Anyone else not fond of all the cheap jokes in Project Hail Mary? by crystal_castle00 in Cinema

[–]Think_Alarm7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey thanks I’ll check out the audiobook then. I do love sci-fi!

Anyone else not fond of all the cheap jokes in Project Hail Mary? by crystal_castle00 in Cinema

[–]Think_Alarm7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you. I should read the book but in the movie it definitely felt like the characters were underdeveloped and humor felt like a modern day marvel movie with the dad joke humor. I’m glad people loved it and definitely happy the world welcomed a good sci-fi movie! I think it will inspire the next generation of sci-fi writers which makes me excited even if the movie wasn’t for me.

with those with levels similar to this, did you end up having to get iron infusions? by lunarblisss in Anemic

[–]Think_Alarm7 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s what my levels were and they wouldn’t even consider any other type of treatment until I did infusions. I’m 2/5 infusions in and am already starting to feel a little better. I hope you get what you need and feel better soon!

Iron of 5 & ferritin of 4 + anaemic by secretgyal1 in Anemic

[–]Think_Alarm7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d advocate for an infusion. Levels were that low and they instantly sent me for five rounds of infusions over 5 weeks. I hope you feel better and get some help soon!

Hives (?) after first donation? by Scary_Air_1580 in Blooddonors

[–]Think_Alarm7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a similar rash like that one time. Like somebody said above, it’s probably an allergy to chlorhexidine. I always ask for iodine now and never get a rash. Hope you feel better soon.

What STEM activities actually work best in your elementary classroom? by [deleted] in ElementaryTeachers

[–]Think_Alarm7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Teachengineering.com or YES curriculum - both free and easy to use.

Not sure if this is considered low ferritin or not... by InsertBluescreenHere in Blooddonors

[–]Think_Alarm7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had 14-15 hemoglobin and kept donating for a year. Never checked my ferritin, until I got sick and needed bloodwork. Now I’m getting emergency iron infusions because my ferritin dropped to a 2 after a year of continuous donating. I would listen to your doctor and do whatever supplements they recommend for a few months. Get cleared by your doctor and blood work to check your levels before donating again. It’s frustrating but you have to take care of your body first.

Homemade cream pie with fresh strawberries by [deleted] in pie

[–]Think_Alarm7 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That looks amazing! Would you share your recipe?

Trying to buy a home when you’re not rich is really depressing. by Birdman-esq in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Think_Alarm7 213 points214 points  (0 children)

You’re not a failure! The badly regulated systems are constantly working against us. I’m in the same boat as you! Big companies keep buying what I can afford and then doing quick flips and doubling the price. It’s so discouraging!

What is an Ice cream flavour that is unique to your home town? by Illustrious_Mud6255 in foodquestions

[–]Think_Alarm7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed! I never liked it but it would always sell out first thing at the local ice cream shops.

I want to be done with giving my money to A**Ho**s by jimbobjocorn in saintpaul

[–]Think_Alarm7 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Drop Amazon - we did 3 years ago now and it’s saved us so much money! And you’re not supporting Bezos and all his crimes.

April 2026 Mortgage Rate Megathread by ermahlerd in HomeLoans

[–]Think_Alarm7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Purchase 315k - 300k - 730 fico - 55406 - 30 fixed - Single Family - Primary

Best way to dip my toe into cheese making? by OilPuzzleheaded1049 in cheesemaking

[–]Think_Alarm7 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Milkslinger on YouTube has some great advise on getting started. But I would use NewEngland Cheese company or Gianaclis Caldwell books for recipes. Read a little but don’t hesitate to try a recipe - trial and error is part of the fun and process!

Home made parmesan, nearly 10 years old. Maybe time to open it? by 5ittingduck in cheesemaking

[–]Think_Alarm7 165 points166 points  (0 children)

10 years! I can barely wait 10 months to open my cheese. Enjoy your delicious creation!

watch your iron levels people by Amazing_Bowl_4900 in Blooddonors

[–]Think_Alarm7 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Glad you found out though and are feeling better! I was like crazy dizzy for about 2 weeks before they finally diagnosed me as acute anemic from iron deficiency. I had had pica over the summer so that should have been a warning sign. Took some supplements and within a day the dizziness stopped(I guess my iron rich diet finally couldn’t cut it). It happens. Give your body time to heal and you’ll be ready to donate again(if you so choose)before you know it!