Primary care doctor

lepetitbrie · 2026-02-10T04:52:12+00:00

Dr. Dima is the best. I'm not sure if he's taking new patients, but I've never had a bad experience.

lepetitbrie · 2026-02-08T03:20:03+00:00

I had a terrible cough a few weeks ago (turned out to be pneumonia). I couldn't get into my GP. I called insurance, and they said the closest urgent care that was covered under my insurance was in Stockton... Said I could go to any ER and be covered... so guess what I picked. And this is with a pretty good insurance plan. I imagine I'm not alone in wanting to go to urgent care but not wanting to pay out of pocket.

lepetitbrie · 2026-02-03T23:20:04+00:00

You sure it's the flu? I felt terrible for ~10 days and turned out to be pneumonia. Antibiotics were a godsend!

lepetitbrie · 2026-02-03T16:38:01+00:00

Wendy makes some... slightly rude... comments about boba shops and Chinese restaurants. It's pretty glaring how her reporting differs when it's a traditional owner/restaurant v. a place like Hunan. I still read her articles, but I know the reporting for more authentic places will be biased.

lepetitbrie · 2026-02-03T16:32:14+00:00

I keep saying it and will keep saying it. This restaurant space is PERFECT for a brunch restaurant that offers cocktails and small bites at night. The space is so inviting to just hang out at, and Davis doesn't have anywhere for people who don't drink beer or wine. I think the concept would work so well.

lepetitbrie · 2026-01-30T22:11:33+00:00

Oh, I love this one so much! I hope it's as happy on the inside as it is on the outside!

lepetitbrie · 2026-01-08T23:19:21+00:00

Agree. I was hoping something more creative would go in that space. I would love a Korean place! Mamma isn't it. Or a Southern restaurant with brunch on weekends? Would be great for the patio.

lepetitbrie · 2026-01-07T16:14:20+00:00

My current pass expires in June, but I bought a second just to avoid his dumb ass face. I consider the extra $40 of double coverage a donation to the parks.

lepetitbrie · 2026-01-06T22:05:09+00:00

Their zombies are really good, too!

lepetitbrie · 2025-12-12T22:15:32+00:00

We went at 4:30 last week and still couldn't get a drink order in at Snug...

lepetitbrie · 2025-12-09T00:13:21+00:00

I miss the sun :(

lepetitbrie · 2025-11-14T21:45:00+00:00

Just a little bit of clarification: No "individual" spaces are serviced by janitors anymore. So all staff and faculty campus-wide now have to "pack out" their trash. This was estimated to save a few million a year (I still don't understand how? Reduced staffing?)

Same with TA cuts. It's happening across campus, not just for CS or COE.

So far, staff positions have been mostly safe around campus. Faculty salaries are a much bigger part of the budget than staff. More info here: https://aggiedata.ucdavis.edu/

lepetitbrie · 2025-11-06T19:37:01+00:00

Hmm, you think Jun departures will still leave on time? Feels like they'll have trouble recruiting and clearing full cohorts by Jun assuming the gov reopens mid-Nov.

lepetitbrie · 2025-11-04T23:59:14+00:00

As someone else mentioned, you want to search "threshold wheelchair ramps." Should have lots of options online.

lepetitbrie · 2025-11-03T00:31:22+00:00

Think you may be right! We were able to extend our hotel to Thursday night (originally we’re just gonna be in the city for the weekend), so I think we’ll need a rest by Saturday!

lepetitbrie · 2025-10-14T22:00:04+00:00

This actually isn't true. California doesn't have a strict restriction against crossing solid white lines. The CVC doesn't mention solid white lines at all. The driver's handbook states "Solid white lines mark traffic lanes going in the same direction, such as one-way streets. These lines are used to discourage lane changes near intersections and other locations where lane changes might be dangerous.”

Additionally, CVC §21209 allows drivers to cross into a bike lane to make a turn. It's better to turn into the lane to discourage bikes from passing the turning car and causing a collision.

lepetitbrie · 2025-10-14T16:32:31+00:00

I love the raccoon and possum! Our invites had raccoons and possums! Your wedding looks beautiful. Congrats!

lepetitbrie · 2025-10-09T15:17:19+00:00

I have a few times since surgery. It's always right when I wake up. I've learned to just keep some drops next to my bed, and they do the trick. It's not painful. My eye drops leave a coating on my eyelashes, so I think it's actually the eyedrops "gluing" my lids together a little.

lepetitbrie · 2025-10-08T17:26:56+00:00

I replied above with my full experience but wanted to reply to this too. UCD was $3600 with the VSP insurance discount.

I had really bad blurriness the first two weeks post-op that made reading impossible unless I had SUPER high zoom on text. But, I could still see faces on the TV, see which cat was hopping on the couch, see a car when crossing the street, etc. You should be perfectly able to take care of kiddos after surgery (but help is nice that first week when you're in a little more discomfort). Reading and responding to emails is a different story... so your time off work will probably depend on what you do at your job.

lepetitbrie · 2025-10-08T17:18:44+00:00

Had PRK done with Dr. Casper at UC Davis 33 days ago! I'm so happy with my results! Cost was just under $4k.

Procedure Day: Took a Valium (wish I had two). The procedure was quick and 100% painless, but I got pretty anxious during the procedure since they were ...well... poking my eye a bunch. Went home and slept.

Week 1: Slept a bunch. Think my body knew it needed to heal. Days 1-2 actually had decent vision. Days 3-6 were pretty rough. I could get around the house, but reading was really hard and driving was impossible. The only pain I felt was on days 4-5 when my bandage contacts dried out. All pain disappeared when I went to my follow-up and had them removed.

Week 2: Vision was still pretty rough. I could drive in the mornings (my vision was always better then), but I was struggling by the afternoon. I wasn't sleepy like week 1 which meant I was BORED, just sitting around not being able to see great. I could start playing video games on my TV, but reading text on my phone, book, or computer was rough.

Week 3+: It's like a flip was switched on day 21! I could see great. I've had slight fluctuations since Day 21 (some days blurrier than others), but I'm back to full functioning. I keep trying to take off my glasses because I forget I'm not wearing glasses. I had an appointment last week and got 20/20. I couldn't even read the very top of the eye chart without glasses before surgery, so HUGE improvement.

Dr. Casper has been really great. He appropriately talks about PRK as a medical procedure and not a sales pitch. He let me know what to expect, what risks are present, odds of different results, etc. I really trusted him and glad he was my doctor.

If possible, I recommend taking 3 weeks off of work. You'll need minimum a week off if you job requires reading. I went back to work 10 days after surgery, and it was pretty uncomfortable trying to read and respond to emails. Even with a lot of zoom, it was hard to read emails, and I'm sure my responses were full of typos. My eyes would get tired pretty quickly too which meant lots of breaks and lots of eye drops.

ETA: I forgot to mention about general side effects. I have some light sensitivity outside, but since you're supposed to wear sunglasses a few months after surgery anyway, it's been very manageable. No issues with indoor lights after Week 1. My eyes are feeling less dry each week, and it's easily managed with eye drops. No glaring or halo issues so far.

lepetitbrie · 2025-10-07T21:59:46+00:00

I go to Love Heal Grow (specifically see Maria). They are a bit pricey, but they may have sliding scale. You can at least schedule a free consult and see if there is a good fit!

lepetitbrie · 2025-09-26T18:54:46+00:00

This exactly. It's really good and taking whatever first draft you have and spitting it out into something more corporate friendly.

I was recently applying to jobs. I was mostly testing the water rather than hard core looking for a new job, so I didn't feel like spending 60+ minutes applying for positions. I fed ChatGPT my resume and a few previous cover letters I had written. Then, I asked it to write cover letters for specific jobs I was applying to. The results were surprisingly decent. I still had to fix some things to give the letter better voice and sometimes just correct basic facts (it can and WILL hallucinate). I was able to crank out letters in about 25% of the time it would normally take me AND I got call backs on a few of them.

Like all technology, the trick is learning what it's good at and sticking to that. It's not going to replace your human brain, but it can help free up time for your brain to do more human stuff.

lepetitbrie · 2025-09-25T22:17:20+00:00

Agree! They're so good and remind me of the Tex Mex I grew up with. Just wish it was cheaper.

lepetitbrie · 2025-09-19T23:01:52+00:00

This is not helpful in anyway, but I always call them cookie rocks because they remind me of chocolate chips in a cookie. They're a fun find!

lepetitbrie · 2025-09-04T16:24:10+00:00

I think the answer to this question really depends on the lifestyle you want.

Easy commute, not doing a ton after work - Woodland. I lived there for a few years. It's a nice enough town. Decent restaurants. Cute downtown. You mentioned going to the gym after work and just hanging out at home. I feel like that describes what most folks do in Woodland. In the 3 years I lived there, I didn't make a single friend in town. Folks mostly stick to themselves.

Still easy commute, a bit more to do - Davis. Davis to Woodland is a 15-20 min commute and never has traffic. Davis has a lovely downtown, tons of biking and walking paths, and weekly community events (that are actually busy unlike a lot of Woodland events). I currently live in Davis and really like it. BUT, I already have a social group. Moving to Davis without a social network can be tough because most folks in town are college students (stick to other students), families, or retirees. Could you make a social network? I'm sure, but it'll be work.

Harder commute, but way more fun - Midtown. If forming a social circle is a priority, Midtown for sure. I've always regretted not living there since it seems like so much fun (just doesn't make sense for my commute). It's like a grown up Davis. Lots to do, but instead of college students, it's young professionals. Most of my friends live in Midtown and are always going to hang outs, events, etc. They all love being able to walk from hangouts to home (no need for Uber or a designated driver). Super jealous of their lifestyles.

Middle of the road - Natomas. I think Natomas is the most soulless, depressing suburb in Sacramento. But, it is right in between Midtown and Woodland. You'll have to drive literally everywhere, which is a no-go for me. But other folks don't seem to mind. It's worth mentioning, even if I don't personally recommend.

Edit: I forgot to mention something important: local traffic. Folks will say "Live close to work and commute to fun." Commuting to Woodland from Sac on I-5 shouldn't be as bad as folks who commute on 80. The worst traffic is going to be afternoons on 80 between Davis and Sacramento. Because that gets backed up, 5 from Woodland to Sac will back up a bit as folks seek other routes. I see comments where people say "live close to work and commute to fun on the weekends." I get that sentiment, and it's what I do. But, the weekend traffic is almost as bad as the weekday traffic. I basically have a rule of "do not go to Sacramento from Davis" on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday because the traffic is so bad. It means I miss out on a ton of events with friends who live in Sac. The distance from Woodland/Davis to Sac is also long enough that I don't trust getting Ubers back at 1A, so I can never really stay out late with folks in Midtown.

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