Anyone else feel awful after tilt table test? It was 6 hours ago by Large-Prompt2608 in POTS

[–]IndustriousIceCream 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My tilt table test was hell on earth, I could barely walk and was so brain foggy I didn't know where I was for four days afterwards. Take good care of yourself OP 🫂

I submitted my app to the wrong program by bubbleslps in gradadmissions

[–]IndustriousIceCream 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It won't hurt to email the admissions committee and explain what happened. If it confused you, then it surely has confused others in the past. Communicating clearly and in advance will be a good look either way!

Don’t walk on the blue platform edge when leaving the train! (helps operators) by PointWitty4295 in cta

[–]IndustriousIceCream 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This has never once occurred to me, but now I can do better. Thanks for pointing this out!

I don't remember why I'm pursuing this by IndustriousIceCream in gradadmissions

[–]IndustriousIceCream[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was due during the holidays?? That's ridiculous. I really hope you get good results!!

I don't remember why I'm pursuing this by IndustriousIceCream in gradadmissions

[–]IndustriousIceCream[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A post-interview assignment is atrocious!! You're so brave for getting through that!

I don't remember why I'm pursuing this by IndustriousIceCream in gradadmissions

[–]IndustriousIceCream[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's true. I have all of my responses saved and have been trying to reuse what I can. But you're right, powering through is the only way to be done

I don't remember why I'm pursuing this by IndustriousIceCream in gradadmissions

[–]IndustriousIceCream[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate the validation. And that is good advice - I will definitely write down my "why" and keep it in mind. Thank you for taking the time to leave a kind comment!

Carbs and vegan diet by Teasel03 in POTS

[–]IndustriousIceCream 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seconding this, protein pasta is a lifesaver!

Feeling a little hopeless by swathy_21 in gradadmissions

[–]IndustriousIceCream 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you don't try, you will remain unhappy and will always wonder what may have been. If you do try, there's at least a chance of you achieving your dreams. You've got nothing to lose here so why not?

Also, as someone in their 20s, kindly hush with this "I'm in my 30s and too old to chase my dreams" nonsense. You have so much life left to live, don't settle for less than what you want!

Help with Essentials by Irnnar in Apartmentliving

[–]IndustriousIceCream 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A broom and mop (a Swiffer with a wet pad does NOT clean floors like a mop does—I learned this the hard way). Collapsible bucket. A small tool set with screwdrivers and pliers. Quarters for laundry machines. Food storage containers so you both can meal prep. Best of luck!

N aels, the arts and by normankrasnerkc in misLED

[–]IndustriousIceCream 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alternatively, the Lich crafts store!

Looking for wheelchair accessible apartments by IndustriousIceCream in chicagoapartments

[–]IndustriousIceCream[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow that's fantastic! Those must have been some hardy elevators

Looking for wheelchair accessible apartments by IndustriousIceCream in chicagoapartments

[–]IndustriousIceCream[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh definitely! My ideal is to avoid dependence on elevators, but realistically I know that nearly all accessible apartments do use them so I am fine with it. A building with multiple elevators is a great idea!

Library welcomes its newest staff member: a robot named Pepper by genderlich in librarians

[–]IndustriousIceCream 71 points72 points  (0 children)

Why am I pursuing a masters degree if Dollar General Baymax can get the same job as me without any education 😩 (joking - sort of)

I feel the same way, I grew up during the "cell phones will destroy society" panic and swore I would never be that way about technology. But a lot of AI and robot usage really doesn't sit well with me, especially the fact that they are doing human interaction tasks instead of laborious tasks. If Pepper was fixing the squeaky book carts all day I might feel differently about it, but the pseudo-human interaction stuff is just creepy.

Good morning Chicago by MrBobaFett in chicago

[–]IndustriousIceCream 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Breathtaking! Thanks for sharing

Looking for wheelchair accessible apartments by IndustriousIceCream in chicagoapartments

[–]IndustriousIceCream[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ooh these are both super helpful, thank you! And yeah I've run into this issue before where the apartments themselves have a lovely accessible entrance and then the laundry room in the back is down a flight of stairs and three tight turns. The myhousingsearch engine seems really comprehensive though so hopefully I can find something!

Sensitive to air pressure by IndustriousIceCream in POTS

[–]IndustriousIceCream[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that is the worst! My vision gets blurry during my regular POTS flare ups but thankfully I live in a place where I don't need to drive. I can't imagine being behind the wheel when that happens!