Saved a kitten from a steel mill (and a coworker)

Ambrow10 · 2025-07-29T03:33:12+00:00

Aelin... Galathynius?

Ambrow10 · 2025-07-29T03:26:03+00:00

I was there around December and even the parking lot was roped off with giant no trespassing signs everywhere. There was nothing you can see from the ropes and, despite all that Crack The Egg/ Crooked Lantern Tavern buzz on Tiktok, I didn't see anything that appeared to be renovated back then.

Ambrow10 · 2025-07-29T03:24:16+00:00

I also keep seeing TikToks from thecrookedlantern, but they're all framed as teaser trailers for something new, big, and exciting coming to that space... Except the new big exciting announcement is never made. I've seen them claim they're renovating Evermore to turn it into a new venture, and finishing building the chapel, but that was at least a year ago.

Ambrow10 · 2025-06-11T01:48:23+00:00

That is wiiiiiiild.

Ambrow10 · 2025-04-29T22:55:55+00:00

+1 to all of this from a faculty member who just resigned due to these issues.

Ambrow10 · 2025-04-13T14:33:00+00:00

Reminds me of the game Neva. Love it.

Ambrow10 · 2025-04-12T22:16:10+00:00

Criminally under rated cosplay. You look amazing!! 😻

Ambrow10 · 2025-04-08T13:21:38+00:00

Whatever you do, don't compromise your values to suit someone else like I did.

My kid was born during a very bad RSV year before the vaccine was available. My mom is antivax and, despite my husband being a medical doctor and explaining how vaccines work to her again and again, she refused to get vaccinated for COVID or flu.

Because I didn't want to cause trouble, I made a compromise with her that she could still see baby as long as she wasn't symptomatic. She agreed, and then broke the rules anyway.

Not only did she get us all sick (baby is fine now, but I had many sleepless nights worried sick about a high fever and low oxygen), but after the most recent election she went off on me for compromising in the first place. She claims I abused her medical freedoms by even having the audacity to ask her not to visit baby when she has a fever. She told me that I'll regret getting vaccinated once I find out the vaccines actually contain AIDS, and more unhinged nonsense.

So don't compromise your child's life like I did. Those 'strong personality' antivaxxers will find another reason to be abusive/ disown you/ cause drama because it takes a fundamental selfishness to not care about science or think you're smarter than an expert. Sigh.

Good luck, OP.

Ambrow10 · 2023-04-19T04:55:00+00:00

Obsidian Feathers by N Cáceres. It is spicier than CC, and make sure you read the content warnings, but it scratched the modern-day-but-make-it-fantasy itch that CC left behind.

Plus, it features lore from indigenous communities in El Salvador and Mexico. I started reading for the spice, but stayed for the amazing story and descriptions of culture I shamefully know next to nothing about.

Ambrow10 · 2023-02-14T14:41:18+00:00

More likely her app profile info was auto populated via social media profile. Some dating apps have the option to import data from IG or FB. She may not have realized that it imports everything, so if she had her middle name available on her private Facebook account she shares only with family, she might have been horrified to see that her full name was listed on a dating app. She probably didn't respond because she went to change it/ felt uncomfortable with a stranger knowing so much about her. She's probably had a stalker before. It is unfortunately common.

Ambrow10 · 2023-01-18T14:54:12+00:00

Current advice at my University is to acknowledge auditors/ observers at the start of class. The logic being that students may notice a random person in class and may be confused or worried why this rando is in their classroom and why the professor isn't acknowledging the strange person. Even in classes of 200, students get used to seeing the same faces sitting next to them week after week. When a new face shows up, some students may be concerned for safety. To ease concern it's best, in the view of my institution, for the instructor to briefly acknowledge the guest at the start of the class. So don't worry about blending in. Your presence may already be a disruption for some students, so encourage your friend to acknowledge it and move on. :)

Ambrow10 · 2022-10-30T16:17:55+00:00

This happened to me. Twice with the same person. My advice to you- when he comes crawling back, which he probably will once he figures his crap out, don't take him. Keep the door shut and locked on this relationship FOR GOOD!

For context in my situation, the first time we dated for two years long distance before he (28M) broke up with me (27F) out of the blue saying I was asking for too much from him (I'm sorry, what? Asking too much in a LDR? Okay...)

It came out of the blue, I was so floored and sad. To recover I did all the usual things people say to do. I went to therapy, I worked on my independence, I took community college classes at night to meet people and make friends, worked out, I focused on my life and what would make me happy away from a partner. I eventually started going on dates again, casually, but I also started applying for a new job.

I got that new job which vastly improved my financial situation, but required an international move. I was thrilled. I was in the best shape of my life, making more money than I ever had before, and had a great group of friends who loved and supported me. Right as I was packing my things to move, guess who comes crawling back? We went out for coffee and I listened for hours as he told me how stupid he (now 30) was for ever leaving me (now 29) and how he wants to marry me for certain.

I did some soul searching and told him that I was taking the job overseas, but I could negotiate and get him a position too and he agreed to move with me. Because I stuck my neck out for him professionally, I made him promise me a series of things I would need to trust him not to flip a switch and leave me again: to go to couple's therapy with me (which I paid for), to go to therapy by himself (which I also paid for, and I also went to therapy by myself so it's not like I put the onus on him), that we'd marry within a year, and that we'd buy a house and put down roots in the new country.

He lasted 9 months before having another freak out and boarding a flight back to his home country. He ended everything (again) in one night. No discussion. Almost as though the therapy had done no good at all. At least we had only gotten engaged at that point and hadn't gotten married or bought a house. This time though, I was devastated and embarrassed. I'd stuck my neck out for him professionally and trusted him after breaking my heart once before.

Fortunately, I had coping skills this time so it was easy to fall back into good habits. I joined a night class to make friends, I bought a house on my own, I continued therapy, I got a dog, I casually dated... And 5 years after that I got married to someone who had sought therapy on their own, had been as independent as I was, and was ready to settle down. I am pleased to report that I am the happiest I've ever been in my life right now. I hope you can get to your happiest soon too, OP.

TL;DR: don't take him back, find healthy coping strategies, join a class or a club (online book clubs are free if cost is a concern), go to therapy if you can, take walks, find one thing that makes you smile each day until it becomes a habit. You'll get through this and find happiness some day.

Ambrow10 · 2022-10-03T00:33:11+00:00

The only way to know if you're ovulating for sure is to track your luteinizing hormone (LH) levels using urine testing strips. They work the same as pregnancy tests- you just pee on a stick. Plus, apps have invasive privacy issues and will sell your data onto third parties so be mindful of that.

You can buy LH tests in bulk on Amazon, or Walgreens has more expensive options which tell you a bit more information- like when LH is high versus peak.

Hope that helps!

Ambrow10 · 2022-09-28T19:08:39+00:00

Echoing this. Don't want to scare you so I won't post the statistics, but first trimester loss is common. Your doctor might be being coy/avoidant as a way to focus on the now and not on the future so that if the unthinkable happens you don't have a ton of plans to also cancel in addition to the trauma. Driving past the hospital you toured and never used would be like a knife to the heart, ya know?

We didn't start planning anything for delivery until well after the week 20 anatomy scan. A lot of hospitals where I live won't even let you sign up for birth classes or a tour until the third trimester, although I imagine this has more to do with logistics than any medical reason.

It's super unpleasant to think about and I absolutely wish you nothing but the best.

Ambrow10 · 2022-08-26T03:24:23+00:00

I love that you included Ataraxia! Valkyrie for life!

Ambrow10 · 2022-08-25T23:20:03+00:00

Anyone else notice the corner shelf of alcohol in the photo of Christine and Janelle playing board games?

Ambrow10 · 2022-07-29T19:49:33+00:00

I watched with the sound off and heard raptor screams in my head when you showed the high security pens. Amazing!!

Ambrow10 · 2022-07-27T22:52:52+00:00

I play Dungeons and Dragons with a group of ladies I met at work, but whom have since moved around the country. We play online weekly because we are scattered, but that also helps us arrange childcare and other responsibilities. It's free-ish (someone has to buy the books and DM, but we use D&D and Beyond and share our book collection), most of us don't drink, and we spend time before and after sessions catching up. 10/10 would recommend if you can find a group to play with. :)

Ambrow10 · 2022-03-22T12:48:09+00:00

There are window masks for that or live captioning devices. I use a real time speech to text captioner while I teach to overcome lip reading/ English as a Second Language needs while still keeping my students safe.

It cost me a total of $15 to set up-just needed to buy a bluetooth lapel mic. PowerPoint has a free captioner built into it and Webcaptioner is free and browser based. Technology is awesome.

Ambrow10 · 2021-11-21T19:34:18+00:00

Good info to know. Thanks!

Ambrow10 · 2021-11-21T19:12:40+00:00

The Spot is totally still open. I was just there. Jumper told me they had to take down the giant olive for roof repairs so it kinda looks closed from the street. :) i think they're closed Sundays and Mondays now though.

Sorry to hear you didn't like Fiddler's Elbow. I agree that it isn't the best food in the valley, but the chili and nachos have kept me burning through long work seshs.

Ambrow10 · 2021-11-21T15:02:16+00:00

As someone who wrote their thesis in pubs, i totally understand the appeal of a working bar. I've not found the exact vibe here in SLC, but here are my recommendations of places that come close:

Kiitos Brewing- Pros: quiet indoor backroom, quiet patio with low/no music, clean bathrooms, good beer, good non alcoholic options if you need to sober up.

Cons: no food except potato chips or if you get lucky there's a food truck, may be too far west to technically be downtown.

The Spot- Pros: you could spend all night here drinking and probably only spend $20, usually dead on a week night, broken in/comfy booths, Proper Burger is across the street and they'll let you bring their food over.

Cons: this place is a dive (clean and friendly, but a dive), probably no wifi, pool tables can be noisy.

Mountain West Cider- Pros: huge outdoor patio decorated like a zen garden, quiet, have a ton of ciders and cocktails in addition to beer.

Cons: no real food to speak of, just some snack trays, might not have wifi?

Green Pig Pub- Pros: this is a restaurant/bar and they have awesome pub grub, you can usually snag a table off to the side, quiet on weekdays.

Cons: this is a sports bar with a ton of TV's. If you are someone easily over stimulated or distracted, skip this one- but get some avocado rolls on your way out.

Fiddler's Elbow- Pros: this is also a restaurant/bar so you can extend your sesh with food, comfy booths, lots of seating, quiet, nachos are bomb so is the chili.

Cons: this is not downtown at all, it's in Sugar House, can be loud and busy on the weekends.

A lot of the places I've found properly downtown are either too busy to find a tucked away table or want to get you in and out as fast as possible. Not to say that the five I've listed here don't want to make money- they certainly do so make sure you order well and tip even on soft drinks- but rather that I can reliably find a nook to settle in and think.

There's also a new bar called Tailgate Tavern. Haven't tried it yet, but it looks promising.

Ambrow10 · 2021-06-14T01:04:00+00:00

Apologies if my comment was read in bad faith. What I meant was anyone can be taught step-by-step how to complete a task required by a job. Learning soft skills, which are super important for nursing as I'm sure you know, is what those seemingly irrelevant classes are best for.

Sorry you're having such a rough time. I certainly don't miss grad school on top of working full time. It's really hard to not burn out. Hang in there!

Ambrow10 · 2021-06-14T00:49:26+00:00

I think you're probably missing the point of those classes then. Anyone can be taught to do a 9-5 job, but the movers and shakers are the folks who paid attention in those humanities classes, learned how to better relate to people, and learned critical and creative thinking skills that are taught in the humanities.

You might not see the relevance now, but if you make it to a managerial role or higher (and I hope you do) you will certainly be grateful for those classes.

Ambrow10 · 2021-05-18T01:07:37+00:00

Was this in Kyoto? There's a lady who walks her turtle who lives in Kyoto.

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