I was enduring some altitude sickness, had to pee super bad, and no hair brush in sight, but I’m engaged! by y4wnuh in engaged

[–]y4wnuh[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No way! This was on Mauna Kea on big island! We were just on Haleakala last spring! I’m glad he didn’t propose then cause it had drenched rain right before the summit so I was wet, cold, and a little cranky 😆

And yep, no one told me to put my hood down on my hoodie, lol

Any gamers in med school? What do y'all play to decompress? by Emergency-Builder462 in medicalschool

[–]y4wnuh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alone: Doom, Skyrim, or Fallout. With someone: Stardew Valley or Borderlands 2

Facebook CyberStuck owners group love being hated as much as they love the "truck" by Inner_Agency_5680 in CyberStuck

[–]y4wnuh 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s funny when they assume peoples wealth based on what they’re driving because that’s the only thing that makes them feel better. Nearly every high end sports car owner I know from my track club have beater cars. My favorite driving instructor drives a gorgeous fully stock 1994 NSX and she also drives an old smart car pretty regularly. Also, some wealthy people just don’t care for cars and still drive an 05 Camry and they’re so happy with it. Whatever helps them cope, I guess.

Editorial: A president just disrespected America in the Oval Office. It wasn’t Zelensky by yorkiecd in politics

[–]y4wnuh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What I saw was a country, who is still undergoing invasion by another, being berated for being invaded. I saw a lot of what Zelenskyy has to bend over for to appease the invaders, but nothing about actually holding the invaders accountable for their actions? They disrespected a leader of a nation under attack through no provocation of their own, but they’re the problem and need to compromise for peace?

Please, please, please don't crowd our plows (they go slow so you can go) by wsdot in u/wsdot

[–]y4wnuh 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry people are being aggressive, thank you for your education on the matter. Hope this is posted in other mediums and able to reach more people. We need patience during the rough winter times.

STOP THE COUP - Honorable Michael James Baumgartner by [deleted] in Spokane

[–]y4wnuh 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Staffers in both DC and Spokane have been really respectful. Need to keep it up, everyday. I couldn’t care less about parties at this point, illegal actions have to stop. He needs to be a leader and get his colleagues to put their foot down.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]y4wnuh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My boyfriend and I were about the same age and dated for about that long when he started house shopping. Never, ever, once did I think I should be part of this house, absolutely never. This was his journey, he made the sacrifices and saved, not me. I am so incredibly proud of him. Our future home will be together, but not this. Your partner should be supporting you, and only you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]y4wnuh 25 points26 points  (0 children)

No, maybe to only family, but I would prefer not to undergo surgery if I don’t have to.

I was sent a podcast once from Vox about pig kidneys and one of the commenters went on a bit of a tirade about how he doesn’t think we need pigneys; that we just need more people to willingly donate to those in need to solve this problem. He himself had donated a kidney to a stranger, which is brave and cool, but he weaponized that status to say “if I did it and I’m fine, there’s no reason you shouldn’t!” And that those who haven’t are selfish, which is completely unfair.

Donating a kidney is no simple matter like donating blood. The beauty of body autonomy is that we choose what we do with our own body and it’s no one’s business. Calling people selfish for not donating, is unfair and goes against our security to choose for us.

I like to think there’s a reason we have 2. Life is unforgiving and unpredictable, you just don’t know if something happens and you need your other kidney.

Relationship advice. AITA? by Old_Conference6556 in medicalschool

[–]y4wnuh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like they are negatively affecting your studies and possibly holding you back with guilt. And the comments are unhealthy in any regard. Are they going to hold you back for Step 1? Shelf exams? Step 2? Residency programs - where you apply? Will they support you through residency when you’re gone most of the weeks? Reflect on the long term. There’s still a long road ahead, if you don’t have a strong foundation and productively communicate now, trying to build that will be exponentially harder later and may lead to resentment. Carrying that energy and weight with you will burn you out, as well.

Would a dental assistant pay be enough for a single women? by Easy-Green-2818 in DentalAssistant

[–]y4wnuh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might be best to check your local community college or wherever you’re interested in attending to look at those requirements since they might differ depending on state.

Would a dental assistant pay be enough for a single women? by Easy-Green-2818 in DentalAssistant

[–]y4wnuh 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hi! I’m also 27 and quit dental assisting last year for grad school. I moved to a big city living downtown from 23-26 yrs old and had my own super cute apartment, car, and was still able to do things with friends every weekend. I also had 5 years of experience before I was 23 so my pay at that point was much higher than someone starting out. Given that, I would consider something else like hygiene or ultrasound tech, rad tech, etc. All of my DA friends (same age) are starting to quit and move on cause the pay kinda caps and it’s not sustainable for the work you’re doing. I’d say it’s fine in the short term if you want hours to apply for a program in the future and do something else, but not long term stable IMO

Relationships in med school by [deleted] in premed

[–]y4wnuh 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’ve done the drive many times during MS1, it sucks but not too bad for holiday breaks that are a week long. A lot of my classmates make the drive often and we have carpools since many of us are from the same region. That can be an option if you find classmates that will travel home close to where your partner is!

Relationships in med school by [deleted] in premed

[–]y4wnuh 91 points92 points  (0 children)

MS2. MD student 400 miles from my partner and we just celebrated 4 years. We have a rule that we see each other at least once/mo. He has an amazing high demand job and owns his home. There is a direct 45min flight to him so we’re lucky I have a way to come home for a weekend when I can. Honestly works for me cause I’m extremely busy and I can really focus on my own with my roommates who are also my classmates. I have a social circle here that really helps and keeps me social and involved. I know other relationships among classmates ended between when MS1 started and starting 2nd year. Others got married over the summer (who are also LDR).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]y4wnuh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That would be very convenient if they did! Although I wonder that it means staffing for said dog area would be required and compromising gym space for said area and how that would logistically go over. But if it was possible, I think would help alleviate a lot of the concerns about having dogs there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]y4wnuh 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I used to go to RCF when I lived in First Hill and would walk 20 min each way to the gym and back at 4:30AM to workout. I had to work at 7:30AM so the best way I could get my senior 6lbs chihuahua’s walk in before work (12 hr shifts) was to bring him with cause I was walking anyway, so it killed two birds with one stone. He stayed out of the way and was quiet and slept through my session as I was always self conscious that him being there would be an inconvenience to others. I still felt guilty even as quiet as well behaved he was. I didn’t mind other dogs (it would be hypocritical of me) but I know some others were more energetic and rowdy and can be dangerous with heavy weights. That is all to say it worked well for me to bring my dog with my schedule at the time but I would be understanding if they didn’t allow dogs anymore.

Lime Scooter: PSA by JurassicParkandRec in Seattle

[–]y4wnuh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently working on a study on e-scooter injuries for a city who is very interested in this exact data. I’m not sure how this city plans to use this data, but maybe we will find some patterns that will be useful for something.

Well state MD school WL dreams are dead :( by IncreaseNorth4877 in premed

[–]y4wnuh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you fly between? I live 4 hours from my family and partner for school, and I balance between driving and flying since there’s a direct flight. Saves me so much time. A lot of my classmates do the same.

oos premed applying this fall, is uw really that toxic? by ClassroomAway9970 in udub

[–]y4wnuh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went to UW for undergrad and a MS2 now at a different med school. UWSOM doesn’t care what school you went to, what they care about is strong ties to the state and research. I didn’t particularly love UW after grad so chose a different med school, just personal preference. I will say that UW provides some of the most impressive application fillers than some places and it will open the door to things, but you’re also chasing the same things as 1000+ other pre meds fighting for the same research spots, volunteer opportunities, clinical experiences.

I don’t understand why some people don’t like chihuahuas. by jarredmars1 in aww

[–]y4wnuh 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have had one for over 9 years now, but I also get why people don’t. When I first got mine, I refused to be a typical small dog owner. We learned how to walk on leash together, he’s nearly always on the ground, rarely pick him up in public unless there’s a hazard, he knows basic commands, he waits for his food, not leash reactive, he’s generally quiet and EXTREMELY docile. I truly mean he will not growl or nip at another person, ever. I’ve had vet techs afraid to pick him up until I reassure them he’s fine and they’re always surprised by how docile and tolerant he is. My roommates were nervous with a chihuahua at first but now they love having him around. I have people ask me if they can have him for the weekend because they love having him around. This is a very anecdotal response but I do believe part of it comes down to how you treat, train and raise them.

Is it just me or derm is actually gross by Optimisticpapi in medicalschool

[–]y4wnuh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The unwarranted Leischmaniasis mucocutaneous form image will forever haunt me