to go back to my job. Apparently someone had interviewed to work in my department, and I'm scared I'll get replaced if I don't go back soon enough. But my manager said I can't go back to work until I'm feeling okay mentally, so I feel a bit stuck. It's either I return to work when I'm liable for another mental crisis or potentially lose my job. Ugh.

 

[Seastar]

Spoiler

I really wasn't looking forward to the new year and there's already something going on to keep me awake when I didn't want to. It's almost 2 AM and my parents did something that may have triggered my allergies. I wish they had a normal sleep schedule... and weren't obsessed with having fires in the backyard. I am sick of this house.

 

[xSuperMario64x]

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[.: Meri :.]

Spoiler: tw

whew boy I really thought I was going to get attacked by a dog today. I'm going to start bringing a broom on our walks from now on.

 

[Dim]

My mom told me someone at my store has MS. It's so heartbreaking. The guy is only 18. How can fate be so cruel?

 

[xSuperMario64x]

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[ZeldaCrossing64]

Spoiler

I can't have any ****ing privacy in this house. I don't even want to talk about it because I'm just gonna get upset all over again.

It sucks that my parents cannot see the errors of their ways because they always have their minds set on literally anything. I guess it makes sense since my dad still says that "privacy is a privilege". I hate it here.

 

[SkyKnight03]

Spoiler: tw

whew boy I really thought I was going to get attacked by a dog today. I'm going to start bringing a broom on our walks from now on.

I love dogs but there are so many irresponsible owners.

I walk frequently with headphones on. Yet I know exactly which houses I'm going to cross that have dogs running around without a leash. They get close up and bark loud.

It's also fair to say the breed doing this is going to get a totally different reaction out of me.

A large German Shepherd = Go away.

A dog which is a small fur ball = Fine. I'd still rather see you on a leash so you don't get hit by a car.

 

[Dim]

My back is in so much pain right now, I can barely move.

 

[Dunquixote]

I’m not feeling that great today. The main reason is kinda silly. My fault for getting too excited about something . Generally just feeling down today though.

I can’t focus on anything together; it’s frustrating me since I want to get a drawing done asap so I can get the drawings that I want to do for some other friends done.

No replies or messages here or on discord please.

 

[Halloqueen]

I misplaced something small and have been tearing up a room looking for it. So that's fun, lol.