Posts by Ronald Sanchez14

I'm dealing with this same headache. How did you guys handle the eye swab?

wiredbadger17 said:Seriously, what kind of drama are you guys even dealing with? Xd

Everyone has problems. The ones who can't find a solution? They're the problem.

wiredbadger17 said:Look, I’ve reached a point where I don't feel the need to prove myself to anyone anymore. My education, my life experiences, everything has led me here—I know exactly who I am and what I bring to the table. Honestly, people who live their lives fueled by prejudice don't need to be convinced otherwise; a fool with an agenda is just going to stay a fool. But let me get to the point: there are people out there, maybe even types like me, who end up getting trampled by those with more power. And it makes me wonder—if these "tough guys" actually have any real backbone, why aren't they standing up against a corrupt system? Why isn't anyone fighting back against the institutionalized fascism and the way student, worker, and civil rights are being stripped away by the powers that be? Instead, someone like me is left to grind against a crooked machine. At this stage, the only person who truly understands my struggle is my enemy, and if they don't destroy me first, they might just end up making me rich in the process. So, to all the idiots doubting me: frankly, I couldn't care less. The standard school system didn't have the vision to recognize my intelligence or my creativity, but that’s water under the bridge now. I’m busy enjoying my own life while those dark forces do their worst. I have my own priorities, and at the end of the day, fools will always be fools, convinced they’re right even when they're dead wrong.

Man is a wolf to man.
Everyone has enemies. That's just how society works; if you don't fit the mold, you're labeled an "enemy of the state."
It turns out friendship doesn't really exist—it's just about whether you conform to the social order. For example, in some places, 99% of men are fine with women and there aren't enough outliers, but here, unfortunately, it's the exact opposite...
Go look for friendship somewhere else. Microsoft is cleansed of discrimination and social divides. If that's too far for you, try Germany.

Sarah Sanders2 said:There’s a whole lot you could say about names.

Nomen omen. A name isn't just a label—it's destiny. Back in the day, naming a kid was basically a blessing. It was a way to signal or predict what they’d become, or maybe just a parent's wish for their future. Like, if you name someone John, which means God is merciful, you're basically praying for some divine grace to show up in their life.

Think of a first name as an attribute and a last name as an appositive—they describe who you are or how you're supposed to be. It's like saying John Smith or Robert Smith. You see this in Native American names too, like Sitting Bull. Or even how certain countries are named. It's similar to stuff in the Bible: you’ll be called Moses because I pulled you out of the water (Moses literally means "drawn from the water"), or when God told Jacob he'd be called Israel because he fought bravely with the Almighty.

At its core, a name is just how we distinguish ourselves from everyone else. That’s why we have last names—and Social Security numbers, since names alone aren't enough to track us. Last names often point back to where you came from or whose kid you are. Growing up, I was always asked, "So, whose kid are you?" Names like Nikolovska or Prevalov all answer that same question: Who do you belong to? Which family are you part of?

Then you’ve got nicknames that eventually stick as actual names or surnames. In my extended family, we used to call one specific branch the Smiths because they were so slow.

When explaining this to a kid, you gotta keep it simple. My grandma gave me one of the best answers. 😉

Speedy. 😁

Laura Castillo6 said:Honestly, whenever I find myself staring into someone's eyes for a bit longer than usual, I tell myself I’m just working on my "eye contact" skills. I figure it’s actually decent practice for building up some self-confidence, plus you start to notice how much—or how little—someone is actually present in the moment. Most of the time, when I look at people, I catch this sense of total mental absence; you can just see it in that glazed-over, thousand-yard stare where they've completely checked out of the conversation.

With women, I’ve noticed that holding eye contact for a while can really tip you off to whether they're interested or not. If a woman isn't feeling it or just isn't interested, she’s definitely not going to be holding your gaze for long.

She won't look at you too long, wouldn't want you falling for her.😁

darksurfer4 said:Honestly, I find myself wondering more about what's going on inside the heads of those who think everyone is staring at them. Take a situation where someone is just sitting at a Starbucks, lost in thought, looking off in some direction—and then there's this other person who interprets that gaze as an intentional stare. Most likely, the first person hasn't even registered the second person's existence yet; they're simply sitting there, eyes fixed on a point in space, completely oblivious to the perceived confrontation.

If you go out for coffee, just accept that people will look at you. Best spots have those little booths or partitioned areas where you can actually hide from the crowd. The worst ones are those wide-open layouts where everyone sees everything—who you're with, what you're wearing, what you're drinking, where you're looking... all that crap.

Sam Wright21 said:I make it a point to strictly avoid staring at people. If I’m caught gazing at anything, it’s exclusively at the trunk of a tree. If someone were to stare at me, I would simply give them a sharp, furious look and exit their line of sight immediately. I have no patience for being gawked at, though frankly, I couldn't care less about whatever motivates the person doing the staring. In any case, it’s just plain rude.

I remember once accidentally staring at a former colleague while riding the subway. It had been quite some time since our paths crossed, and I found myself momentarily stunned by how much he had aged—though, oddly enough, he had actually become quite handsome in his later years. Of course, he felt my eyes on him instantly; that kind of tension is impossible to hide. When our eyes finally met, I just laughed it off and explained later that I was staring because he had somehow managed to age incredibly well, which is a rare phenomenon indeed.

That was one time. You guys are constantly staring at coworkers and everyone else. Only difference is you get mad when the other person just looks back instead of making a move...😁

Timothy Mitchell2 said:It's a weird situation.

One look can trigger just about anything.
If some guy with a way higher drive was in my shoes instead and ended up being an aggressor... nobody would even know the first half of this story. He’d just be labeled the bad guy.

Wait, didn't you mean a cheater, not an assailant? What does libido have to do with rapists?? A guy who assaults someone isn't doing it because he's "frustrated" or getting rejected too often. It's not about how much he wants to screw someone.

Charles Wood73 said:It’s one of those classic, wide-eyed kid questions, much like asking why the sky is blue in the first place. But honestly, Grandma’s take on it was nothing short of brilliant.

And what else is an older person supposed to talk about besides medicine? ...
Doctors don't even need to call patients in; people just walk in based on when they arrived. ....
The younger generation's mindset is just stuck and dull because kids get praised for every little thing, making it easy for them to turn into idiots. ...

"Subservient clans," you say? Look, everyone has a name. You don't think lawmakers and CEOs address each other by their titles—like "Director," "Boss," or "President"—instead of just using names?
Names exist so people can actually tell one another apart. I really don't see the genius in what you're claiming here.

Douglas Gray8 said:People with harsh features or an naturally intimidating stare tend to hold eye contact just a second too long, specifically to make others feel uneasy.🤣

Can it cause fear? Not just from the look itself, but when you have no clue why someone is staring at you.
What does a "terrifying look" actually mean? Is it how he looks, or just the way he stares?

Jamie Adams6 said:What’s actually going through someone's head when they just... look down?

Insecurity. Simple as that.
In the US, you see it all the time in service jobs—you can tell right away if someone actually knows how to hold eye contact during a conversation.
Basic manners dictate that you look people in the eye when you talk to them. If you can't manage that, you just end up looking uneducated or like you have zero self-confidence.

mellowskipper said:Even a surgical resident isn't seeing money like that. Maybe
the guy just got his math mixed up somewhere.-ish

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That was way back. ... even if they bumped them up to 15k, some people are still seeing chaos with 30k. ... I'm talking about earnings gaps, not just base salary.

Private practice can be a gold mine. We’re talking anywhere from $40,000 to $70,000 extra a year. When you stack that up against a surgeon making maybe $10,000, the gap is pretty massive. Still, general practice isn't for everyone. It's drowning in paperwork, and you actually have to be decent at dealing with people.

A few years back, I caught some brutal sunburns. Thank God I finally started playing it safe and actually protecting my skin, because for me, it can get lethal pretty fast. ...
That said, I’ve noticed the UV levels feeling way more intense this year. Even on the last day of summer, I was wearing a hat and sunglasses, and I still ended up with a nagging headache. It wasn't until later that I realized my neck had turned bright red. ... I'm wondering if anyone else uses a neck shade during the summer months? Is there anything decent out there you can buy?

Can the police fine an American citizen if they enter the US while in self-isolation, even if they have a note from their employer (Commuter)?

This whole circus was designed just to drive people insane. It happened to me at a CVS (back in the early days of the pandemic, maybe even before) when I went in to pick something up. The clerk asks for my ID—or maybe it was my Medicare card, I honestly can't remember what she wanted—and I’m just standing there wondering why on earth she needs it. Then she tells me she has to check if I’m under quarantine. I just stared at the poor woman, completely baffled. Like, does she actually realize what she's doing? She's checking to see if someone is isolating just so she can call the cops if they aren't. It's basically bioterrorism 😁.
I look at her and think, how can someone be this reckless? She doesn't seem to grasp that she's snitching. Honestly, people who blindly follow every single mandate don't realize the whole thing was engineered to make us turn on each other and tear each other apart. 🙂

Co-signer passed away. Does their heir inherit the debt obligation too?

If he’s started rocking Mart boots, we might actually have a problem. .. 😁
Usually, you see older guys going for the shaved look. Younger guys should probably stick to a hairstyle that isn't quite so loud.
Btw, there's a chance the barber just botched it and he decided to shave it all off to save face. ...

Did some pushups on my rug and now my junk is itching like crazy. Pretty sure I’m having some kind of reaction to the carpet fibers. Should I bother seeing a doctor, or just hit up a CVS for something?
Also, quick question: I get this redness in my groin area (where the legs meet the private parts)
It's been an issue for years. I’ve been using this old cream a dermatologist prescribed back in the day. I still use it every once in a while, though it might be expired by now. It never really cleared up—either because I wasn't consistent or the stuff just isn't strong enough.
Again, do I need a doctor's visit for this, or can I just grab something over the counter at a pharmacy?