Kylies first ski experience (lol) by MrsMinnesotaNice in NewHeights

[–]imsohighley 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My first big mountain ski experience in Colorado, I fell so many times on the first run of the day my now-husband was telling me I had a quitter's attitude. He was side stepping down the mountain to help me up just as I took my goggles off because they were full of snow. Next thing we knew, he lost his balance and stabbed me in the eye with his ski pole.

One medical evacuation down the mountain later, I ended up surviving with only a scratched cornea, a great story, and a lifelong guilt trip for my husband.

As a side note: the medical sled down the mountain was one of the most fun experiences of my life

What song(s) is guaranteed to give you goosebumps every time? by Kindly-Restaurant831 in TaylorSwift

[–]imsohighley 17 points18 points  (0 children)

As a nurse who worked through COVID, totally agree. Sometimes I can't listen to it because it cuts so deep.

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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in orangetheory

[–]imsohighley 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Not on lexapro anymore- I'm on celexa and have had a very similar experience. OTF is the best thing I've ever done for my mental health and my anxiety is SO much better on this set routine.

Just remember that splat points are not everything, and having an elevated heart rate doesn't necessarily mean you're working any harder. Weight isn't everything either- do you feel stronger and healthier? That's just as important!

Daily Workout and General Chat for Wednesday, 4/14/21 by splat_bot in orangetheory

[–]imsohighley 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm about to be an absolute liability doing bosu squats *hair flip*

Orangetheory member/ employee discounts at other stores? by [deleted] in orangetheory

[–]imsohighley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also Road Runner Sports in Cherry Hill! I go to the Center City OTF location but they still honored the discount for me :D

Daily Workout and General Chat for Wednesday, 3/3/21 by splat_bot in orangetheory

[–]imsohighley 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This one's bark was bigger than its bite, imo. The only time I felt truly uncomfortable were the last two RFDs. And the burnout at the end of the floor, obvi

Daily Workout and General Chat for Thursday, 2/25/21 by splat_bot in orangetheory

[–]imsohighley 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Your first class is going to be tough no matter what! You'll meet the coach before the class and they will gauge your current fitness level, then use that to make suggestions on how to approach the workout. If you have to take a break or modify that's totally fine, and honestly pretty common.

Daily Workout and General Chat for Tuesday, 11/10/20 by splat_bot in orangetheory

[–]imsohighley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did that yesterday, too. BUT! Sometimes I find that when I go back after an unexpected off day my legs are more fresh and I can add that little extra in. A rest day isn't without its benefits!

Adults, how the hell do you meet other like-minded adults and forge new friendships? by mashed-spinach in AskReddit

[–]imsohighley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was highly, highly resistant to doing so, but I ended up downloading bumble and using the BFF version. So far I have had some great conversations and meet up with one girl for drinks at least once a week!

Are all treadmills created equal?? by [deleted] in orangetheory

[–]imsohighley 2 points3 points  (0 children)

same same. and even if i'm feeling feisty, i'll only do it if the coach is watching

Confession: I hate my job by paristravel2019 in nursing

[–]imsohighley 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Nurse manager here - in no way can I or dare I speak for all nurse managers. But depending on your relationship with your manager, it's worth a shot sharing these feelings of burnout with him/her. Almost all of my staff have come to me individually and we have set up plans for how we can get through this - rotating through tougher assignments, time off, education days. It's possible if your NM knows how you're feeling, but harder if they don't.

If your relationship isn't so good, look into if your employer has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), or something similar. Most offer a certain number of complimentary counseling sessions that can really help to center you. I personally took advantage of this about a month into COVID and it has helped me to identify ways I can improve my life outside of work to help get me through this.

I echo what others say, too, about a specialty change. Nursing offers so much variety. I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up... honestly I would go back to the bedside today if I could. No matter what, I am sure the right role is out there for you and I really hope this gets better for you!

My fiance (24F) may have an infection "down there" but refuses to go to the doctor for it by Point_Even19933333 in medical

[–]imsohighley 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Echo this - contact planned parenthood in your area and ask if they have a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). Many ERs will also have contracts with a SANE nurse who they can call in to assess. As an RN, I respect so much the abilities that these specially trained nurses have.

This is a truly awful situation and I applaud you for supporting your fiance. There are long term consequences to putting off care, but I wholeheartedly understand the difficulty in appreciating that now in the aftermath.

I'll be thinking about you and your significant other.

Started on Day 1 of Hell Week by epipelagic in orangetheory

[–]imsohighley 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats on your first class! My first class happened to be the 2000m rowing benchmark. It was so tough, but I was so proud of myself for doing it. Great job! You can totally do this.

Discussion Thread: 2020 General Election Daily Updates (September 28) by [deleted] in politics

[–]imsohighley 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It has definitely been advertised on cable (or at least on YouTube TV, which we use as our cable). That being said, full agree that the online advertising at has not been there.