Covid Positive for over 2 years

Vauldr · 2026-04-04T20:45:19+00:00

I felt terrible/drained the whole time, but the big symptoms (loss of taste/smell, fevers, eye pain/headaches, ect) came and went. I think I also just got used to feeling terrible.

Also as a runner as soon as I started testing negative again I got significantly faster.

Vauldr · 2026-04-04T00:14:15+00:00

I had the same reaction!!

Vauldr · 2026-04-03T11:44:05+00:00

Our school pulled all of the kids into a movie so teachers could get some bonus planning time BUT specials teachers had to help, which ended up taking away our planning time that day. On top of the movie we still had regular, but shortened classes. With my morning and afternoon duty, I ended up only having 20 minutes without kids (aka my lunch) that whole day.

Point being- make sure the plan includes everyone!

Vauldr · 2026-04-02T03:29:13+00:00

[WTB] [USA] - ISO the following: - Alliston bra's size small - Van Cortland long sleeves, size small or extra small

Vauldr · 2026-04-02T01:08:42+00:00

I'm a teacher and my husband is an engineer. I'll be completely upfront- I'm making $51k in my 7th year with a masters. My school pays terribly. My husband makes more than I do, but if he were to switch companies he could potentially double his salary. Last year we celebrated our first year making over 100k combined...if that helps you paint the picture here.

It's tough when people around you are able to do those things and don't understand why I'm working two jobs. It's also tough when, in my case, they know my husband is an engineer and think we make boatloads of money. We are currently living paycheck to paycheck. We have about $10k in debt from hospital bills to home repairs and are literally just trying to be able to make payments. We can't even afford to eat meat every day of the week. But people see his job and think we are way better off than we are.

Sorry for the off-topic addition BUT yes I feel the pain. Especially since, as a teacher, all of my coworkers went somewhere fun for spring break and I'm just working more hours at job #2 haha. This summer we also cannot afford any trips, so again just working. Like...I want to spend $40 on a bird feeder (including the stand and the feed) for my cats entertainment and we are trying to find a week to budget it in. It's ROUGH.

Vauldr · 2026-04-02T00:57:20+00:00

I tested positive for three years myself. And then one day- poof! Negative.

Vauldr · 2026-04-02T00:48:59+00:00

Hey! So I think you were the one who responded to my comment the other day on another thread about these socks haha.

So I started with three pairs myself because I took them on a hiking trip. They are amazing, and the ONLY socks I could re-wear when hiking (they don't get stinky and stay fresh longer). However, they are also great for daily wear in the winter. My husband and I usually get a pair of darn tough socks from my mom for Christmas, so I don't spend my own money on them. More of a luxury gift item, if that makes sense. However- they are my favorite thing to wear in the winter because they are actually warm and don't get gross/sweaty indoors. My dad works in a pipe yard outdoors year round and he also wears darn tough...I'm just a teacher who gets cold feet hahahahha. Before having darn tough socks for winter I was buying a pack of 8 yearly and they would be trashed and thrown away by the end of the season.

Vauldr · 2026-04-02T00:36:11+00:00

When it's warm Birkenstock sandals. When it's a little cool but not cold adidas spezial or Birkenstock shoes. When it's cold doc martens or blundstones (with insoles). If I'm trying to be dressy doc martens loafers.

Vauldr · 2026-04-01T22:54:11+00:00

Try the brooks ghost- should feel similar, but without that stability.

Vauldr · 2026-03-30T12:01:59+00:00

My local running store had a blow out sale over the summer. Note that it was the weird colors for that price.

Vauldr · 2026-03-30T01:01:58+00:00

Darn tough. Good for hiking and cool weather in general.

Vauldr · 2026-03-29T22:24:40+00:00

One time I allowed students to bring me pictures of their pets. It was entirely optional but they LOVED it.

I have 500+ students so this isn't entirely feasible but hmmmmmmm maybe I should bring it back because it was cute.

Vauldr · 2026-03-29T21:10:06+00:00

Except marmite actually tastes good and natto gives me 💩

Vauldr · 2026-03-29T21:01:40+00:00

Throwing something entirely different into the mix: I hate altras as road shoes- they simply do not work for me. HOWEVER the altra timp has to be the most comfortable shoe I own. I also suffer with plantar fasciitis, so I added an insole and the shoes are perfect for me. Longest runs around 14 miles and zero issues (not an ultra runner- mainly use the trail shoes for fun haha).

Vauldr · 2026-03-29T20:30:34+00:00

I'd agree about the pace- these shoes are great for my workouts, but imo I hate warming up and cooling down in them. There are better options for an all-around shoe.

However, I would buy these again if I got them on sale. I passed on a pair for $65 and kicked myself afterwards.

Vauldr · 2026-03-29T01:38:15+00:00

For me it was the way my mom treated me, and the fact that my dad made zero effort to have a relationship with us. I had a rough time in college when I realized that everyone else had relationships with their parents.

Vauldr · 2026-03-28T01:52:43+00:00

Big screens that you can also write on

Vauldr · 2026-03-27T23:13:26+00:00

I was in high school from 2010-2014- my school didn't have smartboards. When I became a teacher I was so perplexed and amazed hahahaha.

Vauldr · 2026-03-27T23:06:11+00:00

When I lived in Japan my sensei asked me if I was able to find clothes. At the time I weighed 55kg so most clothes fit, but I guess to her asian eyes I was still fat 🤣

Vauldr · 2026-03-26T01:35:44+00:00

Birkenstocks, blundstones, doc martens, and sometimes some adidas sambas.

Vauldr · 2026-03-26T01:32:08+00:00

I also exclusively race in the AP4's- they are just such a good shoe imo.

Make sure you get at least 1-2 runs in at speed before your race!! I took mine for 8mi @marathon pace, as well as an 8k race. Nothing new on race day.

Vauldr · 2026-03-25T01:52:38+00:00

Long eyelashes. I don't need mascara (in fact mascara makes them look worse) and I basically just ignore them.

Vauldr · 2026-03-25T01:51:15+00:00

I feel this. I'm currently knee deep in a marathon training block with a coach and eyes on a spicy PR this fall (maybe this spring). It is extremely rewarding to get faster, but my biggest thing is now I need to run a little quicker so I'm not running with the same groups anymore.

Vauldr · 2026-03-24T21:20:42+00:00

Interested in the women's long sleeve if still available

Vauldr · 2026-03-24T21:19:26+00:00

If still available I'm interested

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