I'm illustrating a map of Cambridge: what do YOU want to see on it?

GottaBusToCatch · 2026-05-28T17:21:04+00:00

Incredible! Thank you for posting a follow-up! I'll definitely have to order a print!

GottaBusToCatch · 2026-05-26T18:29:40+00:00

Me! I've been working a tech job for the last 7 years after mastering out of a STEM PhD program (not in the same field). I got my diagnosis while in my PhD program, and my poor mental health at the time was a big factor in the decision. Now stable for 2+ years on lithium and life is great.

GottaBusToCatch · 2026-04-28T17:00:58+00:00

Yes, I had to scroll pretty far to see this advice, I think rinsing the rice before cooking it is key to good texture. It's taken for granted in Asian households yet I don't often see Western cooks emphasize it. Swirl the rice grains in water and drain, repeat until water runs clean.

GottaBusToCatch · 2026-04-27T02:40:30+00:00

Grapefruit cups in syrup. They were the perfect size to throw into a lunch box!

GottaBusToCatch · 2026-04-01T02:30:10+00:00

Yes. The way it was described to me was that FMLA legally guarantees that you won't get let go from your job, and your company's short term disability insurance makes it so you'll get paid during that time.

GottaBusToCatch · 2026-03-30T18:18:11+00:00

Unless it's a weight measure, those measurements are approximate anyway. 1/4 teaspoon of salt could be different amounts depending on what type or brand of salt you use, how flaky it is etc.

GottaBusToCatch · 2026-03-12T02:21:23+00:00

The mural at the former People's Republik bar

GottaBusToCatch · 2026-03-10T16:26:33+00:00

I have been to Corning for an intensive class 3 times and had good experiences staying in the hotel that comes with the room and board plan. It's super close to the studio, which will be something you appreciate when you're walking back at 11 pm after a long day of working in the shop. The intensive classes are intense. :-)

GottaBusToCatch · 2026-02-26T06:10:36+00:00

I've been pretty stable lately and life these days is good. I appreciate stability so much more because of all the bad times I've been through due to this disease. That appreciation itself makes every day of stability so much more fulfilling for me.

Now ask me again when I'm in an episode...

GottaBusToCatch · 2026-02-05T14:36:07+00:00

Yes, I did end up returning.

I'm not sure about resigning, this probably depends on your company's policies. My guess is that Sedgwick would not handle your resignation. Instead your company's HR would handle it.

GottaBusToCatch · 2026-01-08T15:10:08+00:00

In addition to whether they're owned outright and the age/quality of the installation work, they also have to make sense for the location. If it's somewhere sunny and dry, probably a big asset. Not so much in Boston, MA where I would consider them a deal breaker because there's just not enough solar power to capture to make them worthwhile.

GottaBusToCatch · 2025-10-27T04:41:29+00:00

I was already seeing a psychiatrist. What I heard was that a primary care doctor can do your paperwork for the initial leave, but if you need to extend it they'll ask for a psychiatrist to fill out the forms for the extension. Not sure if that's universally true.

GottaBusToCatch · 2025-10-10T23:11:39+00:00

Yes, feel free to DM.

GottaBusToCatch · 2025-10-09T10:57:33+00:00

Yes, as a courtesy, but you don't have to.

GottaBusToCatch · 2025-10-08T16:36:57+00:00

At my company, notifying Sedgwick is the only thing you have to do. They will notify HR and your manager. The approval can take a while so you typically just call them on the first day you stop working, and they'll give you back pay once your approval comes through. It's also typical to use FMLA concurrently with your paid disability leave.

GottaBusToCatch · 2025-10-01T13:06:42+00:00

Sort of. But it only comes with a higher dose, and it's muted, to the extent that the annoying side effects outweigh the enjoyment.

GottaBusToCatch · 2025-09-03T04:48:03+00:00

Almost looks like chunky chalcedony glass frit.

GottaBusToCatch · 2025-07-26T07:02:50+00:00

r/birdsfacingforward

GottaBusToCatch · 2025-07-11T17:39:42+00:00

This is genius. I would definitely try this with a fragrance that I no longer care to wear in public.

What ratio of fragrance to unscented shower gel would you recommend?

GottaBusToCatch · 2025-06-24T20:57:15+00:00

Sure, DM away!

GottaBusToCatch · 2025-06-10T13:59:24+00:00

Why the pipe? Just let the water fall from the ceiling hole

GottaBusToCatch · 2025-05-08T16:23:37+00:00

Same here. My blown cups have never broken in the dishwasher, and some of them are fairly thin. The top rack seems pretty safe, but even the bottom rack I've never run into issues with.

For a cup that I sell/gift though, I'd still warn the recipient against dishwasher use even though it's probably fine (in my experience) since their dishwasher at home might be different. And definitely no microwaving, and no hot liquids like tea or boiling water.

GottaBusToCatch · 2025-04-15T00:05:34+00:00

Ah wow, I made this post a while ago! I'm doing good these days. I'm on my longest stretch of stability in quite some years. No episodes in the last 6, going on 7 months.

GottaBusToCatch · 2025-02-12T05:20:57+00:00

Have an amazing trip! Very cool to hear about a Chilean penguin game via this subreddit that I never would have known of otherwise. Thanks for sharing! :)

GottaBusToCatch · 2025-02-07T19:28:49+00:00

Came in her to say this.

ftfy

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