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SirLaxer t1_j2dqifv wrote

You’ll understandably get a lot of anecdotes, but it was solid for me. First full year of marriage after a covid-delayed wedding, got a promotion, made a more concerted effort to make/keep friendships in my 30s, started learning how to play bass, began life-changing treatment for a severe sleep apnea diagnosis, donated marrow to someone with leukemia who’s still alive…it wasn’t bad.

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uptown_gargoyle t1_j2dqq95 wrote

was the marrow donation process painful?

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SirLaxer t1_j2drjij wrote

Not really, I was put under for the procedure itself and the recovery time wasn’t bad. had some strong aches for about 48 hours afterwards. The other method, donating peripheral blood stem cells or PBSC, has a week of daily shots of filgrastim that make your body sore leading up to the donation day but the recovery time is typically quicker.

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alittlemouth t1_j2eqeen wrote

This is a whole plate full of awesome. Hope 2023 is equally as varied and positive!

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Republican_Wet_Dream t1_j2e2xlp wrote

WHY BASS?

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SirLaxer t1_j2e5xon wrote

Been wanting to play since early high school but always found excuses/reasons not to. It’s always been my favorite instrument

https://i.imgur.com/10mIh0Z.jpg

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Republican_Wet_Dream t1_j2e6i6a wrote

Good on you, man. Hats off for growth!

My unbiased opinion is that the bass player is the most important person in any band.

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Fattom23 t1_j2ecosp wrote

It's because bass is the greatest instrument of all time. It's impossible to be a great band without a great bass player.

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porkchameleon t1_j2e9yad wrote

Deceivingly easy.

I dropped it when I realized that every mistake will be heard loud and clear. NOPE.

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