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OK gotcha. I was able to get it to thread finally after lots of finnagling. Next time I'll go under the sink.

You mean like extending it so it'll be easier to catch and thread later?

I need to do this everytime I need to snake my sink? Why would they design it like this?

You didn't give too much detail and may just have needed to rant (which is perfectly OK), but I think my OCD (intrusive sexual thoughts) may be similar to yours. I've been battling it for 20+ years and still am. However, I have come up with some coping skills / ways of understanding it that might be helpful to you.

Because they are too much to detail in a comment, I'll leave you an invitation to DM me if you want to talk further.

Either way, know that a lot of people struggle with similar thoughts and are scared to open up about them because they are too taboo. Also, know that while you can't control the thoughts, you can control your reaction to them and how you view them. So it can get better.

Just ordered one from amazon - thanks for the tips!

Thanks, good to know. I'll readjust my expectations for how long they'll last me.

Thanks so much for the reply! I will buy one now and try it out.

Great story - thanks for sharing. You should make a youtube video documenting it - I'll bet it'll blow up.

She wasn't being malicious, just ignorant. She should have known better. I would wait it out and see if she apologizes. She might know she messed up and it might be eating her up that she might have hurt a sensitive student.

If she doesn't apologize in a few days and you still need closure, I suggest waiting until after class and letting her know. "Ms. Bully, I want you to know that the other day when you poked fun at me for being shy - that wasn't cool. I cried when I got home. Social anxiety is a big insecurity that I'm working on and this definitely didn't help."

Don't worry, you'll have plenty of time to work on being less shy. Like many other things, socializing for introverts is a muscle and needs a little exercise (practice). Try giving small compliments to people and eventually graduate into conversations.

Oh, I thought it was attached with some type of sealant or glue.

I'll give your suggestion a try. Thanks!

How would I reattach it after?

How would I pop it off and how would I put it back? There are no screws.

Sometimes, we (you and your colleagues) think you can be nosy and even demanding. I know this isn't easy to hear, and I get that maybe you're not aware of it. If you'd like, I can quietly point out when you do it in the future

You probably brushed him off because you were caught if guard and not ready to properly respond. But I think the confrontation is a huge blessing. It's an opening. I would find him alone one day and say, "You asked me the other day if I had a problem with you. Do you really want to know?" After he says yes, tell him the truth as kindly as possible. Let him know others feel the same way as you. Before he gets defensive, let him know you're willing to help him not be so anal, etc.

There's a good chance he isn't aware of what he's specifically doing wrong and might (eventually) appreciate the candor you're offering.

If he completely blows you off and isn't welcoming your advice, you can proudly let it go knowing you tried your best to help him. Either way, you'll feel proud of yourself that you took control of the situation.

Thanks!

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So you do think it's mice? What would the steel wool do?

All my lights have this setup. This was a new construction in 2018, so I'm guessing this light should have lasted a lot longer. Why would they use this if they're so difficult to replace?

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