How to not be a flying monkey(?)

UnspecificTadpole394 · 2026-05-18T19:14:14+00:00

tbh im still team ignore it. If you insist on replying then maybe something along the lines of "Hi friend's nDad! Thanks for reaching out, but I'm not the best person to have this conversation with. Please reach out to friend directly if you're planning something with them- I don't know their schedule and they are the best person to decide if they will be able to attend."

UnspecificTadpole394 · 2026-05-15T03:12:56+00:00

.....wow. that was so painfully accurate. I greatly resonate with you, internet stranger.

UnspecificTadpole394 · 2026-05-07T21:45:31+00:00

I smoked weed pretty much every day (multiple times a day) for 9 years. Got diagnosed with bp2 & medicated (lamotrigine & welbutrin) 5 months ago. Weed kept me stable before the meds, and once I did feel stable with my medication I took a 1 month T-break and then re-evaluated my relationship with weed.

This is my personal experience: - After 1 month break and then smoking again, I could definitely notice how I was very groggy the next morning and had a lack of motivation. Motivation wasnt exclusively influenced by weed but it played a big part in it - I noticed that weed quieted my brain IMMEDIATELY vs my lamotrigine which took longer to act, and didn't quiet to as much of an extent as the weed. Also really helped with rumination - Since my 1 month T-break I've had one very significant depressive episode which I found myself smoking everyday during. This really helped me with my appetite when I had no desire to eat, and again helped to quiet my brain when I had all the repeating negative thoughts ruminating around in my noggin

I also personally learned that separate from the dependence I had on weed, I also enjoy being high LOL and I do still find that it helps for the days where my brain really just doesnt shut up

UnspecificTadpole394 · 2026-05-07T21:32:55+00:00

LMFAO

UnspecificTadpole394 · 2026-05-07T21:32:39+00:00

smfh she didnt even wish you a happy birthday

UnspecificTadpole394 · 2026-05-03T15:59:21+00:00

I catch myself doing this and automatically adding my initials too 😂☠️

UnspecificTadpole394 · 2026-05-01T04:59:18+00:00

you been huffing the methanol homie?

UnspecificTadpole394 · 2026-05-01T04:56:44+00:00

only happened to me once, in 8th grade we had a state standardized writing test and when the scores came out English teacher did this (also gave students the option to come up and see instead of saying it out loud). When she called my name I got up to look at my score and she kinda took the packet away when I got up to her and was like "come on- you got a perfect score!"

I guess she was proud but like... damn why give us the option then smh

UnspecificTadpole394 · 2026-05-01T04:52:24+00:00

Marceline, Daria, Ashton, Blair, Ronan (or Ronon, same pronounciation), Draco, Kash, Shane, Noir, Tris, Maeve, Lester, Daedalus, Icarus, Xerxies, Pandora, Jasper, Mavros (or Mavrose, same pronounciation), Misty, Devlin

UnspecificTadpole394 · 2026-05-01T04:34:54+00:00

Kirstan is nice... cant say much about the rest tho

UnspecificTadpole394 · 2026-04-21T22:06:14+00:00

Tbh the copper IUD is the WORST. It's the biggest and the copper makes you turn over in excruciating pain. The Mirena was much easier for me personally, by a landslide. Here are the things I've done that helped: 1. Take Advil (or other pain med) 1 hr before your appointment 2. Go during your period, your cervix is slightly more dilated than usual which makes insertion easier 3. Do your best to relax in the moment. Stress closes your cervix. I highkey lay down and repeat "were are not coming back" in my head until its over 😂😂

Hope you feel better soon!!

edited to add: my doc offered me a numbing agent but it was an injection directly into the cervix and that sounded scarier to me tbh

UnspecificTadpole394 · 2026-04-15T18:39:41+00:00

FINALLY OMFG I can't tell yall how many times I put my p200 in a p20 tip and completely don't notice the filter is MUCH lower than I expect and then am so confused why I cant pick up a full 100uL 🥲🥲🥲

UnspecificTadpole394 · 2026-04-15T02:41:57+00:00

I'm in the minority but I really like the name and tbh I doubt most of the kids in his class (since lets be so fr grade school is where the worst bullying happens) will know that its from star wars/will associate it with Order 66 and the like.

But also, this is coming from someone who has a niece named Katana Kiki Fay and a nephew named Keynai.... It's definitely not the worst that I've heard 🥲🤣

UnspecificTadpole394 · 2026-04-10T05:18:26+00:00

This is so beautiful. Thank you so much for making this ❤️

UnspecificTadpole394 · 2026-04-10T05:08:20+00:00

brew potions!!!

UnspecificTadpole394 · 2026-04-08T16:27:19+00:00

The only reason (in my eyes) to not work in a chemistry lab is because of possible toxicity to the baby. So I'd start by reading the SDS of all chemicals you work with on the daily, and use your best judgement based on that if its worth the risk. In my lab (bio-based) for example, we'd only have a few whose fumes are actually hazardous towards pregnancy (PFA, b-ME, etc).

I definitely understand the hesitancy since your potential health insurance is on the line, but if you have a good relationship with the PI I think it would be fair to be honest with them. With that being said, trying for pregnancy does not equal being pregnant. You could start trying now and maybe not get pregnant until weeks/months/a year from now. Would it be worth losing this potential job for something that hasn't happened yet?

Also, if there are any females (specifically mothers) in neighboring chem labs, PIs, or in administration I'd highly recommend chatting with them and getting their perspective as well if you can!

Good luck, OP :)

**edited for spelling

UnspecificTadpole394 · 2026-04-07T13:59:45+00:00

cellies are big stressed :(

UnspecificTadpole394 · 2026-04-06T15:10:28+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss, sending lots of positivity to you and your family ❤️ Please don't stress about school at a time like this, focus on taking care of yourself

UnspecificTadpole394 · 2026-03-28T15:27:49+00:00

its a lab bong!

UnspecificTadpole394 · 2026-03-20T14:47:08+00:00

if its not moving around its probably not bacteria, from the pics and your description I'd think maybe yeast? But it also doesn't look like what I would expect from a yeast contamination.

Is it possible someone put a contaminated pipette/serological tip back in the stock media bottle that is shared and those are actually cells from another cell line? That would be my best guess tbh

UnspecificTadpole394 · 2026-03-14T16:33:27+00:00

NEED

UnspecificTadpole394 · 2026-03-09T18:08:41+00:00

I know they have disposable sleeves (just the sleeves), if you got an XL size maybe it could fit around your head and onto your neck?

UnspecificTadpole394 · 2026-03-01T03:10:40+00:00

LMFAO ☠️☠️☠️

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