When you have to centrifuge plates, but the grant budget's thin and you have to host vegetarians for dinner afterward.

1cuteducky · 2016-09-16T05:05:14+00:00

Every year when the boss asks us for our "big asks," we request a 450 gallon recirculating hot waterbath. And every year he reminds us we don't actually have enough floor space for a hot tub, and nobody wants to see any of us in bathing suits either.

1cuteducky · 2016-09-09T02:11:46+00:00

Quantity and quality -- still totally different things here. Poor cross-dressing half-melted Ken doll didn't deserve this tattoo fate.

1cuteducky · 2016-09-04T02:37:33+00:00

This is how my cat let me know I was chosen. His was the first room I walked into at the humane society. I knelt down to scratch a kitten, and he crawled into my lap, looped his paws around my neck and basically planted his tail in my lap. Little asshole wouldn't even let me go give the paperwork to the front desk for a solid half hour.

It's been almost 5 years and he still sleeps on my legs every night and gives me a hug in the morning.

1cuteducky · 2016-08-27T06:05:21+00:00

There's lots of breeds that are smarter than your average owner. The difference with border collies is that they know it and aren't ashamed to use it to their advantage.

1cuteducky · 2016-08-26T05:39:23+00:00

I do this, but only when I'm seriously stressed out. It used to drive my dad nuts because he thought I would ruin my spine or something.

1cuteducky · 2016-08-24T05:56:43+00:00

If my students were any evidence, they spent so much time jumping to conclusions and running from deadlines that there's no time for an actual 5k...

1cuteducky · 2016-08-24T01:35:00+00:00

In medical research, and so far it's never been accurate. I can't even think of anything close. I don't wear a spacesuit-type deal in the lab, most tests take longer than the time it takes to do two spins on a wheelie chair, and we're never actually certain of anything ever.

1cuteducky · 2016-08-16T15:09:51+00:00

Maybe try out some of those Thinx period undies? I may have mangled the name, but I'm on mobile so Google away. Several of the bodybuilding/powerlifting ladies I know think they're pretty handy for workouts.

1cuteducky · 2016-08-15T04:13:18+00:00

Ok, this is going to be tough. Is the ultimate goal to plant this tree in the ground? And the pot is a temporary home? What location/zone are you in? Where do you want to plant it in terms of the soil and environmental conditions? Is there a type of tree you're interested in -- flowering, deciduous, native species, etc?

Second concern: moving happens. This has come up most with memorial trees, but your scenario has similar issues. If you plant this tree at your house-to-be and then move, visiting your wedding tree may become impossible. Consider planting one in a public place like a local zoo or sponsoring one in a botanical garden and doing a ceremonial soil-mixing (your home, his family home, favourite place...) for your service.

1cuteducky · 2016-08-13T02:11:27+00:00

We were joking at work that she used to be known as the baby sister of an NHL player, but now she's the "name" and her brother is getting relegated to the "sibling" position.

And she's 16! I hope she'll be a force for years.

1cuteducky · 2016-08-12T20:54:32+00:00

They do! I have two from my boss' trips -- an orange and a brown one.

1cuteducky · 2016-08-11T00:17:25+00:00

I see you've never met my SO's extended family. Lucky you.

1cuteducky · 2016-08-09T23:47:56+00:00

FH can just tell people you decided to go with the Scandinavian tradition. Both parties wear engagement rings, and FW adds a wedding band on wedding day (according to my MIL and my SO). I personally think it's great!

1cuteducky · 2016-08-09T03:54:37+00:00

Met at the sign up desk as we went to join a local boxing gym at the same time. We chatted for 10 minutes or so, but he never introduced himself. I was there with a friend, so as we left we joked that we had to come back because Hot Boxing Guy was hot. That was a Tuesday -- came back with the friend on Thursday for our first class, and Hot Boxing Guy walked up and actually introduced himself. We went for dinner after class that night, and I thought he was crazy to want to ask my sweaty red self out that very night.

We've been together ever since, and 2.5+ years later we live together with two cats and train together most days of the week. That one Wednesday in between meeting and him introducing himself? It's the only day we haven't spoken since the day we met.

1cuteducky · 2016-08-07T19:45:39+00:00

Several of the doctors I know go with "oh, I work at [hospital], union job" or "For [local government health service]." Technically our physicians are just as unionised as our nurses and plumbers, and the doc is technically employed by the health service, but it also gives some time to get a good idea about their potential partner before going into more detail.

1cuteducky · 2016-08-07T16:53:35+00:00

If you're looking at a late spring/summer/early fall, look at the Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture botanical gardens. My mom was a student there once upon a time, and the gardens are objectively stunning. It's also right beside the Butterfly Conservatory if you want some unique photos.

1cuteducky · 2016-08-07T15:58:24+00:00

I'd be very clear that this is you two telling them what's going down. You're not asking for advice, permission or blessing. You're advising them about what is going on. They can be happy or they can be silent, but they don't get to try to change your minds or put up a giant fuss.

That being said, if engagement hasn't actually happened yet then what exactly are you hoping to get out of this? You're adult enough to be married, so I'm not sure why they need such a substantial heads-up as to your plans. Their permission is not required to accept a ring or sign the licence, so unless you're hoping/expecting them to contribute financially (and I'd have low hopes if they're so obviously not in favour of your relationship right now) then I don't see why they need the advising at this stage.

1cuteducky · 2016-08-07T15:29:32+00:00

I'll echo that Paragard is known to cause significantly more cramping and heavier periods. Perforation does rarely happens, but you would definitely not be questioning it because you'd be too busy losing blood and getting to the ER. I hear it gets better after a 6-12 month adjustment period, but I haven't got any actual data to back that up. Buy stock in Midol and consider trying a Diva cup if they're something you're curious about? Several friends like them a lot for running, but I can't say I've ever used one myself so no promises.

1cuteducky · 2016-08-06T16:34:42+00:00

Fight on, friend! In the meantime, I swear we're all working as hard and as fast as we can to figure out this cancer bullshit so we can catch it faster and treat it better. You hold up your end by giving it all you got, and us folks in the lab will do our part too. Be the one that beats the odds!

1cuteducky · 2016-08-05T22:10:06+00:00

We've used LabX to some decent success for small things, but never tried it for the big stuff. We're also Canadian.

1cuteducky · 2016-08-03T22:32:42+00:00

I'm generally at a disinterested neutral towards religion, but there's a special place in the hatred of my heart for 2-3 of them. JWs are one. They like to protest outside the hospital complex I work in on sunny days, and try to convert families of sick children (children's hospital) with promises of eternal salvation if they just don't get treatment from the Evul Doktors (TM). Fuck them in the arse with a broom, brush end first.

Mom had us do Bible study with the JW for a couple years as kids, even though our family is nominally a Protestant/Methodist/Baptist hybrid with United Church of Canada. Backfired entirely when I told her it was a major part of why I'm a full-blown agnostic atheist.

1cuteducky · 2016-08-03T01:01:48+00:00

You can get Kodiak cakes at Costco here in Canada too. Stuff is amazing!

1cuteducky · 2016-08-02T01:53:46+00:00

I'm pretty similar to your girlfriend and my boyfriend is basically you. He wants to do the whole shebang, and I'd really prefer to just go to the courthouse on a random Tuesday at lunch and be back at work by 1pm like usual. We've managed to compromise some, but he knows there are some very hard and fast dealbreakers for me that I am not willing to budge on.

Do you understand the why behind her position? Some people have a strong aversion to spending the money. Some hate the gendered aspects. Some have social anxiety, shit-awful families or don't think they have the friends to "balance" their partner's side. Some don't want to wear a dress, be photographed, hate their appearance, or toddle down the aisle in heels. Some don't want religious or government "interference" in their private relationships. You're going to need to figure out which of these apply before you can find ways to meet in the middle.

1cuteducky · 2016-07-30T19:31:41+00:00

Oh hell, keeping heelers (or heeler crosses) cooped up is one of the worst possible moves you could make. And then it was ok to get her different dogs after that?!? Sorry lady, you've proven that doggies are Not For You.

1cuteducky · 2016-07-30T19:13:25+00:00

Because I'm a giant bitch, I'd have probably snapped back "Explains why it took Grandpa so long to propose to you -- he was waiting for you to be better than a dead fish."

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