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I’ve been on Ozempic for a year and a half, and have lost 30 lbs and my type 2 diabetes is perfectly under control. Up till now, food noise was gone. Thank goodness for that!

I currently take .5 mgs, and I thought I could stay at that low dose for the long term.

But over the past month, the food noise has started sneaking in.

Additionally I now have to make a conscious effort to keep my portions small, where a few months ago I instinctively desired small portions.

Bottom line, it now takes a daily effort to control my healthy eating, where it used to be blessedly effortless.

Have you experienced this? Should I tell my doc I want to increase my dose?

How did it go? Thinking of making a pilgrimage from the Bay Area.

My 20-year-old son has to go in for regular blood tests and sometimes they assign an inexperienced or unskilled phlebotomist.

The last time he went, they poked him 3 or 4 times to find a vein. (I asked him if he was well hydrated and he says he was) It’s heartbreaking for me to learn this.

If I was there with him, I’d go full Karen, but he goes by himself. Is there a kind yet effective way for him to ensure he gets poked by someone highly skilled?

Note, this lab doesn’t offer a vein-finder.

Title: Summer Jobs in Marin for College Students — 2026 Roundup
Check out these local jobs for College Students. Most of these don’t require previous experience, and a lot of them pay $18–$25+/hr.

Outdoor / Camp Jobs
- Camp counselors — Camp Galileo (Kentfield), Giants Youth Camps (Mill Valley), and most Marin city rec departments (San Rafael, Mill Valley, Novato, Larkspur) hire counselors May–August. Usually $18–$22/hr.

- NatureBridge in Sausalito — outdoor educators and camp staff, great for environmental studies majors.
- Shaffer’s High Sierra Camp (Novato-based, runs camps elsewhere) — counselors, photographers, specialists.
- Lifeguards / swim instructors — Marin Country Club, Rolling Hills Club, Mt. Tam Racquet Club, and the city pools in San Rafael and Novato. Red Cross cert required but easy to get through College of Marin.

County & Government
- County of Marin “Marinterns” program,paid internships across county departments, plus competitive Summer 2026 internships through the Office of the County Executive and Board of Supervisors. Great for poli sci, public policy, and pre-law students.
-City rec departments (San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, Tiburon, Larkspur) recreation aides, day camp staff, park crew.

Hospitality & Food Service
-Restaurants and cafés in Sausalito, Tiburon, and downtown Mill Valley staff up heavily for tourist season: host, server, barista, prep cook.
- Cavallo Point, Acqua Hotel, Marin Suites, and the Inn Above Tide hire seasonal front desk and F&B.
- Wineries and tasting rooms — check Point Reyes, West Marin, and Nicasio area spots (must be 21).
Retail & Tourism
- Bike rental shops in Sausalito (Mike’s Bikes, Sausalito Bike Rentals) — tourist-heavy, tips on top of hourly.
- Boat rentals / kayak guides at Schoonmaker Beach and Tomales Bay.
- Muir Woods / GGNRA — National Park Service seasonal positions (apply via USAJobs).
Environmental / Nonprofit
- Environmental Action Committee of West Marin (EAC) — paid Coastal Advocate internship (32 hrs/week × 9 weeks), great for environmental science majors.
- Marin Audubon, Marin Conservation League, and the Marine Mammal Center (Sausalito) — mix of paid and stipend roles.
Tutoring / Childcare
- Steady demand for SAT/ACT tutors, swim instructors, and summer nannies in Tiburon, Ross, Kentfield, Mill Valley. Care dot com, and local Facebook groups are the easiest way in. $25–$40/hr is normal here.

Where to actually find these listings
- Indeed and ZipRecruiter (filter by Marin County)
- College of Marin Student Services job board
- County of Marin HR site (hr.marincounty.gov)
- Local Facebook groups: “Marin Mamas” for nanny/tutor gigs, “Marin County Jobs”
- Walk in. Seriously. Sausalito, Mill Valley, and Tiburon restaurants and shops still hire off the street.

I am talking about a waffle with the bacon baked in. Not a waffle with a side of bacon. Can you help me find a restaurant?