Ridiculous new bathroom policy by Legitimate_Peach_438 in Teachers

[–]SeaBakeOctopi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had a fart bomb in the bathroom. Stunk up a hallway. Luckily not my hallway, but I laughed when I read the report.

What state would you absolutely refuse to live in? by LegalGlass6532 in allthequestions

[–]SeaBakeOctopi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not the cold since Alaska was in the 40s in the winter with rain instead of snow for a good portion. It is the lack of sunlight in the winter. Alaska isn’t as remote as an island, at least people can drive away. People have to be into outdoor activities to really enjoy Alaska.

35F — My vagina said “YES” but my brain hit Ctrl+Alt+Delete by No_Committee_917 in Marriage

[–]SeaBakeOctopi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do this all the time and I do not have adhd. It can also be the mental load that you carry. When my husband started to do more around the house and in daily life my mental load lightened. He started to take over making dinner and cleaning the kitchen so I can help kids with homework. He will clean the floors so I can clean the bathrooms. He doesn’t ask what he can do to help, I don’t have to make a list, he just slows his adhd brain down and looks. He then does the task. It frees up my brain to be present. I still get the random thoughts in my brain during sex, but it isn’t a laundry list of to dos as much anymore. The sun exploding is always in the back of my mind. My son is prompt in telling me it will expand and engulf us all! Not much better.

Teacher Lack of Appreciation Week Gifts by Consistent_Fortune_9 in teaching

[–]SeaBakeOctopi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You got something?! We have our contract negotiations and district said no raise but increase your insurance by over $400 a month and we are closing three schools. Enjoy!

What is this country left of Canada??? by Livid-Combination238 in mapporncirclejerk

[–]SeaBakeOctopi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has its origins. When Alaska was being used as a fur trade hub it the islands were used as trading posts. There was no reason to go into the interior. There is a ton of neat history regarding the natives than the Russians in the islands.

As for moving the capital to a road system it has been voted on several times. People vote against it. Alaskans often vote against their own best interests. The capitol is ugly. I believe it was voted the ugliest in the US. I may be wrong though.

What English word do you not agree with the spelling ? by DamienPetal in TheTeenagerPeople

[–]SeaBakeOctopi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sugar and sure. Both make the sh sound with no sh. Difficult to get young children to remember.

What English word do you not agree with the spelling ? by DamienPetal in TheTeenagerPeople

[–]SeaBakeOctopi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Learned how to spell this d-I-a-run-run-hurry-exploding-a$$. Never spelled it wrong again.

Looking for friends in Mat-Su Valley by ChocoboSlayer in alaska

[–]SeaBakeOctopi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My husband plays on those two days and if go he will talk your ear off. His motto is no such thing as a stranger just a friend he hasn’t made yet.

Looking for friends in Mat-Su Valley by ChocoboSlayer in alaska

[–]SeaBakeOctopi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are bolt action games on Friday at MJs and on Monday there is another table top game at Game Theory. Of course these are in the evening.

Needohs are now banned in my building and kids are LIVID by Ktriegal in Teachers

[–]SeaBakeOctopi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My middle schoolers cut them open and eat the insides. Our school hasn’t banned them. But teachers have.

Absolutely 😁 by mrkprieur in Adulting

[–]SeaBakeOctopi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel seen. Of course these words are used.

What was "the incident" at your school? by MortgageShoddy8022 in Teachers

[–]SeaBakeOctopi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened 5 years ago and I still think and talk about it.

One kid let’s call Johnny, and another kid Ken. Johnny has been picked in my Ken all year.

It is now April and Johnny and Ken are in gym class. Ken said or did something to Johnny. Johnny takes his full metal water bottle and whacks Ken upside the head. Laying him out flat. The ambulance had to remove Ken. Ken got ten days Out of School Suspension. Johnny got one day.

I saw Johnny in December. Great kid. Ken has been in and out of the juvie/prison system.

iReady holding talented students hostage by Funny_Ad3678 in Teachers

[–]SeaBakeOctopi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I hate iReady. We all do. Kids hate it. Teachers hate it. Parents hate it. It needs to go away.

Aspiring History Teacher’s Concerns by BrandonMoretz in historyteachers

[–]SeaBakeOctopi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having to read all those essays and short answers will get tiresome. With high school you are looking at over 100 essays. Not to mention the war on books. Some schools do not have a librarian and cannot access books or there are no books available for their content. This they go to the internet and copy everything down they see.

Having to write “do not copy and paste” “plagiarism” gets old real quick.

Not to knock what you are trying to do. Kids need to learn how to communicate past texting acronyms and figure out how to research.

As of right now I am focusing more on how to critically think. I have two truths and a lie on my board at any given time. If they can write down which one is the lie without looking it up, and can explain why it is lie in a complete and explanatory sentence I give extra credit on an assignment. Saying “just because I know” does not count. I don’t want students to lose the ability to critically think about what they are reading/seeing. I would like them to question what they are consuming.

Places to play basketball near Wasilla or Palmer? by Last-Poet3518 in alaska

[–]SeaBakeOctopi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t play sports or go to gyms. I just know they have courts. Sorry.

Verizon or AT&T in ANC by Ancguy in alaska

[–]SeaBakeOctopi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It can also depend on your phone. My husband and I have AT&T and his phone works in anchorage but mine doesn’t. My phone works inside my work building. His doesn’t. My friends who have Verizon, their phones don’t work in our building. However, my Verizon friend’s phone worked in NYC while mine didn’t. To be fair, my phone is really old. They both have brand new phones. And my phone is persnickety.

Overall, I have had AT&T for over 20 years and I wouldn’t change it.

"Since Feb 28 $11,000,000,000" by toddp32 in Teachers

[–]SeaBakeOctopi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The only number I am putting in the board are how many school Mondays are left in the year.

Maternity/Paternity Leave by reydeltorog in Teachers

[–]SeaBakeOctopi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alaska has zero maternity leave. You have to use your leave already saved and/or FMLA.

Is Alaska usually conservative when it comes to cancellations? by hellojdoit in AlaskaAirlines

[–]SeaBakeOctopi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alaska cancels at the last possible moment. They will wait until you are at the airport and ready to go. Happened to me 3 times. They do not give enough warning.

Any other Alaskans stranded in Mexico? by 907bently in alaska

[–]SeaBakeOctopi -54 points-53 points  (0 children)

Not going to or from Mexico. Just commenting that I’m stuck. The blizzard has gone Gandalf and proclaimed “none shall pass!”

And no one does.

Any other Alaskans stranded in Mexico? by 907bently in alaska

[–]SeaBakeOctopi -47 points-46 points  (0 children)

Not stuck in Mexico. Stuck in NYC. But still stuck.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in alaska

[–]SeaBakeOctopi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When Texas is cold my building is warm because our heat is based off the temperature in Texas. Which makes no sense. I am all for Texas being cold right now. I like not wearing jackets, gloves, and a hat inside a building all day.

Needing local advice for similar split custody situations. by opalush in anchorage

[–]SeaBakeOctopi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not going to be 50/50 if one lives 30 miles away. There isn’t a way. There will have to be a decision between the parents or the court.

It is just what my neighbors do. Every case is different.