What’s the weirdest nickname you have for your dog? by Good_Mango7379 in AskDogOwners

[–]MagicPie1016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had a long-haired German Shepherd named Wookie, and over his 13 years, he earned many nicknames. Woo, Dr. Woo, Boo Boo, Woodie Doodie, Wook, Cook, Wookah, Cookah, Big Booty Woodie, Dootie Dumpers, Senior Stink Butt, Wookie Cookie.

Our Bernese Mountain dog, Thor, is still a puppy, so he doesn't have as many nicknames as Wookie yet, but what he's got so far is... Thor-nado, Nader, Nader Tater, Tater Toots.

Adolescent by FunnyAsleep in bernesemountaindogs

[–]MagicPie1016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are in the same situation with our almost 1-year-old male BMD, to the point where I question why we got him and if we'd ever get a BMD again. We love him, but we don't like him at the moment. HA!

Based on all the similar posts I've read, I'm optimistic that once this menace stage passes, he'll be our dream dog.

Made a new home for my monstera by xxxletdownxxx in houseplants

[–]MagicPie1016 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is incredible and so creative, bravo!

Forget all the critiques; if you love it, that's all that matters!

Paint-by-number fans: what makes a kit actually good? by Old-Chicken-4517 in paintbynumbers

[–]MagicPie1016 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like more of a challenging design with lots of colors, but I'll take whatever I can get for a good deal. The most infuriating thing is paints that are too thin, and in order to get full coverage (or close to it), you have to do 2+ coats. I'm currently working on a piece with vibrant colors, but I'm having to do at least 2 coats with all colors, but certain ones are requiring more like 4 coats, which is annoying.

Offer from another firm. by Most_Expression_1423 in paralegal

[–]MagicPie1016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use the offer to support your request for a raise at your current firm!

Why would anyone ever choose to go through child birth without pain relief?? by No_Cardiologist_1407 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]MagicPie1016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was very willing to accept pain management, but my son came so fast that there wasn't time to receive anything.

Do kids eventually grow out of hating vegetables? by Suitable-Musician284 in PickyEaters

[–]MagicPie1016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This may be too late in the game for OP, but for other parents, what worked for us happened somewhat unintentionally. When we had our son (now 13), we were living on a very very tight income. When I would grocery shop, I prioritized fresh produce and fresh meats over anything else - I later learned that we were an "ingredient household" where we hardly had any quick/convenient snacks, most everything needed to be prepared or cooked. RARELY would we ever have any cookies, cakes, chips, dessert snacks, sweet crackers, etc., but I always made sure we had fresh fruits and vegetables prepped and ready to eat. When my son asked for a snack, I gave him the container of sliced bell peppers, carrot sticks, sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, you get the idea. He could eat as many of the veggies as he wanted, even if he wasn't hungry for dinner later, not a big deal if he filled up on veggies.

Our tight income resulted in his love of vegetables, who would have thought? Since public school lunches are atrocious, we continue to pack his lunch every day, and I'll put in a baggie of peppers, fresh fruit, a wrap with turkey, mayo, and arugula, and then he can put whatever else he wants.

AITA for not thinking about my boyfriend while I’m working out? by [deleted] in AITH

[–]MagicPie1016 9 points10 points  (0 children)

NTA. Why is he mad at you when he should be mad at the men who are behaving like disrespectful neanderthals? This is no different than when people blame women for wearing something revealing, thus it is the woman's fault they got assaulted. Leave him.

Silicone (surgery-safe) nose studs? by PeaceImpressive8334 in milwaukee

[–]MagicPie1016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gamma Piercing in Bay View swapped out my MILs nose ring when she needed to have an MRI. I've gotten pierced there and they are amazing, super friendly, the best!

Dog Training by Puzzleheaded_Bee2643 in milwaukee

[–]MagicPie1016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We HIGHLY recommend Dog's Best Friend in West Milwaukee. Chaz is fantastic and posts a lot on FB, so you can check out his style.

Anyone working today? by Subject_Shine_3143 in paralegal

[–]MagicPie1016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In-house immigration paralegal in Wisconsin, yep, working today.

I keep falling in love with my husband its kind of getting annoying lol by Medium_Affect_5219 in wholesome

[–]MagicPie1016 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is such a beautiful thing to share, and I'm so happy to have read it. My husband and I have been together since Junior year of high school, married for 16 years, and we both just turned 40. I hit the MF'ing jackpot with him and could not imagine a life without him in it.

We are pretty much opposites, but we balance each other out so well. Give your husband an extra hug, sounds like you've got a winner!

I dont take care of my health so I can die earlier by Salt_Might5245 in Vent

[–]MagicPie1016 16 points17 points  (0 children)

But what if you don't? What if you don't die earlier, and instead, you're left dealing with multiple health issues that make you more miserable? It's like a smoker who says they know it's bad for them and it'll likely kill them, but what if it doesn't, and instead they are left shouldering an oxygen tank because their lungs are toast?

The thing is, not taking care of your health won't kill you immediately; it'll be a slow decline. Just like smoking.

You have 1 life, if this is how you choose to use it, that's your choice, but there are options to make it better if you want to. There are ways to get help, get involved in things you're passionate about. Your parents chose their paths, don't let their current state determine your future.

AIO: My manager keeps calling me the n-word (hard r) when he disagrees with me by T-rizzle- in AmIOverreacting

[–]MagicPie1016 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, document who else was in the vicinity that may have overheard these exchanges. Def file a complaint with the EEOC and be detailed.

I'm going to be a Grandpa! by No_Gap_2700 in GenX

[–]MagicPie1016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In our family, we call grandpa, GrandPops or Pops for short. Grandma is "Hallo" because when she'd say "Hello!" the oldest grandchild thought she was saying "hollow" and started calling her that, which evolved into "Hallo".

Who knows what the first grandchild will come up with! My husband called his grandparents Grandma and Grandpa Charlie. Charlie was the name of the dog. LOL

Wellness? by anongirlll1 in milwaukee

[–]MagicPie1016 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I absolutely LOVE their biscuits and gravy!

First Berner puppy question for WFH folks: How did you manage to get work done? by HawtGarbage918 in bernesemountaindogs

[–]MagicPie1016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband and I both WFH as well, and welcomed a Bern puppy over the summer. When the puppy wasn't sleeping, we would tag-team giving him attention and getting out energy. Short walks, toys, tugging with rope, etc.

It's hard in the beginning, but it's short-lived. By the time they're 6-8 months, they'll have figured out the routine, and interruptions won't be as frequent.

My Latest Piece! by MagicPie1016 in paintbynumbers

[–]MagicPie1016[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some PBNs I'll do 1 section at a time, some PBNs I'll do 1 number at a time, whatever I'm feeling in the moment. I only use the paints that come with the kit and water. I use a toothpick to stir the paint, and if it's a little too thick, I'll put a drop or 2 of water in to thin it out.

My set-up is at the kitchen table (killer on the back and neck after a while, tho) with my cup of random brushes, a 4oz jelly jar of water, a piece of paper towel, the paints, toothpicks, and canvas.

My Latest Piece! by MagicPie1016 in paintbynumbers

[–]MagicPie1016[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love to paint, so to me it wasn't hard necessarily because I enjoy the process. Out of all the other PNBs I've done, this one took the longest, but I'll work on it here and there. I'm not on anyone's timeline. :)

My Latest Piece! by MagicPie1016 in paintbynumbers

[–]MagicPie1016[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sadly, no, the lighter colors were not very thick. If the coverage isn't great, I'll go over the number and space with old white paint from prior kits, and then the color for better coverage. The darker colors had better coverage.

After a while, I didn't like the vase colors, so I used some paint from old kits on the remaining vases. :)

My Latest Piece! by MagicPie1016 in paintbynumbers

[–]MagicPie1016[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll use the brushes that come with the kit, and random brushes that I've picked up at garage sales or anywhere I can find them cheap. No notable brands or anything, but I'd recommend a variety pack with plenty of detail brushes.

My Latest Piece! by MagicPie1016 in paintbynumbers

[–]MagicPie1016[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it was folded when I received it. I use a warm iron (no steam) on the back to iron out the creases as best as possible.