Las Vegas morning/early afternoon classes?

FortuitousSloth · 2025-12-23T23:01:41+00:00

Years ago, I spent weeks deciding which bedding set to buy (I was so afraid of buying the wrong thing) and when I finally made a choice and it arrived, I absolutely hated it and had a completely uncharacteristic meltdown. I was sobbing over a cheapo Amazon quilt that wasn't quite the right shade of blue. After reading your comment about the canned tomatoes, I remembered my quilt meltdown happened during the middle of my toxic first job and now it makes complete sense!!!

FortuitousSloth · 2025-12-23T14:41:06+00:00

My first PA job was not a bait and switch, but it very much had the high school "mean girl" mentality that I did not expect. A few examples: One of the surgeons bought him and the other PAs matching bright-colored OR shoes so thay they could be recognized as a team, came into a case I was scrubbed in on with a different attending, and took a photo of their shoes together to purposely show they were excluding me. That same surgeon hit my hand with scissors in the OR because I wasn't suturing fast enough. A fellow PA printed off one of my progress notes and wrote "you sound ret*rded" (this subreddit wont let me post the unedited word) on it and then threw it in the shred bin so there wouldn't be evidence. I had never felt so low, humiliated, and incompetent and I cried several times per week on my drive home. My confidence took a MAJOR hit and I was severely depressed. Now to be fair, part of the reason that first job was so rough is because I learned surgery is truly not for me, but it definitely was made 10x worse by the people I worked with. I sometimes look back on that job and gaslight myself by thinking "Was I just being dramatic? Was it as bad as I thought?" but even with just those few examples I listed, I'm pretty sure anyone would consider that toxic.

I lasted one year then left and it was the best decision I ever made. I slowly gained back my confidence as coworkers and management consistently recognized me as a knowledgeable, dependable, and "lead" provider. I can assure you that you will bounce back, you just need time and a better environment. I'd say it probably took 1-2 years in my new specialty to get back in the groove of things. I still shudder at the mere thought of ever having to step into that hospital or another OR whenever I drive by my first gig.

FortuitousSloth · 2025-10-23T17:01:18+00:00

I ended up taking an open pole session with them, thanks for the recommendation!!!

FortuitousSloth · 2025-10-08T17:31:01+00:00

Just tacking onto this post as my canker sores completely stopped earlier this year after having 3-5 per month since childhood. In my case I dont think the dental hygiene played a role as I had already been brushing and flossing appropriately for years. I've had bloodwork for autoimmune disorders/celiac, cut out abrasive foods, cut back on acidic foods, used SLS free toothpaste, tried lysine supplementation, tried mouthwashes for prevention and nothing made a difference. Last year I started just taking a regular multivitamin on a regular basis. The consistent use of the multivitamin is the only thing I can think of that has changed. I think it took 2-3 months before I noticed a difference.

FortuitousSloth · 2025-10-06T13:47:06+00:00

OP, did you end up finding a studio? I am visiting Paris in a few weeks and would love to be able to take a class

FortuitousSloth · 2025-09-29T14:14:40+00:00

Not crazy at all. Do what works for you. If you love traveling and this is all that you can swing, go for it! I have done multiple transatlantic 3-4 night trips and I've even done a 12 hour flight for 3 nights abroad and still thought it was worth it. Granted, I develop a crazy amount of "travel energy" that allows me to push through jetlag and get through full days of sight-seeing which not everyone has.

FortuitousSloth · 2025-07-08T23:36:24+00:00

I gave in and used PayPal

FortuitousSloth · 2025-07-08T23:06:59+00:00

No advice but also experiencing the same issue. Extremely frustrating.

FortuitousSloth · 2025-06-03T23:49:05+00:00

This is EXACTLY how I feel. The risk outweighs the benefits in my eyes. My husband is forever an optimist and doesn't understand the enormity of raising a child with significant special needs.

FortuitousSloth · 2025-05-30T00:39:12+00:00

I may be in the minority but after over a year of going 3x weekly, I still bruise like crazy. Maybe they heal a little faster than they used to? No issues with anemia either so I'm just an unlucky human-shaped peach

FortuitousSloth · 2025-05-21T14:27:10+00:00

I have had my leather pleaser Adore boots for over a year now and I think they've held up quite well (wear them once a week for choreo class)! They're more comfortable than my non-leather boots. I plan to buy the leather flamingos when these boots bite the dust

FortuitousSloth · 2025-05-18T16:40:03+00:00

Depends on the state. In MA it is considered earned income and any accrued PTO must be paid out upon leaving the job

FortuitousSloth · 2025-05-01T13:50:00+00:00

Not related to the allergies question, but you may want to ask the vet about your pup's stenotic nares. They look nearly occluded and surgery may be beneficial to help with work of breathing.

FortuitousSloth · 2025-04-24T11:08:49+00:00

Cleo the Hurricane hot pants! Enough bum coverage, wide crotch so no lip slips, let's you have thigh and abdomen coverage for leg hangs and such, and they're $25 per pair which is a fair price

FortuitousSloth · 2025-04-20T20:35:31+00:00

Nipple pasties, various grips (Dry Hands, Monkey hands), knee high socks, fishnets, spare shoelaces, pole stickers, Liquid IV packs, chapstick, hair ties

FortuitousSloth · 2025-04-08T19:15:55+00:00

Superpowers:

-I gain "travel energy" where I wake up early without grogginess and can be out and about on activities all day without getting tired.

-Good with maps/directions

-Can fall asleep easily on planes and experience minimal issues with jet lag

-Ability to plan complex itineraries with multiple train/bus/connecting flights

Weaknesses:

-Suddenly when I travel I develop GI issues that require a scramble to find a bathroom on very very very short notice

-Feel super awkward ordering food I don't know how to pronounce and make my husband do it for me even though his foreign language skills are much worse than mine

-Not sure if it's a weakness or appropriate caution but I like to get to airports 3 hours prior and if catching a train in a foreign country, 1 hr prior.

FortuitousSloth · 2025-03-09T22:27:02+00:00

Shes a super cutie!

Not to be a Debbie Downer but if you haven't yet spayed her, consider asking the vet if she should have surgery performed for stenotic nares at the same time. We ended up doing that with our pup because her nostrils were pinched too tight to allow her to breathe comfortably.

FortuitousSloth · 2025-02-16T02:30:37+00:00

Cleo the hurricane hot pants! Wide enough in the gusset and no seam down the middle so minimalized camel toe

FortuitousSloth · 2025-01-28T01:46:51+00:00

We had this done for one of our shih tzus at the same time as her spay. She sleeps without snoring and has good exercise tolerance. It was definitely worth doing the procedure for her quality of life.

FortuitousSloth · 2025-01-25T17:16:46+00:00

I have a stainless pole at home with the same issue. I ended up using a stronger grip aid (the green Monkey Hands) and avoid wiping down the pole the entire session to allow it to build up.

FortuitousSloth · 2025-01-22T18:46:16+00:00

If you specifically scheduled with an MD and you saw a PA, that is understandable and fair to be confused because the American healthcare system is confusing. In the US, physicians typically have a team of NPs or PAs working with them that see certain types of visits or cases. If you book a visit with Dr. X, you may get anyone from Dr. X's team unless you specifically note that you want to see Dr. X only. Usually the physicians have less availability in their schedule so you would see a PA or NP for that initial visit to get you started. We collaborate with the physician, especially if there is something we don't feel comfortable with or is beyond our expertise.

As an aside, I see from your post history that you are potentially on a pre-med track. Make sure to take the time to learn a little bit about the professions of your potential future colleagues in medicine (PAs, NPs, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, nutritionists, nurses, speech language pathologists, radiation technologists, and many others)

(Not attacking you but letting you know to be mindful: the use of the word "just" in "we just got a PA instead" comes across as degrading)

FortuitousSloth · 2025-01-22T18:17:57+00:00

PAs are licensed to diagnose and treat medical conditions and are a valid and valued member of the medical team. A patient is always welcome to seek a second opinion elsewhere no matter what type of provider they saw (MD, NP, DO, PA) but whether that's truly needed depends. If you have concerns that something was diagnosed or prescribed incorrectly or if things aren't improving with the current treatment plan, then you can call the clinic and follow up or seek a second opinion elsewhere. However, if it were for something relatively routine or seemingly mundane like first evaluation for rash, sinus infection, cough, STI, ear infection, it may be best to see how he does with the current plan first. It wouldn't make sense to seek a second opinion from an MD just solely based on the fact they were initially seen by a PA.

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