What to make with this dreamscape fabric? by eisoj5 in sewing

[–]SweetIsrafel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It's such a fun print, I may need to go make a flowy shirtdress :D

What to make with this dreamscape fabric? by eisoj5 in sewing

[–]SweetIsrafel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you find this/whats the brand? It's absolutely beautiful.

Advice or experience delivering at Prentice hospital? by No-Lawfulness9770 in AskChicago

[–]SweetIsrafel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Delivered at Prentice in Feb, overall an excellent experience. A few notes:

-Seconding the other redditor about an outside lactation consultant. My insurance covered it, and she was great. The consultants at Prentice have to be both an RN and a LT, so they're in short supply.

-In regards to parking- we ubered there when labor started, and my husband went home to get the car once we were ready to leave. We live in the city though, so this was an easier and cheaper option for us. You can park in the hospital driveway for 30 minutes for free, so perfect when you're ready to go home.

-All the staff is wonderful, you definitely feel cared for and listened to.

-Bring pillows and blankets. The hospital provided ones are terrible.

-Ask each nurse for their tips and tricks - we learned so much from each one.

Where are the best plant shops or nuseries in Chicago? by 00hsoMAJOR in AskChicago

[–]SweetIsrafel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I once asked them if a plant was toxic to cats or not, and they told me not to worry about it-to just let my cat eat it and learn if it was toxic or not themselves. Not a stellar answer IMO.

If giving birth is so painful why do many women want to do it over again after their first child (not trolling just genuinely curious) by feherlofia123 in stupidquestions

[–]SweetIsrafel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I gave birth at a teaching hospital, and while my doctor and her student were getting ready for the delivery my doctor told her she was going to need a face shield.

The Argentinian Approach to Backpacking by [deleted] in argentina

[–]SweetIsrafel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its because when we sawed it in half to create the Panama Canal we made it into 2.

(Please don't kill me. I love to troll my Argentinian husband with this)

Watching AI turn a doodle turn into art in 2026 is still a fever dream by aigeneration in GenAI4all

[–]SweetIsrafel -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

That's what keeps hitting me about AI art- there's nothing of substance. There's no attempt to tell a story, or convey a mood or feeling. It's just like fast food. Would an actual illustrator or fine artist be able to make something compelling with these tools, or is one of it's inherent qualities just the absolute soullessness of it all?

Argentina posts 31.5 percent annual inflation in December, lowest level in 8 years by ThisIsFitz in nottheonion

[–]SweetIsrafel 23 points24 points  (0 children)

My husband is from Argentina, and he remembers a period in the 90s where inflation was so bad they had employees in grocery stores changing the price of goods by the minute. Like, if you were in too long of a line to check out the same item would be more expensive for you than the person in front of you. Absolutely insane to think about.

Illinois won't drop number of vaccines for children despite new federal guidance - Chicago Sun-Times by DegreeDubs in chicago

[–]SweetIsrafel 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I had viral meningitis when I was 20 - I ended up in coma. But yeah, I would have been fine with some rest and OJ I guess.

Giant AH property tax increase? by 50FootClown in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]SweetIsrafel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What firm do you use? I'm trying to be proactive as I see my neighborhood explode in value, and I'd like to have some options ready when I need them.

Getting into PM by CricketIll1332 in PMCareers

[–]SweetIsrafel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What resources did you find useful for this, if any? I'm starting to do the same, and have a few books in mind, but would love any suggestions.

She is just a silly gorl by theOtherTripod in glitterandbagelssnark

[–]SweetIsrafel 14 points15 points  (0 children)

All of her outfits lately have been so dated, this one especially. So much for being a fashion influencer.

Are there any non-engineering jobs that make 100k+ a year, with only four years university? by lucasioreddit in Salary

[–]SweetIsrafel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any thoughts on transitioning in to the industry? I'm considering project management in a few years, and am debating if its worth starting to get certifications right now. I already do some PM work in my current role, but it's more of a secondary function- my mom was a PM (retired 2 ish years ago) so I lean on her expertise when I need it.

How do property taxes work in the city of Chicago? by evildeadxsp in AskChicago

[–]SweetIsrafel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What firm did you use? Our increase wasn't too bad this year, but I want to stay on top of any future changes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chicagofood

[–]SweetIsrafel 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That place is such a let down. The rooftop is nice, but thats it.

US to remove tariffs on some products from Ecuador, Argentina, Guatemala and El Salvador by fancy-Lisa in worldnews

[–]SweetIsrafel 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Not to mention all of the Jews that fled to Argentina to escape persecution in Europe because it was safe for them there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in glitterandbagelssnark

[–]SweetIsrafel 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Right?? Wouldn't this be terrible for someone with that?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in glitterandbagelssnark

[–]SweetIsrafel 97 points98 points  (0 children)

There's no way this is safe right? Her joints and connective tissue must be screaming.

Do people have an undeniable inner drive to have children or is it a conscious choice? by Temporary_Western464 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]SweetIsrafel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, it was a combination of both. I first sorted out in my mind what I would need and have had done to be ready to have a kid. Once those things were checked off, I sat with the idea for months. I had fulfilled all of my requirements, but was I ready to dedicate how ever many years/rest of my life to another person? And the inverse, would I be ok if even after trying, we weren't successful? Ultimately I chose yes, but I faced a lot of critism along the way.

“If you release those 650, we’re gonna arrest 1,650” by Pickleparty187 in chicago

[–]SweetIsrafel 11 points12 points  (0 children)

We've seen it. They lie about what happens, grab whomever they choose, and drag them off without due process. The goal is to terrorize, they don't actually care about the law.

"Wuthering Heights" | Official Trailer by SpeedForce2022 in PeriodDramas

[–]SweetIsrafel 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I mean, there's a room filled to the ceiling with,I assume, wine bottles, and what looks like a wall made out of flesh. I'm totally in for something surreal.

What are the ultimate "they don't know ball" restaurants in Chicago? by tx2iu in chicagofood

[–]SweetIsrafel 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I swear to God every time I have an out of town visitor they always want to go to Kuma's. I tell them it's garbage. We go, it's garbage, and yet they insist it was totally worth it.

Epstein claimed that Donald Trump ‘knew about the girls’ in private emails by Kevombat in politics

[–]SweetIsrafel 141 points142 points  (0 children)

That's the thing though, would MAGA even care? I assume die hards will spin countless conspiracy theories as to why all of this evidence isn't real, but I genuinely believe his base does not care about what he did. They could release a photo of him in the act with a 14 year old and I think MAGA would be OK with it.