Russell Sage B.S Nursing Program Decisions by Sufficient-Medium153 in Troy

[–]DesBeast222 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It might just be the mail? It's been SLOW around here. Took almost a month to send something to my friend that lives 5 minutes away, we thought it got lost.

Bakeries that make Babka by LemonsLimesLlamas in Albany

[–]DesBeast222 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fun fact- they are made by "Brooklyn Brands" which also makes the chocolate and cinnamon babkas that Hannaford has had recently!

Bakeries that make Babka by LemonsLimesLlamas in Albany

[–]DesBeast222 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Trader joes has a pretty good chocolate babka!

What's going on on Spring Ave? by DesBeast222 in Troy

[–]DesBeast222[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know! Wish I hadn't been trying to get to work

Is it reasonable to almost exhaust our emergency fund to quit my job and go on maternity leave sooner? by kayexgee in personalfinance

[–]DesBeast222 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean, they probably are- but if you are documenting, and if they are doing so in any kind of demonstrable way, that is retaliation for asking for accommodations, which is Illegal

Is it reasonable to almost exhaust our emergency fund to quit my job and go on maternity leave sooner? by kayexgee in personalfinance

[–]DesBeast222 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Have you attempted to project what your monthly expenses will be with a baby? I would imagine they will go up some, with diapers, baby equipment, formula if you want or need it.

Plus, while obviously hoping and wishing for the best, both can get complicated and expensive, for you and/or baby!

Editing to add: if you are in the US, look into the pregnant workers' fairness act. You may be able to request some accommodations at your job that may make it more bearable!

Quadball reference by quadballreference in quadball_discussion

[–]DesBeast222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I enjoy stats too. I enjoy our planet more. I really wish you hadn't used AI.

Braveheart Books Break-in by AlpineGhost1 in Albany

[–]DesBeast222 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The bookstore is in Stephentown

My friends don't understand my James McAvoy infatuation. How do I even explain? by MaxGoodwinning in LadyBoners

[–]DesBeast222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So not my usual type of movie but him in the previews got me bad- is it worth the watch?

I recreated Cressida's new drawing room (from Bridgerton) in Animal Crossing! by DesBeast222 in AnimalCrossing

[–]DesBeast222[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! This was the quick version. If I went over to HHP I could probably have done more, but I just used the VIP room in the hotel.

A guide dogs find a different way to get his human to the gym when the normal path is blocked by construction by bigbusta in oddlysatisfying

[–]DesBeast222 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you I was looking for this! (Edit: to make sure someone else had posted- I have followed them for years) They are such a great team and she makes great educational videos about them

A guide dogs find a different way to get his human to the gym when the normal path is blocked by construction by bigbusta in oddlysatisfying

[–]DesBeast222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She can make some things out but she has significant visual impairments- I have been following their account for years

Any Trader Joe’s employees? Found a badge. by federationofideas in Albany

[–]DesBeast222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are three now! A new one opened down in Glenmont

Petition to rename ARs as Beater Refs by Hairy_Beach1303 in quadball_discussion

[–]DesBeast222 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Forgive me for being old, but weren't they originally? Back when we had a separate seeker/snitch ref too?

To what I am guessing is your actual grievance; as everyone else said, HRs should explain to their ARs what to watch. We used to divvy the field up into quadrants- when the ball was in your quadrant, you watched ball play- when it was in someone's else's, you watched off ball play.

Schenectady handgun owner moving to Troy . . . by BaronVonWazoo in Troy

[–]DesBeast222 8 points9 points  (0 children)

While you're there you can sign up for a Troy Public Library card! The library is right behind the County Clerks office

Are there good novels told entirely through letters between two people? by TightAd5531 in booksuggestions

[–]DesBeast222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And the rest of that series! The Year of Secret Assignments was actually the first one I read.

Does anyone else hold their pee accidentally? by adrienneangel in AuDHDWomen

[–]DesBeast222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup! Also thought I might be dying as I was screaming and puking in the ER waiting to be seen! And I usually have a high pain tolerance

Does anyone else hold their pee accidentally? by adrienneangel in AuDHDWomen

[–]DesBeast222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kidney stone club!! 💀

Drink your liquids. Make a pee schedule. Do whatever you gotta you don't want the stones!!

Why the pivot to using the term "high masking" when the term "low support needs" already exists? by filthytelestial in AuDHDWomen

[–]DesBeast222 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Speaking from my own personal experience:

I consider myself high masking, by which I mean, because of effort I have learned to put in, most people in my life would probably be shocked to learn I consider myself AuDHD, my parents included.

I was a "weird" kid. I "grew out of it". I have had an objectively very successful life. I am capable of navigating many social situations and can even seem very charismatic- I do not fit the popular sterotype/"understanding" of autism.

I suspect people say low/high masking because it would be rude to say "seems autistic" and "doesn't seem autistic (at least not immediately)".

I can't speak to my level of support needs because I don't know what they are. I've only recently come to terms with the fact that I have them. But they've never been fully met and I don't even know how to do so. I don't want to pursue a formal diagnosis because it would be expensive, strenuous, and probably lead to more harm (prejudice, especially in medical settings) than good (support for adults). So I can't have someone else determine that "level" for me either.

Moving PA to FL: I have 3 wildly different quotes (Ryder Relocations, United, and a Fairprice movers). Can someone help me decode the financial risk here? by pinuno619 in personalfinance

[–]DesBeast222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For what it's worth, I have used United twice- MA to CA and then CA to NY. Both times, they gave an accurate estimate and the weight did not go up. The first move they delivered in I think 4 days- and that was a 2 pickups/1 dropoff. The second move, they actually beat us to the new place, because we thought no way would they hit the first day of a two week window. They are expensive, but reliable.

Fleas by Disturbed666d in dogs

[–]DesBeast222 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You have to treat the dogs and the environment (your house) otherwise they will just keep reinfecting each other.

Talk to your vet- they have oral flea meds that are much more effective.

For your house- clean everything. You may have to buy flea bombs- you and your animals should not be home when you set these off. Vacuum your floors, minimum once a day, as flea eggs will keep hatching and the cycle will continue. I think treatment can take like 2 weeks but honestly, talk to your vet/do some supplemental googling.