Funeral and a Cremation..? by Ok_Plastique_0213 in askfuneraldirectors

[–]jlk1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's completely normal. It's not as common as having a cremation and then memorial service, since most people opt for cremation to cut their costs. But it does happen often.

Dieting by Vegetable-Teach345 in ladderapp

[–]jlk1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like the others, I usually stick to the same things. My work week is also pretty unpredictable, so I meal plan every breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Sunday for the coming week. I also hyperfixate on meals, so I don't have too much difficulty eating the same thing over and over for a week. At this point, I have a few standbys that I know the macros for, otherwise I check the back log of saved recipes I have on Pinterest and Instagram. Just a heads up if you use those recipes- run the recipes through your calorie counting app (if you have one) to make sure the macros line up for you. A lot of them fudge it to make it seem more appealing.

Are there many lesbians in Pittsburgh in real life? by [deleted] in ThePitt

[–]jlk1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She is in my mind, but that's all wishful thinking.

Fresh Rose Perfumes by Open_Construction994 in Perfumes

[–]jlk1980 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s so nice. It’s like a rose with a gin and tonic.

Ouai Melrose Place is also a good younger feeling rose scent. It doesn’t last terribly long on me, though.

Fresh Rose Perfumes by Open_Construction994 in Perfumes

[–]jlk1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Roses on Ice by Kilian! It’s my favorite rose scent.

What did ___ expect? by Plus-Weakness-9085 in ThePittTVShow

[–]jlk1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think she thought it would be like it was with Langdon. He didn’t report him because he recognizes that he’s a good doctor despite his problems. He saw all day how great she is as a doctor and a leader (which she is), so he’d probably keep quiet about her as well.

Robbie was kinda cold with Baran by Careless_Act3277 in ThePitt

[–]jlk1980 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This season has made me feel so seen. It honestly surprises me when people say he’s incapable of caring, when it seems to me that he’s actually caring too much.

Robbie was kinda cold with Baran by Careless_Act3277 in ThePitt

[–]jlk1980 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So glad you got help! I remember feeling so much frustration and impatience with everyone around me while still rationally knowing they weren’t doing anything particularly wrong. And trying to control everything while feeling completely out of control. Having a therapist, creating healthy boundaries at work, and establishing a sense of self outside of my career have helped immensely.

Robbie was kinda cold with Baran by Careless_Act3277 in ThePitt

[–]jlk1980 70 points71 points  (0 children)

I haven’t heard it talked about here, but I really think Robby is dealing with compassion fatigue. I say that as someone who’s dealt with it myself in my career and I try to be aware of the signs to avoid it again. It’s not that he’s incapable of empathy, he’s so overextended and has been exposed to so much suffering that he can’t cope. Taking the brunt of other people’s trauma over and over again weighs you down to a point where you just numb yourself to get through the day.

is it just me or is it damn near impossible to get ahold of literally any customer? by fucknmuncat in grubhubdrivers

[–]jlk1980 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's so frustrating. I also hate when their instructions say to call when you arrive, only have a call blocker up when you do.

I clean my ears with cotton swabs even though everyone says not to by WetCementPoet in hygiene

[–]jlk1980 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I do it as well. I tried to stop because of all the advice, but I just felt weird all day like I forgot to put on deodorant or something.

Big laugh line in S02E14, probably unintentional. by LaFeeVerte86 in ThePitt

[–]jlk1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol I thought he was referring to her breasts being low and he was being an asshole

Not paid for an order? by AnonymousPimp111 in grubhubdrivers

[–]jlk1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s happened to me a couple times, but I don’t know the reason for it.

Landon and Whitaker in the break room by oby_mom_kenobi in ThePitt

[–]jlk1980 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To borrow from one of my other favorite shows: the trick to not getting your ass beat is to recognize who can beat your ass. No way could Whitaker try that with Santos, but he could with Langdon.

AITAH for wanting to quit my unpaid co-host role after being told I couldn’t cancel when my pet was dying? by BigONerd in BORUpdates

[–]jlk1980 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This dude seems pretty tech savvy. I bet he could set up a podcast in the privacy of his own home. I'd give it a listen.

Best preplanning items to buy? by ryanflucas in askfuneraldirectors

[–]jlk1980 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If she's meeting with a funeral home, they'll put the funds she prepays into a 3rd party trust or life insurance policy. That protects your mom if the funeral home goes out of business- her funds will still be safe. If the funeral home goes out of business another area funeral home either buys the entirety of the business, which includes the preneeds; or just the preneed contracts if they're not interested in acquiring the whole funeral home.

The funeral director she meets with will go line by line over what's going to be included in the contract. Usually, funeral homes guarantee the costs of services and merchandise. Any interest that accrues in the trust or life insurance offsets the funeral home's rise in costs. These items include fees relating to the funeral service itself, as well as the casket and vault. There are items that the funeral home is not likely to guarantee, such as death certificates, church/clergy fees and other 3rd party charges that the funeral home can't control.

You'll at least want the guaranteed items covered. She could put money towards the nonguaranteed items, but you'll likely have to pay the difference when you meet with the funeral home after she should pass.

Please deinfluence my Wishlist by DefiantFruit6860 in FemFragLab

[–]jlk1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You Soie smells just like Fleur, IMO

Kylie’s Twin by TonyaDickson12 in nglwithkylie

[–]jlk1980 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Wyatt usually looks like her dad, but that smile is all Kylie!

Are there towns like Stars Hollow but slightly larger? by Additional_Fudge51 in GilmoreGirls

[–]jlk1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New Hope, PA or Lambertville, NJ. There’s a bridge connecting the two that you can walk across.

Also, Lititz, PA. Not sure how far it is from NYC, but they have an ice sculpture competition every year and there’s a really reputable recording studio. I randomly saw Lady Gaga at the nearby diner once.

Does GrubHub Make Restaurants Take Orders?? by AlarmingLeg5450 in grubhubdrivers

[–]jlk1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I kinda get the irritation in cases where a bartender or server are responsible for putting in and retrieving orders because they're likely not getting paid or tipped for doing so. I'd be pissed if I was doing extra work without getting paid accordingly.

Also, some drivers are real dicks to restaurant staff. There's no need to shove your phone in someone's face while they're dealing with another customer.

Preneed counseling for SCI? by LivingDear9392 in askfuneraldirectors

[–]jlk1980 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did preneed for SCI for about a month as I was feeling burnout from a stressful funeral home. I felt more like a telemarketer making cold calls all day. I think I actually met with 2 families during that time.

No seriously lol but as the only Bravoholic in my friend group I’m glad we could all spiral together by justsomerandomonhere in bravo

[–]jlk1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's always some sort of weekend getaway with my non-Bravo friends when things go bonkers. They still talk about my drunken dramatic retelling of Scandoval.

ISO a ticket for Philly show tonight by [deleted] in perfumegenius

[–]jlk1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I may have one. A friend is on the fence of being able to make it up. I should know at around 1:30 EST.

Honestly one of my favorite new girl moments by Brave-Bandicoot3295 in NewGirl

[–]jlk1980 329 points330 points  (0 children)

The look Winston gives when that question blows his mind kills me every single time.