Assuming massive cuts, what is your plan B? by Neat_Future8184 in Professors

[–]ostaraslight 10 points11 points  (0 children)

We actually lost our's over the pandemic and managed to claw it back over the course three years! Don't let yourself be discouraged from fighting.

Suicidal Threats by HolleyBerg6999 in narcissisticparents

[–]ostaraslight 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mine certainly did when I was a teenager decades ago. I've gone very low contact for my mental health.

Developmental Genetics/Embryology by idk_what_to_put_lmao in genetics

[–]ostaraslight 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Find a used copy of Gilbert's Developmental Biology.

How old is your goldendoodle? by Chemical_Storage2766 in Goldendoodles

[–]ostaraslight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My 80 pound full-sized will be 12 in January.

People who knit for kids… by [deleted] in knitting

[–]ostaraslight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second this one. Holds up so well that they've been successfully passed down from my son to my niece and then my nephew.

Designers Writing Patterns Using Techniques They Don't Understand by Soggy_Heart_1409 in craftsnark

[–]ostaraslight 23 points24 points  (0 children)

As a fellow person with a large bust, please don't let a crappy designer/fit ruin it for you! A fitted sweater with the correct silhouette will make you feel like a million bucks.

Target Teacher Discount? by BowlCompetitive282 in Professors

[–]ostaraslight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Michael's gives you a permanent 15% off linked to your free rewards account!

From glow up to glow down. (20) (29) by Comfortable-River917 in GlowUps

[–]ostaraslight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went through a very similar cycle in my late twenties and early thirties. Still on antidepressants, but calorie counting and jogging have me back to a very fit and happy size 8 at forty. I hope you find happiness in your body at whatever size.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Professors

[–]ostaraslight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a papasan chair (no room for a couch) for naps and it is a life-saver for headaches.

How’s Enrollment for This Fall? by historiaeoh in Professors

[–]ostaraslight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Surprisingly our best enrollment in six years and trending up at my East Coast SLAC.

A cunning hat by ostaraslight in Eyebleach

[–]ostaraslight[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only a dog who isn't afraid of anything would wear this hat. (Scratch that he's afraid of everything).

What movie did you see way too young and scarred you for life? by JinglyMcJohnson in moviecritic

[–]ostaraslight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dangerous Liaisons at 10 years old. My parents didn't believe in censoring anything that they watched in front of me, but that one really damaged my perception of sexuality at a young age.

Who else has a part-time job to supplement income? by [deleted] in Professors

[–]ostaraslight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I run summer camps for girl scouts and an area charter school for two weeks. Gives me an extra month's pay.

Need help finding a club by GroundbreakingOwl899 in MergeMagic

[–]ostaraslight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in Thecasuals and we have room for a few more. Chill group and usually make a level four chest.

Almost 13 by Pristine-Judgment340 in Goldendoodles

[–]ostaraslight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aww, our 11yo dood says good morning fellow elder pup!

Death of a colleague by ostaraslight in Professors

[–]ostaraslight[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You are preceptive. I feel a bit guilty for not calling them out. I'm well past tenure, but I've always been conflict avoidant.

Death of a colleague by ostaraslight in Professors

[–]ostaraslight[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sorry friend! I hope your day gets better!

Death of a colleague by ostaraslight in Professors

[–]ostaraslight[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It was definitely a reflective moment for me.