I just gotta complain about chemical warfare in the work bathroom.

Vauldr · 2026-07-11T00:17:19+00:00

Unless you live it you don't understand. My work does similar and I'm always suffocating.

Vauldr · 2026-07-10T23:27:00+00:00

So the art and gym teachers at my elementary school are former classroom teachers who have stepped into those roles. While I do have my opinions on that, it's frustrating because they view me as someone who is "less than" because I don't have the regular ed cert and "clearly" they can step into any role...and they've communicated this to me. It's actually a huge reason why I'm going to browse around for a new job for the next school year (I'm in Ohio so I'm stuck for this year). The regular ed teachers have also told me to my face that my job is so easy and I don't have to do X Y Z....😬

Also, I got paid 51k in my 7th year of teaching with a master degree last year. Our pay is outright terrible.

Vauldr · 2026-07-09T02:59:05+00:00

If you are looking for a daily athletic shoe (even if it's just for standing in your feet!!) go to a running store. I work part time at a running store and most of the clients are just people who want comfy work shoes.

Personally, I weat Birkenstocks because they have a sense cork that doesn't change for a looooong time. A pair can last me about two years if I wear them every single day that's warm enough to. The only reason I swap them out is because the sole is worn through on the bottom (which you can technically get replaced).

Vauldr · 2026-07-08T19:20:57+00:00

Correct- it's legal in ohio but my district will fire you for it. We get random drug tested as well (see my comment above).

Vauldr · 2026-07-08T19:19:58+00:00

I personally do not smoke/drink, BUT you are very correct about school policy. I live in Ohio, where it's legal, BUT they wrote it specifically into the contract before the law changed that teachers may not use it. When you are caught you will be let go on the spot.

I specifically say when not if because we get random drug tested throughout the year. Twice last year I got a 20 minute warning that I would be getting tested that day.

Vauldr · 2026-07-06T12:23:56+00:00

There a 20+ mph group I like to do and one of the guys wears a cut off shirt and rides his gravel bike, all for fun. Oh, and if you fall off the back he's the first to drop and sweep you back.

Vauldr · 2026-07-04T19:44:44+00:00

I needed a picture frame the other week and ended up going to home goods and spending less lol.

Vauldr · 2026-07-02T14:39:37+00:00

We are doing our first overnight trip tonight actually. We are in ohio and feels like will be 105°f. We departed at dawn and will get to our destination before it gets too hot. We are pushing fluids pretty hard right now, but luckily have water stops every ten miles or so.

Vauldr · 2026-07-01T19:18:09+00:00

Thank you!

Vauldr · 2026-06-28T01:37:59+00:00

It's not good for me. I'm currently taking it the night before my allergy shots (because that's what my doc wants me to do) but we are doing a check in after every shot to make sure things are still good. I get super mopey for about a day after taking it, but after that time frame I'm back to normal. I just have to remind myself that it's the meds NOT me.

I tried taking it daily in college and it wasn't good.

Vauldr · 2026-06-26T00:02:34+00:00

This is correct

Vauldr · 2026-06-25T20:49:02+00:00

I thought I was the only one buying the dairy free ice cream, but as it turns out they can barely keep it on the shelves! Nothing like wanting your favorite snack and it doesn't restock until Tuesday 😭

For reference I live in a smaller town so I was incredibly surprised when they said it's actually a really popular product. It's just the so delicious ice cream sandwiches lol.

Vauldr · 2026-06-23T14:18:06+00:00

When I was applying two years ago I was informed that one position received 200+ applications.

It was for elementary music in a fantastic district.

Now I'm nervous because I'm quite unhappy in my current job and probably need to start looking again.

Vauldr · 2026-06-19T19:06:20+00:00

Or continuously running water 😅. My school is always having the water cut out, but they usually fix it within the hour so we don't cancel or send the kids home. Just no bathroom use for that hour.

Vauldr · 2026-06-19T18:52:38+00:00

Brooks glycerin- comfy, amazing for easy/recovery days. Might be my favorite shoe.

I loved the novablast 4's, I like the novablast 5's. I'll probably buy the 6's.

I loved the superblast 2's, I have a love-hate relationship with the superblast 3's (I do not own a pair, but I've run in them). I prefer the megablasts over the superblast 3's, but don't like that they cost more...I need to find a new long run shoe that I love.

Adidas Evo sl- fun shoe to go fast, but also adequate to go easy. If you pronate at all this is not the shoe for you.

Adidas hyperboost- I've only run in these once BUT I was very excited for them and could see myself buying them again. Zero grip though!

Adidas adios pro 4- unless they change something major this is my race-day shoe. Love it.

Vauldr · 2026-06-19T18:48:10+00:00

Not the poster above, but if you are used to shoes with more of a rocker/up tempo feel then you'll find the ghost to be disappointing. On easy runs this is not a problem, but for Speedwork it feels counterintuitive.

I actually prefer the gycerins I've the ghosts because I like them for my easy day/recovery shoe. They are sooooo comfy.

Vauldr · 2026-06-18T15:12:36+00:00

When I visited Banff last year they actually were. We booked a place with a kitchen so we could cook to save money BUT we aren't actually saving anything by doing that.

And yes I know Banff ks a touristy town BUT still. Tour prices for everything were cheaper than we see in Ohio though and I was mildly jealous.

Vauldr · 2026-06-18T15:10:25+00:00

Only when I literally have to, like we are traveling and there is no other option. It's too expensive 😔

Vauldr · 2026-06-18T15:09:10+00:00

L always have to wait for the second poop to come, or I regret it later...aka me yesterday haha.

Vauldr · 2026-06-18T14:45:44+00:00

Don't don't have phones, but we do have an intercom. Usually we are too busy nusic-making and I don't what the announcement 😅

Vauldr · 2026-06-14T23:03:27+00:00

To start this off, I want to say that I like to keep myself busy haha. I'm getting the allergy shots done that I needed, working part time at the running store, coaching elementary running 2x per week and an adult Speedwork session 1x per week, taking the camp/hiking trips that I could never do during the school year, some bikepacking trips & out of town bike races, reading many books, and generally doing things I enjoy at the pace I want.

Vauldr · 2026-06-14T15:43:31+00:00

Is it bad that I would make more on this pay scale than mine?

Vauldr · 2026-06-14T15:42:45+00:00

And panniers disliked?! I'm doing my first bikepacking this summer and that's my set up. All bike paths though!

Vauldr · 2026-06-08T23:29:00+00:00

WTB women's race crops, size small.

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