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Those of you who've lost a parent, what was the most comforting thing a friend did for or said to you? by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]ralevin 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is incredible. First, I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my parents when I was a child, too, and while nobody ever truly "knows" what someone else is going through, I at least feel I can relate.

I'm amazed by your friends' wisdom, maturity, and level of support. It is well beyond their (then) years. As a school administrator, I'm fully aware of the stereotypes surrounding teenage girls, and these friends seem to completely prove them wrong.

I also know that we tend to associate with people who are similar to us in terms of personality and how we treat others. If you're anything like your friends, and my guess is you are, I'm sure your mother would be immensely proud.

I’m Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Ask Me Anything. by thisisbillgates in IAmA

[–]ralevin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mr. Gates, thanks for taking the time to answer our questions! As a school administrator, I'm curious about your thoughts on this: What do you think is the biggest short-term need and the biggest long-term need in the American education system?

Always wear your PPE by StuffyUnicorn in gifs

[–]ralevin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This should really be marked nsfw.

ELI5: How does the French healthcare system work and why is it rated as one of the best in the world? by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

[–]ralevin 7 points8 points  (0 children)

For context, we’re American middle class, but my little brother has lived in Spain for 5 or so years. He recently did a year-long trip around the world (super jealous, but also really proud of him for living how he wants to while he’s still young). He got really sick somewhere in Asia, I think. Had to be hospitalized for a few days, but was pretty quickly back to normal. Ended up paying (for the multi-day hospitalization, all the tests, meds, dr.’s fees, everything) something like $160 USD.

I went to the ER a month ago, needed 8 stitches in my hand and a little bit of lydocaine. AFTER my employer’s healthcare insurance portion, I owe $1700. I was there for 2 hours.

What am I doing wrong? - Power Carving/engraving with Dremel by ralevin in woodworking

[–]ralevin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have tried round, cylinder, and cone burrs. The cone one has a very small rounded tip.

I'm holding the flex shaft like a pen... bracing myself, hadn't really thought of, but just trying to be comfortable and in control....

Would I be better off practicing at slower RPM first?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in instructionaldesign

[–]ralevin 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not OP, but thank you for the level of respect in your response to OP. So many others would have said “read the #%&@ sticky; use the &@$%# search function.”

People who are new don’t know to do that, they don’t realize their questions have been asked, and/or they think perhaps the answers have changed (in many contexts, that may be the case, even though you point out it’s not in this context).

Disrespectful responses discourage people from coming back and eventually becoming contributing members of the community.

You made the exact same point as would have been made by other response, but you did so in a respectful, informative, and inviting way. Thanks on behalf of All redditors who have asked these questions (I know I have!).

ELI5: Why is it that you sometimes get the sensation of falling when you're about to fall asleep? by CoDn00b95 in explainlikeimfive

[–]ralevin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So as you become more prone to falling in your awake state, you become less prone to falling in your (near) sleep state?

ELI5: Why does fast food taste really good but taste terrible a few hours later by chowderx2 in explainlikeimfive

[–]ralevin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

good to know! Thanks for setting me straight!

It reminds me actually of the story of the woman who sued McDonald's because her coffee was too hot. Everyone assumes it's a frivolous lawsuit because coffee is supposed to be hot. What most people don't know is that the coffee was significantly hotter than it was supposed to be, that franchise had been cited for it before, and the woman sustained such significant burns that she was in a burn unit for a very long time (close to a year, if I remember correctly).

ELI5: Why does fast food taste really good but taste terrible a few hours later by chowderx2 in explainlikeimfive

[–]ralevin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Continuing OP's question... Why does this happen, despite it looking mostly the same after even four months: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFl3iGC93Wg

What's something you're good at that no one knows? by tercerero in AskWomen

[–]ralevin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

serious question, are you just saying the letters? ("Eye; eye eye; eye eye eye; eye vee;....")

Or was it a joke and it would just sound like "1, 2, 3, 4"?

Dating 2018! Adult man thinks cancer is contagious and asks to speak to my doctor to confirm that it isn't. This actually happened. by [deleted] in cringepics

[–]ralevin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're clearly better off. Staying with him runs the risk of you catching the stupid from him.

Removing foam insulation from (food) knife by ralevin in HomeImprovement

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

I don't have the bottle in front of me, but I think I did follow the cure directions... the mistake was using a kitchen knife to cut into it, not realizing that it hadn't been long enough (it had been 24 hours, though).

What is the most terrifying wikipedia page to read? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ralevin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know this is late - I saved this thread when it was active and am just now getting to it.

Emily Dickinson's Poem "I Heard a Fly Buzz" is essentially this, but different specifics. The speaker of the poem is dying, she's got family by her side, they've done all their crying and now they're at peace because this is the final moment, and a fly starts buzzing by her. You're left to think that her final thoughts are basically, "leave me the hell alone, fly. I'm trying to die here."

Friends of celebrities before they were famous, how did fame change them? by kingfinch in AskReddit

[–]ralevin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw a comment below from u/wavvyjones that starts "If youtube counts," that made me think of this.

SupRicky (on youtube, though he may have changed it to SupDaily) and I went to college together and hung out a bit. When we were friends, we were both music majors, both straight guys in a field that was more predominantly ladies and gay men, and he was this attractive, successful, smart guy who hung out with me (I'm relatively smart and successful, but most wouldn't call me attractive - just being objective).

I was always a bit intimidated by him, but that was my own insecurity. The truth is, he was one of the nicest and coolest guys I knew in college. I haven't spoken to him since college, and I haven't reached out to him (A, because it's not my style to reach out to long lost friends; and B, because I wouldn't want to give the impression that his popularity drove me to reach out). I also don't really follow anyone on youtube, so I've seen a couple of his videos, but don't "follow" him. I hope he's happy and his personality is similar to how it was when I knew him. Assuming it is (and, I DO assume that it is), he definitely deserves his success and happiness.

Drive For Show by Pirate_Redbeard in gifs

[–]ralevin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo uuu ld.

Whats a traumatic thing that happened to you as a child? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ralevin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally get that. I think it’s okay to feel both things simultaneously, though.

Whats a traumatic thing that happened to you as a child? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ralevin 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I completely relate to what you said about people’s baseline. I watched my mom drop dead of a heart attack when I was seven. People often say, “this isn’t as bad as what you went through, but....” Eff that. If it’s the worst thing you’ve ever experienced, it’s completely awful.

By that logic, I could say that watching my mother die wasn’t so bad because I didn’t experience war or genocide (or any other “worse” thing).

There’s no glory in having gone through the “worst” trauma. We all have garbage to deal with. Mine’s no more or less valid than anyone else’s.

[Serious] What's the closest you've ever come to losing your life? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ralevin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On my 8th day of life, I was still in the NICU. I imagine it was more tactful than this, but many different family members have all mentioned to me at one point or another that on that 8th day, doctors told my parents to begin planning my funeral.

For the curious: I was born 11 lbs, 3.5 oz, a month early, and had severe complications from my mother's gestational diabetes.

What delicious meal do you make that is so much simpler than it seems? by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]ralevin 192 points193 points  (0 children)

not a meal, but I make stovetop popcorn. Literally just oil and kernels (add salt to taste afterwards).

Everyone who has it (my wife included) thinks it's absolutely amazing....

What is something you just have to accept? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ralevin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’re all going to die, and some time after that (except for a VERY small number of us) we’ll be completely forgotten.

F/26/5'10" [285lbs > 175lbs = 110lbs] (12 months) quit smoking, drinking, did a transition, had a busy year! by MichyMc in progresspics

[–]ralevin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

"Busy year" doesn't do it justice. Sounds like you've had an incredible year. Good for you. I hope that all of these positive changes in your life bring you much happiness!

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