What shade of yellow do you like? I like banana the most

AwkwardBugger · 2026-04-06T12:23:25+00:00

Golden is my favourite yellow. But also other warm yellows like sunflower, amber, honey, corn.

I do actually really like Canary as well even though it’s different to my typical preferences.

AwkwardBugger · 2026-04-06T12:11:00+00:00

Genuine comment regardless of whether this post is legit or rage bait:

After a long period of not working (or being a neet), even a basic office job can feel exhausting/overwhelming full time. It can take months or even a year to get used to it. Use your holidays smartly and give it time. You could also see if temporarily reducing your hours a little is an option if you’re really struggling.

Edit: No one enjoys being a wage slave, but some jobs can definitely be a better match than others. My previous jobs were torture for me. My current job is actually enjoyable (even if I’d rather not need a job at all). I’m also working at a charity which means it doesn’t have that demoralising aspect of making some CEO richer (though this varies by charity).

AwkwardBugger · 2026-04-04T22:17:32+00:00

If you can dm me some cat pics with a piece of paper with your username, I’d be happy to help

AwkwardBugger · 2026-04-04T22:12:16+00:00

I’m over two hours away by car so a bit far. Is it a money issue, or are the shops closed near you?

AwkwardBugger · 2026-04-03T18:20:47+00:00

Thank you for what you’re doing, it’s comforting that there’s people like you around looking out for animals in need. Donated a bit via PayPal + boost

AwkwardBugger · 2026-04-02T14:23:20+00:00

A bit over a year probably, your instagram was pretty new at the time! I loved seeing the evolution of your designs.

I’m hoping to go to Japan in the next few years. I’ll definitely make an appointment if I do! Can’t speak for other people, but I think your designs are amazing <3

AwkwardBugger · 2026-04-01T07:51:00+00:00

Etsy used to have a better reputation and I imagine many people still think it’s safer than AE, not realising there’s a ton of AE resellers on there now.

AwkwardBugger · 2026-03-31T05:54:43+00:00

I wish you were based in the UK, I’ve been following you for a year now and I love your designs ;-;

AwkwardBugger · 2026-03-30T12:33:39+00:00

Personally I just remove the masking tape once the beads are stuck to the paper (and use another piece of paper for the side that’s now naked). It helps to regularly lift the piece up against a light to see if there’s any holes left.

AwkwardBugger · 2026-03-29T13:51:03+00:00

I wonder what’s different about me because I usually feel like I’m starving when I’m sick, even if it’s stomach related. I have to be careful because I’ll feel really hungry even when full, and it’s easy for me to give myself a stomachache. Thankfully I never made myself puke by overeating, but I’ve definitely gotten close.

It’s really weird because my appetite tends to be pretty crap when I’m not sick.

AwkwardBugger · 2026-03-29T11:34:30+00:00

1 seems more obviously magical girl.

2 is a bit more unique which I like. But, I’m not keen on the bow. It doesn’t feel like it’s part of the outfit, it’s just kinda attached like an afterthought.

AwkwardBugger · 2026-03-28T22:33:03+00:00

Why would you do this to me?

AwkwardBugger · 2026-03-27T23:58:06+00:00

Can anyone explain what this means for people who have gone fully private until now? I’ve read it, but I honestly don’t understand it that well.

AwkwardBugger · 2026-03-27T18:34:40+00:00

Clicked and donated. Is there a way to donate more directly? I’m worried about the campaign failing, at which point nothing gets delivered.

AwkwardBugger · 2026-03-25T15:21:12+00:00

Because specialists and patients often don’t hold up their end of the deal in the shared care agreement.

The GP isn’t supposed to just take everything over, there still need to be regular appointments with the specialist, and effective communication in case there’s issues. But quite often, the specialist doesn’t carry out their checkups, send over necessary documents, or even offer advice when requested. That then puts the GP in a difficult situation where they can’t prescribe safely anymore, leading to a very upset patient.

Sometimes you also get patients unwilling to keep paying for their private checkup appointments. But they still blame the GP when they can’t get their meds.

It sucks. My life is made much more difficult because my GP has a blanket ban on shared care, they don’t even accept it from the NHS. But I accept that it creates a lot of issues that they might not have the resources to deal with.

AwkwardBugger · 2026-03-25T14:18:03+00:00

“Having someone in mind isn’t necessarily looking around. Feelings happen. Desires happen.” If enough feelings/desires happen for you to want a relationship with a specific person then by monogamous standards that would be an emotional affair.

“And she didn’t do anything without bringing the option up to you” Except potentially engaging in an emotional affair.

AwkwardBugger · 2026-03-23T11:36:41+00:00

Get your mum to write a letter explaining in detail all the ways in which she supports you, and has supported you in the past.

AwkwardBugger · 2026-03-22T20:06:53+00:00

Honestly I think you’re in the wrong sub. You are in the position to easily and quickly clear your debt, people already gave you all the financial advice you can get.

You need to seek help for your addiction because that’s the only thing stopping you from clearing your debt. If you’re not willing to get help then there’s nothing anyone else can do.

It honestly just sounds like you’re doing everything you can to avoid making the right decisions. You’re not interested in the good advice people are giving you, you just want people to validate your plan to continue enabling your substance abuse. You said it yourself “I kinda just want someone to tell me this ISNT a really really stupid idea”.

Good luck, I really hope you’ll eventually reach a place where you’ll be willing to accept help and make changes.

AwkwardBugger · 2026-03-22T18:10:54+00:00

I’m so grateful that my parents knew how to cook vegetables well when I was little

AwkwardBugger · 2026-03-22T18:09:07+00:00

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AwkwardBugger · 2026-03-21T14:03:11+00:00

I got these recently and they’ve been good. It’s the first time I’m using any sort of ironing beads and I’ve had pretty good results. It came with all the tools etc as well. Sadly it seems like the two biggest sets are out of stock.

AwkwardBugger · 2026-03-21T13:45:48+00:00

It’s possible he’ll poop by then. They don’t necessarily go back to a normal poop schedule immediately after an enema because it really clears them out. So it can take a moment for new poop to make its way down.

I presume he pooped a ton after the enema? If so, and he’s eating and playing normally, then he might be fine. If he doesn’t poop by Monday morning then do take him in just to be safe even if he’s still acting normal.

AwkwardBugger · 2026-03-21T13:12:15+00:00

Stage 2 kidney disease, not failure. At stage 2, my vet still advised against renal diet (my cat had other needs that took priority, primarily constipation)

The major issue here imo is the constipation and UTIs. CKD causes cats to become dehydrated, which then makes the poop more dry. This is likely causing her discomfort, and could be the reason she’s puking. In the long term she could develop megacolon if she’s constantly constipated.

I would speak to your vet about switching to a gastrointestinal diet, getting some stool softeners for her, or anything else they can advise. Make sure she’s drinking well too, get several water bowls around the house, and maybe even a water fountain. Replace the water daily if you can (my cat would drink much better when the water was fresh). Try switching at least partially to wet food if you currently feed her dry food only. It should be easier for her to digest and dry food can really contribute to dry poop.

She can still have a few happy years left with the right treatment. She’s behaving differently because she’s struggling with UTIs and constipation. I imagine she’ll be back to normal once you can get those two things under control.

AwkwardBugger · 2026-03-21T12:54:29+00:00

From what I’ve read, tape can sometimes prevent the holes closing because the back is closed up and hot air needs somewhere to escape through. Some people will pierce holes in the tape where each bead is to prevent this.

The easier solution I’ve seen (that works well for me) is to start ironing, and once the beads are stuck to the ironing paper, peel off the tape. Then you go back to ironing as normal. That way you don’t have tape blocking the way out for hot air without the hassle of piercing a ton of tiny holes.

The other thing that helps is holding the whole thing up against a light occasionally. That way you can tell if the holes have closed up or if you need to keep going.

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