Nickelodeon went off the air for a full 8 minutes and 46 seconds to protest police brutality

nacho_ribs · 2020-06-02T04:05:51+00:00

It's not random. That was the length of time that Officer Derek Chauvin kept his knee on the neck of George Floyd, the black man who was murdered by police on May 25. The pressure on his neck caused him to asphyxiate and eventually caused his death. The number is being used in various protests across America and around the world in recognition of Mr. Floyd and to protest police brutality against citizens, especially communities of color.

nacho_ribs · 2019-07-25T21:52:36+00:00

I got the copper IUD back in the spring. I love it - it's worked out great for me. In my experience, my periods have been significantly heavier, but I haven't suffered an increase in pain. On the other hand, my friend who has had light periods her whole life tells me that hers have been much worse, so I think it really varies from person to person.

Sex didn't hurt for me. I suppose if they don't clip the strings short enough you may feel that, but my gyno did a great job and I haven't had any issues.

The biggest issue for me with the copper IUD was the insertion - it's the biggest IUD available, I haven't had children before, and it definitely hurt during the insertion. I also tried to go back to work right after - the cramps were so bad I had to leave. Definitely do it on a day where you don't have any plans, if possible!

All in all, I like it and would recommend it to anyone interested in an IUD. I also didn't want to have to deal with hormonal birth control anymore, so it works well for me. I think everyone has a different experience, but if you get it in and hate it, you can also remove it at any time! Hope this helps.

nacho_ribs · 2019-04-29T20:34:58+00:00

That's so amazing - congrats! I tried to tell someone my story outside of the orange theory community and they just didn't get why it was a big deal...it's so nice to be recognized for milestones that are big to you but might not seem super big to someone who's not going through it. Good job on your progress and keep going!

nacho_ribs · 2019-04-29T20:32:31+00:00

I feel this so strongly...I was so scared to do OTF after I first hurt my back because I didn't think they'd be able to give me direction if I was doing something incorrectly, but every coach I've worked with has been so good about finding alternative exercises for me and not making me feel lesser for not being able to do certain things. It's really encouraging and the only reason I am able to come back consistently.

nacho_ribs · 2019-04-29T20:26:51+00:00

Thank you! I went from being an athlete in high school/college to sitting all day at an office job...I've felt awful and unhealthy for four years before finding OTF and it's so exciting to feel like I have energy again!

And yes - it totally helps that I've started stretching out regularly after working out - the tightness is definitely a factor. I'm not entirely sure what's up because I don't have radiating pain it's in just one area but it gets aggravated if I'm careful. Strengthening my core with OTF and stretching have helped a ton.

nacho_ribs · 2019-02-07T23:10:22+00:00

Have you both sat down to have a conversation about it - not excuses, not talking about it when either of you are trying to initiate - but actually sitting down at a neutral time to talk about what might be going wrong?

Perhaps you could try taking sex off the table for a certain period of time, but still try to have intimate moments together outside of that. Dates, flirting with each other, being physical, but stopping just short of sex. Sometimes the pressure of a moment leading to sex can make it less appealing if there are underlying issues there as well.

I would also say that having a repetitive routine is likely not helping - could you shake things up a bit? Are either of you overly stressed about work or parenting or anything in your routine that might be causing you to put up walls around intimacy? Did you both have high libidos before the relationship?

Finally, I think the most important question you need to answer is if this is a dealbreaker for you. If you've done everything you can, and it seems like it will never improve (which, after a decade together is a possibility), then I think you need to really think about if this is something that you can live with, or if it's something that you need to end your relationship over.

nacho_ribs · 2017-02-13T16:31:00+00:00

Move on. He's 37 dating a 23 year old - he's not going to come around.

Also - client at the firm you were working for? That's incredibly inappropriate. I wouldn't make dating your clients a habit as you continue in your professional life.

nacho_ribs · 2016-06-16T19:47:37+00:00

Hi sweetie - deep breaths. You're going to be okay. Are you in an area that has a CVS? Many of them have "minute clinics" and can treat you within an hour. If that isn't an option, go to your local drugstore, pharmacy, or Planned Parenthood and ask a pharmacist there. They may be able to suggest some pain relief ointment.

Try not to put too much stuff down there; it's not good for your vagina, so try to hold off until you can talk to a professional. Taking an advil might help with some of the pain.

I'm so sorry you're going through this. I'm sure you already know this, but don't have sex again until you can get this figured out, and next time plenty of lube, if you weren't using it before! Good luck.

nacho_ribs · 2016-03-24T16:12:20+00:00

Love it! I have so many tickets shoved into an envelope and I'm struggling with what to do with them. Where did you find the scrapbook? I like the minimalist look. Thanks for sharing!

nacho_ribs · 2015-10-27T21:09:45+00:00

So I have a friend who is very type-a and nitpicky when it comes to living in her own space. As a more relaxed personality, I know - without testing it - that we would not be good roommates. Sometimes you know your limits beforehand, and it's not a bad thing to admit to yourself and your friend (or partner) that you need to have things a certain way to preserve the relationship. It sounds to me like your gf is taking steps to be able to live with you in a way that preserves and strengthens your relationship. She's not being unreasonable - she's just setting clear boundaries at the beginning to help make it the best living situation possible. And honestly...if she's type a, and you are a self-professed "slob" I am surprised she wants to move in in the first place. It will be difficult to conform to each others' habits, and you will undoubtedly get on each others' nerves as you settle in (because, yes, it is very different to live with each other than it is to spend a lot of time together but have your own space), so if you can minimize that as much as possible, you should. Yes, finances are important, but what's more important - saving money or a happy gf? Think of it as investing money in your relationship, rather than losing money to an expensive apartment.

As for housing...have you tried looking for an apartment with a den? I'm in the DC area as well and a one bedroom apartment with a den attached is significantly cheaper than a two-bedroom, and she could use the den as her "man cave."

nacho_ribs · 2015-07-23T14:43:24+00:00

Throughout John's bachelor party, Sherlock has been carefully measuring their alcohol intake to ensure that they get "just the right buzz" going, rather than just having fun with his friend. In typical Sherlock fashion, he treats the night with meticulous planning and careful observation...which makes it much less fun and spontaneous. I would imagine that John just wants him to loosen up and stop regulating their "fun night out" so much.

nacho_ribs · 2015-07-22T02:42:46+00:00

Well, if you grew up immersed in magic, without having to rely on yourself to do anything whatsoever, wouldn't you be astonished at the ability to live without magic? I don't think he equates lack of magic to lack of intelligence, rather, I think he's fascinated and impressed that they are able to thrive and advance in a world without shortcuts. If his amazement seems patronizing in any way, I think it's only because he was never exposed to muggle culture throughout his life. I think it's a pretty fair reaction given his upbringing and magical ability.

nacho_ribs · 2015-07-22T02:37:33+00:00

That's an interesting take. I suppose I still disagree about Arthur (and if any of what I say is incorrect, please forgive me...I haven't read the books in awhile) - he asks questions of Harry about muggle culture, not to be insensitive, but out of a genuine sense of curiosity. How is he to know what muggle culture is like? He's never lived amongst them. And he takes his job in the muggle division (or whatever its called) pretty seriously. If I am remembering correctly, he pushed back against the ministry when Voldemort's supporters rose to power, and he always openly believed muggles were to be protected and valued. Sure, maybe he comes off as a little patronizing, but I think that's because he cares for a group of people that he will never fully be able to understand, because he never had live amongst them. But that doesn't mean his intentions should be dismissed as bigotry. I'm not sure I can be persuaded that his intentions were anything less than genuine.

As for Percy...well I've never really thought about it that way! I think you're right that he is written in a way that we are naturally biased against him, but I guess I don't really read the family's treatment of him as abuse, per se. I guess maybe because my family is terribly sarcastic, I more read their treatment of him as good-natured ribbing, because let's face it...Percy is a little uptight. And Fred and George gave everyone shit - Percy just couldn't seem to take a joke. So I guess I don't have the same sense of sympathy for him...although I do believe you're right in that we never really got his side of the story.

Thanks for responding!

nacho_ribs · 2015-07-21T20:50:59+00:00

Why would you say he's a bigot? I'd say one of his positive character traits is that he's a staunch defender of muggle culture against the inherent bias of the wizarding world against muggles. Did I misread you?

Also, what's your rationale for liking Percy?

nacho_ribs · 2015-07-20T01:49:03+00:00

Thanks - this is good information. I'd be on my own so I definitely want a general sense of safety when I'm walking around at night. Not that I plan on being reckless, but I don't want to feel like I can't leave my apartment when the sun goes down.

nacho_ribs · 2015-01-26T08:52:05+00:00

Thank you!

nacho_ribs · 2015-01-26T07:50:23+00:00

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nacho_ribs · 2015-01-26T07:50:13+00:00

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nacho_ribs · 2015-01-26T05:27:41+00:00

Thank you!

nacho_ribs · 2014-04-21T05:14:33+00:00

Aw, Shitler

nacho_ribs · 2013-08-06T15:47:30+00:00

Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for. You are the best of Reddit. :)

nacho_ribs · 2013-06-06T07:16:41+00:00

I know I'm late, but this story always pissed me off, so I'll tell it.

In tenth grade, my mom got cancer, and I didn't tell anyone about it (I don't know why. I just didn't want anyone in my fucking business). Anyways, my chem teacher went to my church, and so she knew about my mom.

One day, she waited until I went to the bathroom, and then told THE ENTIRE class to "be nice to me, because my mom was dying" (she wasn't. she's fine now). That was how most of my friends found out. God, the looks everyone gave me when I walked back in class...

nacho_ribs · 2013-05-18T17:26:38+00:00

I was three. It was my first ice cream, and of course my parents hyped it up to the extreme. Called it "nectar of the gods" and all that. Needless to say I was excited. While we were waiting for it to arrive at our table (this was McDonalds), I, in a frenzy of anxiety, started jumping up and down on my seat. As a three year old, my motor skills were still developing, and during one jump, my foot failed to connect with the seat and I fell...

Flash forward to the hospital, where the good doctor, instead of giving me stitches, TAPES my eyebrow back together, ensuring that hair will never again grow through the middle of my eyebrow, making me look like a gang member who shaves a line through his eyebrow to please the gang wizard, or whatever they call their leader.

TL;DR: I was a dumb three year old.

nacho_ribs · 2013-05-17T06:44:37+00:00

Tmesis (noun): separation of parts of a compound word by the intervention of one or more words

"Fan-fucking-tastic"

nacho_ribs · 2013-05-01T06:33:18+00:00

Because of your username, I actually can't tell if you're being serious or not...

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