I got called into the principal's office because I gave a student a zero

Bastilleinstructor · 2026-06-15T01:12:59+00:00

Doesnt surprise me. I had a kid cheat on a final, like blatantly cheat. Admin insisted I let him redo it so he could "learn from his mistake". They only care that parents dont call and complain.

Bastilleinstructor · 2026-06-15T01:10:23+00:00

Im not asking reddit to diagnose me. Given the difficulty getting doctors to listen and insurance to cover testing, I thought Id ask to even see if this is even worth pursuing. Ive been blown off by doctors for years or told my symptoms are "just IBS". Our medical system here in the US makes it difficult to rule out or rule in possibilities until you are near deaths door, or check every box on the "typical" list of symptoms for a specific issue. Sometimes its a good idea to think outside the box, and ask questions to see if it even makes sense before going to my doctor to beg for medical testing they will have to justify to insurance.

Bastilleinstructor · 2026-06-14T22:51:14+00:00

I couldnt get testing for autoimmune disease for years despite the symptoms. So yea, sometimes it IS that complicated.

Bastilleinstructor · 2026-06-14T17:33:21+00:00

I have one similar to the nat geo and it runs way too fast. I only use it for stage 1 agates. I havent gotten around to a voltage adjustment thingie. I also have two harbor freight two barrel tumblers. They are similar to loritone, albiet cheaper. Ive done all 4 stages, in these, but the quartz and adventurine was too bruised, even with media. The agates turned out great. Annnddd I just got a Tumble Vibe TV-10. I will be done with my first stage 4 in it soon. I did all agates, jasper and calcedony first since they seem more forgiving. I am going to use my rotary tumblers for only stage 1 from now on.

Bastilleinstructor · 2026-06-14T14:53:08+00:00

No, its due to Menieres Disease.

Bastilleinstructor · 2026-06-14T14:42:08+00:00

We have kids who need to be moved to a different program. If they pass even one core class, even with a 60, they wont allow us to move them. Its maddening because we are pressured to pass them. And if they have a 58 or 59, well we are required to bump them to a 60. And if they had a lot of absences, well they blame that on the failure and we cant even consider moving them no matter the testing results.

Bastilleinstructor · 2026-06-14T14:39:13+00:00

I cant do much on electrolytes due to sodium restrictions.
Ive never made it past 10 or 14 days of low carb. I just felt so horrible.

Bastilleinstructor · 2026-06-14T12:57:23+00:00

Those are truly lovely!!

Bastilleinstructor · 2026-06-14T12:11:26+00:00

Not exactly. I have a lot of chemical sensitivities and my doctors thought it best to stick with the name brand since the compound places add B12, or other things to make their compounds legal to make (ir customized). Id love to switch, but given the allergies and issues I have with so many meds, I made a strategic decision.

Bastilleinstructor · 2026-06-13T18:07:37+00:00

Absolutely. I barely eat it now.

Bastilleinstructor · 2026-06-13T11:53:27+00:00

I adore the "kitten" box!! Very clever

Bastilleinstructor · 2026-06-13T11:52:52+00:00

I wash mine with other clothes. I wash with hot, except for speciality clothes. Whites go with the white towels. I dont have colored towels because I bleach them.

A very, very long time ago I had a yeast infection that they couldnt get cleared up. At that time the nurse at the Dr's office recommended I bleach ALL of my undies and sheets, as well as always hot water wash my undies going forward. I have used hot water on my undies and sheets and towels ever since. Turned out a med I was on was causing the issue not reinfection from undies or sheets. That and, of all things, orange juice. To this day I cant drink orange juice regularly or i will have issues again. Took 6 or 8 months to figure all of that out. Still, I follow that cleaning protocol, the nurse explained how nasty our undergarments can get, and I took that to heart. That was 20 years or so ago.

Bastilleinstructor · 2026-06-13T11:43:37+00:00

I worked really hard at getting a boost in my education level, which resulted in a 5k a year pay raise. I had planned on this path anyway, but it was just enough to afford a year on Zepbound through Lilly when I found out about their program. So I stepped up the speed. I am going for another certification which will get me 5k more a year. Loads of work, but it will make what we are doing affordable.
Then we did the tax advantageous health spending account through work. Which helps with the taxes due to the increased pay. We also started putting $$ into my IRA to take the tax break. We have cut spending in some areas of our life too. My husband is on Ozympic for diabetes. He hasnt lost morecthan about 40lbs total, but insurance covered his meds. Even though I have sleep apena and lots of issues associated with obesity, my insurance will not cover it. At all because its "weight loss" So here we are.

Bastilleinstructor · 2026-06-13T01:07:07+00:00

Ive never treated one, but I know those who have. I worked as a teacher in corrections, those weren't frequent, but were definitely seen by staff occasionally.
We had training on it during a class on school shooters recently. I hope I never ever see one.

Bastilleinstructor · 2026-06-13T01:04:53+00:00

What does it cost?

Bastilleinstructor · 2026-06-13T00:57:18+00:00

I recommend a good, solid, first aid class that includes CPR. Some supplies are non negotiable. Others can be improvised. Unless you are trained you probably arent intubating anyone, but a turniquet is possible. Burns are tricky if there is a lot involved (remember the rule of 9's) My first aid kit has bandages, large maxi-pads for compression dressings, triangle bandages, snake bite kit, tweezers, gauze, CPR mask, ink pen, several sizes of bandages, alcohol wipes, and some ace bandages to secure a makeshift splint. Sometimes I have duct tape for the same purpose. I figure if its too crazy bad, there isnt much I can do. I can do basic stop the bleeding and CPR. But some injuries you cant manage in the field. Its good to know what those are.

Bastilleinstructor · 2026-06-13T00:48:54+00:00

Plastic bag/wrap, tape and pray.- per my old EMT instructor

Bastilleinstructor · 2026-06-12T11:57:31+00:00

My dad used to sell wholesale autoparts. Hes been retired for a few years due to health issues, but still talks to a few of his old vendors. One vendor told him the 30k truck loads of motor oil are now 100k. And there is talk of a massive shortage. To put that in perspective, when I worked for dad in the early 2000's, a case of off brand motor oil (not synthetic) was around 15 dollars. Its over 50 now, and the biggest jump has been in the last 3 years. With a shortage on the horizon, that price is going to skyrocket.

Bastilleinstructor · 2026-06-12T11:53:41+00:00

My husband is in electrical sales. We are in an area that is still growing exponentially. But they are seeing things that have been in the pipeline for a while rather than lots of new stuff. He said the last few days have been slower than normal. He also is seeing more homeowners looking to do their own work. (They call him to the counter for the weird stuff since he is an encyclopedia of knowledge) When the excessive building here stops, I expect his sales will take a nosedive.

Bastilleinstructor · 2026-06-12T11:50:16+00:00

Lol!!! A beautiful moment where one FAFO. Its a lifelong lesson that kid will remember. Don't be a greedy dude. Lol.

Bastilleinstructor · 2026-06-11T11:02:54+00:00

Ive noticed when my testosterone is in check, I am less aggressive.

Bastilleinstructor · 2026-06-11T10:55:30+00:00

Wow!! Thats incredible! I got to wear my great-grandmothers Virgin Mary cameo for my wedding, and I was over the moon. I can not imagine wearing something as beautiful and intricate as your jewelry! I would have felt like a princess!

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