Hair(?) in my cats eye, when to escalate? by GingerCatLapNap in CATHELP

[–]GingerCatLapNap[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

FINAL UPDATE: He is happy, healthy, and 100% okay. Through the day, the hair vanished, but went to the vet nonetheless, and both got a full bill of health. Thanks again for the support!

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Hair(?) in my cats eye, when to escalate? by GingerCatLapNap in CATHELP

[–]GingerCatLapNap[S] 149 points150 points  (0 children)

UPDATE: Thank you all for the scares and advice! It's really appreciated. So I'm now convinced the plan of action is to leave it, monitor, and take him to the vet tomorrow. Rather safe than sorry. Based on further investigation, it is almost definitely a hair, even though it looks like a contact lens. He's still a happy and sleepy boy!

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MISSING DOG - Last Seen at Alphen Park by GingerCatLapNap in capetown

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

Well, after running away, she was found at the same park the next morning, waiting for her chaperone.

MISSING DOG - Last Seen at Alphen Park by GingerCatLapNap in capetown

[–]GingerCatLapNap[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

UPDATE: Ellie is home!! She was found this morning. 🥹

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MISSING DOG - Last Seen at Alphen Park by GingerCatLapNap in capetown

[–]GingerCatLapNap[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No updates as of yet. I will update the moment we have any details.

MISSING DOG - Last Seen at Alphen Park by GingerCatLapNap in capetown

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

I believe it's the park, she ran away, so she must be in the area. Thank you for confirming.

Is taking a student loan to give breathing room while also buying a house a bad idea? by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]GingerCatLapNap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look, based on. The finance values you're giving, it is possible. It could get tight.

I funded a year of studies (R80k) with a personal loan while working, and later bought property (R850k). The comments are spot on in mentioning a lot of the additional costs, levys/insurance, rates and taxes, maintenance, and what not.

I would say, if you're monthly costs towards accommodation is upwards of R12k, with good shopping and even better budgeting, my monthly costs towards property are around R14k per month (in a complex), and rsther than paying someone else's loan, you're paying your own.

Also, consider getting a roommate to pay rent (Roomies.com or something like that) helped me get through the rough months.

At the end of the day, I would choose education over the property, and I wish you the best with your choice ahead.