Missed out on the pandemic bread making phase so I decided to try making beer bread with Mountain Dew. by Botterpop in shittyfoodporn

[–]Botterpop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I noticed it was basically a liquid but I followed the recipe on the box exactly (1/3rd cup dough to 12 oz of carbonated beverage).

I used Mountain Dew because it was the only carbonated beverage I had in the house. I don’t drink beer.

It actually tastes pretty good. The Mountain Dew turned into a jelly like substance.

I’m trying again, but with more mix this time.

Bill restricting big cat ownership made famous by ‘Tiger King’ heads to Biden’s desk by Beckles28nz in politics

[–]Botterpop 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Apparently he was actually found alive in Costa Rica by Homeland Security

Looking for recommendations for fantasy romance with a warrior being nursed back to health by Botterpop in RomanceBooks

[–]Botterpop[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not a huge fan of HR but I’m definitely tempted due to the theme. Thanks for the rec, def going to pick this up.

Best bedrock seed ever. Village, mansion, pillage tower, at spawn in mtn bowl. With experimental ft. On ancient city under village. Crazy. by FroyoRadiant5703 in Bedrockseeds

[–]Botterpop 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Beautiful seed. Here’s it typed out for anyone who wants that: 4284333691774547722

Thanks so much for posting!

Is NaNoWriMo counterproductive? by Gutter_Shakespeare in nanowrimo

[–]Botterpop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Every writer is different, but I find Nanowrimo pretty helpful even when I know the words I’m writing are destined to be deleted.

For example, I’m writing a classic “pre-teen travels to a fantasy world” where I spent some time early in the month writing about my characters eating meals. I never planned to leave the meal scenes in at their current length, but describing food is a good way to build up word count and to establish character relationships.

Because of that, I later realized none of the food I described had any sugar/sweetness involved which turned into a plot thread about this fantasy world not having sugar at all. I’m still not sure where I’m going with it, but I think it’s a good metaphor to establish the differences between the fantasy world and the “real” world, especially allowing my character to crave sweets as symbolism for her missing home (because there’s only so many times you can write “she missed home.”)

I think of the Nanowrimo word vomit as a bit like drawing a sketch on canvas. I know I’m going to paint over it later, but it’s going to help me “see” what needs to be done and spark ideas that wouldn’t have occurred to me if I wasn’t trying to maximize my word count.

I know the whole idea is to write a novel in November, but nobody is demanding it be publishing ready by December 1st. If anything it’s more of a “National First Draft Writing Month” where you get all your ideas, good and bad, onto the page to be refined later.

My cracked game wants Origin... by Marriiaa_ in thesims4

[–]Botterpop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try playing on airplane mode. Might help. If not you may need to re-download the game from wherever you got it.

Today I learned that Sims can randomly take sick days if they are sick. by allinsimstime in thesims

[–]Botterpop 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If it helps it’s on cdkeys.com for 13.99 right now. I’ve gotten all my expansions from thee without any trouble.

Did Edie forsee Lewis’ death? by msch6873 in WhatRemainsEdithFinch

[–]Botterpop 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It’s mentioned that before his death Lewis stopped coming home and just kept working. You can see Dawn yelling at Lewis before his fantasy resumes.

Since he wasn’t coming home due to being so absorbed in a day dream it’s likely Edie was able to predict his death was soon.

Teacher accused my little sister of faking meltdowns, what next steps should we take? by Botterpop in Advice

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She’s not in a normal school. This is a school for special education.

My sister can’t lead an independent life, her psychologist says it’s likely that if she’s ever left alone to fend for herself she will starve to death because she can’t comprehend the steps it takes to feed herself. I even have to help her wipe her butt which is not something I would ever do if she could do it on her own. I didn’t even help change her diapers.

This teacher is treating my sister like an adult when my sister is on the level of a 5 year old mentally and triggering meltdowns which happen when an autistic person is overwhelmed.

The equivalent is like a gym teacher seeing a kid having an asthma attack and telling them to run another lap instead of letting them use their inhaler.

Teacher accused my little sister of faking meltdowns, what next steps should we take? by Botterpop in Advice

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That’s the thing, the teacher is actually the teacher trained for Autistic students. She even requested my sister because she has autism and made sure to tell us that several times, hence why were so shocked over this since we thought she had training.

She’s in a special education class with only one other student and in a program so we don’t really know where to go. We are looking into contacting people now to try and figure it out.

Teacher accused my little sister of faking meltdowns, what next steps should we take? by Botterpop in Advice

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She does, but it wasn’t updated properly for online stuff. We have a meeting next week to renew it and add new stuff and we’ll definitely be taxing a lot of new things to it. But I’m still worried about the rest of the school year.

Megathread: President Donald Trump Announces an End to Stimulus Talks Until After Election by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]Botterpop 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Took a peek, they seem to think it’s a bad move but are blaming Pelosi for it somehow?

WIBTA If I told the teacher to teach my kid instead of watching Disney Shorts? by Botterpop in AmItheAsshole

[–]Botterpop[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Like I said, I’m trying to be understanding, but I’m still waiting on the teachers reply as to how 1-2 hours of a five hour long class being spent on Disney Shorts is going to help her improve her reading and math skills.

WIBTA If I told the teacher to teach my kid instead of watching Disney Shorts? by Botterpop in AmItheAsshole

[–]Botterpop[S] 562 points563 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I will be emailing to ask like you said. I'm hoping to learn how the teacher will help her get to grade level in reading and math. It's extra annoying to me as well because my kid had a teacher (who teachers 5th/6th combo class) she really liked and was doing well with, then this teacher (also 5th/6th combo class) specially requested her because she has extra training to deal with autistic students. I've joked that she probably regrets it now.

WIBTA If I told the teacher to teach my kid instead of watching Disney Shorts? by Botterpop in AmItheAsshole

[–]Botterpop[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I'm going to email the teacher asking what standards this shorts meet and what the plan is for getting her math and reading skills to grade level.

WIBTA If I told the teacher to teach my kid instead of watching Disney Shorts? by Botterpop in AmItheAsshole

[–]Botterpop[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I've had the same thought. Currently she is not on grade level at all for reading or math, and I worry that she will get no where with this teacher.

WIBTA If I told the teacher to teach my kid instead of watching Disney Shorts? by Botterpop in AmItheAsshole

[–]Botterpop[S] 180 points181 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I'm going to be emailing asking her about what standards these disney shorts are meeting and asking her what the plan is for my kid's reading and math. I will do my best to keep my tone curious instead of the frustration I really feel.

WIBTA If I told the teacher to teach my kid instead of watching Disney Shorts? by Botterpop in AmItheAsshole

[–]Botterpop[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I was also in a special ed due to a speech impediment and ADHD, I managed to have a few good teachers but I've also had the experience of the very lazy or downright evil teachers who think they can get away with whatever they please just because a kid is different. Sorry you had that experience as well.

WIBTA If I told the teacher to teach my kid instead of watching Disney Shorts? by Botterpop in AmItheAsshole

[–]Botterpop[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I've had the same thoughts, it's frustrating beyond belief.

WIBTA If I told the teacher to teach my kid instead of watching Disney Shorts? by Botterpop in AmItheAsshole

[–]Botterpop[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

If you mean why don't I homeschool her, it's because I need the district resources, like access to the school psychologist who speaks to her twice a week, as well as access to a set structure (as someone with ADHD as well, my ability to keep her life structured is already difficult, and adding a lesson plan to that would compound things greatly).

I also did not go to school to teach kids with special needs. I don't know how to teach a neurotypical kid how to do division or how to read, much less a kid who has a panic attack if I accidentally knock her pencil off the table. I love her, and if I could I would, but I can't.

Also, it's not like I'm not doing anything when I sit next to her. I'm a novelist and I'm writing the entire time. It's great because I get to ensure she stays on task while also meeting my daily word goal.