(December 2, 2016 at 2:24 pm)Emjay Wrote: Okay, I've done a few dry runs now and I'm pretty okay getting through the song without too many problems, but not doing so great with the volume... even at maximum recording volume for the mic and maximum playback volume I can barely hear myselfMy voice is quiet at the best of times and I have no lung power behind it to project it, since I'm quite a heavy smoker. For example I can't even blow up a balloon any more... which was quite worrying to discover. And it sounds pretty monotone so I'm not sure about this... maybe I should just bang a pot (or Drippy's head) with Min?
We may be able to work with what you've got. Perhaps we can amplify the sound? However, it would be cool if maybe you could record an alternative, like you banging a pot or jingling some bells or even clapping (we could always put a clip of you clapping at the end of the video). Thank you for your effort. I hope everyone is having fun with this.
On another note, and I know it's none of my fucking business, so tell me to fuck off, if you like.
I smoked for all of my adult life and the better part of my teens. I believe the total was 15 years. I smoked Marlboros and really didn't give a fuck if they killed me. Later, I was feeling like I had a cold all the time. Tibby couldn't even bear to talk to me over Skype if I was smoking a cigarette. He would cringe and hang up. I've never seen someone so worried about something I was doing. This was before we even met in person! Fucking crybaby.
Anyway, I had tried giving it up before to no avail, so I came up with a system. I went on the patch, which really fucking helped, but gives you crazy dreams. Then, I rewarded myself with a gift every day until the first week without a cigarette. Next, I gave myself a present every week. Then, it was a month. When I reached the first year, I started doing it every year. This year, I think I bought a book and a video game. Give yourself a reason to quit. Mine was Tibby and all the cool shit I got to buy myself without guilt. Oh, and my mom quit with me, so I had a quitting buddy. My aunt sent me packages with healthy snacks in them all the time. If you quit, reach out for support, man.
You may not even want to quit and I'm totally butting in. I just love being a non-smoker. I sometimes worry I'll pick it up again, but honestly hope I never do. My throat feels tight even thinking it about it right now. The point is, I only butt in because I think it's great and hope you get a chance to do it too.
