Robin DeRosaFeb 24
I’m traveling from NH to MN today to meet some of the team at my new job. I’ve already done the first carpool leg and I’m onto the bus now! Airplane to come! Expected 10 more hours of joyful journeying. Buckle up and join me for a thread of observation, consternation, and transportation! 🚗 🚍 ✈️
Show threadRobin DeRosaFeb 24
Already some Olympic-level hacking going on so I’ve masked up. I recently got somewhat laid off (better than being a little big pregnant), but I still rep my faculty union because they fought for us! Solidarity! Also swag!
Show threadRobin DeRosaFeb 24
Just got my first ominous text saying to expect delays and cancellations as Boston Logan Airport digs out from two feet of snow from a giant blizzard. If you’re all lucky, this 10 hour trip could turn into 20!!! I have attached an avalanche beacon to my carryon and I am going for it.
Show threadRobin DeRosaFeb 24
Reader, I fear I may have to use the bus lavatory. I have ridden countless buses in my day and it’s never come to this. But the alternative seems potentially worse?
Show threadRobin DeRosaFeb 24
Reader, I have returned. It was beyond what I could have imagined. A large plush lobby, snacks, and warm towels. You think the bus loo will be a tiny closet of hell, but trust me when I say it’s Narnia in there.
Show threadRobin DeRosaFeb 24

Ok I’m going to dig into my EMT course textbook podcast backlog. First chapter for today is on cardiac shock. (Yes I’m studying to be an EMT. It’s my hobby. Someone told me I needed a hobby.)

It’s Pearson textbook ($200+) and the accompanying podcast is two AI’s talking to each other, basically reading the textbook.

As you can imagine, my course instructor has had about enough of me and my “critiques.”

Show threadBonni StachowiakFeb 24
@actualham I was so curious to know if this hobby was going to continue and am glad to know that it is... Two AIs reading the textbook to each other is just... I mean I don't even know what to say to that. Also, I read this thread totally out of order, accidentally, and was so confused at first. So good to catch these glimpses of what you're up to...
Show threadRobin DeRosa
@bonni208 The AI's mispronounce like one out of every two medical terms. It seems somewhat antithetical to learning the medical terms... <3
Feb 24 at 6:32pmWeb