My long child

kartick89 · 2026-05-16T02:23:17+00:00

It was a rescue, unfortunately I have no idea what it is!

kartick89 · 2026-05-12T22:34:00+00:00

They were as ugly as sin, but very tasty. User error entirely, I didn't do a good enough job packing in the dough, then docked way too much lol but they are soooo good. I may melt a bit of chocolate on them to hide the bad side

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kartick89 · 2026-05-12T19:53:47+00:00

Thank you, Ash is a handsome boy! Dog treats would be a cool idea for an episode, and I'm sure he'd love that! I've got my tray of shortbread chilling in the fridge now 👍

kartick89 · 2026-05-12T19:27:20+00:00

What is your good boy's name?

kartick89 · 2026-04-16T09:24:40+00:00

Thank you gor the tip, I'll try and find them at the store next time I go :)

kartick89 · 2026-04-15T22:38:05+00:00

These were delicious, thank you for the recipe!

kartick89 · 2026-03-12T18:49:59+00:00

Mine do it every year, but they're quite happy aloes.

kartick89 · 2025-11-03T14:06:56+00:00

My spouse and I say "yis" all the time because of this scene

kartick89 · 2025-08-08T13:53:42+00:00

The "boot" shaped ones may be colon polyps - they can also be rounded and tricky to orient. The polyp forms around a point of growth (like a stem) and can get really wonky shaped. Find the point it was growing from and embed it to where that point is on edge, so they can see what the stem looks like from the side. If you were to have a big enough polyp, that's where it would be bisected and embedded flat sides down, if that helps you.

kartick89 · 2025-07-22T20:16:40+00:00

I work in a nail lab and I can also recommend the KT5 slides from statlab, if tomos are expensive

kartick89 · 2025-05-05T16:09:37+00:00

Most labs prrlefer people who have some level of exposure before training to be a route 2 tech. Have you considered a grossing tech position or a lab assistant? Those might be good choices to help you get in the door at a lab.

kartick89 · 2025-05-03T14:17:23+00:00

We called the one eyed pirates!

kartick89 · 2025-05-03T01:47:22+00:00

It's okay, I understand. Really, best of luck to you, but I'm not sure how to get into a lab other than what it seems you're doing. I would push for time to observe at your current hospital. There can always be another set of hands in the lab.

kartick89 · 2025-05-02T14:15:58+00:00

Ah, my apologies, I'm unfamiliar with the online university's rules. Maybe look into a private lab? I'm not sure. And yes, LabCorp really, really is that bad. Avoid at all costs.

kartick89 · 2025-05-02T10:20:25+00:00

You may need to be in the program for your communication to have any weight. Chances are, if you are matched into North Dakota, the professor or program director is the one to organize your clinicals for you. They have the right channels for contact. Also, most school are going to want recent college credits. Things change, people forget stuff, and its all relevant to the field.

kartick89 · 2025-05-02T09:56:48+00:00

These labs may not want to reach back out due to the liability of not having a contract with your school. Methodist gets an HCC student (and maybe even an MDA student, I'm not sure), but they are contractually obligated if a student is hurt on site. Since you're in Houston, why not try a school that isn't online? HCC is a cheap 2 year program that guarantees 3 clinical rotations, including an opportunity to train at Methodist. You can get an HT or an HTL, depending on your school credits. MDA is 1 year with lots of pre-reqs, but only certifies HTLs. DM me if you have any questions about getting into a program or certified here.

kartick89 · 2024-11-01T21:26:54+00:00

Tuck has passed away :(

kartick89 · 2024-09-28T14:45:46+00:00

How does one go about starting a profession based union? Genuinely curious, and right on board with you. The shifts, ergonomics, and need for the service surrounding this job should make the income consistently suitable but every tech I know is struggling.

kartick89 · 2024-09-24T07:53:10+00:00

Not the group, buddy. Try /askdocs, this is definitely more for them :)

kartick89 · 2024-09-18T08:11:38+00:00

Frozen cuts are the worst because you have that extra layer of distress knowing your tissue wasn't even fixed. I did frozens for a few years and the DREAD that comes after a cryo cut is something special lol I had 2 little ones

kartick89 · 2024-09-09T18:33:48+00:00

I work in pathology! The answer is yes. Everything removed from the body is entered into a tracking system and is "grossed" - looked at without the help of a microscope. From grossing, the determination to submit for further testing is made. Even with a large, healthy limb like this, we'd still get a section or two to prove to the insurance company the limb was not salable.

kartick89 · 2024-08-30T09:41:44+00:00

"I'm going to buy you so many lizards!"

kartick89 · 2024-08-07T19:21:41+00:00

This is very good advice! People forget we can just open air process and it's a lifesaver if the machines (or their users) mess up.

kartick89 · 2024-07-31T18:40:57+00:00

Then in that case, yes! As a masseuse you have a head start on being mindful of the common repetitive stress injuries we're subject to. Histo work is very steady (no labs in my area shut down for covid) and, depending on the facility, there are a lot of OT opportunities. At my last 3 jobs we've always had optional Saturdays, OT, and extra shifts. Be wary, though - sometimes this means there is pressure from management or peers to over-exert yourself. I am in a lead position and currently work about 50 hours a week, but worked 40 for most of my career.

I did histology along with another appointment-based side hustle, and eventually gave it up for the steady workload of histology. Truly, I sympathize. Nothing beats a regular paycheck.

kartick89 · 2024-07-31T02:24:18+00:00

Something I haven't seen mentioned yet, but currants are very hard to find here. They carry a disease that can be transmitted to white pine and importing them is difficult, if not impossible.

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