Posts by mellowskipper

Susan James said:Back in my day, in my specific class, we used to have religion class on Tuesdays at 7:00 AM. 🙏
It was during those wonderful, old-school times when electives were actually elective—there wasn't any pressure to take ethics if you didn't want to. 😍

We also knew we’d occasionally have gym at 7:00 too (one of our old teachers was pretty intense, very much a "drill sergeant" type of educator! 😬)
Personally, I chose a school "downtown" because I loved the idea of traveling. Based on my experience, I spent about 4 or 5 years commuting from my Elementary School at all sorts of early hours, often through snowstorms and major traffic jams. Right around then, a brand new school was built in my neighborhood, but I honestly didn't care for that option.
There’s just something about that sense of freedom, even if it meant a 45 to 60-minute commute one way (or even longer if you had to pick up a sibling).

As an adult now, I actually think shift work is great, and I even attended a school that ran on different schedules. 🤷
Though these days, I try my best to choose anything that lets me walk to work.
I guess I wasn't exactly a morning person growing up—I love my sleep—but I've definitely become more responsible over the years.

So, what does your kid think? What kind of schedule would they prefer?

She’d really love to make it to those evening workouts—she truly would—but with her working the afternoon shift, it just isn't feasible, I guess.
I have to admit—though I'm probably being too honest here—getting out of bed in the morning is quite a struggle for me. It doesn't even matter that I make it to sleep somewhere between 10:00 and 11:00 PM; the grogginess just persists. But, once I actually manage to wake up and get myself ready for Elementary School, things tend to stabilize—I suppose you could say I become functional enough.
Sometimes I don't even hear the alarm go off—it’s like she just sleeps right through it—so I end up giving her an extra call just to be safe if my husband isn't around to wake her. She sleeps like a log. Honestly, I'd probably do the exact same thing.
High schools aren't really an option for him right now—mostly because he just doesn't have the stomach for social studies—so, I guess, for the time being, we're looking more toward some kind of technical vocational track.
He’s really into programming and web development—the whole digital architecture thing—and spends a good amount of time working on a graphic tablet. He has quite the affinity for languages, too, I guess.

Well, you all have effectively shut me down.
Back in my day—if you could call it that—it was always strictly 8:00 AM for the morning session and 2:00 PM for the afternoon.
Then, I suppose, we should probably factor in how close someone lives to the local Elementary School as a variable.

Wait, does the morning shift actually start at 7:30 AM? I was under the impression it started at 8:00. They do offer those morning training sessions from 9:00 to 11:00, but—let’s be honest—that pretty much eats up your entire morning. If you've got an hour-long commute to the high school on top of that, I don't see when she'd ever find the time to actually sit down and study.
I know quite a few kids end up dropping out of sports right when they transition to high school simply because the practice schedule becomes impossible to manage. She mentioned she really wants to keep going; she’s doing great, she's a competitive athlete, and we’re currently trying to rack up some points for college admissions.
A first shift would definitely suit her better, though I suppose that isn't the deciding factor here, obviously.

Personally, I would be quite happy if her high school schedule was limited to just the mornings—mostly to accommodate her training sessions. We’ll try to sketch out a plan along those lines. Of course, that isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but it would be ideal if everything aligned perfectly.

Richard Wilson4 said:One of my earliest childhood memories is how much his toy used to creep me out a little bit.

I used to have him as a villain paired up with my Spider-Man.

His head would even rotate from looking human to looking like a vampire.

Damn. I mean, who would even give you a toy like that?

I looked into some private options too, but honestly, the rates were absolutely astronomical. I think we’re better off sticking with the public ones.
Anyway, I'm genuinely curious about that whole intake effect.

I usually dig this kind of stuff—I really do—but honestly, that trailer didn't exactly do much to make me want to go see the movie.

Brenda Alvarez24 said:Does anyone happen to know what the Rheumatology and Immunology departments are like over at Holy Spirit?

I see they have two doctors listed there—Marinko Artukovic and Marina Ikić Matijashevich.

Does anyone here actually know anything about them? Like, what’s their specific focus or what kind of cases they usually handle?

Honestly, I didn't even realize they had an Immunology department. If you end up finding out anything, please let me know. It’s probably good to be in the loop.

Peter Rogers said:Nope.
Not even a hint of it.
The guy would probably need three different college degrees just to cover all his bases and interests at once.
Right now there are 22 different directions to choose from. Talk about overkill, right? haha.
How many can I actually sign up for? Like, 3?

I think you can submit up to six applications.

Peter Rogers said:Well, look at me, finally jumping into this thread. I honestly have zero clue what’s actually going on here, so I’m just gonna sit back, scribble some notes, and try to digest everything you guys have already dumped here so I can somehow find my way into this endless cycle of decision-making 😬

Man, we’re looking at a long road ahead next year.
It might help if they actually knew what they *don't* want first, and then maybe—just maybe—we could slowly work our way toward what they actually *do* want. Plus, they'll be heading into professional career counseling anyway.
But do they even have a rough idea of what they're interested in, or not?

I can only say that at my workplace, most people who already had two or three shots and then caught COVID aren't even considering another dose anymore.
Well, maybe those with underlying health issues might still consider it—which I suppose is fine. In my view, they’re the actual target demographic, along with the elderly population.

Mark Cruz15 said:Regarding Dema—he just has this sort of vacant, dull look about him. And I have no clue who this Maltese woman is meant to be.

His current wife was actually born in Malta.

Walter Thomas18 said:The CDC sent me an email stating a 7-day isolation period. They sent it one day after my positive PCR test, two days after my home rapid test came back positive, and three days after my symptoms actually started. Then, an epidemiologist tells me my isolation lasts until Friday. So, according to the CDC, I shouldn't have been isolating through Monday, yet according to the specialist, I'm out by Friday night.
Of course I’m going out on Saturday. The CDC clearly has no clue what they're writing; they just blast out emails without considering the actual timeline of when the infection occurred.

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In this situation, the CDC is just following orders from the public health department, so you don't need to worry about it.

Hannah Stewart said:So, I’ve been vaccinated, and my doctor prescribed a seven-day isolation period starting from when the symptoms first showed up. It’s pretty much the standard protocol, though they mentioned they might extend it by another two days if my temperature doesn't drop below 99 degrees Fahrenheit. Basically, I need to be fever-free for a full 24 hours before the end of my quarantine to be cleared. Honestly, it feels a bit impossible right now because my temperature keeps hovering around 99.3 or 99.4 every time I check it, even though I’m supposed to be "back to normal" by tomorrow. Well, I suppose we'll just see how it goes. They really have shortened these isolation periods since the Omicron variant arrived, haven't they? I'm still coughing and sneezing quite a bit, so I can't quite wrap my head around the idea that I'll be able to walk around among people in just a few days without being contagious.

Meanwhile, I had to grind through ten whole days because I tested positive. No fever, no sneezing, no cough at all. I wasn't vaccinated.

Has that new regulation been released yet? You know—the updated version from the Department of Education.

I mean, it’s not even that many years—he clearly took a hit early on. It's a shame, really. I think he's a decent actor, I guess.

Paul Jackson6 said:I haven't seen anything posted on my MyChart portal, nor have I received any formal notification via mail. While I certainly have no intention of wandering around town aimlessly, as far as the official record is concerned, I am not under quarantine.

Don't sweat it—they have all the necessary departments to handle this stuff. You won't get an official notice unless an epidemiologist actually calls you.

Paul Jackson6 said:I tested positive on a BAT this past Saturday. The result was logged in the state health portal, but I haven't heard a peep from an epidemiologist.
I reached out to my doctor myself, and they informed me that since I've been vaccinated, my isolation is only 7 days.

However, I have a nagging feeling that none of this is actually recorded officially anywhere. Is it standard practice for an epidemiologist to initiate contact, or am I just waiting for a call that isn't coming?

And more importantly—is there any way to verify via the government portal if an isolation order has actually been formally activated? I get the impression mine hasn't been.

Your primary care physician is the one who handles the isolation orders. As for the epidemiologists, they tend to call people at random—they aren't exactly calling everyone...

ambermoose17 said:Hey everyone, I have a bit of a silly question... For the internists at the local health clinic, do you need to make an appointment beforehand (I assume so) or can you just show up? I've called a ton of times already and nobody is picking up the phone—so that's why I'm asking. I don't want to end up showing up without an appointment after calling for nothing. 🤔

You definitely need an appointment.

I mean, Michael Keaton is absolutely brilliant—really top-tier stuff—but Wynona? She’s just lost it, I guess.
Still, I am actually looking forward to the sequel.

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