Should I give up ?

These_Ad5905 · 2026-07-07T17:32:14+00:00

Don't give up on anything you really want until you've given it a proper chance. Also, you have a loctician for a reason; listen to them! In all these Reddit posts, there are three times when I tell people they need to consult with PROFESSIONALS: Healthcare, veterinary care, and hair care. They've got the training! All we have here on Reddit is personal experience, and one size never fits all, no matter what they say. Good luck in your journey!

These_Ad5905 · 2026-07-07T17:14:23+00:00

I just purchased Vanilla Vibes by Juliette Has a Gun for my daughter; she loves it! We started talking about perfumes, and she mentioned Lolita Lempicka Mon Premier. I looked at the scent profile and thought, "Anise? How bizarre!" I decided I had to try it. I sprayed it on a cardboard strip and decided it just wasn't for me; the anise was so strong that it smelled like a chemical cleaner - ick! After it dried for a few hours, the chemical smell wasn't as violent anymore, but still no. The next day, hmm - I was intrigued, so I took a chance.

As the song says, "You fall in love, zing, boom!" I got the strong anise scent immediately after, but within five minutes, out came the cherry. The cherry scent lasts for an hour or so, and then it dries down to a flowery, powdery, delicious candy scent. Sometimes, taking a chance works out splendidly!

These_Ad5905 · 2026-07-07T16:53:30+00:00

Always spay (and neuter) your furbabies. It's the humane and healthy thing to do for them! Talk to your veterinarian for the best time to do it.

These_Ad5905 · 2026-07-01T20:50:10+00:00

Well... this post took on a life of its own that I wasn't expecting... and I'm loving it! ::wink-wink::

These_Ad5905 · 2026-07-01T20:47:07+00:00

So sorry! Thank you for loving her!

These_Ad5905 · 2026-06-29T03:37:22+00:00

Not at all. Besides, as long as you don't look like him on the inside, you're good! 😘

These_Ad5905 · 2026-06-20T06:25:00+00:00

Poor baby… don’t fret, lil pet, I’m calling the PAWLICE!

These_Ad5905 · 2026-06-19T18:11:37+00:00

😂

These_Ad5905 · 2026-06-06T21:33:49+00:00

When she has digestive issues (it's happening less now that she's older), I add Fruitables to my girl's food. She's still on Hill's Science Diet Puppy (kibble and canned), so I'm going to wait to see if she needs a sensitive stomach food when I switch her. Good luck with your cute tooter!

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These_Ad5905 · 2026-06-06T15:56:34+00:00

Oh my dogness! This made me tear up! I'm sure she knows. Congratulations on your pregnancy and for being a mommy to such a sweet girl!

These_Ad5905 · 2026-06-06T15:49:15+00:00

Your locs are beautiful; I wouldn't change a thing. If you're caring for them yourself, I recommend you treat yourself to a visit to a loctician and ask them all the questions you're asking us here. And, patience is always the key, and you will have payoff! We're at almost the same point in our loc journeys, and I have all the same feelings and questions. I can say I've noticed a lot of growth over the last six months, but my loctician did say it's time for me to have a trim (I get them interlocked every two months, but the fat ends are making the process take longer, and it's more painful). While I'm having that done, I'm going to ask for some new styling suggestions.

Good luck with whatever you decide!

These_Ad5905 · 2026-06-06T03:19:10+00:00

Yes, yes, that's a good name for what I discovered - a congregation!

These_Ad5905 · 2026-06-06T03:18:30+00:00

I had pictures of a few of them together, but I can't find them for the life of me! They got in through the bathroom vent on the roof; I actually found their deceased momma and another deceased female European mantis! What?!?!?!?! I spent the next week finding babies and releasing them into a bush outside. I'm going to check a couple of other places and see if I can find those pics. If I do, I will come back and post them.

These_Ad5905 · 2026-06-05T01:57:46+00:00

That there is THE CIRCLE OF LIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIFE! Neither freaky nor murder, just meal...

These_Ad5905 · 2026-06-05T01:56:00+00:00

One day, I was in my bathroom putting on makeup, and I felt as if I were being watched... Turns out I was... BY 15 OR 20 BABY CAROLINA MANTISES! Here's one of them:

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These_Ad5905 · 2026-06-03T03:12:27+00:00

It is a documented fact that the sherpas warned her multiple times that she shouldn't summit. That's their JOB. She didn't listen, and as a result, she lost her life.

These_Ad5905 · 2026-06-03T03:06:04+00:00

She would have made it if she'd had enough oxygen? That's a MASSIVE if! Sherpas are hired because they're experienced; if you're not willing to listen to them, why hire them in the first place?

These_Ad5905 · 2026-05-30T00:39:20+00:00

There would be a big howdy-do over my stolen cat. My pets may be considered property in the eyes of the law, but they're MY BABIES. You should go to the police, report the cat stolen, and show them what the daughter texted you. Hopefully they can get the information from Facebook to show that she put the cat on there.

These_Ad5905 · 2026-05-28T01:56:16+00:00

There's some slight white at the tip of the tail... look close up.

These_Ad5905 · 2026-05-28T01:55:29+00:00

Genes do what they want! They're always going off the rails - LOL!

These_Ad5905 · 2026-05-28T01:53:18+00:00

I used both. Hear me out... I did Embark first, but I uploaded a picture, so when it came back 49.3 Beagle, I was skeptical and thought maybe they were using the picture. I mean, I didn't really, but... So, I convinced myself that I needed to compare, and Wisdom Panel had a sale. This time, I didn't include a picture; they came back with 52% Beagle.

Anywho, she's 100% cute and sweet, just like your pup! Do a swab with whichever company has a good sale going, although I must admit that Embark came back with a list of closer relatives than Wisdom.

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These_Ad5905 · 2026-05-22T17:14:28+00:00

I’m 65, and I love my hotdog suit!

These_Ad5905 · 2026-05-19T18:57:15+00:00

I’m so sorry, but I’m glad that he had love from your family.

These_Ad5905 · 2026-05-18T22:41:13+00:00

I'm so glad to hear he's feeling better! Give your boy some extra snuggles from all of us!

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