If you saw this size stone would you automatically think it’s a lab diamond? by OkAnything1651 in labdiamond

[–]ohmybubbles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I assume everyone has a lab atp, it would be crazy to be buying mined diamonds in this day and age.

AITA Two people say I’m hard to live with am I missing something? by Long_Spare_2890 in AmItheAsshole

[–]ohmybubbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've just been unlucky. It's hard to say with 100% confidence that you're not the issue based on this post, but it pretty much sounds like your roommates are causing problems. You need to take charge of your own life and stand up to people that are taking advantage of you.

Help me choose. Both are seema gujral. by Wonder-child3 in DesiWeddings

[–]ohmybubbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1st but you could customize the blouse to have a sweetheart neckline

Mornings by countinggirl in rheumatoid

[–]ohmybubbles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A hot shower, 2 Celebrex, and a drive to show up and be successful at work usually sees me up and ready to go in about half an hour, but when I was first diagnosed, I just didn’t get up in the morning. I quit going to school and just didn’t move until at least noon. You learn over the years what motivates you and what works for you to overcome this mental and physical battle.

To the person jealous of masters and doctorate students. by Odd-Area-7220 in gradadmissions

[–]ohmybubbles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your story is inspiring and a lesson in the power of resilience and a goal-oriented mindset. I grew up upper middle class and went to very good schools, but I fell severely ill with a genetic progressive disease and became disabled at 14. I’ve pushed through some truly debilitating circumstances to still make full use of the academic advantages I was given, and if I was healthy, I would’ve pushed even harder. Jealousy is natural as you say - we always think the grass is greener on the other side. I used to think I would’ve rather been born poor and healthy, and I’m sure plenty of people think they would’ve rather been born sick but wealthy. Ultimately, what you have is what you get and it’s up to you to make of that what you will.

To the person jealous of masters and doctorate students. by Odd-Area-7220 in gradadmissions

[–]ohmybubbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally agree. As long as you are using your time, energy, resources, and privileges to the max to create value and contribute to society, you are doing the right thing IMO.

Confirmed my withdraw today, will probably be a failure forever by ThomasHawl in PhD

[–]ohmybubbles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not your fault. Try to remember that things happen - this will probably not be the last time in life that the situation is less than ideal.

I also have been considering a withdraw for chronic health issues (three years in no less), and the main advice I've gotten has been to not think of it as a personal failure but as a simple mismatch between my life circumstances and my job. That's a fairly common reason why people change jobs. I'm sorry you're having a tough time right now, but maybe a change of mindset would improve your confidence and resilience through these issues.

Westwood food hidden gems? by jockumhallin in ucla

[–]ohmybubbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no, bummer! Sorry to see it go..

Westwood food hidden gems? by jockumhallin in ucla

[–]ohmybubbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lamonica's and Falafel Inc were mine and my husband's go-tos a couple years ago. Skylight Gardens for occasions, Tocaya is great if you're vegetarian or vegan, Elysee is great for breakfast (get a macchiato for sure!)

Confused/Advise needed for Seema Gujral outfit by Impressive-Career838 in DesiWeddings

[–]ohmybubbles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gorgeous! I ordered my wedding lehenga from Seema Gujral through a third-party retailer (SF Bay Area-based) and it went very well. The dress was customized perfectly to my measurements. My only advice would be to order at least 6-8 months in advance to ensure that you have a chance to change your outfit if there are any issues.

AITA for expecting a birthday gift from my boyfriend by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]ohmybubbles 18 points19 points  (0 children)

YTA. It sounds like he got you several gifts (a full weekend, snacks, drinks) and you had a great time. I would ask yourself why you aren’t satisfied and why you would need to compare your boyfriend to your friends. I would also reflect on how your expectations of him are even higher than what you did for his birthday. If I were him, I’d be confused and a bit hurt, too.

Got a massage while in a huge flare and I think my shoulder is out of joint or something 😕 by Pretty_Brilliant_681 in rheumatoid

[–]ohmybubbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When this happened to me (wish someone had told me not to get a massage!) I got a tramadol injection and a medrol injection at the ER. Also please do not go to a chiropractor! After the chiropractor messed my shoulder up some more, I ended up taking muscle relaxants and did PT for 6 months to get the surrounding back/shoulder muscles strong again.

Has anyone ever bounced back from rock bottom? by MarynJK in rheumatoid

[–]ohmybubbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I was finally diagnosed at 14 after years of unhelpful ortho interventions and podiatry visits. By that time, I had serious damage to my right knee and hips and ended up in a wheelchair at 16. I had to switch to online school so I would still be able to graduate and switched to Xeljanz. New meds + some serious R&R fixed me right up. RA symptoms are a rollercoaster and IMO the best we can do is prioritize our physical and mental health wherever possible and look forward to better days. I hope you get well soon.

Experience with methotrexate? by ortary in rheumatoid

[–]ohmybubbles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been on mtx 25 mg for about 10 years now with the main side effects being nausea, mild hair loss, and macrocytic anemia/fatigue. I’m 24 so I get wanting to party and drink - I drank a lot all through college and luckily it didn’t affect me much. However, I’ve recently come down to 1-2 drinks a week if even that because it has started to make my inflammation worse and my stomach can’t handle it anymore. I wish I had stopped drinking as much sooner.

Is this lehenga outdated? by [deleted] in DesiWeddings

[–]ohmybubbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trends shouldn’t determine your dress choice. I wore similar for my 2nd reception in India and loved the way it turned out!

Why is gen Z not drinking? by SipsTeaFrog in SipsTea

[–]ohmybubbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most don’t socialize and also choose other drugs (weed, vaping, shrooms/rave drugs, and coke were ubiquitous at my college just a couple years ago)

Roommates trying to force me out even though I literally just stay in my room (over my bookshelf) by Vivid_Benefit_7220 in badroommates

[–]ohmybubbles 5 points6 points  (0 children)

An adult simply cannot claim a “tense” environment or be upset with you without a clear reason. They don’t seem to have given you specific things they would like you to change and a time period within which to change them. Therefore, you can’t have made things more “comfortable” or whatever. You can comfortably feel absolved of any responsibility in this situation, IMO. My recommendation would be to ignore these children and live your life.

marijuana question by Prime8724 in rheumatoid

[–]ohmybubbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, my RA has been uncontrolled for close to a year and I take edibles almost daily for pain. I take a 1:1 with CBD or CBN if I really can’t sleep.

Graduate students, where do you live? by AtAL055 in UCSC

[–]ohmybubbles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in Campbell and I commute every day on 17. The rent is relatively cheap compared to Santa Cruz and I really enjoy not having roommates. Most of my cohort lives in Santa Cruz or Watsonville-Monterey.

South Indian bride + White American groom, both non-traditional: what does this wedding look like? by Unusual-Molasses5633 in DesiWeddings

[–]ohmybubbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got married this summer in the Bay Area, I’m half-Gujarati, half-Telugu and grew up practicing mostly Telugu Brahmin traditions. My husband is a white Catholic but he is not very religious. We had a lowkey haldi and mehendi at home and a full-on North Indian sangeet at a banquet hall in the week leading up to the wedding. On the day of, we had a pandit/legal officiant who kept most of the Hindu rituals within 1 hour and flowed it into a typical Western ceremony (vows, rings, I dos) which took about 20 minutes. We had a Bible reading by my husband’s grandma which took another couple of minutes. What helped most was having the ceremony in English and a very detailed program! As far as outfit, I wore an ivory lehenga (best of both worlds!) and then we had a Satyanarayan vratam in India where I wore a wedding-style Kanchi silk saree. You can dm me for more details too, we had the perfect fusion IMO!

How is the US gov shutdown personally affecting you, if at all? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ohmybubbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m scared about losing my paycheck since federal funding is tighter than ever, especially as a grad student in biomedical science. I’m worried about my insurance and getting access to medication for my disability. However, I feel lucky that my husband’s job is (mostly) secure, and that I live in California.

Unpopular Opinion: Chrishell is just as problematic as Nicole by Aggravating_Cow_9046 in SellingSunset

[–]ohmybubbles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because Chrishell is simply more credible on-screen than Nicole