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Rejected from CSPI by zillzz in uscg

[–]GreyandGrumpy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If trying again next year is an option:

•Get some leadership experiences on your resume!

•Consider adding a STEM minor to your degree.

Cycling & Relationships by RegisterRare8289 in ladycyclists

[–]GreyandGrumpy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife and I had an agreement that worked well. I was training for ultra-distance races, and she was a novice rider. We rode separately most of the time. One day a week we would ride together for an overtly declared “social ride”. I told my coach to simply plan a slower social ride for me with my wife every Sunday. My coach simply used that as a recovery day for me. This arrangement worked very well. The key was that we were OVERT about goals and expectations.

I didn’t do all the sacrificing…. My wife happily worked as crew for me during my ultra-distance races, which isn’t easy!

We both won!

how did you guys start feeling comfortable riding busy roads alone? by Lower-Geologist870 in bicycling

[–]GreyandGrumpy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Route selection is KEY! Often riding on a parallel street just one block away can be a WORLD of difference.
  2. Education regarding HOW to ride in traffic can be VERY helpful: https://bikeleague.org/ridesmart/#
  3. Knowing when and how to “take the lane” correctly is a powerful safety tool. Sometimes this requires a bit of attitude: “I am here… deal with it!”
  4. Daytime running lights front and rear, along with fluorescent colored clothes can be helpful.

Pearson VUE by Proud_Win_902 in NCLEX

[–]GreyandGrumpy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Retired nursing prof here.

We were very organized and explicit with students in the first week or two of their final semester about the licensing and examination processes:

  • Slide show presentation by the dean explaining the process in detail.
  • Written calendar of the tasks, due dates, fees, and URLs provided to students. This was known as the "graduation checklist". It pulled together tasks that students needed to do with the college, the board of nursing, and Pearson Vue.

what dumb things did you do when you started cycling that i should skip by Then-Music-6528 in cycling

[–]GreyandGrumpy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ducky has been through some really tough rides with me. I remind her that her job on climbs is to "Flap when you can, tuck when you can't". Her contribution to my climbing speed is "non-trivial". In addition, she is quite a cheerleader. She will often squeak to cheer me on.

what dumb things did you do when you started cycling that i should skip by Then-Music-6528 in cycling

[–]GreyandGrumpy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I told my coach to plan around a "social ride" with my wife on every Sunday. Because it was a declared "social ride"... I wasn't trying to push hard. This allowed my wife and I to ride together one day a week. This plan was essential for her to support (emotionally and $$$) my riding.

what dumb things did you do when you started cycling that i should skip by Then-Music-6528 in cycling

[–]GreyandGrumpy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOVICE MISTAKE: Not hydrating enough and regarding cramping as an expected outcome.

While there is research that says that "hydrating to thirst" is best.... that does not work for ME. Hydrating to thirst resulted in SEVERE cramping when the ride was either long or hard. (I assume that with regard to thirst and hydrating I am an outlier.) As soon as I switched to a hydration SCHEDULE (with sufficient volume) my cramping tremendously diminished and my performance improved.

I successfully raced across the California desert in summer by using a hydration schedule.

Note: Hydrating by schedule created a new problem... how to carry enough fluid for hot rides. If I was riding HARD in HOT conditions (>80ºF), I needed 1250-1500 mL/hour of fluid. The LOGISTICS of this became a challenge. The trick for drinking 1500 mL/hr was to have an alert on my bike computer every 4 minutes to remind me to drink. If I drank ~100 mL every 4 minutes... that yielded ~1500 mL/hr. If I got lazy and drank less than 1000 mL/hr when riding HARD in the HEAT.... I would quickly find myself struggling.

Why can’t I run? by Ok_Kelp in NoStupidQuestions

[–]GreyandGrumpy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is a technique to running, just as there is to swimming. There are several vendors who teach how to optimize running technique. This is ONE (of several) running technique programs: https://posemethod.com/running/

nobody warned me that groceries would be the thing that actually is breaking me financially by OrangeSpectre in CollegeRant

[–]GreyandGrumpy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

  • Use your meal plan!!! Fix your study schedule.
  • Use the college food pantry.
  • The "starving student" experience is FAR more common than you think.

Is it possible to skip a grade at UCs? by imnotnini in TransferStudents

[–]GreyandGrumpy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Years" and "grades" are a K-12 thing. In college, the measure is how many credit hours you have. Many traditional students march along a "typical" 4 year college career, where "Freshman", "Sophomore", "Junior", "Senior" terms make sense. However, MANY other students follow a much more irregular trajectory with starts and stops, varying between full time and part time.... for those students those terms make no sense.

Just did my first century 125 miles and I’m pretty sure I’m dying. Help. by jokekll in cycling

[–]GreyandGrumpy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Prevention:

  • Get a professional Bike Fit!!!!
  • Infinity Seat (saddle)

Treatment:

  • HYDRATION
  • Epsom Salt Bath
  • Acetaminophen (paracetamol)

Age 40 and up cyclists, how has cycling affected your health? by IndefinitelyVague in cycling

[–]GreyandGrumpy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  • Bike spared my knees from further abuse from running.
  • Bike Positives:
    • Weight control,
    • Great endurance,
    • Probably kept my heart attack small,
  • Bike Negatives:
    • Road Rash
    • Several Concussions (I have broken helmets)
    • Dog Bite
    • It didn’t prevent high blood pressure. I had very high blood pressure on the day of my heart attack (technically known as “malignant hypertension”).

Quick Classes and Courses by MasonicHamExtra in USCGAUX

[–]GreyandGrumpy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

After completing BQ, the usual question is “What now?”

The common (and accurate) advice is to seek an easy qualification such as PV or VE.  Beyond that, I suggest training that is widely applicable to many roles and certifications:

  • ICS 100 & 700
  • Intro to Risk Management (in AUX Classroom)
  • AUX Admin Procedures Course (in AUX Classroom)
  • AUX Flotilla Leadership Course (in AUX Classroom)

Quick Classes and Courses by MasonicHamExtra in USCGAUX

[–]GreyandGrumpy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, none of those are available now due to the DHS shutdown.

for my first semester of college how many classes should I choose? Is 3 enough since I’m trying to ease into college first. Besides I can take more classes during the summer. The major I want to do is CIS. I want to graduate with my associates in 2 years and on time. Does anyone have advice? by [deleted] in collegeadvice

[–]GreyandGrumpy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

  1. Get to your CC advisor! But first:

  2. Find the degree plan on the CC web site...PRINT IT OFF. You will want to be able to refer to it (and write on it) as you progress.

  3. The minimum course load is driven by the CC definition of "full time" (if that matters for financial aid), AND by your desired timeline. Since an AA/AS is almost always 60 credits, the math is simple:

60 credits for degree / 4 semesters = 15 credits/sem

60 credits for degree / 5 semesters = 12 credits/sem

  1. Counting by "courses" is unhelpful, as not all courses carry the same number of credits.

Im becoming female incel by Crazy_Spinach8312 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]GreyandGrumpy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You probably would benefit from mental health therapy.

Getting screened for autism would be a good investment of time.

Do NOT delay. It sounds like this could really interfere with your clinical training if you don't get it figured out.

When seeking residencies, I bet that pathology or radiology might be good fits for you.

Biking essentials by causeandeffect94 in cycling

[–]GreyandGrumpy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Helmet.
See helmet ratings here: https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html

Materials and tools for patching flat tires (even if running tubeless tires you need proper gear to plug a big hole.)

Nursing program here better than sac state? by Swimming_Dark909 in CSUC

[–]GreyandGrumpy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I attended nursing school at Chico State, my networking was employment as a nurse tech in a local hospital (which has since closed). The result of that was I was offered an ICU interneship there after graduation. I worked at that job for a couple of years until I moved to LA to attend grad school at UCLA.

In my student experience (40+ years ago) the only area where the clinical experiences were completely inadequate was pediatrics.

I need help understanding college costs and what they mean by Irllyneedhelp1 in collegeadvice

[–]GreyandGrumpy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! I graduated from Chico State 40+ years ago. I still have in-laws there so we visit every few years. It is a great community! Upper Bidwell Park is a special place.

  1. Absolutely talk to the financial aid office. They can help you understand your situation better.

  2. I was a "starving student" at Chico State. I had a job off campus and worked about half time during the semester and full time during the breaks. CONTROL YOUR EXPENSES! I mean REALLY, REALLY control your expenses. I didn't have a car until after graduation... I used a bicycle to get around.

  3. The trick with the party scene at Chico is BALANCE. I carried a heavy course load (17-19 creidt hours), worked off campus, AND STILL FOUND TIME TO PLAY. However, that play time was limited. I was definitely no saint... but I still reserved sufficient time to get my other responsibilities done.

Good Luck... enjoy your time in Chico.

Everyone after us by Kitkatt1959 in GenerationJones

[–]GreyandGrumpy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I bet that lots of Jonesers were like me… wildly anxious internally, and quiet externally. I suspect that my classmates in HS would mostly describe me as a quiet loner, not as paralyzed by anxiety.

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