u/Firm_Neat1486

I've played the violin for 8 years. I would say that during the first year and half I only learnt the essentials, like notes and bow technique, so I've played for 6 years. The only problem is that I don't play it often, so I'm stuck at grade 3 I would say, and it sucks: I can't play vibrato at all, my intonation is a bit weak, and I'm not really good at switching positions. I would love to learn more, especially since I love playing it, but the problem is that I don't feel like practicing, I'd rather scroll. What should I do? Are there any books that would help my technique and, well, everything? Do you have any suggestions for my laziness

hi, i just want some advice. i'm still a teenager, but i often think i'm quite ugly: i have lovely friends who tell me i'm pretty. even my family tells me i'm pretty. the problem is they don't tell me what they find pretty about me, like my eyes or smth else. and then there's the fact that i don't see myself as pretty. i always have insecurities, for example my eyes being too close to each other, or my face being too puffy, or my assymetrical face, or my belly, etc.

i also think that if i like someone, they wouldn't find me pretty and they wouldn't like me because i'm ugly. so i think i have no chance with someone, because there are prettier girls out there

btw i'm sorry for my english and for this weird question... but, do you think i'm just making things up in my head and am too insecure? and how to become prettier?