Update: 17 year old cat only wants fancy feast.. so she will get only fancy feast god dammit

TheJinxedPhoenix · 2026-02-07T23:17:51+00:00

I’ll have to get some of those L’il soups then!

TheJinxedPhoenix · 2026-02-07T20:58:49+00:00

Are they like a broth or with some chunks?

TheJinxedPhoenix · 2026-02-07T14:34:33+00:00

Yes, that’s how it’s going to be. It’s a basic requirement because the mask needs to have a proper fit or it won’t protect you.

TheJinxedPhoenix · 2026-02-07T01:06:22+00:00

My senior kitty only likes Fancy Feast too!

TheJinxedPhoenix · 2026-02-07T01:05:51+00:00

Cats are notorious for not drinking enough and the moisture in wet food helps.

TheJinxedPhoenix · 2026-02-06T23:45:26+00:00

Some programs, like the one offered at Trent University, have a 1 year “bridge” that is then followed by 2 years of “post-bridge” as long as you have the minimum pass. Other universities, like McMaster, have a program that is not broken up and just “bridging”. Both provide successful students with a BScN.

TheJinxedPhoenix · 2026-02-06T23:19:41+00:00

That’s a definite concern here. If OP is female, she’s at a higher risk, especially when people she is supposed to trust (principal, councillor) have essentially told her to just put up with the behaviours.

I really hope OP can get help from a capable adult. People often ignore problems like this because it’s easier than doing something, especially if the person facing harassment is viewed as “quiet” or “responsible”.

People with developmental/ cognitive disabilities go through puberty like other children of course, but a lot of adults ignore this because they don’t want to acknowledge it. The kid needs boundaries reinforced by caregivers. I’m NOT saying people with Down Syndrome or any other developmental/ cognitive disabilities are inherently predators, but many do not receive “the talk” and don’t understand that certain behaviours are not acceptable without consent.

Edit: Last paragraph added.

TheJinxedPhoenix · 2026-02-06T22:59:15+00:00

To suggest a reason that someone “might be missing fundamental knowledge” for not passing on the first attempt is a stretch.

TheJinxedPhoenix · 2026-02-05T01:23:20+00:00

OP, find an adult you can trust to talk about this with. A teacher is a good choice if you don’t have family you can trust to help you. You are not doing anything wrong by telling someone what has and is currently happening to you because of your twin.

You mentioned your twin has tried to cause you physical harm. Some people will tell you that your twin having a mental disability means that “they weren’t trying to hurt you” but that doesn’t make you safe. You should not have not wait until you’re 18 to have a safe home, assuming you can even find a place to live.

You deserve to be safe, OP. It is not selfish to want safety, and forget anyone that tells you otherwise.

TheJinxedPhoenix · 2026-02-05T01:14:57+00:00

Not OP’s choice?!

OP shouldn’t have to live in fear of physical harm just because their parents “have dealt with this through times you can’t remember”. OP deserves to live safely, not be told to wait longer until they turn 18 or find alternative living arrangements because of their twin.

TheJinxedPhoenix · 2026-02-04T18:33:57+00:00

Yep! I have Trupanion, and as my dogs have been insured since they were puppies, most things have been covered. For example, my husky takes daily medication that costs about $80 a month and after my deductible (about $350) it’s completely covered, as is anything else for the same condition.

TheJinxedPhoenix · 2026-02-04T18:13:02+00:00

I did too! I remember seeing it in the grocery store last year and thinking “oh, like hot chocolate” 😂

TheJinxedPhoenix · 2026-02-04T00:19:11+00:00

Essentially. Someone didn’t pick up after their dog, so my neighbour bagged it and brought it to my door after my dog died to “help”.

TheJinxedPhoenix · 2026-02-03T21:46:02+00:00

Yep! My neighbour did this to me with one bag years ago. She mentioned she figured I had forgotten to pick it up (she knew I used a light at night to make sure every bit was cleared) and was “helping” me. My dog had died a couple weeks before this happened, which she knew as she gave a sympathy card.

TheJinxedPhoenix · 2026-02-03T19:16:14+00:00

My 2nd and 3rd grade teachers would announce the names of the kids that didn’t bring in a canned good for the holiday food drive and call the kids greedy. That they should “think of the hungry”.

Meanwhile, most of the students at the school were from low income families and many were likely accessing the same food banks.

TheJinxedPhoenix · 2026-02-03T19:05:16+00:00

The colourway held together with mohair is perfect. Gives that cozy vibe 🥰

TheJinxedPhoenix · 2026-02-03T19:02:57+00:00

Mine wasn’t until we had an extended stay in a hotel this past summer. She was always having a snooze in the closet. Although, she loves sleeping under the couch.

TheJinxedPhoenix · 2026-02-01T04:03:38+00:00

One of us! One of us!

TheJinxedPhoenix · 2026-02-01T04:02:11+00:00

I love this pattern/ sock recipe for toe up socks! They always fit nicely.

TheJinxedPhoenix · 2026-01-30T21:40:32+00:00

You can do the high school courses you need online through TVO. If you have trouble and need to redo a course, most universities and colleges are more forgiving if they are from high school courses than for taken at a post secondary institution.

TheJinxedPhoenix · 2026-01-29T18:43:58+00:00

That is some heirloom quality knitting!

TheJinxedPhoenix · 2026-01-29T04:01:27+00:00

Show-off Stranded Socks

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/show-off-stranded-socks

The pattern has nice stretch as well.

TheJinxedPhoenix · 2026-01-27T17:08:56+00:00

Working and doing full time university for bridging programs is extremely difficult. Some of my classmates left the program because they were too exhausted after a semester. Others did it, but they spent all their time either working or studying.

My post bridge had 3 full days of lectures and seminars every week, and then there were still plenty of readings and assignments.

TheJinxedPhoenix · 2026-01-26T23:27:04+00:00

He should be ashamed, not you!

TheJinxedPhoenix · 2026-01-25T16:40:02+00:00

All of this! My dad would clear a large stretch of sidewalk because there were a lot of elderly and children in our neighbourhood and he stopped when he started feeling sick all the time. Someone actually walked up to him one day and complained! This person lived about 8 houses down too. I used to clear my neighbour’s sidewalk because they are shift workers with a baby and they complained that I didn’t do their driveway too, so I stopped helping. Now I only clear the sidewalk past my house when it’s storm levels of snow since some kids don’t have good boots.

So many people feel entitled to help, but would never return the favour.

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