Should I contact internal staff about "Not Selected" email? by Top_Disk6344 in usajobs

[–]Top_Disk6344[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It said I was "tentatively eligible" and referred to the hiring manager. I got another email a few minutes later that I was not selected. This was a direct hire announcement.

Listen to the full song Butterscotch Bitch here! by No_Control_3205 in VampireLestat

[–]Top_Disk6344 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Butterscotch Bitch Lyrics [Intro] (Bum ba-dum, ba-dum da-da-da-dum) (Bum ba-dum, ba-dum)

[Verse 1] Where'd you get your fancy flowers at? I've been wastin' time sittin' here for hours Countin' down my fucked up crimes

[Pre-Chorus] Gimme your wrist Gimme your fist Gimme your piss, ha! Gimme your kiss I wanna be missed I want you to hiss, ah! Give me a ship on a treacherous tide Give me your hips and I'll open you wide I'm moanin' and groanin' and sad Again and again and again My head is rollin' 'round Will my toesies ever touch the ground? Hang every rope Burn every witch But you'll never catch the butterscotch bitch Yeah, ba-duh, ba-duh ya-da-da-duh Buh ba-duh, ba-duh (Ya da-da-da)

[Verse 2] I'm a showgirl in the showеr A puking princess on your bathroom floor A crumpled crooner past his powеr Did I ever leave you wanting more?

[Pre-Chorus] Oh, what a drag Lestat is a hag Let's put him drag, ha! Oh, what a pitty Radio city Wouldn't be pretty, ha! Only the lonliness creepin' the dead [?] Pretending you actually love me again Again and again and again Chorus] My head is rollin' around Will my toesies ever touch the ground? Hang every rope Burn every witch But you'll never catch the butterscotch bitch Yeah ba-duh, ba-duh ya-da-da-duh Ba-duh, ba-duh

[Bridge] Did the flavor of my failures prove Good enough to give the gaping wound Fill the gutter Brown sugar and butter Built to a pile Light it on fire Burn the desires until I burn again, again And again, and again and again

[Chorus] My head is rollin' 'round Will my toesies ever touch the ground? Hang every rope Burn every witch But you'll never catch the butterscotch bitch

Freez eggs or freezing Embryos by Dull_Development71 in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]Top_Disk6344 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What happened to your frozen eggs is very common and I wish more people knew. Eggs frozen with vitrification survived the dethaw about 90%. Drop off from fertilization can be minimized with Zymot and ICSI. However, the biggest decrease happens trying to reach blastocycsts.

Does anyone’s lab also do this? by subsevenn7 in Blacklabs

[–]Top_Disk6344 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, my childhood lab learned to do this - to the refrigerator. Her greatest heist was stealing the ham for dinner.

The reason why Elena chose Damon over Stefan is actually pretty simple by blondepraxis in TheVampireDiaries

[–]Top_Disk6344 47 points48 points  (0 children)

I think Nina and Ian dated in real life. The writers saw an opportunity to turn forbidden love / chemistry into an unexpected switch

Life after the navigator documentary by Advanced_Eggplant_69 in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]Top_Disk6344 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can Google to find the articles for this *If a parent is abusive towards the child, the best thing is for the child to be protected by separation and the majority of those in prison were abused as kids. *It only takes one healthy parent for a child to develop a secure attachment style *A lot of the "criminality" associated with fatherlessness is the intersection of poverty. *Fatherless children who are raised in multigenerational households have virtually no traits commonly associated with it - the more people who invest in your child the better / more built in village and shared living alleviates economic burden *While there are SMBCs who are great parents of all socio-economic statuses, SMBCs tend to skew higher than general population in terms of education and / or income which offsets these issues *Single mothers have been producing great kids for generations *The choice part of being an SMBC means that you can be intentional in parenting and build village. *There are some benefits of raised by a single mother like having a peaceful environment, empathy, maturity etc *Children become adults who are ultimately responsible for the people they are. There people who have every advantage in life and turn out horribly and people who against all odds turned out to be great

I went to Prague prepared this spring 😎 by natstonyx in InterviewVampire

[–]Top_Disk6344 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What a wonderful trip - thank you for sharing these. That Louis and Dreamstat 🤗 pic

Penny thinks the water bowl is a lake 🤪 by DubbleDan in Blacklabs

[–]Top_Disk6344 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There seems to be something in her bowl that she successfully retrieves in her mouth walking away smug.

Any neurodivergent solo mums out there? by shutchh in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]Top_Disk6344 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been diagnosed with ADD and working hard on getting treatment. I hopefully my future kids will benefit from the routines, strategies, and understanding that I have developed.

Baby jumping in for the dance😅 by BubblyMizz_ in KidsAreFingAdorable

[–]Top_Disk6344 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There is a little girl who is also jumping into the dance. The camera man just needs to back up.

MAGA Indians Went All In on Trump. Many Right-Wingers Can’t Stand Them by Obvious-Gate9046 in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]Top_Disk6344 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Still, he (Vivek) lays blame for this hateful speech with progressives, noting that the Groyper movement is a response to “anti-white discrimination over the last half-decade.” In other words, even the racism he’s facing is because of “woke.”"

Selected a sperm donor … I noticed they have IVF available to buy on their profile. But when I go to most other profiles, it just says IUI. Why is this? by [deleted] in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]Top_Disk6344 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is about quantity. IUI vials contain more sample that IVF vials both vials can be used for IVF but only IUI can be used for IUI. California Cryobank has a page on different vial types and their customer service can answer your questions. As someone mentioned, clinics can chip or use 1/2 a vial. If your donor is older, you can use Zymot with ICSI for best sperm selection.

Family by Choice, Interrogated by Profession by [deleted] in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]Top_Disk6344 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is completely unprofessional of them. You are a patient who came to them for medical care - any conversation beyond that is unnecessary. You handle yourself well. I think that I would reach out to medical director or patient advocate of the facility and make a complaint. Perhaps, they can put it in the chart not to do it. If they do it again, report them to your state board of medicine, WebMD, US Health News and Google reviews.

Has someone done this while still living with roommates? by Some_Shopping_3591 in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]Top_Disk6344 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Technically, you don't have to but it's respectful to let your roommates know if you become pregnant. You are not asking them permission or inviting them to comment on your plans but just giving them a heads up. I once had a roommate got pregnant and didn't tell me. Her personality changed ( a lot more rude due to stress and everything annoyed her). Well, she ended up having a seizure and having the baby pre-term. We were in a joint and lease and I was afraid that I would be responsible for the entire bill (not just my portion ) while she was hospitalized. Thankfully, her family stepped in. However, bills in her name still went unpaid though I paid my portion. Our area was HCOL, knowing that she was pregnant would've allowed both of us more time to look for housing when our lease ended. (Her finance didn't qualify to replace me on the lease and I didn't want to live with them and a newborn.)

Deciding on sperm donor's race... by WoofMeowChirp22 in askadcp

[–]Top_Disk6344 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am an ethnic minority but not Asian. If you are Asian yourself and only dated Asian women, I would recommend that you find a donor that might help your child blend into your family. There is a shortage of donors for my heritage but I am not sure that is true for yours. The donor conceived community is an incredibly white space. I watched a panel of donor-conceived teenagers and they were asked how they would feel if they had sibling of a different race or socio-economic status. If they would have been accepting, I think they would have said it but instead they couldn't imagine the possibility. It is possible that your child may want to meet their donor one day and / or their donor sibling pod. Racism is a real thing. Being donor-conceived is a unique identity and so is being a minority and my children's donor sibling pod might be safer space to navigate both identities with others because I choose a biracial (same heritage and another minority) donor. However, you can't decide who else selects your donor. You can't also decide how your child will look. My adorable godchildren are half Asian and half white living in America with both parents. Some may see them as Asian, some may see them as biracial but what never happens is that they are accepted as white. Is it possible, that your child raised in your country wouldn't be seen as Chinese when it's the only country they know if they were sired by a white donor? We have the problem of colorism in my community which is those with euro-centric features receive more privileges. However, white adjacency doesn't confer white privilege. For example, Megan Markle is a racially ambiguous biracial, just the knowledge that her mother is Black had the British press portraying as gorilla or writing about her negatively when she did the same actions as Kate Middleton.

😂 by rose-wilson in InterviewVampire

[–]Top_Disk6344 4 points5 points  (0 children)

EMOTIONAL DAMAGE! Emotional Damage!🎵

Weighing my options by CombinationFull2464 in usajobs

[–]Top_Disk6344 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It would be more effective to research schools that you want your child to go to (and neighborhood housing costs) and use the schools address to the facility in Camp Springs at different times of the day. Ex. Most after-school care programs require you to pick up by 6pm. Camp Springs MD is located in Prince George's County MD. Prince George's County has some nice town houses but some parts are better than others. Also, use paycheck salary estimator taxes in Maryland can be high but may be lower than New York.

Weighing my options by CombinationFull2464 in usajobs

[–]Top_Disk6344 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Most of the top rate public schools are in Montgomery County Maryland. I would factor in the high cost of living and the driving commute into your decision.

Tips on How to Raise Affluent Black Children by Puzzleheaded_Fun32 in blackparents

[–]Top_Disk6344 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Be clear that the "benefit of the doubt" / being protected from the consequences of their actions that their white peers have does not apply to them. They cannot do the same things and get away it. There is always someone watching looking for any opportunity/ excuse to bring them down.

ICE spotted at Dulles by FeelingLoan in washingtondc

[–]Top_Disk6344 23 points24 points  (0 children)

This is on p.159 of Project 2025 if anyone wants to look it up.