The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[MinnieM123]

Yes and you can get it petting your dog if they have been in it, or off your shoes

It's also recommended to launder any clothing potentially exposed as well. (Launder in machine separately from other clothing.) I read once that it can last a long time on clothing, believe it or not.

 

[Goofyernmost]

That's interesting -- what is it in Dawn the combats poison ivy on the skin?

Must be the Vick's Vapor Rub of today. I remember back when Vicks was used for everything. Have a sore throat, put some Vick's on your tongue (I don't know how that is done without gagging), Have a headache, rub some Vick's on your forehead, Cut yourself, put some Vick's on the wound. It all seemed ridiculous to a pre-teen like myself at the time, but my Grandmother and at least one uncle swore by it. I think they also used it when they had a cold.

 

[MinnieM123]

Finished design work (for now) on this country sprawler yesterday...

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Just a few of the many elevation iterations I did, as these particular clients say they won’t know exactly what they want ‘til they see it...!!!!!

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That first image looks like something out of a fun Disney attraction!

 

[DryerLintFan]

That's interesting -- what is it in Dawn the combats poison ivy on the skin?

Dawn is the best at stripping oils, and the poison ivy oil is what makes you itchy, not the plant itself. Sadly, Dawn will also strip your beneficial natural oils, especially in your hair, so it may take a couple weeks for your skin and hair to get back to normal after a Dawn shower

this is also why you can still catch poison ivy after you've killed the plant with Roundup or whatever.... the oil is still on the leaves so if you touch the leaves of a dead plant you can still get it

 

[MinnieM123]

Dawn is the best at stripping oils, and the poison ivy oil is what makes you itchy, not the plant itself. Sadly, Dawn will also strip your beneficial natural oils, especially in your hair, so it may take a couple weeks for your skin and hair to get back to normal after a Dawn shower

this is also why you can still catch poison ivy after you've killed the plant with Roundup or whatever.... the oil is still on the leaves so if you touch the leaves of a dead plant you can still get it

What you said made perfect sense, in the example of getting the oils from poison ivy off your skin and hair.

See, I learn something new every day here!

Side note:
Remember the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill? I recall people used Dawn to clean off any birds caught in the oil slick. I remember the (very effective) TV commercials for Dawn after that, indicating that it was gentle enough for the birds.

 

[DryerLintFan]

What you said made perfect sense, in the example of getting the oils from poison ivy off your skin and hair.

See, I learn something new every day here!

Side note:
Remember the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill? I recall people used Dawn to clean off any birds caught in the oil slick. I remember the (very effective) TV commercials for Dawn after that, indicating that it was gentle enough for the birds.

Yeah Dawn is still the number one thing used in oil spills, which happen a lot more often than we think! It is gentle, and your natural oils will come back.... it's similar to boxed hair dye and how you have to SUPER condition your hair after using it.

 

[John park hopper]

Yeah Dawn is still the number one thing used in oil spills, which happen a lot more often than we think! It is gentle, and your natural oils will come back.... it's similar to boxed hair dye and how you have to SUPER condition your hair after using it.

There have been times I got poison ivy so bad on my hands the skin would blister and crack and bleed, nothing would stop the spreading. The only thing was trip to the doctor and shot of cortisone-- start to clear it up within 2 days. Word to the wise guys especially if you have it on your hands (hasn't blistered yet and you don't know it) it can be transferred to other parts of your body -- if you get my drift (very pain full) learned the hard way

 

[Goofyernmost]

There have been times I got poison ivy so bad on my hands the skin would blister and crack and bleed, nothing would stop the spreading. The only thing was trip to the doctor and shot of cortisone-- start to clear it up within 2 days. Word to the wise guys especially if you have it on your hands (hasn't blistered yet and you don't know it) it can be transferred to other parts of your body -- if you get my drift (very pain full) learned the hard way

I have been fortunate in so much of my life. I remember having Poison Ivy twice and I would say it was between the ages of 10 and 12. It was confined to my shin areas and was pretty much calmed down by Calamine lotion. I didn't remember where I get near any but judging from the location I would have to say it was walking or running through a field of tall grass or something. I will never know, however I never had any again since those days and have never even been conscious of the possibility. I don't have a clue why I got it those times and never again, but I am grateful.

 

[Rista1313]

Yeah Dawn is still the number one thing used in oil spills, which happen a lot more often than we think! It is gentle, and your natural oils will come back.... it's similar to boxed hair dye and how you have to SUPER condition your hair after using it.

Speaking of hair dye... my sparkles are fantastic right now.... ugh..... I haven't dyed my hair in years because I refused to do the upkeep... but maybe I should find a semi permanent dye like pink or purple to cover up these silvers!

 

[StarWarsGirl]

That being said, do you need a degree to teach dance like you mentioned? I'm assuming you have trained in dance with a professional dancer if you've been dancing for so long. For a school setting, you would probably need a degree in education, but I wouldn't think you would need a degree to open a studio. If a studio is what you'd be shooting for, you might consider getting a secondary degree to fall back on if the dream doesn't pan out. But, as you said, you're 16 and have time to decide. You don't necessarily need to know right now. Just be smart about it.

The other thing @Letteyeti besides what she said above, is that just because you love something doesn't mean you want it for a career. I love music. I really do. I'm very good at it. I'm not passionate enough about it, though, to make a career out of it. It most likely would have had to be teaching. It would have been every day of learning about it in school, getting graded on it, and then if I'd become a teacher, I would have been dealing with the ups and downs of being a teacher. And as it turns out, I'm really sorry okay with not doing music every day of my life. I think people who go into teaching music are really passionate about it and want the next generation to learn about it, and that's something that I lack. I also think they love it so much that it has to be part of their lives, and it turns out that I'm okay with it being a hobby. I never wanted to get to the point that I hated music because it was my job and not something I wanted to do.

Now to my job... it's not something I pictured myself doing in high school. But I like doing it. I like feeling productive during the day. I like contributing to my company and its wellbeing. I was out of work for a while last year, by necessity, but I hated it. I enjoy sitting at my desk with my spreadsheets and keeping my mind engaged. At the end of the day, I'm also perfectly happy to log off and be done with it for a while. There are days where it makes me completely crazy. But it pays the bills, I don't mind doing it, and I have balance in my life for doing other things I do enjoy.

Which again, you might not discover what you want to do until you're in college, or you might be like me and get a general business degree and then fine tune what you want to do once you get some experience. That's okay! It happens. I was entirely different at 16 than I am now. I actually was entirely different between 16 and 19. You'll get there. Promise.

 

[donaldtoo]

And, “The Undertaker” is in the office this mornin’ for a meetin’ on his house...!!!!!!!

 

[Letteyeti]

It's great that you respect your parents, and of course as a minor, you have to follow their rules, etc. BUT, even if your parents pay for your education, you are the one who will be stuck in a job you hate long after they are gone if you choose something you don't want to do to please them. It's all well and good to discuss your options with them, and you absolutely should listen to their point of view and consider their advice. But don't let someone else decide for you as it's not them who will have to live with the consequences.

I'm sure your parents only want the best for you, and of course they have more life experience than you do. They may see pitfalls you don't. But, once you are a legal adult, their role becomes more advisorial rather than being authorities. And consider, too, that it will be harder later if you choose something you really didn't want to do and then end up having to go back to school later because you really can't do it for the rest of your life. I know how hard it is to deal with a parent being angry with you and disappointed in you because you didn't do what they wanted. But forever is a long time to commit to something so that someone else is happy rather than yourself.

That being said, do you need a degree to teach dance like you mentioned? I'm assuming you have trained in dance with a professional dancer if you've been dancing for so long. For a school setting, you would probably need a degree in education, but I wouldn't think you would need a degree to open a studio. If a studio is what you'd be shooting for, you might consider getting a secondary degree to fall back on if the dream doesn't pan out. But, as you said, you're 16 and have time to decide. You don't necessarily need to know right now. Just be smart about it.

Thanks so much. I know my parents just want the best for me. They both have careers where they got Master's Degree and everything like that and they have had one career their entire life. They seem to enjoy what they do and that is great. They have always taking awesome care of me and like I said I know they are just looking out for me.

I could actually teach at the studio right now as a Junior Dance Instructor because I have gotten so many hours in there of study. It would be teaching the little ones. I think have a degree in Dance Education or Performance Dance would increase my chances of getting a good job and a Salary and also if I ever wanted to open my own Dance Studio.

 

[Letteyeti]

The other thing @Letteyeti besides what she said above, is that just because you love something doesn't mean you want it for a career. I love music. I really do. I'm very good at it. I'm not passionate enough about it, though, to make a career out of it. It most likely would have had to be teaching. It would have been every day of learning about it in school, getting graded on it, and then if I'd become a teacher, I would have been dealing with the ups and downs of being a teacher. And as it turns out, I'm really sorry okay with not doing music every day of my life. I think people who go into teaching music are really passionate about it and want the next generation to learn about it, and that's something that I lack. I also think they love it so much that it has to be part of their lives, and it turns out that I'm okay with it being a hobby. I never wanted to get to the point that I hated music because it was my job and not something I wanted to do.

Now to my job... it's not something I pictured myself doing in high school. But I like doing it. I like feeling productive during the day. I like contributing to my company and its wellbeing. I was out of work for a while last year, by necessity, but I hated it. I enjoy sitting at my desk with my spreadsheets and keeping my mind engaged. At the end of the day, I'm also perfectly happy to log off and be done with it for a while. There are days where it makes me completely crazy. But it pays the bills, I don't mind doing it, and I have balance in my life for doing other things I do enjoy.

Which again, you might not discover what you want to do until you're in college, or you might be like me and get a general business degree and then fine tune what you want to do once you get some experience. That's okay! It happens. I was entirely different at 16 than I am now. I actually was entirely different between 16 and 19. You'll get there. Promise.

That is the thing with me and dance. I have always loved watching and wanting to help the little kids younger then me learn at the studio. Like when I was in The Nutcracker and there were many tiny ballerina's in the show, I always wanted to help them out. I do have a passion for dance, but really I just don't know because I really never experienced it teaching it everyday of the week if I would get worn out from it.

I also know that with dance my career would be teaching. It would be a very small chance to become a performer and honestly I don't want to be a waitress for years trying to be a dancer living check to check. What scares me is the pressures from like the school counselors that say OK lets think about this and this college has a great program for this. I am like, I DON'T KNOW YET!!!!! I am afraid it is just going to get worse this upcoming Junior year. That and SAT exams and this year everyone tells me is suppose to be the most important of High School. It is like AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! and it hasn't even started yet. I will rely on my friends like I always do and I will make it, I know that but it is scary all of this.

 

[21stamps]

I am soooo soooo soooo happy to have my kid back on the mound. I love watching him, and most of all I love how much he loves it.




Life is finally returning to some type of normalcy.

Looks like the Switch may be dead, off the charger, and I don’t think he’s even noticed.
Whew, real life has replaced gaming once again. This is such a sight for my sore eyes!!

 

[21stamps]

That is the thing with me and dance. I have always loved watching and wanting to help the little kids younger then me learn at the studio. Like when I was in The Nutcracker and there were many tiny ballerina's in the show, I always wanted to help them out. I do have a passion for dance, but really I just don't know because I really never experienced it teaching it everyday of the week if I would get worn out from it.

I also know that with dance my career would be teaching. It would be a very small chance to become a performer and honestly I don't want to be a waitress for years trying to be a dancer living check to check. What scares me is the pressures from like the school counselors that say OK lets think about this and this college has a great program for this. I am like, I DON'T KNOW YET!!!!! I am afraid it is just going to get worse this upcoming Junior year. That and SAT exams and this year everyone tells me is suppose to be the most important of High School. It is like AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! and it hasn't even started yet. I will rely on my friends like I always do and I will make it, I know that but it is scary all of this.

You do not need to make those decisions yet. Think about your career goals, spend time researching different fields.. but it’s not the end of the world if you aren’t set on a specific field at this time.

 

[Letteyeti]

You do not need to make those decisions yet. Think about your career goals, spend time researching different fields.. but it’s not the end of the world if you aren’t set on a specific field at this time.

I think all of you should be High School Counselors. I guess the counselors at my school have a job to do and that is to get a certain amount of college applications out and all that, but if it isn't to where I want to go and what I want to do than what good is it anyway????

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Thanks so much. I know my parents just want the best for me. They both have careers where they got Master's Degree and everything like that and they have had one career their entire life. They seem to enjoy what they do and that is great. They have always taking awesome care of me and like I said I know they are just looking out for me.

I could actually teach at the studio right now as a Junior Dance Instructor because I have gotten so many hours in there of study. It would be teaching the little ones. I think have a degree in Dance Education or Performance Dance would increase my chances of getting a good job and a Salary and also if I ever wanted to open my own Dance Studio.

My 9 year old cheerleader talks about being a cheer coach as an adult. I have advised her that that is not really a career, but she could do it as a side job or hobby. It is really hard to be an owner of a gym and I have seen it especially with the lockdowns. It is also really expensive. I told her that there is nothing wrong with wanting to be a cheer coach but she could have a job related to sports that would be a great career, such as in orthopedics. She does love science and we did a whole year of science on anatomy and physiology this year. She loved it and finished a years worth of curriculum in 4 months. She is just 9 but I think it is important that she has goals and has good guidance. Your parents want to guide you which is what they should be doing. What you do with the guidance is up to you. At least you have parents who "have your back".

 

[21stamps]

I think all of you should be High School Counselors. I guess the counselors at my school have a job to do and that is to get a certain amount of college applications out and all that, but if it isn't to where I want to go and what I want to do than what good is it anyway????

No, we’re just old and remember feeling the same as you.

Choosing a school and a major is important, I think it’s great to apply to a few schools and definitely take tours.. but at the end of the day, a mistake can be corrected if you feel that it’s not the right path for you.

My undergrad is in Poli Sci... chosen specifically for a certain path I thought I would take, but then realized I wanted a different path. It all worked out in the end. .
Ideally, every single person would know exactly what they wanted to do and what school is best for their long term goal, but it’s unreasonable to think that every single high school kid can make those decisions without ever changing their mind.

 

[Letteyeti]

My 9 year old cheerleader talks about being a cheer coach as an adult. I have advised her that that is not really a career, but she could do it as a side job or hobby. It is really hard to be an owner of a gym and I have seen it especially with the lockdowns. It is also really expensive. I told her that there is nothing wrong with wanting to be a cheer coach but she could have a job related to sports that would be a great career, such as in orthopedics. She does love science and we did a whole year of science on anatomy and physiology this year. She loved it and finished a years worth of curriculum in 4 months. She is just 9 but I think it is important that she has goals and has good guidance. Your parents want to guide you which is what they should be doing. What you do with the guidance is up to you. At least you have parents who "have your back".

The Cheer Coach at my High School is basically a History Teacher who is our Faculty Sponsor for Cheer. She just grew up doing cheer and when she became a teacher she also took on that responsibility. I guess it also gets her some extra pay in her check too. I am young, but your daughter is really young and we actually both have time to think about this sort of things. It is awesome she has these goals though. It is also awesome that she has a parent that supports them. That is why I love my mom and dad so much. I know they are hard on me and pushing me, but I know it is because they love me. I may get annoyed with them from time to time, but I do know what they are saying to me is because they care. I could have parents who don't care at all and I would be even more of a mess than I am already.

 

[21stamps]

My 9 year old cheerleader talks about being a cheer coach as an adult. I have advised her that that is not really a career, but she could do it as a side job or hobby. It is really hard to be an owner of a gym and I have seen it especially with the lockdowns. It is also really expensive. I told her that there is nothing wrong with wanting to be a cheer coach but she could have a job related to sports that would be a great career, such as in orthopedics. She does love science and we did a whole year of science on anatomy and physiology this year. She loved it and finished a years worth of curriculum in 4 months. She is just 9 but I think it is important that she has goals and has good guidance. Your parents want to guide you which is what they should be doing. What you do with the guidance is up to you. At least you have parents who "have your back".

Yes!! There are some things where the adults know better than the kids.. it’s our job to show them and direct them towards better long term goals.

Btw, I wish T had some streamlined goals right now. He changes all of the time. He’s been on a big Police officer kick for a while, he’s also said architect, and for a long time it was engineer.
The only thing I know for sure is that he does not want to go in the medical field at all. He said he doesn’t want to see other people’s blood and guts.