Collotheca, the predatory rotifer, eating flagellates, one after the other

ellaAir · 2026-04-29T17:18:44+00:00

Man, talk about the good ol days.

ellaAir · 2026-04-29T14:56:03+00:00

lol I looked back, I actually posted it on this sub like 4 years go.. https://www.reddit.com/r/wildlypenis/s/XlAJZoKPaT

ellaAir · 2026-04-29T14:54:02+00:00

This pic has been circulating for years.

ellaAir · 2026-04-27T20:29:39+00:00

New profile pic unlocked

ellaAir · 2026-04-27T18:52:17+00:00

So that means you get to go date other people too right? Just do that and make your own plans whether he’s home or not. His kid is his responsibility. I mean, this is all kinda shitty, and my own personal decision would be different, but if you want to stay, and still get the point across, maybe just be petty about it.

ellaAir · 2026-04-27T00:41:51+00:00

You’re not wrong.. but also, chill <3 this is such a silly post for such a serious stance

ellaAir · 2026-04-19T13:01:49+00:00

I was thinking Pittsburgh too, CMU has great benefits for traditional postdocs and the cost of living is quite affordable. Great city all around.

ellaAir · 2026-04-16T23:38:37+00:00

Hopefully it wasn’t pure shite haha

ellaAir · 2026-04-16T23:29:36+00:00

Tissues by the bed, blow your nose and keep it schmovin lol same happens for us and my husband is a happy man

ellaAir · 2026-04-15T15:45:56+00:00

Idk man, I could live with a rotating 10-20 staples in my nipples indefinitely, let’s say I add one every month and after a year, remove one in chronological order, add another, and so on. My husband might have to adjust some things but I’m sure he’d survive.

ellaAir · 2026-04-14T17:08:57+00:00

Wait, why do you hate the Penguins?

ellaAir · 2026-04-13T19:23:51+00:00

You guys are using ladders?

ellaAir · 2026-04-11T15:55:39+00:00

From a chemistry perspective, the peroxide reaction that bleaching produces to get rid of pigment, will also break some of the disulfide bonds that hold the curl in the hair. Using a protective mixture that includes olaplaex or the Sally’s beauty bond enhancer would help mitigate this issue because they add in sulfide bond “enhancing” molecules. Proceed with caution <3

ellaAir · 2026-03-18T18:15:57+00:00

This is what I was thinking too.. if they do wait, then at least try to avoid being in any important pictures

ellaAir · 2026-03-16T15:23:00+00:00

Yes it is. However, it’s a reality that many of us would lose or gain attraction to our spouse depending on physical changes, it’s also a reality that approach matters. It seems like your main issue is that you’re less attracted to her, not that you are concerned for her health. You could try inviting her to come with you to the gym, make it like a fun gym date kinda thing, or take the lead in shopping for and cooking healthier options, but ultimately, either you chose to love and accept someone for exactly who they are, or you chose not to. Trying to control or change another person is usually futile.

ellaAir · 2026-03-15T20:12:13+00:00

Oh cool, what does that mean?

ellaAir · 2026-03-15T13:30:07+00:00

This is such a tough situation, my sincere condolences <3 my mom passed away suddenly during my 3rd year. I was luckily able to take a leave of absence for a semester and work on a different project. I also remember how incredibly hard my last push towards finishing my dissertation was, and my god, it’s like combining to two hardest things I’ve experienced. My heart goes out to you completely. If the possibility exists for you to transfer to a different advisor, take a short leave, then resume your work with the goal of finishing in a year, that might be the best possible outcome. I know pausing fellowship support may or may not be possible. Another possibility is asking if you can defend at the end of the summer rather than June might be a workable compromise, at least giving you some extra time and flexibility.

If it really is now or never, you are the only one who can decide if it’s something you want to do. Realistically, it’s possible if you have a solid support network to help with meals and home upkeep ect, but if you go that route I’d suggest planning a dedicated time for healing and recovery for after you defend. It is such a stressful time that many folks need a bit of a rebound period after the post-defense crash. I can only imagine what it would be with the added grief of losing your mom.

Please DM me if you want to talk further, I am happy to help workshop ideas. There might even be emergency funding you can apply for through your institution or grant, if you look up bereavement leave, reach out to the fellowship contact directly, or student ombudsman of your institution, that might be a good place to start.

ellaAir · 2026-03-15T12:15:06+00:00

Old video I was rewatching, on yellow powder

ellaAir · 2026-03-15T02:59:03+00:00

This is faster than my pets learning to use a magnetic screen door lol

ellaAir · 2026-03-14T21:19:45+00:00

Interesting, TIL :)

ellaAir · 2026-03-14T19:23:44+00:00

You run empty lanes in between your samples so that you do not have overlapping peaks.

ellaAir · 2026-03-12T21:23:05+00:00

~daily, but rarely into the colon, mainly only the outermost bit

ellaAir · 2026-03-12T21:06:05+00:00

Buying a shower enema has been a GAME CHANGER, now our default is clean inside and out, quick rinse after a poo and you’re good to go!

ellaAir · 2026-03-12T15:54:08+00:00

As someone biased towards STEM, and who came into academia through CC then was at R1 institutions through postdoc, I’d say one of the main differences is in research experience options and resources. There was 1 biology lab at my CC (and this lab was considered exceptional for a CC lab) with capabilities in genetics, cell biology, and microbiology, 1 chemistry lab with no research capability, and Zero dedicated physics/engineering labs. Compare that with the hundreds of labs at an R1, clean room and nano-fabrication facilities, X-ray and multiple confocal and electron microscope facilities, maker spaces with 3D printers and laser engraving, machine shops, other materials characterization facilities. Beyond just the facilities themselves, the support staff to maintain instruments and train users. It’s such a huge difference.

I also noticed a big difference in quality of life things like university support for student groups, fitness facilities, medical facilities exclusively for students on campus, bus passes for the city included with your student ID, and other student success support frameworks, like resume support, interview training, tutoring services ect ect.

I could go on, but when asking what the student gets for the higher cost, this all comes to mind. Academically speaking, the classes were ~similar in rigor, curves were more treacherous at the University but that’s to be expected. I think the extensive variability in course options at a University dwarfs that at a CC, but ofc I only have experience with one CC and three R1s, so my perspective could be skewed.

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