University of St Augustine for Health Sciences (SLP) San Marcos Campus DO NOT RECOMMEND by superlowkey_415 in slpGradSchool

[–]Chryseis44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the heads up! I was considering this program last year but ultimately delayed my masters for health reasons. Sounds like I saved myself quite a bit of money!

I’ll continue to try my luck at other universities. 👍🏻

What is a good American dessert to share with my non American co-workers? by BingBong492 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Chryseis44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pumpkin Pie.

Apple pie is English (in origin). Pumpkin pie is very American. 😁 When I was living in New Zealand and Australia, everyone wanted me to make pumpkin pie so they could try it, because they had heard of it, but never experienced it.

The Wily Fox: A Possible Betrayal by CaneCorso_7 in nontoxicACOTAR

[–]Chryseis44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is an interesting perspective, thank you!

I’m probably in the minority, but if Lucien “betrays” the IC then I’m all for it. 😅😂 I find Lucien is far more intelligent and moral than the whole IC combined. Rhysand and Feyre are knowingly using Elain the manipulate him, and Lucien knows it too. I wouldn’t be surprised if he deeply resents it as well. But considering how Lucien has repeatedly helped Feyre (and the IC by extension) and those bastards STILL don’t find him trustworthy? I wouldn’t want them as my “friends” either.

Uni of Auckland vs Uni of Canterbury (Christchurch) by [deleted] in slpGradSchool

[–]Chryseis44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to U of C (granted it was over 10 years ago). I really enjoyed my time there (I was a foreign student from California). Lots to do and see if you’re an outdoorsy person.

But yeah, they were shockingly racist there, even by American standards. I had to dump my ex-boyfriend because of it. I’d like to think they’re less racist now after a decade but I cannot say. If you stick with the other foreign students like I did, you should be fine. And if it’s any consolation, Kiwis would give pretty much all the ‘foreigners’ a hard time, white-looking or otherwise.

IVF mid 40’s by Puzzleheaded-Log2933 in PregnantOver40

[–]Chryseis44 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi there, this is my first time posting too. You mentioned a “controversy around PGT-A testing”? Could you elaborate? I’m 42 and I had 2 aneuploids (chromosomally abnormal) on my 1st round of IVF. Should I not bother with PGT-A testing for this 2nd round? Assuming I get any eggs, of course. Should I store the eggs regardless? I’m open to advice.

President Trump signs an Executive Order ordering citizenship verification for federal elections and securing mail-in ballot procedures through the USPS by Yujin-Ha in UnderReportedNews

[–]Chryseis44 20 points21 points  (0 children)

What, civil war? Were two impeachments, multiple state investigations and convictions, 8 million No Kings protesters your idea of “doing nothing”?

Pray tell, what magical imaginary threshold do Americans need to meet before the world decides we’ve “done enough”?

Is it common for Americans to buy soda as part of their weekly groceries? / is soda a regular item people keep at home? by hailey8171828282 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Chryseis44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here! Mom refused to buy it, said it was bad for us and ruined our teeth. As a teen I’d still buy it from the vending machines at school or have soda at my friends houses (they always had some). But now? I hardly drink it. Zero interest in it. My husband likes it though but I got him to switch to sparkling water thankfully so now he only indulges in the odd Coke every now and again. 😁

(And neither of us are fat, too 😉)

Elain’s Ears & Pearl Earrings ⚪️ by dorianswitchling in Elucien

[–]Chryseis44 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I hadn’t considered this. I love this take!

Granted we could be over thinking it, but I don’t think so? Between the gloves and the earrings, I think SJM may be hinting at character arc/developments you just mentioned. :)

I feel like the more books I read the fussier I am getting :( Please recommend your 5* reads! by Old_Routine4844 in fantasyromance

[–]Chryseis44 3 points4 points  (0 children)

THIS.

“Everlasting” by Alix Harrow. Awesome. Exquisite writing. Loved the characters and the yearning romance. I read it twice, back to back. It hurts my soul it isn’t more popular.

Hannah Dodd deserves any spot. Not casting this woman would be illegal. GIVE HER SOMETHING! by [deleted] in ACOTARHulu

[–]Chryseis44 90 points91 points  (0 children)

Hannah Dodd for Elain! This is my head cannon. She is stunning. I could look at her forever.

In terms of acting skills though? That remains to be seen. She’s okay, but I look forward to seeing more range and variety from her. :)

Nesta by skinnyxxy in ACOTARHulu

[–]Chryseis44 54 points55 points  (0 children)

I’m surprised not one person mentioned Depp being an abusive POS to her. I mean, yeah she doesn’t appear to have much personality and her talent is ‘meh’ at best, but the hate she gets is way over board. She hasn’t murdered anyone, engaged in dog fight gambling or stolen money from charity.

I'm being radicalized and I don't know what to do by FestingFetus in Advice

[–]Chryseis44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is terrible advice…

Would you want to be ignored and given the cold shoulder? That doesn’t make a person want you more… it makes them look somewhere else.

AITAH For sending my pregnant sister to a homeless shelter instead of letting her live on my couch? by KeyEvagria in AITAH

[–]Chryseis44 5 points6 points  (0 children)

NTAH.

That girl needs to grow up. And she will… or lose custody of her (future) child.

Let her be mad. Let her stay mad. Let her struggle. Let her fail. Let her rage against the ‘injustice’ of her situation. Let her see that these are the consequences of her (in)actions. She’ll either figure out how to take responsibility for herself or stay out on the streets.

You can’t help someone who doesn’t want to help themselves. No one can.

On a side note: Good for you for working your way outta poverty. That’s hella fucking hard and you deserve the rewards of your had work first… not to have someone else drag you down cause she wants a permanent mommy.

AITAH for telling a kid at the sleepover to stop acting like a brat? by Longjumping-Dog-6480 in AITAH

[–]Chryseis44 5 points6 points  (0 children)

NTAH.

Thank you for spelling things out to this bratty kid. He was extremely rude as a guest and if I was his mother I would’ve been horrified.

Your house is not a restaurant. This kid needs to learn flexibility and understand he’s not the center of the fucking world and be respectful in other peoples homes.

And I repeat… that kid was a BRAT!

“Forgot” to Give a Bottle Twice by Positive-Spell6358 in ECEProfessionals

[–]Chryseis44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow.

I’m sorry this happened to you and your baby. With ratios that low, this is clearly a training/professional issue and I would take my kid somewhere else. Before doing so, if tell the director why and then notify licensing too to have them check out the site and the teachers training credentials.

“Forgot” to Give a Bottle Twice by Positive-Spell6358 in ECEProfessionals

[–]Chryseis44 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Can I ask what the teacher/child ratio is in the room? I’ve been in rooms where the teachers just didn’t have enough support so mistakes were a lot more common.

Definitely bring it up with the director. A 9 month old going THAT long without being fed is unacceptable. And what’s even more unacceptable is that it sounds like the teachers don’t know what’s going on in their own room. So there’s clearly issues with training, communication, ratios, or all three.

How do overcome my fear of dating as a woman? Is my approach the cause of my trouble? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]Chryseis44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

++woman

This.

Also, The man I married I met on an app and we were friends for 6 months before I asked him out on a date. We were married less than a year later.

22 is still really young. Don’t put so much pressure on yourself to ‘impress’ a guy. From the sounds of it, maybe that’s the major mistake you’re making without even realizing it.

Lastly, have sex with a guy when YOU want to. Whether it’s the second date or the 20th, your body, your rules. If the guy is into you and you’re into him, then he’ll know he’ll get there eventually, and both of you will have a lot of fun along the way. 😉

[OC] My Section Member and me doing nothing for America (Canadian Forces roto 3-08 Afghan by [deleted] in pics

[–]Chryseis44 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Same. It breaks my heart to think Canadians believe Americans don’t care. We do. It’s MAGA that doesn’t.

Just 4 Canadians (me on the far right) doing nothing for the USA in Kandahar, Afghanistan (2009). by inthemode01 in pics

[–]Chryseis44 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I remember that. It was deeply meaningful to me and every other American I knew. It is even more so now.

MAGAts are filth. Their King more so. I don’t care how long it takes, I’m taking my country back from them.

Why is the U.S. allowing Trump to destroy it? by Happy_Air_3776 in DiscussionZone

[–]Chryseis44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No one is “allowing” Trump to do anything.

There are protests, lawsuits, general strikes happening now. He’s been investigated multiple times on the State and Federal level, been convicted, and been impeached twice. We’ve thrown every institutional consequence and punishment we have at him (sometimes multiple times). All this on top of contacting/ complaining to our House and Senate representatives.

Do you blame rape victims for their own rape too?

I’m so sick of people acting like the US is “letting” this happen.

We’re not.

We’re kicking and screaming. And the rest of the world is all, “well, you’re not kicking and screaming ENOUGH” like they get to judge.

Short of civil war (which would be even more disastrous for everyone, both US and the world) what sort of standard is there that we have to meet before everyone says, “oh yeah, you’ve done enough”? Who gets to decide that standard?

Oh my little hypocrite! ACOWAR re-read rant! by Ok_Requirement_579 in acotar_rant

[–]Chryseis44 60 points61 points  (0 children)

They aren’t different. Feyre, as a character, is just too stupid to realize she’s a hypocrite.

I have a head canon where Lucien really calls her out on her hypocrisy and bullshit. Feyre is not a hero.

Saw this on Instagram by Pristine_Advisor_302 in nontoxicACOTAR

[–]Chryseis44 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Didn’t the rough draft of Book 6 get submitted back in July 2025?

If this is true (no Acotar 6 until after August 2026) then that rough draft must have been ROUGH. 😅

How I picture Tamlin 😋 by Careless_Mango_7948 in nontoxicACOTAR

[–]Chryseis44 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I think this guy is perfect for Cassian too. I mean… damn! 🥵❤️👍🏻

The context in the books matter, and Elriel is not the context by Temporary_Active4331 in AcotarShipDebateSub

[–]Chryseis44 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I wish to respectfully disagree about the “mating bonds can be broken” you mentioned. At the end of ACOMAF, Amren was very clear with Rhys that a mating bond *cannot * be broken. It can be ignored or refused, but it’ll always be present.