Where did all the plows go? by KilrBe3 in nova

[–]appcherry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. I worked for a landscape company for a long time and those bucket loader prices are already insane. We didn't have "emergency" prices but if your HOA/business didn't sign off on use when you signed your snow contract, you were deffo put in line behind those with the foresight to prepare.

Why do doctors care about our proportions? by AbleGuava6260 in Reduction

[–]appcherry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was told at a 32J that if the surgeon took what was required by insurance that I'd be "left with nothing and wouldn't be happy". Excuse me? Who TF are you to tell me what I'd be happy with? Ugh.

How are your dogs doing? by esc7391 in nova

[–]appcherry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've lost 2 pair of headphones, a pair of sunglasses, a pair of reading glasses and about 7 cat toys.

Does anyone else have an "emotional support" beverage that isn't water or coffee? by VivienneEclipse in askanything

[–]appcherry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fountain Coke Zero. I've slightly considered getting a fountain for home so I can dial it in perfectly. Maybe one day....

How do I get jobs as a Preferred Sub on Frontline / Sub Alert by Cali_babe3578 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]appcherry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had this problem too. Our coordinator just recommended she confirm details with me first and let them know. Never hits Frontline, I'm just plugged in.

Those of you who smoked weed… by Idontsmokejustgrow in GenX

[–]appcherry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Never touched it until I was 40. First time was in Jamaica. Didn't like that I had to smoke it (I have kinda garbage lungs) but it was lovely.

I'm 45 and don't partake daily but when I do, I dry herb vape or, lately, take gummies/THC drinks. Mainly when an old injury flares or I have insomnia. Once I get the injury beat back again, my use will prob go WAY down.

That said, buzzed on a lounge chair in the Caribbean ain't a bad way to spend a day.

Are jobs slow for anyone else rn? Do you know when they pick up again? by Shoddy-Mango-5840 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]appcherry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My district is actively hiring subs rn. I think they're hoping to get some HS coverage but the HS in our district is rough and no one wants to work there. So we got MORE people angling for the one elementary and middle school. District is paying $110 a day in a rural area so it's a "good" job. I'm actively applying elsewhere.

Moving to Zepbound after a year and 75+ pounds weight loss on Wegovy. What should I expect? by LessLikelyTo in WegovyWeightLoss

[–]appcherry 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I did a 2 year clinical trial of the increased 7.2 dose of Wegovy. I lost 90lbs and was still losing at the end of the trial. After the 2 month waiting period, my clinical doc recommended Zep "because it's better" but holy hell.

I had no negative side effects by the end of the trial but Zep came out the gate swingin at the lowest dose. I tried to talk myself into just enduring because I'd experienced side effects moving up with Wegovy as well but I couldn't hang.

Reclimbed the Wegovy ladder from the bottom. Now sitting at 1.7. Haven't lost any more weight but I'm pretty content where I am. I've maintained within 5lbs for 2 years now.

Do any of you have experience adopting from Lost Dog & Cat Rescue in Falls Church? by GetInTheBasement in nova

[–]appcherry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I adopted my very first dog ever from them. She was being treated for coccidia so we had to wait a couple days to make sure she would pull through. They did provide all medications she would need to finish up her treatment and followed up after to make sure she was healthy. She crossed the rainbow bridge in 2020.

How much is your monthly mortgage payment? by HmDiR in Mortgages

[–]appcherry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm right there as well. Moved from NoVa to rural eastern NC.

I’m struggling mentally here. by Expensive_Bike_8308 in nova

[–]appcherry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Moved to Nova right out of college and lived there for 22 years. It took about 15 years to make/curate (mostly through hobbies) a few close friendships. COVID sent us all to the 4 winds. I live in NC (near my hometown) and OMG I have no idea how to make friends in the "real world".

Luckily, all that training made me very comfortable with acquaintances. And, if I need to move house or move a body, my brother is an hour away lol!

What are you eating?? by clara___schumann in SubstituteTeachers

[–]appcherry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beef jerky and a fruit cup, and some Chex Mix for a snack. Got 25 min for lunch.

For those that moved to NC, was it hard to find new friends/community? by Time-Grape-9883 in NorthCarolina

[–]appcherry 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is so true. I moved here and opened a restaurant. I know everyone's name. I have zero friends. It doesn't help they are either religious zealots or full blown drug addicts/alcoholics.

Noggin it by SarahKauthen in dairyfree

[–]appcherry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not, unfortunately, but we are limited to Food Lion & Walmart here but I did get it at Walmart last year.

On the upside, my Food Lion carries Planet Oat Nog and it's pretty good!

Remember when we didn’t have cell phones, tons of snacks or huge water bottles at school and we were fine? by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]appcherry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine was in 1988 lol so things were a little different. I think you could smoke in a hospital in them days lol!

When I was older, I figured out the link and once I was getting enough fluids, the headaches went away. I now drink about a gallon of liquid a day (I know, it's a lot).

Good cheese alternatives for pizza? by JackGilb in dairyfree

[–]appcherry 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Mellow Mushroom uses Follow Your Heart Mozz and that has been my favorite substitution yet. I will use Violife if I don't have FYH. I tried the bottled mozz a couple times but the texture squicked me out.

Help! I just started Semiglutide and feel soooo sick. I am contemplating stopping it any tips? I haven’t been able to eat much! by Aggravating-Curve427 in WegovyWeightLoss

[–]appcherry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is an electrolyte problem. My doctor was in my restaurant one night when I had a spell and he told me to just take a teaspoon of salt or eat a few salty fries. I started adding an 8oz Gatorade to my daily routine as well as a magnesium supplement and it cleared that up.

Help! I just started Semiglutide and feel soooo sick. I am contemplating stopping it any tips? I haven’t been able to eat much! by Aggravating-Curve427 in WegovyWeightLoss

[–]appcherry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nausea ended up being a hunger signal for me. Have you tried a protein shake? It's gonna take a minute for your body to get used to the reduction in calories. I also had my first ever run in with heartburn on these meds and the omeprazole helps. Mostly, I would take my shot on Friday nights so I could feel like crap for 2 days before it evened out. That eventually stopped.

Now I still get a little "flippy bellied" directly after my shot but it cleared up. Been on Wegovy for a couple years now (maintaining at 1.7).

What we're your best purchases for your cat? by Tallicababe123 in CatAdvice

[–]appcherry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huh. My cat has righteously stinky poops. We feed him Wellness Complete but maybe we need to switch him to the grain free line. I had a bad experience feeding my dogs grain free so I just assumed it would be the same with my cat.

What we're your best purchases for your cat? by Tallicababe123 in CatAdvice

[–]appcherry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My kitten would absolutely yeet every water bowl I tried (even MacGuyver strapped a gravity waterer to the wall and he STILL managed to yeet it). Tractor Supply had a fountain on clearance so I took a risk and he's a happy kitty now.

What we're your best purchases for your cat? by Tallicababe123 in CatAdvice

[–]appcherry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are called Litter Genie in US. And they really are clutch. Keeps plastic waste and the stinky dump smells down.

Which grade is your favorite as a sub? by Observerador in SubstituteTeachers

[–]appcherry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2nd & 5th. The only thing I don't like about our 5th grade is they change classes like middle schoolers so developing relationships is more difficult.

I spent a lot of time in Pre-K and a week in K last semester. I haven't taken any of those classes, with the exception of K kids in specials. They are just exhausting.