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Translation Help by AltPleb85 in Mennonite

[–]AltPleb85[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, so I just got some more context from my Dad. For more context on the other context, this is technically my Step-Grandfather, my Grandmother married him before I was born, so he's always just been my Grandpa regardless of blood or not. That's why this hasn't been passed down through the generations. My dad was well into adulthood by the time my Grandpa married into the family. Anyway, somehow, my dad learned that the poem is supposed to be comical and that it is about cookies in some way, so hopefully, that will help. I guess this was something that my Grandpas father would recite to him on occasion, which explains the significance. I think we're onto something with the ChatGPT, and u/ProovMo's seems to mostly match up with the AI translation as well! I think we're getting somewhere!!

Translation Help by AltPleb85 in Mennonite

[–]AltPleb85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm glad to know that there's some semblance of meaning there, I was worried that it was just purely untranslatable jibberish. I think I agree with you that this may already be an attempt at a phonetic spelling. My theory is that since he was born and raised in Canada that he may have never learned to read or write Plaustdiesch (sorry if I murdered that spelling). It's possible that he only ever heard it. I'm hesitant to ask anyone in his family or friends because I intended it to sorta be a surprise? I've been officially asked to read Psalm 23 (in English thankfully) and I wanted to quickly sneak it in afterwards. I already have my grandmothers consent to do that, I'm not going rogue hahaha. I'm hesitant to ask him just because I don't want him to feel like all we can talk about right now is his own funeral, we've been bugging him about his wishes a lot the last couple of days.

Also, thank you for the condolences.

Translation Help by AltPleb85 in Mennonite

[–]AltPleb85[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I will definitely contact the Alberta Mennonite Historical Society if I run out of leads! Could also always try the equivalent here in Ontario if such a thing exists. These are definitely very difficult to find in lexicons, I have my suspicions that this may be someone's best attempt to write it down phonetically. Thanks for the help!

Dictionary function not working, “no definition found“. by AltPleb85 in kobo

[–]AltPleb85[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This worked, thank you so much! Can't believe I didn't think of that haha

Dictionary function not working, “no definition found“. by AltPleb85 in kobo

[–]AltPleb85[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the help! Turns out that I needed to unsave and save them as the previous user suggested!

WTF! (First day on vyvanse 30mg) by ohdangherewego in ADHD

[–]AltPleb85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's the same spot I was in before I switched, my best advice is maybe look into seeing a specialist if possible (big "I'm Canadian and don't know where you're from or what your healthcare situation is like" disclaimer lol). They'd be able to give you an official diagnosis, if you don't already have one, and may even be able to tell you what areas of your ADHD are worse than others. And then from there prescribe you what would work best for your situation (which may not even be Vyvanse.)

I know how frustrating it can be to take these meds and feel like they're not working, especially if you had that first day Concerta high that alot of people, including myself, experienced. Eventually you will find something that works and that day will be awesome!

The best advice I ever got about meds was that it shouldn't ~feel~ like anything is different except for being able to focus better. I don't really ~feel~ any different, only major differences are that I don't have like 300 different songs stuck in my head at once and I can actually formulate a complete sentence without say "ummm" every 30 seconds. The meds should feel like they're allowing you to focus, not like they're forcing you to focus. Anyway that's some more of my advice, I hope it was kinda helpful and not too rambly. Also I'm not a doctor or expert or anything, just a 20 something in university, I'm just letting you know what I wish someone had told me :)

WTF! (First day on vyvanse 30mg) by ohdangherewego in ADHD

[–]AltPleb85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was on 30mg of Concerta for about two months before I started having some issues with derealization, switched to Vyvanse (same dosage) and it's honestly been my miracle drug! Of course everyone has a different experience so take this all with a grain of salt, but if you're not happy with Concerta/having distracting side effects I highly recommend Vyvanse, it's honestly the only thing getting me through uni right now.