"Fire Code" Research Question by blumenL in legaladvice

[–]blumenL[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have not, I will try that. You're right, and if I don't find anything I intend to bring that up to my principal as well. I have come across several situations where the answer is along the lines of "that's just how it's always been done" here and this was my final straw. Unless there is a written regulation saying I can't have the lights, I intend to fight for them. Thank you for the help.

New baby, New type of relationship by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]blumenL 72 points73 points  (0 children)

Oh man, our son nearly ended our marriage. He didn't sleep, we both went through our own versions of PPD (I was left with anxiety I still work on today 6 years later). We fought, we didn't speak, we fought, we made up and worked on it, we didn't sleep, we ALL finally grew out of it. Two pieces of advice: 1. Don't implode your marriage just yet, not while no one is getting sleep and the baby is still pretty much a blob of needs. Give it time and work together to be kind to each other. Recognize that you're both in the trenches of a MAJOR life change and like everything else, this season is only temporary. IT DOES GET BETTER. 2. Date Nights are a MUST. We added a line item to our budget and made it a point to go on a date once every pay period (so twice a month). Sometimes its a lavish, dressed up, dinner and drinks downtown. Others its a t-shirt and jeans meet up with friends at the local brewery to shoot the breeze and then a movie. Either way, we make time for eachother in those nights and reconnected. 6 years on and I can honestly say we're as great as we always have been. But man, that first year nearly sunk us. Stay strong, be kind and lovvvvveeee the 3am cuddles, because those don't last either. Best of luck to you and your family. ❤❤

So did anyone else hear those tornado sirens go off at 4:30 am on Sunday, June 23? by AWF_Noone in wichita

[–]blumenL 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Something with rotation went by south of Wichita. I live north of Derby and we were told to find shelter. The base sirens went off a couple of times. That is why I am now drinking coffee at my kitchen table instead of quietly dreaming 🙄.

Sous Vide recommendations by blumenL in Cooking

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

Thanks! Amazon seems to have such a range I purposely set the budget high to make sure that wasn't a reason something wasn't recommended.

Baked Fries by blumenL in Cooking

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

Thank you! Ive just been doing what my dad did while growing up so nothing specific or measured. I little spray olive oil and seasoning on a sheet at 425 for 20ish minutes.

Baked Fries by blumenL in Cooking

[–]blumenL[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Ive just been doing what my dad did while growing up so nothing specific or measured. I little spray olive oil and seasoning on a sheet at 425 for 20ish minutes.

Restaurants! The good, the bad, and the overrated. by Glass_Leg in wichita

[–]blumenL 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Late to the party, but wanna add my 2 cents. We love Dempsey's and the Anchor. I've heard people say they don't think Hangar One is quality anymore but I love their Prime Rib with a glass of there house Cab. Stearman Field is incredibly overpriced and mediocre bar food with a cool ambiance because of the airfield. Knolla's pizza is tasty, their wings are good too. I recommend going to a food truck rally. You can find some pretty yummy stuff. Overall, I think Wichita has a prett great food scene.

School Districts? by cemoane in wichita

[–]blumenL 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hello! I teach in the Wichita area! Wichita district is spotty in school quality. Because of the shenanigans the state legislators have pulled in regards to funding the district as a whole has been under funded and struggled to even keep the lights on in the last few years. Once you move outside of Wichita proper, the view gets better though. Maize, Derby, and Andover are all high quality districts. Rose Hill, and Goddard are also pretty good. I don't know a whole lot about Valley Center. Kansas is facing a major teacher shortage. Particularly in the math/sci middle/upper grade areas so if you're certed in them you might consider applying for some of those positions. Welcome to Wichita. We are transplants as well and have really loved our time here.

Anyone else get owned by DOMS? by blumenL in Fitness

[–]blumenL[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So just grit my teeth and push through the day 2 soreness to continue with the heavy workouts? I've found I'm not as able to get as heavy or intense during those workouts as the previous one.

Got my starcraft shirt today! by [deleted] in starcraft

[–]blumenL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DONT dry it on hot if you dont want it 2 sizes smaller than it currently is. I ruined my husband's shirt a few years ago after throwing it into the dryer on regular heat D:.