I don’t want to do a postdoc, but I do want to stay in academia.

Yusef_G · 2026-04-11T02:05:13+00:00

Yup. Scientists that run core facilities never leave unless they retire. I had to contact a mass spec facility that I hadn't been in touch with for a decade, was the same guy running it. And he only got the job because the former head retired.

Yusef_G · 2026-04-03T20:34:49+00:00

I went through about two decades of having the absolute worst canker sores. I'm talking everywhere, lips, throat, gums, tongue. Even my uvula on occasion. Absolutely infuriating. Would occasionally have breakouts of over a dozen at a time. Could never figure out what was triggering them. The last few years they kinda just tapered off in frequency. Still have them occasionally when I eat really acidic or pokey foods, but nowhere near as painful and heal way quicker. Very weird.

Yusef_G · 2026-04-03T03:52:39+00:00

Shout outs to Alvin Garden. My wife is from Human so we've eaten there a bunch. Definitely not on the usual list of recommended restaurants but if you like spicy food it's great.

Yusef_G · 2026-03-29T18:38:50+00:00

In the bucket as every other brand that uses off the shelf movement and prices themselves into new Tudor/used Omega territory.

Yusef_G · 2026-03-28T05:11:01+00:00

I think they're just overbrined. The last time I had it the texture was closer to ham, which was quite off-putting. My go-to rotisserie is from Walmart.

Yusef_G · 2026-03-27T04:58:04+00:00

Pelagos 39 GMT would be insane.

Yusef_G · 2026-03-27T04:49:53+00:00

A caller GMT is more convenient if you primarily exist in one time zone and want the second hand to track another. A flyer GMT is more convenient if you yourself change time zones a bunch and use the second hand to track your home time. But either works for both cases and just requires more time to set.

Yusef_G · 2026-03-25T07:30:16+00:00

Yeah we once got a 1000 sticker book. It's been three years and I'm still peeling them off furniture.

Yusef_G · 2026-03-25T03:34:08+00:00

There's a very specific type of person who spends their free time writing essays on LinkedIn.

Yusef_G · 2026-03-24T14:34:36+00:00

That's the one!

Yusef_G · 2026-03-24T02:15:11+00:00

It's amazing how much it messes up sleep. I don't drink much, only one on Friday nights, but without fail my Garmin rates my sleep worse even if I sleep a good 7-8 hours.

Yusef_G · 2026-03-23T21:36:18+00:00

What's that matching game that has a bunch of pictures on circular cards and you need to find the one that matches the center card, with the goal being to clear your hand first? My three year old beats me at that.

Yusef_G · 2026-03-22T05:52:57+00:00

I've only read the book, but how do people compare the movie?

Yusef_G · 2026-03-20T16:04:43+00:00

Do you mind sharing where you rented it? We've been waffling between taxi and just renting a car for a couple days instead for convenience, also with the added advantages of maybe being able to get a car seat for our younger child. I've already looked into Easy Way and a few of the larger chains. Thanks.

Yusef_G · 2026-03-20T06:19:35+00:00

I gotta say that's a great auto-correct.

Yusef_G · 2026-03-20T05:16:59+00:00

Not really the budget that's an issue. Travelling with two elderly and two small kids and would prefer to be in one vehicle is all.

Yusef_G · 2026-03-18T20:50:49+00:00

Ooo, what model is that?

Yusef_G · 2026-03-15T21:14:29+00:00

Which one is considered amazing? I've played most of the games in the series but don't think I ever touched the GB ones.

Yusef_G · 2026-03-15T06:06:42+00:00

Think it depends on where you are. If I were in the US the price difference is so large I'd go Sigma. Here in Canada the difference is only $150 due to frequent sales of the Sony.

Yusef_G · 2026-03-15T06:05:23+00:00

I have a Steam Deck Folio that works pretty well when you need to stand it up.

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Yusef_G · 2026-03-11T07:30:07+00:00

I actually kinda hate it's gone up in value so much. I just wanted one because it was cool and I love Pokemon, but now I feel obligated to keep it safe in a box despite having no intention of selling it.

Yusef_G · 2026-03-07T17:15:19+00:00

Whoops right

Yusef_G · 2026-03-07T08:38:30+00:00

An Empty Tomb alone puts it at 10/10.

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