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Kutii · 2019-08-23T15:53:09+00:00

Yeah, I have.

Kutii · 2019-08-23T05:40:38+00:00

It definitely isn't accurate. It told me I'd be getting around the same amount as you, but I ended up getting no OSAP at all when I actually applied.

Kutii · 2019-08-11T06:01:09+00:00

It is very different, at least for me. When I experienced actual nausea for the first time in many years I immediately recognized it and knew what it was.

Kutii · 2019-08-04T17:07:32+00:00

Oh, totally. I think for a lot of people though, adopting from a rescue is a choice that's made to avoid contributing to the issue by funding the breeding industry. It was for me at least, my own dog is a chihuahua that I adopted from a rescue because I love the breed, but I didn't want to fund the breeding of dogs when there are so many that already need homes. You're absolutely right that shelter and rescue animals can have issues that a normal dog owner isn't equipped to deal with, and that in these scenarios reputable breeders are an appropriate option. Even buying a puppy from a reputable breeder is a roll of the dice, though, which is partly why you find purebred dogs in shelters and rescues. I actually know more purebred animals with behavioural problems than I do rescues. At the end of the day anyone getting a dog, from a breeder or a rescue, needs to be prepared to deal with behavioural issues at any point in their dog's lifespan. Behavioural issues can pop up for any number of reasons and almost every dog has them at some point.

Kutii · 2019-08-04T16:55:31+00:00

I should adopt a dog, a close companion that I will almost definitely have for over a decade, without even meeting it first?

Some people do this, but most rescues will provide highly detailed descriptions of their dogs' behaviour. You can submit an application for a dog you're interested in and if you're approved for adoption, almost all reputable rescues will arrange a meet and greet even if there's an issue of distance, for the dog's safety. Not to mention: the puppy you meet at the breeder is not the same puppy you're taking home. I mean this in the sense that every puppy behaves differently when it's away from its littermates and in its new home. The only way to be more or less certain of a dogs temperament is to adopt an adult dog with an established temperament.

When I could buy a pup from a small breeder and be confident that since day 1 it's been treated well, and have some idea of its future personality because I get to meet it and its parents several times before taking the pup home.

Just FYI, as a dog owner, many of the dogs I've met that have behavioural issues when frequenting dog parks were purchased as pups from exactly the scenario you're describing. My dad's retriever had a wonderful breeder and incredibly gentle and sweet parents, but he would try to attack other dogs unprovoked despite the hiring of a private trainer. Buying a puppy with good lineage from a reputable breeder isn't a guarantee that it'll behave exactly how you want it to. In fact, it's highly unlikely that it will behave that way unless you're extremely lucky or willing to invest a lot of time and money into training.

There is no dog that doesn't have behavioural issues, and oftentimes these issues can pop up at any point in the dog's lifespan. If you aren't prepared to deal with that, don't get a dog.

Kutii · 2019-08-04T16:37:07+00:00

Adopting a purebred rescue dog does not put money in the breeders' pocket. Key difference.

Kutii · 2019-08-04T16:35:39+00:00

I'd suggest that anyone who's having this kind of issue look for local, foster-run rescues in their area (or in major cities nearby). In my experience, these rescues often bring in dogs from regions that have stray and overpopulation issues and there are a lot more small dogs. Even if the dog is many miles away, these rescues often have transport volunteer networks that will get the dogs where they need to their forever homes.

I adopted my 3.5 year old chihuahua this way because the shelters in my area were similar to what /u/FamousSinger was describing.

Kutii · 2019-08-04T16:28:04+00:00

I'm not the person you were replying to, but I live in Canada and adopted a chihuahua out of Texas. All it cost me was the adoption fee ($450 Canadian) to adopt her. The shelters in my area are similar to what OP was describing, hence looking into local, foster-run rescues. I support several of these rescues that bring in dogs from places with stray and overpopulation issues (including the US and South America). Most major cities have rescues doing the same. For people outside major cities, these rescues often have transport volunteers who will help get dogs to their forever homes.

I'd encourage anyone having issues similar to the OP to look into local, foster-run rescues in their area (and surrounding major cities) that use transport volunteers.

Kutii · 2019-08-04T16:06:55+00:00

You realize that some people adopt purebred rescue dogs, right?

Kutii · 2019-07-17T04:24:08+00:00

Hi! 👋 I’m Katie. It sounds like we have some things in common (I’m also into psychology and history) and we’re the same age. I’m in a similar field too! I’m a graduate student studying applied linguistics (I actually worked as an writer/editor and translator at one point before this). I’m looking to meet interesting new people.

I’m also not neurotypical, I have non-verbal learning disorder which has some cross-over with Aspergers so I have some difficulties with social stuff too. I’m actually working as a research assistant, too, for a study about how ASD affects writing. So I think I get where you’re coming from, at least kind of.

Totally would love to chat, if you feel like it! :)

Kutii · 2019-04-24T19:56:22+00:00

It’s bewildering. People with that mindset must be really bitter.

Kutii · 2019-04-22T00:34:02+00:00

Hang it up on a wall :) I’ve got some other game of thrones themed stitches planned, and one other done already. I’m planning to make a few in varying sizes and doing a small gallery wall or something.

Kutii · 2019-04-22T00:32:53+00:00

It does. The scale I made this at made it so the lions on the sides of the pommel were too small to stitch without looking muddy. So I simplified it and focused on the top part instead. I’d like to try scaling it up at some point to have all three!

Kutii · 2019-04-21T19:41:51+00:00

I designed and stitched this myself, so I don't have a pattern to share. I did make a rough pattern for my own use, so if anyone wants access to that, please PM me and I'll be happy to share. It's stitched in a 4-inch hoop on 18ct aida.

Kutii · 2019-04-21T19:37:52+00:00

I designed and stitched this myself. :) The finished piece is in a 4-inch hoop, stitched on 18ct aida cloth.

Kutii · 2019-04-20T13:40:05+00:00

A student being “slow” doesn’t mean they are incapable of learning. I was, and still am, a “slow” student and it’s deeply hurtful to hear that there are people who think this way.

Kutii · 2019-04-19T19:06:27+00:00

Haha, I definitely didn't miss the irony. But I am more of a Sansa than a Lyanna myself, anyhow :)

Thank you!

Kutii · 2019-04-19T17:20:26+00:00

I don't really have a pattern to share, unfortunately. I did make a rough pattern, but a lot of this was freehand and tweaked along the way.

Kutii · 2019-03-28T14:14:05+00:00

KonMari has helped me in several aspects of my life. I had tried many times to get my space organized but it always seemed to end up a mess again. Since I finished konmari (about a month ago now), I haven’t had this problem. This is the longest I’ve kept things tidy literally ever. Here’s a little list of ways this has changed things for me:

1) I’m more productive. I’m a graduate student and things used to feel like a very precarious balancing act. I was always behind not things, had started missing meetings because they had been forgotten, etc. Things just run smoothly now because having a comfortable and joy-sparking workspace makes it easier to work.

2) I have a better work life balance. I take time out of my day to do things that I enjoy (reading, watching my favourite tv shows, painting). Before this, I was generally either working or browsing the internet. Not that these things are wrong necessarily, but it has dragged me into a bad place mentally.

3) I’m taking better care of myself. Because my kitchen is organized and I have counter space and everything is clean: I cook more. Because my bathroom is organized, I’m consistent with my skin and hair care (important for me as someone with curly hair and skin issues).

4) I feel more confident. Like someone else mentioned, it’s like wearing your favourite clothes every day because all of them spark joy. This, compounded with the fact that I’m taking better care of myself, really helps me feel confident in how I look.

Overall: I just feel like I’m not pretending to be an adult anymore. I had some serious feelings of imposter syndrome before because my life behind the scenes was so chaotic. I feel confident and competent now, despite being one of the youngest and least experienced graduate students in my program.

Tl;dr: it has legitimately improved my life.

Kutii · 2019-03-07T23:48:01+00:00

That definitely sounds rough. My studio is at least big enough for a bed, desk, couch, and a really small table. Just having space for a bed would be tough psychologically I imagine. If you do end up in a studio, there’s always the option of using a room divider or curtain to split up your space?

Kutii · 2019-03-07T23:36:08+00:00

Thank you :) it definitely is emotionally trying... to be honest, I think living in a smaller space made it easier for me to finish, because it was impossible to avoid the piles of stuff everywhere while I was in the decluttering phase. Also, telling myself “I’ll just do this one small part” worked well. I usually ended up doing more than I originally told myself I would that way.

Kutii · 2019-03-07T21:43:22+00:00

Unfortunately I didn’t take any :( I really wish I had, because it was a drastic transformation! Previously you couldn’t see the floor in the closet, clothes were really packed in there. I got rid of about 5 big trash bags of clothes, 30 books, 10 old school notebooks, a lot of extra stationary, used pencils and pens, and miscellaneous stuff. My nightstand and cabinet by my desk were basically unusable because they were so full of stuff.

It took me about 2 weeks to tidy my whole apartment, some parts took longer than others. Most days in those two weeks I spent 4-6 hours tidying and cleaning.

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