Posts by Thomas Stewart97

Chloe Perez44 said:I went in for a consultation with a top-tier ENT specialist—he examined my nose, we mapped out the corrective procedure, and then I went to pay the nurse for the visit. When I asked her about the surgery cost, she had no clue. Her response? "Why didn't you ask the doctor?" Meanwhile, he’s already seeing his next patient, so there I was—standing there like an idiot for half an hour just waiting for a chance to ask about the price. When I finally caught him, he tells me, "I can't give you a quote until you decide to go through with it and we finalize the specifics of the nose job! Prices vary by thousands of dollars depending on the exact work needed." Haloooo!!! We literally just spent thirty minutes discussing the surgical plan and the type of anesthesia! "No, really, I can't tell you; just come back for another consultation next time..." Seriously? How many times am I supposed to have this conversation? And how many more consultations am I going to be billed for???😕 😕 Unbelievable!!🤷

What a joke—they've clearly let the ego get the better of them. In my case, the surgery ended up being around $2,500—a standard rate—and he performed several procedures: the septum, correcting some scoliosis (?) issues, and straightening. I only had one exam four months prior when he gave me the diagnosis. The surgery took place in August, and we handled the scheduling over the phone since there was a multi-month waitlist.

Chloe Perez44 said:I am absolutely terrified of general anesthesia😲—I would only ever consider nose surgery under local anesthesia, plus a little sedative shot to take the edge off😁. So, I'm wondering, roughly how long does an aesthetic procedure take? An hour, maybe two? It couldn't be longer than that, right?🙂

Oh, I forgot to mention—my hand muscles were cramping up that evening. I assume my electrolytes were a bit off—which might also explain why I was vomiting—though I don't remember clearly. I think I did, but it’s nothing serious; my nose doesn't hurt at all, at least not for me.🙂

Had my rhinoplasty about 11 years ago—was 17 at the time—done by Glumičić. It cost me roughly $2,500 back then. He did a fantastic job fixing my septum—though I did make sure to mention a specific concern beforehand regarding something he’s been known to do to some patients: pulling that middle section between the nostrils too far downward. Luckily, that didn't happen to me, and my nose looks great. Aside from the aesthetics, I went in because of a deviated septum; breathing isn't perfect, but it's definitely better. I was able to head home just a few hours after the procedure thanks to the pain meds they gave me just in case—but honestly, I didn't feel a single bit of pain afterward. Not even a little. Even having the packing removed was totally painless. It took about a month for everything to settle down before I felt ready to head back to school.

Virolex/HerpleX is honestly a lifesaver—it shuts things down right at the start. If I didn't have it, I’d easily be losing about 30% of my year to this...😂
It was clearly just a deficiency on my part—I started taking 100% juice every single day and the issues just vanished. Even up to this point... ehehe.

So, here’s the deal—I dealt with oral herpes for about ten years, almost every single month. Since I don't eat meat, I figured maybe I was running low on something essential... I used to manage the outbreaks with Virolex. But then, about two years ago, I started drinking 100% orange juice every day—and the herpes just vanished. I have a little bit right now, but it's been at least two or three years since my last flare-up.

I spotted him at Gramat about a year ago—he was with some young woman.

I don't know her personally—I rarely find myself down in Key West—but I actually ran into her about two weeks ago while she was heading downtown. She was wearing these cute boots with a pink floral outfit, and of course, a matching purse.
About four or five years ago, Sam, Tim, and Kiefer were hanging out across from her place at some girls' apartment. She caught them in the act, so she stepped out onto the little balcony by the entrance with a radio, cranked up some music, and started doing what looked like workout exercises right there. At the time, I had no clue she was even part of that Storybook show—I wasn't really following it—but I realized today that’s how she knows them. Oh, and I did happen to hear some... interesting noises coming from her house a few years back too... hihi.
Anyway, she seems like a really sweet girl and she gave me a good laugh yesterday.

She was actually my neighbor whenever I stayed in Newport—she's seriously cool.🤣

Rebecca Cox2 said:It might help if I clarify that neither humans (if we’re going to separate ourselves from other species using speciesism—much like how breeds are separated by racism), nor animals, nor plants possess a soul.

It is all just heavy mythology—similar to concepts like karma or reincarnation, really. But it seems most people find self-delusion much easier than facing the truth, so... whatever works.

The soul is an absolute illusion at its core—but at specific levels of consciousness, such as this one, it exists. It is a fragment of the whole. A part that must locate its source and finally break the cycle of searching. The very purpose of souls is to seek through reincarnation; they search for answers across many lifetimes.

The entire world is fundamentally an illusion—a projection of the mind. We are here to realize the truth: that nothing exists except the One, which is, in fact, everything. To understand that we are one with all things, and that there is only one, is the true meaning of life.
Self-delusion is believing you can do anything because, ultimately, nothing truly exists.
Creation did not simply manifest out of thin air—any intelligent person understands that.
One only needs to look up at the stars.

Aaron Gonzalez4 said:Even Tesla was a vegetarian—eventually, it’ll just be fifty of us left eating meat. These vegetarians and their followers push it like some kind of cult, acting like they're the only sane ones while everyone else is a freak. Now they'll probably start printing flyers featuring Tesla and Einstein just to recruit more people, and before we know it, they'll release a tower of luxury modeled after a watchtower. Give me a break.

The mention of Tesla being a carnivore was an error, which is why he was brought up.
Maybe you're just getting worked up because you contribute to animal slaughter and suffering—this topic clearly hits a nerve. At the end of the day, people have the right to choose.
Why get your panties in a bunch over this?

http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...sla+vegetarian

rustymaker5 said:But you claimed that all living beings possess equal value. Then, you went ahead and suggested that animals and humans hold more weight than plants.
In that regard—I'm just pointing out your inconsistency.

LOL, I'm not buying that logic. Your excuse for eating animals is basically trying to equate them to plants—which, let’s be honest, often just provide us with edible fruit. Sorry, but that simply doesn't hold up.🙂

James Cox6 said:I'm not so sure about that.

There’s actually a book out right now called 'And Be the Light'—it doesn't contain any of those specific details about him.

Man, who's actually telling the truth here?🤔

It seems like you didn't exactly hit the mark using that "predatory genius" example.
🤣

Sophia Allen12 said:And who exactly are YOU to tell us what’s right or wrong? Get real here.

Look—I'm not asking anyone to follow my lead—but I won't have people lecturing me on animal welfare.🙂

rustymaker5 said:I’m smart enough to follow your logic—but that doesn't actually answer my question. 🙂

So, how do you define righteousness? What sets it apart, and why do you assume it remains universal across time, space, and intent?

Are you really asking me to provide a definition for righteousness?
In my view, a fixed definition is impossible. For instance—to me, mistreating animals is wrong—but for someone else, that might not be the case. It's clear we perceive the concept of righteousness quite differently.🙂

rustymaker5 said:How do you personally define righteousness? What actually defines it for you—and why do you believe it holds universal weight across time, space, and intention?

Logic itself dictates the answer—everyone deserves to be treated without being subjected to unnecessary suffering. It’s a simple concept—honestly, you don't need a genius-level IQ to grasp that one.

rustymaker5 said:It seems to me that you’re fundamentally confused—based on some of those earlier posts, anyway.😛

So, you’re really the one advocating for this kind of animal cruelty—supporting the slaughter and the unnecessary suffering that follows. It's hard to believe you think this is acceptable or that there won't be any accountability for it. Honestly—it seems to me that you're just fundamentally confused.🙂

James Cox6 said:How exactly do you interpret guys like Tesla or Einstein—and plenty of others who weren't vegetarians—when they were arguably sharper than the entire vegan community combined?

I'm not interpreting them at all—you're just pointing to specific individuals, whereas scientists draw their conclusions from much more representative samples.

rustymaker5 said:They’re entirely subjective—which means while your perspective is valid for you, it doesn't necessarily hold true for everyone else. 🙂

Of course—your feelings are entirely personal. We’re all different individuals, after all—which means you’ll naturally love and experience your friends in your own unique way.
That doesn't make it right—not by a long shot.🙂

James Cox6 said:I just don't see any logical connection between being a vegetarian and having high intelligence!

Elon Musk wasn't a vegetarian—yet he was still a genius!

There is a causal link here—scientists have actually proven it—so there’s really no need for you to personally grasp the logic behind it.