u/spaghettiviolist

I’ve been playing all through college for like 11 years and it’s always been the thing I love to do. I play for fun as well as practice. I’ve never been especially prodigal or special but I enjoy it. I have just graduated college this May and am about to start teaching elementary school full time. This summer while I was job searching I was so anxious and depressed I barely could function. I am scared I have lost whatever spark or talent I have. I try and play a few times a week now when I have energy but I feel like it so much harder.
Part of the issue is I have been playing the same songs for literal years—Lindsey Stirling. I play them because I know them and love them and are good ways to practice technical skills but I am tired of playing them. Does anyone have any suggestions of how to pull myself out of this rut or different piece ideas?
Viola is such an important part of my life and I’m aware I’m at a very different place I was at than in high school orchestra or even college. But I can’t imagine my life without it. I just need something new to work toward.

I’m a super big crafter and I like to crochet, make notebooks, upcycle, etc. I keep seeing all these cute things online I’d love to make but I have a certain mentality that makes it hard to get out of the slump.
I had a crochet business and did many markets but am starting my big-girl career and can’t do them, not that I enjoyed them anyway. I do commissions and art trades and make things for friends and family but I feel like there is no point to making things if I can’t make money from it. Which is a toxic and unproductive way of thinking, I know. There’s nothing in particular I want or need to make for myself( except I am currently making a sweater). Besides that, the stuff I would try requires money to invest. I do love what I already do, genuinely. Crochet is a special skill I have and am proud of.
I am curious if anyone else has had this issue before and if so, what can I do to expand my interests without breaking the bank?

I’ve wanted a Kermit nuimo for years now but never got one when I had the chance. I will be in New York City at the Disney store this weekend and am curious if they will have them. I just saw someone post that they are available somewhere in Disney world. I’m hoping they will be there when I go! Does anyone have any idea if they will be available online at least if not in retail stores?

I have been working so hard to get my rating up to at least 4.7 and keep it there. I’m newer so it’s harder because even though I’ve done about 95 batches, I only have like 39 reviews. I took one batch over July 4th weekend and the customer was so understanding with all the replacements since the grocery store was picked over. I dropped it off and had no issues. I woke up today to have my gold status lost with a three star review and “didn’t follow delivery instructions”: my first negative feedback. But there weren’t any instructions!!! There weren’t any in delivery notes or anything specified in the chat. I’m confused and frustrated.

There’s probably no way to fight it. I’m just fed up, working so hard to get people exactly what they want, risking my safety for speed, offering to go the extra step, and it’s not good enough. I wish all the people who gave me good verbal reviews would give me good reviews on the app too. Is there a way I can ask people politely to leave a review and hopefully get me back up to 4.7?

I’ve been working hard the past weeks and getting plenty of batches. Some days are obviously slower than others. But the past two days, there’s been literally nothing, and that doesn’t feel possible. Without giving away too much info, I live near Myrtle beach and there are always people coming and going. Even without tourists, and without this big rainy week, there should be locals ordering. I am all in for eligibility and all that, so what’s the issue?
I’m just weirded out by how quiet it is. It’s not a full time job so I’m fine but all these things considered…

I just graduated from CCU for elementary education and am trying to find anything in Horry or Georgetown.
I have applied to public, private, and charter. I don’t care what grade. But at this point I’ve been applying to positions since February, had four interviews, and still nothing. I subbed in schools and talked to admins as much as I could and got my name out there. Not sure what else I can do. I think it’s still early but it’s very discouraging. I have plenty of great experience working with kids of all ages and good recommendations.

I am not able to relocate but I am willing to drive. Marion and beyond is too far so respectfully please do not tell me to move.

If anyone has worked or currently works for Horry County Schools or Georgetown District, I would love to get in contact. It would be so helpful to speak to people who have been through this! I just would love some guidance and advice.
Thank you!

I woke up today and I got an email saying I lost my gold status and my rating went down but it looks the same as it did the past few days. It was 4.8 a few days ago but i don’t understand what happened to make it fall if it’s the same. I have 13 5s, one 3 and one 1. The low ratings are from when I first started and made some mistakes on produce. 😞
I’ve been doing everything I can to keep my ratings up especially because I’m new and the ratings make more of an impact since there’s less. I got an email that my rating went below 4.7 but it’s the same number and stars. I can’t get through to support. Also, I’ve done two orders today and got one 5 star that hasn’t shown but that should make a difference. I’m super worried.
I live in a very touristy area and I’m not sure what to do. Is it possible it’s just dry? I got two this morning and nothing now.

I am a new elementary teaching graduate and I’m thinking about some ideas for my first classroom! I love the dark fantasy vibe and labyrinth is my favorite movie ever so I want to take the homey and cozy feelings from them to decorate. I know I can’t do an outright labyrinth theme because of the age level and subject matter so I’m thinking some dark academia inspiration could help!

I don’t have my room yet but I’m just wondering if anyone has any ideas for ways to make that vibe on a budget. I know for sure I want a reading corner with a big tree on the wall and vines hanging down, fairy lights and leaves and plants everywhere, and the door knockers and worm somewhere lol

I’m a new grad that got an interview at a school I like and they asked me to come in on Wednesday (2 days from now) to do a lesson. It has to be 30 minutes about theme, plot, and key details to help support the overall text. I know I can do it but some context: These kids, that I do not know, are in the midst of state testing and it’s at the tail-end of the day🫠

I’m wondering what kind of activity I can quickly introduce and showcase my ability on.

I was thinking some kind of sentence/theme matching game to show that they’re up and moving and talking to each other? Like an excerpt from a familiar story that they have to find their “partner” for?

It’s not so much I don’t feel prepared but I want to know how my idea sounds and if I should rethink it.

The principal said she just wants to see how I interact with the students and one of my strengths that I’m very proud of is my ability to connect with kids and get them excited. The instructional coach said something pretty straightforward as it is just a review for them.

I just graduated from my elementary program and have been subbing (or trying to) for a week or two since classes have ended. My goal was to get as much experience as I can before the end of the K-12 year and get my foot in the door for jobs. However, on red rover, most jobs are for middle and high schools in special Ed. I know it could be good experience but I honestly do not feel qualified or able to teach those areas. I have taken one half-day position and it went fine but nothing since then.

I’m not sure what to do. I think there is a fine line (for me anyway) between expanding my horizons and doing something I’m still new to: running a class by myself without a cooperating teacher.

I only have a few weeks left, and admittedly I just got approved like last Wednesday but I’m trying to make the most of my time. AND our district is super competitive so all the jobs I want get scooped up super quick, like in less than 10 seconds.

Am I overthinking this?

I just signed up and I’m so confused why I’m not getting batches. I don’t even know what it would look like. But do I have to sit in a parking lot and wait for people to send in orders or something? Sorry I’m not super clear on this, the app didn’t explain much.