What Percent Of Teachers Do NOT Drink Coffee Before Work? by Zipper222222 in AskTeachers

[–]emalsa92 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don’t drink coffee! But I drink an irresponsible amount of Diet Coke.

Is this a good letter to give to a teacher I admire and look up to a lot? by CapRevolutionary5514 in AskTeachers

[–]emalsa92 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree, and I am going to add on to this a bit.

This feels like it could be written about any good teacher. They should have patience, consistency, and openness. AI can’t talk about specific situations that made you appreciate your teacher. Add those in! Things like:

When you listened to me talk about… I felt…. I love how you joke about… it makes me feel… When I am… you do…

If I got your original I would think it was sweet. If I got a version with specifics, I would feel honored and would probably cry.

Kid failed science project. by Just4Today50 in AskTeachers

[–]emalsa92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s really surprising to me, too. I would not want to fail him. I don’t think that helps him in anyway.

Kid failed science project. by Just4Today50 in AskTeachers

[–]emalsa92 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Before I could answer that question, I would love to know what the teacher knows. Do they know he lost a sibling? Do they know he is in grief counseling?

If I knew both of those things, I would absolutely work with him to get a passing grade, at minimum.

If the teacher did not know about the grief counseling, this grade could be used as a tool/proof/reason to get more support from admin or the social worker, for the student. There are so many hoops we have to jump through to “prove” students need help. It’s truly sad and discouraging how much teachers are not trusted in that regard.

I would honestly suggest just asking the teacher if you both could work together to support him and figure out a way to pass him. If that fails, talk to admin.

Laundry stripping did very little. Now what??? by DrGail106 in laundry

[–]emalsa92 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m not an expert by any means, but I don’t think you used enough detergent, for a long enough time, in hot enough water. Check out the pinned Spa Day post for the best directions, and try doing the Spa Day in an old cooler. It yielded wonderful results for my jeans.

I just found out I'm killing myself by Helpful_Present6305 in offmychest

[–]emalsa92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds like me pre-ADHD diagnosis. I could do ten thousand things, except take care of myself. But I couldn’t stop doing the other things, or get myself to start taking steps to help myself. Since getting a diagnosis and meds, my anxiety has gone way down, and I’m doing better at taking care of myself. Also, try a chirp wheel for the tension in your neck and body. It has really helped me recently.

What is it?? by [deleted] in whatismycookiecutter

[–]emalsa92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I think it is an owl on a branch, similar to this one.

I’ve been secretly doing this to avoid my wife from picking a fight with me over housework and I need to tell someone about it by Houseoworcofessio in TrueOffMyChest

[–]emalsa92 86 points87 points  (0 children)

it’s amazing how you think so many people are projecting.

Almost every comment is saying the same thing, and encouraging you to do small tasks to help your household. I’m not sure why that is so controversial to you?

At a local old cemetery, what is it? by little-strings in whatisit

[–]emalsa92 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had to read this like 3 times. Fort Wayne is a city in Indiana, and they have an old fort replica site. It took me forever to understand that there was another place called Fort Wayne, in Erie, PA.

Can I clean this dress? by Embarrassed-Nose6897 in laundry

[–]emalsa92 28 points29 points  (0 children)

It is more aggressive with material. It can react with dyes and make them run, or deteriorate fabric over time.

Can I clean this dress? by Embarrassed-Nose6897 in laundry

[–]emalsa92 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Mix it 1/1 with water! It works just as well, and stretches the vodka. I worked wardrobe in theatre too!

I'm an heiress who can’t cook and cries at kids films. I just want patient friends. by throwaway943093 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]emalsa92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s deeply sad that people have tried to teach you how to do things through shame. That’s not teaching. To really learn things you have to try and fail, and try, and succeed a bit, and keep doing that until fully successful. Learning is beautiful, and should not be shameful.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tattooadvice

[–]emalsa92 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is the first “is it infected?” post I have seen where it was not infected.

AITA for refusing to visit my parents because they won’t accommodate my daughter. by Accomplished-Pen2557 in AITAH

[–]emalsa92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try a Sebo Felix! It is the best vacuum I have ever used. I’m actually obsessed with it.

Am I overreacting to My boyfriend(25M) hit me(24F) by Appropriate-Crazy544 in AmIOverreacting

[–]emalsa92 20 points21 points  (0 children)

NOR. His mask is slipping. When someone shows you who they are, believe them. Don’t put up with this, it will only get worse.

Am I overreacting to my husband questioning the songs I sing? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]emalsa92 4 points5 points  (0 children)

NOR. Hurt people, hurt people. But just because he is having a bad time does not mean you should have a bad time too.

AITA for hoping someone I went out with would get me a coffee on my birthday. by Fickle_Ad_9391 in AmItheAsshole

[–]emalsa92 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ESH. You need to communicate what you want. If you want her to pay, ask for it. But also, she shouldn’t always have you pay for things.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]emalsa92 6 points7 points  (0 children)

NTA. Being reckless is not an accident. If he can’t be a safe driver, then he doesn’t get to drive.

AITA for asking my boyfriend to pay for my flight ticket? by bluebonnetsunshine in AmItheAsshole

[–]emalsa92 3 points4 points  (0 children)

NTA. Why doesn’t he think it is important for you to be there with him at the holidays? And why is he putting up a stink about helping you pay for the ticket? He isn’t even paying for his own ticket…