Post by mrs.jacinthe on Oct 12, 2018 19:50:03 GMT -5
About a year after I graduated from college, I was coaching an age-group swim team as my (third?) job. I usually went straight to the pool from my office job, so I was usually dressed business casual or better while coaching. One day, I was wearing a flax-colored maxi dress and a sweater. I coached for 1.5 hours, walking back and forth from one end of the (indoor) pool to the other, working with my athletes. At one end of the pool there were benches where the kids left all their stuff. At the other, there was a big glass window where the parents liked to sit and look/talk. I spent the last half hour of practice with my back to that window, coaching starts. Once practice was over, I went to the bathroom, only to find that my period had started and I'd bled an unmistakable patch about 6" in diameter through the back of that pretty, flax-colored dress. I was HORRIFIED. God, I'm horrified now, just thinking about it.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Oct 12, 2018 15:37:04 GMT -5
I'm ok with the gas tax, but I wish that they'd use the money to increase spending on good, reliable public transit, especially to the more outlying areas where low-wage-earners tend to live.
I'm not a fan of the repeal because they're using it to sneak other things by, like agnes pointed out. You want to repeal the gas tax? FINE. But don't try to sneak other shit into the measure without being up front about it. For that reason, I'm a no. But I understand why others would vote yes.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Oct 12, 2018 15:30:41 GMT -5
Personally, an hour is the shortest connection I'll fly through Atlanta. I find that traversing between gates is generally pretty quick and easy, because the trains run very regularly and I know my way around. (Last time I was there, I had an hour and managed to have a nice sit-down appetizer and cocktail at One Flew South before my flight.) However, for the start of an international vacation? I'd probably be more inclined to try for at least two hours, for sake of not starting your vacation in stress-out mode.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Oct 12, 2018 14:31:34 GMT -5
3.2 earths. I'm pretty sure it's my driving and flying time that gets me. My mom and R's parents both live on the other side of the country, plus I travel for work (and other things) semi-frequently, so my flight hours added up quick (it's 12-14 per round trip, at least.)
I wonder if they were testing for inattentive type in the early 90s? I don't think they understood inattentive OR how ADHD presents differently in girls. I think most girls develop their symptoms later too. They wouldn't know if you were tested 25 years ago....
I just went back and looked at the DSM-III versus the DSM-V (then versus now.) Then, I did not meet the criteria. Now, I would have (and still do.) Perhaps I should make an appointment.
I've been wanting to try these, but I'm always hesitant to try new shoes purchased online because I have man-feet (or rather, my forefoot is quite wide). Do you think these would work for a wider foot?
mrs.jacinthe - Do you remember the test? It seems like the understanding of how ADHD expresses itself in women is better understood these days.
Not much about it. It was probably around 4th grade, so 1990-ish? My teacher then didn't really like me (and actually told my mother she doubted I'd manage to graduate from high school) and it seems like something she'd have reported me for. (She also reported my parents for child abuse, so that was fun.) Edit: The only thing I remember about the test is that it was in Cleveland somewhere - maybe a subbuilding of Cleveland Clinic. I remember because I got to miss school and go on an adventure with my parents.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Oct 10, 2018 16:22:43 GMT -5
I'm pretty confident this is an issue for me as well, but my problem is that I was tested as a kid and passed - as in, no ADD/ADHD.
As an adult, I think that's because I found the testing interesting. (I liked testing a lot and have never had trouble focusing on tests and such, because I enjoy it - such a weirdo) But I know they ask if you were ever tested as a child and I fear that me saying "yes, and it was negative" will be an automatic rule-out.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Oct 9, 2018 20:16:10 GMT -5
I keep the candle I bought for her "light and love" day on the bathroom counter. Some days it's just there, but sometimes I look at it and remember how much love she poured out over what are (essentially) complete strangers and it makes me remember that there really is good in the world. I hope people think the same of me when I'm gone, whenever that is.
Anyone have this at home who can test it with a domestic cat? For science? I'm super curious.
I have a cat. And am considering ordering a bottle. Lol
Also, I really hope they update this story if it works.
I've been going through all my "stinky" magazines (as my husband would put it) hoping for a scent tester page of it and it would seem it's been out too long for that. I wonder if ulta would give me a tester strip or something.
The Realtor will almost always tell you take a first offer because their commission isn’t going to differ much at all depending on the price but I’ve read that when realtors sell, their houses are typically on the market longer and sell slightly above market prices. So if you have offers plural coming in or a lots of traffic, I’d absolutely wait. I’d also go back requesting highest and best offers if you’re lucky and get more than one. Good luck!
This is not necessarily true, and to be honest, if your realtor is advising you to take an offer based on their commission, fire the realtor. I work to get my clients the best deal for THEM, whether they're buying or selling, and I would be highly offended if someone suggested I made a decision based on what's best for me and not what's best for my client.
It depends a lot on the market, but often a realtor will suggest that a client take the first offer presented because it's a good offer. I would absolutely, in this scenario, recommend that my clients wait until after the weekend open houses were over to consider offers, unless the first offer has a very short decision window OR is exceptional. (Our contracts are standard 3 days, but sometimes people will attempt to force someone's hand with 24 hours or less, even.)
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Oct 2, 2018 11:56:47 GMT -5
Honestly, it depends on the kind of tag. Some (I'm thinking specifically of the round conical ones) can be removed with a powerful magnet, if you've got one handy. Others are fairly store-specific and can only be easily removed at that particular store.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Sept 27, 2018 13:09:37 GMT -5
Sounds about right.
I just can't any more. I have reached a point where I am torn between throwing things (with ENTHUSIASM!) and throwing up. I am at a convention and I swear to DOG, I'm teetering on the edge. All it's going to take is one dumb man in an elevator to push me into a wholly unprofessional rage. Ugh. I've been camping in my room in between sessions because I just can't risk it.
Ugh, I'm sorry. That's the worst. I haaated the update Mizuno did to my favorite runners back in the day (although I don't run any more) so I bought out a LRS's stock.
I'm headed out of town tomorrow, but want me to check if my LRS has them in stock and see if they'll hold them or ship? Men's or women's? Size?
That'd be great! Women's size 9.
Didn't want you to think I forgot. I've got a call in to them and they're checking stock - I guess they store shoes in a couple different locations?
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Sept 20, 2018 19:49:17 GMT -5
Ugh, I'm sorry. That's the worst. I haaated the update Mizuno did to my favorite runners back in the day (although I don't run any more) so I bought out a LRS's stock.
I'm headed out of town tomorrow, but want me to check if my LRS has them in stock and see if they'll hold them or ship? Men's or women's? Size?
How accessible is counseling with an RD via insurance?
Via insurance? I pay my RD now out of pocket, because the ones insurance would pay were a joke.
I'm sure not all RDs and all that, but all the ones I've met in the medical industry are OBSESSED with fat, STILL. I'm insulin resistant. Have some other metabolic disorder the doctors can't pinpoint. I gain weight when I eat carbs. I lose weight when I eat high protein, moderate fat, low carb. I saw an RD for "fat camp" as I described it, during a high-volume training period for a long-distance swim and the woman tried to make me cut calories to below 1600 a day GROSS, and wanted me to switch to low-fat dairy (which if you've ever read the label, makes up the fat with carbs instead). Yeah, it was a joke. I mean, if I was unhealthy solely because of my diet and/or had significant comorbidities like high cholesterol or high blood pressure, sure, I understand low fat low sodium. But telling an endurance athlete to eat 2 egg whites and some fruit for breakfast is the most tone-deaf recommendation I've ever heard. Lady, I eat three eggs and a chicken breast for breakfast. THAT's how I get correct fat and protein. Not by cutting out egg yolks and most certainly not by stocking up on carbs.
My endurance training RD is SO much better but she doesn't accept insurance.
My bucket list is to complete a marathon distance or greater swim in all 50 states. There are some states where this will be easy, because there are swims there already on my list - END-WET, for example, and swim around Key West, which scares the crap out of me, but I'd like to try. However, there are other states where I'm not entirely positive they HAVE a marathon distance open water swim. I'm looking at you, Nebraska and Kansas. I think Nevada has also eliminated their only marathon distance race, so I'll have to make up my own, whether in Lake Mead or on the Nevada side of Tahoe (which feels like cheating because it's my home lake, LOL).
My aunt and uncle do swimmer kayak support for Key West! It looks crazy.
That race literally features the three things that make me most uncomfortable during a swim: jellyfish, overly warm (salt) water, and potential for my slowness to result in a DNF (there's a tidal change at the 2.5 hour mark and if you're not at a certain point by then, you'll end up needing to be pulled.) This is so far out of my comfort zone, it's going to take me a few years to work up the courage to enter.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Sept 20, 2018 7:20:23 GMT -5
My bucket list is to complete a marathon distance or greater swim in all 50 states. There are some states where this will be easy, because there are swims there already on my list - END-WET, for example, and swim around Key West, which scares the crap out of me, but I'd like to try. However, there are other states where I'm not entirely positive they HAVE a marathon distance open water swim. I'm looking at you, Nebraska and Kansas. I think Nevada has also eliminated their only marathon distance race, so I'll have to make up my own, whether in Lake Mead or on the Nevada side of Tahoe (which feels like cheating because it's my home lake, LOL).
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Sept 19, 2018 19:01:02 GMT -5
As someone who has been morbidly obese (twice, derp) as well as bordering on anorexic BUT STILL IN THE OVERWEIGHT BMI CATEGORY, this is an extremely triggering article. I know, for a fact, that even though I'm only 5'3", my healthy happy body weight is about 175, when I'm in good fitness. It's about a size 6-10 (depending on the pants). The least I've ever weighed is 141 pounds. At that weight, my hair was falling out, my clavicles stuck out like a famine victim, and I could EASILY zip a size 0 pair of pants. That weight is also clinically overweight by BMI. Right now, I'm at the opposite end of the spectrum, categorized as morbidly obese. (And I won't lie, I'm substantially pudgier than I'd like.) Do you know what size pants I easily pulled up and zipped this morning. SIZE 16. Do you know what my doctor recommended to me last time I was in? A medically supervised diet. One of those where you drink 800 calories worth of shakes a day and that's it. I'm an endurance athlete. I swim thousands of yards a day when I'm training. Do you know how many calories a good swimming workout burns? 800, give or take a few. My normally-logical doctor suggested that I should eat a net calorie count of ZERO. I literally just stared at him and was like "If you don't believe me about my swimming workouts, just say it. Would you like to come to practice with me? I'll swim you under the table."
Ugh, I love going to this doctor normally, but that was an awful experience. And now I'm going to a couple more doctors who, I'm sure, are going to lecture me about SOMETHING weight related. Blech.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Sept 16, 2018 19:41:17 GMT -5
Many hugs to you. Do what is right for YOU, at this time in your life, in this situation and don't listen to what anyone else wants you to do. You are a strong person and you've got this, no matter what you decide.
In my experience, even with a delightful hot pink one, people STILL assume it's a muzzle. Like, crossing the street to avoid my 11-year-old corgi-lab mix with the tail that wags the dog. It's sad. I'm going to switch to an easy walk instead because she gets so sad when people avoid her.
Does she still need correction? We only use them for a fairly short period of training time- a few months with my pulliest puller. If for some reason it's not working for you, definitely try something else.
I do wish there was a way to accomplish what they do without the scary straps. My poor big black fluffball is the best dog on the planet, just a giant ball of fuzzy sugar- but, sometimes his size/color scares people. We used a black GL on him, thinking it would blend in best- but, there were a few people who noticed and asked (which is fine- an opportunity to educate is always cool).
Yes, she'll pull until she chokes herself and throws up if I use her collar, no matter how much training I do with her. She's got regular obedience down but she's just not the brightest bulb in the box when it comes to walking. (Edit: She heels fine off leash but isn't trustworthy enough to take off leash in a non-fenced area because she's got the attention span of a gnat.)
I'm a huge fan of gentle leaders (at least when the dog's head/coat work well with them- and a Rott is perfect for them). Get it in a bright, fun color, or people could assume it's a muzzle (it's not). You will need to invest a little time getting her comfortable with the harness, it is not a "plug and play" solution, but, they are a great training aid.
I strongly suggest working on "look (at me)" and having a strong sit-stay when you're on walks. I train my dogs to sit before we cross a road and sit when they see a bike. They also sit when I stop (which is handy when people want to say hi or when a stray dog rushes us).
In my experience, even with a delightful hot pink one, people STILL assume it's a muzzle. Like, crossing the street to avoid my 11-year-old corgi-lab mix with the tail that wags the dog. It's sad. I'm going to switch to an easy walk instead because she gets so sad when people avoid her.
I saw this on insta, but I missed this post. Congrats to you, and WAY TO FREAKING KILL OFF your time goal!
If you ever want to "work on your swimming" let me know. I happen to know someone who likes to swim.
GURL! Yes. I need you. Can you be my off season swim coach? But how does that work when we are so far? I feel like I need someone to tell me what I'm doing wrong and watch my terrible form
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Sept 14, 2018 11:50:01 GMT -5
ktzmoh, I can swim, but only open water (which is getting more precious around here - water levels are dropping fast). Pushing off the wall in the pool hurts. Doctor was all "just push with one foot" and I was like "uh, I mean, I CAN, but it's unlikely I'd remember for an entire 3000 yards." Sigh. I mean, I guess I can skip pushing off at all, but I'm not even sure how to avoid that. Flip turn before I get to the wall?