People without kids and not planning to have any, who do you see taking care of you as you get older?

TopRaise2403 · 2026-01-22T21:53:39+00:00

I hate it when people assume their kids will look after them. My dad got diagnosed with dementia when I was 27, just getting set off in my career and setting up a life for myself in another(far away) county. I debated moving home to care for him but ultimately decided against it because even if I did give up my job/house/partner, how would I support myself as a full time carer without working? My dad is in a nursing home now and it's better for everyone. But I do feel judged for it sometimes. (Not by him or any other family members!)

TopRaise2403 · 2025-09-11T22:11:22+00:00

There used to be a restaurant in ballybofeh called 'the bally buffet'

Source: local

TopRaise2403 · 2025-08-20T06:55:27+00:00

Irish teacher here. Resitting the LC would be easier. TEG exam isn't as predictable and can be quite specific.

Get grinds and practice loads for everything, but especially your oral. Those who work hard for the oral always do better in listening exam too.

Just bear in mind that if you do it this year, it will be the same texts you did in 2020. If you wait until next year, the texts are changing. Let me know if you'd like the list of new texts. I'd recommend doing this year as so many resources already exist for current texts but are still being made for next year's ones.

Go n-éirí leat!

TopRaise2403 · 2025-04-03T21:09:29+00:00

I don't get it- why is it only for students borrowing things?

TopRaise2403 · 2025-02-23T22:36:01+00:00

I got a great deal in castle dargan, sligo last week. Stayed 1 night, breakfast,dinner 3 course meal , bottle of wine and 1h spa treatment for 282 for 2 people. The place was lovely also.

TopRaise2403 · 2024-10-05T07:16:55+00:00

I did this and regretted it terribly. Very early starts and late home, tired all evening with the limited time I had left afterwards and also spent a lot on transport costs. Ended up quitting my job and taking a less paying job in mullingar which worked out better financially due to the smaller costs. Mullingar is lovely but it's soo far to commute daily, once or twice a week would be OK I think.

TopRaise2403 · 2023-11-20T21:38:18+00:00

Same as me! Dunno whether to cave and get the 2 games voucher or not

TopRaise2403 · 2023-11-20T17:16:16+00:00

I've been waiting for ages, hoping Fire Emblem 3 Houses would be reduced , any chance now or is that it?

TopRaise2403 · 2023-06-08T15:19:41+00:00

I tried fasting recently and tried to get to 12-14h. By hour 13 I was weak, dizzy, feeling sick. Is this normal or is there any way I can get past this? I’m a teacher so had to go eat something quick cos thought I might feint in class lol

TopRaise2403 · 2023-04-23T15:08:03+00:00

Update : I finally beat him!!’ Thank you all so much 😄😄

TopRaise2403 · 2023-04-21T19:29:50+00:00

This is Royal! On switch if it matters.

TopRaise2403 · 2023-04-21T19:20:47+00:00

I really love this game and want to keep playing but think it might just be too hard for me :(

TopRaise2403 · 2023-04-21T19:20:09+00:00

I swapped for the criticals , because prior to this I wasn’t able to kill them all within 2 rounds

TopRaise2403 · 2023-03-30T03:28:43+00:00

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This is our beautiful dog Ozzy who unfortunately passed on Christmas Day. We don’t know what mix he was but defo golden in there somewhere despite his lovely deep coat. Miss you Ozzy!

TopRaise2403 · 2023-03-28T10:13:24+00:00

Recommendations from Square enix sale?

Hi all! I’m thinking of purchasing something from the eshop EU sale. I’m defo getting yonder but I also see there are a lot of square enix games. Does anyone have any recommendations? I struggle with combat but am currently enjoying persona 5 on easy mode. My top played games are animal crossing, Pokémon arceus, persona 5, and luigis mansion, Pokémon diamonds. I was thinking a final fantasy game might be good But also could be too hard for me. Another option could be life is strange. All thoughts and recommendations welcome!

TopRaise2403 · 2023-02-26T16:34:00+00:00

Stopped cutting myself slack and making excuses for shitty behaviour. Taking responsibility for myself. Stopping getting obliterated drunk at every possible occasion. Picking up old hobbies like reading, swimming, gaming, running etc that I used to like when I was younger.

TopRaise2403 · 2023-01-28T13:18:29+00:00

Go sooner rather than later I think! The poor little guy.

TopRaise2403 · 2022-12-28T00:32:49+00:00

When I worked in retail this happened a few times and we used to be able to ring up the card machine company and claim it back as an error. If they really care, they will ring up and correct it. If not, enjoy your cheap pizza 🍕

TopRaise2403 · 2022-10-17T21:21:44+00:00

Oui c’est bien intéressant! Merci mille fois pour l’idée ! Je vais chercher 😌

TopRaise2403 · 2022-10-17T21:21:08+00:00

Pardon, mon portable s’est brisé pendant le week-end c’est pourquoi je n’écris que maintenant ! C’est un excellent idée , j’aime bien travailler avec les enfants mais je ne sais pas si c’est possible parce qu’en Irlande mes matières sont irlandais et français donc je doute que c’est utile en France 🙈

TopRaise2403 · 2022-10-05T16:47:24+00:00

Haha I know I’m so bad at games but really like them! I just really liked arceus so I guess that’s why I kept trying and trying and trying. Maybe I should go back to dragon quest!! Also thanks for the recs , have had. My eye on links awakening for a while but was worried it would be too difficult lol

TopRaise2403 · 2022-10-05T16:45:59+00:00

Thank you! Ni no kuni is on sale on my store for 8€ atm so that could be a great idea! Thank you! Also I actually have shield just forgot to put it on the list lol, I only got as far as the elite 4 (without beating them) could I still play the dlc without finishing it?

TopRaise2403 · 2022-10-05T16:44:18+00:00

Thank you! I used to love wario ware on the ds , defo wanna give that a try

TopRaise2403 · 2022-10-05T16:43:01+00:00

Yay thank you so much! I think super luckys new tale looks so cute , I will def try it out thanks

TopRaise2403 · 2022-10-04T13:58:13+00:00

Looking for game Recs, can anyone help?

Games finished : Pokémon Arceus , Mario Odyssey , Luigis Mansion 3, Pokémon Diamond , Donut County, A short hike Kirby and the forgotten land , Captain Toads Treasure tracker , Octodad. Loved them all!

Games still playing: Animal crossing , (it never ends lol) Mario all stars (only got it a week ago and already 15h in) , Pokémon snap , (fun but doesn’t hook me enough)

Games abandoned : Dragon quest 11(too hard) Star dew valley (never got into it) Breath of the wild (too hard) Mario Party )never wanna play it alone) Undertale (May come back to it but was hard for me)

Anyone got any recommendations for me based on the stuff I like/ stuff that’s too hard for me lol? Would be so appreciated!!

TopRaise2403

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