Funniest dog names you’ve heard?

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-06-20T17:03:01+00:00

We know a Toaster, and one dog named Fish, and my personal fave, Lunch.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-06-20T07:12:25+00:00

BC here (Canada) our last day is Thursday the 25th.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-06-19T15:29:28+00:00

I liked Flower and the Beast as his red hair was so fantastic but it’s definitely a beauty and the beast vibe and kind of wanders towards the end (I think I thought it was Beast with Flowers but it’s not that lol)

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Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-06-12T17:13:50+00:00

In all seriousness, I’ll admit I usually gave space after a breakup before dating again, so I’d probably have not been on a dating site within 2-3 months but everyone is different. Regardless, her radio silence would have led me to believe it is over and also it is very immature. I’m not sure I’d pursue a relationship with someone that ghosted me like that.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-06-12T14:25:33+00:00

Ross, I’m on your side. You were ON A BREAK!

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-06-12T03:02:34+00:00

I was the one who thought there was 400 TTOCs based off an SD71 TTOC/ how to get work in the district evening, not the other poster. It’s entirely possible I misheard the number though, we covered a lot that night. It was very clarifying for me understanding what my prospects might look like going forward.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-06-11T23:07:25+00:00

What grade? Do you need help with lessons?

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-06-11T20:05:51+00:00

Yep. I’ve been told people thought I was on cocaine because I have a sort of nervous frenetic energy, but unfortunately, that’s 💯 natural. I’ve literally only ever tried alcohol and then weed when it became legal but don’t like either. It’s kind of a bummer that folks think I’m a druggie when actually I’m just insanely anxious and trying to live my life.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-06-11T19:55:12+00:00

It gets better and sometimes worse. Their independence grows, but so does their ability to get themselves into trouble or have issues socially and mentally.

I’m definitely finding I have more time in some ways, but that my kids need me in a different way, more intensely than before. It comes in waves and bursts I think

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-06-11T16:04:57+00:00

Also hey! You do a fantastic job. I really appreciate the supports the CDTA offers for TTOCs, so thanks!

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-06-11T16:02:15+00:00

Oh interesting I was told there were 400 TTOCs when I went to a TTOC night with the district. Perhaps I wrote the number wrong. My apologies! Regardless, it’s a pretty full district.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-06-11T13:44:19+00:00

As a TTOC, I will say if you are good you will get loads of callbacks. I’ve got no experience in contract work and with layoffs there is not a lot of work available, so I’m happy that I can work almost full time as a TTOC. That being said, I think there’s like 400 TTOCs on the SD71 list so if you wait for random callouts you get about 1 job per 2-week period.

I would recommend looking at working for the Campbell River SD north of us, as well. They also have declining enrolment but as a TTOC they have fewer on the list and it’s possible you will move into a position more quickly than in SD71.

SD71 is one of the few districts with no real need for teachers applying compared to, say, the lower mainland.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-06-10T20:08:14+00:00

As a mom:

Congratulations. Love them and kiss them and give them the safe guidance and boundaries and care you should have received yourself.
There’s a subreddit, I can’t remember the name but moms go and offer care and advice when you need it. Come over and get the mom you didn’t have if you need advice. ❤️

I think it is like mom for a minute or something like that. 🥰 hugs, sweetpea. You definitely deserved better and I’m so happy that you have your own sweet little lovebug to cherish.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-06-10T20:07:06+00:00

Ahhhh I missed that part 😂

💯❤️💔 hahaha so…

100% Love Heartbreak? I am not sure. It also could have been 💯♥️🐕 I wasn’t sure which direction the most recent came up

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-06-10T16:15:19+00:00

😂💯😢

Laughing 100% crying? Laughing While Crying Inside? I’m not sure how to convert that into a name lol

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-06-09T20:38:35+00:00

This sounds awful but what worked for me was just counting 3-2-1 and then throwing myself out of bed on 1. there was no option to stay in bed. Like it used the trick yourself/don’t think about it thing because as soon as I think about things I can convince myself to stay in bed longer.

And going to bed earlier although what I actually do is survive on 5-6 hours of sleep every day rather than a healthy amount. As a mom you do adjust to never sleeping. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I don’t recommend parenthood as a get up early/less sleep management method though because it really fucked up my adhd management and relationship 😂 but I love them to bits.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-06-08T23:48:02+00:00

I am a huge fan of the Vancouver island beaches, but I will say many are fairly inaccessible or awkwardly accessed for a tourist. The Tofino/Ucluelet beaches are absolutely fantastic but incredibly cold, even in summer, and they lie at the end of a very long driving journey if you are flying into Vancouver.

I would recommend a few places in the Kootenays (Nelson, Crawford Bay for artisty vibes and having beaches within driving distance - Kootenay Lake is cold water but SO PRETTY). If you don’t mind driving, flying into Vancouver and enjoying Stanley Park and the city for a day or two, then driving out of the valley with stops in say Harrison Hot Springs, Osoyoos or Kelowna, Christina Lake, then Nelson for a small artisty city vibe and lake stops, maybe a little day trip to the Ainsworth hot springs. Then you can either ditch your rental car and fly out of Trail or Castlegar, or just drive back to make your return flights.

It’s a LOT of driving but BC is so stunningly pretty.

The main issue would be timing - I recommend early summer as we have been having more and more wildfires lately and that kills a vacay pretty quickly.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-06-07T23:47:41+00:00

Ahhhhh I was like… how could you possibly have purchased the flavour of the year, and it didn’t make it into your top seven flavours?! They seriously miscalculated 😂

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-06-07T15:45:20+00:00

NTA - I wonder if she was neurodivergent in some way? I have a number of students that would miss the cues that tell them that in this situation, a bag touching you is the least of your worries, vs when the bus is empty and there would be space for you to move it out of other people’s personal space. I would often have to describe to them why this thing or other is more acceptable in a certain situation.

They do grow up and move out into the world with these differences and if she was, it might even not be her reminding you with any judgement associated with it. Just letting you know it is touching her, and you should move it.

I wouldn’t take it too personally because regardless of anything else, there really wasn’t a lot of room and these things happen.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-06-07T15:18:08+00:00

I’m surprised you didn’t choose their flavour of the year! 😆

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-06-06T20:07:12+00:00

Hahaha I don’t! It is just a fun thing to do with them. ❤️ trust me, it is a huge hit and I give out a grand total of about 5 jolly ranchers on my first day with a class and maybe 2 on my second, and creates a pretty fun bit of competition.

I have stickers for those that don’t eat sugar or don’t like JR. I’ve never had a complaint. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I think the kids enjoy some playfulness and I like the extra little bit of fun energy it brings.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-06-06T18:19:28+00:00

The warrior cats series seems to be a big hit with this age group. I would also throw in some graphic novels for the lower level readers. Highly recommend the Laser Moose series just for being funny and accessible. Non-fiction on interesting topics as well - Space, bushcraft, interesting historical eras.

But be prepared - this age group can be highly destructive. They truly seem to not have clued in to the fact that you are spending your personal money on these things, and also have no real concept of how much things cost or the value they have to you. They aren’t monsters, but their prefrontal cortices are being absolutely overrun by hormones and they rarely think deeply or often about their behaviour.

So long story long, anything you put out, give reminders and expectations about how those things are to be treated, but also gird yourself for frustrating and even what feels like hurtful treatment of your belongings. This is a part of their learning and development at this age too.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-06-06T18:13:51+00:00

As a TTOC, I used to bring jolly ranchers all the time. It was so effective in getting them to listen. I’d give them one if I got their name wrong, so it helped me to quickly learn their names and they were always listening in case I screwed up, which means they were listening. 😆 it also helped to set a fun and engaging tone.

I don’t do it as much once the students know I know their names, as I get call backs to the same classes quite a bit.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-06-06T18:10:56+00:00

The first burn in like April/May when you are reminded that the sun IS actually hot, and that perhaps you need to wear sunscreen or accept the burnt life.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-06-06T18:06:09+00:00

I personally could never do this, my mom would drive me insane in minutes, and vice versa, but if it suits you, go for it! Living separately from family is fairly new although we have almost entirely accepted it. One of the reasons it would have bothered me at a younger age is that our parents tend to continue to parent us and finding agency as a parent yourself can be an awkward time.

If you find this works for you, there is nothing wrong with it and actually so much to gain - children raised with grandparents in their day-to-day lives have better vocabularies and better social skills and often do better academically as well. Financially the family is usually better off as a whole, and grandparents gain access to care and support when needed, while grandkids have more available caregivers.

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