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My billing and coding professors were all directly from the field! Plus if you want to try something you’re so welcome to do so in an environment like community college
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My billing and coding professors were all directly from the field! Plus if you want to try something you’re so welcome to do so in an environment like community college
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
It's such a great resource on so many levels, I hate that people look down on it.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
And it's making hay while the sun is shining
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
It's so classist it's ridiculous.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
More paywall content. Shads is so smart in how she's making sure they *always* have money for animal feed and vet bills.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com)
My college coursework is college coursework. Community college is as valid as any other college. Hearing it belittled and mocked is crushing me.
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And by experienced I mean you’ve survived the formatting on one or more occasions
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com)
People who are experienced screenwriters: What writing software do you use? Is there free or low cost software you might recommend?
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com)
Pls come soon I love this
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com)
Ever open a syllabus and instantly regret registering for a particular class?
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Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com)
Asked one of my English professors the question of 'do dragons fart fire?' because I know she has kiddos that might enjoy the laugh. Will report back if there is an answer!
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They’ll all know I’m there lol. My English 102 professor had to deal with me last fall in English 101. I told her I have returned, like a tenacious fungus.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
But then if I don’t indent THE WORLD ENDS. Pick a lane, my friends. That’s mostly tongue in cheek but still. What a goofy hill to die on
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
I got an answer but not specifically about that! She skirted directly answering that one. I’m getting to know this semester’s crop of professors and I’m going to drop it on a couple of them.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com)
I have already emailed two professors with annoying questions and jumped into a discussion post because I could talk about “thagomizer” legitimately. Normal, I have never known thee.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
That speaks volumes, honestly. Add it to things I must one day try!
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
That and Rolan in so much swim gear kill my every time I turn this over
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
In her defense: corn on the cob is THAT good
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
Here this is less stroke inducing
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
My guts left the country at the idea of so much ice cream but man oh man, if someone offered me a hot fudge sundae that sized from the place we used to get them when I was little... I'd do it.
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Dean’s List for the summer semester: ✅
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com)
I need to cook so I don't waste meat in the fridge (and so I have meals for the week) I have to also be ready to spend several hours on campus tomorrow finding my books, getting some stuff updated and going to class (screenwriting!) Now to find the energy to get it done.
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The "awooga" eyes are everything
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Just give me 10 minutes alone in a room with this piece of shit that's melting before our eyes. I won't even raise my hands. All I want to do is yell, at length, about what a fucking detriment to the human race he is.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
Enough maxi pads to float a ship Snacks. The good ones. Toothbrush, toothpaste, tweezers, hair ties
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com)
Someone in this world has a fancy pigeon named Ham Sandwich. That fact makes my world a little bit better
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She can be in a big fancy dress as long as she can turn the huge skirt into a hiding place she can retreat in to
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com)
Is this presidency just a bad decision speed run?
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
I want to see Doors Gone Wild come Halloween or April Fools where there's a % chance that you'll end up in the Halloween Maze or a random (not terrible) place in Tyria.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
I’ve been conspiring with your cats, meanwhile.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
She can go live in a warehouse first. Report back. Not just a cheap overnight either. Spend a month in one. Surely fellow policymakers who want this shit will join her, right? Prove what a good idea it is? Idiots.
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Anxiety calm down pls
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
... Ma'am this came out *stunning* is not good at triangles even in the room with us?
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
Sous-Chef Oxbone must be so elated to be taken seriously! Your cake is stunning.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
Cats on fainting couches will never get old
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#tavqotd What’s a flower you associate with your tav?
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I think that would finally make my family leave me lol
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
8.5 million pencils, 0 pens ahahahah
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
A room dedicated to it too!
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com)
$500,000,000 could buy me a lot of pens and Reese’s cups
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Not even the foggiest idea
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
It’s wild how they still praise him despite him proving that he hates them.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com)
Collective Shout, whoever the hell you are, how about you work on educating boys and men not to be rapists instead of trying to blame anything BUT the rapist for why rape and crimes against women and children happen? This is satanic panic nonsense but with even more harm to marginalized groups.
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I can't even blame Manchvegas for this. This is all him, whatever the hell this actually even was.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
That's a way to spend a week! That must have been pretty startling and scary for you all. Hopefully everything comes out normal and it was just a strange, out of the ordinary moment. FWIW I swing either way with IVs, usually low depending on if my anxiety is spiked. The body is wild.
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Yes!
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Retail workers never get the respect they deserve. I think everyone needs to work a few shifts of retail work in their lives. Customer facing.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
If she’d replied in a snarky manner I’d have backed her up 1000% because ew. I used to get that comment a lot and despise it.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
I worry about the teenagers and the female presenting staff because people get ridiculous with them.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
I remember walking around Lidl just staring at prices, doing the conversions on my phone and being in awe. I could have eaten well each week for less than what we pay here for far less quality.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
Oh I bet! And you all end up having to hear all about it like you have any power over these things.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
Blame the asura!
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com)
The grocery shop I just did usually cost between $60-$80. Today, it cost me $130. I bought nothing outrageous. I shopped at the most inexpensive grocery store in our area. But yeah, that decaying heap of slop we call a president is really helping prices.
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HELL YEAH CAN'T WAIT! (have fun! Say hi to Aurene for me!)
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com)
Quote post with a pic of you from another era. This was a few years ago.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com)
1st World Problems: I had some awesome pens with metallic ink that I liked. Papermate. Yeah leave them alone for a minute and they cannot be revived. Ballpoint pens. I am displeased.
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That’s incredible! What an awesome shop!
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Honestly on the gun control front it is. @iwriteok.bsky.social wrote a thread giving insight as to why yesterday. Legislation to make it happen has to be crafted in a way to make it hold water. That’s easier said than done but it CAN be done.
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Mired. I can English
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
Two things can be true at once as well, and people generally ignore this: we need more robust health care inclusive of mental health care AND we need good sense gun control. The path to both of these things is long and mooted but we desperately need to take it for the sake of those who come after
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com)
I start classes Wednesday and the most intense anxiety is punching me, a survivor of Philosophy 101 Speed Run 2025. The real fear of discovering I’m terrible at what I love is always lurking but today it’s yelling, screaming and fighting. Hopefully it’ll go back in its box soon.
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It was supposed to be a game played so differently yet what a fun conversation it turned into! It was so enjoyable! Except for when poor Ben kept drinking booze with candy in it lol
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com)
Hi, it's me, that annoying smell Ben Starr... Why is he so good at being unhinged?
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This is looking pretty amazing!
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com)
You have an extra month to get the preorder of @bg3flowerzine.bsky.social ! Lucky you! Lucky Withers and all his friends!
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com)
Cella: Dead. Orin would have killed her. Crita: Bhaal's Blessed and an Ascended Astarion? I hesitate to ever consider it. Aleida: Oathbroken, without her family and destroyed. Her worst timeline would be empty and harrowing. I don't even know if she'd defeat the Netherbrain.
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Sadly there was proof of life today. Maybe tomorrow.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com)
Percy is happily playing with his toys even if he's still on seclusion :) Only a few days left.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
They each do their best and that's what makes them so wonderful. I support Dirtram's protest.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
His friends are always there to support him
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Shelby HATES being on ships so of course I need this.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
You *have* to be a bot.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
I am sorry about the water pipe but as always love your art.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
Waisted? We're all waisted. Wasted? Completely open to interpretation.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com)
Myrkul got me good with this the first time I will not be fooled again. Be wary of him falling backwards into a golden toilet the phase that comes after that will be a doozy
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What a magnificent specimen of a feline. That face is incredible, like she’s seen everything and is above caring about little things and gives her care only to the truly worthy - like you. I’m so sorry for the loss of your clearly beloved friend. I’m glad it was peaceful, at least.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com)
Best nickname for Trump: Metamucilini.
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16! What an extraordinary life for such a beautiful dog. I’m sorry your beloved companion has crossed the bridge but glad you two had each other. We’re hoping Blossom and her siblings (I think all are still with us!) continue to enjoy more birthdays for a while to come. Thank you ❤️
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Live Free or Die, heavy on the die
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
He has a perfectly huggable, capable and lovely build. Shart will have him working shirtless before long
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com)
I think many people, especially people in power, forget you are one second away from being disabled. You are one second away from being unhoused. This is how fast your life can change entirely and in some cases permanently.
Trung Le Nguyen (@trungles.com) reposted
Being shitty about/to unhoused people is such a hardline dealbreaker. It means you’re nakedly motivated by your disgust for a group of people in your community and not at all curious about the material conditions that got them there.
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My stuffed dragons and I agree
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
Fuck that guy right in the earhole.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com)
There is no age limit on joy. There is no minimum age, there is no maximum age. Policing the joy of others is pretty telling about you. Let people be happy, for fuck's sake.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
Subtle changes would occur but none would guess. ;)
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com)
If I win the Powerball I will say nothing but there will be signs.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
The glint in his eyes is so perfect
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
Tell your body I’m sending in the clowns if it doesn’t get right by go time
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com)
Today Blossom is 13. We're in bonus rounds now and we're going to enjoy every second. She is still bright eyed, happy and as loving as she has ever been. She sleeps more and doesn't jump as much but those are her only real outward signs of aging. She is the best girl and bestest of friends.
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
Coupled with children processing things differently. The results of that day will unfold for years to come and not just for the physically injured. It’s heartbreaking how badly we’ve failed these kids and so many others
Gemma (@gemma-babbler.com) reply parent
I got incredibly angry at the news last night calling the survivors “resilient” for gathering with their classmates. Fuck that reporting. I’m not doubting the strength of these children but call it what it is: traumatized children seeking comfort and threads of now shattered normalcy.