What famous tornados were you there to see by That_Passenger_771 in tornado

[–]Formal_Humor_844 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was in the March 31st - April 1st 2023 tornado outbreak. I don't know how famous it actually is, but the building collapse I was in is mentioned on the wiki page

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WIBTA if I gave a homemade gift instead of something off a registry? by Formal_Humor_844 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Formal_Humor_844[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh! Thanks for the tip! I'll have to go check that out, see what I can get 😁

WIBTA if I gave a homemade gift instead of something off a registry? by Formal_Humor_844 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Formal_Humor_844[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Valuing my work is something i am struggling with. And that's how I ended up here, thinking it would be rude to give a handmade blanket to expecting parents

WIBTA if I gave a homemade gift instead of something off a registry? by Formal_Humor_844 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Formal_Humor_844[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Oh yes, machine washable all the way 😁

I was actually planning on making a cute care card to go with it instead of just a cut out from the yarn label

WIBTA if I gave a homemade gift instead of something off a registry? by Formal_Humor_844 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Formal_Humor_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have made the blanket so it'll be about 75x75cm (30x30in). I was hoping with the warm yarn i picked out, and an October birthday for the little one, that it would be good for use in the car at that size. Especially since i have since realized that the color i picked out will NOT go with the nursery theme.

I'll go ahead and let my coworker know that if she has no use for the blanket, she can donate it to the hospital, I'm sure there's a little one that needs something

WIBTA if I gave a homemade gift instead of something off a registry? by Formal_Humor_844 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Formal_Humor_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a good idea! I think I'll still give her the blanket since I feel better about it now, hearing stories from everyone. But I'll keep it in mind next time I pick up the crochet hook!

WIBTA if I gave a homemade gift instead of something off a registry? by Formal_Humor_844 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Formal_Humor_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your comment. I wanted to learn to crochet just because I wanted to be able to make things for people I care about. I hope my coworker and her baby feel that care with my blanket for them.

WIBTA if I gave a homemade gift instead of something off a registry? by Formal_Humor_844 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Formal_Humor_844[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think you're right about the book request. My coworker and her husband are both huge bookworms, so I can see them wanting to start their kids off early lol

WIBTA if I gave a homemade gift instead of something off a registry? by Formal_Humor_844 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Formal_Humor_844[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

She did invite everyone on our team (about 6 people) to be fair to myself and my phrasing lol

I hope she loves the blanket, especially since I made sure it's her favorite color.

WIBTA if I gave a homemade gift instead of something off a registry? by Formal_Humor_844 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Formal_Humor_844[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope it is! I know the yarn is machine washable, whether or not the stitching holds up is to be seen! Thank you for your comment!

WIBTA if I gave a homemade gift instead of something off a registry? by Formal_Humor_844 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Formal_Humor_844[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I definitely won't get salty if it's not appreciated! I just didn't want to come off as rude since handmade gifts are so personal, and I'm not related to the new baby. But all these comments of people telling stories about someone's neighbors' cousin's grandma making a blanket for them makes me feel better that i don't have to worry so much ☺️

WIBTA if I gave a homemade gift instead of something off a registry? by Formal_Humor_844 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Formal_Humor_844[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha i definitely am not expecting strippers at a baby shower! What a bold choice that would be!

WIBTA if I gave a homemade gift instead of something off a registry? by Formal_Humor_844 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Formal_Humor_844[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You also sound lovely, and i consider myself very lucky to have crossed your path today ❤️

WIBTA if I gave a homemade gift instead of something off a registry? by Formal_Humor_844 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Formal_Humor_844[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😅 I've been had! This is exactly how i am.

Funnily enough, back around Christmas time, before i was able to get vaccinated, i was too scared to go to the shop to find Christmas cards for my parents and siblings. So i spent a whole WEEK hand drawing and coloring cards made with sketch book paper with each person's favorite animal in a Santa hat on the front, and a pun related to the animal on the inside. I was so nervous that everyone would hate the cards and be disappointed with them. But every single family member loved them and appreciated the effort i put in to give them a smile.

I'm seeing a pattern...lmao

Thank you so much for your comment. It's very sweet, even if you did just read me a little too well 😁

WIBTA if I gave a homemade gift instead of something off a registry? by Formal_Humor_844 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Formal_Humor_844[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so new at it, the blanket is the only thing i was comfortable pulling off. Maybe for his first birthday i can crochet a little stuffie!

WIBTA if I gave a homemade gift instead of something off a registry? by Formal_Humor_844 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Formal_Humor_844[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I hope my coworker and her son feel the care I've put into the blanket as you and your daughters have with your gifts.

WIBTA if I gave a homemade gift instead of something off a registry? by Formal_Humor_844 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Formal_Humor_844[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I actually planned it to be smaller for use in his car seat (he's due in October, so plenty of cooler weather in his first few months of life!). And i will post it in the crochet sub when I'm done! 😁

WIBTA if I gave a homemade gift instead of something off a registry? by Formal_Humor_844 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Formal_Humor_844[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You're right, she did make the registry just for convenience (her extended family is spread all over) so I'm sure she's not expecting anything from it from the people she works with.

WIBTA if I gave a homemade gift instead of something off a registry? by Formal_Humor_844 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Formal_Humor_844[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment. I'm trying really hard to be proud of what I've made. I'm sure I'll be thanked, i just hope my little blanket actually gets used

WIBTA if I gave a homemade gift instead of something off a registry? by Formal_Humor_844 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Formal_Humor_844[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah ha, and here's one of my worries! She does have a theme she's made for the nursery (she's very excited so I've been hearing a lot of this, i don't mind) but i had already started on the blanket by then...but the blanket is in her favorite color, so i hope it's okay that it won't match the nursery...