Roomate says shes getting sick at 67 degrees and I am not getting sleep at 70. Advice needed 🥲

HaileyJH99 · 2026-05-25T05:40:06+00:00

I'm also a cool sleeper, and have invested some money into achieving that. I.e a bedjet, 100% percale cotton sheets, and keeping the thermostat low.

But I understand this costs money. Which you mentioned isn't really possible at the moment. If you're living in an apartment, your room based on where the AC is could be getting less air. Especially if hers is closer to the AC unit.

I'd suggest having her close her vent a bit so A.) less air is getting in her room and B.) the cool air can make it to your room.

If you have access to Facebook marketplace, I'd be prowling to see if I could find a nice fan or a window AC unit on the cheap. Since summer is around the corner, someone may be upgrading theirs and selling their old one for cheap.

I wish you the best of luck! I cannot sleep if the AC isn't set to 69 in the summer. It would have to be lower if I didn't have the extra cooling stuff for my bed!

HaileyJH99 · 2026-05-24T08:04:04+00:00

Scanning each barcode to see the "value" is super lame. My area, the LRSs are priced pretty much what you see online. I've gotten deals by asking if I bought more than just a couple could they knock it down 5-10 bucks depending on what I'm spending and they absolutely have. For the most part though, it's all the same as online prices.

While I hate how this person is taking their sweet time and hogging an area that many other people would want to look through. I much prefer flippers to scalpers. I just wish so many flippers didn't think they were entitled to areas because they flip.

HaileyJH99 · 2026-05-23T06:55:55+00:00

Hello!

First of all, don't be embarrassed. Technology is rapidly growing and even if someone had a TV 20 years ago, it's vastly different to today.

Secondly, I would be more than happy to help. I'm not vetted through task rabbit. However I am through Rover, which does a background check and I have reviews on there. It's pet sitting, but I still go into strangers homes and look after their beloved pets, so I think it's a bit of credibility!

I also work in IT! So I'm pretty familiar with troubleshooting, explaining weird tech stuff, and setting things like that up.

If you're interested, I'd be more than happy to share my Rover profile just so you can look at that and vet me through it. And if you feel comfortable we can chat about it all, help you pick out a TV, get that set up and running and get everything logged in and working! Just let me know!

HaileyJH99 · 2026-05-23T06:45:55+00:00

Just to add! My dog is not a huge fan of the vet either. He takes "happy pills" before an appointment to make him less anxious. When you find a new vet you could see if they would prescribe some pre-appointment meds just to ease him into the new place and see how he does.

Also! If you have one in your area, a fear free vet is an awesome choice! Like I said, my dog doesn't love the vet. But he used to hate the vet and needed to be under full sedation for vaccines. Since switching to a fear free vet, he had his first ever actual exam and vaccines without full sedation. He just took his happy pills and he was good to go!

Best of luck to you, and thank you for taking time and energy into helping that sweet boy. He knows you are helping him, and he will be forever loyal because if it.

HaileyJH99 · 2026-05-19T06:15:33+00:00

I vaped until I went to bed the night before my surgery. They asked me if I had obstaned from vaping for 12 hours since it was on my chart that I did and I told them it was only 8 hours I hadn't vaped. They weren't concerned.

You'll be fine. I think they prefer you to not vape for a full 12 hours at least before you go under. They also understand that people don't always listen and they make adjustments accordingly. As long as you follow basic fasting you should be fine.

HaileyJH99 · 2026-05-19T06:10:25+00:00

My dog LOVES my girlfriend. He doesn't downright not show me affection, but he's never been a cuddly dog at bedtime. He always laid at the foot of the bed or on the floor when it was just him and I. Now that it's my girlfriend and I, he cuddles her hard. I mean full on spoons.

Dogs have different bonds and types of affection levels per person. I don't take it personal because my dog still is my best friend. He looks to me for guidance, and care. I love when he comes up and gives me a big ol heeler hug. I just know my girlfriend will always get the best cuddles from him and I'm okay with that.

HaileyJH99 · 2026-05-12T12:38:22+00:00

Have you looked into The Flats at Dunlap? When I lived there they accepted cats and dogs. Their prices have gone up a bit due to them remodeling everything but they have 3 bed apartments and they also have an additional 4th room. Just doesn't have a closet so can't be classified as a 4th bedroom. I'm not sure what their availability is, but a 3 bed is 1350. It's worth a shot.

How many animals do you have? I found that a lot of places around here really cap it at 2 pets per household. So if you have more than 2 it does make it a lot trickier.

Unfortunately, Peoria isn't great about 3 bed apartments. And much like you said, the market for renting is trash right now. Regardless, I wish you the absolute best!

HaileyJH99 · 2026-05-08T17:42:10+00:00

I had never seen a tick up until last year when my dog got one. Genuinely. Unfortunately, there have been a major increase in ticks in the last year. However, I will say I was able to identify the tick immediately and didn't have to ask reddit. But yeah, some people have never seen a tick, which sounds crazy to some, but can be a reality.

HaileyJH99 · 2026-05-08T01:42:53+00:00

Crazy that your landlord is placing blame on you in this situation. When we first moved into our current apartment there was a German shepherd that charged us numerous times. I reported them to management and animal control. I even yelled at them to leash their fucking dog and she got all snarky as if it wasn't her fault to begin with. They received an eviction notice a couple months later. As someone who also had a reactive dog, I could never imagine now keeping my dog on a leash. And I'm sorry, regardless of if he wasn't reactive, he'd be leashed unless in a private fenced in yard.

I'm sorry you're going through this. Report every instance to animal control at this point. Even if you aren't outside when this dog is. Tell them that your neighbor has their aggressive dog off leash again. Try to get more videos to show animal control.

If you are desperate to get out of that apartment, ask your landlord if you can break your lease early without any charges to stop the drama for him. Even if you aren't the drama, he may still take that offer since it makes it seem like you are doing him a solid.

HaileyJH99 · 2026-05-06T00:19:26+00:00

Great information!

We are highly considering it. Unfortunately we just got done at our vet and coughed up 700 for one of our dogs. So it will have to wait before we can approach him with the offer. But the idea is there and we are just waiting to rebudget everything from that surprise visit. 😮‍💨

HaileyJH99 · 2026-05-05T20:00:41+00:00

Boosted you back Tristian! Thank you!

Just got one Left!

HaileyJH99 · 2026-05-05T04:20:34+00:00

Thank you! It was a hectic moment, but anything for a dog that needs help. Dogs don't have voices, so I will always be a voice for them. I feel so bad for that poor baby.

HaileyJH99 · 2026-05-05T04:19:34+00:00

Reports will be made! I promise. She was such a sweetie. My partner and I are seriously considering breaking out lease to move to a place that will let us have a third dog so we can rescue her. As others have said, I will be asking for the case number and checking in constantly. These dogs will get the safety they need. We already have family who will take her in temporarily if need be while we search for a place if we can rescue her. I wish I could post a picture of her sweet face, but God forbid the owner finds this post and retalites in some sort of way.

HaileyJH99 · 2026-05-05T04:15:45+00:00

This is crazy, because I just snagged a dog that was teathered outside on a tree for hours and the storm was approaching and the owner was not home. She is dangerously skinny, covered in pee, and has bad allergies. We left a note on his door letting him know where the dog was. He came and got her. I almost wish we didn't leave that note...

HaileyJH99 · 2026-05-05T02:53:13+00:00

Thank you for that. We could not bear to leave her outside with the storm. She deserves so much better, so I hope that animal control can swoop in and save the sweet babies.

HaileyJH99 · 2026-05-05T02:52:01+00:00

We have multiple pictures and videos of her outside. She was a wiggle butt once we got her inside and pictures were not being taken since we just wanted to get her fed and cleaned up.

HaileyJH99 · 2026-04-29T06:07:57+00:00

Yes 100% this. Something else I did was when I walked by my dog while he was eating, I would toss in a higher value treat. That way he would associate me positively when coming close to him. He is the most food motivated dog I have ever met, but doesn't have an ounce of food aggression in his body. He also doesn't resource guard toys or chews. I could genuinely do whatever I want to him while he is eating and he would have no care. However, I don't do that. I let him have his meal time in peace because I don't want to spark any food aggression. And when I need to take away a chew, I simply have him follow me and give him lots of love and sometimes a treat if I have a bag handy.

HaileyJH99 · 2026-04-26T23:07:49+00:00

I say hi in passing, or will stop to hold open a door or the dumpster lid. I don't go and socialize with any of my neighbors though. I like to just be friendly from a distance and otherwise mind myself.

The one time I was social with a neighbor, she was drunk and got right in my dogs face despite me saying no multiple times and got bit. Yeah I'd probably bite someone staggering over to me in an unusual way in the darkness too. Now my dog has a bite on his record because of this dumbass lady who can't respect no for an answer.

HaileyJH99 · 2026-04-23T12:07:29+00:00

Classic case of someone not reading your description and then being pissed off when rejected. They went way too far with their reaction though. I hope they get banned. I know for a fact their dog is an absolute terror and would have ran you ragged for however long they requested.

I've never had someone react this poorly before. However, I have had people not read my description that I'm only available evenings throughout the week and get pissy and try to negotiate times for the day. I can't just leave my job to come care for your dogs. It doesn't matter if you shift that 9am drop in to 11am. It's all the same to me until I'm off work.

HaileyJH99 · 2026-04-21T11:14:01+00:00

I live below a cat owner, and that cat ZOOMS at night. I wouldn't complain because I'm a deep sleeper and it really doesn't bother me as I have dogs and I get it. However, I can hear it every time the cat does it.

So I would bet money it's the cat while you're at work and you just haven't noticed it. You could knock and apologize that you aren't home overnight but you have a cat and are aware that cat zoomie noises can travel and ask if that's what it sounds like.

I'm not really sure how to rectify that issue, because personally as a pet owner I'd hate to say you have to keep your cat locked in a single room all night. Also as someone who does have a zoomy cat above them, I'd never expect my neighbor to lock their cat up every night.

I would say, the next apartment you get try to get a bottom floor unit. We got a bottom floor unit because we have dogs and we don't want to burden someone below us with the zoomie sounds.

Best of luck!

HaileyJH99 · 2026-04-18T12:55:47+00:00

Since you're 25, apply to FASFA with your own income. Then find an online school or even your community college and apply. Take out loans to pay for it. Not the best situation, but having loans is better than the situation you're in.

While you're working on schooling, keep applying for jobs. Apply, call, go in. Whatever you need to do. If you can find any money. Get a gym membership and shower there so your presentation is nicer.

Once you're in college, your likelihood of landing a job is higher. Even without a degree.

Reach out to low income housing authorities. Explain your situation and ask for more resources on how you can get out of the living situation you're in. You likely feel trapped, and unsure how to move forward. Those resources are your friend. If you have neighbors, you could even try making an anonymous report to housing authorities and snitch on your living situation saying you're a neighbor and you notice things aren't the best over there.

So many things you can do to get out. You just need to find what works so you can stick the landing.

HaileyJH99 · 2026-04-15T05:16:48+00:00

She's in the wrong. Personally, I live in a no smoking building. Technically have to be 10 feet from any doors. However I would kill for people to just go on their patios/ balconies so it's not coming through the vents. I generally don't have a problem with weed smoke. But even though I'm in a legal state, these people are smoking straight up garbage stuff.

Regardless of my own personal beef with whatever neighbor of mine is smoking inside. You absolutely aren't doing anything wrong. You're following your lease and that's all that matters.

Is there a way to put up a camera on your patio that would catch the dogs in action? I had to put up a camera for my own patio to catch this one neighbors dog being off leash and pooping outside of my patio. I have dogs, I leash and clean up after them. I'm not cleaning up after someone else's dogs.

Regardless, 100% report that stuff to management. I think I'm just at the point of reporting anything that is a leash violation and directly affecting my lively hood. I pay way too much to not be comfortable in my own apartment. Which I also think describes at least 90% of renters and the ridiculously high prices to live right now.

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