Posts by Grace Kern3

Look, I’m a pacifist at heart, so my first move would be to approach her with a chill, conciliatory vibe. I’d try to figure out what her actual reasoning or justification was for handing out an assignment like that when the kids clearly haven't been taught the basics—all before I even think about calling her out. But if she can't give me a straight, logical explanation? Then yeah, maybe it's time to start throwing some labels around.

The fact that computer science isn't a core part of the curriculum is another massive failure in our American education system. You finish school, you head out into the job market, and suddenly "computer literacy" is a mandatory line on every single resume. How are we supposed to expect that from students when the school system just keeps skipping over tech classes? At the end of the day, it just means these skills have to be picked up at home—relying on whatever little tips a teacher might throw out and hoping the parents actually know how to use a computer.

I honestly don't even know how to approach her. Should I just tell her straight up that this assignment is totally inappropriate for these reasons and suggest they make a poster instead? 😁 Just kidding... sort of.
But seriously, you hit the nail on the head—we really need computer science integrated into the curriculum starting as early as first grade.

Nicholas King said:Is this supposed to be some kind of insightful commentary, or just a sweeping, passive-aggressive attack on parents? I can't quite tell what the goal here is.

And then you’ve got some cranky teacher who actually has the audacity to suggest that the computer should be used for something productive.

In my opinion—and I say this very deliberately—a teacher who demands a computer be "used for something useful" in a way that wasn't part of the actual curriculum isn't being "cranky"—they're just being dense.

Hell no. 🤣 I’m just simplifying things. What I’m really trying to say is that if parents weren't already totally defensive against their teacher, they might see this as a nudge to get kids off gaming and social media and actually use those home computers for something productive.

A teacher demanding kids use computers for "useful stuff" in ways they haven't even been taught at school isn't being tough—she's just being clueless.

...So you're actually enjoying insulting the teacher? 😕
I'll give you this: a project like that only works if the kids have had computer lab since first grade and if they've already been doing this type of work in class, which is exactly what I said before. 😉

Yeah, emphasis on if and an even bigger emphasis on gamingfor five hours a day...😉
How is that supposedly a better option? 🤣
I mean, that’s what computers are for, right? If a kid pulls straight A's by the end of the school year, Mom and Dad reward their little genius with a top-of-the-line, high-end PC loaded with a massive library of games just so their "investment" stays busy and doesn't bother them.
Then some bratty teacher has the audacity to suggest actually using that computer for something productive, and—shocker!—everyone is appalled. They even go so far as to reward the collective effort of the whole family, friends, neighbors, passersby, tech support, the Democratic Party... and anyone else who helped get that assignment done.🙂

fadedtrucker8 said:We worked on a poster with our son until he eventually just collapsed from exhaustion... but honestly, topics regarding American involvement in World War I are hardly appropriate material for fourth graders... period.

That is precisely the point, much like assigning PowerPoint presentations to third graders...

They should really provide assignments that are age-appropriate...

As parents, we have little choice but to step in and help so our children can maintain good grades. Sending a child to school with nothing but an excuse that the curriculum isn't suitable wouldn't exactly produce any positive results.

I already said this at the start; if this is part of the actual curriculum, fine, but it shouldn't be a massive take-home project.😉

Regarding the PowerPoints, kids today grow up with computers. If they've been taking computer lab since first grade, I don't see why they can't actually use those skills instead of spending five hours a day playing video games.🤷

Nicholas King said:I suspect most parents either already possess those skills themselves or, frankly, it's a bit too late in their lives to start acquiring them by making their kid's school projects...

Personally, I think it’s just way easier for parents to DIY the project themselves rather than actually putting in the effort to sit down and help their kid do it on their own. Maybe I'm being an idealist here, but I see it as a chance for parents to actually bond with their kids—though it seems like unless there's some "complicated" homework involved, they rarely bother finding the time.

Edit: It's the exact same thing as when parents write the book reports, essays, or solve math problems for them, so I don't get why posters specifically are such a huge deal.

Sure, making posters takes a ton of effort, but let’s be real—it’s not about decorating the classroom walls.🤣 Honestly, an elementary school kid would much rather design a poster about a book they just read than sit through a tedious reading journal assignment. Plus, you get that extra layer of skill where they actually have to stand up and present their work to the class, which is nerve-wracking for a lot of kids. There are tons of perks: researching, reading, picking out the key points, writing, drawing, getting creative, and speaking in public... You just have to make sure they actually have enough time to get it done, both at home and during school hours.
Topics like 'The US in World War I' should probably be handled during class time by working on a group poster together, just to hammer home the most important facts.

Hey everyone...

I've been scrolling through this thread out of pure curiosity because a close friend of mine just had a nose job that went... well, let's just say "unsuccessfully." It honestly shocked me seeing how many horror stories people are sharing here.

I had my own procedure way back in 2000, and everything went perfectly. I went to see Dr. Tom Hanks—mostly because I still believe he’s an absolute top-tier pro, but also because there weren't nearly as many options back then. I don't think he isn't famous; it's just that ten or fifteen years ago, people didn't know all the other names yet. Nowadays, you see these surgeons everywhere, basically jumping out of the woodwork, but I guess that makes sense given how much more competition there is now.

My experience was incredibly positive, from the first consultation to the surgery itself and the final look. I had a deviated septum, but I didn't get surgery for breathing issues—I did it because that bump on my nose was driving me crazy. I had that classic "Greek" profile with pretty thick skin.

I didn't go in with any crazy expectations; I just wanted a straight nose, and that's exactly what I got. No weird drooping or anything like that. I had my packing removed after five days and could breathe normally right away. I think I had the splint off after about 10 or 14 days, followed by the tape. Seems like things move way faster nowadays, though I'm not sure if that's actually a good thing. Instead of hitting a spa, I stuck to lymphatic drainage massages to help the swelling go down faster. My doctor suggested thinning out the tip since my skin was thick, but I turned him down—honestly, that's why all those celebrity noses look identical lately, sticking out too much, which I personally hate.

Looking back, I'm so glad I did it. Not a single regret. I feel terrible reading about everyone's bad experiences, though; I really don't get it. I totally agree, though—no surgeon should ever touch a patient if they can't do the job right.

Back to my friend: less than two weeks after her surgery, they told her that the "droopy" part she hates could be fixed with a second operation. It kills me that people today just act like "oh, it can always be fixed," and push another surgery. This is major surgery, not some minor cosmetic tweak. I can't believe people take it so lightly...

Facts. My mom and I were literally just talking about this the other day while standing in front of the candy aisle at Walmart—everything is so colorful now, all these different wrappers and endless flavors, and you can't even tell which one is actually the classic you grew up with.🤷

To stay on topic though, here are a few of my go-tos (don't ask for more, I don't have all day): Munchmallow, basically anything Ferrero, that Frey coffee chocolate, and M&m's with peanuts. Also, if we're talking specialty shops like La Chocolate, my latest obsession is definitely Leonidas at West Gate!!👍🙏 It’s the same vibe—you can grab individual Belgian pralines for like $1.50 $10 a pop, but honestly, I haven't had anything this good in ages. We grabbed some raspberry cream wrapped in dark chocolate, Irish coffee truffles, nougat pralines, and some kind of coffee mousse ones... drooling just thinking about it.

Rebecca Gomez37 said:I actually really like about 5 or 6 of the noses done by Disney—one was by Mile Horvat, another by Zanamari Lalic, and a third by Marija Cvitanovic...
I went in for my drainage, but honestly, nothing can touch these dark circles under my eyes—I basically need to layer on tons of concealer. Anyway, during a checkup the other day, the doctor told me my cartilage (at the base of the nose) is super, super thick. He said cartilage is weird like that; for some people it gets thick in certain spots, or they develop scar tissue, or it swells, or it might even dip down and look sunken, so you have to get fillers to fix it.
He said he’ll be able to tell me exactly what the next steps are in three months... maybe I'll need another surgery to thin out that cartilage part since mine just seems prone to thickening up.
I never thought getting a nose job would drive me this crazy, but here we are... I guess I just have to wait and see if it settles down on its own.

Man, I really hope everything turns out fine and you don't end up needing a second surgery..😉

I’m with you on that—deciding to go under the knife only to realize you need a whole second procedure just to fix the first one is an absolute nightmare.

Oh, and about those celebrity noses? I don't think it's down to one specific surgeon. It's more like all celebrities are chasing the exact same look because they all have the same ridiculous demands. To me, it's like they're all being mass-produced at a factory.🙂

Amy Williams34 said:This was a total nightmare!
Honestly, I’ve been practically hiding from everyone for months since my surgery,
so much for chasing perfection.
Glumičić really let me down.
I actually thought he was a top-tier surgeon, but he clearly has no clue what he's doing.
Looking back, he completely botched Blanka Vlašić's nose too, and made din Rađa's way too narrow—and this guy is like 6'7"... it's ridiculous.
If I could go back in time, I'd tell myself to use some common sense.
Grace Kern3, you're obviously the lucky exception, good for you..

If anyone knows who I should talk to about getting a revision surgery,
please give me some suggestions!!!

looks like I really am.. though little st makes a fair point—maybe this nose actually suits me🤷 honestly, I wanted to be able to say he nailed exactly what I asked for and that I couldn't compare my nose to any other celebrity who went through him. usually, I'd say everything went great for me, but hearing about your experiences makes me realize how painless mine actually was, especially the recovery phase😁 I had zero issues with skin irritation, bruising, shape changes, swelling coming and going, or hematomas.... do you guys do lymphatic drainage and massage your own noses? I'm convinced that the lymphatic drainage is the only reason I didn't deal with all that swelling and stuff.

Look, I don't think you can just generalize everything because everyone’s experience is totally different🤣 and I personally had my surgery done by Unknown. He was the only one I actually knew about over 10 years ago, and honestly, I couldn't be happier—both with how he treats his patients and the actual results. I have nothing but praise for him. He didn't just follow some cookie-cutter template or do things his own way; he did exactly what I wanted, and the result looks completely natural. No one ever even realized I had nose surgery unless I told them myself (aside from people who already knew). I've never been ashamed of it or tried to hide it, and whenever I mentioned it, people couldn't believe it was "plastic surgery." A few months later during a check-up, he even suggested I could use injections to narrow the nose further if I wanted, but I turned it down because that would have made it look fake. Also, he didn't make it look pointy or too narrow—my nostrils don't stick out like a mandrill's—he basically just smoothed it out, removed the bump, and fixed the deviation. It’s just really sophisticated work. I am seriously thrilled, which is why I felt the need to write this—to, I guess, defend him, because for some reason, people are constantly dragging him and talking trash, yet I know at least three other people who went to him and were super happy (and it wasn't just for nose jobs).

I actually went out with my cup in too, right after I swapped my tampons. It took about 10 to 14 days total before the stains completely vanished; they were super dark for a few days, then started shifting colors from blue to purple, then pink, and finally a yellowish-green sort of vibe😍 but you don't really need to use concealer 😬 though once those dark spots clear up, you can pretty much mask everything with makeup😉

Maria Doyle97 said:It’s not too late, I’m actually still waiting on my 16th birthday to do it soon. I have some issues with a deviated septum and I really want to get rid of this bump... but I'm scared because some people say it might actually look worse since the nose is still growing... I seriously want to just get it over with soon... thanks for the reply 🙂 at least you gave me something positive to hold onto👍

Look, 😉 don't let the negativity get to you or start spiraling. I know there are horror stories out there, but if you listen to everyone else, you're just going to end up with a head full of anxiety, and if you factor in all those bad experiences, nobody would ever agree to surgery. 🤷 I was lucky enough that everything went perfectly and I am beyond happy with the results 😍 I wanted this so badly that nothing could talk me out of it. And as for that whole "nose is still growing" thing? Like, what, is a new bump or a potato just gonna sprout on your face again? 😬

Maria Doyle97 said:Hey everyone! I'm really curious—has anyone here actually gone through with nose surgery when they were only 16? 🙂

Hope I'm not too late to the party here... I had my nose job when I turned 16. I’d actually gone in for consultations way before that, but we all agreed it was smarter to just wait until my 16th birthday. Everything went perfectly, and honestly, even ten years later, I still think it was one of the best decisions I've ever made.😉 My parents were actually super supportive through all of this, and they didn't push any crazy, unrealistic expectations on me—I just wanted to get that lump removed and fix my deviated septum. Everything went perfectly, and honestly, the whole recovery was pretty quick and painless.🙂