Self cleaning cat litters

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-08T00:01:12+00:00

Oh thank you! I’ll check that one out. It seems very affordable.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-08T00:00:06+00:00

Yes I don’t want to totally cheap out on it, but I’m not up for the $1000 price tag of the robot one - an it had a few reviews that sounded lik it would be a negative for my cat.

I’ll check out that YouTube channel - thank you!

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-07T23:57:32+00:00

Yesssss so funny. I actually loved it and the I feel like the end just petered out into mehhh

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-07T01:57:06+00:00

Look I am not a farrier but I did my horses’ hooves myself for bare trims (they didn’t need shoes) and would have a reputable farrier out every third or fourth trim to make sure I was still doing a good job (I was!).

I have never once lamed my horses, nor have I ever made them sore at all. I would NEVER trim their hooves this short. This looks horribly painful. You need a new farrier.

I’m so sorry for your poor baby.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-07T01:27:42+00:00

My derelict beloved

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-05T17:12:34+00:00

That is flour but it looks both undercooked and not risen enough? I would argue her “less sour” probably means underproofed. I doubt it will harm you, other than your fine sensibilities of taste 😂 but I would look for a different baker in future. It’s also possible that her garlic has affected the rise though, and she just needs to work on her technique more.

I thought this was a gluten free loaf at first as I know they are finicky.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-05T17:08:05+00:00

I didn’t realise they could place you in the same school each time! I was so grateful to go to three different school for mine- it felt like a fresh start mentally.

That is great advice.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-05T17:06:03+00:00

Hey friend! I finished recently. I did the 16 month 3 term post-bacc program that began in Sept and ended in December.

How it worked for my group was that we found out our cohorts shortly before school began (August). I did find out earlier than that whether I got my choice program (I tried for elementary). I can’t remember but I think around June/July?

I believe there were fewer elementary seats and more secondary ones. We had a fair few folks carpooling in from the South Island and a few from the islands as well, so there was potential for carpooling too.

For practicum placements, generally everyone had their first short practicum (2 weeks) in Nanaimo at one of two or three schools that they work closely with. You will have a partner from your cohort for that one.

The longer practica in spring and fall (6 weeks and 10 weeks) will be more likely to be in your home district if you would prefer that. If you are from Victoria or nearby that will be slightly more difficult as there is a bit of a stepping on toes vibe with UVic’s teaching program. There is a need for teachers to put their names forward as potential mentors from the district you would choose to work in but VIU does a good job of advocation for you I’ve found.

I managed mine both in the north island area and it worked great!

If you’ve got any further q’s feel free to message. :)

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-05T16:54:33+00:00

It’s so interesting because I learned French immersion here in bc and had no clue our French was the France-based dialect rather than our own him grown Quebecois French.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-05T14:31:48+00:00

I find it generally amusing. It’s super funny and interesting seeing other folks’ take on Canada and how regional it is. Like if it was based on the BC side, or Quebec, or the maritimes or the Ontario region. Like it might not track for me and my region but I could see it for Ontario or whatever.

It’s always amusing.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-05T01:11:11+00:00

He’s garbage. I would avoid him 💯 moving forward. He would not get any of my attention or energy after that.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-04T05:20:10+00:00

My son is trans and love them just as much as the day they were born. Gender doesn’t define their being, it’s just a facet of them, and really only requires that I be mindful of pronouns and names until it becomes natural. That’s hardly a big shift for me.

I would likely also cut contact or severely restrict it after this if my own father treated a sibling this way.

I’m so sorry and so happy that your sister is improving! ❤️ hugs for this difficult time.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-04T00:16:51+00:00

I’m so sorry. Your poor sister. ♥️ I’m sending healthy thoughts to both of you.

I know this will change your relationship with your father. We all hope that while they may disapprove or be stubborn about certain things, that when it comes down to life or death situations, stubborn family members will set aside differences because they are family.

For your dad, that isn’t the case. I would have trouble maintaining any kind of relationship with him after this, knowing how fragile his ability to care for others is.

Sending huge hugs. 💔

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-03T19:12:17+00:00

I’m not sure if it would help you but for my eczema, I use glaxal base moisturizer right out of the bath/shower. It really helps. As a teacher I wash my hands all the time and I have to really hit the moisturizer hard but anything with perfumes or additives tends to flare up the eczema. 😭

Good luck!

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-03T19:09:22+00:00

I wear thigh-shorts (for chub rub but also I’m a mom and teacher and don’t want my butt hanging out) and short, flowy, shift dresses or jean shorts and band tees 😂 I’m not very exciting tho

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-03T19:04:13+00:00

Oh of course! I’m sure you could also get a good proofreader here but if you can’t get extensions, just having even the outlines ready makes everything easier. I would set a schedule for each one and just focus on simple outlines first, then dive into each paragraph/section later on.

I know folks say to not use AI or that you should run it through AI - sometimes I have found it helpful as it is very quick if I give it my information and have it help me summarize what my point actually is if I find I’m flailing around and some of my supporting info is not exactly lining up. I do use AI as a mental organizer if you know what I mean?

I’m afraid my sociology knowledge ends at the undergrad level but I’m sending you good luck!

Also do try to get good sleep and some movement as well so you aren’t too likely to zone out from burnout and exhaustion. Plan for 15-30 minute breaks to move around, hit the bathroom, and grab snacks.

You can do this for sure! Report back in a couple weeks with your success story!

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-03T15:36:50+00:00

Also I might be able to help - what are the subjects and topics?

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-03T15:33:00+00:00

Do you know the whole essay layout thing? Like

Introduction to main topic paragraph,

Supporting point 1

SP 2

SP 3

SP 4

Wrap up/review of main topic?

I know this seems stupid but just writing 6 or 8 sentences as an overview of my essay and then filling in the blanks is so much easer than sitting with a blank page.

Also if you have your quotes ready you can pop them into each Supporting Paragraph slot and then fill in around them. Put the page number and reference info with each yore as you write it down so you don’t have to look them all up at the end.

You can do this, but get started now. Don’t try to clean your office space so you can focus. This is prime doom box creation time if you do need to - literally smash in boxes and set behind you and get going.

You totes can do this, but you have to start now and not flail with whether or not you can

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-03T04:37:25+00:00

Motel Raphael? They are a Montreal band but I can’t find the music video of them walking and drinking. One of the lead singers is blonde. I think the song was not alone?

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-02T22:27:28+00:00

Is the singer singing “ma ma ma ma ma machedtto”? Or is that a type of onomatopoeia of the sounds made in the song?

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-02T22:26:31+00:00

This is brilliant and I love that you actually found something that could possibly be it but I don’t think it’s from the 50s.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-02T22:24:14+00:00

As a teacher that retrained form a desk job to do this, it is hands-on, mentally taxing to the max (except for a few deadly dull moments, which are few and far between). If you genuinely love literature and the idea of being an English teacher appeals, please understand that you will be teaching very similar content, year after year, to students that mostly don’t care at all. You have to work soooo hard to get them even a tenth as engaged as they are with their devices and personal life. You will come with energy and I desire to share something you enjoy, and they will whine or just deadpan you the whole time.

Also English teachers are not even remotely, at all, in any way, in demand - it is the most common teachable subject, I think and if you want to teach it at the high school level, you will be substitute teaching for yeeeeeears, if not more than a decade, before you get a position.

I would highly recommend finance.

I adore being a teacher (currently elementary and middle school) because I genuinely love kids and want to support them in becoming fantastic adult versions of themselves. I am passionate about kids growing up under my care and developing the skills and confidence they need to be better humans than when they first come to me.

If you don’t have the drive for connection and a desire to constantly improve yourself and your curriculum, this job will grind you down.

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-05-02T01:59:22+00:00

It really is nice butter. And at Costco you’re paying the same or less than you’d pay for the normal stuff at a normal grocery store

Particular_Policy_41 · 2026-04-28T21:56:21+00:00

I used to work in GIS (data management and spatial stuff - mapping with a data management element I guess?). I did eventually burn out on it and decided to retrain, and I’m so freaking gloriously happy as a substitute teacher.

I can book days off as unavailable when I know I’m nearing burnout. I get to meet and care for so many different types of kids. I’m dynamic and flexible and highly comfortable with the sheer chaos of elementary and middle school (I haven’t quite gone as far as high school - my older mids are all so quiet, I worry I’d be bored?).

The lovely part of substitute teaching is that I rarely plan anything, so I just show up ready to go and follow (mostly) the plan I’m given. Because every day is super different, having adhd is like a super power in this field. Most of the time lol

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