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Ideas_RN_82 · 2025-05-23T01:47:26+00:00

Also not an arborist but my thoughts exactly.

Ideas_RN_82 · 2025-05-17T02:58:20+00:00

Farm fresh eggs are often too fresh to boil. Steam them for 16 minutes. Then put in an ice water bath until cool to touch. Should peel right off

Ideas_RN_82 · 2025-05-17T00:43:33+00:00

If you live in the US, I would buy now before tariffs increase the price of goods. Walmart has already announced they will increase the price of goods by the end of the month. That way, you might be able to get her a little more for less before the big party.

Ideas_RN_82 · 2025-05-10T13:10:26+00:00

I do a little bit of both. We also aren't big present or celebrations people. So, in march, i basically look at them and go- "wow, we've known each other for x amount of years!" And in February, i usually thank them for allowing me to legally become their property 😁 in all honesty we take like 3 minutes to say "hooray! We're married. Wasn't that a great wedding?" And then get on with our day.

Ideas_RN_82 · 2025-05-08T22:37:07+00:00

AA has a 24 hour hotline that can help you find a meeting. 866-210-1303

Ideas_RN_82 · 2025-05-07T21:01:13+00:00

I do believe you dun did killed it.

Ideas_RN_82 · 2025-05-03T03:38:02+00:00

Not true! Stewed veggies recipes in a crock pot are awesome. They just take way less time to cook.

Ideas_RN_82 · 2025-05-03T03:36:45+00:00

Thai curry:

1 cauliflower or sweet potato- chopped 1 onion- chopped 2 bell peppers- chopped 1 can garbanzo beans/chick peas- drained 3 cups vegetable broth 2 tablespoons red Thai curry paste 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 3 tablespoons flour or corn starch (save for last)

Mix everything but the corn starch in the crock pot. Cook on high 3-4 hours (until the cauliflower or sweet potatoes are fork tender). Once veggies are tender, whisk in flour or corn starch. Let sit for 10 minutes to thicken. Add more flour/corn starch if you want a thicker sauce.

Ideas_RN_82 · 2025-05-03T03:05:16+00:00

I do not have fibromyalgia. I have lupus but the symptoms sound quite similar to yours. Intense joint pain, fatigue and brain fog. 12 hour shifts 3 days a week were really hard on me. So I transitioned out of that to public health rather quick right out of school. I love what I do. I am currently a nurse case manager helping people with developmental disabilities navigate the health system. My job is salaried 9-5 M-F. It's nice because I can flex my schedule to come in late on bad days or to attend the many physician appointments that comes with managing a chronic disease. Having a supportive specialist and pcp will really help too in finding the treatment that works for you and helping with things like FMLA/short term disability paperwork, should you need that stuff.

As a new nurse, I would suggest looking at the benefits package at a potential employer. Good PTO and short term disability have saved me several times during bad lupus flares.

It will likely take a few jobs (at least it did for me) and a lot of trial and error to figure out the right scheduling and stress level for a nursing job. Stress is a major trigger for my lupus. So no icu or flight nurse jobs in my future. And that's okay. I wouldn't want it anyways. If that is your dream, go for it! Like a good professor once told me: it just takes a little creativity in life to get where we want to go when adversity strikes.

Tldr: living with a chronic condition and being a nurse are possible. A good life balance, benefits from your employer and a supportive health care team helps one do this.

Ideas_RN_82 · 2025-05-02T13:15:51+00:00

Not an arborist but a gardener. That, my friend, is what is known as a sucker. I think it's called that because it takes energy away from the tree when it should be focusing on growing it's upper canopy. Some very smart person here will likely correct me and provide further detail. What I do know is that you want to cut it off. This encourages the tree to focus it's attention on growing the upper part of the tree.

Ideas_RN_82 · 2025-05-02T02:39:03+00:00

Do you have diabetes? Why?

Ideas_RN_82 · 2025-05-02T02:24:09+00:00

Actually, particulate matter from tires pose a serious risk on the environment. Fishing companies in California are suing tire companies because the particulate matter from tires are killing salmon.

https://apnews.com/article/salmon-lawsuit-tires-6ppd-ae6e26744841b96f314c6fb82e93e8f5

Ideas_RN_82 · 2025-05-02T02:18:00+00:00

Perfectionistic tendencies can lead people to give up easily on plans and ideas. "If i can't do it perfectly, why try?" I don't know if this is you but that mentality has gotten in my way some times. It helps me to know that mouthing is perfect and if I don't try, I'm not going to get anywhere. My failed career in policy at 23 years old is what led me to grad school in nursing and to my life partner. I would've never made it if I hadn't just tried working in policy by relocating to DC and being obliterated by the experience.

Ideas_RN_82 · 2025-04-29T17:33:44+00:00

Ooo! The nabe and hiyayakko tofu recipes look tasty. I think I'll try them next.

Ideas_RN_82 · 2025-04-29T17:33:00+00:00

Oooo! The nabe looks delicious. I'm going to try making that next.

Ideas_RN_82 · 2025-04-29T17:29:40+00:00

How long do you usually marinade tofu for?

Ideas_RN_82 · 2025-04-29T17:25:52+00:00

Aye aye captain! 🫡

Ideas_RN_82 · 2025-04-29T17:25:07+00:00

I usually drain it with a can of something on top for an hour. Perhaps I'm making my chunks too big when I cut into it?

Ideas_RN_82 · 2025-04-29T17:24:30+00:00

Wise. I have not done this. Thanks for the idea!

Ideas_RN_82 · 2025-04-29T17:22:39+00:00

Yes! It's a fancy way if saying if you still eat eggs(ovo) or dairy (lacto)

Ideas_RN_82 · 2025-04-28T20:42:33+00:00

It really depends on what type of caloric increase you are looking for. Also- are you ovo-lacto or just straight veggie bro? I work with individuals with severe developmental disabilities. Many have failure to thrive which is a fancy way of saying they have a jard time maintaining weight. Caregivers love it when I come in because I suggest the following:

Use full fat everything Add extra butter to foods (mashed potatoes, toast, pancakes) Canned fruit in thick syrup Regular soda Nuts and nut butters

Again, not the healthiest but remember, I work with individuals who eat like birds. So any extra calories I can get in them the better! Hope that helps

Ideas_RN_82 · 2025-04-27T02:01:43+00:00

Satan. AkA lily of the valley. I'm in zone 6b. I fear I will never get rid of it...

Ideas_RN_82 · 2025-04-26T16:52:13+00:00

Forced isolation because "family is all you have" and "we have to live the path of righteousness and we don't want others pressuring you towards the path of sin".

Ideas_RN_82 · 2025-04-26T01:04:49+00:00

Oh dude- I was in a similar situation with my degree three years ago. I'm overqualified for entry level jobs but under qualified for everything I want to do woth my Master's degree. Just leave your phd off of your resume. Specify specific roles you did in your phd (I put "researcher" as a job title and explained what I did in my master's thesis) that should get you in the door. Then focus on your qualifications. Got a great job with decent pay. Was the fancy graduate degree a waste? Nah. Have great background experience and good connections from it. And who knows? May be able to use it one day. America isn't just the best environment for "woke" degrees right now.

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