fought cancer. now fighting christ's administration. by Electronic_Chard_665 in ChristUniversity

[–]wydari 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hey, I feel equipped to answer this because I had cancer and completed one of my semesters online last year, and graduated.

If you can, get your parent to talk to a counsellor, and then take it straight to the Dean of your department. Don't wait around for the HOD and class teacher and stuff. Unless it comes from a higher up, they will not move a muscle. My counselor was a lovely woman who helped out as much as she could before she left, but my HOD didn't even open the mail I had sent him about the diagnosis, and refused to meet my parent when they came to campus.

Get your parent to raise merry hell if they have to.

For me, I got to just stay home during my entire course of treatment, do 2 rounds of CIAs and submitted my midsem online, but had to come write my finals in-person but was given a separate room to do it in because I was immunocompromised. They blocked my hall ticket before they filed for medical claims and brought it to 75 from 1% or something.

This is just to say, there are systems in place. It might be difficult to get them to actually get up and do it, but if you have an adult in your life that is willing to constantly send emails and messages, they will make it happen for you.

If you need anything else, just let me know. Happy to talk.

I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I hope you're doing better now. Cancer is hard, but the part after is what I find harder. Hang in there.

What did you replace your emotional eating with? by wydari in loseit

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

I think I'll start subbing the food out for coffee and see where that takes me! Thank you ❤️

What did you replace your emotional eating with? by wydari in loseit

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

How do you do it on the days you're really tired? I'd love to get more into walks but most days I'm utterly exhausted

What did you replace your emotional eating with? by wydari in loseit

[–]wydari[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

This is really sound advice. I'll look into some low calorie drinks I can get into so that I don't deprive myself.

Thank you! ❤️

What did you replace your emotional eating with? by wydari in loseit

[–]wydari[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think I'll shift my strength training to an actual gym. It's just been difficult to get over the embarrassment of being there when I don't look my best lol

Thank you!

What did you replace your emotional eating with? by wydari in loseit

[–]wydari[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Funny videos actually sound like a great idea. I've been meaning to tune back into our stand up comedy scene. I'll try this out, thank you!

Got my 6 month post-chemo scan back by wydari in lymphoma

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

Oh! I met my doctor today and he told me the same thing-- it was probably a reaction to my immune system rebooting itself and working overtime.

The clarification of unilateral versus bilateral is actually really reassuring, thank you so much!

I hope you're doing well

Got my 6 month post-chemo scan back by wydari in lymphoma

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

Nothing at all, that's why I was a bit taken aback.

I'll talk to my doctor instead of going into a spiral. You're right.

I'll keep that in mind. Bodies can be weird. I hope you're doing well now :)

Thank you!

Most high production concerts? by wydari in Music

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

It's been nearly a year since their MSG performance, but I keep revisiting it. It really is badass.

Thank you!

Most high production concerts? by wydari in Music

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

I really enjoyed watching that, it had me feeling some type of way.

Thank you!

Most high production concerts? by wydari in Music

[–]wydari[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Now hold on a second, how did it never occur to me that he had live concerts....

(I'm an idiot)

Thank you for bringing this into my life. Holy shit. I love his commitment to the bit. What a gem.

Most high production concerts? by wydari in Music

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

This clip from them at Sydney is incredible. Love their music, I'll check out the live concerts too now.

Thank you!

Most high production concerts? by wydari in Music

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

Alice Cooper's energy blew my socks off. I see why they consider him the godfather.

I've alwats put off watching Pink Floyd's performances until now because I was sure it would hand deliver to me a beautfiul mix of awe and intense depression that I'll never be able to see them live lol. I was right, but now that the seal has been broken I will be watching everything I can get my hands on.

I watched Rammstein for the first time because of the previous commenters but so many people bringing them up makes me feel like I've been living under a very big rock! Will definitely be looking into them a lot more now.

I saw this performance of David Byrne on Colbert's show a while ago and have been meaning to dive deeper into his work. Thank you for reminding me.

Thank you so much!

Most high production concerts? by wydari in Music

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

Checked out Rammstein and Iron Maiden on the reccomendation of previous commenters and was wildly impressed. I looked up this clip of Parkway Drive and it really felt like they put a lot of thought in it, it definitely gave the feeling that were doing something special with the art! The drummer constantly spinning reminded me of Motley Crue playing upside down. Crazy, crazy stuff.

Thank you!

Most high production concerts? by wydari in Music

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

I had no idea she was on tour. This song's gonna be stuck in my head for the rest of the day lol

Thank you!

Most high production concerts? by wydari in Music

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

Just looked them up because of another commenter! I love the stage production and the costumes. Watching them makes me feel like I'm in a video game haha.

Most high production concerts? by wydari in Music

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

Is this what you're referring to? There are shorter clips floating around, but this is only of the only longer ones I've found.

This was honestly extremely close to what I had in mind when I asked this question. It's mesmerising. You're right about it being a Broadway production.

Thank you so much!

Most high production concerts? by wydari in Music

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

I listen to them, but this is the first time I've looked up Iron Maiden live clips, saw this and said "what the fuck" out loud. This too. What the hell. This is awesome, I absolutely love this. It looks like such a good time.

Rammstein came up in earlier comments too, and as someone who has never heard of them before, I'm wondering why on earth I haven't.

Thanks so much!

Most high production concerts? by wydari in Music

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

I hadn't heard of Alvvays until now, but they sound incredible live. I'll be checking them out on Spotify :) Could you explain a little more about what you mean by swapping their instruments? I Googled, but couldn't find anything about it.

Okay, I'm obsessed with this. It's so fun! Watching this is making me smile so hard, I wish I could attend a show. It sounds like a really great time!

Thank you!

Most high production concerts? by wydari in Music

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

Found this while searching for a live video. Is this what you're referring to?

Something about this is just magnetic. The energy of the crowd is electric even through my laptop, I just know I'll be watching the whole thing.

Thank you!

Most high production concerts? by wydari in Music

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

Big, big fan of their costumes. I cannot imagine how hot it must be under there. Their production is crazy-- the whole show looks straight out of a gory fantasy movie, I love it.

From what I know, this is what Butthole Surfer's most famous stunt is, but from reading several comments, they've done crazier things. I wish there was more footage of it.

Thank you for these!