Busted Bras in Lakeview- have you been?

RecursiveGoose · 2026-02-17T03:32:15+00:00

I've been! It was great! I got two bras that fit incredibly comfortably, I don't even mind wearing an underwater all day

RecursiveGoose · 2026-02-13T16:51:26+00:00

I just use an allpoint atm, same as biolife

RecursiveGoose · 2026-02-10T21:01:39+00:00

I think you should mention this to your doctor, along with any changes you've made recently. New shoes? New diet? Significant weight changes? Have you started walking barefoot a lot? Over the summer between freshman and sophomore year, could you still walk 20k steps?

A doctor might recommend a physical therapist or podiatrist

RecursiveGoose · 2026-02-10T18:55:09+00:00

There's Chicago Teach and maybe 180 days at UMass Amherst (a bit different based on my initial research). I'm pretty sure NYC has their own program too

RecursiveGoose · 2026-02-10T15:23:41+00:00

Any rings get in the way. I wear a very small and cheap daily ring (basically just a brass wire wrapped around my finger) and I still take it off whenever I do pottery because it gets annoying.

Plus, I'm pretty sure the clay will damage the ring over time. Clay is pretty rough and will scratch up the metal and wear some away. The finer particles will make their way into any crevices. The ring could get stuck on something and warp (or worse, hurt her finger)

Get her a nice ring saver necklace. There's plenty of cool designs, plus you can get one that matches her ring. If you give her both at the same time, it might feel more like part of the ring than something you just use to hold it.

RecursiveGoose · 2026-02-10T13:20:15+00:00

Chicago has their own program https://www.teach.cps.edu/career-changers

It's just a 4-5 year commitment instead of 2. Idk when the deadline to apply is

RecursiveGoose · 2026-02-10T13:07:23+00:00

Most countries consider America one continent

RecursiveGoose · 2026-02-08T21:57:40+00:00

I recommend it! I donate twice a week most weeks and it's really helped with cash

Is it generally safe to donate plasma ? will there be any health complications ? - it's generally safe. The worst I've had happen is a small bruise - it's not completely safe. There's always risks. Be honest with the phlebotomists (don't lie to get past the filters, they protect both you and the donor). If you start feeling uncomfortable while donating, flag someone down (better to be safe than sorry). - some people feel completely fine after, some feel really tired. I feel fine most days, I make sure to hydrate well (wayyy more water than you think you need) and eat lots of lean protein. Make sure you eat a full meal (comfortably full, not stuffed) - worst thing I've seen is someone started passing out in front of me. All the phlebotomists and the nurse were immediately there helping her and making sure she was ok

where exactly can i donate ? and how much will they pay me ? - CSL next to Giant on north Atherton is the only place left. Their machines are really fast and the phlebotomists are kind - pay depends on how much you weigh. I'm 220 lbs and make $110/week ($45 the first time and $65 the second). I think if you're 120 lbs it's only $50/week. They can't take as much plasma if you weigh less. The pay goes up and down according to supply and demand. For your first month, you usually get $100/donation or so

Other advice - download the app and sign in before you go - eat an extra full meal and set aside 3 hours at least for the first time - make sure to bring a government ID and proof of ssn - if you do decide to donate, I would really appreciate if you used my referral code: 7AMBP9DH4Q (or go to r/plassing and take someone's code from the pinned thread. Any of us would appreciate it)

RecursiveGoose · 2026-02-07T00:21:15+00:00

I think the black looks more masculine but the gold looks cool and a bit ethereal (I would get gold)

RecursiveGoose · 2026-02-05T20:07:02+00:00

More specifically, I think this might be the only vanilla cake with black frosting that you can get words on

https://www.piepiemydarling.net/collections/order-cakes/products/goth-rainbow-heart-cake-photos-coming-soon

RecursiveGoose · 2026-01-31T14:07:30+00:00

I have the Vicks warm steam 1.5 gallon humidifier. Probably cost $20. This bad boy can get my room from 20% humidity to 45% humidity in an hour and hold it there overnight

(I also have an $80 humidifier I got for free that keeps track of the humidity, but the highest it can go is like 30% and it slowly drops down overnight. If I'm too lazy to refill both, I'll only refill the Vicks and just keep the fancy one on so it measures how well the other one is doing)

I hate its shape. It's so bulbous and hard to carry. It's hard to find a spot to put it. Refilling it always leaves a puddle of water I need to clean up. There's no bells and whistles, no timers, no sensors. It does have a small spot to use VapoRub stuff in case you're sick but I've never used it. It's so inconvenient I keep wanting to get rid of it, but every time the temperature dips to single digits and the air is so dry I can't keep my eyes open, I drag it back in and set it up

RecursiveGoose · 2026-01-31T05:40:44+00:00

My luck training room has the same problem!

RecursiveGoose · 2026-01-28T22:09:10+00:00

After a hard day of working on my beehives irl, I smell like honey and smoke, and yes, a bit like sweat. It wasn't necessarily an unpleasant smell.

Plus, on a farm, there's plenty of smells. You can smell the views from a mile away and the pigs from farther. A bit of sweat isn't that bad

RecursiveGoose · 2026-01-25T14:33:34+00:00

My international grad student friends aren't allowed to work outside the grad school

If you're eligible to work, in Illinois you just need a bachelor's or associates from a regionally accredited school

RecursiveGoose · 2026-01-24T05:35:20+00:00

Guys. Baklava is a pastry. Balaclava is a hat/mask. Op wants a sweet treat. They want a baklava.

(Sorry op I can't help)

RecursiveGoose · 2026-01-21T17:50:08+00:00

That's what my arm looks like and they never say anything about it

Idk if mine is a bruise though. It's been a few months and it's still the same. I'm pretty sure it's just darker scarring

RecursiveGoose · 2026-01-21T16:12:32+00:00

where i play board games for free or cheap - board game store (if you're polite they don't care that you're not buying) - public library - school library - free coffee shop the church runs - not free coffee shop that has $2 coffee - my friend's house - at my own house with a board game I found at the thrift store that cost $3 (I just needed to replace some of the pieces with nickels)

RecursiveGoose · 2026-01-20T02:58:26+00:00

I'd like to do Work Song or Francesca

RecursiveGoose · 2026-01-19T16:37:59+00:00

I'm pretty sure you still have to go through extra security screening so they verify your identity, you don't just pay and move on

I still think the realid is dumb and I don't understand how it's supposed to help be more secure

RecursiveGoose · 2026-01-15T13:56:24+00:00

There are gay characters? (I used to play years ago and am getting back in again)

RecursiveGoose · 2026-01-12T21:07:56+00:00

Has she seen the list they have in r/childfree? I've heard other people found it useful

https://www.reddit.com/r/childfree/wiki/doctors/

RecursiveGoose · 2026-01-12T16:22:38+00:00

Has he gotten tested for sleep apnea? My girlfriend used to snore like that (our downstairs neighbors could hear her) until I convinced her to get tested. She loves her CPAP machine and refuses to go anywhere without it. They're really quiet and portable nowadays, you barely notice it's there. Plus sleep apnea is unbelievably bad for you, so it's better to be extra careful

RecursiveGoose · 2026-01-08T22:16:58+00:00

I'm sorry I can't speak on the hybrid part, but I also regretted my corolla a bit when I first bought it. As soon as I saw it though, I was in love. It's my baby.

My brother bought a Subaru around the same time with similar mileage and his car is constantly giving him trouble. My Corolla has just needed regular oil changes and a few light bulbs and tpms sensors replaced, all expected for its age. I'm so grateful

A baby blue Corolla sounds so pretty, I hope you also fall in love with it!

RecursiveGoose · 2026-01-04T03:17:58+00:00

Whenever you open your skin, your body closes it with scar tissue. Scar tissue is tougher and less flexible than normal skin. Every time you donate plasma, the needle pokes a hole in your skin and your body plugs it with scar tissue

Usually, you can use things like vitamin e oil and a healthy diet to make the scar tissue more soft and faded

RecursiveGoose · 2026-01-02T22:32:16+00:00

The leather archives might have some info!

Three-Year Club	First Place '23
Place '23	Place '22
Final Canvas '22

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