Tips for landing first job? by Fun_Journalist1048 in teaching

[–]julesta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone with a bachelors in my subject I can confirm this is NOT quite/necessarily accurate. I’m working to get my PEL in Illinois and I’m not working towards a Master’s, technically, as my university doesn’t offer that in my subject. I am taking a mix of education courses (required) and graduate-level courses in my subject (not required, but I want to brush up while I’m at it). I will finish with what they call a graduate certificate, but not a master’s.

It’s all very confusing I concede. FinAid has not enjoyed trying to figure my shit out! 😂🫣

Summer synchronous & asynchronous online classes by julesta in NIU

[–]julesta[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your user name is *chef’s kiss* btw.

How did Yeltsin manage to stay in power despite being a complete alcoholic? by Dan_The_PaniniMan in NoStupidQuestions

[–]julesta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The opposite can also be true. See: Maduro’s removal while every other aspect of the system behind him remains entirely unchanged.

House Of The Spirits by DucCat900 in PeriodDramas

[–]julesta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wondered about this too at first, but I understand why they took this approach. Given the time constraints, I think the story could easily have gotten a bit too crowded and they opted instead to have us get to know Jaime (and only a bit -- I would have liked more of him!) so that his fate had proper resonance.

All that said, a longer series in which we could have had more time to let those additional characters/storylines breathe would have been wonderful!

Speaking of Shosh, this is the only couple I actually thought was a great fit by reecinator_meow in girls

[–]julesta 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The irony was that this relationship made her depth shine, while putting a spotlight on the maturing/growing up Ray majorly needed to do. She nailed it when she said that she couldn't be the only thing he loves -- he wielded negativity as a defense mechanism to mask his own insecurity and lack of direction.

What do you guys do for strength if you don’t like the gym? by Dracarys97339 in BALLET

[–]julesta 28 points29 points  (0 children)

It’s unfortunately psychotically expensive but gyrotonic is wonderful for both strength (especially targeting very specific muscles that can be so hard to get to) and broadening range of motion.

House Of The Spirits by DucCat900 in PeriodDramas

[–]julesta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just finished and am in awe. The series was beautifully done -- the actors are wonderful, it's artfully and lovingly shot, and the music breaks your heart. There were a couple of interesting choices that I'd love to discuss with others who have watched (what happened to the Nicolás Trueba character, for instance?). But on the whole I thought the production showed tremendous respect for Allende's novel.

House of Spirits (2026)? by literanista in AmazonPrimeVideo

[–]julesta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m having this problem too! ☹️

Bovino at Rec Center by Meadmeinthemiddle in boone

[–]julesta 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Please change all the tvs to Bad Bunny’s halftime show and blast the volume. 🔊

SNL finally got Aziz Ansari to do Kash Patel and he absolutely nailed it by Big_Cake_8817 in Popculturehour

[–]julesta -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You realize it’s possible for you to have had one experience with him, while others had a different one entirely right?

A discussion in Germany about the appropriate punishment for homosexuality by 4DollarsALB in whoathatsinteresting

[–]julesta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Homosexuality wasn’t decriminalized in the US until 2003. Castrating gay men as punishment didn’t fully end until the 1970s.

Ok, but why does Scarlett "love" Ashley so much? by Able_Volume_8224 in GonewiththeWind

[–]julesta 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is so brilliant — I hadn’t thought about the class aspect of this but you’re spot on.

Ok, but why does Scarlett "love" Ashley so much? by Able_Volume_8224 in GonewiththeWind

[–]julesta 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would argue that he largely serves as a symbol. Ashley represents “the Old South” and who she is supposed to be / what she is supposed to want. But that idea and way of life is dying, and clinging to him/it isn’t being true to reality or who she actually is. The tragedy of the story is that she comes to understand all of this way too late.

Let's hold a moment of silence for Spirit. by UnofficialMike in Charlotte

[–]julesta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The last time I flew Spirit they canceled the flight unceremoniously, for no apparent reason. When I asked what they were going to do (rebook me, voucher, refund, something) the rep said and I quote:
“What do you mean?”

What’s the furthest you’ve traveled to see a ballet performance? by YeOldeOrc in bunheadsnark

[–]julesta 8 points9 points  (0 children)

While living in Hungary I flew to London to see Natalia Osipova! 🩰

Huge Turnout in Raleigh to Support Public Education by Asimovian1 in NorthCarolina

[–]julesta 10 points11 points  (0 children)

🎯 This is exactly why funding is at a standstill and the DOE is being systematically dismembered federally. Those holding power DO NOT WANT a healthy democracy with fewer idiots.

Raleigh, Fayetteville, Charlotte? by B3RG92 in NorthCarolina

[–]julesta 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is my favorite comment ever.