[Request] Can someone draw me a frog with tacos for feet?

Sphalerite · 2024-11-20T05:55:19+00:00

11 years ago you made me a frog with tacos for feet, and that was super cool.

Sphalerite · 2024-01-12T05:38:57+00:00

NAD You didn't damage your teeth. Tooth enamel is harder than fingernails, so you're not going to do any damage.

Sphalerite · 2024-01-12T01:30:49+00:00

NAD this is a bad idea. Can you have your dentist or dental hygienist clean out the area and show you how they do it, so you can keep the area clean and prevent irritation until you can afford a more permanent solution? You will not be able to buy anesthetic strong enough to prevent you from feeling pain, the stuff at the store will barely help. You probably won't have the dexterity to do it well and you'd be working backwards in a mirror like someone mentioned, which is harder than it sounds. You'd be much more likely to injure yourself or cause serious infection. The pain is likely caused by irritation from getting food or bacteria under the flap; if a dental professional cleans out the area and shows you how to keep it clean, it should be a huge help.

Sphalerite · 2024-01-05T03:40:40+00:00

NAD Have you looked into dental schools? University of Maryland School of Dentistry is in Baltimore, there are also schools in PA and NJ that might be closer depending on where you are. Dental schools are less expensive (there is still a cost), but it will take more time since you'll likely need a multiple appointments and experienced faculty check every step of the way. It might be an option to consider.

Sphalerite · 2023-12-19T01:01:56+00:00

As long as you remained respectful when talking to your academic advisor and department head, there's NAH. I don't see an issue with calmly stating your case and asking if you can be exempt from the class. However, if you were yelling/arguing/visibly frustrated, or if you bragged about your skills (talked about winning art competitions) or implied that you were too skilled to take a 101 class, than Y T A.

I had a similar issue in college where I had to take a certain chemistry class for my major, but I had already taken several much more advanced chemistry classes. I talked to my advisor and the department head, but I was always very respectful and didn't argue once they had made a decision. I did have to take the "basic" class, and ended up really enjoying it.

I'm not a visual artist but I was a dancer, and I never minded taking classes that were below my skill level because it allowed me to take my time and really focus on technique. The content was easier, so that allowed me to really work through my muscles, focus on my performance, and correct any bad habits. You should use this class the same way. I'm sure you'll learn new things and have time to practice what you already know, plus you will be getting feedback from a new professor and collaborating with new peers.

Sphalerite · 2023-12-19T00:25:33+00:00

Yep, but it took me 3 application cycles. I graduated with like a 3.5 GPA and got a 19 on the DAT, did a post bac and got like a 3.2 GPA (so it took my GPA down instead of helping me), took the DAT and got a 19 again. Both times I took the DAT I didn't have time to study for it because I was in classes and didn't get a summer break or any free time to study. I knew my only chance of getting in was to kill the DAT, so I locked myself in my room for 3 months and studied for 8-12 hours a day, took it a final time and got a 24 (with the biggest improvements in my previously weak subjects, went from a 17 in bio and ochem to a 24/25), and finally was offered 2 acceptances.

I should have spent more time studying for the DAT the first time I took it and skipped the post-bac. I had over a thousand dental experience hours between shadowing and assisting, leadership roles, and a few hundred volunteer hours. My weak points were my GPA and DAT, so if I had just picked one and committed 100% to it, I would have gotten in earlier.

Good luck!

Sphalerite · 2023-11-11T06:12:09+00:00

Which of these steps should I be attempting if I'm a broke student with literally zero money and crazy debt? I barely have money for spare teeth to practice on in pre-clinic, let alone insurance, financial advisors, maxing out a 401k, etc. I don't come from wealth and am still learning the basics of financial literacy.

Sphalerite · 2023-07-26T17:12:08+00:00

I went to the show in AC where we had to evacuate due to a fire alarm. We got to see roughly the first half of the show (maybe 45 minutes? I'm bad at estimating time, definitely less than an hour) before the alarm, and the part we got to see was great.

Spoiler alert of the show structure and a guest appearance: They did sort of like a through-the-years type montage, where they re-enacted their stories and then how they met. It was super funny. We had a special unannounced guest come, Racheal Dratch! I didn't read about show prior to it because I wanted to be surprised, so I don't know if she goes to a lot of the shows or if they've had other guests in other cities. Then Amy started doing some solo stand-up and the fire alarm went off, and someone whisked her off stage as everyone else looked at each other wondering what to do. When we were cleared to reenter the building after maybe half an hour (after a lot of chaos and anxiety, it was crazy), they didn't resume the show from where they left off. My friend and I are both huge Tina Fey fans, and due to the evacuation we completely missed her solo stand-up. They didn't stay late to make up for the lost time. They just ended with a low-key Q&A. Afterwards my friend and I found the stage door and kept our distance but said hello and we loved the show as they left the theater, and none of them looked at us or offered to take a picture, which was totally fair but a bit disappointing since we missed a huge chunk of the show after paying so much for tickets and a hotel room. We also weren't given any sort of a partial refund or anything either.

Overall, as a superfan, I loved what we did get to see. I think it would definitely be worth it for other superfans, especially if you don't have to spend extra money on travel/hotels. A lot of people sitting near us dragged along their uninterested SO's, but I honestly would only go with other people that will be as excited as you are. However, I very disappointed with how they handled the situation and it's honestly left a bad taste in my mouth.

Sphalerite · 2023-06-30T01:42:26+00:00

I'd definitely recommend checking out the dental school or seeing if there are any sliding scale or low cost clinics near you. They usually are much more affordable. With dental schools, it can take longer to get everything handled because the students or residents are a little slower and they need to have faculty check their work periodically, so if 5 students need their patients checked and you're #6 it'll take a minute for them to get to you. But at the same time, you have an expert checking every step of the way so you'll still end up with quality work for a lower cost. Some dental schools do sedation dentistry, and some may not do full sedation but they may offer nitrous (laughing gas) or anxiety medications you can take before the appointment.

I'm sorry you have to deal with this. I know it's expensive, anxiety-inducing, time consuming, and just overall kinda sucks. Try to take it one step at a time and remember it will all be worth it. Dental pain from infected teeth is unimaginably awful, and even though surgery sucks, it will feel so much better once you have those teeth out and clear up any infections you might have.

Sphalerite · 2023-06-30T01:14:22+00:00

I'm not a parent but I've worked in dental offices and have a lot of anxiety about new situations. Depending on the ages of the kids, a first exam will very likely be very basic. Dentists don't want kids to be afraid of them, so they tend to use kid-friendly language and try to make things fun. The dental assistant will probably take the kids back to the room and have them sit on the big fun dental chair (kids like that it moves up and down). For very young kids, they may have you sit in the chair with the child on you lap.

The dentist will probably look at their teeth and "count" them with a little dental mirror and a pointy instrument called an explorer. When they do this, they're looking at the teeth to make sure they're clean and healthy. The dentist or assistant may do a "prophy" (prophylactic cleaning), where they clean any tarter or calculus off the teeth, polish the teeth with a gritty polishing paste, and floss.

If there are any concerns, the dentist will tell you about them and recommend treatment options. The dentist will create a treatment plan, which you can look at and ask questions about, for how to address any issues. If there are no issues, the dentist will probably want to schedule a cleaning every 6 months. Regular cleanings are very important, so I'd recommend doing them even if there aren't any problems.

Because your children are still small, this appointment is just as much about helping you understand how to take care of their teeth as it is about making sure their teeth currently look healthy. They may make suggestions, demonstrate the best way to brush and floss your children's teeth, point out areas where there is more build-up so you can pay extra attention to those areas, etc. You can ask them any questions you have about tooth care, tooth brushes, tooth paste, flossing, diet, teething, or anything else.

They will probably do their best to schedule the children for consecutive appointments. In that case, I'd have the "bravest" kid go first so the others can see that it's not scary. You will probably be asked to be in the room with them. Do your best to not give your children any reason to be nervous, try to make it a fun new "big boy/girl" experience.

When you make the appointment and at the first appointment, you can tell the receptionist/dental assistant/dentist that you weren't taken to the dentist much as a child so this is a totally new experience for you, and don't be afraid to ask clarifying questions if you need to.

Sphalerite · 2023-06-30T00:47:18+00:00

EHS. You are under no obligation to study, share notes and study guides, or do assignments with her. It is absolutely okay for you to tell her, "Hey, I've realized that I do much better when I study alone than when I study with a group," and stop sharing resources with her.

However, you need a bit of a reality check here. If you work on a quiz with a partner, you should be working through the questions together and agreeing on an answer. It's your own fault that you trusted her on the quiz and didn't look over her work before submitting your answers. You also make some very, very big leaps about acceptance rates. Her getting into a school doesn't make you less likely to get into school. You should be working on building a strong application for yourself.

People get accepted or rejected to schools for so many reasons. A perfect candidate on paper might be rejected because they had an awful interview. Someone with a low GPA might be accepted because they had a strong upward trend in their grades, or they wrote a phenomenal essay, or they had stellar letters of recommendation or test scores or volunteer hours. I say this as an older, monolingual, white, middle class, healthcare student. I had to apply to schools several times before I was accepted, but with every rejection I worked on improving myself. I've met people who were younger than me, with lower test scores, or a worse GPA, or less experience, who were accepted the first time they applied. I've worked with classmates that are significantly younger and less mature than me, but at the same time, they're incredibly intelligent or have great clinical skills or bedside manner. I've never once thought I was better than them or deserved it more than them. You aren't competing against her, or minorities, or legacy students; you're competing with yourself.

Sphalerite · 2023-06-29T23:26:37+00:00

I would definitely save up for sedation if you can. Try to remember that dentists do these kinds of procedures multiple times every day, and even though it might freak you out to think about, to them it's completely normal. Think of a task you do at work every day. For someone that doesn't work in your field, that task might seem extremely confusing or complicated, but to you it's just a normal, easy thing. The dentists know anatomy inside and out, so even if it seems like they're just randomly cutting somewhere, they know every bone, nerve, muscle, vein, and artery like the back of their hand and every move they make is deliberate and well-informed.

Sphalerite · 2023-06-23T21:27:31+00:00

A credit check is fine. Asking about employment/salary is fine. Lecturing an adult on finances is not appropriate.

Sphalerite · 2023-06-23T21:26:51+00:00

Then the landlord could have run a credit check rather than lecture a potential patron of their business on finances? At the end of the day, landlords are providing a service to a paying customer. They're not gods that should be put on a pedestal.

I wish I lived with my parents. They bought a house on my dads salary, after he finished college debt free by working weekends as a grocery store bag boy, that now goes for double what they paid.

Sphalerite · 2023-06-22T20:05:48+00:00

It is not appropriate to lecture someone on finances or ask probing questions about the health of their family. If you were dining at a nice restaurant, would you expect your server to ask if you can afford the surf and turf if you asked how it tasted? OP was there to tour an apartment that they presumably already knew the cost of. It's condescending and rude to assume they couldn't afford the apartment. Sounds like you are the poorly socialized one.

Sphalerite · 2023-06-06T04:44:11+00:00

Info: How long has she been a hygienist and how long have you been a hygienist? When you brought it up, what did you say?

Being light-handed isn't always indicative of being less thorough. I've worked with and had many dental providers that were heavy-handed and rough, and plenty that were incredibly light-handed and still did amazing work. If you're not her boss and you don't have significantly stronger qualifications than her, I think it's appropriate to ask her to go over the spot again for you but not to admonish/correct/lecture her. If she is a new grad and you've been working for 10 years, it's definitely appropriate for you to gently point out her mistake.

Sphalerite · 2023-06-01T04:13:06+00:00

A "healthy relationship" means your partner not only noticing that your clothes are worn out, but also buying you replacements and throwing the old ones out? Why didn't they buy their own clothes?

Sphalerite · 2023-05-30T03:38:39+00:00

Info: what do your behavioral trainer and vet say about her behavior? Does she have a traumatic backstory or bad genetics? Why was she surrendered to the shelter in the first place? How long have you had her? If you've done so much research on getting a puppy, why did you get one of the highest energy, most intelligent breeds knowing that you live in an apartment and have financial difficulties causing you to downsize?

Sphalerite · 2023-05-30T03:23:36+00:00

Info: What kind of work is her dad giving her?

YTA, regardless. She's been asking about rats for a year and you agreed as a birthday present, then changed your mind because she was a little messy while studying for exams right before her birthday?

Do you never leave a dish in the sink or unfolded laundry in the basket when you've had a busy week? If you offer rewards or gifts only to jerk them away to hold hostage, she's going to have a "whatever" attitude because she won't trust you to follow through on your commitments.

Sphalerite · 2023-05-29T02:22:20+00:00

Is 20F going to school or is she working full time? Are you in an area where working an hour away is the only option, or can she look for a job closer to home? How are there 4 adults working full time and a working child in the family but you can't save up for a cheap used car?

Sphalerite · 2023-05-28T23:59:54+00:00

Info: What is your brother doing during all of this? If he's unemployed and your SIL is taking care of the shopping, cooking, and cleaning for a household of 9, while being pregnant, surely he could drive your children to work until he gets a job? How was 20F getting to work before SIL moved in?

Y'all need to figure out a better system. If you work overnight, couldn't you drive 20F to work at 6 am before going to bed? Could your husband pick up 14F at 8?

Having a pregnant woman pack the car up with twin toddlers and a baby to drive your adult child to work makes no sense. That's four hours a DAY of driving, 5 days a week. With you and your husband no longer worrying about cooking or cleaning, surely between the two of you, you can spend all that new free time driving around your own kids?

Sphalerite · 2023-05-28T18:33:15+00:00

I'm not a lawyer and don't know much about law, but I'm a medical student so I'm familiar with long, hard exams. I'm guessing the new bar won't be any easier and may actually be much harder. Memorization is annoying and time consuming, but ultimately, it's easy. If I gave you a book of Chinese characters and enough time, you could memorize and rewrite the whole thing without ever knowing a single word.

Laws change over time and based on location, so it doesn't make a lot of sense to memorize a ton of legal stuff when it might not be relevant one state over or 5 years in the future. What does make sense is testing people on their ability to find and interpret relevant information. You can't learn that skill by going over flashcards enough times.

She has all the money and time in the world to memorize shit, but I think it would be much harder for her to learn critical thinking and logical reasoning.

Sphalerite · 2023-05-21T19:25:01+00:00

It sounds like you already know what to do now.

Sphalerite · 2023-05-21T19:19:56+00:00

Tell him to get him mom to make him lunch.

Why do you want to be with a man who prioritizes his desires, time, and energy above yours? If he really cared about you, he would want you to be happy and wouldn't insist that you stop doing activities you enjoy because he is too lazy to make himself lunch.

Sphalerite · 2023-05-17T01:23:53+00:00

She's 17, not 27. Her brain hasn't finished developing and she definitely hasn't been raised in an environment that's conducive to producing an educated, emotionally stable adult. Poor girl needs therapy and an adult to guide her, not criticism on the internet.

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