Random Question Thread.

**Jakson** · 2012-07-08 19:42

I just worry about having to pay for college + all the other living expenses out of pocket right before some serious tuition reform goes down.

**RKenshin** · 2012-07-08 20:53

I wouldn't hold your breath on any kind of tuition reform happening anytime soon. We can barely keep the current spending bills in place as is; never-mind adding anything new to it.

Minor note: You can actually give any amounts of money to your spouse tax-free (if that's something in the near future with your girlfriend?).

**Jakson** · 2012-07-09 08:37

No plans to get hitched atm. Guess I'm gonna have to hurry up and just finish school before it all runs out. Thanks RK.

**Cream Soda** · 2012-07-10 02:49

Anyone have any sleeping tips. Between the heat and mosquitoes, been getting 4hrs tops a night, only got 2 tonight and I'm tired/exhausted as fuck. Gave blood today and shit and still can't fall back asleep.

**Rhyis.** · 2012-07-10 02:58

More exercise in the morning, less tv/comp in the evening.

**Cream Soda** · 2012-07-10 03:01

Only reason I'm on the computer is because I couldn't sleep though @.@

**Kerberoz** · 2012-07-10 04:34

http://www.amazon.com/s/?field-keywords=mosquito+net

**Cream Soda** · 2012-07-10 09:37

After the 2hrs of sleep I got, woke up and I think I have a throat/ear infection. Both hurt pretty bad when I chew or swallow, sometimes when talking and def can only wear my headphones in one ear.

Have had trouble this morning downing a McDonalds water cup and haven't been able to eat at all.

Anyone had anything like this before?

**zoobernut** · 2012-07-10 11:16

Could be an ear infection or a throat infection or both. I have had ear infections bad enough that they make my throat and mouth hurt before and I have had a throat infection bad enough it made my ears hurt too. I would suggest a doctor but I know that might be hard for you. If you can find a free clinic though the best thing would be to get it checked out before it gets worse.

**Cream Soda** · 2012-07-10 11:38

Gave blood yesterday if that counts for anything and yea you were right about the doctor thing. Someone suggested school clinic, but I go to a community college that doesn't have one

**BaneTheBrawler** · 2012-07-10 11:43

Infection seems likely, as donating blood compromises your immune system for a few days. Idk how to help w/getting it checked out. Call around, ask the local hospitals?

**zoobernut** · 2012-07-10 11:46

Originally Posted by Cream Soda

Gave blood yesterday if that counts for anything and yea you were right about the doctor thing. Someone suggested school clinic, but I go to a community college that doesn't have one

Well if you can't go to the doctor you can wait it out and just do your normal "I'm sick" take care of yourself stuff. If you get a fever or it doesn't go away in a couple days go to a hospital and they cannot refuse to treat you even if you have no insurance. Just be aware of if a fever pops up. I had tonsillitis one time and I developed a fever that would not go away and the fever kept getting worse until I was hallucinating and delirious so my wife took me to the hospital.

**Cream Soda** · 2012-07-10 11:49

First time being sick in a year, and time before that I was in high school. Fucking nature decides to wreck shit when I have PCAT next Thursday. Couldn't do shit for studying today -.-. I have a feeling that test is going to be a waste of $200 that I didn't have to begin with

**Hank** · 2012-07-10 11:56

Take Benadryl? Fixes the sleeping problem, the bug bites, and let's you sleep to recover from sickness.

**hey** · 2012-07-15 15:10

If i move from NJ to ME, how would this affect my health insurance, which i have through my dad's job? The insurance is from united health care. If it matters, i'm 20 years old, and not attending school.

**Buffy** · 2012-07-15 20:30

Originally Posted by hey

If i move from NJ to ME, how would this affect my health insurance, which i have through my dad's job? The insurance is from united health care. If it matters, i'm 20 years old, and not attending school.

Depends on this insurance. I think some policies are linked to the state, and/or provider. But in general, your insurance is good anywhere. I know when I traveled for my old job, from state to state, it was never a concern.

**Apelila** · 2012-07-16 04:16

Edit: Got an answer.

**Silenka** · 2012-07-16 07:12

Anyone here rollerblade? Thinking about getting rollerblades but have no idea which brands / specific ones are good. Any reccommendations?

**Souj** · 2012-07-17 18:48

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Sunburns suck ass. I been using White Vinegar for pain and Aloe Gel to moisturize/heal. Anything else I should be doing? Day #3 and I can still barely stand for 5 minutes at a time. Ankle is crazy swollen but pain seems to be coming from muscle damage? idk.

**BaneTheBrawler** · 2012-07-17 21:17

While your muscles may indeed be sore, my experience (and it is voluminous- I'm super-pale) has been that it's the flexing of the skin that causes the pain. That's why joint burns are awful. Especially ankles, because socks are murder.

Don't wear socks, keep up the aloe, stay off it as much as you can. If it gets unbearable, you can try icing it, but it's only going to feel worse once the cold wear off. Otherwise... you're fucked for a few days. I always have some sunscreen in my backpack (Which I take with me almost everywhere) just in case. I also never wear shorts (Except while swimming, when I can take extra precaution) because of exactly that burn.

Edit: Oh, and for the love of god, do NOT go back into the sun.

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