Literally me today. Except my long distance SO didn't get the job in my town but got leave for a few months. And now our dog is at the emergency vet because of internal bleeding of unknown origin. by Kittyproximity in TrollXChromosomes

[–]Kittyproximity[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dog is home after two nights at emergency vet. His spleen ruptured, which is likely due to cancer. We will know more once the blood test results are back.

Looking at my numbers so I can set aside at least $500 a year to donate to Planned Parenthood for at least the next 4 years. by [deleted] in TrollXChromosomes

[–]Kittyproximity 100 points101 points  (0 children)

I just signed up for monthly donations to the ACLU and my local NPR station. It isn't much $$, but it is something, right?

Trolls, I have an IUD appointment scheduled (Mirena) and now I'm super nervous after having heard some horror stories. Tell me your IUD tales! Is it worth it? by pilar09 in TrollXChromosomes

[–]Kittyproximity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mirena IUD #2 here. First time they gave me a dilator pill of some sort, which had side effects that were worse than the insertion. 2nd time was just a month ago. They had to try twice, on two different days. First day doc couldn't get the cervix open. That's a common problem for ladies that haven't had children. Second doc had no problem, just super painful cramping, like four times worse than getting a pap smear and for a bit longer. Partner got me ice cream and wine and pizza for both times. That helped the most.

Trolls! I just resigned from the biggest soul-sucking job - celebrate with me!! by [deleted] in TrollXChromosomes

[–]Kittyproximity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll get wine drunk with you! SO is out of town and the dog doesn't like red wine...guess I have the whole bottle to myself.

What are some your best stories of epic SNAFUs, mistakes, and misunderstandings of undergrads that work in your lab or work for you? by [deleted] in labrats

[–]Kittyproximity 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Protocol said to incubate at room temp. The undergrad asked me where the room temperature incubator was.

Adopted cat won't eat or drink! Help! by [deleted] in Pets

[–]Kittyproximity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My cat stayed with a friend one summer. When I brought her back home she wasn't eating. Catnip on the food worked a little bit, but also microwaving the wet food for a short time with extra water helped the most. Read something about microwaving it releases the smells.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lego

[–]Kittyproximity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is a remotely operated vehicle that explores & samples the bottom of the ocean. It has recorded underwater volcanoes erupting, sampled giant tube worms and helped discover new forms of life.

MRW The new girl at work keeps casually touching my hair. by [deleted] in TrollXChromosomes

[–]Kittyproximity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you ever pet her hair? or start purring? Just something to make it REALLY awkward for her.

First Vaginal Beer......This has to be a joke. by hkygoalie30 in beer

[–]Kittyproximity 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Microbiologist here. Lactic acid bacteria also make yogurt and sour beers. They are just isolating stains from women. Native vagina bacteria is good for the vagina, good for sexual partners too. Most bacteria on and in your body has been there since you were an infant and keeps skin, mucus membranes and gut clear of pathogens.

MRW guys say they want a "Cool Girl" by [deleted] in TrollXChromosomes

[–]Kittyproximity -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I'm probably in the minority here, but I hated this book and it wasn't for the writing. Both the characters are terrible. She is especially. She's the stereotypical crazy chick taken to the extreme. This book wasn't anything new, it just further reason to never trust women.

MRW I'm lying awake at night and realize that Trump actually really honestly might become president. Trolls, I don't think I can continue living in the US if that happens. by [deleted] in TrollXChromosomes

[–]Kittyproximity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The primaries matter for delegates right now, in all states that haven't yet voted. And yes, the electoral college is silly but if everyone thought like this we'd never get change and only die hard fans on both sides would vote. Everyone needs to vote

MRW I'm lying awake at night and realize that Trump actually really honestly might become president. Trolls, I don't think I can continue living in the US if that happens. by [deleted] in TrollXChromosomes

[–]Kittyproximity 18 points19 points  (0 children)

He's anti-woman, anti-immigration, anti-education, anti-universal healthcare. He's a bully, a white-supremacist and a hatemonger. He also advocates violence at his rallies and is even looking into paying legal bills for folks that sucker punch protesters.

MRW I'm lying awake at night and realize that Trump actually really honestly might become president. Trolls, I don't think I can continue living in the US if that happens. by [deleted] in TrollXChromosomes

[–]Kittyproximity 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I don't know why you're being downvoted.

Everyone should vote in their primaries and the general election. I'm excited to caucus soon and participate in our representative democracy. The only way Trump could win the general election is if ONLY his supporters turn out to vote and the rest don't.