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2024.05.16 19:29 SageGreen2222 CRAZY BITCH!! WATCH OUT FOR THIS PERSON
 | This is Ashley Cota. She is beyond words crazy. This women has her own cleaning business called Ashleyās Classy Cleaning. She will steal things in peoples houses and turn around and sell them to buy pills for her drug addiction. She has 4 kids and she is one of the worst mothers youāll ever meet. She has cut her wrist in front of her kids and blamed it on them. She takes pills to make her shit and throw up all her food, and tell her daughter not to get fat or she wonāt be pretty. She will stick her fingers down her throat and teach her daughter how to throw up her food. She waste all her money on botching her boys up, sucking all the fat out of her body and then promotes ābody positivity ā all over Facebook, she hits her kids to the point where they are not able to go to school some days. She rips sinks off the wall and punches holes in the wall whenever she is slightly mad. She cheats on her husband like crazy and then turns around and accuses him of cheating. She straight up had a baby with another man and blamed it on her husband, she raped a girl and laughed about it. Iām not even going to get into that story cause itās scary. Her mom also does crack, and is high wile watching her kids.. if you see this women be aware! She is the devil. submitted by SageGreen2222 to vermont [link] [comments] |
2024.05.16 19:19 d49k "The Music Box" - A story from Brad Sundberg (About Little Susie)
 | A copy/paste from Brads Facebook, April 2011 submitted by d49k to MJs_HIStory [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/o70htmpvnt0d1.png?width=1050&format=png&auto=webp&s=ef4e0b722ac04f6d7d0bed710d5a66cc7b8388ea It's a song that most people have never heard. Quite often when someone finds out I worked and had a friendship with Michael for nearly two decades they will say something like "I love Michael Jackson!!" I know all of his songs!!" I smile and say something like "That's great!" I never start quizzing them, because that would be rude. Truthfully if someone started quizzing me about songs from eras I didn't work on, I would likely crash after a few questions! People ask me about songs from Off The Wall or Invincible and I don't have a clue, because I wasn't there. But I did have the privilege of watching many songs go from concept to finished mix (sometimes taking years), so I have a bit of an advantage with those. Of course I have also had conversations with "hard-core" MJ fans who don't like "Thriller" because it is overplayed at Halloween. But occasionally I will have them close their eyes and I will instruct them to forget the video and the commercials and the party mixes, let me just play the song for you on a great pair of speakers. Just listen to it, as if for the first time. It is usually pretty surprising when they discover how beautifully it was produced, performed, recorded and mixed. Because that's how Michael and his team made music. Last week I did a podcast called "Random Facts, Memories and Tidbits from the HIStory Album", where I listed and described ten random, well what I just said. It was fun to put the list together, and quite frankly it could have been much longer, but ten seemed like a good start, and I might add more in future podcasts. One that did not make this list was the music box. It almost deserves a podcast of its own (which I might do) because it represents the level of quality that we were pushing for. Of course I am talking about the song "Little Susie", which is one of those songs that few people would know. MJ fans know it, but you get my point. "Little Susie" is a dark, disturbing song about the death of a little girl. Not exactly a bubble-gum topic for a pop record, but Michael wanted it on the album. It was a very important piece of music for him, so we took it very seriously. The intro is almost a bit of audio theater, with the footsteps, the ticking clock, the little girl winding the music box and then listening to it. We painstakingly recorded these sounds at the Hit Factory, and the plan was to simply find a music box sound on a synth and play the melody, but nothing sounded right. So we did what anyone would do in that exact situation and bought a music box and tore it apart, then "played" each note on the comb. (It's really called a "comb", at least according to my Google-machine). Each note was played and recorded into a sampler, then it was played to make it sound like the little girl had just wound up the tiny machine, with the spring slowing down towards the end. This little intro (tucked between Pie Jesu and the body of the song) lasts around 70 seconds, but it represents at least two things. First, Michael wasn't afraid to do things other artists wouldn't even think about doing. He had done extended intros before, and they can be a very powerful lead-up to the song. And, if he is going to do it, it is going to be done well. I couldn't and wouldn't put a price tag on the cost involved in creating those 70 seconds, as it was part of a much larger project, but it didn't just happen in an hour, rather there was a good bit of trial and error involved. But we wanted to do it right. Michael loved theater and building suspense, and this was a classic example. He knew not to go too far, rather let the listener decide what the scene looked like for themselves. MJ fans, rightly so, either really love "Little Susie" or take a pass on it. It's not really a fun song or something to pop on during a party tucked between "Another Part Of Me" and "Jam", as it would quickly clear the dancefloor. But that little music box takes me back to a giant studio on West 54th in Midtown, as we put in long hours and long days and long months building a project that we could all be proud of. A project called "HIStory". And the music box reflects so many things, as no corners were cut. (In the US we have an expression "Don't cut corners", which means don't do a sloppy or fast job to get done more quickly. Do it right the first time. Of course this is said far more often than actually done.) We needed a choir for the song "They Don't Care About Us". There are lots of choirs in NYC, but Michael wanted the choir he knew and loved, so we flew the ENTIRE Andre Crouch choir from LA to NY. This way Bruce could record them his way, and Michael could work directly with Andre to get the sound he was looking for. I know it doesn't make sense to you, but the little music box reminds me of stuff like that. The music box reflects how Michael wrote songs, created records, performed for his fans, shot short movies (music videos). He wanted everything done correctly, with as much focus on quality as possible. I spent a couple hours today rewiring the playback system in my music room. I needed a matching pair of cables for a specific function, and there was no way I was going to drive around the city find them on a rainy Sunday. I had two mis-matched cables, which no one would ever know were mis-matched, except for me. But that would have driven me crazy and been nibbling in the back of my head every time I used that system with a pair of mismatched cables. So I kept digging through bins of cables and connectors until I found a matching pair. It was the right solution. It was my music box. Every time I set up a music system for a client or prepare a studio for one of my events I spend as much time as possible calibrating the speakers to make them sound as perfect as possible for my guests. I'm sharing my music box with them. My daughter Maddie and I have been rebuilding the new version of "In The Studio With MJ", which we hope to premier in Orlando next month. I am going back and hearing songs and nuances that I am so excited to talk about and share their stories. In it's own way each Michael song is a music box, waiting for it's story to be told. Have a great week. |
2024.05.16 19:15 imagreenhippy "Mastering out" of my PhD program. after talking to my advisor, I fear I'm making a horrible mistake?
Hi gradschool friends. I am in a PhD program - physics, condensed matter (1st year going into 2nd) that I feel extremely fortunate to be in. My advisor is a great guy. Our lab environment is improving. It's in a city that my partner and I love... And I received the NSF fellowship. However, much of the time I've been here, I've felt completely disengaged, ostracized, and like whatever sparkle I've had has just been beaten down. I think that is because, while I love the broader topic of my field, the nitty gritty hard core research and this type of environment isn't for me. I also know I don't want to continue with a post-doc.
I miss talking to people and natural light and I feel so lonely beating my head against the wall for hours in the dark optics lab, laboriously reading papers that I couldn't care less about, or attending way too long seminars that make absolutely no sense and I couldn't imagine ever caring about or finding interesting. It sounds harsh, but it's true, my subfield is so boring to me now! I am also tired of barely scraping by, living paycheck to paycheck. My partner and I have been under immense financial strain... And I really don't care about the prestige of being a phd, it's not something I need.
For these reasons (and more) I had decided that I want to master out.
I fear after talking to my advisor, that I won't find a satisfying job without a PhD. He even offered a path through the PhD program where I could focus on instrumentation instead of materials. Tempting! But it is still hard to imagine 4 more years instead of just 1 more year of this path. I'm already slightly older than my peers and feel great urgency to start making more money. I would love to work at a tech company, I would love to do optical engineering or lasers at an exciting start-up. He made these things sound quite impossible without a Phd. And I do feel like I've learned almost nothing of practical use, like I joke with my friends, us physicists are just shittier engineers. Do you think this is true in the workforce? If so is there any advice or places to look? I'm not even sure of what technical skills I should try to be developing to give myself the best shot possible
Is my advisor right?? Do you know anyone in stem to have an exciting, high paying career with just a masters??
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I miss talking to people and natural light and I feel so lonely beating my head against the wall for hours in the dark optics lab, laboriously reading papers that I couldn't care less about, or attending way too long seminars that make absolutely no sense and I couldn't imagine ever caring about or finding interesting. It sounds harsh, but it's true, my subfield is so boring to me now! I am also tired of barely scraping by, living paycheck to paycheck. My partner and I have been under immense financial strain... And I really don't care about the prestige of being a phd, it's not something I need.
For these reasons (and more) I had decided that I want to master out.
I fear after talking to my advisor, that I won't find a satisfying job without a PhD. He even offered a path through the PhD program where I could focus on instrumentation instead of materials. Tempting! But it is still hard to imagine 4 more years instead of just 1 more year of this path. I'm already slightly older than my peers and feel great urgency to start making more money. I would love to work at a tech company, I would love to do optical engineering or lasers at an exciting start-up. He made these things sound quite impossible without a Phd. And I do feel like I've learned almost nothing of practical use, like I joke with my friends, us physicists are just shittier engineers. Do you think this is true in the workforce? If so is there any advice or places to look? I'm not even sure of what technical skills I should try to be developing to give myself the best shot possible
Is my advisor right?? Do you know anyone in stem to have an exciting, high paying career with just a masters??
2024.05.16 19:14 MotorCalm770 Pain associated with neck herniation
Hello everyone and thank you in advance for reading.
I am a 31 year old female. I don't drink, I use weed everyday, and I am in relatively good health overall (blood work always in good ranges, minimal issues, not often sick).
I work as a delivery driver for UPS, 45-50 hours a week average. For exercise, I alternate between strength training and cardio. Every day for an hour. I walk my dogs everyday for 1.5 hours total.
I eat fine. Better than most of my peers. Lots of veggies and protein. My biggest issue is eating enough food.
Last year around the end of May, I experienced intense pain starting at the top of my rotater cuff all the way down to my hips and under my armpits around my ribs. I try to continue about my day because the pain started at work. I am unloading a large amount of 20+ lb boxes and my hands fail. I drop the box, luckily it was coming off the cart so it was already like an inch from the floor. At this point my hand and shoulder are tingly and nunb. I go to the workers comp clinic concentra, get an x ray, they determine it's "soft tissue damage".
I went through 3 months of shitty physical therapy, 3 chiropractor visits, and then finally an mri where they said the issue might be herniation in my neck but they were unable to view it with the images they took and since the original complaint was about my back and shoulder, they can't image my neck.
I give up on workers comp figuring it out and turn to my primary care doctor. I explain everything to him, including offering to get the images concentra took so he could see what they are talking about. He suggests I start physical therapy at kaiser and then go from there and manage my pain with naproxen in the mean time.
I finally get an appointment for PT at kaiser and it feels like the same run around I got at concentra. I ask for neck specific exercises since I've noticed the pain begins in my neck just under my jaw. Sometimes it manifests as a migraine, most days it's just feels sore in my shoulder blade and my neck.
It's November at this point.
In December, I am slammed against the wall and floor several times and had elbows and knees shoved into my shoulder blade while face down on the floor. I suffered what was assumed to be a concussion and pain levels doubled.
Now, I get concussion headaches that are definitely separate from the migraines. I continue to manage the pain with naproxen and exercise. Some days, the pain is too much and I can't even walk the dogs.
I've brought up the headaches to my doctor and he suggested managing it with effexor, which I definitely don't want to do and I think covers up the actual problem rather than addressing it.
What's the best way to approach this? Should I have gotten any scans during this time? My insurance is through the roof, everything is covered or very very low cost. How do I tell my doctor I don't feel like I'm receiving the best care? Or am I just being whiney? Is this one of those situations where it's this or surgery? I'd rather avoid surgery as long as possible.
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I am a 31 year old female. I don't drink, I use weed everyday, and I am in relatively good health overall (blood work always in good ranges, minimal issues, not often sick).
I work as a delivery driver for UPS, 45-50 hours a week average. For exercise, I alternate between strength training and cardio. Every day for an hour. I walk my dogs everyday for 1.5 hours total.
I eat fine. Better than most of my peers. Lots of veggies and protein. My biggest issue is eating enough food.
Last year around the end of May, I experienced intense pain starting at the top of my rotater cuff all the way down to my hips and under my armpits around my ribs. I try to continue about my day because the pain started at work. I am unloading a large amount of 20+ lb boxes and my hands fail. I drop the box, luckily it was coming off the cart so it was already like an inch from the floor. At this point my hand and shoulder are tingly and nunb. I go to the workers comp clinic concentra, get an x ray, they determine it's "soft tissue damage".
I went through 3 months of shitty physical therapy, 3 chiropractor visits, and then finally an mri where they said the issue might be herniation in my neck but they were unable to view it with the images they took and since the original complaint was about my back and shoulder, they can't image my neck.
I give up on workers comp figuring it out and turn to my primary care doctor. I explain everything to him, including offering to get the images concentra took so he could see what they are talking about. He suggests I start physical therapy at kaiser and then go from there and manage my pain with naproxen in the mean time.
I finally get an appointment for PT at kaiser and it feels like the same run around I got at concentra. I ask for neck specific exercises since I've noticed the pain begins in my neck just under my jaw. Sometimes it manifests as a migraine, most days it's just feels sore in my shoulder blade and my neck.
It's November at this point.
In December, I am slammed against the wall and floor several times and had elbows and knees shoved into my shoulder blade while face down on the floor. I suffered what was assumed to be a concussion and pain levels doubled.
Now, I get concussion headaches that are definitely separate from the migraines. I continue to manage the pain with naproxen and exercise. Some days, the pain is too much and I can't even walk the dogs.
I've brought up the headaches to my doctor and he suggested managing it with effexor, which I definitely don't want to do and I think covers up the actual problem rather than addressing it.
What's the best way to approach this? Should I have gotten any scans during this time? My insurance is through the roof, everything is covered or very very low cost. How do I tell my doctor I don't feel like I'm receiving the best care? Or am I just being whiney? Is this one of those situations where it's this or surgery? I'd rather avoid surgery as long as possible.
2024.05.16 19:13 Sweet-Count2557 Best Things to Do in Porterville Ca
 | Best Things to Do in Porterville Ca Welcome to Porterville, where we've uncovered the best things to do in this vibrant city. Get ready for adventure, history, and natural beauty all in one place.From exploring the rich architectural heritage of the Zalud House to immersing yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of Sequoia National Park, there's something for everyone here.Whether you're into outdoor activities, entertainment, or simply relaxing, Porterville has it all. Join us as we take you on a journey through the hidden treasures of this freedom-seeking destination.Key TakeawaysZalud House, a historic site built in 1891 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Sequoia National Park, known for its giant sequoia trees and stunning views.Lake Success, a recreational area offering water sports, picnicking, and camping.Eagle Mountain Casino, a popular entertainment venue with a variety of gaming options.Historic SitesLet's explore the rich history of Porterville by visiting its historic sites, such as the Zalud House. Built by John Zalud in 1891, this magnificent mansion is a true testament to the city's past. Designed by architects Hugh and John Templeton, the Zalud House is a stunning example of Victorian architecture. It was graciously donated to the City of Porterville in 1970 and has since become a cherished landmark. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987, it stands as a reminder of the city's heritage.As we step inside the Zalud House, we're transported back in time. The elegant interior boasts intricate woodwork, stained glass windows, and period furnishings. Each room tells a story of the Zalud family's life and the community's vibrant history. From the grand staircase to the cozy sitting rooms, every detail is meticulously preserved.Visiting historic sites like the Zalud House allows us to connect with the past and appreciate the craftsmanship of a bygone era. It gives us a glimpse into the lives of those who came before us and shaped the city we know today.National Parks and Natural AttractionsWhen it comes to exploring the natural wonders of Porterville, there's no shortage of breathtaking sights to discover.One of the highlights is Sequoia National Park, established in 1890 and spanning over 404,000 acres of majestic giant sequoia trees. This park, adjacent to Kings Canyon National Park, offers stunning views of these magnificent trees and is a must-visit for nature enthusiasts seeking awe-inspiring landscapes.Giant Sequoia TreesSequoia National Park encompasses 404,000 acres of giant sequoia trees, providing us with stunning views and opportunities for exploration. These majestic trees, some of the largest and oldest living things on Earth, are truly awe-inspiring.As we wander through the park, we're surrounded by the towering giants, their massive trunks reaching towards the sky. The scent of pine fills the air, and the peacefulness of the forest envelops us.We can hike along scenic trails, marveling at the sheer size and beauty of these ancient trees. We can also visit famous landmarks like the General Sherman Tree, the largest tree in the world by volume.Whether we're nature enthusiasts or simply seeking a moment of tranquility, exploring the giant sequoia trees in Sequoia National Park is an experience that will leave us in awe of the wonders of the natural world.Stunning Natural ViewsWe can explore the stunning natural views of national parks and natural attractions in and around Porterville, CA.Sequoia National Park: Established in 1890, this park encompasses 404,000 acres of giant sequoia trees. Adjacent to Kings Canyon National Park, it offers breathtaking views of these towering giants.Lake Success: Located on the Tule River, this recreational area features the Success Dam, forming a reservoir with a capacity of 82,000 acre-feet. Owned by the US Army Corps of Engineers, it offers water sports, picnicking, and camping opportunities.Porterville City Pool: With its modern design and play equipment, this 5,580 square-foot city pool is perfect for a refreshing swim. It includes a lap swim area, dive tank, diving board, and a thrilling 137-foot water slide. Fun for all ages!Porterville's Natural Beauty: Surrounded by the stunning backdrop of Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park, Porterville offers endless opportunities for exploration and relaxation. Whether it's a wilderness glamping trip or simply enjoying the natural beauty, this is a paradise for nature enthusiasts.Kings Canyon National ParkWhile exploring the natural attractions of Porterville, CA, we can't miss out on Kings Canyon National Park. Located adjacent to Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon National Park is a breathtaking destination that offers a truly immersive experience in nature.Spanning over 461,901 acres, this national park is known for its stunning landscapes, including deep canyons, towering granite cliffs, and pristine forests. The park is also home to the General Grant Tree, one of the largest living trees in the world.Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, and wildlife viewing. With its majestic beauty and endless opportunities for adventure, Kings Canyon National Park is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers seeking freedom in the great outdoors.Recreational ActivitiesOne of the recreational activities in Porterville is visiting Lake Success, where we can enjoy water sports, picnicking, and camping.Here are four things you can do at Lake Success:Water sports: Whether you're a fan of kayaking, jet skiing, or simply swimming, Lake Success offers a variety of water sports activities. Grab your gear and dive into the refreshing waters of the lake. Feel the adrenaline rush as you ride the waves or peacefully paddle along the calm surface.Picnicking: Pack a delicious lunch and head to one of the scenic picnic areas around the lake. Enjoy a meal surrounded by nature's beauty, with the sound of water gently lapping against the shore. Spend quality time with your loved ones, sharing stories and creating lasting memories.Camping: Spend a night under the starry sky at one of the camping grounds near Lake Success. Set up your tent, roast marshmallows over a crackling fire, and fall asleep to the peaceful sounds of nature. Wake up to the breathtaking view of the lake and start your day with a refreshing swim or a hike in the surrounding trails.Fishing: Grab your fishing rod and cast your line into the sparkling waters of Lake Success. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including bass, catfish, and trout. Feel the excitement as you wait for a nibble, and experience the joy of reeling in your catch. Fishing at Lake Success isn't only a fun activity but also a great way to bond with nature.Entertainment and NightlifeEagle Mountain Casino offers a wide range of entertainment and nightlife options for visitors in Porterville, CA. Whether you're looking for some thrilling casino games or a lively night out, this establishment has got you covered. With over 1200 slot machines and 10 table games, there's plenty of excitement to be had on the gaming floor. From classic favorites to the latest releases, there's something for everyone to enjoy.But the fun doesn't stop there. Eagle Mountain Casino also hosts live entertainment events throughout the year. From concerts featuring top-notch performers to comedy shows that will have you laughing all night long, there's always something happening at this vibrant venue. So grab a drink, relax, and let the talented acts entertain you.If you're in the mood for a more laid-back evening, head over to Harleys Tavern. This bar and pub located in downtown Porterville is a popular nightlife spot for locals. Open from 12:00 pm to 2:00 am, it's the perfect place to unwind after a long day of exploring the city. Enjoy a cold beer, catch up with friends, and soak in the lively atmosphere.To help you plan your night out, here's a table highlighting some of the entertainment and nightlife options in Porterville:VenueDescriptionOperating HoursEagle Mountain CasinoFull-service casino with slot machines and table gamesOpen 24 hours a dayHarleys TavernBar and pub in downtown Porterville12:00 pm to 2:00 amNo matter what you're in the mood for, Porterville offers an array of entertainment and nightlife options. So go ahead, let loose, and have a fantastic time exploring all that this vibrant city has to offer.Recreation and Water ActivitiesLocated on the Tule River, Lake Success offers a variety of water sports and recreational activities for visitors to enjoy. Here are four exciting things you can do at Lake Success:Water Sports: Whether you're a thrill-seeker or prefer a more leisurely experience, Lake Success has something for everyone. You can try your hand at jet skiing, wakeboarding, or tubing for an adrenaline rush. If you prefer a more relaxed activity, kayaking and paddleboarding are great options to explore the calm waters of the lake.Fishing: Lake Success is a haven for fishing enthusiasts. Cast your line and try your luck at catching bass, crappie, catfish, or trout. With its abundant fish population, you're bound to have a memorable fishing experience. Don't forget to bring your fishing gear and a fishing license!Picnicking: Take advantage of the beautiful scenery and enjoy a picnic with family and friends. The lake offers picnic areas with tables and grills, perfect for a barbecue or a peaceful lunch by the water. Relax, soak up the sun, and indulge in delicious food while surrounded by nature's beauty.Camping: Extend your stay at Lake Success by camping overnight. The lake has several campgrounds with amenities such as restrooms, showers, and RV hookups. Fall asleep to the soothing sounds of the water and wake up to picturesque views. It's an excellent opportunity to bond with loved ones and create lasting memories.With these fantastic recreational activities, Lake Success is sure to provide a fun-filled day for everyone. But the excitement doesn't stop there! Continue reading to discover the wide array of outdoor activities and farms that Porterville has to offer.Outdoor Activities and FarmsIf you're looking for a fun and unique outdoor activity in Porterville, we highly recommend checking out Tabitha Max Blueberry Farm.This family-owned 78-acre blueberry farm offers a delightful experience for all ages.Whether you're planning a family outing or a gathering with friends, you'll have the opportunity to pick your own delicious blueberries and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the farm.Blueberry Picking ExperienceWe highly recommend visiting Tabitha Max Blueberry Farm for an enjoyable blueberry picking experience. Here are four reasons why you should check out this wonderful farm:Fresh and Juicy Blueberries: At Tabitha Max Blueberry Farm, you'll find rows upon rows of beautiful blueberry bushes laden with ripe, plump berries. The farm takes pride in growing high-quality blueberries that are bursting with flavor. Whether you're a blueberry enthusiast or simply looking for a fun activity, this is the place to be.Family-Friendly Environment: This family-owned farm provides a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere for visitors of all ages. It's the perfect setting for a family outing or a gathering with friends. Kids will love exploring the fields and picking their own blueberries straight from the bushes.Scenic Surroundings: Located in the picturesque town of Porterville, the farm is surrounded by stunning natural beauty. As you wander through the blueberry fields, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, making your picking experience even more enjoyable.Knowledgeable and Friendly Staff: The staff at Tabitha Max Blueberry Farm are passionate about what they do and are always ready to assist and share their knowledge about blueberries. They can provide helpful tips and advice on how to pick the best berries and even offer suggestions on recipes and ways to enjoy your blueberry haul.Family Outing at FarmLet's explore the exciting outdoor activities and farms that are perfect for a family outing in Porterville, CA.One farm that stands out is the Tabitha Max Blueberry Farm. This family-owned 78-acre blueberry farm offers a fun and interactive experience for visitors of all ages. Imagine the joy of picking your own fresh and delicious blueberries straight from the bushes! It's a great opportunity to connect with nature and teach children about where their food comes from.The farm is a beautiful and serene setting, making it an ideal spot for a gathering with friends or a peaceful family outing. So grab a bucket and head to Tabitha Max Blueberry Farm for a memorable day of berry picking and outdoor fun.Outdoor Farm ActivitiesOne popular option for outdoor farm activities in Porterville is visiting the Tabitha Max Blueberry Farm. Here, you can immerse yourself in the beauty of a family-owned 78-acre blueberry farm. It's the perfect place for a family outing or a gathering with friends.As you explore the farm, you'll have the joy of picking your own blueberries, creating memories that will last a lifetime.But the Tabitha Max Blueberry Farm isn't the only outdoor farm activity in Porterville. There are numerous other options that offer a similar experience of connecting with nature and enjoying the bounty of the land.Some of these activities include visiting local pumpkin patches, apple orchards, and even petting zoos.Frequently Asked QuestionsAre There Any Local Festivals or Events That Take Place in Porterville Throughout the Year?There are several local festivals and events that take place in Porterville throughout the year.From the annual Porterville Fair, which offers rides, games, and live entertainment, to the Porterville Christmas Parade, a festive celebration filled with music and holiday cheer.Additionally, the Porterville Balloon Festival showcases colorful hot air balloons soaring through the sky, while the Porterville Western Days Rodeo offers thrilling rodeo competitions and family-friendly activities.These events provide a great opportunity for the community to come together and enjoy the vibrant spirit of Porterville.Can Visitors Go Camping in Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park?Yes, visitors can go camping in Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park.These majestic parks offer breathtaking views and the opportunity to immerse yourself in nature. From towering sequoia trees to stunning mountain landscapes, camping in these parks is a truly awe-inspiring experience.Whether you prefer a rugged backpacking adventure or a relaxing family camping trip, these parks have something for everyone.Are There Any Hiking Trails or Nature Walks Near Porterville?There are several hiking trails and nature walks near Porterville. You can explore the stunning beauty of Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park, which are adjacent to the city. These parks offer a variety of trails that cater to different skill levels, allowing you to experience the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife.Whether you're seeking a leisurely stroll or a challenging hike, Porterville's proximity to these national parks provides ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to immerse themselves in nature.Are There Any Wineries or Vineyards in the Porterville Area?Sure, there are several wineries and vineyards in the Porterville area.You can indulge in wine tastings, vineyard tours, and even learn about the winemaking process.These local establishments offer a variety of wines, from bold reds to crisp whites, all made with care and passion.Whether you're a wine enthusiast or just looking to unwind, visiting these wineries and vineyards is a great way to experience the flavors of Porterville.What Are Some Popular Fishing Spots Near Porterville?Some popular fishing spots near Porterville include Lake Success Recreation Area and the Tule River.Lake Success offers a variety of fish species and is a great place for boating and fishing.The Tule River is known for its trout fishing and scenic beauty.Both spots provide opportunities for anglers to enjoy the outdoors and reel in some big catches.ConclusionAs we conclude our journey through the best things to do in Porterville, California, one fascinating statistic stands out: Did you know that Sequoia National Park, located just a short drive from the city, is home to the largest tree on Earth, known as General Sherman?This natural wonder, along with the rich history, recreational activities, and entertainment options, make Porterville a truly remarkable destination. Whether you're a history buff, nature lover, or adventure seeker, Porterville offers something unforgettable for everyone.So come and explore the hidden treasures of this charming city in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. submitted by Sweet-Count2557 to worldkidstravel [link] [comments] |
2024.05.16 19:11 NeedSomeUbik Double vs triple-glazing windows - special situation (La Paz, Bolivia)
I know there are several posts already concerning this topic, but I think our situation is a bit special so I'm posting a new question.
We're planning on changing all the windows in our apartment. Currently, we have pretty bad aluminium-frame single-glazing sliding windows. Our apartment (6th floor) has a quite large window surface, I'd estimate that at least 50% of our outer walls are windows. Our windows are also pretty big (about 85cm x 145 cm for the part that opens). The rest is brick wall. We hope to get a real upgrade in comfort with new windows.
Our situation is special because of where we live: In La Paz, Bolivia. We have quite low seasonal variations in temperature and higher diurnal variations. Temperatures at night tend to not drop below ~+5 degrees Celsius, so the delta temperature between inside and outside is not as large as elsewhere. We get a bit of sunshine during the morning, depending on the season. If the sun goes in, it does heat up the apartment notably and nicely (tropical sun).
There is something else that is special: Accessibility. Unfortunately, double or triple-glazing windows are not common at all here, so there are only a few - fairly artisanal - manufacturers. This means that we'll definitely not gonna get our hands on fancy "high quality" double or triple-glazing windows. There won't be filling with Argon gas or the sort, and I guess there won't be any special coatings either. So our choice is probably between not-so-great double-glazing and not-so-great triple-glazing windows.
Concerning noise: We live close to a street so there is definitely some traffic noise, but it's not horrible. Better soundproofing would be great, but it's probably not a real "make or break" point.
So considering our situation, would you think double or triple-glazing would be the better choice (triple is about ~15%-20% more expensive)? While I think better thermal and acoustic isolation would be great, I'm a bit worried about their large weight. Especially considering the fairly "artisanal" manufacturing process and the size of our windows, I'm a bit worried that they'll be more likely to fail than the double glazing windows, and we'd only get like 5 years of warranty. I have also read that triple glazing blocks a bit more sunlight, while ideally, we would like to keep the apartment as bright as possible.
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We're planning on changing all the windows in our apartment. Currently, we have pretty bad aluminium-frame single-glazing sliding windows. Our apartment (6th floor) has a quite large window surface, I'd estimate that at least 50% of our outer walls are windows. Our windows are also pretty big (about 85cm x 145 cm for the part that opens). The rest is brick wall. We hope to get a real upgrade in comfort with new windows.
Our situation is special because of where we live: In La Paz, Bolivia. We have quite low seasonal variations in temperature and higher diurnal variations. Temperatures at night tend to not drop below ~+5 degrees Celsius, so the delta temperature between inside and outside is not as large as elsewhere. We get a bit of sunshine during the morning, depending on the season. If the sun goes in, it does heat up the apartment notably and nicely (tropical sun).
There is something else that is special: Accessibility. Unfortunately, double or triple-glazing windows are not common at all here, so there are only a few - fairly artisanal - manufacturers. This means that we'll definitely not gonna get our hands on fancy "high quality" double or triple-glazing windows. There won't be filling with Argon gas or the sort, and I guess there won't be any special coatings either. So our choice is probably between not-so-great double-glazing and not-so-great triple-glazing windows.
Concerning noise: We live close to a street so there is definitely some traffic noise, but it's not horrible. Better soundproofing would be great, but it's probably not a real "make or break" point.
So considering our situation, would you think double or triple-glazing would be the better choice (triple is about ~15%-20% more expensive)? While I think better thermal and acoustic isolation would be great, I'm a bit worried about their large weight. Especially considering the fairly "artisanal" manufacturing process and the size of our windows, I'm a bit worried that they'll be more likely to fail than the double glazing windows, and we'd only get like 5 years of warranty. I have also read that triple glazing blocks a bit more sunlight, while ideally, we would like to keep the apartment as bright as possible.
2024.05.16 19:09 champchamp206 Best Pizza Federal Way 2024? Pops Pizza & Pasta!
I saw that the Federal Way Mirror released their winners for the "Mirrorās Best of Federal Way 2024."
Pizza
Popās Pizza & Pasta ā 1st
Mod Pizza ā 2nd
Pizza Pizazz ā 3rd
The Rock Wood Fired Kitchen ā 3rd
My wife and I spent recently spent this past month trying out each of the pizza restaurants in Federal Way voted on this list and let me tell you, we were absolutely impressed with the rankings!
1) Pops Pizza & Pasta was delicious! This hidden gem exceeded our expectations! They were a hole in the wall restaurant and I feel like might be a best kept secret in Federal Way! No more gatekeeping! They have a large menu with not just pizza but also pasta, calzones, wings and salads! We highly recommend their FW pizza and their Mario's linguine pasta! Their dough was perfectly crispy but also soft at the same time, I cant really explain it! We overordered so we had some left over and it was still delicious the next day. We can totally see why and how they won this year! You wont regret trying it, thank me later!
2) Mod Pizza was great because it allowed us to pick all of our toppings on the spot! I overdid it a little bit on the toppings but still delicious! Their crust is closer to a thin crust which allows them to make the pizzas a bit faster I believe! It took about 10 minutes but was a fun experience!
3) Pizza Pizazz had really good pizza rolls! Highly recommend if you'd like something a little bit different but with the same pizza flavors!
4) The Rock has an extensive menu, a lot of seating and even a drink menu! Great place to go if you're looking or a sit down place to spend time at but be careful going very busy days/times of the week! Friendly tip: Friday was a bit of a wait!
Overall, we had a great time trying all these spots! Pops Pizza is a MUST TRY! Next category that we'll be trying is, Steakhouses!
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Pizza
Popās Pizza & Pasta ā 1st
Mod Pizza ā 2nd
Pizza Pizazz ā 3rd
The Rock Wood Fired Kitchen ā 3rd
My wife and I spent recently spent this past month trying out each of the pizza restaurants in Federal Way voted on this list and let me tell you, we were absolutely impressed with the rankings!
1) Pops Pizza & Pasta was delicious! This hidden gem exceeded our expectations! They were a hole in the wall restaurant and I feel like might be a best kept secret in Federal Way! No more gatekeeping! They have a large menu with not just pizza but also pasta, calzones, wings and salads! We highly recommend their FW pizza and their Mario's linguine pasta! Their dough was perfectly crispy but also soft at the same time, I cant really explain it! We overordered so we had some left over and it was still delicious the next day. We can totally see why and how they won this year! You wont regret trying it, thank me later!
2) Mod Pizza was great because it allowed us to pick all of our toppings on the spot! I overdid it a little bit on the toppings but still delicious! Their crust is closer to a thin crust which allows them to make the pizzas a bit faster I believe! It took about 10 minutes but was a fun experience!
3) Pizza Pizazz had really good pizza rolls! Highly recommend if you'd like something a little bit different but with the same pizza flavors!
4) The Rock has an extensive menu, a lot of seating and even a drink menu! Great place to go if you're looking or a sit down place to spend time at but be careful going very busy days/times of the week! Friendly tip: Friday was a bit of a wait!
Overall, we had a great time trying all these spots! Pops Pizza is a MUST TRY! Next category that we'll be trying is, Steakhouses!
2024.05.16 19:07 MinusPaminsar BMC... more like BMSHIT
Total embarassment of a public hospital Butuan Medical Center. No proper system in place. No basic courtesy nor any semblance of public service. Everything relies on whenever the fucking doctor feels like it.
Waited 7 hrs at the ER just to be told they're gonna get us the bed at 9:30 am when they said it was vacant right after we arrived around 8 pm. After 6-7 hrs of waiting I finally fucking had it and made a scene. They gave the bed at 4 am but I demanded a transfer and then they still want to delay us more with the doctor referral BS - which like I said depends upon WHENEVER the fucking doctor feels likes it or whenver the doctor decides to wake up from their coddly eternal slumber WHILE THE PATIENTS ARE NEGLECTED AND LEFT TO FIND THEIR OWN BENCH TO USE AS A MAKESHIFT BED TO SLEEP ON.
Some staff were just busy reading the forex trading chart while on duty and doing it on the public hospital's peripherals. Total professionals.
If you value your family's health, time and peace of mind, stay the fuck out of this glorified clinic on training wheels called BMC. Not fucking worth it.
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Waited 7 hrs at the ER just to be told they're gonna get us the bed at 9:30 am when they said it was vacant right after we arrived around 8 pm. After 6-7 hrs of waiting I finally fucking had it and made a scene. They gave the bed at 4 am but I demanded a transfer and then they still want to delay us more with the doctor referral BS - which like I said depends upon WHENEVER the fucking doctor feels likes it or whenver the doctor decides to wake up from their coddly eternal slumber WHILE THE PATIENTS ARE NEGLECTED AND LEFT TO FIND THEIR OWN BENCH TO USE AS A MAKESHIFT BED TO SLEEP ON.
Some staff were just busy reading the forex trading chart while on duty and doing it on the public hospital's peripherals. Total professionals.
If you value your family's health, time and peace of mind, stay the fuck out of this glorified clinic on training wheels called BMC. Not fucking worth it.
2024.05.16 19:07 cfalnevermore My Messed Up Town: The Weird Nocturnal Hippy Chick
Here we are again in the shit stew that is the Fallowveil trailer park. Weāve got soul eating strippers, jobs that kill us, and plenty of weirdos, both the trailer trash and the potentially paranormal variety. Itās the place where even your own computer sometimes threatens to kill you. I canāt tell if I should be worried, or annoyed that all my neighbors have such irresponsible web habits. I know itās not me that brings in all these machine wiping viruses.
So even though I got a system error that literally said āyouāre useless and you should dieā Iām less interested in that. Stupid thing. Like I donāt already know Iām useless. Thatās not what Iām depressed about.
Wellā¦ I suppose it's tangentially related.
I hope anyone reading will forgive me. Iām feeling the sting of rejection right now. It was really stupid of me to ask. Especially now. Nobody here really likes me. Theyāve only been nice to me as a courtesy because I was almost involved in a god damn shootout. And my idiot self decided that was the perfect time to push one of my few friends all the way away. Never ask your friends out on dates. It ruins everything.
So thereās this woman. Iāve talked about her in the past. Trista Ramone. She lives in the far back corner of the trailer park. You can instantly tell which unit is hers because sheās covered every square inch of the property with gardens and a rabbit hutch. The place usually has beads and colorful flags hanging on its walls as well. Sheās kind of a right wingerās nightmare. I know some of those flags represent various lgbtq plus communities.
She and I have been friendly in the past. Weāre both night shift workers. We crossed paths quite a bit going to and from work so we struck up a friendship over the years.
Letās just ripped the band aid off. Recently Iāve started thinking I hadā¦ stronger feelings for Trista. I got stupid and decided to tell her about them. She wasnāt interested. I get why. We have very different lifestyles. I like meat, and she thinks the meat industry is murder. Iām not willing to give up meat, and sheās not willing to give up her beliefs. It's as simple as that. Now things are incredibly awkward with one of my closer friends and Iām still spiraling into self loathing, where I belong.
She swore up and down that she absolutely still wants to be friends with me, but Iām not sure I believe her. The look she gave me when I told her Iād like to ask her out. It looked like sadness, but a small part of me is convinced it was pity, or worse, disgust and loathing, and that small part gave me ever shuts the fuck up. But anyway, she gave me permission to write about her.
She is one of the creepy fixtures of our little neighborhood after all. She told me to make her seem as insane and scary as I possibly could and that she should get to kill me at the end. She also handed me a few of her high school yearbooks, advised me to chat with another neighbor of ours who she went to school with, and to only use creepy rumors for the rest.
Part of me is really willing to describe her as awful, but thatās just my anger. I donāt like that part of me. Tristaās not a bad person at all. Sheās just weird and she doesnāt want to date me. God damn it, Petuniaās right. I need therapy.
So, Iāve told the story of the sexy, scary lady living in a polycule here in the trailer park. I think sheās got a bigger heart than she lets on. Iāve talked about the stories surrounding the Schroeder Slaughterhouse. Now letās talk about the hippy everyone thinks is a vampire.
Sheās a taller woman, maybe five-seven or eight, and sheās skinny. Her typical wardrobe isā¦ interesting. Try to imagine your typical new-age hippy/stoner girl, wearing colorful sarongs, crop-tops, beanies, baggy sweaters, T-shirts with colorful sayings on them, sandals, boots woven from some sort of exotic plant, beaded necklaces, bracelets, a few too many piercings and some intricate tattoos. Can you picture that kind of person? Well, take that and dip them in āgothā dye. Everything is black, and contrasts to her pale white complexion, her eyes are this unusual violet color, and then make the woman wearing all that seem kind of depressed about something. Thatās the look Trista has going on. Like if Wednesday Addams was forced to dress up for Hippy Day.
Iāve heard people call her an emo vampire, but as a former emo myself, she doesnāt fill out all the criteria. She doesnāt typically wear any super tight pants or cake on the eyeshadow. I guess sheās just Trista. It might sound weird (and it is) but the whole thing suits her. Her style, tattoos, and complexion all create this image of skinny vampiric waif with a mysterious past and a freaky sarcastic attitude and I found the whole thingā¦ kinda hot.
Trista keeps to herself. Sheās made the most out of her little corner of the trailer park. Like I said, she decked out her unit with garden squares, and a Rabbit pen. No idea why sheās allowed to do that. A lot of these places donāt allow pets. I heard she was also trying to put in a beehive too, but her neighbors are fighting her on that one. Our park is a bit too condensed for bees. She has a permit to grow hemp, but of course itās not for recreational use. She treats it and uses it to weave things like handbags, clothes, and other stuff. Thereās a consignment store in town that sells all kinds of things Trista has crafted herself. So sheās handy and self sufficient too. She paints, she carves wood, she weaves, she crochets, she sews, and who knows what else. Sheās so good at her little crafts that apparently sheās able to support herself just selling them and working part time at the Moonlight Inn outside of town.
Sheās also relatively friendly. I almost feel bad calling her weird, but hereās the thing, Iāve seen some REALLY weird shit. People jokingly call her a vampire, and she seems to embrace that, but part of me seriously wonders. The big clue is, like I mentioned, sheās completely nocturnal. Sheās always asleep during the day, and every blind and curtain is drawn tight. The one time she came out during the day, she had on this full body suit with a helmet with UV glass and everything. Even then, she only showed up to give Petunia a hug, before leaving again.
That was the first time I saw Trista, come to think of it. I was kind of intrigued. It was kind of hard not to be when someone shows up to a community cookout in a freaking astronaut suit. I approached Petunia after she left.
āWho the heck was that?ā I wondered.
āMASON! Iām so glad you could make it! Youāve been here about three months now! Howād that job interview go?ā
āOh. It went well. I might be doing janitorial work soon.ā
āNight shift?ā
āMaybe. Iām not sure.ā
āIf itās the night shift, youāll definitely meet the person who just left. Thatās Trista. Sheās the girl with the rabbits in the far corner. Poor girl. Sheās got a really bad skin condition. Canāt let sunlight touch her.ā
āOh. Is she likeā¦ albino or something?ā
āNo, sheās got pigment. I donāt remember what the condition is called. I guess it started in high school or something. Youād have to ask her. And hey! If you work the night shift, youāll probably get to chat with her!ā
Petunia wasnāt wrong. I started working as a nighttime janitor for a number of local businesses. That was when I first started noticing the pale goth hippy. She rides around on a moped, with her dark hair and her sarong barely billowing behind her. I couldnāt see her face through the helmet, but she waved to me as she passed by.
The next time I saw her, she was jogging, but hereās where it gets weird. When I first stepped outside, all I saw was a blur. It actually startled me as I whipped toward it, but then there was this skinny tattooed pixie, somehow still looking like a stonehippy/vampire in jogging gear. I swear she was moving inhumanly fast when I first noticed her. That was when we introduced ourselves. She actually jogged over to say hello.
āHey! Youāre the new guy right?ā
āOh, uh, yeah. My nameās Mason!ā I reached out to shake the pretty girlās hand, like an awkward loser. She smirked and shook my hand. Her grip was weirdly strong, and a bit cold.
āIām Trista. Iām the weirdo in the back with the rabbits.ā
āTristaā¦ oh, are you the one who has a thing with sunlight? I think Petunia mentioned you.ā
āYup! Thatās me. Xerodoma pigmentosum. Sunlight hurts. I hate that it hurts.ā She lamented.
āThatās gotta be rough,ā I said sympathetically.
āYou get used to it. You work at night?ā
āYeah. Works better for me.ā
āI get that.ā
And so on and so on. Sheās pretty cool, with a bit of hilarious snark in there. And she secretly procured recreational weed she was willing to share. I kept working the night shift just hoping for another chance to talk to her and possibly buy a joint. Eventually she invited me over to share a joint. The inside of her place was actually pretty sparse and spartan compared to the outside. Though she was a fan of hanging beads. Most of the main room was taken up by her various crafting projects and supplies. Hemp weaves, some paintings, and even a wood carving of what I think was a rabbit, but it wasnāt anywhere near complete.
I followed her to her kitchen where she reached into the very back of her pantry and pulled out a shoebox. Inside was her stash, but there was something else which I found very strange. It was a pack of syringes and a thing I assume is to sterilize syringes. I know what youāre thinking, and that was my first thought too. Itās a poor neighborhood, the woman already smokes weed illegally, itās not that big a shock that maybe she was involved in other drugs too. I decided not to ask at the time. We shared our joint, and we laughed, a lot. She made fun of me for being a lightweight, while I got completely hypnotized staring at the patterns of a shawl she had woven.
Months went by and we got closer, but I couldnāt forget those syringes. After a while I got worried. Iāve seen what heroine does to people. So the next time I went over to smoke and eat (vegan) pizza with her, I asked.
āTrista? Are you using anything other than weed?ā
āDrugs?ā
āYeah.ā
āNo. Why?ā
āYou can tell me if you are.ā
āMason, sweetheart, Iām a stoner. I donāt fuck around with anything else and I never have.ā
āReally?ā
āReally.ā
āOkay. Can I ask what that set of syringes are for?ā
āOh. In my stash box? Those areā¦ part of my condition. I donāt want to talk about it.ā
āOh. Is it likeā¦ embarrassing?ā
āYeah. So donāt ask. Can we just watch a movie?ā
So I don't ask anymore. But I still have no idea what she does with those syringes. Based on what I read about that Xerodoma Pigmentosum thing she says she has, I have no clue what she would need to inject herself with.
Another time she asked me to check on her rabbits for her during the day, as her usual āsitterā had something come up. All I had to do was chop up the lettuce and carrots she left out. As I was enjoying the adorable fluffy faces, one of Tristaās neighbors, a woman named Bridget, poked her head outside her door.
āHey. Do you know what Trista injects those rabbits with?ā
āIā¦ what?ā
āIāve seen her use syringes on those rabbits. She said she was just giving them medicine, but I swear I see her inject them every week.ā
āIā¦ I wouldn't know. She just asked me to feed them.ā
āI love Trista, but that always seemed so weird. She has to know vaccines are a hoax!ā I tuned the woman out after that one. My mind was on that set of syringes. Why would she be using them on rabbits? These things were her pets.
I was starting to crush on her by then. But I couldnāt help feeling weirded out by that. I was actually going to confront her, but the next time I came to visit, she was literally inside the Rabbit hutch, on her back, squealing with delight as her rabbit friends nuzzled and played with her.
āBonnibelle! That tickles! Marcy! No chewing. Finn? Watch where youāre sticking that foot! Jake? Where are you? EEEEE Lumpy! Not the neck!ā
It was as silly and adorable as it sounds. She was forced to whip herself upright when two of her little friends tried to burrow under her dress. She finally stood up with a laugh, cradling a rabbit in her arms and cooing at it.
There was just no way in hell this woman was doing anything that would hurt these animals. Bridget is a paranoid antivax weirdo anyway. If Trista was using syringes on the rabbits, I was convinced it was only for their benefit.
So life went on. I got more and more reclusive over the years. Petunia, Trista, and my next door neighbor Fred were the only things keeping me remotely connected to the outside. And so we get to now. So letās see. What are the stories about the weird vampire woman?
Well, thereās the fact that she jogs at night, solo, in a poor neighborhood. Petunia keeps the shitty people contained and behaving for the most part, but I still wouldnāt exactly call it safe, especially for a young skinny woman. But she does it without a care in the world.
Thereās one strange event that some people like to connect to this. I never knew this guy, but from what I hear he was a total weirdo who leered at anyone even remotely female. And this is despite the fact he was married. His name was Josh.
I remember him a bit. Heās the guy that Petunia chased away from one of her barbecues. Supposedly he was heard saying inappropriate things to the groups of ten year old girls that were playing in the bounce house Petunia rented. Telling them how pretty they were. Trying to coax them to take off their jackets. Police reports were filed but ultimately nothing could be proven. The guy's wife, Carole, always defends him for some reason.
But anyway, I remember hanging out with Trista one night a little over a year ago. She hadnāt gone jogging like she normally did. I asked her what was up with that.
āThat weirdo, Josh has started catcalling when I pass his place. It weirds me out.ā
āThere arenāt other people who do that at night? Iām still shocked you jog alone.ā
āNot like this. I can flip off a wolf whistler. But this guyā¦ he keeps trying to get me to stop and talk to him, and when I donāt? He shouts about my ass. Iām gonna have to talk to Petunia about that shithead, if anybody can reign him in, itās her.ā
Iām gonna guess she never got a chance. Two days later, the whole town was awoken by sirens. I was getting ready for my shift when I heard them. I walked down the road a bit to see if I could figure out what was going on. The cops were heading toward the other side of the park, so I couldnāt see much. But I did notice Trista, in her jogging gear, skulking in the shadows. I wondered if she was in trouble. But before I could call out to her, she sprinted straight to Petunia's house and banged on the door. Petunia welcomed her inside, and that was all I saw. I still wasnāt sure what was going on, so I just shrugged and headed to work, figuring Iād text Trista later.
I didnāt learn till later that Josh was found dead. He was lying prone, face down, partly hidden by bushes at the edge of the park. His neck was cut open. Heād bled out rapidly. He had a knife in his hand, and officially itās believed he fell on it and accidentally killed himself. There was a cocktail of drugs in his system so most people accept that explanation. But others swear they saw Trista out for her jog around the same time Josh would have been bleeding to death. She got questioned, and she swore she didnāt see anything. Without evidence, there was nothing else that could be proven.
Tristaās a friend. I know that guy was being creepy to her. So Iām happy to take her word for what happened, even if my seeing her going to Petuniaās pokes a bit of a hole in that. I canāt be sure it was Trista though. So Iām not saying a word. But if a certain creep attacked a certain lady who is rumored to be a vampire, itās not that surprising to me that he ended up dead after bleeding to death. Iām not all that broken up about it.
Iām not the one spreading that story. Joshās wife was the one who started the rumor. So now some people are even more convinced that the weird nocturnal hippy chick is secretly a vampire.
Sheās no killer. No matter what they say. She would only have defended herself.
So thatās all the stories Iāve heard that have any credibility to them. Thereās more people who swear she and Petunia perform weird rituals, and people who saw her moving āinhumanly fastā and such.
But now I have to share what I found in the yearbooks Trista gave me. I wasnāt really expecting much. I checked her senior yearbook out first. She looks about the same. Pale, goth, hippy, and sort of sad. She kind of looks even sadder in these photos if Iām being honest, but thatās high school for you. She graduated in the top half of her class, no sports or extracurriculars. Iām left wondering how she managed to go to school at the time of sun was so bad for her. Iāll have to ask her about that. So nothing really new there.
It was the yearbook from her junior year where things got really interesting. I was in shock when I found her. Trista is somehow impossible to miss, but unrecognizable all at once. Sheās full of color! She wore more typical tie dye hippy attire. Bright vibrant pinks, reds, blues, greens, and yellows, in every photo, and holy shit was she busy. Captain of the soccer team, first chair flutist, president of the āgreen livingā club and the āvegan alliance,ā top ten in her class, it was all incredible. I think the main reason I didnāt recognize her was her skin. It was tan, as though she were out in the sun a lot. Furthermore there were photos of her playing sports and standing outside in bright sunlight.
It was like her disease wasnāt there, which confused me. She told me it was something called Xeroderma Pigmentosa. But thatās a genetic condition. She would have had that from birth.
I sent her a text, wondering about this.
- Hey! Just went through your yearbooks. What happened? You had color? Did you discover Linkin Park?
- My disease happened. Right at the end of Jr. year. Thatās why I wasnāt there for the final class photo.
- But your disease is geneticā¦ isnāt it?
- I guess it was dormant in me.
- So it justā¦ happened?
- Pretty much.
- Iām sorry.
- I got over it. Mostly. It was hard. My parents were both hardcore vegan naturalists and we lived in a place that was all natural light and such, so I had to live in a shed for a bit while they built a space for me. But in my family? We kinda lean into whatever life throws at us. It took months of depression to come to terms with it. All of a sudden I couldnāt be out in the sun, and I had new dietary needs that absolutely required non-vegan sources. So I leaned into it. I was a vampire now. I can dig dark colors and āvampire style.ā I could make it my own by avoiding leather. And Iād be as vegan as I possibly could.
- Youāre kind of awesome.
- Damn straight. So I learned to love the night too and now, here I am.
I gained new respect for her after that. Frankly I feel kinda shitty about making fun of her for being a vampire. There might not be anything paranormally weird about her after all.
She sent me one more text telling me I should talk to a guy named Frankie. Sheād gone to school with him. Heās a decent enough guy. Works in the Bicounty mall in town.
I had to wait a day or two for another of Petuniaās get togethers to talk to him.
āHey!ā I said awkwardly as I tried to figure out how to strike up conversation with someone I havenāt really spoken to in a long time. āFrankie, right?ā
āOh. Yeah. Been a while. How are you Mason? You okay after that whole thing at Red Nights?ā
āIām trying to be. Look, Iāll cut to the chase. You went to school with Trista Ramone, right?ā
āOlā Boho Ramone? Yeah. We were sort of friendly. But I was a jerk to vegans back then. Why do you ask?ā
āIāve been hanging out with her. Sheās being all mysterious.ā He chuckled at that. āShe said I should talk to you to learn more about herā¦ weirdness? Everyone thinks sheās a vampire now.ā
āSheās totally a vampire. I have no idea what else to call her?ā
āWhy do you say that?ā
āWhat did she tell you about school?ā
āNothing. She just showed me two yearbooks. Between Junior and Senior year she went from colorful club president, to lonely vampire, because of her disease.ā
āNah man. I donāt want to talk bad about her. But she was kind of a bitch, junior year. She wasnāt just a colorful vegan. She was one of those āholier than thouā types who scoffed and talked down to anyone who dared to eat meat. Her āhippyā thing meant she never hung out with the popular girls but still, she acted like she owned the place at times. I was friends with this weird guy named Steven Jones. He was just kind of a weirdo. Skulking around in the background, you know? He HATED Trista. For a while I totally understood. I thought she was kinda stuck up. But this guy was likeā¦ irrationally enraged by that girlās existence. I guess he tried to ask her out when he was a freshman and she politely declined. But he took that shit personally.ā
āHuh. So likeā¦ whyās that matter?ā
āBecause Steven kept saying to anyone who gave him a second look, that he was gonna āruinā her. Never elaborated. But then the last month of school rolls around, Trista gets assaulted by an unknown assailant and a week later sheās got this new disease. Meanwhile, Steven spent a week strutting around the school looking smug, and saying āshe got what she deserved.ā Then he disappears too. Teachers said he moved away.ā
āShe was assaulted?ā
āYeah. Someone in a face wrap tackled her while she was at one of her protests at the meat factory. The dude freaking BIT her.ā
āJesus.ā
āYeah. I was there. I came to the protest. Iāll admit I was trying to hit on Trista or one of the other girls there. But yeah. Dude dressed in all gray with a face wrap just charged in and went right for Trista. Knocked her down, bit her like a freaking zombie, then ran away before anyone could stop him. Didnāt even take his face wrap off. It was freaky, man.ā
āWhat the actual fuck.ā
āThatās what we all said. Trista needed a stitch. But while she was at the hospital, I guess she started getting more symptoms. She was out for the rest of the year. From then on, she was like she is now. Total vampire.ā
āWas Steven a vampire?ā
āI dunno. Probably. Little dickhead is what he is. Must have been him that attacked Trista, but nobody could prove it. Bite mark didnāt match or something. So why are you asking? You hang out with her at night right? You asking her out or something?ā
āOh. No. Just a friend.ā
That was all I really learned from Frankie. Itās quite a story, and itās full of unknowns that Trista refuses to explain. So I guess Iāll let readers be the judge. Is she a ārealā vampire? Or just a weirdo? All I know is, sheās totally standing behind me right now and now Iām dead. Bleh.
I did come back to life to talk to Trista once I finished writing this. She enjoyed it. I may as well include that interaction.
I went to her place on my night off. She read my take on her and what the neighbors thought and she grinned. āHa! Iām a total monster!ā She chuckled. āSo. What do YOU think, Mason? Am I a vampire?ā She cocked an eye and playfully gnashes her teeth at me, making a pleasant little click.
I sighed. āNo idea. Youāre Trista. Andā¦ youāre my friend. Iām sorry if I made things awkward.ā
She looked surprised by that. āAw. Thanks Mason. Youāre my friend too. Itās okay. Iām flattered.ā
āYou donāt have to explain.ā
āSo weāre cool?ā
āAbsolutely not. Weāre both weird shut ins.ā She laughed. It was good to hear her laugh. It made me happy.
āYeah but I got the āmysterious vampireā thing going.ā
āYou have dirt in your hair from rolling around with bunnies. And youāre a vegan.ā
āBite me.ā
āSays the vampire.ā
āYou know, if I were a vampire, I could have bitten you when we both went to the slaughterhouses a few weeks ago.ā
āThat just makes me stupid.ā
āYouāre not stupid, Mason. Youāre not a loser either.ā
āSo. You know of any other good spooky town stories that I can do next?
āOh, sure. You ever heard the tale of Salome? She was a witch who would mash up the seeds of a Sinapis Alba plant to make a diabolical potion sheād dump on herself. They called her the āWitch of the Sands.āā
Iām embarrassed to admit it took me four days to realize Trista was just fucking with me. I only figured it out when I looked up Sinapis Alba and learned that mashing the seeds just makes mustard. āSalomi the sand-witch.ā Well played, vampire hippyā¦
Sexy Neighbor
Haunted Slaughterhouse
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So even though I got a system error that literally said āyouāre useless and you should dieā Iām less interested in that. Stupid thing. Like I donāt already know Iām useless. Thatās not what Iām depressed about.
Wellā¦ I suppose it's tangentially related.
I hope anyone reading will forgive me. Iām feeling the sting of rejection right now. It was really stupid of me to ask. Especially now. Nobody here really likes me. Theyāve only been nice to me as a courtesy because I was almost involved in a god damn shootout. And my idiot self decided that was the perfect time to push one of my few friends all the way away. Never ask your friends out on dates. It ruins everything.
So thereās this woman. Iāve talked about her in the past. Trista Ramone. She lives in the far back corner of the trailer park. You can instantly tell which unit is hers because sheās covered every square inch of the property with gardens and a rabbit hutch. The place usually has beads and colorful flags hanging on its walls as well. Sheās kind of a right wingerās nightmare. I know some of those flags represent various lgbtq plus communities.
She and I have been friendly in the past. Weāre both night shift workers. We crossed paths quite a bit going to and from work so we struck up a friendship over the years.
Letās just ripped the band aid off. Recently Iāve started thinking I hadā¦ stronger feelings for Trista. I got stupid and decided to tell her about them. She wasnāt interested. I get why. We have very different lifestyles. I like meat, and she thinks the meat industry is murder. Iām not willing to give up meat, and sheās not willing to give up her beliefs. It's as simple as that. Now things are incredibly awkward with one of my closer friends and Iām still spiraling into self loathing, where I belong.
She swore up and down that she absolutely still wants to be friends with me, but Iām not sure I believe her. The look she gave me when I told her Iād like to ask her out. It looked like sadness, but a small part of me is convinced it was pity, or worse, disgust and loathing, and that small part gave me ever shuts the fuck up. But anyway, she gave me permission to write about her.
She is one of the creepy fixtures of our little neighborhood after all. She told me to make her seem as insane and scary as I possibly could and that she should get to kill me at the end. She also handed me a few of her high school yearbooks, advised me to chat with another neighbor of ours who she went to school with, and to only use creepy rumors for the rest.
Part of me is really willing to describe her as awful, but thatās just my anger. I donāt like that part of me. Tristaās not a bad person at all. Sheās just weird and she doesnāt want to date me. God damn it, Petuniaās right. I need therapy.
So, Iāve told the story of the sexy, scary lady living in a polycule here in the trailer park. I think sheās got a bigger heart than she lets on. Iāve talked about the stories surrounding the Schroeder Slaughterhouse. Now letās talk about the hippy everyone thinks is a vampire.
Sheās a taller woman, maybe five-seven or eight, and sheās skinny. Her typical wardrobe isā¦ interesting. Try to imagine your typical new-age hippy/stoner girl, wearing colorful sarongs, crop-tops, beanies, baggy sweaters, T-shirts with colorful sayings on them, sandals, boots woven from some sort of exotic plant, beaded necklaces, bracelets, a few too many piercings and some intricate tattoos. Can you picture that kind of person? Well, take that and dip them in āgothā dye. Everything is black, and contrasts to her pale white complexion, her eyes are this unusual violet color, and then make the woman wearing all that seem kind of depressed about something. Thatās the look Trista has going on. Like if Wednesday Addams was forced to dress up for Hippy Day.
Iāve heard people call her an emo vampire, but as a former emo myself, she doesnāt fill out all the criteria. She doesnāt typically wear any super tight pants or cake on the eyeshadow. I guess sheās just Trista. It might sound weird (and it is) but the whole thing suits her. Her style, tattoos, and complexion all create this image of skinny vampiric waif with a mysterious past and a freaky sarcastic attitude and I found the whole thingā¦ kinda hot.
Trista keeps to herself. Sheās made the most out of her little corner of the trailer park. Like I said, she decked out her unit with garden squares, and a Rabbit pen. No idea why sheās allowed to do that. A lot of these places donāt allow pets. I heard she was also trying to put in a beehive too, but her neighbors are fighting her on that one. Our park is a bit too condensed for bees. She has a permit to grow hemp, but of course itās not for recreational use. She treats it and uses it to weave things like handbags, clothes, and other stuff. Thereās a consignment store in town that sells all kinds of things Trista has crafted herself. So sheās handy and self sufficient too. She paints, she carves wood, she weaves, she crochets, she sews, and who knows what else. Sheās so good at her little crafts that apparently sheās able to support herself just selling them and working part time at the Moonlight Inn outside of town.
Sheās also relatively friendly. I almost feel bad calling her weird, but hereās the thing, Iāve seen some REALLY weird shit. People jokingly call her a vampire, and she seems to embrace that, but part of me seriously wonders. The big clue is, like I mentioned, sheās completely nocturnal. Sheās always asleep during the day, and every blind and curtain is drawn tight. The one time she came out during the day, she had on this full body suit with a helmet with UV glass and everything. Even then, she only showed up to give Petunia a hug, before leaving again.
That was the first time I saw Trista, come to think of it. I was kind of intrigued. It was kind of hard not to be when someone shows up to a community cookout in a freaking astronaut suit. I approached Petunia after she left.
āWho the heck was that?ā I wondered.
āMASON! Iām so glad you could make it! Youāve been here about three months now! Howād that job interview go?ā
āOh. It went well. I might be doing janitorial work soon.ā
āNight shift?ā
āMaybe. Iām not sure.ā
āIf itās the night shift, youāll definitely meet the person who just left. Thatās Trista. Sheās the girl with the rabbits in the far corner. Poor girl. Sheās got a really bad skin condition. Canāt let sunlight touch her.ā
āOh. Is she likeā¦ albino or something?ā
āNo, sheās got pigment. I donāt remember what the condition is called. I guess it started in high school or something. Youād have to ask her. And hey! If you work the night shift, youāll probably get to chat with her!ā
Petunia wasnāt wrong. I started working as a nighttime janitor for a number of local businesses. That was when I first started noticing the pale goth hippy. She rides around on a moped, with her dark hair and her sarong barely billowing behind her. I couldnāt see her face through the helmet, but she waved to me as she passed by.
The next time I saw her, she was jogging, but hereās where it gets weird. When I first stepped outside, all I saw was a blur. It actually startled me as I whipped toward it, but then there was this skinny tattooed pixie, somehow still looking like a stonehippy/vampire in jogging gear. I swear she was moving inhumanly fast when I first noticed her. That was when we introduced ourselves. She actually jogged over to say hello.
āHey! Youāre the new guy right?ā
āOh, uh, yeah. My nameās Mason!ā I reached out to shake the pretty girlās hand, like an awkward loser. She smirked and shook my hand. Her grip was weirdly strong, and a bit cold.
āIām Trista. Iām the weirdo in the back with the rabbits.ā
āTristaā¦ oh, are you the one who has a thing with sunlight? I think Petunia mentioned you.ā
āYup! Thatās me. Xerodoma pigmentosum. Sunlight hurts. I hate that it hurts.ā She lamented.
āThatās gotta be rough,ā I said sympathetically.
āYou get used to it. You work at night?ā
āYeah. Works better for me.ā
āI get that.ā
And so on and so on. Sheās pretty cool, with a bit of hilarious snark in there. And she secretly procured recreational weed she was willing to share. I kept working the night shift just hoping for another chance to talk to her and possibly buy a joint. Eventually she invited me over to share a joint. The inside of her place was actually pretty sparse and spartan compared to the outside. Though she was a fan of hanging beads. Most of the main room was taken up by her various crafting projects and supplies. Hemp weaves, some paintings, and even a wood carving of what I think was a rabbit, but it wasnāt anywhere near complete.
I followed her to her kitchen where she reached into the very back of her pantry and pulled out a shoebox. Inside was her stash, but there was something else which I found very strange. It was a pack of syringes and a thing I assume is to sterilize syringes. I know what youāre thinking, and that was my first thought too. Itās a poor neighborhood, the woman already smokes weed illegally, itās not that big a shock that maybe she was involved in other drugs too. I decided not to ask at the time. We shared our joint, and we laughed, a lot. She made fun of me for being a lightweight, while I got completely hypnotized staring at the patterns of a shawl she had woven.
Months went by and we got closer, but I couldnāt forget those syringes. After a while I got worried. Iāve seen what heroine does to people. So the next time I went over to smoke and eat (vegan) pizza with her, I asked.
āTrista? Are you using anything other than weed?ā
āDrugs?ā
āYeah.ā
āNo. Why?ā
āYou can tell me if you are.ā
āMason, sweetheart, Iām a stoner. I donāt fuck around with anything else and I never have.ā
āReally?ā
āReally.ā
āOkay. Can I ask what that set of syringes are for?ā
āOh. In my stash box? Those areā¦ part of my condition. I donāt want to talk about it.ā
āOh. Is it likeā¦ embarrassing?ā
āYeah. So donāt ask. Can we just watch a movie?ā
So I don't ask anymore. But I still have no idea what she does with those syringes. Based on what I read about that Xerodoma Pigmentosum thing she says she has, I have no clue what she would need to inject herself with.
Another time she asked me to check on her rabbits for her during the day, as her usual āsitterā had something come up. All I had to do was chop up the lettuce and carrots she left out. As I was enjoying the adorable fluffy faces, one of Tristaās neighbors, a woman named Bridget, poked her head outside her door.
āHey. Do you know what Trista injects those rabbits with?ā
āIā¦ what?ā
āIāve seen her use syringes on those rabbits. She said she was just giving them medicine, but I swear I see her inject them every week.ā
āIā¦ I wouldn't know. She just asked me to feed them.ā
āI love Trista, but that always seemed so weird. She has to know vaccines are a hoax!ā I tuned the woman out after that one. My mind was on that set of syringes. Why would she be using them on rabbits? These things were her pets.
I was starting to crush on her by then. But I couldnāt help feeling weirded out by that. I was actually going to confront her, but the next time I came to visit, she was literally inside the Rabbit hutch, on her back, squealing with delight as her rabbit friends nuzzled and played with her.
āBonnibelle! That tickles! Marcy! No chewing. Finn? Watch where youāre sticking that foot! Jake? Where are you? EEEEE Lumpy! Not the neck!ā
It was as silly and adorable as it sounds. She was forced to whip herself upright when two of her little friends tried to burrow under her dress. She finally stood up with a laugh, cradling a rabbit in her arms and cooing at it.
There was just no way in hell this woman was doing anything that would hurt these animals. Bridget is a paranoid antivax weirdo anyway. If Trista was using syringes on the rabbits, I was convinced it was only for their benefit.
So life went on. I got more and more reclusive over the years. Petunia, Trista, and my next door neighbor Fred were the only things keeping me remotely connected to the outside. And so we get to now. So letās see. What are the stories about the weird vampire woman?
Well, thereās the fact that she jogs at night, solo, in a poor neighborhood. Petunia keeps the shitty people contained and behaving for the most part, but I still wouldnāt exactly call it safe, especially for a young skinny woman. But she does it without a care in the world.
Thereās one strange event that some people like to connect to this. I never knew this guy, but from what I hear he was a total weirdo who leered at anyone even remotely female. And this is despite the fact he was married. His name was Josh.
I remember him a bit. Heās the guy that Petunia chased away from one of her barbecues. Supposedly he was heard saying inappropriate things to the groups of ten year old girls that were playing in the bounce house Petunia rented. Telling them how pretty they were. Trying to coax them to take off their jackets. Police reports were filed but ultimately nothing could be proven. The guy's wife, Carole, always defends him for some reason.
But anyway, I remember hanging out with Trista one night a little over a year ago. She hadnāt gone jogging like she normally did. I asked her what was up with that.
āThat weirdo, Josh has started catcalling when I pass his place. It weirds me out.ā
āThere arenāt other people who do that at night? Iām still shocked you jog alone.ā
āNot like this. I can flip off a wolf whistler. But this guyā¦ he keeps trying to get me to stop and talk to him, and when I donāt? He shouts about my ass. Iām gonna have to talk to Petunia about that shithead, if anybody can reign him in, itās her.ā
Iām gonna guess she never got a chance. Two days later, the whole town was awoken by sirens. I was getting ready for my shift when I heard them. I walked down the road a bit to see if I could figure out what was going on. The cops were heading toward the other side of the park, so I couldnāt see much. But I did notice Trista, in her jogging gear, skulking in the shadows. I wondered if she was in trouble. But before I could call out to her, she sprinted straight to Petunia's house and banged on the door. Petunia welcomed her inside, and that was all I saw. I still wasnāt sure what was going on, so I just shrugged and headed to work, figuring Iād text Trista later.
I didnāt learn till later that Josh was found dead. He was lying prone, face down, partly hidden by bushes at the edge of the park. His neck was cut open. Heād bled out rapidly. He had a knife in his hand, and officially itās believed he fell on it and accidentally killed himself. There was a cocktail of drugs in his system so most people accept that explanation. But others swear they saw Trista out for her jog around the same time Josh would have been bleeding to death. She got questioned, and she swore she didnāt see anything. Without evidence, there was nothing else that could be proven.
Tristaās a friend. I know that guy was being creepy to her. So Iām happy to take her word for what happened, even if my seeing her going to Petuniaās pokes a bit of a hole in that. I canāt be sure it was Trista though. So Iām not saying a word. But if a certain creep attacked a certain lady who is rumored to be a vampire, itās not that surprising to me that he ended up dead after bleeding to death. Iām not all that broken up about it.
Iām not the one spreading that story. Joshās wife was the one who started the rumor. So now some people are even more convinced that the weird nocturnal hippy chick is secretly a vampire.
Sheās no killer. No matter what they say. She would only have defended herself.
So thatās all the stories Iāve heard that have any credibility to them. Thereās more people who swear she and Petunia perform weird rituals, and people who saw her moving āinhumanly fastā and such.
But now I have to share what I found in the yearbooks Trista gave me. I wasnāt really expecting much. I checked her senior yearbook out first. She looks about the same. Pale, goth, hippy, and sort of sad. She kind of looks even sadder in these photos if Iām being honest, but thatās high school for you. She graduated in the top half of her class, no sports or extracurriculars. Iām left wondering how she managed to go to school at the time of sun was so bad for her. Iāll have to ask her about that. So nothing really new there.
It was the yearbook from her junior year where things got really interesting. I was in shock when I found her. Trista is somehow impossible to miss, but unrecognizable all at once. Sheās full of color! She wore more typical tie dye hippy attire. Bright vibrant pinks, reds, blues, greens, and yellows, in every photo, and holy shit was she busy. Captain of the soccer team, first chair flutist, president of the āgreen livingā club and the āvegan alliance,ā top ten in her class, it was all incredible. I think the main reason I didnāt recognize her was her skin. It was tan, as though she were out in the sun a lot. Furthermore there were photos of her playing sports and standing outside in bright sunlight.
It was like her disease wasnāt there, which confused me. She told me it was something called Xeroderma Pigmentosa. But thatās a genetic condition. She would have had that from birth.
I sent her a text, wondering about this.
- Hey! Just went through your yearbooks. What happened? You had color? Did you discover Linkin Park?
- My disease happened. Right at the end of Jr. year. Thatās why I wasnāt there for the final class photo.
- But your disease is geneticā¦ isnāt it?
- I guess it was dormant in me.
- So it justā¦ happened?
- Pretty much.
- Iām sorry.
- I got over it. Mostly. It was hard. My parents were both hardcore vegan naturalists and we lived in a place that was all natural light and such, so I had to live in a shed for a bit while they built a space for me. But in my family? We kinda lean into whatever life throws at us. It took months of depression to come to terms with it. All of a sudden I couldnāt be out in the sun, and I had new dietary needs that absolutely required non-vegan sources. So I leaned into it. I was a vampire now. I can dig dark colors and āvampire style.ā I could make it my own by avoiding leather. And Iād be as vegan as I possibly could.
- Youāre kind of awesome.
- Damn straight. So I learned to love the night too and now, here I am.
I gained new respect for her after that. Frankly I feel kinda shitty about making fun of her for being a vampire. There might not be anything paranormally weird about her after all.
She sent me one more text telling me I should talk to a guy named Frankie. Sheād gone to school with him. Heās a decent enough guy. Works in the Bicounty mall in town.
I had to wait a day or two for another of Petuniaās get togethers to talk to him.
āHey!ā I said awkwardly as I tried to figure out how to strike up conversation with someone I havenāt really spoken to in a long time. āFrankie, right?ā
āOh. Yeah. Been a while. How are you Mason? You okay after that whole thing at Red Nights?ā
āIām trying to be. Look, Iāll cut to the chase. You went to school with Trista Ramone, right?ā
āOlā Boho Ramone? Yeah. We were sort of friendly. But I was a jerk to vegans back then. Why do you ask?ā
āIāve been hanging out with her. Sheās being all mysterious.ā He chuckled at that. āShe said I should talk to you to learn more about herā¦ weirdness? Everyone thinks sheās a vampire now.ā
āSheās totally a vampire. I have no idea what else to call her?ā
āWhy do you say that?ā
āWhat did she tell you about school?ā
āNothing. She just showed me two yearbooks. Between Junior and Senior year she went from colorful club president, to lonely vampire, because of her disease.ā
āNah man. I donāt want to talk bad about her. But she was kind of a bitch, junior year. She wasnāt just a colorful vegan. She was one of those āholier than thouā types who scoffed and talked down to anyone who dared to eat meat. Her āhippyā thing meant she never hung out with the popular girls but still, she acted like she owned the place at times. I was friends with this weird guy named Steven Jones. He was just kind of a weirdo. Skulking around in the background, you know? He HATED Trista. For a while I totally understood. I thought she was kinda stuck up. But this guy was likeā¦ irrationally enraged by that girlās existence. I guess he tried to ask her out when he was a freshman and she politely declined. But he took that shit personally.ā
āHuh. So likeā¦ whyās that matter?ā
āBecause Steven kept saying to anyone who gave him a second look, that he was gonna āruinā her. Never elaborated. But then the last month of school rolls around, Trista gets assaulted by an unknown assailant and a week later sheās got this new disease. Meanwhile, Steven spent a week strutting around the school looking smug, and saying āshe got what she deserved.ā Then he disappears too. Teachers said he moved away.ā
āShe was assaulted?ā
āYeah. Someone in a face wrap tackled her while she was at one of her protests at the meat factory. The dude freaking BIT her.ā
āJesus.ā
āYeah. I was there. I came to the protest. Iāll admit I was trying to hit on Trista or one of the other girls there. But yeah. Dude dressed in all gray with a face wrap just charged in and went right for Trista. Knocked her down, bit her like a freaking zombie, then ran away before anyone could stop him. Didnāt even take his face wrap off. It was freaky, man.ā
āWhat the actual fuck.ā
āThatās what we all said. Trista needed a stitch. But while she was at the hospital, I guess she started getting more symptoms. She was out for the rest of the year. From then on, she was like she is now. Total vampire.ā
āWas Steven a vampire?ā
āI dunno. Probably. Little dickhead is what he is. Must have been him that attacked Trista, but nobody could prove it. Bite mark didnāt match or something. So why are you asking? You hang out with her at night right? You asking her out or something?ā
āOh. No. Just a friend.ā
That was all I really learned from Frankie. Itās quite a story, and itās full of unknowns that Trista refuses to explain. So I guess Iāll let readers be the judge. Is she a ārealā vampire? Or just a weirdo? All I know is, sheās totally standing behind me right now and now Iām dead. Bleh.
I did come back to life to talk to Trista once I finished writing this. She enjoyed it. I may as well include that interaction.
I went to her place on my night off. She read my take on her and what the neighbors thought and she grinned. āHa! Iām a total monster!ā She chuckled. āSo. What do YOU think, Mason? Am I a vampire?ā She cocked an eye and playfully gnashes her teeth at me, making a pleasant little click.
I sighed. āNo idea. Youāre Trista. Andā¦ youāre my friend. Iām sorry if I made things awkward.ā
She looked surprised by that. āAw. Thanks Mason. Youāre my friend too. Itās okay. Iām flattered.ā
āYou donāt have to explain.ā
āSo weāre cool?ā
āAbsolutely not. Weāre both weird shut ins.ā She laughed. It was good to hear her laugh. It made me happy.
āYeah but I got the āmysterious vampireā thing going.ā
āYou have dirt in your hair from rolling around with bunnies. And youāre a vegan.ā
āBite me.ā
āSays the vampire.ā
āYou know, if I were a vampire, I could have bitten you when we both went to the slaughterhouses a few weeks ago.ā
āThat just makes me stupid.ā
āYouāre not stupid, Mason. Youāre not a loser either.ā
āSo. You know of any other good spooky town stories that I can do next?
āOh, sure. You ever heard the tale of Salome? She was a witch who would mash up the seeds of a Sinapis Alba plant to make a diabolical potion sheād dump on herself. They called her the āWitch of the Sands.āā
Iām embarrassed to admit it took me four days to realize Trista was just fucking with me. I only figured it out when I looked up Sinapis Alba and learned that mashing the seeds just makes mustard. āSalomi the sand-witch.ā Well played, vampire hippyā¦
Sexy Neighbor
Haunted Slaughterhouse
2024.05.16 19:07 Mammoth-Ad-3642 Hello, I'm new here so here's my OC for you to powerscale for future posts (updated with extra details)
 | Just a warning, this is my character at the very endgame of his story, that's why he may seem very powerful. This isn't a guy I made on a whim to beat arguments, I've been making his story for close to a decade now. submitted by Mammoth-Ad-3642 to OriginalCharacterDB [link] [comments] Cosmology: there isn't too much that's unique other than the fact that there's something beyond the universe called the omniverse. The way to look at it is for example the marvel world has a multiverse but DC also has a separate universe so the omniverse basically contains all the universes and multiverses and ALSO an infinite amount of infinitely sized dimensions. Feats: In his second battle against god (long story) the impact of his attacks shook the whole omniverse and if it weren't for his technique that allows him to reduce the damage he causes to his surroundings it would've been destroyed He once ran through multiple infinitely sized universes to reaches his daughter and moved in a place where time was paused He managed to defeat god who has the power to destroy the omniverse with a flick of the wrist and is seemingly omnipotent and all knowing and can throw hands with the likes of the one above all. He destroyed energy as he completely erased an antagonist with his final blow Part of his workout routine is lifting two infinitely dimensional shapes he was gifted. Hax/abilities: Wolverine level regeneration Can read minds Has a special way to embue his fists with death energy so his enemy can't regenerate the damage he deals He has spider webs and can stick to walls He can transform into his incarnate form that make him infinitely stronger or his lucky man transformation to lose some attack power for a lot more hacks in return like turning to mist, manifesting weapons, stretchy body and VERY limited reality bending He is connected to the tree of life and death so he can't be erased or instant killed by someone like god or cough *cough yogiri And finally, he can control his energy completely so he could limit his strength to even that of a basic humans if he needed to Weaknesses: Electricity, if someone with lightning or electricity powers manages to hit him, it'll do critical damage and weaken him Phycic attacks, infinite void, mind control. Stuff like that are also very effective. (I honestly could never think of many good weaknesses that would fit the death theme so if you could share some it would be great!) |
2024.05.16 19:05 TayTayCools Furniture Placement Ideas?
 | Hey everyone! I posted about two months ago about my move to NC from TX, and I have finally settled on an apartment. Thing is, I'm worried about furniture placement in it since I'm downsizing from a 2bed to a 1bed so I'd prefer to donate any furniture that won't fit before moving it halfway across the country. submitted by TayTayCools to femalelivingspace [link] [comments] If anyone has some ideas for placement I'd love to hear it! Mainly in the living room since I'm trying to fit my desk, bookshelves, couch (loveseat), cat tree, and maybe a small place to eat at. I'm not worried about my bedroom furniture, since I just have my bed and a dresser. My desk is for my gaming pc and won't be used for work so I'm not worried about creating a seperate "work" space. I mainly use it for playing D&D with my friends and I'd prefer to have it in my living room. The bookshelves I have are the Ikea Billy bookshelves in the wider size with doors on the bottom half, and I have 3 of them. I'm open to getting rid of them if need be but I'd like to keep them all. I'd love to keep at least one wall somewhat clear for a gallery wall, but a tv wouldn't be too much of a problem. Finally I'd love to keep good access to the windows avaliable, and maybe have a cat tree near them for my two cats. The windowsills are very deep so I can store plenty of tchotchkes and decorations on them. I'm open to getting some new furniture over time, likely through thrifting and such, so feel free to make suggestions that might include different furniture/elements. Thanks so much for reading and for your help!! TDLR: Furniture placement help in the living room, including a desk area! Floorplan! My unit is actually a mirrored version of this floor plan, if that helps with placement. |
2024.05.16 18:57 Drmlc AITAH for divorcing, she cheated before marriage
Without excruciating detail, the gist is below. Married 6 years, cheating before marriage, lied by omission. Truth is out and sheās heartbroken that I canāt even say āI love youā anymore
Longer version Wife and I got into a heated argument, she made offsides comments in the heat of the moment. In the past I would relent and see things āher wayā. This time I stood my ground, this interaction had me reevaluate all the arguments I had relented on previously.
One was about her and an ex on a work trip 6 months before we were married. She had come back from the trip over the top affectionate. A few weeks later while showing pics of her trip to friends there were pictures of the two of them that seemed odd. When I brought it up later that night she said it was no big deal, when I told her how it made me feel she yelled at me that I had āruined a perfectly good night with friendsā
I brought this trip up again after weād calmed down from the most recent argument. She admitted they had āhooked up, but it wasnāt sexualā. I asked for a definition of hooking up and she refused until a few days later when she confessed it meant sex. She has been love bombing me since and has said āthat me realize I never wanted to cheat on youā (yes folks, you read that rightā¦ after cheatingā¦ she felt remorse and was likeā¦ never again) and āIāve dealt with that trauma already and weāve built a life. We need to work to figure this outā sheās even suggested I talk to him so he can confirm how much she only wanted me during that time (literally no idea how that makes sense). She has accused me of internalizing the problem and not bringing it up . I told her I had trusted her fully so there was no reason to bring it up. I took issue with her suggesting it was on me to interrogate and bring forth the truth as disingenuous. She had ample opportunity to bring it up before now but has hidden the truth to get the life she wanted/wants. Sheās now heart broken and is insisting Iām not doing enough to save our marriage, in her mind sheās doing everything she can. Counselor, books, suggesting outings together. For me, I canāt stand to look at her and the pushy-ness from her feels self serving. Like sheās trying to manipulate me to stay for herself, not that she actually loves me
There are other normal marriage issues, money/kids/house stuff, but I canāt get over this one.
Am I the asshole? Iād like to hear an assessment
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Longer version Wife and I got into a heated argument, she made offsides comments in the heat of the moment. In the past I would relent and see things āher wayā. This time I stood my ground, this interaction had me reevaluate all the arguments I had relented on previously.
One was about her and an ex on a work trip 6 months before we were married. She had come back from the trip over the top affectionate. A few weeks later while showing pics of her trip to friends there were pictures of the two of them that seemed odd. When I brought it up later that night she said it was no big deal, when I told her how it made me feel she yelled at me that I had āruined a perfectly good night with friendsā
I brought this trip up again after weād calmed down from the most recent argument. She admitted they had āhooked up, but it wasnāt sexualā. I asked for a definition of hooking up and she refused until a few days later when she confessed it meant sex. She has been love bombing me since and has said āthat me realize I never wanted to cheat on youā (yes folks, you read that rightā¦ after cheatingā¦ she felt remorse and was likeā¦ never again) and āIāve dealt with that trauma already and weāve built a life. We need to work to figure this outā sheās even suggested I talk to him so he can confirm how much she only wanted me during that time (literally no idea how that makes sense). She has accused me of internalizing the problem and not bringing it up . I told her I had trusted her fully so there was no reason to bring it up. I took issue with her suggesting it was on me to interrogate and bring forth the truth as disingenuous. She had ample opportunity to bring it up before now but has hidden the truth to get the life she wanted/wants. Sheās now heart broken and is insisting Iām not doing enough to save our marriage, in her mind sheās doing everything she can. Counselor, books, suggesting outings together. For me, I canāt stand to look at her and the pushy-ness from her feels self serving. Like sheās trying to manipulate me to stay for herself, not that she actually loves me
There are other normal marriage issues, money/kids/house stuff, but I canāt get over this one.
Am I the asshole? Iād like to hear an assessment
2024.05.16 18:57 yung12gauge The Black Crystal - need ideas/guidance!
I'm DMing a D&D 5e Homebrew Campaign. I may have written myself into a corner and I'm unsure how to resolve the spot where I'm at in the game without breaking things for the party.
In summary: The bad guys of the campaign so far are called the Ironshapers; they're a group of human mercenaries that the illegitimate prince hired to extort the population and keep the city oppressed. The leader, Captain Blackthorn, has gone fully off the rails and has attuned a set of platemail to himself, becoming some awful mix of man and warforged, using his iron fist to personally hold rebels and naysayers accountable.
The party (four level 4's) was dungeon crawling through the sewers beneath the city. They found a hidden entrance into the city palace's catacombs, where they eradicated an evil necromantic wizard cult and found some scandalous information linking Captain Blackthorn and his armor to the cult. They discovered a letter from Blackthorn thanking them for helping them attune the armor to him by replacing his heart with a black crystal that binds his mortal flesh to the suit of armor.
The party also killed the cult boss, and in his robes, they found yet another black crystal. They tried to chuck it in the party's Warforged Barbarian, but nothing happened, because I figure it requires some kind of ritual, and maybe even a living body, to bind it to the armor and give any benefit.
At this point: The group is closing in on Captain Blackthorn and has whittled away his henchmen; an encounter is imminent. They are currently carrying the crystal and hoping to take it to a wizard or enchanter in the city's guild quarter who might be able to tell them more on what it is, and how to use it.
I'm looking for any ideas or info on how I can make this crystal a cool plot point. I'd like it to either be something the Warforged can eventually use to make himself stronger (but maybe at the cost of a curse?) or I'd like the crystal to be something they can use directly against Blackthorn in their confrontation.
Any and all advice is welcome. If you made it this far, thanks for reading my fanfic drivel.
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In summary: The bad guys of the campaign so far are called the Ironshapers; they're a group of human mercenaries that the illegitimate prince hired to extort the population and keep the city oppressed. The leader, Captain Blackthorn, has gone fully off the rails and has attuned a set of platemail to himself, becoming some awful mix of man and warforged, using his iron fist to personally hold rebels and naysayers accountable.
The party (four level 4's) was dungeon crawling through the sewers beneath the city. They found a hidden entrance into the city palace's catacombs, where they eradicated an evil necromantic wizard cult and found some scandalous information linking Captain Blackthorn and his armor to the cult. They discovered a letter from Blackthorn thanking them for helping them attune the armor to him by replacing his heart with a black crystal that binds his mortal flesh to the suit of armor.
The party also killed the cult boss, and in his robes, they found yet another black crystal. They tried to chuck it in the party's Warforged Barbarian, but nothing happened, because I figure it requires some kind of ritual, and maybe even a living body, to bind it to the armor and give any benefit.
At this point: The group is closing in on Captain Blackthorn and has whittled away his henchmen; an encounter is imminent. They are currently carrying the crystal and hoping to take it to a wizard or enchanter in the city's guild quarter who might be able to tell them more on what it is, and how to use it.
I'm looking for any ideas or info on how I can make this crystal a cool plot point. I'd like it to either be something the Warforged can eventually use to make himself stronger (but maybe at the cost of a curse?) or I'd like the crystal to be something they can use directly against Blackthorn in their confrontation.
Any and all advice is welcome. If you made it this far, thanks for reading my fanfic drivel.
2024.05.16 18:53 Comfortable_Sun7015 Guide me please
6 months ago, I became friends on Facebook with a lovely girl from my country, India. We used to speak very rarely, like twice a month for just 5 minutes, as I was often busy sharing memes on my wall. Gradually, she started reacting to every post I shared, and our conversations increased to 4 or 5 times a month.
One day, I asked for her phone number, which she promptly gave me. Despite becoming WhatsApp friends, I didn't message her until my birthday the next month when she called me, and we spoke for an hour. Eventually, I started developing feelings for her and confessed my feelings, surprising her. However, she expressed hesitance about relationships, citing a serious breakup from two years prior.
Afterward, she began ignoring me, and when I asked what was wrong, she claimed to be unwell. Feeling frustrated, I unfriended her on Facebook and blocked her on WhatsApp. Despite this, she sent a food recipe video to my Facebook messenger.
After unblocking her on WhatsApp, I wrote her a beautiful poem, and she responded positively, expressing happiness. However, she resumed ignoring me afterward. Feeling frustrated, I decided to express my feelings, stating that I felt I wasn't the one she was looking for, and suggested we should part ways. She replied, "What can I say? I want you to succeed in your life."
I didn't respond, and it's been two weeks since I blocked her on WhatsApp (though not on Facebook), where I still see her online frequently. Despite this, I refrain from messaging her.
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One day, I asked for her phone number, which she promptly gave me. Despite becoming WhatsApp friends, I didn't message her until my birthday the next month when she called me, and we spoke for an hour. Eventually, I started developing feelings for her and confessed my feelings, surprising her. However, she expressed hesitance about relationships, citing a serious breakup from two years prior.
Afterward, she began ignoring me, and when I asked what was wrong, she claimed to be unwell. Feeling frustrated, I unfriended her on Facebook and blocked her on WhatsApp. Despite this, she sent a food recipe video to my Facebook messenger.
After unblocking her on WhatsApp, I wrote her a beautiful poem, and she responded positively, expressing happiness. However, she resumed ignoring me afterward. Feeling frustrated, I decided to express my feelings, stating that I felt I wasn't the one she was looking for, and suggested we should part ways. She replied, "What can I say? I want you to succeed in your life."
I didn't respond, and it's been two weeks since I blocked her on WhatsApp (though not on Facebook), where I still see her online frequently. Despite this, I refrain from messaging her.
2024.05.16 18:52 CrockerJarmen Book Reading at Tuppenny Coffee & Books, Sat May 18th 1PM
 | Author Chris Kuriata will be at Tuppenny Coffee & Books (1433 Hamilton Street) on Sat, May 18th at 1PM reading from his horror novel Sacrifice of the Sisters Lot. All are welcome to come by for a fun, spooky time. submitted by CrockerJarmen to regina [link] [comments] About the book: In 1988, 12-year-old Emery is looking forward to spending the summer cooling off in the sprinkler, escaping the boredom of church, and begging her parents for a kitten. Instead, she discovers a powerful entity lurking within the walls of the familyās home. The eerie vibrations in the wall grant Emery and her three sisters whatever they desire; from fresh lipstick and new boyfriends, to revenge against a local predator. All the while, her parents impose an increasingly bizarre set of rules and rituals intended to keep the sisters safe. After the disappearance of their parents, the sistersā uncle, a disgraced TV faith healer, moves in, forcing the girls to create āreal miracles,ā unaware of the apocalyptic threat posed to the entire town. An exploration of the powerful bonds of sisterhood, Sacrifice of the Sisters Lot is a riveting tale of love, betrayal and sacrifice. https://preview.redd.it/z1sg62jxit0d1.jpg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2de53dc998b363fcfc4df03ae6e11ee9a5ded492 |
2024.05.16 18:49 missmyalee How do you know if your ADHD medication is working?
TLDR: I am 3 weeks into strattera. Iām still having a hard time with remembering, starting, and finishing difficult or boring tasks. For those taking medication and it is working for you, what should I expect realistically as far as executive functioning improving?
Iām exactly 3 weeks into 10mg of atomoxetine (strattera). (Note that Iām pretty sensitive to medication. Iām also taking 150mg of Wellbutrin, a very low dose. Anything higher made my emotions go crazy.)
So far Iāve seen a difference in the amount of noise in my head, I can stop myself from fixating on things too long, Iām a bit better at remembering objects when leaving the house and people (like texting back). Iām better at staying in the moment when interacting with people (not distracted) and I can stop myself from interrupting all the time. Iām also better at stopping myself from using food as a dopamine hit.
However Iām still having a difficult time remembering, starting and continuing tasks that are more difficult or boring. Think doom piles, clutter, dust and grime, reading a book, cleaning my car that hasnāt been cleaned for 3 years, etc.
My brain just nopes out part way through. Or I canāt get myself to start. Like thereās a wall in my head blocking me.
For those taking medication and it is working for you, what should I expect realistically as far as executive functioning improving? I donāt know what ānormalā is. My mom has ADHD too so I havenāt been modeled what is ātypical.ā I know no one LIKES doing hard or boring things, but how hard is it supposed to be to get things done?
I have a psychiatrist appointment next week and I want to give her an accurate assessment of how the medication has been working for me so far. Because, in my personal opinion, itās only half working.
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Iām exactly 3 weeks into 10mg of atomoxetine (strattera). (Note that Iām pretty sensitive to medication. Iām also taking 150mg of Wellbutrin, a very low dose. Anything higher made my emotions go crazy.)
So far Iāve seen a difference in the amount of noise in my head, I can stop myself from fixating on things too long, Iām a bit better at remembering objects when leaving the house and people (like texting back). Iām better at staying in the moment when interacting with people (not distracted) and I can stop myself from interrupting all the time. Iām also better at stopping myself from using food as a dopamine hit.
However Iām still having a difficult time remembering, starting and continuing tasks that are more difficult or boring. Think doom piles, clutter, dust and grime, reading a book, cleaning my car that hasnāt been cleaned for 3 years, etc.
My brain just nopes out part way through. Or I canāt get myself to start. Like thereās a wall in my head blocking me.
For those taking medication and it is working for you, what should I expect realistically as far as executive functioning improving? I donāt know what ānormalā is. My mom has ADHD too so I havenāt been modeled what is ātypical.ā I know no one LIKES doing hard or boring things, but how hard is it supposed to be to get things done?
I have a psychiatrist appointment next week and I want to give her an accurate assessment of how the medication has been working for me so far. Because, in my personal opinion, itās only half working.
2024.05.16 18:48 missmyalee How do you know if your medication is working?
TLDR: I am 3 weeks into strattera. Iām still having a hard time with remembering, starting, and finishing difficult or boring tasks. For those taking medication and it is working for you, what should I expect realistically as far as executive functioning improving?
Iām exactly 3 weeks into 10mg of atomoxetine (strattera). (Note that Iām pretty sensitive to medication. Iām also taking 150mg of Wellbutrin, a very low dose. Anything higher made my emotions go crazy.)
So far Iāve seen a difference in the amount of noise in my head, I can stop myself from fixating on things too long, Iām a bit better at remembering objects when leaving the house and people (like texting back). Iām better at staying in the moment when interacting with people (not distracted) and I can stop myself from interrupting all the time. Iām also better at stopping myself from using food as a dopamine hit.
However Iām still having a difficult time remembering, starting and continuing tasks that are more difficult or boring. Think doom piles, clutter, dust and grime, reading a book, cleaning my car that hasnāt been cleaned for 3 years, etc.
My brain just nopes out part way through. Or I canāt get myself to start. Like thereās a wall in my head blocking me.
For those taking medication and it is working for you, what should I expect realistically as far as executive functioning improving? I donāt know what ānormalā is. My mom has ADHD too so I havenāt been modeled what is ātypical.ā I know no one LIKES doing hard or boring things, but how hard is it supposed to be to get things done?
I have a psychiatrist appointment next week and I want to give her an accurate assessment of how the medication has been working for me so far. Because, in my personal opinion, itās only half working.
submitted by missmyalee to adhdwomen [link] [comments]
Iām exactly 3 weeks into 10mg of atomoxetine (strattera). (Note that Iām pretty sensitive to medication. Iām also taking 150mg of Wellbutrin, a very low dose. Anything higher made my emotions go crazy.)
So far Iāve seen a difference in the amount of noise in my head, I can stop myself from fixating on things too long, Iām a bit better at remembering objects when leaving the house and people (like texting back). Iām better at staying in the moment when interacting with people (not distracted) and I can stop myself from interrupting all the time. Iām also better at stopping myself from using food as a dopamine hit.
However Iām still having a difficult time remembering, starting and continuing tasks that are more difficult or boring. Think doom piles, clutter, dust and grime, reading a book, cleaning my car that hasnāt been cleaned for 3 years, etc.
My brain just nopes out part way through. Or I canāt get myself to start. Like thereās a wall in my head blocking me.
For those taking medication and it is working for you, what should I expect realistically as far as executive functioning improving? I donāt know what ānormalā is. My mom has ADHD too so I havenāt been modeled what is ātypical.ā I know no one LIKES doing hard or boring things, but how hard is it supposed to be to get things done?
I have a psychiatrist appointment next week and I want to give her an accurate assessment of how the medication has been working for me so far. Because, in my personal opinion, itās only half working.
2024.05.16 18:46 Mountain_Relative_11 I think it's time for a break?
I'm a newer nurse. It'll be a year in July. Nursing is not my first career, I went back to school for it. I'm 25. Work in a mixed ICU, full time day shift (in the south so you know we aren't paid well lmao). Not entirely MICU, we do a LOT of neurosurgery but we still get cardiac patients and classic MICU patients. I learn something new each shift and I have an amazing team I work with. I know I'm a good nurse for only being one just under a year. I ask questions, actively seek out learning opportunities, offer help to my coworkers, talk through issues with my coworkers, advocate for my patients. I research stuff while i'm at work so I can better understand disease processes or why we are treating with this method versus that method. I'm not afraid to ask the doctors why we are doing XYZ and I love learning from them.
However, I think I'm starting to reach a limit?? I have a sleeping disorder and awful IBS, among other stuff. My work lately has made me feel so so weak on my days off. I'm so nauseous the morning of my shift, I can barely keep food down some mornings. I'm losing weight, my hair is falling out, my face looks sunken, and I feel I've hit a wall.
I work at an Ascension facility so it's especially AWFUL right now with the systems still down and will be for weeks apparently. Holyfuckingshit this past stretch of shifts is making me want to leave before I even hit a full year at this hospital. I'm getting a heavy feeling that the nurses are still being expected to pick up ALL the slack for a MASSIVE INSTITUTIONAL ISSUE THAT GOES ABOVE OUR PAY GRADE. We are getting blamed for meds not being given on time BUT PHARMACY IS ALSO BACKED UP AND THEYRE DOING THEIR BEST TO TREAD WATER TOO (or the order is misplaced in the chart)!! Orders are all over the place because it's paper orders.... we are writing out our own MARs but stuff is getting missed. Our ICU patient PAPER CHARTS are the size of an encyclopedia series its absolutely ridiculous. ALSO so many of us newer nurses were never taught how to properly paper chart and do all of this "the old way." Med pass that would normally take a few minutes now takes twice sometimes three times as long. Blood bank is backed up too. Every department is backed up.
We are drowning. Even experienced nurses at my facility are hitting the wall. Those who used to do paper charting said it wasnt even like this. One of our charge nurses cried the other day. Hell, I cried multiple times these past few shifts as well - out in the open too! We all have been flying by the seat of our pants. Our healthcare system is cracking before our eyes. If youre not at an ascension facility you better pray your facilities are beefing up their IT departments cus yall might be next (š)
Before the system even went down, I was starting to read more into OR nursing or something more procedural. I love comforting patients before a big procedure. I love working on a team and having a common goal. I love being a support person to whoever is doing a procedure or even to just the patient/family. I also would love to look into wound care or IV access. But I want to stick it out until I've been an RN for at least a year?
My body is begging me to take a break but I feel so inadequate admitting I want to switch areas of nursing and I'm not even a full year into being an RN. My few tried and true coping mechanisms (I'm a long distance runner and climber) are on pause because my body is TIRED. So I'm trying to spend my days off doing something else but I really miss running.
any thoughts, advice? anyone else feeling the same? I know this is all over but i needed to let this all out.
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However, I think I'm starting to reach a limit?? I have a sleeping disorder and awful IBS, among other stuff. My work lately has made me feel so so weak on my days off. I'm so nauseous the morning of my shift, I can barely keep food down some mornings. I'm losing weight, my hair is falling out, my face looks sunken, and I feel I've hit a wall.
I work at an Ascension facility so it's especially AWFUL right now with the systems still down and will be for weeks apparently. Holyfuckingshit this past stretch of shifts is making me want to leave before I even hit a full year at this hospital. I'm getting a heavy feeling that the nurses are still being expected to pick up ALL the slack for a MASSIVE INSTITUTIONAL ISSUE THAT GOES ABOVE OUR PAY GRADE. We are getting blamed for meds not being given on time BUT PHARMACY IS ALSO BACKED UP AND THEYRE DOING THEIR BEST TO TREAD WATER TOO (or the order is misplaced in the chart)!! Orders are all over the place because it's paper orders.... we are writing out our own MARs but stuff is getting missed. Our ICU patient PAPER CHARTS are the size of an encyclopedia series its absolutely ridiculous. ALSO so many of us newer nurses were never taught how to properly paper chart and do all of this "the old way." Med pass that would normally take a few minutes now takes twice sometimes three times as long. Blood bank is backed up too. Every department is backed up.
We are drowning. Even experienced nurses at my facility are hitting the wall. Those who used to do paper charting said it wasnt even like this. One of our charge nurses cried the other day. Hell, I cried multiple times these past few shifts as well - out in the open too! We all have been flying by the seat of our pants. Our healthcare system is cracking before our eyes. If youre not at an ascension facility you better pray your facilities are beefing up their IT departments cus yall might be next (š)
Before the system even went down, I was starting to read more into OR nursing or something more procedural. I love comforting patients before a big procedure. I love working on a team and having a common goal. I love being a support person to whoever is doing a procedure or even to just the patient/family. I also would love to look into wound care or IV access. But I want to stick it out until I've been an RN for at least a year?
My body is begging me to take a break but I feel so inadequate admitting I want to switch areas of nursing and I'm not even a full year into being an RN. My few tried and true coping mechanisms (I'm a long distance runner and climber) are on pause because my body is TIRED. So I'm trying to spend my days off doing something else but I really miss running.
any thoughts, advice? anyone else feeling the same? I know this is all over but i needed to let this all out.
2024.05.16 18:45 AngryZan My experience with Savage Divide Treasure Map 01 (or why I will wear the brown pants to play from now on)
Newish player here. I just hit level 65 for the first time in a Mothman Event.
I have been collecting all these treasure maps organically and have made no attempt to find them. Today I decided to change that.
I strapped on my best non-powered armor, grabbed my armor penetrating gauss pistol and hunting rifle and head out. Taking a second to glance at the online map, I set a marker for just south of Foundation
Getting close, I see that its near a workshop, I lower into stealth mode and start tapping the VATS target button to see if theres anything nearby....nothing. I stop on the road and pull up the treasure map. The workshop area has some spires that look like the one on the treasure map. Im close.
While in stealth, the orange caution banner appears. I spin around...nothing. Then I hear it. The unmistakable sound of a Scorchbeast. Ive fought them before, but I was prepared. This time, I all but naked comparatively. I stay hidden hoping he will pass. 2-3 minutes go by. I realize this Bravo is going to stay. I start wondering up a nearby hill, with the Scorchbeast circling me but not quite seeing me.
A run into a pack of mutants somehow, who are unaware of me and the Scorchbeast. "Perfect" I think to myself. Ill let them fight then go find the treasure. I wait a second for them to engage and then I head back down the hill to the sounds of battle behind me.
Glancing at the trasure map again I go to where I think it will be. Start searching. I hear a stomping behind me and I think maybe one of the SuperMutants followed. I spin, its a legendary chamelon Deathclaw! It swipes at me, I start backpedaling. I turn around and start running, popping a stimpack, I see a building connected to this work shop. I race for it, wanting to put a closed door between me and this deathclaw.
I wind through the radiation dump sites and open the door. More supermutants. Now I have these guys in front of me, a deathclaw behind me and the unmistakable sound of the scorchbeast returning. Everybody but me starts attacking everyone else, including me.
I kill two super mutants while trying to leave the facility. I take cover in the surrounding foliage. The deathclaw and scorchbeast start fighting. I leave the immediate area and head back to the treasure location.
I spy some raiders on my way there working out of half a winnebago. I also see another deathclaw near them. I can kill that, so I take a few shots, the raiders help and this deathclaw is dead. No worries. I loot the black titanium ore it had (trying to finish an Excavator suit). Oh no, the gun shots have drawn the legendary death claw this way. I take shelter in the RV while he decimates the raiders. Pew pew, shooting with my gauss pistol. The DC realizes he cant hit me and starts running, I step out of the RV and he turns around. I kite him, out of the RV...shoot shoot shoot...he gets near, back in the RV. Shoot shoot shoot.
Of course, while this is going on the ScorchBeast is lonely and returns. I loot the DC and start running again, popping Rad-X to keep the rad level down. Im not even shooting just trying to hide. It lands once right next to me behind a bush. It doesnt see me? I could touch it, its so close. Up it goes. I lead it away from the treasure. Hide for a few minutes until something else finally grabs its attention and then returned to find the treasure and fast travel the heck out of there.
Thank you for reading my long, excessive story about 20 mins of game time I hope never happens again
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I have been collecting all these treasure maps organically and have made no attempt to find them. Today I decided to change that.
I strapped on my best non-powered armor, grabbed my armor penetrating gauss pistol and hunting rifle and head out. Taking a second to glance at the online map, I set a marker for just south of Foundation
Getting close, I see that its near a workshop, I lower into stealth mode and start tapping the VATS target button to see if theres anything nearby....nothing. I stop on the road and pull up the treasure map. The workshop area has some spires that look like the one on the treasure map. Im close.
While in stealth, the orange caution banner appears. I spin around...nothing. Then I hear it. The unmistakable sound of a Scorchbeast. Ive fought them before, but I was prepared. This time, I all but naked comparatively. I stay hidden hoping he will pass. 2-3 minutes go by. I realize this Bravo is going to stay. I start wondering up a nearby hill, with the Scorchbeast circling me but not quite seeing me.
A run into a pack of mutants somehow, who are unaware of me and the Scorchbeast. "Perfect" I think to myself. Ill let them fight then go find the treasure. I wait a second for them to engage and then I head back down the hill to the sounds of battle behind me.
Glancing at the trasure map again I go to where I think it will be. Start searching. I hear a stomping behind me and I think maybe one of the SuperMutants followed. I spin, its a legendary chamelon Deathclaw! It swipes at me, I start backpedaling. I turn around and start running, popping a stimpack, I see a building connected to this work shop. I race for it, wanting to put a closed door between me and this deathclaw.
I wind through the radiation dump sites and open the door. More supermutants. Now I have these guys in front of me, a deathclaw behind me and the unmistakable sound of the scorchbeast returning. Everybody but me starts attacking everyone else, including me.
I kill two super mutants while trying to leave the facility. I take cover in the surrounding foliage. The deathclaw and scorchbeast start fighting. I leave the immediate area and head back to the treasure location.
I spy some raiders on my way there working out of half a winnebago. I also see another deathclaw near them. I can kill that, so I take a few shots, the raiders help and this deathclaw is dead. No worries. I loot the black titanium ore it had (trying to finish an Excavator suit). Oh no, the gun shots have drawn the legendary death claw this way. I take shelter in the RV while he decimates the raiders. Pew pew, shooting with my gauss pistol. The DC realizes he cant hit me and starts running, I step out of the RV and he turns around. I kite him, out of the RV...shoot shoot shoot...he gets near, back in the RV. Shoot shoot shoot.
Of course, while this is going on the ScorchBeast is lonely and returns. I loot the DC and start running again, popping Rad-X to keep the rad level down. Im not even shooting just trying to hide. It lands once right next to me behind a bush. It doesnt see me? I could touch it, its so close. Up it goes. I lead it away from the treasure. Hide for a few minutes until something else finally grabs its attention and then returned to find the treasure and fast travel the heck out of there.
Thank you for reading my long, excessive story about 20 mins of game time I hope never happens again
2024.05.16 18:44 chatnoir1977 How Do You Stay Confident When Faced with Constant Rejection and Negativity from the Community?
Hi everyone,
I'm reaching out because I'm really struggling with something that's been a persistent issue in my life. For the past 20 years, I've faced nothing but ghosting, abuse, and toxic behavior from the gay community. I'm an authentically good person. I care about helping others. I'm educated, talented, in decent shape. I'm U+I often hear people say that self-confidence is what attracts others and that negativity is what's pushing people away. But how can I have self-confidence when my experiences have been overwhelmingly negative? I'm sober and don't do the bar thing. Online is just a non-starter. My hobbies and talents are fairly solitary experiences. I think the real culprit here is I don't read straight or straight passing or exude a hyper-masculinity at all. I'm not a fem-boy nor do I like it when people in fun say, "gurl, what till you hear...". I'm just an average dude with a little sugar in the tank.
For those who have no problems meeting guys and find it easy to build connections, have you ever considered how lucky you are? There seems to be this pervasive idea that it's just about being positive and confident, but for some of us, it feels like an uphill battle with many losses and few victories. It's hard not to feel disheartened when every attempt to connect is met with rejection or worse.
Iāve worked on myself, tried to stay positive, and put myself out there time and time again. Yet, each attempt seems to end in the same cycle of ghosting or abusive interactions. Itās exhausting and demoralizing. I often wonder if there's something fundamentally wrong with me or if I'm just incredibly unlucky. How can I build self-confidence when all my experiences seem to reinforce the opposite?
Itās frustrating when I hear advice like ājust be yourselfā or āstay positive,ā because while it might be well-intentioned, it feels dismissive of the real pain and struggle Iāve been through. Itās not easy to stay positive when every attempt to build a connection feels like itās being met with a wall of indifference or hostility.
I'm genuinely curious to hear from others who might understand this struggle. Have any of you dealt with similar experiences? How do you maintain self-confidence when your experiences have been so consistently negative? How do you deal with the feelings of being undervalued or ignored by a community that should be supportive?
Iām looking for real, practical advice or even just some solidarity. It would be incredibly helpful to hear how others have navigated similar challenges. Thanks for taking the time to read and respond. Your insights and advice would mean a lot. Feel free to DM if there is the whole 'god there here is another ______ posting...' from the toxic positivity squad.
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I'm reaching out because I'm really struggling with something that's been a persistent issue in my life. For the past 20 years, I've faced nothing but ghosting, abuse, and toxic behavior from the gay community. I'm an authentically good person. I care about helping others. I'm educated, talented, in decent shape. I'm U+I often hear people say that self-confidence is what attracts others and that negativity is what's pushing people away. But how can I have self-confidence when my experiences have been overwhelmingly negative? I'm sober and don't do the bar thing. Online is just a non-starter. My hobbies and talents are fairly solitary experiences. I think the real culprit here is I don't read straight or straight passing or exude a hyper-masculinity at all. I'm not a fem-boy nor do I like it when people in fun say, "gurl, what till you hear...". I'm just an average dude with a little sugar in the tank.
For those who have no problems meeting guys and find it easy to build connections, have you ever considered how lucky you are? There seems to be this pervasive idea that it's just about being positive and confident, but for some of us, it feels like an uphill battle with many losses and few victories. It's hard not to feel disheartened when every attempt to connect is met with rejection or worse.
Iāve worked on myself, tried to stay positive, and put myself out there time and time again. Yet, each attempt seems to end in the same cycle of ghosting or abusive interactions. Itās exhausting and demoralizing. I often wonder if there's something fundamentally wrong with me or if I'm just incredibly unlucky. How can I build self-confidence when all my experiences seem to reinforce the opposite?
Itās frustrating when I hear advice like ājust be yourselfā or āstay positive,ā because while it might be well-intentioned, it feels dismissive of the real pain and struggle Iāve been through. Itās not easy to stay positive when every attempt to build a connection feels like itās being met with a wall of indifference or hostility.
I'm genuinely curious to hear from others who might understand this struggle. Have any of you dealt with similar experiences? How do you maintain self-confidence when your experiences have been so consistently negative? How do you deal with the feelings of being undervalued or ignored by a community that should be supportive?
Iām looking for real, practical advice or even just some solidarity. It would be incredibly helpful to hear how others have navigated similar challenges. Thanks for taking the time to read and respond. Your insights and advice would mean a lot. Feel free to DM if there is the whole 'god there here is another ______ posting...' from the toxic positivity squad.
2024.05.16 18:41 False_Ad_2020 Need your feedback on a Project Idea
I am currently in the USA. MS CS at GSU, and it has been 9 months. If you are already in the USA, you can skip to the last paragraph. If not you I suggest you read from the beginning.
I have seen a lot of students posting things, like, I just finished my +2, bachelors, and I want to go to USA. Kun consultancy jaam, yo kasari garam, tyo kasari garam, in reddit and in facebook, and I reply to a lot of students in the facebook.
From my experience, USA apply garna ra aauna ko lagi consultancy ko help chaidaina. 2-3 ta kura ma guide garne senior vayo vane sabai le self apply garna sakxa jasto lagxa. Masters ra Phd ma aaune le ta consultancy gako maile thaha payekai xaina, even +2 paxi aune haru le pani thorai research ra thorai guidance payo vane afai apply garera aauna sakxa. I have had this thought of creating a website that provides all the helpful materials to the students who are trying to prepare for the USA. It will have things like:
My other concern is, to implement 3rd feature (i.e to create a tool that could help the students short list the universities). It will require a lot of data. Those students who are already in the USA, how possible is it for them to give the data (no personal data). The data it requires is, what you studied in Nepal, what were your test scores, what universities you got accepted into, for what courses, and do you have any scholarship there? I am not doing this for any profit and if I create the website, its services will be free of use for all. If you are already in the USA I need your thoughts on this.
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I have seen a lot of students posting things, like, I just finished my +2, bachelors, and I want to go to USA. Kun consultancy jaam, yo kasari garam, tyo kasari garam, in reddit and in facebook, and I reply to a lot of students in the facebook.
From my experience, USA apply garna ra aauna ko lagi consultancy ko help chaidaina. 2-3 ta kura ma guide garne senior vayo vane sabai le self apply garna sakxa jasto lagxa. Masters ra Phd ma aaune le ta consultancy gako maile thaha payekai xaina, even +2 paxi aune haru le pani thorai research ra thorai guidance payo vane afai apply garera aauna sakxa. I have had this thought of creating a website that provides all the helpful materials to the students who are trying to prepare for the USA. It will have things like:
- gre/ielts/toefl.. study materials
- lor and sop samples.
- A tool that could help them short list the universities.
- Interview experience of others.
- Tutorial videos on variety of things, like, how to fill out the college application, how to approach the professors for assistantships/scholarships, and things as such.
My other concern is, to implement 3rd feature (i.e to create a tool that could help the students short list the universities). It will require a lot of data. Those students who are already in the USA, how possible is it for them to give the data (no personal data). The data it requires is, what you studied in Nepal, what were your test scores, what universities you got accepted into, for what courses, and do you have any scholarship there? I am not doing this for any profit and if I create the website, its services will be free of use for all. If you are already in the USA I need your thoughts on this.
2024.05.16 18:40 Runner_Girl1026 Am I out of line here?
 | I posted about my business in a local Facebook group telling about myself and the services I offer, which are walks and drop-ins. I had an inquiry on the post which as you can tell, was more than the person wanted to pay. Then this random woman gets on and tells me how much I should be pricing and responds to the person inquiring that she has a friend (read: herself) who sits for cheaper. Did I overreact in my responses? submitted by Runner_Girl1026 to petsitting [link] [comments] |