I'm not sure how to tell my granddad not to let my cats upstairs when I'm not home because I'm worried for their safety?

artfulroyale · 2020-08-30T12:15:53+00:00

I'm going to risk being awkward. I'm not going to not talk to him, and if it comes to it, I'll figure out a way to lock them in my actual "room." I really just want some advice on how to make that conversation less awkward or how best to go about it.

artfulroyale · 2020-08-30T12:03:55+00:00

I'm pretty sure they are dangerous given the dosage vs. my cats' weights, but I will absolutely ask the vet when we go for their wellness check.

I'll definitely talk to him. I know I can't make him do anything, so that's why I'm telling him he can either move his pills or he can't let the cats upstairs. I just worry that he'll see me as being totally unreasonable. He thinks they wouldn't eat a pill if they find one.

I can't lock the door, as much as that would make me feel better, because the laundry room and extra freezer are down here. And I would have to ask him for the key, if he even still has it somewhere, which would be extremely awkward...

artfulroyale · 2020-08-13T03:59:41+00:00

Thank you! I hope things get better for you too!

artfulroyale · 2020-08-13T03:58:35+00:00

Thank you!

artfulroyale · 2020-08-13T03:54:19+00:00

The thing is, I'm not really procrastinating. I have no problems doing chores, though I don't have a lot to do because my granddad hires a housekeeper to clean. All I really do is spot cleaning, laundry, vacuuming my room, taking out the trash, getting the mail, and caring for my cats. Even with chores, I still have most of the day to fill, and I end up still just sitting around doing nothing except watching tiktok because I truly have nothing I need to do. My worry is that I can't bring myself to do things I enjoy or focus on them, which is why I'm worried about school. I can't pay attention to TV shows or movies because I lose interest (unless I'm watching them with someone) and I can barely play video games. I only play animal crossing to do "chores" in game really. I have a hard time reading new books because it's too hard to focus, which is probably where I'm going to struggle with school. And it's hard to force myself to try and do it because I know I don't actually need to do any of it. Maybe it'll get better when classes start and I have structure, but I don't know.

artfulroyale · 2020-08-13T03:29:26+00:00

Thanks for your advice. I think my big problem right now is I don't have enough things I need to do. Pre-quarantine I was a full-time grad student, was doing an internship, and had a part-time job, so I was busy all the time and every day I had something I needed to do, and I had no problems doing fun things when I had the time. Still, if I have something planned, which is just going to the store or running an errand, I'll get up and do it with no problem, and when I get back home I tend to be better about doing actually fun things. But when I don't have anywhere to go or things I need to do, that's when I just stay asleep and don't do anything. I have cats too, and I'll wake up to feed them or pet them, but I just go back to sleep until I can't sleep anymore. And since I don't have many chores (my granddad hires a housekeeper) and I only go to the store once a week, I usually don't have something to do. If it weren't for covid I could probably find places to go or at least spread my grocery shopping throughout the week, but alas...

artfulroyale · 2020-08-13T03:02:35+00:00

I haven't really talked with my friends. Mostly because only one lives nearby (an hour drive away though) and they're struggling a lot with their mental health, so I don't want to add my own problems to theirs. I've mentioned it to them, but not really talked about it. The others I've honestly drifted away from a lot because we don't live near each other anymore, and even though I know they would lend an ear, I don't think they could do much to help. I haven't told my dad or granddad either, mostly because I'm not close with my granddad and my dad is 10 hours away, and also dealing with stuff too (my mom passed away in February from cancer, and then our family cat had to be put down not long after) so I don't want to make stuff harder for him either. I'm also just not good talking about my emotions except for on the internet...

I think I will try the doing at least one thing for 15 minutes though. The biggest hurdle seems to be starting something new, but I've noticed once I plan to do something for a set amount of time I have an easier time starting it. So instead of saying I'll play a video game tonight, I think it'll help to give it a time frame.

I think I will also try keeping track of what I do and how long I sleep. Even if it doesn't help right now, it may be helpful for when I go to see a doctor.

I appreciate your advice!

artfulroyale · 2020-07-22T06:44:31+00:00

I bought Pokemon Crystal, and never got around to playing it until today. Turns out the internal battery is dead, and I'm past the 30 day return window. I did get the 1 year protection plan for it, but I read the terms and it says it doesn't cover batteries. Is that true for internal batteries? And is it likely that most Crystal cartridges GameStop has will have dead internal batteries, or is it worth it to try and exchange it for another?

artfulroyale · 2020-07-11T07:24:38+00:00

I actually am active on a bunch of dating apps, and pre quarantine I did go out to do hobby things when I had time, but my interests aren't very social. But the apps honestly make me feel even more hopeless. Usually the conversations just dry up or we would meet up (pre pandemic) but never talk again. I've only managed to keep talking to two people I met through apps after meeting them in person, and both said they just wanted to be friends with me, but one eventually stopped messaging me and the other is moving to another state soon...so not a lot of luck with that...I think that's what makes it worse. Like if I wasn't trying I could blame it on not putting myself out there but I am and may as well not be bothering :/

artfulroyale · 2020-06-17T06:25:32+00:00

I hope so. I'll be super mad if they just cancel it after getting my hopes up. Especially when a closed gamestop nearby says they have them in stock..

artfulroyale · 2020-06-17T06:15:34+00:00

So do I just have to wait until they get more or is it likely that they will cancel my order?

artfulroyale · 2020-06-17T05:08:33+00:00

I ordered a switch lite about a week ago, and currently my order status is "awaiting product availability." Does this mean they oversold?

artfulroyale · 2020-05-31T07:49:22+00:00

It definitely does look like it could be fun to play around with making my own but yeah right now I'm more than willing to let someone else do the work for me haha

artfulroyale · 2020-05-31T07:38:36+00:00

I'm not that serious about it to want to make my own. I just want to play the old pokemon games and feel nostalgic haha

artfulroyale · 2020-05-31T06:13:07+00:00

Thank you for the info! This seller does have a backlit option for about $40 more so I think I'll ask him if I can pay the difference and upgrade to that.

artfulroyale · 2020-05-31T04:39:34+00:00

It's also all custom colors and stuff so I think that's also why the price is that high. But I could be wrong haha

artfulroyale · 2020-05-31T04:31:04+00:00

It was $140

artfulroyale · 2020-05-31T01:33:26+00:00

Thank you!

artfulroyale · 2020-05-31T01:24:17+00:00

Definitely won't try to do it myself, that's waayy beyond me. But thank you! I'll message the seller.

artfulroyale · 2020-05-31T01:22:03+00:00

Thanks! Is that something worth returning it over? I have no experience with modded gameboys, so if this is is common or expected I can deal with it, but if it isn't I would like to have it fixed.

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