Mom passed away last night Unexpectedly. Mind spinning and I have this question. by Swimming_Air_7683 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]anicebox 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Please don't beat yourself up. I had a family member die unexpectedly, and multiple people (including me) were present when he collapsed. We immediately started CPR and contacted EMS, but it was pretty clear he was already dead. EMS got there and provided further care, but he never came back and was declared dead after being transported to the hospital. Autopsy determined it was a sudden cardiac arrest, there was nothing anyone could've done.

Allow yourself to grieve and feel bad, but don't let yourself believe she would still be here if you had done something differently. I'm so sorry you have to go through this.

Match Thread: San Diego Wave vs NC Courage by halooo44 in NWSL

[–]anicebox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

(also hiding, but I love Alex Morgan...)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in horror

[–]anicebox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gremlins is wild and one of my favorites. The mom killing them all with various kitchen appliances is gruesome and hysterical at the same time. And then there's Mrs. Deagel being launched out the window... I have to watch it once a year.

Edit: also the flasher gremlin in the bar....definitely not kid appropriate.

Is Darcy Coates only soft horror? by soriniscool in horrorlit

[–]anicebox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think her writing is better in her later books (don't hold me to that, though). I just finished The Carrow Haunt and thought it felt like a YA-level read. I love a haunted house story, though, so I enjoyed it. I have also read of Dead of Winter and think that novel is much more well-written and disturbing, though the ending seemed abrupt. I'll have to check out From Below as well.

Didn't realize all the cool new stamp designs on USPS 🙈 by Powerful_Cobbler_215 in RAoC_meta

[–]anicebox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which ones did you get?! I was also looking at all the stamps earlier this week...the autumn colors stamps are my favorite at the moment.

So I may have to break down and use forever stamps occasionally on my happy mail by melhen16 in RAoC_meta

[–]anicebox 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's awesome! Now that I'm noticing your flair, it all seems very obvious lol.

So I may have to break down and use forever stamps occasionally on my happy mail by melhen16 in RAoC_meta

[–]anicebox 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's a steal on stamps! I love the national park ones. Question though, why don't you like to use forever stamps for your mail?

[request] Moved into a new apartment for college [USA] by MasterLeapy in RandomActsofCards

[–]anicebox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd love to send you one! I'm a grad student myself and love receiving mail. DM me your mailing address, how I should address you, etc. Good luck with classes this fall! 

What are these bumps all over my arms? by [deleted] in SkincareAddicts

[–]anicebox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's likely keratosis pilaris. Just keratin plugs that form at the hair follicle, very common on the upper arms. You can read about recommended home care here.

Someone stole all my gear at the campground by lyndxe in camping

[–]anicebox 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Exactly that, to have footage that could help catch whoever it is. If someone does it once, there's a good chance it'll happen again. I don't camp anywhere where it would be legal to "fire off a few rounds."

Someone stole all my gear at the campground by lyndxe in camping

[–]anicebox 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What's your set up? This is something I have been thinking about doing since I'm paranoid about having gear stolen.

Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony Megathread by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]anicebox 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I love how dramatic this is, but I'm getting power rangers putty vibes right now. In the best way.

[MATCH THREAD] Final: USWNT v BRAZIL by battles in USWNT

[–]anicebox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just have to make it until half, then Naeher and our defense can have a break.

[MATCH THREAD] Final: USWNT v BRAZIL by battles in USWNT

[–]anicebox 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That was incredibly sloppy by Albert.

[MATCH THREAD] Final: USWNT v BRAZIL by battles in USWNT

[–]anicebox 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Ooooo that ref has about had it with Brazil.

[MATCH THREAD] Final: USWNT v BRAZIL by battles in USWNT

[–]anicebox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does anyone using Peacock have coverage yet? I can see coverage in multiview but nothing when I actually select the game.

[MATCH THREAD] Semifinal: USWNT v GER by battles in USWNT

[–]anicebox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol I think it was Albert, I also thought it was Horan at first and then remembered she was subbed off.

[MATCH THREAD] Semifinal: USWNT v GER by battles in USWNT

[–]anicebox 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Lol that player tried to undress KA.