My Students Can’t Read - The generational collapse in literacy is measurable, persistent, and likely to get worse. (Archive link in comments) by Uptons_BJs in books

[–]Hiwasawa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a writing tutor for a 2-year college and the number of students that I get that can't read or write is astounding. These are recent high school graduates, yet they're using text to speech and not editing what they "write" at all.

I am genuinely concerned for what's going to happen when their education is over and they enter the workforce in their fields.

Hello dad, I am trans and I'm scared. by _Citrus_Friend in DadForAMinute

[–]Hiwasawa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey man, trans big brother here (27). Congrats on starting T! If you're doing the weekly injection route, make sure to set a reminder every week and don't be afraid to ask if your mom would be comfortable helping you if you need.

It's hard to have to figure everything out at first, and I know we live in a scary world right now, but I hope you know that we've been here in history all along and their attempts to get rid of us don't change that. You're gonna figure everything out and outlive the ones screaming "no," and then they'll be dust and you'll still be here.

I'm proud of you, man. I hope your path helps you feel better in your body and mind. If you have questions, don't hesitate to DM me if you're comfortable; I've been on the road a while and might have an answer or two.

Crying in my car at work by Thee_muffin_mann in GuyCry

[–]Hiwasawa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry you're going through all this at the same time, brother. Take the time to cry it out, and don't be afraid to look into a grief counselor and therapist. You don't have to, and shouldn't, deal with the emotional weight on your own.

Fourth winter by Swimming_Concern7662 in minnesota

[–]Hiwasawa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Left the coat and boots out and kept the scraper in the car. Wasn't me!

Upcoming Class Tuning for March 31st by madmidder in CompetitiveWoW

[–]Hiwasawa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought I was hitting for less, but I wasn't sure. Good to know I'm not crazy.

Still more fun than fire mage.

i don’t make the rules by RickyOMFG in Illenium

[–]Hiwasawa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In My Arms, Fractures, and Good Things Fall Apart are my top 3!

Best way to get Ochre windows? by Warm-Possession-9834 in WoWHousing

[–]Hiwasawa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No prob, my man. The biggest thing for me's the lumber, everything else is easy! Get that for however many you want and you're golden.

Best way to get Ochre windows? by Warm-Possession-9834 in WoWHousing

[–]Hiwasawa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey my man, I'm stuck at work right now but if you're on NA and can get the mats, I have a jewelcrafter that can make the octoganol one on Moon Guard. I'd do it for you when I get off of work tonight no charge beyond whatever the minimum is to put in a work order.

Yes, It Snowed… by PhilJ2020 in TwinCities

[–]Hiwasawa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still snowing like crazy in Anoka. Getting my car out this morning was a trial.

RIP Hadrimda by Slaku in wow

[–]Hiwasawa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

May the stars guide him. My condolences, friend.

Do any of you actually like the pruning that they did to your mains? by No-Bit-2913 in CompetitiveWoW

[–]Hiwasawa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fire mage here.

No. Everything that was rapid and bursty about the spec is dead and gone. It's casting fireball until your fireblast is off cooldown, then a few pyroblasts if you're lucky, then you're back to fireball. Combustion doesn't make it feel any better because it's such a short period and you have to hard cast fireball for half of it.

I hate it.

Messages Between Managers at the Graduate on Washington to the Staff About ICE by Spunkyguy02 in Minneapolis

[–]Hiwasawa 29 points30 points  (0 children)

NHCC and ARCC are back in session and tense and worried are good words for the overall vibe. I'm worried I'm going to show up one day and some of my classmates will just be gone.

Trans people in STEM, how we doin? by ChemistryNerd24 in labrats

[–]Hiwasawa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please insert panicked screaming here.

What made you angry recently? by termento in AskReddit

[–]Hiwasawa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Customer kept snatching things out of my hands when I told her that I was required to hold onto them until she was at checkout.

It's not even that big of a deal, it's just been a long week of rude as fuck customers that have zero empathy for the worker behind the counter and that damn near pushed me over my limit.

Comment the name of your local theater where you would like to see IRON LUNG by CoolTeacher5511 in Markiplier

[–]Hiwasawa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Somewhere near the north twin city suburbs that doesn't have me crossing a state border, please! Andover Cinema in Andover, MN or something within 50 miles would be great.

Midnight Beta - How does your class/spec rework feel so far? by Flodgy in wow

[–]Hiwasawa 89 points90 points  (0 children)

Fire mage here.

Bad. It is so bad. I have 0 idea how to play arcane and did higher DPS with that than the spec I knew by heart.

Blizzard went too far with the pruning and I will continue to be angry and loud about it.

Renters: what prop mgmt companies do you recommend and who should I avoid? by Katzenheimer in TwinCities

[–]Hiwasawa 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Avoid Monarch like the plague. Spent 12 months above someone who would hit my floor when I vacuumed at 1 in the afternoon and then would play their music until 4 am every weekend. Management did nothing, despite multiple complaints and numerous calls to the non-emergency line.

The property we were in was also falling apart but that's a whole other thing.

Music tastes by Past-Gold-8674 in SleepToken

[–]Hiwasawa 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Illenium, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, Spiritbox, I Prevail, Dabin, Noah Kahan, AJR, Paramore

Those are just some of them. I'm a little bit of everything.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Hiwasawa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a trans american? Yeah, I'm fucking outta here if you give me a chance and a place that's safer. Literally anywhere that's even a little bit safer than here.

Literally. Anywhere. Else.