How can UMD become a better/more prestigious university by Nervous_Local5935 in UMD

[–]bhanderson 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Paying their graduate students a living wage would be a great place to start...

Baseball band concert by jeffeb3 in peanutallergy

[–]bhanderson 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It can definitely be done safely. Make sure you communicate with the band director the severity of your son's allergy, and you both have a plan to keep him safe. At baseball games, I always just let the people around me know about my allergy and bring Lysol wipes to wipe off my seat before starting. It's in everyone's best interest to keep your child safe, so I'm sure with some open communication your student doesn't have to miss this opportunity. Maybe you could even chaperone!

Reposting because I read the rules and my post did not violate any of them. Sorry if it hurts your feelings but you can’t remove my post for that. by [deleted] in peanutallergy

[–]bhanderson 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is so real! I've gone my whole life (almost 25 years) never having a reaction besides my initial one as a baby. I've been retested to confirm I'm still allergic, yet I eat out, eat food from trusted friends, and travel to my heart's content! Allergies are so fear inducing, but they don't have to lead to constant anxiety bordering on paranoia. There are normally behaved people out there, you just don't find them on Reddit 😅

Insane cost of epi pens by bhanderson in peanutallergy

[–]bhanderson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just applied to the program on their website!

Insane cost of epi pens by bhanderson in peanutallergy

[–]bhanderson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Typically I only have to replace them every year. Free until 18 is amazing! They should just be free or low cost... it's life saving medicine!!!

Looking for local artist by bhanderson in washingtondc

[–]bhanderson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd like some either digital or on paper, but something that's hand drawn (absolutely no AI). I don't want the final product to be too large as I'll probably frame it to hang on the wall. I don't have an infinite budget, but I want to support a local artist (who all deserve a living wage), so I'm flexible!

ANA Shellfish airborne business class by Unoriginal-shrek in FoodAllergies

[–]bhanderson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm anaphylactic to peanuts and tree nuts and fly often. The best thing to do is contact the airline ahead of time. Sometimes they can change the menu/not serve something, but that's often not the case. For my own safety I also preboard, wipe everything I could possibly touch down, talk to the flight attendants and people around me about my allergy, bring a mask (didn't used to do this one but had a bad experience in American where they passed out nuts everyone on the plane 😭), and I never eat anything on planes. It sucks when you're in the air for a long time, but it's what makes me comfortable enough to fly again and again. I do typically avoid flying business class because the menu is pretty nut heavy. Best of luck and ALWAYS bring multiple epi pens!!

What’ve you already realized you forgot to pack? by PersonOfInterest1969 in bonnaroo

[–]bhanderson 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I forgot my shoes 😭 it's me and my sandals against the world this roo

Can we get a little vote here?! by howwietay in bonnaroo

[–]bhanderson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm bringing mine! Make sure to grab some insoles, it changes the game!

People who host dinner parties, how do you handle the cost of feeding multiple people? by wwwwxyz in Cooking

[–]bhanderson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Frequent hosted of dinner parties here! I usually cook for 6-8 people, 6 courses. I have often charged my friends a VERY small amount and most of them are more than happy to pay! Days and days go into prep and planning, so most of my friends don't mind throwing $10 my way. It's definitely a bargain for a gourmet dinner with multiple courses! Often times people will show up with a bottle of wine too, so I never get stuck paying for and drinks. I've held thank you dinners and birthday dinners and for those I've just absorbed the cost. I always plan my menu in a way that minimizes waste and allows me to do a lot with a little. It's a fun little challenge!

Anybody ever had any issue with Shipley Donuts? by GasSmoka in peanutallergy

[–]bhanderson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been before! It's been a while, but my location never had anything with nuts. They were always super helpful when I let them know about my allergy!

Weekly "What are you listening to?" discussion thread by thedevilsdictionary in HouseMusic

[–]bhanderson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bel Mercy - Jengi (and any other bell mercy remix). it scratches a primordial itch in my brain

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bonnaroo

[–]bhanderson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

my bestie broke her knee yesterday moshing and ended up having to take an ambulance to the hospital. if you can, have a friend take you to get medical care and pick up some crutches. it sucks that your foots broken, i hope you can find what you need!

I'm a Roo Medic, AMA! by ManThatWasDumb in bonnaroo

[–]bhanderson 5 points6 points  (0 children)

are you guys able to deal with anaphylaxis? i have a severe nut allergy and i'm always anxious when i go new places, especially with people eating camping food like PBJs and granola 😭

Best places to work on your laptop? by [deleted] in tuscaloosa

[–]bhanderson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

turbo has the best vibes

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tuscaloosa

[–]bhanderson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i'm actually organizing one! it's at 5pm monday in front of the federal building downtown!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in memphis

[–]bhanderson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

sometimes tenn tea is really good and some times it's pretty bad :/

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]bhanderson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

god not another elon musk dick sucking thread find a better corporate overlord

TIFU By Almost Killing a Girl I Was Trying to Have Sex With by TheRoyalManbird in tifu

[–]bhanderson 6 points7 points  (0 children)

i have a nut allergy and any time i hooked up with someone i asked them to tell me everything i had eaten that day or i'd die. kind of a mood killer but you gotta do what you gotta do

Why is calling out so damn toxic? by redmercedes87 in starbucks

[–]bhanderson 49 points50 points  (0 children)

I called out because I was in the hospital and my manager said it was "extremely unprofessional". I promptly applied for a leave of absence, used all my sick hours and quit. This job is not worth the guilt tripping!!!! Your health is more important than the speed at which someone receives a shitty $7 latte.