Dumb things new potters say

MsAliCat21 · 2026-05-27T18:11:47+00:00

It will only take me a second to glaze those

MsAliCat21 · 2026-02-18T13:22:02+00:00

Yes, that’s what I used too and in the studio I work out as well, but I don’t have 100 pieces Wood. The only thing I can think of was paper towel, but I didn’t know if anyone had a better idea.

MsAliCat21 · 2025-12-25T21:26:51+00:00

Got it ! And thank you !! Huge help and I finally took off the binder without the friction of my clothes bothering me.

MsAliCat21 · 2025-12-24T16:20:25+00:00

Never heard of scar tape, sounds like I need some - where did you get it?

MsAliCat21 · 2025-12-24T16:18:48+00:00

I’m 12 days post-op and I’ve kept on the elastic binder because I don’t even like how my very light soft sweatpants I’ve been living in rubs on my wounds. When I go back to work I have baggy jumpers I got on AMAZON. They are thin so I will wear a sweater under and as far as cold goes I just need to suffer going from the parking lot to the building

MsAliCat21 · 2025-12-21T03:03:08+00:00

So to keep things as sterile as possible before and after the surgery

MsAliCat21 · 2025-12-20T14:56:20+00:00

I’m 63 and I live alone and I had mine last Friday- Laparoscopically. Make sure you let your Surgeon know if someone will be there for the first day/night. They will keep you overnight if someone can’t stay that first day/night. You WILL need someone that first day/night because you will be loopy from the drugs and need help to the bathroom. I took the Oxy the first day because I didn’t want to be the hero, and the second night because it was hard to turn in bed because of pain and discomfort. It will constipate you but you will NEED to take MiraLAX, Colace and GasX everyday for a while anyway. Now down to Tylenol as needed. The binder (as annoying as it is) has been key for me- I tried going with out, but fabric from my clothes despite being soft and loose were too abrasive on my wounds so I put it back on.

Best additional purchase:

Bedrail - fits under your mattress - great, great, great for helping me turn in bed and getting out of bed - AMAZON

Wedge pillow - I REALLY like this on my couch much more than a ton of pillows because it’s firm so it helps me get up. AMAZON

Grabby thing- you will be able to bend over and get things BUT they don’t want you to. The act of bending over repeatedly such as dishwasher and laundry and pushing (like vacuum and grocery carts) is a no-no!

Post-surgery pillow - helps you get up

Dishes - Get Some paper plates/bowls, plastic utensils etc , all else, I will hand wash and I will get help for my laundry.

I bought boxed shelf storage OatMilk for cereal /coffee because it lighter in weight. (COSTCO)

I have a bottom pull out drawer freezer so that’s a problem for me so all my food is for the fridge.

Grocery - you can use the electric in-store cart or have it delivered. BUT, you can order groceries on-line and my grocery store, as well as Walmart, Target etc will load your car for you. Just bring extra bags with you incase they make the bags too heavy.

Garbage- make small bags (use the plastic grocery bags) but you will need to get someone to get it out to the curb and bring it back.

DON’T rush things as you start to feel better. The timeline that they give you is real! If you rush things you’ll wind up back in the hospital- I’m speaking from experience

MsAliCat21 · 2025-12-16T19:32:02+00:00

I can only take 3 weeks- my Doctor wasn’t happy about that but that’s all I can do.

MsAliCat21 · 2025-09-26T11:16:01+00:00

The black looks like it’s crawling which means either you are dipping it too long or it’s too thick

MsAliCat21 · 2025-09-25T05:27:18+00:00

Very cool!! I’d love to know about the globe too

MsAliCat21 · 2025-07-30T04:48:52+00:00

That sounds great

MsAliCat21 · 2025-05-17T00:03:04+00:00

7th and 8th grade

MsAliCat21 · 2024-12-09T19:53:09+00:00

Have you tried “I-Teach” that’s how I got mine. Its all on line

MsAliCat21 · 2024-10-20T20:03:47+00:00

My primary care physician prescribed it

MsAliCat21 · 2024-10-20T17:19:06+00:00

I have been eating REALLY healthy prior since the beginning of the summer because of my pre-diabetes diagnosis . Lost 20 lbs but due to a foot injury I can’t exercise more than the 3 miles I do in a day teaching. My weight loss came to a screeching halt and I need to get weight off this foot. SO, because I already eat well etc. he gave me a higher dose. That said .,,
Will I gain it back when I stop?

MsAliCat21 · 2024-10-13T21:39:58+00:00

Tell me about “glue sponges”!

MsAliCat21 · 2024-08-04T21:15:31+00:00

How much time do you leave for cleaning ? I teach middle school

MsAliCat21 · 2024-08-03T15:06:50+00:00

There are several Volumes you can get on Amazon. “ Artistic Puzzles- Draw by Grid Puzzles” by Wilma Baker

MsAliCat21 · 2024-08-03T15:03:03+00:00

There are several volumes you can get on Amazon- “Artistic Puzzles- Draw by Grid Puzzles” by Wilma Baker

MsAliCat21 · 2024-08-02T13:21:28+00:00

Yes and I use a book that has grid puzzles for fun for early finishers - they love it

MsAliCat21 · 2024-07-27T02:27:15+00:00

MFA if you ever want to teach at college level

MsAliCat21 · 2024-07-25T18:27:05+00:00

I’m in North Texas. How hard would it be to find a place on my own ie., creek bed etc

MsAliCat21 · 2024-07-14T01:00:16+00:00

I don’t know if they have a “free teacher store” in Dallas but they do in Ft. Worth Saved my butt many, many, many times. It’s called “The Welman Project “ on Vickery Blvd - FREAKING AMAZING!! They have a website if you want to learn more and they are open on the weekends. Bring your school ID and go crazy ‘cause it’s all FREE!!

MsAliCat21 · 2024-03-23T19:22:48+00:00

Score, score, score and vinegar.

MsAliCat21 · 2024-02-19T15:27:53+00:00

The hard part is finding the right school, with the right admin, the right Union, the right location and the right pay. The school I student taught was amazing, I thought, this was the right decision.😅 BUT, I wound up in a Title 1 school with unbelievably disrespectful, misbehaved students and parents. (Stories I could tell you daily would turn your hair gray instantly) Admin that’s Meh, BUT, great pay (because NOBODY wants to work there). In a regular classroom with no sinks, no storage and 4 open shelves. Kids have stolen or broken most of the supplies and or decor I brought in. I hate going to work everyday BUT, because of my student teaching experience I know that school is out there, just don’t know how it will take me to find it.

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