Because I'm skinny people assume I'm shy even though I'm not and for the most part people don't respect my hobbies of playing sports (football, basketball, ultimate frisbee) watching sports, playing chess and listening to music. I've lived in numerous different cities and I've never had a good enough support circle. I'm the common denominator I'm often the only person siting alone in the schools dining hall. I play Ultimate Frisbee with some people and I'm EASILY the best player and it would be so easy for me to act like I'm above everyone else but I try to be as helpful and encouraging as possible. Despite that, I went to talk to someone I play with today and he literally put his earpods back in and went to look back on his phone while I was talking and said nothing to me. Pissed me off. Why can't I be like most people and find a 2-3 great friends from class, work, an extraciricular activity or a roommate from school?
I've never had many close friends and certainly never a girlfriend. I've never had sex. I've never been kissed. I've never held a women's hand.I've tried 687078493658 different bio/photo combinations on dating apps and I've had no luck at all and have even stepped outta my comfort zone and introduced myself to women in public settings numerous times but no luck. Another reason why I'm broken is bc countless time women smile at me or smile and look down right away (I've heard many place on the internet say this means they are attracted to you) but if I'm so attractive than why do I get ZERO matches on TindeBumble/Hinge/Match even with the 687078493658 different bio/photo combinations I've tried? Also, I know that women hate it when men think them being friendly means they are flirting with you. Whenever a girl goes out of her way to talk to me for ANY reason, I can't help but fantasize about being in a relationship.
I got into my dream school in 2017 and I was happy for like 6 months in a row bc of it. I had a 3.7 GPA in my four semesters at that school before transferring. I transferred bc out of state tuition was so high and I was so lonely. I have even less friends at my new college and my GPA dropped to 3.0. I have no motivation to do anything more than the bare minimum. What's the point of working super hard to MAYBE get money or a good job when you're lonely? Humans are social creatures. My professor last semester hated me for NO reason. There were like a dozen examples of this exact type of thing but I once asked her "Are we still having the exam next week?" and her response was " uh... yeah, why wouldn't we?" FIVE MINUTES LATER SOMEONE ELSE ASKED HER THE SAME EXACT QUESTION and she responded "Oh my god thank you for reminding me!"
My life also sucks bc I have chrons disease. My life also sucks because my older brother is a condescending dork who treats me like I'm five years old and we have nothing in common. Whenever there's any type of problem or argument in the family I'm ALWAYS the scapegoat.
"Oh everyone goes through these things" NO. 85% of men have at least one close friend I MAYBE have ONE. Most men my age have had sex by now and many have been in some sort of a relationship. I wake up, feel depressed, after a half hour or hour I finally stop procrastinating and do work. I'll go play Ultimate Frisbee and have fun for 2-3 hours just to fall asleep feeling miserable.

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Let me start by saying my life was a TOTAL MESS due to 20+ years of trauma at home and around family. Things are still tough, but in just the last 2 weeks I have made tremendous progress and I wanted to share my experience just in case it can help anyone else. For the first time in my life, I can finally feel some ACTUAL HOPE for my future and hopefully you can too.
I honestly can't believe how much better I feel now and the only thing I've changed/added is this. It is not for everyone but it is definitely worth a try in my opinion. It's free and does not require anything beyond a simple pen/pencil, paper, and a quiet space. It's a method called the daily practice. If you Google "crappy childhood fairy daily practice" it will come up. You should watch her videos to learn the ins and outs but in a nutshell, here is how it works
-When you wake up, get a pen and paper, and write down your fears and resentments. There's a specific format, you write "I have fear that..." and then whatever is on your mind. Or "I have resentment at x because I have fear that..." So for me an example might be "I have resentment at my neighbors because I have fear that they make too much noise." And you just keep writing for 5-10+ minutes, don't overthink it (hard I know, trust me), just whatever comes to mind. You can write as much or as little as you like, be gentle with yourself and do what you can handle.
-After writing, immediately take the paper and crumple it up and throw it in the trash. (Unless you have a friend/buddy you want to read it to, then save it for 1 day before discarding it after reading it to them. I choose to just throw it away and don't read mine to anyone else).
-Set a timer on your phone or some sort of alarm for 20 minutes away and find a quiet space. Close your eyes, relax as best you can (again, hard for people like us with possible PTSD, I get it!, do your best), and simply repeat a neutral word softly. The example used by Anna Runkle in her course is "this." So you just have your eyes closed, and you repeat "this...this...this...this" until the timer beeps and then you're done.
-Repeat steps 1-3 again around 5-6 hours later. So not right before bed, more like after dinner if you work the traditional 9-5 schedule. You ideally want to have a few hours before bed when you repeat it.
Stick with it for 1 week and honestly assess your progress.
I'm happy to explain further, or answer any questions but this has been a literal life changer for me. I've never felt this way in my entire life. I'm happy, and hopeful and productive now. I honestly did not believe that was possible 2 weeks ago, I was beyond rock bottom, barely could get out of bed, barely could shower or shave or do laundry or anything. My life isn't perfect by any means but now I have HOPE and I feel so much better!! I do still struggle with the basics here and there but it's like my brain is STARTING TO HEAL and I notice a huge difference. For just one specific example, 2 weeks ago I was struggling massively with binging on porn, it was a huge waste of time and just bad news. I hadn't been on any dates in 20+ years. And in the last 2 weeks I have already been on 1 date, it did not work out (we just didn't click) but guess what, instead of binging on porn and being sad/depressed/triggered like I normally would, I decided to reach out to someone else and asked them out and they also said yes! So now I have ANOTHER date lined up for next week. And if it works out, great. If not, I'll keep trying. Trust me, this is such a massive change in my mindset, I was stuck just watching porn with no possible escape until I added this daily practice. I would write down things like "I have fear that I binge on porn" or "I have fear that I use porn to escape" or whatever else, and then a few days later my urges just sort of went away! And I felt this new urge to actually meet real women. So I would really encourage anyone and everyone to give this a try for 1 week and see what happens for you.

Let me start by saying my life was a TOTAL MESS due to 20+ years of trauma at home and around family. Things are still tough, but in just the last 2 weeks I have made tremendous progress and I wanted to share my experience just in case it can help anyone else. For the first time in my life, I can finally feel some ACTUAL HOPE for my future and hopefully you can too.
I honestly can't believe how much better I feel now and the only thing I've changed/added is this. It is not for everyone but it is definitely worth a try in my opinion. It's free and does not require anything beyond a simple pen/pencil, paper, and a quiet space. It's a method called the daily practice. If you Google "crappy childhood fairy daily practice" it will come up. You should watch her videos to learn the ins and outs but in a nutshell, here is how it works

1. When you wake up, get a pen and paper, and write down your fears and resentments. There's a specific format, you write "I have fear that..." and then whatever is on your mind. Or "I have resentment at x because I have fear that..." So for me an example might be "I have resentment at my neighbors because I have fear that they make too much noise." And you just keep writing for 5-10+ minutes, don't overthink it (hard I know, trust me), just whatever comes to mind. You can write as much or as little as you like, be gentle with yourself and do what you can handle.
   
2. After writing, immediately take the paper and crumple it up and throw it in the trash. (Unless you have a friend/buddy you want to read it to, then save it for 1 day before discarding it after reading it to them. I choose to just throw it away and don't read mine to anyone else).
   
3. Set a timer on your phone or some sort of alarm for 20 minutes away and find a quiet space. Close your eyes, relax as best you can (again, hard for people like us with PTSD, I get it!, do your best), and simply repeat a neutral word softly. The example used by Anna Runkle in her course is "this." So you just have your eyes closed, and you repeat "this...this...this...this" until the timer beeps and then you're done.
   
4. Repeat steps 1-3 again around 5-6 hours later. So not right before bed, more like after dinner if you work the traditional 9-5 schedule. You ideally want to have a few hours before bed when you repeat it.
   
5. Stick with it for 1 week and honestly assess your progress.
   

I'm happy to explain further, or answer any questions but this has been a literal life changer for me. I've never felt this way in my entire life. I'm happy, and hopeful and productive now. I honestly did not believe that was possible 2 weeks ago, I was beyond rock bottom, barely could get out of bed, barely could shower or shave or do laundry or anything. My life isn't perfect by any means but now I have HOPE and I feel so much better!! I do still struggle with the basics here and there but it's like my brain is STARTING TO HEAL and I notice a huge difference. For just one specific example, 2 weeks ago I was struggling massively with binging on porn, it was a huge waste of time and just bad news. I hadn't been on any dates in 20+ years. And in the last 2 weeks I have already been on 1 date, it did not work out (we just didn't click) but guess what, instead of binging on porn and being sad/depressed/triggered like I normally would, I decided to reach out to someone else and asked them out and they also said yes! So now I have ANOTHER date lined up for next week. And if it works out, great. If not, I'll keep trying. Trust me, this is such a massive change in my mindset, I was stuck just watching porn with no possible escape until I added this daily practice. I would write down things like "I have fear that I binge on porn" or "I have fear that I use porn to escape" or whatever else, and then a few days later my urges just sort of went away! And I felt this new urge to actually meet real women. So I would really encourage anyone and everyone to give this a try for 1 week and see what happens for you.

For the first time since 2008, the LSU Tigers will move on to the Elite 8 after a 66-63 victory over Utah. They will face 9th-seeded Miami in that round.
Imagine airballing a free throw down 1 in the closing seconds of an NCAA Tournament game (I was not surprised she missed her 2nd free throw).
https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/boxscore/_/gameId/401528017

There's a lot going on this weekend and even better the weather forecast looks great with 60s and 70s and only a little rain on Saturday morning.
Here's 35 local events you can enjoy at Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg and throughout the New River Valley:
1. Pink Moon Peach Milkshake IPA Release Moon Hollow Brewing, Blacksburg Friday, March 24, 2023, 3:00 - 10:00 PM Admission is free. Beer and food are regular price. Moon Hollow Brewing presents the Pink Moon Peach Milkshake IPA Release in support of the local Pink Boots Society. This year’s blend contains Loral, Eukanot and HBC 586. A heaping dose of lactose, peach purée and vanilla bean also help create a rich and delicious brew. $1.00 from each pint is donated the Pink Boots Society Blue Ridge Virginia Chapter. This helps the chapter continue to put on educational, community enriching events. The Pink Boots Society aims to assist, inspire and encourage women and non-binary individuals in the fermented/alcoholic beverage industry to advance their careers through education. Food will be available for purchase from Countryman Jamaican Grill. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685855
2. Root Down in Concert Rising Silo Farm Brewery, Blacksburg Friday, March 24, 2023, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Admission: Free Root Down is a jazz trio based in the New River Valley. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=684803
3. College Softball: Chattanooga vs. Virginia Tech Tech Softball Park, Virginia Tech Friday, March 24, 2023, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Saturday, March 25, 2023, 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM (Doubleheader) Admission: Free Watch the Virginia Tech Softball team compete against non-conference opponent the University of Tennessee Chattanooga in a three game series. No tickets are required for Hokie Softball games. Parking is available behind the outfield at Tech Softball Park and enter along the right field side of the stadium. Stands open one hour prior to the start of the game. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685859
4. Music Theatre: "Book of Mountains and Seas" Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Friday, March 24, 2023, 7:30 - 9:00 PM Adult Tickets (based on seat location): $25.00 - $55.00 Virginia Tech Students with ID and Youth 18 & Under: $10.00 A daring new music theatre work by composer Huang Ruo and puppeteer, designer, and director Basil Twist, "Book of Mountains and Seas" is a modern take on ancient Chinese creation myths that are relevant to our current climate change struggle, featuring the chorus of Ars Nova Copenhagen alongside massive puppets and striking lanterns. The work is sung in Mandarin with English supertitles. Book of Mountains and Seas is inspired by the ancient Chinese compilation of early myths of the same title, which was first transcribed in 4th-century B.C. Book of Mountains and Seas is a 21st-century adaptation and expansion of four of these tales. The work contains timeless codes about the universe, creation, planet, nature, life, human ambition and fate, the relationship and interaction between mankind and the planet. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678174
5. Will Easter & The Nomads in Concert Dogtown Roadhouse, Floyd Friday, March 24, 2023, 8:00 - 11:00 PM Admission: $8.00 Will Easter has one of those voices that is like a home-cooked meal for the soul. Will has the cool throwback rock edge of Tom Petty with the modern folk-Americana appeal of the Avett Brothers, but with something hard to put your finger on that could only be born out of the shadows and peaks of the North Carolina mountains. One iteration through a chorus and you’ll find yourself humming along, by the second time around you’ll be singing out loud, ready to hit the repeat button. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=684795
6. Juxtaposition A Cappella Spring 2023 Concert: Time For A Hoedown Haymarket Theater (Squires Student Center), Virginia Tech Friday, March 24, 2023, 8:00 - 9:30 PM Virginia Tech Students: At the Door: $7.00 Non-Students: $10.00 Juxtaposition A Cappella presents their Spring 2023 Concert titled "Time For A Hoedown". Juxtaposition will be performing seven new songs including their entire ICCA set. Juxtaposition is an all-male Virginia Tech A Capella group that was established in 1994 and has since produced seven albums and been awarded numerous awards and honors. They enjoy performing their wide repertoire of 70's, 80's, 90's and current hits. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685879
7. 2023 Ramp N Roads Eastern Elementary/Middle School, Pembroke Saturday, March 25, 2023, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Admission: Free Renew the New presents the 2023 Ramp N Roads where volunteers will be cleaning up litter from highways and byways, boat ramps, and river & stream access points. Be prepared to pick up litter off road in ditches and over the banks. Each volunteer will be assigned a team who will be led by captain when they arrive at Eastern Elementary/Middle School. These captains will lead the on-site clean up and will provide any needed safety instructions. There will be no buses running this year. Each volunteer will take their own car or carpool and convoy to one of the planned cleanup areas. There you will be given gloves and bags to use. Each volunteer is asked to return to Eastern Elementary at noon where they will receive pizza for a to-go lunch and a t-shirt. Volunteers need to sign up in advance. This is a rain or shine event however pick up along roadways will be suspended during active rain if it happens. ReNew The New is a volunteer organization committed to stewardship of the of the New River flowing through Southwest Virginia. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685871
8. Yoga On Tap with Blacksburg Yoga Collective Rising Silo Farm Brewery, Blacksburg Saturday, March 25, 2023, 9:30 - 10:45 AM Suggested donation of $15.00-$20.00. The Blacksburg Yoga Collective presents Yoga On Tap with an energizing and uplifting flow. Flow with Blacksburg Yoga Collective in the beautiful settings of the Rising Silo Saturdays. These Kundalini-inspired, donation-based Yoga and meditation sessions focus on therapeutic movements and various breathing techniques aimed toward collective wellness. Meditate, chant, and move together to ease stress, manifest positivity, and improve our awareness and focus. Admission includes the class and a post-yoga non-alcoholic beverage from the brewery. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685840
9. 2023 Warm Hearth Village Arts & Crafts Fair Warm Hearth Village Center, Blacksburg Saturday, March 25, 2023, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Admission: Free If you love unique, beautiful, locally handcrafted gifts and art, then attend the 2nd Annual Warm Hearth Village Arts & Crafts Fair. The show will feature high-quality artisanal goods from both artists on our campus and throughout the New River Valley. Handmade items for sale will include pottery, woodworking, home goods, accessories, soaps, candles & more. The Huckleberry Cafe will be open for grab-n-go refreshments. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=683666
10. Free Wine Tasting Vintage Cellar, Blacksburg Saturday, March 25, 2023, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Admission: Free Vintage Cellar presents Free Wine Tasting every Saturday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Join them for a decadent wine tasting at our free wine tasting. They will teach you all about the regions and grapes from the wines as you taste. After the tasing, grab a bottle or glass and enjoy it with some food from their kitchen. Must be 21 or older to participate. IDs required. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685724
11. Open Virginia Tech Football Practice Lane Stadium, Blacksburg Saturday, March 25, 2023, 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Admission: Free Fans are invited to attend the open practice to get an early look at how the Hokie's 2023 football squad is shaping up. Gate 6 will open up at 11:45 AM for fans to enter. Note: It is prohibited for fans to take photos and videos when the Hokies are on the field. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685711
12. 2023 Beliveau Bridal Expo Beliveau Farm Winery, Blacksburg Saturday, March 25, 2023, 12:00 - 4:00 PM Admission: Free Bring your friends and family and visit with the area's leading wedding professionals on display to plan your perfect wedding in an elegant venue. Wedding vendors such as florists, musicians, photographers, bakeries and more will set up in our Great Hall to talk to you about their services. This is a great opportunity to meet many of the vendors in one afternoon. Food and wine will be available to purchase throughout the entire event. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=684117
13. Women's Lacrosse: Boston College vs. Virginia Tech Thompson Field, Virginia Tech Saturday, March 25, 2023, 12:00 - 2:00 PM Admission: Free Watch the Virginia Tech Women's Lacrosse compete against ACC conference opponent and #7 ranked Boston College. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=684297
14. Program: Vegetable Gardening Meadowbrook Public Library, Shawsville Saturday, March 25, 2023, 1:00 - 2:00 PM Admission: Free Want to grow your own vegetables, but aren’t sure where to start? Join Dr. Emma Patterson, VCE Volunteer Master Gardener, to find out more about planning a vegetable garden, caring for it, and keeping it going through year’s end. Free seeds and soil testing kits will be provided. For ages 12 and up. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685348
15. 2023 Oyster Dinner Drive-Thru Riner Volunteer Fire Department, Riner Saturday, March 25, 2023, 2:00 - 6:00 PM Admission: $15.00 The Riner Volunteer Fire Department presents their Annual Oyster Dinner Drive-Thru featuring fried oysters, baked beans, slaw and dessert. Tickets can be purchased in advanced at Eagle Express, Riner Food Center and Village Barber Shop. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685387
16. Delta Chi's Into the Wild Benefit Concert featuring Audio Fever and The Red Ferns The Milk Parlor, Blacksburg Saturday, March 25, 2023, 2:00 - 5:00 PM Ages 21 & Over: $9.00, Ages 20 & Under: $12.00 The Delta Chi Fraternity at Virginia Tech presents their Into the Wild Benefit Concert featuring music from Audio Fever and The Red Ferns. Proceeds from ticket sales will go towards the V Foundation for Cancer Research. The Red Ferns is a groovy guitar band based in Blacksburg and Audio Fever is a Blacksburg based band as well. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685882
17. March Flashlight Tour St. Albans, Radford Saturday, March 25, 2023, 5:30 - 7:30 PM Admission: $15.00 Join St. Abans for their March 2023 Flashlight Tour which includes a little history and paranormal in one. This is a guided tour. Take a walk through the dark halls of St. Albans Sanatorium and join them for a flashlight tour of the building. Hear all the chilling tales of what paranormal investigators, and the public, have encountered within these 120 year old walls. A little bit of history, a little bit of paranormal. Tickets are available online in advance and will be sold at the door provided tickets are still available. Comfortable shoes and a flashlight are recommended as there will be lots of walking and many dark areas. Dress accordingly as the building is not climate controlled. You must be 18 years of age (16 if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian). Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685883
18. March's Beans and Banjos (Final Event) Meadowbrook Public Library, Shawsville Saturday, March 25, 2023, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Admission: $5.00 requested donation The Shawsville Ruritans and The LINC Letter presents March's Beans and Banjos and the final event of this series. Nothing lasts forever, not even Beans and Banjos. March's Beans and Banjos will be the last. Instead of having a couple of bands the organizers are inviting everyone who's ever played or sung at Beans and Banjos to come out and jam to play Beans and Banjos out in style. Beans and Banjos has been going for at least 14 years. Enjoy a dinner of beans, cornbread and desserts. Organizers ask for a donation of at least $5.00 to help keep the LINC Letter publishing. The LINC Letter is the non-profit community newsletter for Eastern Montgomery and is distributed to residents of Alleghany, Elliston, Ironto, Lafayette and Shawsville, Virginia. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685325
19. Amelia Empson in Concert Rising Silo Farm Brewery, Blacksburg Saturday, March 25, 2023, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Admission: Free Amelia Empson plays a variety of Indie-Folk and Americana covers and originals from the Appalachian Mountains with talent far beyond her years. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=684804
20. Salsa Night 2023 Beliveau Farm Winery, Blacksburg Saturday, March 25, 2023, 7:00 - 11:00 PM Advance Tickets: $12.00, At the Door: $15.00 Join Beliveau Farm Winery for a dancing experience with your loved one, group of friends, or come single; you are bound to have a good time no matter what. Lessons begin at 7:00 PM and the event lasts until 11:00 PM. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685126
21. 2023 March of Ales Mardi Gras Celebration German Club Manor, Virginia Tech Saturday, March 25, 2023, 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Admission: $50.00 The Blacksburg Junior Women's Club (BJWC) presents the 2023 March of Ales Mardi Gras Celebration featuring unique beers for tasting, along with wine and a signature cocktail. Coffee, water, lemonade, hors d’oeuvres and desserts will also be available. Guests will enjoy entertainment by a DJ, dancing, and a live and silent auction. The auctions feature an extraordinary variety of items donated by local businesses and individuals. At the end of the evening, discounted Uber service will be available to guests. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door if the event is not sold out in advance. All money raised at March of Ales is used to fund service projects and donations throughout the year. The funds have benefitted groups and causes such as Special Olympics, Salvation Army, Ronald McDonald House, Montgomery County Christmas Store and many others. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685695
22. WUVT's Jazz Night with Copy Cat Syndrome and Yung LZRD Odd Fellows Building Lodge #20 (Wilson Avenue), Blacksburg Saturday, March 25, 2023, 7:00 - 10:00 PM Admission: $6.00 Join WUVT for a night filled with the sweetest jazz melodies provided by Copy Cat Syndrome and Yung LZRD. Copy Cat Syndrome is a fusion trio performing jazz based in Blacksburg, VA. LZRD is a jazz band from Blacksburg, VA. Entrance to this event is ticket only (sold online) with a maximum of 50 being sold. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the music starts at 7:00 PM. WUVT-FM 90.7 Blacksburg is the New River Valley's only source for independent, alternative programming. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685887
23. TechNotes Spring 2023 Concert: TechNotes Lightnin’: Feeling the 50s Haymarket Theater (Squires Student Center), Virginia Tech Saturday, March 25, 2023, 7:00 - 8:30 PM Advance Tickets: $5.00, At the Door: $7.00 TechNotes presents their Spring 2023 Concert titled "TechNotes Lightnin’: Feeling the 50s". Enjoy a night full of new songs and old TechNotes favorites and chances to win epic raffle prizes. TechNotes is a co-ed A Cappella group at Virginia Tech that performs at various events throughout the year. TechNotes was founded in 2010. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685878
24. Caroline Owens & Company in Concert Floyd Country Store, Floyd Saturday, March 25, 2023, 7:00 - 10:00 PM General Admission: $15.00, Reserved Seating: $20.00 Caroline Owens is a 2X IBMA nominated Bluegrass and Gospel artist. She has performed alongside many of her heroes such as Alison Krauss, Suzanne Cox, The Isaacs, Larry Gatlin, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, Lorraine Jordan and many others. And, has made quite a name for herself in the North Carolina bluegrass community. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685713
25. Hoppie Vaughan & The Ministers of Soul in Concert The Floyd Center for the Arts, Floyd Saturday, March 25, 2023, 7:30 - 9:30 PM General Public: $15.00, Students: $10.00 Don't miss your chance to see the long awaited return of Hoppie Vaughan & The Ministers of Soul. It will be a fun, funky night of soul. The diversely talented Hoppie Vaughan is all about the soul! He is a blue eyed soul singer, song writer, guitar and bass player. Besides performing solo, he is the front man for Hoppie Vaughan and the Ministers of Soul based out of Roanoke, VA performing classic soul, R&B, blues and funk. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685712
26. Three Band Concert with Kenny Vaughan, Sullivan Smith & Stray Lions and Friend of the Three Southpaw Cafe & Community Space, Blacksburg Saturday, March 25, 2023, 7:30 - 10:00 PM Admission: $5.00 Southpaw Cafe & Community Space presents a Three Band Concert with Kenny Vaughan, Sullivan Smith & Stray Lions and Friend of the Three. Friend of the Three is a band based in Virginia that performs adult alternative, pop and rock. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685881
27. Stand-Up Comedy Show Lost In Taste, Christiansburg Saturday, March 25, 2023, 10:00 PM - TBD Admission: $7.00 The Cosmic Comedy Club returns with performances by comedians Sage Delong, Derek Budd, Julia Goyer, Tony Rodriguez, Jermaine Callando and hosted by Andrew Gustafson. Recommended for ages 18 & up. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685853
28. 2023 Hot Diggity Dog Day (Fun for Your Dog) Beliveau Farm Winery, Blacksburg Sunday, March 26, 2023, 12:00 - 6:00 PM Admission: Free Bring your pup and come have a day at Beliveau Farm Winery annual canine event. There's 165 acres of dog fun for your furrr-ever friend to explore and relax. Fresh air, dog parade, lots of outdoor space. Beliveau will have food and drinks for purchase throughout the day. With every hot-dog sold, they are donating 20% of our proceeds to the Montgomery County Humane Society. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685322
29. Community Quilting Bee: Rotary Cutting Fabric Blacksburg Library, Blacksburg Sunday, March 26, 2023, 1:00 - 3:00 PM Admission: Free Blacksburg Library presents their monthly Community Quilting Bee with the the topic "Rotary Cutting Fabric". This month atteneeds will learn how to use a rotary cutter and ruler to make accurate fabric pieces. Everyone is welcome including beginners. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685349
30. Book Club: The Winemaker Blacksburg Wine Lab, Blacksburg Sunday, March 26, 2023, 1:00 - 3:00 PM Admission: $40.00 Join the Blacksburg Wine Lab for the Wine Lab Book Club tasting & discussing featuring "The Winemaker" by Noah Gordon. About The Winemaker: Josep Alvarez is a young man in the tiny grape-growing village of Santa Eulália, in northern Spain, where his father grows black grapes that are turned into cheap vinegar. Joseph loves the agricultural life, but he is the second son, and his father’s vineyard will be inherited by his brother Donat, the firstborn. He yearns for a job growing grapes and for an opportunity to marry Teresa Gallego. In Madrid, an assassination plot, conceived against the political leader of Spain by men of wealth and power, creates a storm of intrigue that sucks into its vortex a group of innocent young farm workers in Santa Eulália. How Josep’s life is changed drastically by these events, and how, ironically, they gradually turn him into an inspired vintner with an evolving vision of life, is the fascinating story of "The Winemaker". During the Book Club, enjoy four fantastic Spanish wines to taste. Chef Bryan will create a pairing board of house–made Spanish tapas, cheese and charcuterie to accompany the tasting. Reservations required. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685385
31. Willard Gayheart and Ricky Cox performing "Old Favorite Songs of the Blue Ridge" Floyd United Methodist Church, Floyd Sunday, March 26, 2023, 2:30 - 3:30 PM Admission: Free The Floyd County Historical Society presents an encore performance of Willard Gayheart and Ricky Cox performing "Old Favorite Songs of the Blue Ridge. Ricky Cox’s friendship with Willard Gayheart also goes back 35 years. This shows in the programs they present together, harmonizing and appreciating one another’s contributions as they delight their audiences. Willard is a pencil artist from Southwest Virginia. He is originally from Eastern Kentucky, working mostly from the theme "Nostalgic Glimpses of the Appalachians". His works are positive images of Appalachian Culture, presenting the region as a place alive with interesting personalities. Besides his artistic talent with the pencil, Willard is also an accomplished bluegrass musician having played as a member of the bluegrass band The Highlanders. Ricky Cox has been entertaining and educating many of us for decades. Throughout his teaching career at Radford University he shared the history and culture of our region through his music and writing, earning a number of special recognitions along the way. Ricky contributed his photographic talents to the second of two books featuring Willard Gayheart’s drawings. Note: The event was originally scheduled for Sunday, March 12th, but had to be postponed due to inclement weather. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685328
32. Blacksburg Community Band Spring Concert Blacksburg High School Auditorium, Blacksburg Sunday, March 26, 2023, 3:00 - 4:00 PM Admission: Free The Blacksburg Community Band presents their Spring Concert conducted by David McKee and Associate Conductor, Dean Chiapetto. Christiansburg High School's band director, David Miller, will be guest conducting. Jefferson Ritchie will solo on trombone. The Blacksburg Community Band, Inc. is an all-volunteer community organization formed in 1989 under the auspices of the Department of Parks and Recreation in the Town of Blacksburg. The ensemble is open to individuals of all ages and ability levels from the New River Valley and surrounding areas. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685314
33. Helping Hands Fundraiser with Spaghetti Dinner and Live Music Belview United Methodist Church, Radford Sunday, March 26, 2023, 4:30 - 7:30 PM Donations Appreciated Join Belview United Methodist Church for some fun and great fellowship all while helping support a wonderful mission. Help them fund their Helping Hands Pantry by enjoying a spaghetti dinner starting at 4:30 PM, silent auction, raffle and live music from Eddie & Sherry Richards and Spoken For beginning at 6 PM. Belview's Helping Hands Pantry supplies clothes, personal care items, cleaning items and household items to those in need in Montgomery County, Radford, Dublin, Giles County and Pulaski and other surrounding areas. The Silent Auction starts at 1:30 PM and ends at 7:30 PM with over 40 items to bid on. There are over $2,000 in prizes for the raffle. Raffle tickets are $5.00 each, $10.00 for three or $20.00 for seven. Donate a pack of diapers, pull-ups or Depends and get three free raffle tickets on the day of the event. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685880
34. Indian Run Stringband in Concert Palisades Restaurant, Eggleston Sunday, March 26, 2023, 5:00 - 7:30 PM Admission: Free The Indian Run Stringband from Blacksburg, VA plays fiddle and banjo foot stomping dance tunes and sings traditional songs with old time harmonies perfect for dancing the two step. From dance tunes to the blues, the Indian Run Stringband plays with love and abandon. They make old-time music fresh and new. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685310
35. Virginia Tech Percussion Ensemble in Concert with Guest Artist Michael Burritt Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Sunday, March 26, 2023, 6:00 - 7:30 PM General Public: $15.00, Seniors: $12.00, Students & Youth: $10.00 The Virginia Tech Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Annie Stevens, performs a concert with guest artist Michael Burritt who is one of his generation’s leading percussionists. He is in frequent demand, performing concert tours and master classes throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia and Canada. He has been soloist with the United States Air Force Band, Dallas Wind Symphony, Omaha Symphony, Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, Richmond Symphony Orchestra, Ju Percussion Group (Taiwan), Percussion Art Quartet (Germany) and the Amores Percussion Group (Spain). Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=685872
Have a great weekend and thanks for reading!

NCAA Women's Basketball
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(6) #19 Colorado Buffaloes vs. (2) #3 Iowa Hawkeyes
Tip-Off: 7:30 PM ET - Friday, March 24, 2023
Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle WA
Line: Iowa -6.0
OveUnder: 147.0
TV: ESPN
Streams: ESPN+, The ESPN app
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Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Total
(6) #19 Colorado (25-8)	22	18	13		53
(2) #3 Iowa (28-6)	23	16	25		64

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Villanova Wildcats women’s basketball star Maddy Siegrist said after Friday’s 70-65 Sweet 16 loss to the No. 9 seed Miami Hurricanes that she would likely be entering the WNBA draft.

Finally scheduled my bisalp and I'm so excited!
I’ve shared the details below for those interested, but also I’ve felt so supported that I wanted to add this doctor to the list of doctors in Ontario who are understanding and approachable. Anyone know how to do that?
I (late-20sF, Ontario) asked my family doctor to refer me to a gyno to "discuss birth control options" instead of for sterilization. Although my doctor is lovely, he also treats the rest of my family and we come from the same (misogynistic-y) cultural background so I didn't want to risk having to convince him of my desire, especially because he's made comments in the past about some of my prescriptions that we'd have to revisit them when I want to start a family. He's lovely but just a different generation so I didn't feel like upending his expectations.
I got the referral 3 months ago and I show up to the clinic yesterday and for some reason I didn't realize it would be a male doctor, so I was nervous about being mansplained to or something. The doctor was surprisingly super duper nice. He asked me what I wanted, lectured me (in a friendly way) about the privacy health act when I explained why the paperwork was wrong about what I was there for (lol).
He then listened without interrupting when I told him why I want a bisalp and told me he respects that I've done my research and that I've obviously thought a lot about this and that it's my body and my choice but he appreciates that I've discussed it with my partner beforehand, and boom! I'm scheduled for mid-May!! Should be healed up in time for my scheduled vacation :D
I didn't even have to use my cheat-sheet of why I have a right to choose this for myself, the rates of regret for women under 30 who get sterilized, etc. He interestingly noted that he would never suggest a tubal because Canadian gynecologists have come to the conclusion that tubals are just the worse choice: if you're going in there anyway, and the tubal removal means lower risk of ovarian cancer, his opinion was that it's malpractice essentially to push people to do a tubal. So that's nice!
I don't have anyone other than my partner to really share this with so I wanted to post here and encourage others to go for it if they've wanted it done but haven't had the courage to try. :)

He aims, in general, to avoid contact, to finish around defenders, under them with fancy flips, over them with high arcs, etc. The Warriors, in a total flip of conventional basketball wisdom, aim to create their leverage uphill, with pindown picks for defense-lifting shooters, rather than downhill. Luka Doncic, Ja Morant, Zion Williamson, Giannis Antetokounmpo, these guys do not avoid contact. At 4. 7 per game, the Warriors rank 19th in post-up rate, but at 59. 2% they rank first, by a mile, in pass frequency out of those posts. But back here, in reality, teams and players have, barring exceptions, been making their own luck with officials since basketball started. If the Warriors do, on occasion, fall victim to an unlucky whistle, they create that luck as well. Meanwhile, the night started off rough for the Bulls on Wednesday, and it ended that way, too. Sacramento's defeat came about despite a quality game from center Domantas Sabonis, who posted a triple-double on 16 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 dimes. Fact is, Curry's 6. 6% driving foul rate is very close to Donovan Mitchell's 7. 1%, and Mitchell is a far more physical driver. Do the math, and 9. 2 of Curry's 11. 3 3-point attempts per game, or 83%, are classified as either open or wide open. "She's a Steph Curry of women's college basketball, that's why," Smith said when asked what makes Clark unique during Friday's "First Take. "A similar finisher is Kyrie Irving, who, for reference, earns a foul call on 6. 6% of his drives. So, this is the deal, Warriors fans. Golden State initiates 36. 8 drives per game, per NBA. com tracking data, the second-fewest in the league. That said, Curry is a relatively frequent driver at 9. 0 per game, not too far south of LeBron James' 9. 9. Which is to say, to whatever extent the Warriors get an unlucky whistle, it's their own fault. Obviously, don’t want to make this thing worse. ”Huerter and the Kings are looking to even the season series against the Suns. However, don't fall victim to the idea that simply driving the ball entitles you to a certain amount of foul calls. If you're constantly driving, constantly selling contact in a convincing way, officials are human. Everything is a mechanism to create space for their shooters, not to draw fouls. Space. - Alpha AI

I had an appointment with a new gynecologist today where I had initially planned on getting prescribed medication to induce ovulation. I've been on and off trying to conceive for about a year and with my cycles being so all over the place it's been difficult to even know when to try to conceive.
Anyways, he was very kind and listened to me well, but he cautioned against me using something like clomid as like with most medications there's a chance for side effects and a risk of multiple births. He has me scheduled for an updated vaginal ultrasound and did a blood test. He said that a lot of women with diet change and weight loss manage to ovulate on their own and while he will give me the medication if I request it he would prefer I try to change my diet and lose some weight before I do that.
I've struggled with my weight on and off for years and I know I haven't had a very good diet. I know it's something I need to address, but I'm not sure if I'm wanting to put off the medication. I understand what he's saying but the thought that the medication could potentially get me pregnant is really enticing to me. I guess I'm feeling impatient and like I'm just really wanting this to happen for me.
Do you think it's best if I focus on my diet atm or at this point should I start the medication?

Opponent: Ole Miss (25-8)
Time: 10:00 PM EDT
Location: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington
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There are a few LPGA players and courses, but if you create a female or trans player you're playing the PGA schedule with the males. Kinda breaks immersion for me. When will the women's league get the same treatment as the PGA? Come on EA.

Game	Colorado Buffaloes at Iowa Hawkeyes
Stadium	Climate Pledge Arena
Odds	IOWA -6.0
Watch	ESPN
Status	4:05 - 4th Quarter

Boxscore

	1	2	3	4	TOT
IOWA	23	16	25	12	76
COLO	22	18	13	17	70

Updated on 2023-03-24 at 08:24 PM

The Cinderella run for the Miami women's team continues. The 9 seeded Hurricanes defeated the 4 seeded Villanova Wildcats in Greensville to advance to the first Elite 8 in program history. If they win their game on Sunday, they will tie the 1998 Arkansas Razorbacks for the lowest seed to ever reach the Final Four in the women's tournament.
Now only Miami and UConn have a chance to make the Final Four in both the men and women's tournaments

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