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donniedarkhair t1_j28s045 wrote

Both of my parents have cancer so my doctor has been running labs to make sure that I am not at risk as well.

Did you know that you can have a good diet, exercise, healthyish lifestyle in general and still just have really bad genes? My heart sank when I read all of the deficiencies/disorders they have apparently diagnosed me with. Not a great way to end the year.

Hope you're all having a better day than I am.

Also - starting off the new year with change in your pocket. Never start a new year on empty.

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stickynohte t1_j293oxn wrote

Where are you getting your labs done? My dad passed of a VERY rare cancer (primary peritoneal) and my mom was just diagnosed with cancer but we’re waiting to see how bad when they get the results back. I’ve tested negative for BRCA genes but I’d love to get more info!

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donniedarkhair t1_j294kes wrote

The first set was from Primary Health Group and the second was from Virginia Women's Center. VWC ran the ultra-sensitive labs through LabCorp. Hope you test negative for all the bad things!

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jeb_hoge t1_j29694z wrote

Yep. Knew that. I've got a family member who's lived a life full of healthy eating and daily exercise, etc., and still has a form of colitis that's basically made it uncomfortable to travel and enjoy food.

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ChuckBS t1_j29lj2d wrote

Yup, I was diagnosed with cancer at 30 for no reason but “sometimes it just happens” I’m sorry your folks are going through that. I hope your labs turn out well.

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donniedarkhair t1_j29mo4h wrote

Thank you. I'm so sorry that you have cancer so young. I hope you go into full remission here in 2023.

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ChuckBS t1_j29p9mf wrote

Thanks, I’m 36 now, and in remission as of this year.

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g00gam t1_j28v8lk wrote

Still want to attend the cone parade dressed as a comb and pretend I just misheard the name.

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tennisprofosho t1_j2a1f0g wrote

I have two days to build my costume... but it's so easy not to do it... but i waaaant to!

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RejoiceRejoice t1_j2bncfv wrote

I'll do this with you!!! Sounds freakin' hilarious and I want IN. I have time tomorrow to build with you and grab whatever needed.

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cdombroski t1_j28q3e8 wrote

According to my coworker, this would be New Year's Adam

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jonomm t1_j28voxa wrote

I'm going to spend New Years in my new condo with a cat that I took in.

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coconut_sorbet t1_j28wss0 wrote

Yay new kitty!

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jonomm t1_j28xkkv wrote

He's semi feral and would follow me when I would go walking and wants me to pet him. I couldn't bear to leave him behind when I moved, so I took him with me. I'm getting him acclimated to my new place.

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RileyDL t1_j28ljxy wrote

Our family tradition is pretty simple. My 12 yo spends the night with my ILs, has every year since he was an infant (except last year, when I had covid and we didn't want to risk spreading it). This is the first year without my FIL, who passed about 2 months ago now, so it was extra important to MIL that they uphold the tradition. Husband and I will stay at home, watch the ball drop on YouTube, and be in bed by 12:05. Welcome to your 40s, I guess.

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MoreChipsandSalsa t1_j28ji6k wrote

I have a lot of women’s clothes to donate - any recommendations on the best place to take it? Some fast fashion, but mostly brands like Loft/Express and quite a few dresses, professional, and business casual pieces.

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BlueXTC t1_j28ke8n wrote

You might check with a women's shelter for assistance with interview clothes?

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OddWelcome2502 t1_j28o8z0 wrote

I would suggest the clothes rack. They resell (at great prices) and the Junior League supports a lot of good causes.

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GrayRVA t1_j28jy23 wrote

Road trip to Roanoke and looking for a ~1 hour podcast episode. No politics. Lay it on me.

Edit: THANK YOU! The family carpool is blown away by the options. Especially the Tom Hanks of Trees.

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ManBMitt t1_j28oyvk wrote

Completely Arbortrary - a podcast about trees! Each episode they do a deep dive into one specific tree species, as well as one other tree-themed topic that is related to that episode’s tree. It’s great!

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coconut_sorbet t1_j28wd9h wrote

runs off to subscribe

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ManBMitt t1_j28x89c wrote

Hope you like it! I’ve become obsessed with trees since moving to RVA a couple years ago, and listening to the podcast has been super fun.

Word of warning though: the hosts are located in Portland, OR, and therefore have a bit of a west coast bias. For example, they admit that they generally like conifers more than hardwood trees - which is pretty clearly a wrong opinion if you ask me. They also get some facts wrong every once in a while when it comes to some of our local trees. But they’re generally very interesting and entertaining!

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Grizlatron t1_j28yzwy wrote

I too have strong opinions about slightly irrational things and I respect your bias towards hardwoods.

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coconut_sorbet t1_j294e5l wrote

> I’ve become obsessed with trees since moving to RVA a couple years ago

Wait, are you me? I stumbled across a chestnut tree soon after moving here and it absolutely lit up something in my brain!

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ManBMitt t1_j2a34dx wrote

Do yourself a favor and purchase a copy of the Sibley Guide to Trees.

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ImmobilizedbyCheese t1_j28lfx6 wrote

I love No Such Thing as a Fish. Funny British people going on deep dives into random facts. You can pick it up at any episode.

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tennisprofosho t1_j2a1ltv wrote

My wife and I loved this for years. Still do, but baby makes things harder on long car rides. What a great show... I laugh so hard every time and learn so much.

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eziam t1_j28q6xq wrote

I love 90 song that explains the 90s. Only podcast I listen to

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StarHeroPixels t1_j28p07n wrote

This American Life’s most recent episode (“Baby’s First Christmas”) was politics free, and the second story had me laughing out loud.

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orthopteran t1_j28lhdr wrote

This Is Actually Happening episode 227: what if you faced a terrifying beast? True survivor story of a bear attack, sad story but man it was all I could think about for a few days after I listened.

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PhoenixAshies t1_j28qu40 wrote

Black Box Down. It discusses plane crashes and why they happened. If you're weird like me and into that kind of thing!

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Weak-Calendar5497 t1_j28py99 wrote

Start The Foolkiller from The Constant.

Or gimlet media, Myster Show ep 3 The Belt Buckle

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Sunf1re96 t1_j28kfxu wrote

If you can handle true crime about murder, Sinisterhood

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legacybn t1_j29amby wrote

Shutdown Fullcast - any of the disaster episodes.

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GrayRVA t1_j28jlgz wrote

Gray Rock Quiz

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ImmobilizedbyCheese t1_j28qfka wrote

Worst score ever and now I'm inundated with posts about some guy that everyone else seems to know about on every subreddit. How am I so out of the loop???

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coconut_sorbet t1_j28wql8 wrote

No one knew him a week ago, don't fret. And no one will remember him a week from now.

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TheCheeseDevil t1_j28rzgt wrote

Wow, best score ever. Would have been perfect if I hadn't mixed up my obstructionist democrats

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PercyDovetonsils t1_j28w2mu wrote

9/12, 407. I shouldn’t have been so quick on the draw about the Elizabeth Holmes question.

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dyzank t1_j28warh wrote

Couch tour, fire and beers, smoking meats.

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ChuckBS t1_j29l793 wrote

Currently sitting at n Kaikoura, New Zealand. It’s New Year’s Eve here. We’re going on a fishing charter this morning, then taking our camper van to the mountains to soak in some hot springs this evening. Hope you all have a good new years!

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Mmeeggggss t1_j28rs2z wrote

No traditions, usually in bed long before midnight like it is any other day.

As a kid, my parents would cook a specific meal and we would put photos from that year into albums.

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Sandblaster1988 t1_j291106 wrote

Work has put me in view of a lot of holiday decorations. Seeing some of them start to come down is bittersweet. I have some good memories and some bad memories of the holiday season but I always enjoyed seeing everyone’s festive spirit even if I couldn’t fully feel what they did.

I’ll miss them but of course would we really appreciate it if we saw it all year round?

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Horror-Fisherman-575 t1_j28phnu wrote

The only one I really have is eating peas and collards on NYD. I like those foods anyway, so it’s no big deal.

Going to The Roosevelt tonight! Got my heart set on a good time.

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momthom427 t1_j28udqp wrote

Well, I’m not sick, so that’s a big win. I may meet up with a friend tomorrow night. Or I may stay home and be in bed at 10. Time will tell.

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stickynohte t1_j294avk wrote

My family typically upholds the pork and sauerkraut tradition for new years (honestly we’re grasping at straws with German heritage as I’m mostly Irish).

Figuring out new years plans - I think I’d prefer something low key as I’m not feeling festive this year.

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what-the-what24 t1_j294csj wrote

Our annual tradition usually consists of my husband and me falling asleep before midnight, and our daughter taking over my social media accounts poking fun at us being asleep and her being bored. This year she’s thrilled to have plans, so husband and I are drawing straws to see who stays awake past midnight to drive her home.

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TheCheeseDevil t1_j28s2lj wrote

No real traditions except we plan some nice meals and do a lot of cooking. Leaving this morning for OBX, maybe we'll make it to midnight in the beach house, maybe not.

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alexfromjupiter t1_j28syw4 wrote

i’m home sick again for the second day in a row 😭

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upearlyRVA t1_j29p7zh wrote

Grapes. We each eat 12 grapes at midnight for good luck.

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yourMomsIndy t1_j2abb8s wrote

I had to do a quadruple take on this post...it's NYE...I'm screwed!

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FalseSystem6055 t1_j2apg57 wrote

My plan is to drive back to RVA Sunday while playing the Mummers parade! IYKYK

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EmptyEmber t1_j2dhyil wrote

I was thinking about going to the cone parade! I wonder if it's busy

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Herculicia OP t1_j2dot7y wrote

Pre COVID there were probably 50 or so? Last year maybe 25. Hoping this year is bigger than ever.

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