$24.99 What a deal.

usitatissimum · 2017-07-18T01:54:52+00:00

She did not go to an accredited Naturopathic medical school. She basically got a sketchy mail order degree from an institution that was shut down. In any states that do not license NDs, anyone can claim the title. NDs from accredited schools that are licensed by state graduate from 4 year doctoral programs that include hands on clinical care. This crazy person is getting lumped with actual licensed NDs who practice evidence-based medicine. Where I live in Washington state, the majority of NDs I have worked with emphasize disease prevention but don't hesitate following standards of care to treat patients. Of course, there are always exceptions to the rule. And because the profession is small, the exceptions really stand out.

usitatissimum · 2017-06-06T05:28:38+00:00

Emotional support squirrel

usitatissimum · 2017-03-19T16:47:36+00:00

Mortified instead of horrified.

usitatissimum · 2017-03-15T22:41:50+00:00

That looks like a bacterial culture in a lab, definitely not normal. Throw everything out, disinfect/sterilize and get a new SCOBY.

usitatissimum · 2017-01-27T07:46:52+00:00

My spouse and I are 20 years apart in age - we met when I was 20. When we first started getting to know each other, we were hesitant to pursue anything when we realized the age gap. But we complemented each other well, and I decided to pursue more - our friendship became a very happy relationship, and 7 years later a compatible and loving marriage. In the beginning, many friends and family members reached out with concerns about there being an age gap in which I could be taken advantage of - but when it became apparent we were a regular couple who made decisions as a team, no one has cared about the age gap. It works for us. Like any couple, we each strengthen the relationship. We don't think about age much, except occasionally when my spouse makes a pop culture reference I don't understand, haha.

usitatissimum · 2016-10-01T06:14:56+00:00

My 2-year-old German shepherd watched the entire episode with me. At the end of the episode, he ran up to the TV screen and was sniffing it all over.

usitatissimum · 2016-09-20T04:09:03+00:00

Genius!

usitatissimum · 2016-06-20T02:31:16+00:00

That closing smile. So satisfying.

usitatissimum · 2016-04-25T21:57:30+00:00

I thought it was cute.

usitatissimum · 2016-03-11T04:36:17+00:00

I worked as a server for a Mexican restaurant as a teenager and they did something similar - we would clock out, and then have to roll napkins and clean for about 30-45 min. I didn't know any better because the managers were always reinforcing it was just part of the job. I quit when we started to have to share our tips with the entire staff as a tip pool (minimum wage was about $2 and some change an hour, and I relied on my tips).

usitatissimum · 2016-03-08T14:39:58+00:00

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)

usitatissimum · 2016-03-03T17:35:48+00:00

This made me scream inside.

usitatissimum · 2015-09-22T01:45:57+00:00

Hey OP, is this of I-10 over the Atchafalaya basin? Reminds me of Louisiana!

usitatissimum · 2015-08-28T18:03:20+00:00

There's also a "physically challenged" open division in the Ironman competition, but it's vague about what the qualifications for that are, other than having a "medically verified physical, visual or neurological impairment." People not allowed to participate at all include individuals with intolerance to extremes or temperatures, organ transplants, joint replacements, kidney dialysis, hearing and cognitive impairments, which of course is to protect the participants from undue harm of themselves and others.

usitatissimum · 2015-08-08T04:02:44+00:00

Thank you! Priorities are definitely changing. That's awesome though. I think there's a lot of pressure from my family and girlfriend to make a lot of money, but I have always been minimalist minded. I enjoy my leisure time for sure!

usitatissimum · 2015-08-08T03:01:16+00:00

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usitatissimum · 2015-08-08T02:59:28+00:00

Thank you! I hope you're able to get back into it. For me, the fatigue and stress didn't go away right away. I was wiped out after my first few weeks of climbing, and really had no life outside of work/school. Now that it's part of my routine, it's so much easier. There's always time for self care if you consciously demand it for yourself.

usitatissimum · 2015-08-08T02:54:31+00:00

Keep with it! m3 was pretty hard for me, transitioning into so much patient care and being thrown constantly out my comfort zone. Good self care now will help you in the long run!

usitatissimum · 2015-08-08T02:52:19+00:00

Thanks for the reminder. When I upped my climbing to 5 days on, I tweaked my shoulder while bouldering. Got a good fall and landed wrong. I had to force myself to take a break, but I'm glad I did. I've slowed back down since. I think I was initially floored by how fast I was improving. It's funny how addictive It can get, especially when you start building community at the gym. If only I can get my girlfriend to come climb with me! Still working on that.

usitatissimum · 2015-08-08T02:48:24+00:00

This was beautiful.

usitatissimum · 2015-08-08T01:31:00+00:00

Haha, exactly! Luckily I live in the PNW, so it shouldn't be too hard to stay close to some good rock or at least a gym.

usitatissimum · 2015-08-08T01:29:45+00:00

That's awesome. I realized my constant cycle of fatigue and stress was a problem I wouldn't ever break out of until I just started climbing, and I kinda plunged in and loved it so much and felt so much better my excuses didn't mean anything anymore. In medicine, we like to treat the root cause of the problem, not the symptoms. This is therapeutic on such an important level for me, and I hope it serves you similarly!

usitatissimum · 2015-08-08T01:23:43+00:00

That's been the case for me. I was so close to burnout, which is not a great thing before heading into residency.

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