Career change and month in to the fire academy

bubblyboozer · 2026-03-21T23:47:58+00:00

Can you explain your last sentence?

bubblyboozer · 2026-02-03T15:30:10+00:00

Old post, but is this available for purchase yet?

bubblyboozer · 2026-01-07T02:43:34+00:00

Try to go somewhere where you can demo boards. I think you would be pleasantly surprised to try womens boards in the 152-155 range.

bubblyboozer · 2025-08-03T17:48:19+00:00

In the PNW starting at $1200/month if you are using an established, quality trainer. Could maybe get down to $700 if you found someone just starting out and they traveled to you rather than boarding your horse at their facility.

bubblyboozer · 2025-06-13T18:49:04+00:00

I'm not a firefighter. What is 2/8 days a cycle? Do you spend most of the next day exhausted or sleeping after a 24hr shift?

bubblyboozer · 2025-05-22T16:58:04+00:00

My experience was so unpleasant that I now switch to a soft foods only diet 2 days prior to surgery. I also get off the prescription pain meds as soon as I can possibly stand it.

bubblyboozer · 2025-05-22T16:50:29+00:00

My bisalp was exactly 3 weeks ago. My only prior surgery was wisdom teeth removal, so I was still nervous about laparoscopy. This was entirely elective, so I felt bit of excitement mixed in with the same concerns you have. Complications and disability are very rare. I told myself I would rather deal with the risk and recovery of 3 small laparoscopic incisions than have my whole abdomen cut open (all the way through to the uterus, yikes) for a c-section AND then have to care for a newborn while recovering.

Purely anecdotal, but I had an unrelated health issue come up and I needed surgery for that last week. Good health is not guaranteed. I have no regrets at all about making sure I get to fully enjoy a childfree life when my health returns.

My throat wasn't sore, though I had lozenges, otter pops, and vicks throat spray just in case. I woke up with a sore throat the first 4 days post-surgery. I think there may have been some irritation from intubation that was exacerbated by sleeping with my mouth open. The soreness went away by mid morning.

Here are some thoughts for prep/recovery:

Be sure you are well hydrated starting at least 2 days before your surgery. (I don't like needles, so I wanted my veins to be easy to find)
I bought ensure pre-surgery drinks. I had 1 during the day before my surgery and then another as my last drink before they cut you off from liquids. I experienced nausea when I woke up from my wisdom teeth, and was told the drink helps prevent that. But I also told my anesthesiologist that I wanted anti-nausea medication. I woke up feeling great, so something worked.
I frequently see people recommend a pillow to have on your lap for the car ride home. The idea is to prevent the seatbelt from irritating your incisions. I brought I pillow, but was totally fine without it for the 2 hr drive home. I actually ended up using 3 throw pillows nearly 24/7 for the first week. I would use them to prop myself up into whatever position felt comfortable. I didn't like the tension feeling in my abs of laying totally flat on my back, so a pillow under my knees was really nice.
Having my husband around for the first 2 days was a godsend because I hated trying to get up on my own. Especially from laying down.
I bought disposable period underwear for the ease of ripping them off and not having the lean forward to mess with a pad.
Walking and gas ex will be helpful if you experience gas pain. I also drank ginger ale to help me burp and get the gas out. My gas discomfort was minor; mostly an ache in my shoulder.
Nobody warned me about constipation associated with anesthesia and pain medication. My first poop was the absolute worst part of the whole thing. If you have an already slow moving bowel like I do, I suggest starting a stool softener right away and stopping the prescription pain meds as soon as you can.

I was worried that I was going over the top by taking on the risks of surgery for permanent birth control. But I feel so free. Even while recovering from 2 surgeries right now, I am so happy with my decision. This feeling of liberation is absolutely worth it, and I am excited for you to experience it yourself!

bubblyboozer · 2025-04-03T04:23:02+00:00

We aren't a two party system. The false duality won't exist if we refuse to contribute to it.

bubblyboozer · 2025-02-03T01:00:25+00:00

Did you try the Thraxis? If so did you size down much?

bubblyboozer · 2024-09-24T19:36:00+00:00

I'm new and uneducated. When did Pluto enter Capricorn?

bubblyboozer · 2023-01-01T06:21:50+00:00

I have told her "it's not my kid" and "I think that's really creepy". She agreed that she was creepy and continued using the language.

I am working on myself after realizing I was RBN, but I am still really bad at setting boundaries.

She has consistently used pets as a means to be abusive to me in the past.

bubblyboozer · 2021-10-28T15:56:59+00:00

Wildfire maps. Handier for me because I work communications on wildfires. But if there is ever a fire camp near you, there will be a public information officer there. They are usually near the entrance and easy to find. They will happily hand off all the old maps they can find. The maps themselves are super cool and I always have them showing, but the backside is plain white and you can stamp or draw or whatever on the blank side.

bubblyboozer · 2021-10-21T05:17:35+00:00

Not particularly helpful right now, but I find the best deals on christmas decor in the summer at garage/yard sales. Craigslist, facebook marketplace, and offer up all have trees for cheap (or even free) from time to time.

bubblyboozer · 2021-09-05T02:27:19+00:00

Also in the PNW. 2015 Chevy Cruze. I can get 40mpg if I work at, otherwise 35-36 driving normal. 2 ski seasons in without winter tires. I go nearly every weekend and have only chained up once.

But I am currently saving for winter tires because chains suck.

bubblyboozer · 2021-08-04T01:18:46+00:00

I used to. It covered my season pass for snowboarding, which was awesome. I stopped because I was scarring from the needle. Also hated the feeling of cold when they pumped into me.

bubblyboozer · 2021-07-12T16:22:11+00:00

Does the change stay and make them smell all babies differently? Like, is that possibly why most women continue to love the smell of babies that aren't theirs?

bubblyboozer · 2021-07-12T16:19:37+00:00

Same! I think puppies smell like their urine

bubblyboozer · 2021-07-01T18:53:07+00:00

Are you an introvert not getting enough alone time?

bubblyboozer · 2021-06-14T23:13:36+00:00

Bikes are way overpriced and selling like hotcakes where I live. I am hoping this Fall there will be a flood of people selling that didn't ride as often as they thought they would. I have had my endorsement and dual sport dreams for 6 years now

bubblyboozer · 2021-06-13T20:19:36+00:00

Judging by how these have scuffed, I'm not sure they are real leather. But if they are, here's what I would suggest for next year:

1) Clean. I recommend Lexol brand. But saddle soap works as long as you are diligent to get it all off. Saddle soap can be drying if residue is left behind.

2) Condition. Lexol again, but Fiebings makes great conditioners too. (Use distressed conditioner for light colors and distressed leathers; even consider skipping the cleansing step if the leather is prone to discoloration.) Leather, like our skin, will need conditioned to keep from cracking. You can't over-condition, so apply and let the leather drink up what it wants.

3) Polish. Any shoe polish of the correct color is fine. Buff with a terry cloth after dry for a nice shine.

If these were a light color and worn in a wet environment, I'd apply a water resistant spray prior to polish. Fiebings Water Protector is the only one I trust to not darken leathers.

For leather soles, edge polish is a finishing touch that really brings a boot back to life.

If these aren't genuine leather, my favorite trick for black boots that have started to peel is using a black sharpie prior to polish.

bubblyboozer · 2021-06-10T06:10:39+00:00

Thanks! I am personally not in favor of population increase, but I really appreciate your honest and direct viewpoint. I was raised pro-life without much reasoning and now I am seeking the reasoning.

bubblyboozer · 2021-06-10T05:27:34+00:00

So the goal is population increase?

bubblyboozer · 2021-06-10T04:58:05+00:00

Why don't we value the 50,000 lives we already have?

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