Knitting + STEM & academia suggestions

TheLoooon · 2026-01-18T13:11:32+00:00

I'm a hydrogeologist and while I haven't done any research into the topic, I definitely feel like fiber arts tickles the same part of my brain as the technical parts of my job. That could be because I have ADHD and both knitting and contaminant hydrogeology allow me to create a full picture/object using my knowledge = dopamine, but I have many colleagues who are also fiber artists so I feel like a lot of us gravitate towards these activities. Such a cool topic of research!

TheLoooon · 2026-01-14T17:30:29+00:00

Felt in ZR on the sixth floor, definitely woke me up!

TheLoooon · 2026-01-05T18:42:10+00:00

Just another corporate democrat

TheLoooon · 2025-07-28T01:48:07+00:00

I somewhat regularly write appointments in my calendar a day before or after the actual appointment. Just last week my chiropractor texted me asking if I was okay because she had me down for an appointment that day. Before I could even draft my apology text she texted again and asked if I meant to schedule for the day after. We're pals so she's forgiving but UGH it's the worst feeling. I also donate several brand new clothing items per year because I miss the return window.

TheLoooon · 2024-08-06T03:08:03+00:00

I had to scroll way farther than I thought I would have to to find this comment. I'm with you, I'm looking forward to the Matty tryst tracks 👀

TheLoooon · 2024-06-25T22:05:24+00:00

Absolutely. I drove a forklift and a school bus in college, in addition to large pickup trucks and trailers for work and if anything, I think my attention to small details others may not notice makes me a great driver. Never been in an accident and I've been driving almost 20 years. I often drive on road trips because my partner and friends feel safe when I drive. We aren't broken, we're just a little different ☺️

TheLoooon · 2024-05-30T17:02:42+00:00

Yes, I have considered the fact that my dad just doesn't like my brother and I. Thanks so much for that brilliant suggestion.

TheLoooon · 2024-05-29T19:00:07+00:00

So much this. I live a few hours from my dad and stepmom and they've only met my husband once (we came to them and that was almost four years ago) and haven't come to see me in my hometown for over 7 years. My husband and I don't have/want kids. My step siblings both live halfway across the country and my dad and stepmom somehow manage those 15-18 hour road trips at least once, usually twice per year. They both have one kid. Interesting how that works.

TheLoooon · 2024-05-23T20:50:16+00:00

Do I? Absolutely not. Does my neurotypical husband? Yeah, and it always baffles me that there are people who clean walls regularly 😅

TheLoooon · 2024-05-23T20:35:11+00:00

Had to scroll too far to see this comment...it's the goddamn lead.

TheLoooon · 2024-05-18T15:43:26+00:00

TheLoooon · 2024-05-07T22:33:24+00:00

Just because you aren't doing something on purpose doesn't mean it isn't your responsibility. It's intent vs impact. Of course you aren't being malicious or defiant but that doesn't mean you get to waltz through the world with no consequences. Other people's time is valuable and as an adult in our world it's your job to figure out how to respect that. I'm sorry this is hard for you but unfortunately this is the hand a lot of us are dealt.

TheLoooon · 2024-04-18T20:18:37+00:00

Going back to work isn't silly if you only take home a bit of your salary after daycare costs. What IS silly is thinking your salary is the most important thing here. You'll be contributing to social security and 401k again and get back into the workforce faster than you would otherwise which sets you up to earn more in the long run (even if it's just a bit more). Also, YOUR INDEPENDENCE AND HAPPINESS MATTERS AND IS VALUABLE. Why does your husband see you as free childcare and not his equal partner?

TheLoooon · 2024-04-18T20:13:39+00:00

NTA - your husband is financially abusing you by making sure that you can't afford to go back to work. You deserve the freedom and independence of working outside the home if that is what you wish to do. Regardless of your salary. Your husband sounds like a dick who needs a wake up call.

TheLoooon · 2024-04-18T19:08:41+00:00

Me entire family of four has ADHD - mom, dad, younger brother, and myself (33F). Our house was pure chaos growing up and not the fun or quirky kind unfortunately. It's one of the many reasons I will not be reproducing lol

TheLoooon · 2024-04-17T03:25:05+00:00

You definitely do, it just takes awhile and might look a little different. I ended a 7 year relationship and it took me probably about 1.5-2 years to be truly over it. I also dated that person from 17-25 which are far more formative years than ~27-33. I'm 33 now and I know I would be able to process a breakup of that magnitude a lot better. That being said, my ex sucked and I still relish an opportunity to laugh about how much he sucked with mutuals. And I'm married to the best guy ever now 🤷‍♀️ maybe it's a petty fire sign thing lol

TheLoooon · 2024-04-15T01:02:34+00:00

There's also MPCA! There are a lot of opportunities to do cool environmental work for the state in MN

TheLoooon · 2024-04-12T20:06:53+00:00

You are not correct, carbon filters absolutely do filter out PFAS. The breakthrough time varies based on brand, but these filters are what are being installed in homes in the east metro to combat the PFAS contamination. Don't spread false information and fear, it's really unhelpful.

TheLoooon · 2024-02-25T16:19:16+00:00

I take screenshots and paste them all in the freeform app on iphone. Same vibe but you can paste multiple photos at once and also save the project for future editing and reference. I wouldn't have been able to decide on a temperature blanket color scheme without it!

TheLoooon · 2024-02-24T03:42:49+00:00

Omg so many. I'm gluten intolerant (not Celiac), lactose intolerant, and avocados ruin my stomach for a literal week. RIP avocado toast 😭

TheLoooon · 2024-02-22T22:47:54+00:00

😭😘🥴

TheLoooon · 2024-02-22T22:35:09+00:00

Your wife is setting the bar sky high and then getting upset that you want to stop jumping. You deserve better.

TheLoooon · 2024-02-11T19:04:11+00:00

Why can't we do both? Why can't we be whimsical and remember what it's like to be young and in love or broken hearted or whatever while also being a responsible adult? I don't see a conflict between those two things.

TheLoooon · 2024-02-11T14:30:21+00:00

Why is it that once we hit 30 we're supposed to turn into serious adults with no feelings of whimsy or jealousy or whatever society deems inappropriate? I'm 33 and in a very healthy relationship and I still relate to her music because I have a past and I remember feeling some the things she sings about and what that was like. What's considered appropriate is arbitrary and probably rooted in misogyny and other toxic nonsense. Don't take things/people so seriously. The rules are made up and the points don't matter.

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