A little context: I graduated from college in 2018 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration with a major in Information Technology Management.
Initially when I started college, I wanted a BS in Computer Science, however, with zero experience in coding, or the knowledge that that’s what the field of CS entailed, I was quickly weeded out of the program and had to decide fast what to do with my college years.
So, I went with a major in Information Technology Management thinking it would be sort of like Computer Science, but really it was nothing like that and I also didn’t realize until graduation that what I was getting was primarily a business degree.
Moving forward, I haven’t worked what I would consider great or enjoyable professions post-college. I worked as a Help Desk IT Support Agent at an e-commerce company formerly owned by eBay, but then 2020 rolled around and I was let go from the position due to COVID lay-offs.
I lived off federal and state unemployment with pandemic assistance from about March 2020 to January 2021, at which point it ran out and I had to figure out a new work position to make ends meet. I got hired for another IT Specialist type position working from home, which I was terminated from in October of 2021 due to not being able to perform to the quality assurance standards of the company.
I then worked as a call center agent servicing credit card accounts for Capital One from December 2021 to about April 2022, and I absolutely detested the position. I ended up using all of my sick days to get out of having to work for about two months before one of my supervisors called me and asked if I was okay, at which point I was honest with them in saying I didn’t want to work the job anymore and was quitting.
After that, I got a job working for Apple as another call center agent doing online sales support in June of 2022. Pretty much the same thing happened as the Capital One job where I really hated the job and my disdain for it resulted in me self-sabotaging my performance to the point that they had to separate from employment with me.
Now I’ve been unemployed since January of this year, and while I did get accepted for a new job as a Help Desk Analyst at Cigna projected to start in two weeks, I can’t help but feel that I am totally lost in what I want to do with my life for a career going forward, and what I could possibly do with my degree and past work experience that isn’t going to be the same IT support positions that I’ve grown to hate.
I feel that I have grown and matured a lot since graduating college in understanding what it looks/feels like to be broke, and it was because of hitting these multiple rock bottoms that I’ve learned how important it is to have employment and steady income, even if the job isn’t a favorable one, but I would like to improve from this upcoming Cigna job to doing something I would actually enjoy even just 1% more than prior roles.
I have always had a passion for the arts and entertainment, but I don’t know how I could translate that to realistically working in that field and making a living off of it. I’ve also become more aware, realistic, and less delusional about the difficulty and grind one has to endure if they ever wish to succeed in the world of the arts. Also something I realize now that I didn’t a few years ago is that you need money to support your essential bills before you can nurse your dreams, hobby’s, or other interests. So while working in the entertainment or arts industries would be great, I wish I could figure out what the hell to do with my Business Administration degree in the meantime.
People tell me it’s great I have the business degree because it leaves me open to many job opportunities, but truthfully I don’t know what those would possibly be. When looking up positions one could attain with such a degree, I only see jobs such as Commercial Loan Officer, Sales Manager, HR Manager, Financial Manager, or Market Research Analyst-all of which sound like soul-sucking and miserable jobs to me. I really don’t want or find any enjoyment out of being a manager.
It is for this reason I come to /careerguidance to ask what would you do in my situation? How do I make use of what I went to school for for four years? How can I transition to a career I actually want to wake up in the morning for from a degree I never wanted and crummy jobs I hated?
That’s all I can think of for now, any and all advice is appreciated. Thank you in advance.

I have dwarfism and I went to the orlando LPA conference a few years ago that they were attending and let me just say that they are horrible people. they’re rude when people try to speak to them. they act like they are better than anyone else. their kids are the same way.. if you aren’t apart of their little “group” of popular people, they talk down to you, stare at you, etc. I was in the same age group as jonah and elizabeth while participating in young people events and they’re stuck up, rude, think they’re better than other people. they were mistreating staff at the hotel/restaurant workers. it was one of my first conferences and it hurt my feelings because i had no one to hang out with because the other people in my age group, just followed them around wherever they went. anyone else have any similar situations happen with them? or happen to meet them?

Long story short, I’m in rehab for substance abuse but from a court order. So basically, I’m obligated to be in rehab and if I flee or get expelled, I must be immediately arrested.
This happened in March 2023. I was in a decent rehab center and for once in my life, I was respecting every. single. rule.
I wasn’t being defiant, I wasn’t being a smart ass or being disruptive. I had an appointment with my psychiatrist one day and she had told me that one of the workers had talked to her about my thoughts of wanting to unsubscribe to life and that since they didn’t treat mental illness, that may lead to me needing to change centres. It stressed me out, so I asked my counsellor if they were going to expel me for that and he said that they absolutely wouldn’t. And that everything was going great and that I need to get that thought out of my head.
4 days later
I’m doing sudoku and a random worker comes and gets me and brings me in the conference room where 2 cops are waiting for me. They tell me I’m expelled because they “aren’t adapted to my needs”. Thats all she said.
Then all hell breaks loose and I go crazy, so I end up in the hospital before going back to the police station. When I’m in the hospital, I hear the cops telling the doctors: She got expelled from rehab because she was breaking rules by saying “shut up” to the workers. WELL, “shut up” is like, my most recurring tic that I literally say whenever and wherever. And THEY KNEW THAT. So yeah. I went to jail for 6 days before being sent to the rehab I’m currently in.
Fuck them all, and thats not a tic lol

Hello! My friends and I were planning to spend 3 or 4 days in Quebec city in August. I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for wheelchair accessible accomodations near the city center or major transit (I believe several lines of the Metrobus are accessible) and any other tips for accessible travel in the city. I'd be happy with hotels, hostels, airbnbs, guesthouses or anything in a budget to medium range. Thank you!
Bonjour! Je cherche pour un hôtel en août pour mes amis et moi. Est-ce que quelq'un peut-il me recommender des hôtels accessible en fauteuil roulant, pas trip cher?

Hello vet community!
Veterinarians Without Borders is hiring for a Northern Canada Clinic Officer role. Check it out!
Apply here: https://www.vetswithoutborders.ca/site/careers
Position: Northern Canada Clinic Officer, Northern Canada
Location: Remote office with 35% travel
Reports to: Northern Canada Program Manager
Veterinarians without Borders/ Vétérinaires sans Frontières – Canada (VWB) is a charitable, humanitarian organization whose mission is to work for, and with, those in need to foster the health of animals, people, and the environments that sustain us. More information about the organization can be found at www.vetswithoutborders.ca.
The Northern Canada program team is seeking a registered veterinary technologist to help this new and rapidly growing program continue its successful trajectory in creating sustainable community-led access to animal health and care in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. This role will support the management and setup of animal health clinics within our partner communities. Ensuring quality standards for patients and valuable experiences for our volunteers. In addition, this role will be a key focal point in developing community relationships enabling VWB to further develop a sustainable health care model.
POSITION SUMMARY
• Works and contributes within the team to the northern Canada program strategy and related projects
• Travel to VWB Northern Canada temporary clinics as part of the northern Canada team
• In coordination with the Volunteer Program Manager, lead the Northern Canada volunteer program, including the recruiting, onboarding, and evaluating of volunteers for temporary clinic delivery
• Support temporary clinic organization and delivery, including inventory management • Lead trip planning and policy/protocol development for temporary clinics.
• Provide on-site clinic logistical support with organization, administration and community engagement
• Assist in funding requests, budget preparation and expense management activities for the clinics
• Represent the organization and program in external meetings, workshops, conferences etc.
• Work with community members and stakeholders to ensure successful clinic and ongoing partnership year-round
• Develop communication and outreach materials for identified needs
Skills and Experience
• Veterinary technologist diploma with ideally 2+ years' experience in different clinic settings
• Demonstrated skills in program planning and community outreach
• Excellent written and verbal communications in English
• A self-starter with strong organizational skills. ability to multi-task, and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to draft policies and procedures in a clinic setting
• Experience in recruiting and leading a team of volunteers
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, intercultural sensitivity and effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and respond to changing situations in a flexible, effective manner • Knowledge of and enthusiasm for increasing services for remote communities without access to veterinary care
• Resourceful team player who can also be very effective independently.
• Detail-orientated with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time It is an asset if you have: • Experience working with remote or Indigenous communities
• Familiarity with the One Health concept
APPLICATION
Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] by June 18th , however applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Salary scale: $55,000-$65,000
Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires sans Frontières is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of our team. We are committed to inclusive and equitable employment practices and strive to create a workplace that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion. VWB/VSF Canada welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Line Score - Game Over

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	R	H	E	LOB
MIL	0	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	7	1	10
CIN	0	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	3	2	10

Box Score

CIN		AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	BA
3B	Newman	4	0	0	0	1	0	.282
SS	McLain	5	0	0	0	0	1	.329
2B	India	3	1	1	2	0	0	.278
RF	Fraley	4	1	1	0	1	2	.245
DH	Stephenson, T	4	1	0	0	1	2	.241
LF	Senzel	5	0	0	1	0	2	.258
CF	Fairchild	5	0	0	0	0	3	.231
LF	Benson	3	0	0	0	1	2	.139
C	Casali	1	0	1	1	0	0	.179
PR	Barrero	0	0	0	0	0	0	.224
C	Maile	2	1	0	0	1	1	.250
1B	Steer	2	0	0	0	0	0	.286

CIN	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P-S	ERA
Williamson	6.2	5	3	2	2	6	90-59	4.29
Farmer, B	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	6-4	2.57
Sims	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	14-8	3.93
Díaz, A	1.0	0	0	0	1	0	13-6	1.61
Young, Al	0.2	1	0	0	1	2	16-11	2.78
Cruz, F	1.1	1	2	1	1	1	23-14	7.41

MIL		AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	BA
1B	Ruf	1	0	0	0	1	1	.224
1B	Tellez	4	0	0	0	0	2	.238
3B	Miller, O	5	0	2	0	0	1	.331
DH	Contreras, Wm	5	0	0	0	0	1	.234
LF	Yelich	4	2	2	0	1	2	.258
RF	Anderson, B	5	1	0	0	0	3	.233
2B	Monasterio	4	1	2	0	1	0	.417
CF	Wiemer	3	1	1	2	2	0	.201
C	Caratini	5	0	0	2	0	0	.200
3B	Brosseau	2	0	0	0	0	1	.214
SS	Turang	2	0	0	1	0	0	.203

MIL	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P-S	ERA
Burnes	6.0	2	3	3	4	7	100-59	3.75
Payamps	1.0	0	0	0	1	2	17-11	2.30
Strzelecki	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	14-7	3.86
Williams, D	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	14-9	0.48
Peguero, E	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	16-9	2.89
Wilson, B	1.0	1	1	0	0	0	17-9	2.45

Scoring Plays

Inning	Event	Score
T2	Joey Wiemer homers (6) on a fly ball to left center field. Christian Yelich scores.	0-2
B2	Nick Senzel reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by second baseman Owen Miller. Jake Fraley scores.	1-2
B3	Jonathan India homers (6) on a fly ball to right center field. Luke Maile scores.	3-2
T4	Victor Caratini grounds out to first baseman Kevin Newman. Christian Yelich scores. Andruw Monasterio to 3rd. Joey Wiemer to 2nd.	3-3
T11	Victor Caratini grounds into a force out, second baseman Jonathan India to shortstop Matt McLain. Brian Anderson scores. Andruw Monasterio to 3rd. Joey Wiemer out at 2nd. Victor Caratini to 1st.	3-4
T11	Brice Turang grounds into a force out, pitcher Fernando Cruz to shortstop Matt McLain. Andruw Monasterio scores. Victor Caratini out at 2nd. Brice Turang to 1st.	3-5
B11	Curt Casali doubles (2) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Joey Wiemer. Tyler Stephenson scores.	4-5

Highlights

Description	Length	Video
Bullpen availability for Milwaukee, June 2 vs Reds	0:07	Video
Bullpen availability for Cincinnati, June 2 vs Brewers	0:07	Video
Fielding alignment for Cincinnati, June 2 vs Brewers	0:11	Video
Fielding alignment for Milwaukee, June 2 vs Reds	0:11	Video
Starting lineups for Brewers at Reds - June 2, 2023	0:09	Video
Joey Wiemer: Home Run Statcast Analysis	0:09	Video
A deep dive into Joey Wiemer's home run	0:09	Video
The distance behind Jonathan India's home run	0:14	Video
Analyzing Jonathan India's home run through bat tracking	0:09	Video
Breaking down Brandon Williamson's pitches	0:08	Video
Brandon Williamson's outing against the Brewers	0:25	Video
Breaking down Corbin Burnes's pitches	0:08	Video
Corbin Burnes' outing against the Reds	0:23	Video
Joey Wiemer crushes a two-run homer (6) to left field	0:30	Video
Jake Fraley scores on a fielder's choice	0:30	Video
Lou Gehrig Day is honored in Cincinnati	2:26	Video
John Driskell Hopkins joins the booth to talk ALS	1:53	Video
Jonathan India smacks a two-run home run (6) to right	0:27	Video
Darin Ruf leavis the game in the bottom of the 3rd	0:29	Video
Victor Caratini hits an RBI groundout to first base	0:27	Video
Nick Senzel makes the sliding stop to get the out	0:26	Video
Joey Wiemer is mic'd up for his 2nd-inning home run	0:22	Video
Corbin Burnes strikes out Jake Fraley in the 5th	0:12	Video
Brandon Williamson strikes out Christian Yelich	0:09	Video
Corbin Burnes slides to make the catch, gets ejected	0:29	Video
Corbin Burnes strikes out seven over six innings	1:18	Video
Brandon Williamson tosses a quality outing	1:01	Video
Caratini drives in a run	0:21	Video
Brice Turang drives in the run	0:21	Video

Decisions

Winning Pitcher	Losing Pitcher	Save
Wilson, B (2-0, 2.45 ERA)	Cruz, F (1-1, 7.41 ERA)

Game ended at 7:46 PM.

Brewers @ Reds - Fri, Jun 02

Game Status: Game Over - Score: 5-4 Brewers

Links & Info

• MLB Gameday
• Game Graphs
• Savant Gamefeed

	Brewers Batters	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	LOB	AVG	OBP	SLG
1	Ruf - 1B	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	.224	.333	.286
	Tellez - 1B	4	0	0	0	0	2	3	.238	.323	.488
2	Miller, O - 3B	5	0	2	0	0	1	2	.331	.366	.496
3	Contreras, Wm - DH	5	0	0	0	0	1	4	.234	.331	.399
4	Yelich - LF	4	2	2	0	1	2	0	.258	.352	.399
5	Anderson, B - RF	5	1	0	0	0	3	5	.233	.329	.413
6	Monasterio - 2B	4	1	2	0	1	0	2	.417	.500	.500
7	Wiemer - CF	3	1	1	2	2	0	2	.201	.271	.366
8	Caratini - C	5	0	0	2	0	0	5	.200	.291	.286
9	Brosseau - 3B	2	0	0	0	0	1	2	.214	.267	.414
	1-Turang - SS	2	0	0	1	0	0	2	.203	.250	.297
	Totals	40	5	7	5	5	11	27

Brewers
1-Ran for Brosseau in the 7th.
BATTING: 2B: Monasterio (1, Williamson). HR: Wiemer (6, 2nd inning off Williamson, 1 on, 2 out). TB: Miller, O 2; Monasterio 3; Wiemer 4; Yelich 2. RBI: Caratini 2 (9); Turang (13); Wiemer 2 (16). 2-out RBI: Wiemer 2. Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Brosseau 2; Wiemer; Miller, O; Anderson, B 2; Turang. GIDP: Contreras, Wm. Team RISP: 3-for-15. Team LOB: 10.
FIELDING: E: Miller, O (2, fielding).

	Reds Batters	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	LOB	AVG	OBP	SLG
1	Newman - 3B	4	0	0	0	1	0	3	.282	.349	.382
2	McLain - SS	5	0	0	0	0	1	3	.329	.390	.486
3	India - 2B	3	1	1	2	0	0	0	.278	.368	.431
4	Fraley - RF	4	1	1	0	1	2	3	.245	.335	.390
5	Stephenson, T - DH	4	1	0	0	1	2	4	.241	.332	.337
6	Senzel - LF	5	0	0	1	0	2	4	.258	.335	.387
7	Fairchild - CF	5	0	0	0	0	3	2	.231	.326	.364
8	Benson - LF	3	0	0	0	1	2	1	.139	.184	.194
	Casali - C	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	.179	.270	.214
	1-Barrero - PR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.224	.305	.336
9	Maile - C	2	1	0	0	1	1	1	.250	.311	.464
	a-Steer - 1B	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	.286	.355	.495
	Totals	38	4	3	4	5	13	23

Reds
a-Popped out for Maile in the 9th. 1-Ran for Casali in the 11th.
BATTING: 2B: Casali (2, Wilson, B). HR: India (6, 3rd inning off Burnes, 1 on, 2 out). TB: Casali 2; Fraley; India 4. RBI: Casali (4); India 2 (26); Senzel (27). 2-out RBI: Casali; India 2. Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Steer; Stephenson, T 2; Senzel 2; Newman 2. Team RISP: 1-for-17. Team LOB: 10.
FIELDING: E: Maile (2, fielding); McLain (1, throw). DP: (Senzel-India-Newman).

Brewers Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	P-S	ERA
Burnes	6.0	2	3	3	4	7	1	100-59	3.75
Payamps	1.0	0	0	0	1	2	0	17-11	2.30
Strzelecki	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	0	14-7	3.86
Williams, D	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	14-9	0.48
Peguero, E (W, 1-0)	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	16-9	2.89
Wilson, B (S, 3)	1.0	1	1	0	0	0	0	17-9	2.45
Totals	11.0	3	4	3	5	13	1

Reds Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	P-S	ERA
Williamson	6.2	5	3	2	2	6	1	90-59	4.29
Farmer, B	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	0	6-4	2.57
Sims	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	0	14-8	3.93
Díaz, A	1.0	0	0	0	1	0	0	13-6	1.61
Young, Al	0.2	1	0	0	1	2	0	16-11	2.78
Cruz, F (L, 1-1)	1.1	1	2	1	1	1	0	23-14	7.41
Totals	11.0	7	5	3	5	11	1

Game Info
HBP: Brosseau (by Williamson); India 2 (by Strzelecki, by Peguero, E).
Pitch timer violations: Payamps (pitcher).
Pitches-strikes: Burnes 100-59; Payamps 17-11; Strzelecki 14-7; Williams, D 14-9; Peguero, E 16-9; Wilson, B 17-9; Williamson 90-59; Farmer, B 6-4; Sims 14-8; Díaz, A 13-6; Young, Al 16-11; Cruz, F 23-14.
Groundouts-flyouts: Burnes 4-3; Payamps 0-1; Strzelecki 0-0; Williams, D 2-0; Peguero, E 0-1; Wilson, B 2-1; Williamson 10-4; Farmer, B 0-1; Sims 0-0; Díaz, A 0-1; Young, Al 0-0; Cruz, F 2-0.
Batters faced: Burnes 25; Payamps 4; Strzelecki 4; Williams, D 4; Peguero, E 4; Wilson, B 4; Williamson 28; Farmer, B 1; Sims 3; Díaz, A 4; Young, Al 4; Cruz, F 6.
Inherited runners-scored: Farmer, B 1-0; Cruz, F 3-0.
Ejections: Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes ejected by HP umpire D. J. Reyburn (7th).
Umpires: HP: D.J. Reyburn. 1B: John Libka. 2B: Clint Vondrak. 3B: James Hoye.
Weather: 92 degrees, Clear.
Wind: 8 mph, In From LF.
First pitch: 5:12 PM.
T: 3:31.
Att: 44,073.
Venue: Great American Ball Park.
June 2, 2023

Inning	Scoring Play	Score
Top 2	Joey Wiemer homers (6) on a fly ball to left center field. Christian Yelich scores.	2-0 MIL
Bottom 2	Nick Senzel reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by second baseman Owen Miller. Jake Fraley scores.	2-1 MIL
Bottom 3	Jonathan India homers (6) on a fly ball to right center field. Luke Maile scores.	3-2 CIN
Top 4	Victor Caratini grounds out to first baseman Kevin Newman. Christian Yelich scores. Andruw Monasterio to 3rd. Joey Wiemer to 2nd.	3-3
Top 11	Victor Caratini grounds into a force out, second baseman Jonathan India to shortstop Matt McLain. Brian Anderson scores. Andruw Monasterio to 3rd. Joey Wiemer out at 2nd. Victor Caratini to 1st.	4-3 MIL
Top 11	Brice Turang grounds into a force out, pitcher Fernando Cruz to shortstop Matt McLain. Andruw Monasterio scores. Victor Caratini out at 2nd. Brice Turang to 1st.	5-3 MIL
Bottom 11	Curt Casali doubles (2) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Joey Wiemer. Tyler Stephenson scores.	5-4 MIL

Team	Highlight
MIL	Bullpen availability for Milwaukee, June 2 vs Reds (00:00:07)
CIN	Bullpen availability for Cincinnati, June 2 vs Brewers (00:00:07)
CIN	Fielding alignment for Cincinnati, June 2 vs Brewers (00:00:11)
MIL	Fielding alignment for Milwaukee, June 2 vs Reds (00:00:11)
CIN	Starting lineups for Brewers at Reds - June 2, 2023 (00:00:09)
MIL	Corbin Burnes' outing against the Reds (00:00:23)
MIL	Joey Wiemer's two-run homer (6) (00:00:30)
CIN	Fraley scores on fielder's choice (00:00:30)
CIN	Lou Gehrig Day pregame ceremony (00:02:26)
CIN	John Driskell Hopkins talks ALS (00:01:53)
CIN	India's two-run homer (6) (00:00:27)
MIL	Darin Ruf leaves the game (00:00:29)
MIL	Victor Caratini's RBI groundout (00:00:27)
CIN	Nick Senzel's sliding stop (00:00:26)
MIL	Joey Wiemer is mic'd up (00:00:22)
MIL	Corbin Burnes K's Jake Fraley (00:00:12)
CIN	Brandon Williamson K's Yelich (00:00:09)
MIL	Burnes' sliding catch, ejection (00:00:29)
MIL	Burnes strikes out seven in start (00:01:18)
CIN	Williamson's quality outing (00:01:01)
MIL	Brewers take the lead in the 11th (00:00:29)
MIL	Brice Turang drives in the run (00:00:30)
CIN	Curt Casali's RBI double (00:00:30)
MIL	Montaserio makes the play (00:00:28)
MIL	Bryse Wilson gets the save (00:00:27)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11		R	H	E	LOB
Brewers	0	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2		5	7	1	10
Reds	0	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1		4	3	2	10

Decisions

• Winner: Elvis Peguero (1-0, 2.89)
• Loser: Fernando Cruz (1-1, 7.41)
• Save: Bryse Wilson (3, 2.45)

Division Scoreboard

STL 5 @ PIT 7 - Top 8, 0 Outs
CHC 0 @ SD 0 - Top 1, 0 Outs
Next Reds Game: Sat, Jun 03, 04:10 PM EDT vs. Brewers
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When have they not created controversy?
The language debate has been going on for centuries, and yet, it still manages to garner a lot of attention even today. Whether the attention is positive (rarely) or negative (mostly), it’s there, and I think we need to slow down a little and look at everything we’ve got before giving an opinion.
Many of the complaints are about the fact that anglophones are being refused certain rights or are outright being discriminated against when it comes to receiving provincial services in Quebec. I can’t speak about individuals (because we all know there are some assholes out there, no matter who we’re speaking about), but I can explain the law. And that’s what this post is going to be about.
This series of posts will contain:
- An explanation of the language law (Bill 101 and its recent update, Bill 96), as well as what it means for anglophones, allophones and francophones. (this post)
- An explanation of the OQLF (Office Quebecois de la langue française) as well as what it can do and cannot do. (this post)
- A review of the different language laws of the past (ever wondered what Law 17 was about? Or about what happened in Manitoba during its creation, and after? And what about those laws that Prince Edward Island passed, but of which we don’t have any physical evidence?)
- A little look at Quebec’s position in the past (not a history lesson of course, but I think it can help people understand the province’s position today)
- A link to the different resources I used, if you’d like to read them yourself (a warning however: many will be in French. You can always use Google translate, but please be aware that it may not convey the original meaning)
Moreover, a disclaimer: I am NOT a lawyer or a political analyst, or anything; I’m merely a random person who decided to do some research. I do think my research is accurate, although it is most likely not complete and superficial. I wish I could dig deeper and give you all an amazing analysis, but that’s simply impossible with my current skills. However, I do hope you learn more from this, just like I did, and that it pushes you to investigate further! Don’t hesitate to comment and ask questions, though I can’t guarantee I’ll be able to answer them all.
I’d like to add that this text is greatly influenced by Wikipédia, so I won’t claim to be the only author of it. However, any translations are my own. In relations to that, please forgive any mistakes that may appear in this text; English isn’t my first language, and though I do claim to be bilingual and to have a general great understanding of the language, I do sometimes forget certain terms, unfortunately.
With that said, let’s jump in!

The controversial Bill 101 and the even-more controversial Bill 96

The first ‘ancestor’ of Bill 101 is Bill 63 which was passed at the of the 1960s in an attempt to solve a conflict opposing French Canadians and Italian immigrants in St-Leonard, or at least, that’s where it started; the conflict then became a provincial-wide issue, and the government was pressured to react to it. While it was supposed to promote the use French, it mostly let allophones have access to English schools, which, considering the time…they took advantage of. Can’t blame them, but it did kind of ruin the purpose of the law.
In the 1970s, the Union nationale (who had passed the law) lost to the Liberals of Robert Bourassa, who then decided to attempt to create a new law in 1974: Bill 22 (again, ‘ancestor’ of Bill 101). They somehow managed to make everyone angry. People who supported the use of only French were mad that English could still be used at work without any limits, and people who supported the right to choose were mad that children needed to pass an English knowledge test before being able to be admitted in an English school. It did, however, make French the official language in the province. But the Liberals were hit hard and lost the elections in 1976.
The winners of the election of 1976 were the Parti Quebecois, the creators of Bill 101. The law is passed in 1977, and while a majority of francophones are happy (an approval rate of 80,6%), anglophones are not. That’s because, by making French the reference language in Quebec, English loses its status of sometimes-dominating language in some neighborhoods, and messes with the linguistic balance (mostly in Montreal). Thus, we have the exodus of anglophones; around 83 000 anglophones choose to leave the province during the mandate of the Parti Quebecois. Many left due to fear and frustration, although it’s worth noting that that’s the sort of speech many anglophone newspapers used at the time.
But was the law really that bad? Did it justify so many people being scared and leaving? Well, we have to look a bit more at Bill 101 to understand. Let’s look at it title by title:
Title 1: Has 9 chapters that say that French is the official language of legislation, justice, administration, parapublic organisms, work, trade & affairs and finally, teaching.
Title 2: Defines 5 fundamentals rights that all Quebecers have, namely.
- Everyone has a right to receive communication in French from all governmental branches, professional orders, employees associations and enterprises established in Québec.
- Everyone has a right to speak in French during deliberative assemblies.
- Everyone has a right to work in French.
- Everyone has a right to be served in French and to be informed in French.
- Everyone admissible to studying in Quebec has a right to receive their education in French.
Title 3: About the linguistic officialization, toponomy and francization of civil administration and enterprises
Title 4: It establishes the Conseil supérieur de la langue française.
Title 5 & 6: Defines the provisions and penal sanctions, as well as various transitional provisions.
Now that we’ve established the different titles, let’s take a look at the different provisions:
Langue de la législation et de la justice (Language of legislation and justice) :
Bills and regulations within the National Assembly, the tribunals and the Quebecois judicial system need to be printed, adopted, and sanctioned in BOTH FRENCH AND ENGLISH. Both versions have the same judicial value. State regulations need to be in both languages, but those from municipalities and school service centers don’t necessarily have to be.
Moreover, in a judicial context, it is a person’s right to express themselves in either French or English, orally or on paper.
Langue de l’administration (Language of the administration):
The government, the ministries and other organisms of public administration need to be designated by the French denomination, and their publications, communications, contracts and display also need to be in French. Moreover, administration employees need to have an appropriate knowledge of French.
Langue des organismes parapublics (Language of parapublic organisms) :
Enterprises of public utility, professional orders and their members need to offer their services and the texts destined to the public in French. They must also freely provide a translation of texts that concern them. Communications with the State, moral people and their members is also in French unless there’s an exception. If you want to be a member of a professional order, you must have an appropriate understanding of French.
Langue du travail (Language of work) :
French is the usual and normal language of work. Employers and unions need to communicate with the employees in French and write their collective conventions in French. Promotions and work offers must also be written in French. An employee cannot be penalized because they don’t have sufficient understanding of a language other than French or require the knowledge of a language other than French to get a job (unless, of course, knowledge of this language is necessary for the job).
Langue du commerce et des affaires (Language of trade and affairs) :
French is mandatory for; containers of a product, wrappings, documents, inscriptions, catalogues, brochures, leaflets, commercial directories, softwares, games, toys, adhesion contracts, contracts and documents attached to them, job application forms, purchase orders, bills, receipts, public displays, commercial publicity and names of businesses (for the last 3, there are some exceptions; for example, certain businesses that have already registered their name with the Canadian government don’t have to add French to their name. Some still choose to).
Langue de l’enseignement maternel, primaire et secondaire (Language of maternal, primary and secondary education) :
French is the language of all three of those. However, children who have at least one Canadian parent who received most of their schooling (primary or secondary) in English in Canada can have access to English schools (Canada clause). For higher education, cegeps and universities need to have a usage and quality policy on the French language.
Various provisions:
French and another language can be used side by side if a certain law doesn’t require the exclusive use of French. This affects the redaction of texts or documents, where French can be used with either one or multiple languages. However, French needs to be at least as EQUALLY visible as the other language(s).
Linguistic officialization:
Ministries and organisms related to the public administration can create committees to evaluate shortcomings when it comes to the use of certain terms. They can suggest the use of more appropriate terms or expressions, who then need to be suggested or normalized by the OQLF. Once that last part is done, those terms/expressions then become mandatory in the public administration.
(Skipping toponymy because this is getting long, but there’s basically a Commission that takes care of all the names of places and the Charter defines their competencies)
(Same for the francization of the administration and enterprises)
Conseil supérieur de la langue française (Superior Council of the French Language) :
The Charter defines their role and their composition. Their role is to advise the minister responsible for the French Language (it’s currently Jean-Francois Roberge, the previous minister of Education).
For sanctions, to quickly go over it: 600$ to 6000$ for physical people and between 1500$ and 20 000$ for moral people (double if they do it again).
And we’re done with the most technical part of this post! We still haven’t gone over Bill 96, but believe me, it’ll be way shorter than that. But we’re still not done with Bill 101, so let’s keep going.
Anglophone and Indigenous minorities have, of course, certain rights that are recognized by the Constitution. Therefore, those rights must be respected and that’s what the Charter does. For example:
- When laws are published in both French and English, both versions are equally valid.
- People can speak to the tribunal in English.
- Judgements can be made available in either French or English, if someone asks for a translation (depends on if the judgment was first released in French or English)
- The law doesn’t apply to Indigenous reserves, but to the local Indigenous language outside of it. That means that outside of the reserve, local Indigenous languages are submitted to the legislation, same as English or any language other than French.
Of course, ever since its adoption, the law was the subject of many controversies and invalidations by the Supreme Court of Canada. Therefore, the Quebec government was forced to change the law accordingly. Other times, the provincial government chose to change without being forced to (like with Bill 96). To go over them quickly:
Law 178: Superior Court of Quebec invalidates dispositions that mandates French as the sole language that can be used on displays. The decision is confirmed in 1988 by the Superior Court of Canada. Robert Bourassa (Quebec Liberal Party) is therefore forced to act and chooses to change the law so that French is still mandatory outside, but can be used alongside other languages inside, as long as it is predominant. He uses the derogation clause. Nobody is happy once again, for completely different reasons, and 3 ministers decide to resign a few days later.
Invalidation of article 73: Now, children from anywhere in Canada can now have access to English schools (before, it was only if their education had been mostly in English in Quebec). The Constitution of 1982 now made it a right for any Canadian to receive education in the minority language of the province. The requirements of the Charter still apply, but now, to a Canada-wide scale. That right is then added to the Charter with Law 86.
Law 86: Without being forced to, the government passes a law that ends the mandatory use of only French in commercial displays. Bilingual displays are authorized if French is visibly dominant. The law also makes sure that judicial services are offered in both French and English, which wasn’t the case before.
- Why it wasn’t the case: When the law was first adopted, it made it so that bills tabled at the National Assembly had to be written in French and trials had to be conducted in French, unless both parties agreed for it to be done in English. Camille Laurin (the father of the law), and the council of ministers knew that those provisions would go against the Constitution (the British North America Act), but that they wanted t o protest against the fact that only Quebec had to provide those services in both languages, as all the other provinces in English Canada were exempted (therefore, only English was fine, no French version was mandatory). The Supreme Court invalidated these articles, and thus, the law was changed.
The next important change is with Bill 96, but before we get to that, we`ve just got a few parts parts left.
Other Countries
Did you know? Other countries were inspired by Quebec’s language policy:
The Baltic countries; to protect their respective languages against Russian. Some complained about a one-way bilingualism, in which, for example, Lithuanians learnt Russian and Lithuanian, but Russians only learnt Russian because there wasn’t a need for them to learn Lithuanian. Mart Rannut, vice-doyen of research at the department of psychology at Tallinn University, in Estonia, has even said (about Bill 101), that it has << touched 1/6 of the planet >>.
Catalonia: The legislation in Quebec had a big impact during the sociopolitical debate about the protection of Catalan against castellan in Spain. Catalan was made mandatory in public function because of a law inspired by Law 101.
China: The country was inspired by the law when they wrote one of their decisions, whose goal was to promote standard mandarin.
Israel: English is perceived as a threat against Hebrew, although for now, the Quebec law has only influenced linguists and a few politicians.
Wales: Law 101 had a big impact in Wales too, but unfortunately, couldn’t be implemented the same way it was in Baltic countries, as Gaelic speakers are a minority in the UK. Colin H. Williams, a professor and researcher at the Gaelic department at Cardiff University, said that many lessons can be learnt from Quebec’s experience.
Porto Rico: A law adopted in 1991 made Spanish the only official language of this place. It was inspired by Law 101. It was repealed in 1993.
Did you expect China to be there? Me neither honestly. According to the same Tallinn researcher, many Soviet countries were inspired by Quebec’s law. However, I haven’t done much research about this, so I won’t go deeper into this (although it’s very interesting to learn about).
Before going further, I’d like to explain the role of an organization that is often mentioned in the media. The so-called ‘language police’, whose role I’ll explain. I’ll also talk about some of the limits they have, as well as a particular incident that many people keep bringing up.
The OQLF (Office québécois de la langue française) :
The OQLF was created in 1961, although it didn’t have as many responsibilities as it does now. Those were expanded in 1977, with the adoption of the Charter of the French language. Because, yes; the OQLF was there way before Law 101.
The organization has many responsibilities, including:
- Making sure the Charter of the French language is respected.
- Keeping an eye on the evolution of French in Quebec and giving a rapport to the minister at least every 5 years.
- Making sure that French is the language used at work, during communications, for trade and affairs. Taking the measures they deem necessary to make sure French is promoted.
- Must help define and elaborate francization programs as is foreseen in the law.
- Can assist and inform compagnies, organisms, and more about better words/terms they can use to make sure they stay up to date with the development of French in Québec.
- Can receive observations and suggestions about what could be done better to develop French and apply the law. Those can then be taken to the minster.
- Must establish the necessary research programs to the application of the law. Can conduct studies they deem necessary for those programs.
- Can conclude agreements and participate in projects with any person or organism.
- Can conclude agreements with a different government than the one in Québec, one of its ministries, and international organization or an organism that is linked to that government. That is possible as long as it follows the law in place in Québec.
While the OQLF’s more ‘active’ role is often the most highlighted, it’s far from the only one they have. And they don’t spend all of their time treating complaints either; finding more appropriate French words, following the evolution of French in the province, assisting compagnies and answering their questions and cooperating with different organizations is what they do the most often.
But since receiving, treating, and acting upon complaints is what they’re most known for, let’s address that.
Most years, the OQLF receives a few thousand complaints. Those complaints are sent by Quebecers who feel like their right to be served in French in Québec is affected. However, the OQLF doesn’t act upon all of these, and even then, most of the complaints they act upon are solved rather quickly. Most don’t make the news.
Many complaints are ignored and considered to be invalid. Others were already solved by the time the OQLF could intervene. Sometimes, the products were immediately taken off the shelf. Finally, sometimes, the complaints were made too late, and could not be treated.
For the fines, those don’t happen too often. For example, in 2006, they were only 127 fines that were given, between 250$ and 5000$.
All in all, there’s not really much ‘police’ in that. And that’s mostly the reality.
Some incidents did get out of hands of course (like the famous Pastagate incident, for which the OQLF admitted having been ‘overzealous’ and for which the head of the organization at the time, Louise Marchand, resigned), but it’s really not common. For most cases in which the complaint was appropriate, compagnies or people simply correct the mistake.
Now, for the part many were probably waiting for, the very, very controversial bill adopted in 2021…

Bill 96

I’m sure everyone (or at least, those who follow the news) remember the multiple debates that happened (and are still happening) about this law adopted around 2 years ago. Articles were written, protests were organized, Indigenous people weren’t happy; it was messy. Some misinformation was even spread around, like the idea that anglophones wouldn’t be able to receive medical services in English anymore (which, to be clear, isn’t true).
What is the truth? What are the lies? What should you be angry at? All the answers you might be seeking are here.
A mini disclaimer before we start this section: I am merely human, and therefore, have an opinion on this subject which I’ve researched as much as I could. Of course, I’ll give you all the facts so that you can then make a decision yourself, but there are some things I personally disagree with (or agree with) that might be more obvious than others. Anyway, let’s start.
What did Bill 96 include?
When it was first introduced, the bill provided for the creation of a French language commissioner (whose designation would have to be approved by 2/3 of the National Assembly) as well as for the creation of a ministry of the French language.
It amended the Charter to change and include certain things:
- Laws can still be adopted in both languages, but when there is a misunderstanding between both versions, the French version will prevail.
- All judgements given in English will have to be translated in French.
- The knowledge of a language other than French cannot be required during the nomination of a provincial judge, unless the justice minister deems it necessary.
- Regulations don’t have to be written in English anymore, because the requirement of bilingualism (of the British North America Act of 1897) didn’t include regulations.
- For schools, English cegeps now have a limit, and can only accept 17,5% of the entire Québécois student population. Non-anglophones students will also have to complete the French exam (mandatory in French cegeps) to receive their diplomas. The student quota doesn’t apply to universities.
- Enterprises that have between 25 and 49 employees will need to obtain a francization certificate, just like enterprises with more than 50 employees. Law 101 will also apply to federal enterprises.
- Bilingual municipalities have their bilingual status removed if their population isn’t mostly anglophone anymore. However, they can ask to maintain that status with a resolution. As of today, all 48 municipalities concerned with this part of the law have adopted such a resolution to keep their status.
- Civil status documents obtained in English in a different Canadian province must be translated. Before, only documents written in a language other than French and English were concerned (so, mostly documents from other countries)
- The preliminary of the Quebec Civil Code is modified to say that it is now interpreted in harmony with the Charter of the French language, and not only with the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms.
- Modifies the Profession Code to say that an inability to maintain an appropriate knowledge of French constitutes a derogatory act to the dignity of someone’s profession.
- Modifies the Constitution of 1867 to add the recognition of the Québécois nation and French as its sole official language. Uses the derogatory clause.
- Makes it so that after 6 months, an immigrant will have to communicate with the government in French.
- Gives the power to inspectors in charge of the application of the law to penetrate, at any reasonable hour, in any place aside from a house, where an activity concerned by the law is happening.
Those are most of the changes included in Bill 96. However, the law still has some limits. For example:
- Article 133 of the Constitution of 1867 (concerning the bilingualism of Quebec and the Canadian parliament) cannot be modified without the authorization of the Canadian parliament. Therefore, the part that was added (French is the sole official language of Quebec), is technically not valid. However, I don’t think the federal government intervened as of now (or plans to), so it’s there.
- For article 530 of the criminal code, the protected right to be heard in common law doesn’t actually say that the judge must speak English or even just understand it (the stoppage Société des Acadien c. Association of Parents). However, later, with a different stoppage (R. c. Beaulac), it was declared that the tribunals have to be institutionally bilingual to make sure both official languages can be used. Since criminal law is under federal jurisdiction, Quebec’s attempt to create a unilingual judicial system could meet some obstacles. However, the use of the derogatory clause by the province complicates things.
- It is still a right to receive medical services in English. While Quebec could have attempted to eliminate that right, it didn’t. Same goes for 9-1-1 (fun fact: only Quebec and New-Brunswick are forced to give 9-1-1 services in the minority language of their province. None of the others do), even though Indigenous people and anglophones were worried about that.
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Bill 96 certainly goes further than the previous version of Bill 101 did, and that has many people worried. I myself don’t completely agree with some of the changes here. But let’s not fall into misinformation, because that helps absolutely no one. Fear and panic are also emotions we should avoid acting upon, no matter if we agree or disagree with the law. And please, no Nazi comparisons; they did much, much worse and I think it’s clear to all (or at least, I hope it is) that the Quebec government is absolutely not on the verge of committing a mass genocide. Accusations like that will only make people go on the defensive and are an obstacle to dialogue. We’ll get nowhere, still be mad and frustrated, and continue the cycle for even longer.
It may sometimes look like this debate will never end, like francophones and anglophones are destined to forever disagree when it comes to language, but in the end, nothing is eternal. I’m sure we’ll get somewhere one day, even if that day is years away.
Anyway, that’ll be it for part 1! Stay tuned for part 2, where we’ll take a look at the different language laws that were once in place in other provinces: Ontario, Manitoba, British-Columbia, even the territories had some! I’ll also do my best to write about the current language laws in the other provinces and compare the situation of Franco-Albertans and Fransaskois (for example) with the situation of anglophones in Québec.
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Sources:
- Wikipédia (https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charte_de_la_langue_fran%C3%A7aise) for most of my information (the site is well-organized and I mostly followed their organization)
- OQLF website (https://www.oqlf.gouv.qc.ca/charte/changementslegislatifs/?gclid=CjwKCAjwrpOiBhBVEiwA_473dKae6mSlJbQPGLgRox_ACQLIs3VDA263wB5RiIMCgE4ubyVlAUOTchoCnZUQAvD_BwE) mostly concerns labour laws
- The Canadian Encyclopedia (https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/farticle/loi-101) bit of history and legal obstacles

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The game is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. MST at Kaseya Center in Miami and can be seen on TNT.
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Hey all, I'm somewhat new to astrophotography, and I have a wide-field image taken of the milky way somewhat centered on Orion that I'm struggling to process well
I've got thirty 30 second exposures taken with a samyang 14mm f/2.8, along with flats, darks, and bias frames. The lens is a pretty cheap one, and there is a small amount of distortion in the corners, I've tried stacking the images with a few different software suites, and the small amount of distortion is magnified tenfold and the stars in the corners are stretched to an extreme degree.
I first tried using deepskystacker, which gave me the best result in the center of the image, but the worst result in the corners, with the stars not even visible.
Sequator actually did a wonderful job of minimizing the distortion in the corners, but the rest of the starfield was pretty flat, losing a bit of detail in the milky way, and just didn't look super great.
I then gave Siril a try, and the results seem to be falling somewhere in the middle. There's definitely a bit of a learning curve here, and I feel like I might be able to work the settings a bit more to get a good result, but I'm not sure how. When I go through the registration step, it only seems to register stars in the center of the frame, ignoring the corners.
If I open the Dynamic PSF menu, I can widen the threshold enough that it does recognize and select the stars in the corner, and I can even manually select stars that it misses, but when I go to register, it drops back to the default and misses a lot.
Are there any ways to minimize that corner distortion in Siril?
I would really, really like to avoid cropping the image down if possible. The amount of distortion that I see in the sequator stacking is acceptable to me, and if push comes to shove I might be able to composite the two together in photoshop to preserve the center quality from DSS or Siril, but I'd like to be able to get the stack for final processing from one program if possible, especially given some of the processing tools that siril offers.
Album of reference images that I'm discussing: https://imgur.com/a/xGL2oKA

This will be a long post, so I'll start by providing a condensed summary.
The full analysis for each song will be below.

Tl;Dr

"Life Is But a Dream" is an album that explores the different stages and aspects of life, emphasizing that life is merely a temporary experience. The album plays with diverse themes, such as childhood, dreams, love, personal struggles, and individuality.
"Game Over" deals with different stages of life, from childhood to adulthood. The song suggests that life is just an ordinary experience that passes by and we must cherish every moment of it.
"Mattel" focuses on the artificial and superficial aspects of society, suggesting that people are only living in a façade without truly understanding their purpose.
"Nobody" delves into the idea of one's self, exploring the concept of being alive yet feeling nonexistent in life. It contemplates the complex nature of human existence.
"We Love You" sarcastically talks about society's obsession with materialism and constant growth, which often leads to a loss of genuine connection with others.
"Cosmic" describes the cyclical nature of life, celebrating the beauty of different eras and experiences that have shaped us as individuals throughout time.
"Beautiful Morning" ponders the idea of living through various struggles and pain, questioning what truly makes life beautiful, despite all its suffering.
"Easier" encourages looking at the brighter side of life and suggests that it's better to let go of hardships and focus on the positive aspects.
"G" is a highly satirical and possibly sarcastic song about people's need for approval and importance, questioning the self-indulgence in seeking such attention.
"(O)rdinary" explores the desire to experience human emotions and feelings, yearning to understand others and live an authentic life.
"(D)eath" deals with the theme of mortality and the feeling of release that comes with embracing the inevitability of death, as seen through the protagonist's dreams.
"Life Is But a Dream" is an instrumental piece that culminates the album, offering introspection and contemplation on life as a whole, using the beauty of music to help express this sentiment.
Overall, the album is an exploration of the human experience, touching on life's darkest and brightest moments. It serves as a reminder that despite all the trials and tribulations we face, life is ultimately transient and beautiful. The band uses an introspective and often satirical lens to piece together different aspects of life, urging listeners to contemplate the brevity of existence and the importance of holding onto significant experiences and connections.

In-Depth Analysis

Game over

"Game Over" is a reflection on life's different stages and how they define an individual's journey, ultimately leading to a realization that life is an ever-changing series of experiences.
In the song, different moments in life are described through various words and phrases, such as "Crawling, Walking, Fleeting, Glory" and "Secret, Toothless, Fairy, Pillow." These seemingly contradicting moments all contribute to the complexity of life, with the pre-chorus exemplifying the idea of ordinary and extraordinary coexisting in an individual's journey. The song's chorus, "As it may," repeats to signify how life will continue no matter what happens.
The post-chorus, "Days are fine and come on time / But years leave with nothing to find," highlights the idea that time is fluid and creates a sense of disorientation when observing life's passage. This sentiment is further emphasized in the second verse, which details more specific instances and how they continue to change as life goes on.
Towards the end of the song, the narrator realizes that they don't belong in their current life and decides to let go. The outro reflects on the concept that life is merely a dream, with the narrator swinging from their family tree and saying goodnight.

Mattel

"Mattel" depicts a world made of plastic and artificial elements, a metaphor for a superficial and shallow society. The lyrics describe a character made of vinyl skin and plastic bones, who is unable to express emotions or have any personal depth, representing how people can become detached from their true selves.
The line "I've smelled the plastic daisies and it seems we've found ourselves in hell" emphasizes the idea that this artificial, materialistic world is a form of suffering, as it lacks real emotions and genuine connections. The character struggles to find meaning in this environment, feeling trapped in a loop and surrounded by people who only play pretend.
The bridge conveys the emptiness within the character, mentioning the phrase "just smart enough to know nothing at all." This demonstrates the character's self-awareness of their own superficiality and how they can't escape it in this world. The ending of the song, with the repetition of the word "burn," possibly signifies a desire to destroy this fake world and start anew, seeking authenticity and meaning.
As the song fits in the context of the album, it serves as a reflection on societal materialism and the potential loss of identity and connections, with the protagonist desiring genuine experiences and emotions. This theme recurs throughout the album as the characters grapple with addressing and overcoming these challenges in various ways.

Nobody

“Nobody” evokes the existential themes, exploring human identity and self-discovery. In the context of the album, "Nobody" plays a role in balancing the explorations of human experience with a more introspective and spiritual focus, centering on the idea of transcending physical existence and uniting with divinity.
In the lyrics, the use of phrases like "I am all" and "I am none" reflect the idea of embracing one's insignificance in the grander scheme of existence while simultaneously recognizing the inherent power and potential that resides within every individual. The chorus line, "I am the one in everything / I am alive, I am the dead, I am a man without a head," evokes the idea of existing beyond traditional concepts of life and consciousness.
The line "float like a feather through space and time outside a dream" underlines the theme of transcending one's perceived limitations, seeming to achieve a higher state of being. The song's message revolves around the idea of 'shedding weight as I am coming undone,' which can symbolize letting go of the trappings of material existence to reach a purer, more spiritual plane.
"Nobody" can also be seen as an exploration of identity, with the protagonist undergoing a transformation and rebirth as they move beyond their body and earthly ties. This arguably ties in with the overarching themes of the album "Life Is but A Dream," as it seems to remind the listener that life is fleeting and the pursuit of self-discovery and transformation is essential.
In conclusion, "Nobody" is a thought-provoking and introspective piece that complements the broader themes and messages of the album. The song encourages personal transformation, asking the listener to abandon the trappings of material existence and seek out their true identity, transcending the boundaries of the physical world.

We Love You

"We Love You" speaks to the never-ending search for power, success, wealth, and social status, emphasizing that as people strive for these things, society continues to love and support them. The lyrics consist of phrases and words that represent desires and motivations, creating a sense of urgency and an insatiable appetite for more.
The refrain and chorus highlight how society admires those who constantly chase success, even as they sink "unto the mud." This suggests that the pursuit of these desires ultimately leads to one's downfall or demise, whether it be physically or mentally. The song can also be interpreted as a criticism of materialism, with the repetition of phrases related to superficial or external achievements.
Within the context of the entire album, "We Love You" contributes to the overall theme of life, death, and human experience. The album explores various aspects of life, from its fleeting nature to the search for meaning and identity, and "We Love You" encapsulates the darker side of the human desire for success and material gain. By examining these themes, the song encourages listeners to reflect on their own motives and pursuits, questioning whether their actions ultimately lead them towards true happiness or self-destruction.

Cosmic

"Cosmic" explores the theme of everlasting connections and the cyclical nature of life, love, and pain. In the context of the album, it appears to be a reflective piece on past experiences and the idea of meeting again in different lifetimes.
The song's lyrics demonstrate the resilience of relationships and connections that can cross time and space, as well as the notion of fate. Lines like "We loved so many times, and in so many lives sometimes we got it right" and "It found its way back in, until we meet again into that good night" speak to the cyclical nature of love and the concept that some connections can weather multiple lifetimes or experiences.
The imagery of "chasing through the stars beyond forever" and "dancing in the wind as roses born again" convey a sense of drifting through time, searching for these connections in various forms and scenarios, while the repeated phrase "there you'll find me" implies a constant presence, always waiting for a reunion.
Furthermore, the song touches on themes of loss and the transient nature of life, as demonstrated in lines like "fade - from all that was before we shut another door, but not a last goodbye." This speaks to the idea that while things may come to an end, there is always the possibility of renewal in different forms.
In conclusion, within the context of Avenged Sevenfold's album "Life Is But a Dream," "Cosmic" can be interpreted as a contemplative piece on the power of everlasting connections, the cycles of life and love, and the concept of finding each other again throughout time and space.

Beautiful Morning

"Beautiful Morning" contemplates personal struggles and the complexities of life while seeking solace from the unknown or divine.
In the first verse, the speaker asks the divine to save them, allow them to hear, and experience the beauty of life. The refrain "You walk on water but the water swallows you" signifies the price people can sometimes pay for extraordinary abilities, wealth, or fame. This line can be interpreted as the speaker questioning the existence of God and/or their religious beliefs.
In the second verse, the speaker lays in a tomb, feeling alone and empty, which could represent internal struggles and feelings of being lost and helpless in their own life. The chorus poses a contrast between the speaker's emptiness and the unique yet otherworldly person "like no other." This could highlight the complexities of human nature when confronted with external forces causing personal struggles.
The bridge of "Beautiful Morning" presents a contrary view, describing a perfect day where everything seems bright and beautiful. This vision is juxtaposed against the song's darker themes, signifying a fleeting moment of happiness and solace. The guitar solo in the song might symbolize an emotional turning point, filled with both darkness and hope.
The third verse suggests that the speaker acknowledges and embraces their issues, but ultimately, the song ends with a repetition of the chorus and a reminder of the struggle between seeking solace from external forces and finding strength within oneself. Overall, the song can be interpreted as an exploration of the balance between self-reflection, doubt, and the transient beauty found in life, with the phrase "Beautiful Morning" symbolizing hope amid emotional turmoil.

Easier

"Easier" explores the concept of facing hardships and the desire to escape from life's challenges. The song's lyrics convey a message of finding solace in the idea of walking away from difficulties, with the hope of seeing brighter days ahead.
In the first verse, the lyrics describe being shaped by "peaks and valleys," likely referring to the ups and downs of life. The protagonist laments feeling tied to the physical world until they die. The chorus then introduces the idea of walking away as an easier option, with the belief that there will be better days in the future.
As the song progresses, the second verse reinforces the transient nature of life, where things you love become goodbyes, and the protagonist is ready to face the end of their journey. The outro repeats the idea that it's easier to walk away, emphasizing the need for detachment and acceptance in dealing with life's challenges.
In the context of the album, "Easier" fits in thematically with other songs that explore the experiences and struggles of existence. The album often addresses the doubts, fears, and complexities of life while also seeking hope and solace in the face of these challenges. "Easier" serves as a contemplative reflection on coping with adversity and searching for a sense of inner peace amidst life's difficulties.

G

The song "G" can be understood as a satirical commentary on the concept of God and the notion that divine intervention plays a role in people's lives.
The lyrics of the song suggest an inflated sense of ego and self-worth, as if the singer is proclaiming themselves to be a godlike figure:
"I am the man Six days of bullshit, a wave of my hand And you know what I need Put your hands together, get down on your knees."
The lyrics also touch on the superficial aspects that are often tied to religion and spirituality, such as compliments on one's appearance and style:
"It's so chic and we love What you've done with the place Compliments you with style and grace."
The chorus highlights the idea that people often attribute random or coincidental events and blessings in their lives to a higher power, with lines like:
"Can’t tell me that all I see ain't a gift from the fabulous one."
The song serves as a critique of the human tendency to create idols or gods in order to explain the unknown and provide a sense of comfort or guidance. Within the context of the GOD trio in the album, "G" represents the exploration of what it might be like to have godlike power and the consequences that come with it.

(O)rdinary

"(O)rdinary" appears to take on the perspective of someone or something yearning to become human. As part of the GOD trio, "(O)rdinary" deals with the theme of power, control, and the human experience. The lyrics ask questions such as "Will you give me my own soul?" and "Will you let me take control?", indicating a desire to take on the qualities and experiences of a human, despite potentially not being one.
This theme of wanting to be human and understand the human experience is further emphasized with lines like "I wanna see the things that you see" and "I wanna know the secrets inside." The line "Tell me how to dream" also refers to a human ability that the subject of the song wishes to experience.
Within the album's context, this song represents a desire to have ordinary human experiences and emotions, in contrast to the idea of being a god or something extraordinary, as portrayed in other songs like "G" and "Nobody." The subject of "(O)rdinary" seeks connection and understanding, longing to experience life through the eyes of the human subject.

(D)eath

"(D)eath" addresses the theme of death as a relief from the struggles and dissatisfaction experienced in life.
Throughout the album, various aspects of life are explored, such as the artificiality portrayed in "Mattel" and the pursuit of power and success in "We Love You." However, in "(D)eath," listeners are presented with an alternative perspective: death as a form of liberation from life's challenges.
The lyrics in "(D)eath," particularly the lines "I stare out in the distance of the city scene… I leap into the darkest night / Wind on my face, it satisfies / I never have felt so alive..." describe a character contemplating their life and finding relief in the idea of death. This person feels a sense of freedom and exhilaration in the moments leading up to their death.
In contrast with the other songs in the album, which focus on various struggles and frustrations in life, "(D)eath" offers a reprieve from these hardships. It represents an escape from societal pressures and a chance for authenticity and self-realization. Nevertheless, it should be noted that the song does not necessarily promote or glorify death; rather, it explores the theme as a means to understand the complexities and challenges of life within the context of the album.

Life Is But a Dream

"Life Is But a Dream" is an instrumental track from Avenged Sevenfold's album of the same name. The album itself explores various themes, including life experiences, identity, and existential questions. Although the title track has no lyrics, its placement at the end of the album signifies a conclusion or reflection on the themes presented throughout.
The song's title, "Life Is But a Dream," can be seen as an acknowledgment that life is fleeting and ephemeral, much like a dream. This idea is also present in other songs throughout the album, such as "Game Over," where the lyrics "Days are fine and come on time / But years leave with nothing to find" express the passing of time and the fragility of life. Similarly, in "Nobody," the character describes themselves as being "boundless" and "free," suggesting an awareness of life's transience.
The theme of identity is also prevalent in the album, with songs like "Mattel" and "(O)ordinary" exploring the concept of self-discovery and the search for one's own soul. In "Mattel," the singer describes having a "vinyl skin" and "plastic bones," questioning their own humanity and the nature of their existence. In "(O)ordinary," the lyrics ask, "Will you give me my own soul? / Will you let me take control? / I wanna see the things that you see / I wanna be the human that you be."
Finally, the album explores existential questions and the nature of reality, as seen in songs like "Cosmic" and "Beautiful Morning." In "Cosmic," the lyrics describe a journey through time and space, with the singer declaring that they will follow their loved one through the stars "beyond forever." In "Beautiful Morning," the character grapples with the meaning of life and questions whether they truly belong in their current existence.
By ending the album with the instrumental "Life Is But a Dream," Avenged Sevenfold leaves the listener with a moment of introspection to reflect on the themes and emotions that have been explored throughout. The absence of lyrics allows the listeners to draw their own conclusions and contemplate the fleeting, dream-like nature of life and its complexities.