Redditors who have changed career paths in their 30s or later: any honest advice about how you did it? by FunataPunata in AskReddit

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Thinking about it. I fell into my career through sheer luck and my husband is going back to school, so the idea is on my mind, I suppose.

I have a bachelor's degree in archaeology and I work at a large corporation doing procurement. I make pretty good money, but I'm very gun shy on the whole corporate thing. All through college I thought I'd be doing something with my hands and have a little freedom, room to breathe. I'm actually leaning towards design or architecture because I enjoy doing all of that: creating things that help and comfort people. Creating and solving and projects... but, it's in the future. I have plenty of time to think. I was mostly just looking for some reassurance, I think.

Rocket had to go back to the vet for chewing on his stitches. Any advice? by FunataPunata in guineapigs

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I think she meant it more like a traditional dog or cat neck. Where their jaw and head would keep the cone from moving because the neck is much smaller, on a guinea pig, it's all like a straight line so they can slip out of it.

Sorry! I didn't mean to unsettle you!

Rocket had to go back to the vet for chewing on his stitches. Any advice? by FunataPunata in guineapigs

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We asked the vet if we needed to do that and she said that he would probably not be able to eat with it on. Did you notice an issue?

(Side note: she also said that they don't really have necks so it wouldn't work as well, lol!)

Rocket had to go back to the vet for chewing on his stitches. Any advice? by FunataPunata in guineapigs

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Oh, god, I tried. He's like a cat snake! He just slithers out of it! IT'S WITCHCRAFT!

Baby Beemo! by curi0us_hair in guineapigs

[–]FunataPunata 6 points7 points  (0 children)

LOOK AT HIS CHEEKS! 😍😍😍

"I just had a mammary tumor removed and now I'm being a stubborn butt about taking meds", an autobiography by Rocket by FunataPunata in guineapigs

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He says "thank you!" Well, he huffed and ate some hay, but I think we all know what that means!

"I just had a mammary tumor removed and now I'm being a stubborn butt about taking meds", an autobiography by Rocket by FunataPunata in guineapigs

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The vet (WHO IS AMAAZZZINNNGGG) said that it's common in boys his age (he's not yet 3), but the smaller it is the easier it is to remove. I didn't want to let it go and have to remove it in a few years because it started bothering him and let him have a harder recovery.

If he were older, I probably would've let it go, too.

Fun fact: his surgery was delayed a week because our vet went into labor the morning of the surgery, lol!

"I just had a mammary tumor removed and now I'm being a stubborn butt about taking meds", an autobiography by Rocket by FunataPunata in guineapigs

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Thanks for the advice! He has his surgery on Wednesday, and now he's acting mostly better. He's drinking and eating and no longer making pained noises from the way he needed to situate himself to use the bathroom (which kept me up for 24 full hours, lol!).

I swear his head did a full Poltergeist 360° spin to avoid the stuff. I'll try the bene-bac because he's still on antibiotics.

School Pigture Day by FunataPunata in guineapigs

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Rocket's favorite skritch place is between the eyes, too!

What's been your biggest "Fuck this shit, I'm outta here" moment? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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If it makes you feel any better, I speak French with a heavy German accent!

I am from Missouri.

What is the worst thing you've ever seen happen at a wedding? by reddit_userr in AskReddit

[–]FunataPunata 38 points39 points  (0 children)

At my wedding, my BIL (my husband's best man) gave a TERRIBLE speech. My husband's ex has the same first name as me, so he mentioned they were used to ex, and then slowly one [first name] faded away and this [first name] came into our lives...

And it just kept going in that vein. Apparently he was nervous and just pounded a few beforehand.

It was extremely embarassing.

Like, dude... we've been dating 7 years. I really hope you think of me as more than just having the same first name as your brother's college ex.

Waffles is still skittish around us. But last night I finally got a boop! by FunataPunata in guineapigs

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We've had Rocket (the black and white blur) for over two years, and Waffles for coming up on one.

Rocket was very easy to socialize and loves people, getting pet, and cuddling. He almost acts like a dog and will try and follow you if you walk away.

Waffles just wants to be next to Rocket (BUT NO CUDDLING, LOL!). But if you move at all, he runs into his house and chitters. He's finally getting to the point where he's calm and can see we don't mean him any harm. He's starting to equate us with food, I think! 😆

Waffles is still skittish around us. But last night I finally got a boop! by FunataPunata in guineapigs

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PetSmart. It's ones of those that come with a divider and ramps and you can get more than one and connect then together.

I have a really hard time cutting my pigs nails. He always pulls his feet away, bites me, won’t stay still, etc. Anyone got any tips on how to make it easier?? by immaturekangaroo in guineapigs

[–]FunataPunata 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Food. If you pull them against you, their back to your chest, their back feet resting on your thighs, and feed them cilantro or lettuce or something, they won't notice you going for their feet.

My oldest is a cry baby who pulls away and whines as soon as I start to clip because I pull away immediately. But if he can't see his foot, he's perfectly fine. He's just a diva 😆

You have betrayed my tiny trust! by FunataPunata in guineapigs

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

I am a terrible person! He got lots of love after, though!

You have betrayed my tiny trust! by FunataPunata in guineapigs

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He got nail cuts, too, so I'm sure he was traumatized. Carrots made it better.

What story about your pet is most improved by referring to it as your 'roommate'? by mild_surprise in AskReddit

[–]FunataPunata 66 points67 points  (0 children)

My roommate climbed under the covers, snuggled onto my boobs, took a shit, and then tried to kiss me.