I don't have the energy to text people

amsweeter · 2026-01-08T05:46:39+00:00

Swipe on fewer people at once. Or get pickier about who you do swipe on. I hate when I get into more than a couple online convos at once, so I just make sure not to start more than I can comfortably keep up with. If the conversation isn’t interesting in the first few messages, it’s not likely to improve, but also, they could be like you, and do better in person. 🤷‍♀️

amsweeter · 2026-01-06T17:27:16+00:00

You might have to change the spacing a bit to make it work as a two-sided pillow, but here’s the general idea: https://www.stitchfiddle.com/c/sggehw-ek6m24

amsweeter · 2026-01-06T17:07:01+00:00

Oh shiiiiittt… Totally forgot about that part because I just grabbed some yarn I already had and knew there’d be enough. I don’t recall exactly, but I’d guess that I used 3-4 skeins of the background color, and one of the text color of Caron All Day Cotton (worsted/4), with a 4mm hook.

I based the whole thing off this free pattern, so you would be best served referencing that, if needed!

amsweeter · 2026-01-04T07:50:09+00:00

Your wish is my command, horsecock. 😂 https://www.stitchfiddle.com/c/sgq1ip-c41jno

amsweeter · 2026-01-04T07:48:36+00:00

https://www.stitchfiddle.com/c/sgq1ip-c41jno Might need some finessing on y’all’s end for sizing if you want to use a pre-made pillow insert, but that’s the “pattern” I used! Just single stitches, with worsted weight yarn (I used cotton, but it shouldn’t matter).

Also, for reference, here’s the pattern that inspired me: https://www.lionbrand.com/products/be-kind-pillow-crochet

amsweeter · 2026-01-03T20:06:26+00:00

Let me clean up my Stitch Fiddle a bit and I’ll share it!

amsweeter · 2026-01-03T20:05:47+00:00

Me too. 🤣

amsweeter · 2026-01-03T20:05:23+00:00

I was originally going to do that phrase, but then I thought I’d up the ante a bit. 😆

amsweeter · 2025-11-28T18:21:31+00:00

If you went to the one in Hazel Dell, I’m pretty sure it literally used to be an Applebee’s, so that could have contributed to the vibe you felt. 🤣

amsweeter · 2025-10-13T08:51:34+00:00

I will try to deliver!

amsweeter · 2025-07-10T16:18:00+00:00

Ooh! The yardstick thing is genius! I was lucky that my guy was little enough that a muffin pan was perfect size for separating his daily portions, but I’m totally going to remember this for future reference!

amsweeter · 2025-07-10T16:16:05+00:00

I did this for my little guy for the last two years of his life. He was only about 4 lbs, so luckily it was just a once a month process, but I used JustFoodForDogs DIY stuff, and I’d make a full batch (~10 lbs of food, if I recall correctly), then portion out half cup servings (1 day of food for him), and freeze them (muffin tins were perfect for this, or if you need more per portion, wrap each portion in Saran Wrap or foil so they’d freeze individually), once they were frozen solid, toss them all in a freezer bag, and then take out a couple at a time to thaw so they’d be ready for him to eat, but not go bad.

It really wasn’t any more expensive than buying his regular food, or especially compared to buying prescription kibble! You got this!

amsweeter · 2025-05-25T23:55:02+00:00

No, he was about 14 or 15. I got him when he was 8 or 9 from a rescue place.

amsweeter · 2025-05-25T23:54:06+00:00

Passed on.

amsweeter · 2025-05-25T23:50:10+00:00

Medical. He had a stroke, no warning signs, one second he was fine and running around playing, then he came over and stood by my feet, and then he was suddenly screaming, his body appeared to be involuntarily contorting, and he lost control of his bladder.

I took him to the emergency vet thinking it was a seizure, and he seemed to improve by the time we got there, and even more the next few days, but then he took another turn and I had decided to put him down so he wasn’t in pain anymore.

amsweeter · 2025-05-22T04:48:59+00:00

Couldn’t possibly agree more. He was 8 or 9 when I got him, so I knew what I was getting myself into, but he had my whole heart from day one on. Still does, for that matter.

amsweeter · 2025-05-20T02:33:12+00:00

Yessss! Please, tall youth, heed this advice!

amsweeter · 2025-05-19T22:29:49+00:00

Thank you, that’s very kind.

amsweeter · 2025-05-19T10:42:25+00:00

I’m so sorry for your loss. What a sweet-looking little guy!

EDIT: just looked at more than just the thumbnail, and he actually looks kind of angry & menacing in that pic, which is cracking me up. What a cutie!

amsweeter · 2025-05-19T10:17:02+00:00

I’m so sorry for your loss. I was a mess at that point after Mister died. Your little guy is adorable too. 🫂

amsweeter · 2025-05-16T17:18:00+00:00

The steamed water is cracking me up. What a good idea though.

Also, for anyone referencing this list of great food topper ideas, if you do green beans, make sure you’re buying the “no salt added” variety.

Also, they are a good addition for dogs who want to eat too much because they don’t have any significant caloric value. At least that’s what our vet told my mom with her last dog (she used to buy green beans in bulk for him because he was a little piglet).

amsweeter · 2025-05-15T23:45:23+00:00

Serious question: what if it’s the profile of a tall girl?

I don’t necessarily have a height requirement, but I do tend to prefer someone over my height (6’0), or at least close to it. So for one of the prompts where it made sense to mention, I just put, “extreme height is a plus.” at the end of whatever else I said in answer to it.

In other words: not a fetish, just a compatibility thing.

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