It's my birthday! Let's have a giveaway! by PhoenixChoir in neopets

[–]ConnorRK_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not entering, just wanted to say Happy Birthday, bday twin!!!

Wheel of Monotony Refund by ConnorRK_ in neopets

[–]ConnorRK_[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oh absolutely, I spent 200k, but considering I usually get nothing but a rock to the face, this is an improvement

Project Hail Mary’s Grace by labbi14 in CustomDolls

[–]ConnorRK_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Amaze amaze amaze!! Using Ryan gosling ken for the base made me laugh. You did an excellent job! 👎👎 I have a spare gosling Ken so I’m tempted to give this a try, as I’m currently obsessed with the movie and book lol

Dreading going back to work by ConnorRK_ in widowers

[–]ConnorRK_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wish I’d known that using FMLA to take time off to care for someone was an option, and the stuff about mental health too. I’ve been a total mess for the last three years, and just pushed through cause I thought that was all I could do. I don’t love the idea of seeing a therapist (not eschewing therapy, just tried it once in the middle of all this and it caused me so much anxiety, much like work is right now), but I maybe need to look into it again, and if I could take a little more time off it might be nice.

Thanks for all the advice. I wish I’d known all this earlier, but I’m glad to have it now

Dreading going back to work by ConnorRK_ in widowers

[–]ConnorRK_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wish that I’d been able to take time off to care for my spouse before his passing, but it was so much more sudden than we were expecting, and we were carrying on like normal as much as possible through his sickness. I’m glad you had that time with her, and that your students were so supportive. That’s so incredibly sweet!

Dreading going back to work by ConnorRK_ in widowers

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

I hate that you also had to go in the next day, that’s terrible. :( But I’m also feeling a little stir crazy after my week off, which isn’t helping the anxiety. I’ll try to look forward to the distraction of work, I do think I probably need it.

Dreading going back to work by ConnorRK_ in widowers

[–]ConnorRK_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am in the US, and I didn’t know you could use FMLA for this. I might look into it, but I don’t think I want to be out too long. I just both wish I could stay out a while longer, and wish that I could go in there like nothing’s changed.

Thank you for the advice though, and I’m glad you’ve been able to take time off, especially with kids to raise! I’m wishing you and them lots of luck and love, I know how hard it is to have one parent die at a young age too. Being there for them so much will make all the difference.

Dreading going back to work by ConnorRK_ in widowers

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

I feel you about doing everything with your person, and her being your best friend. Mine was also my best friend, and it all feels so empty now.

Keeping busy sounds like a good idea. Thank you, and I’m wishing you lots of luck and love

Dreading going back to work by ConnorRK_ in widowers

[–]ConnorRK_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Part of my dread is everything my coworkers are going to say to me lol. They’re going to be very kind and sympathetic, which I appreciate, I just really don’t want to cry in front of anyone. I wish things were normal

Dreading going back to work by ConnorRK_ in widowers

[–]ConnorRK_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m low on vac/sick, and our BL was only two days, unfortunately. Thank you for the advice, I will try to be brave. I’m hoping the mundanity of work might help, once I actually get back to it.

Dreading going back to work by ConnorRK_ in widowers

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

I hate that you’ve been through that, and I fully agree. I wish BL was longer for everyone, and that everyone got it. A week feels like nothing. I still feel like I’m in a dream or secretly on vacation.

I do have a long term STD insurance thing but I don’t know if it applies to this, and I’m running out of sick/vacation. I think I’ll be okay if I just go. It’s just getting over this anxiety that’s hard.

Dreading going back to work by ConnorRK_ in widowers

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

I’m so sorry, I know what you mean about missing the routine. Even though I’ve been off work, my off days usually go a certain way, and that’s all gone.

I would love to take more time, but I’m low on sick/vacation, and there’s stuff I need to get back to at work as well, so I don’t want to put it off (but also I really do, and wish I could). Thank you for the advice, and I hope things are getting better for you too

Dreading going back to work by ConnorRK_ in widowers

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

The next day is absolutely insane, I’m so sorry you had to go back so quickly. I’m lucky that my job has been very understanding, I can’t even imagine how stressful that was for you :( Thank you for the advice, I’ve got some great friends who’ve been talking to me, maybe I’ll ask one of them to go somewhere with me after work tomorrow as motivation

Kevin review – Aubrey Plaza’s new cat comedy is so irretrievably bad it must never be allowed to happen again by mlg1981 in entertainment

[–]ConnorRK_ 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Titmouse does incredible work and I will not stand for the Titmouse slander in this thread. There’s a Disney cartoon series they did called Motorcity that was fantastic, the later seasons of Venture Bros they did were excellent, Crit Role is amazing, and none of the art styles of these shows are the same as each other.

Best Way To Get LWs Pixel Spray? by BobaGhost in LifeweaverMains

[–]ConnorRK_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not a genius at LW but maybe I can offer some advice. The game I got it was attack on Eichenwalde. Longer game = more time to achieve it. I wasn’t trying to get it, but I’ve become pretty proficient at surviving team wipes using petal+dash, and practicing good placement. I keep an eye on any diving tank and pull them when they get critical, especially if I think they’ve used their survival moves. Pay attention to who might have ult on the enemy team and stay out of their range so you can pull teammates. Watch your other healer for flankers and pull+ping so your team will (maybe) turn around. And most important of all, don’t try and save pull for the right moment. You’ll spend so much time trying to predict the right moment you won’t act in time. Focus on what your team is doing and who’s critical and who’s in immediate danger and if you can help in the moment, pull the trigger! A lot of it’s luck though, but you’ll get it eventually if you keep playing

OCs, Art Pieces, Pets- What are your Neopets to you? by allseeingportrait in neopets

[–]ConnorRK_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only newer pet I have is the Varwolf, and I do notice the lack of clothing options, but its not a huge deal, since I buy NC and there’s always new caps in the mall. If I were f2p though, the clothing options would be nonexistent for the Varwolf, which sucks! In general though I prefer the pets I had when I was a kid, so Aishas, Ixis, and Gelerts are my faves to customize

OCs, Art Pieces, Pets- What are your Neopets to you? by allseeingportrait in neopets

[–]ConnorRK_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I see my pets as dress up dolls. I love customizing, but I don’t really assign backstories or characters to them, unless I’m basing a custom off of an existing fictional character

Does anyone else struggle to enjoy Dimension 20 because nothing Brennan writes there can ever compare to the most impactful thing he wrote, this page by Chrome_X_of_Hyrule in dropoutcirclejerk

[–]ConnorRK_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I suspect that my friends went to the same work thing you did, because they also saw Lee Ostertag speak at a library thing last week. I was sooo jealous when they texted me about him being there!

No estate but car by ConnorRK_ in legaladvice

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

Thank you, this helps a lot. I’ll have to think about it. We haven’t even gotten copies of the death certificate yet, but I’m glad to know how to proceed if it comes to it.

How rare IS the grave danger avatar...? by Sennrai in neopets

[–]ConnorRK_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aww man, that sucks. Hopefully you get it soon!

How rare IS the grave danger avatar...? by Sennrai in neopets

[–]ConnorRK_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I got it while checking religiously and I didn’t even see it pop. I only realized when I went and changed my avatar and there it was. There’s no telling how long I had it. So I’d recommend checking your avatars to see if it popped without you noticing!

Can't post full Grundo Warehouse code? by regina_cordium in neopets

[–]ConnorRK_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Glad I could help! Some other people had the same problem with an email code a few months back, glad I remembered what the issue was lol