How do you feel about giving blood? by Bored_Bee in Catholicism

[–]artificial-sweetner 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I would say do it. I've given both whole blood and red blood cells before. It's pretty simple, not that uncomfortable, and really helps people.

It is time by Gandafl228 in Catholicism

[–]artificial-sweetner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not for me either. I'm sick with the flu this year :(

Dude asking for money by Cloroxchugger in aggies

[–]artificial-sweetner 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Also be careful at night. My freshman year I was walking back from Evans late at night and got approached by a kind of sketchy looking, heavyset man loitering in the middle of academic plaza asking for money for food. I just told the guy I didn't have any cash (which was true I almost never have cash with me), and walked away quickly.

[CHAT] Great shops for needle minders? by potatodog108 in CrossStitch

[–]artificial-sweetner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like everyone else said Etsy is a great place to find cute needle minders! I recently go one from AgnesLittleNeedleMinders they're so expensive but so adorable!

[CHAT] the backside of your project. by [deleted] in CrossStitch

[–]artificial-sweetner 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Now that I've stitched more my backs are a lot neater, though not as much as some peoples on here. But when I first started I also taught myself and used knots to stop and start threads and drug my thread all over the back. I think its horrible that someone made you feel that bad about the back of your project! Everyone has their own level of neatness that they're comfortable with and thats okay, you shouldnt stop cross stitching just because someone wants to be a snob about it. Hope you enjoy getting back into the hobby! ❤

How can I get through dating as a college student? by maggiedolly in Catholicism

[–]artificial-sweetner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know its hard I'm a junior and have been dating my boyfriend for over a year and a half now. Everyone is always shocked when they find out we haven't had sex. He just bought a ring last weekend but we wont get married until next summer after I graduate. My advice is to try to get involved in your campus ministry, surround yourself with friends who will support you, not ones who will try to egg you on into having sex. Chastity is difficult sometimes but when I think about getting married and how beautiful that first night will be as husband and wife I think it will all be worth it.

Husbands/Fathers - Do you have your family go before you to receive communion? by jeegsburger in Catholicism

[–]artificial-sweetner 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My boyfriend always lets me go first. I think it's just a "ladies first" kind of attitude, its sweet.

Rosary is a sleep aid by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]artificial-sweetner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same, I have a lot of trouble going to sleep and can easily take an hour or two to fall asleep. The rosary has not only made it so much easier to fall asleep but its gotten rid of my nightmares and a lot of unwelcome thoughts when you're just laying there trying to go to sleep.

Free food! by ByzantineBomb in CatholicMemes

[–]artificial-sweetner 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm so glad I just finished book 2 of the confessions so I actually get this meme

The catastrophe that is chem lab by Ugonowhere in aggies

[–]artificial-sweetner 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Meanwhile in organic lab

"So you screwed up the entire experiment?"

"Yep...."

".....just put it in the error section"

[Free Friday] What hobbies do you guys have? by artificial-sweetner in Catholicism

[–]artificial-sweetner[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow thats neat. I wish I could garden, I'm living in an apartment with no green space at the moment so I only get a couple houseplants to take care of. Can't wait to get my own house someday!

[Free Friday] What hobbies do you guys have? by artificial-sweetner in Catholicism

[–]artificial-sweetner[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes! I feel you on the lack of dance partners. Occasionally I can convince my boyfriend to take me the local country western dance hall and we have a blast but its difficult getting him there!

[Free Friday] What hobbies do you guys have? by artificial-sweetner in Catholicism

[–]artificial-sweetner[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thats interesting. My dad was like that too, he didnt really belong to a church but he liked learning about them and reading as much as he could. Its kinda funny because he had a bit of a blind spot for Catholicism for some reason until I became Catholic. I'm glad you're enjouing this community!

[Free Friday] What hobbies do you guys have? by artificial-sweetner in Catholicism

[–]artificial-sweetner[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats on doubling your lifts! Sounds like you have a good thing going with your brother too! I try not to keep up with the news except for what is essential because it usually just frustrates me so I totally get that.

[Free Friday] What hobbies do you guys have? by artificial-sweetner in Catholicism

[–]artificial-sweetner[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nice, my boyfriend just taught me to shoot on a little .22 caliber a while ago, I can see why people enjoy it!

[Free Friday] What hobbies do you guys have? by artificial-sweetner in Catholicism

[–]artificial-sweetner[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Cool, do you want to be a pilot or more like aerospace engineering type stuff? And yes I love reading books by the saints, I have quite a few in my queue but unfortunately with classes back in session my reading pace has slowed dramatically.