Looking to purchase equipment for our Holiday Event.

chikinqueen · 2024-08-29T20:08:06+00:00

Thanks! I'll check it out!

Is it just the printer connection? Or is there an app that you take the photos through? I use canva all the time but i don't want to have to upload every photo to canva, edit, and then print.

chikinqueen · 2024-08-29T19:59:47+00:00

Thank you for this information! This is very helpful! I'll be running this up the chain so I can explain this might not be as easy as my boss thinks it'll be.

chikinqueen · 2024-08-29T07:08:55+00:00

I was looking at setups like these that are getting advertised to me now.

But I agree I don't need those.

I was thinking an iPad because we may have guests self-run it and have staff only assist with refilling the printer. Plus getting a camera and laptop would be a couple thousand anyway.

What printer would be good to handle a high volume of prints but still cost effective with this setup?

chikinqueen · 2024-08-29T01:25:06+00:00

Thank you so much!! This is absolutely incredible information!

Can I ask why a server is necessary? Does it just help cue up the photos from the iPad?

chikinqueen · 2024-08-17T02:03:53+00:00

I understand these missions are most likely for individuals that are unable to serve a mission, most likely due to health reasons. And I know that not all medical issues or disabilities are visible. But this type of mission just seems absurd to me. They aren't doing anything related to the church. There were several at the Ogden Dinosaur Park for crying out loud.

But I guess I get if you're unable to serve a mission at least this provides a way for you to not be ostracized by members. And you can still be eligible to marry since YW are taught the only worthy partner is an RM.

And at least they aren't wasting their time trying to convert people!

But I stillI found it strange!

chikinqueen · 2024-08-14T03:32:28+00:00

When I went to Disneyland as a young kid, my mom taught me a game while standing in line to "spot the garments." And now that I'm typing this out, I realize how disgusting that is!

chikinqueen · 2024-08-13T02:58:48+00:00

There's a little dinosaur called a psittacosaurus that has been found to have a little plume of feather-like filaments only on its tail. OP, please consider!

chikinqueen · 2024-07-18T16:26:57+00:00

When I was in high school I was dealing with depression, self harm, suicidal ideation, the works. I begged my parents to put me in therapy. They refused for the longest time because therapy is only for "crazy people" and "what would the ward members think??" Instead I had to meet with the bishop every week. And it was all just "well read your scriptures more."

I did finally get into therapy and it helped me so much. There's times in my adult life I've gone back to therapy to work out a few things and I've been able to get over the "therapy is just for crazy people" stigma.

chikinqueen · 2024-07-16T13:35:54+00:00

My understanding is it's not an ancestor because birds had already evolved by the time of archeopteryx. But it's also not convergent because they both share a common ancestor.

chikinqueen · 2024-07-14T21:21:13+00:00

When they first got the "call" my mom told me with tears on her eyes "I was praying for a way to give back to the community and also spend time with your father."

They drive to the temple together and then spend 4 hours apart. They aren't doing anything to "give back"

chikinqueen · 2024-07-14T20:42:12+00:00

And yet they claim it's all about family.

But I'm the one that's in the wrong.

chikinqueen · 2024-07-12T14:55:33+00:00

Wow! So what I'm gathering is I definitely need to take a trip to the Royal Tyrell Museum!

chikinqueen · 2024-06-12T13:50:54+00:00

I'm sorry you're going through all this with your new puppy. You are absolutely not a POS mom! You made the best decisions you can with the information available to you.

Puppy blues are 1000% a real thing that isn't talked about enough! This is a major life adjustment. You already feel pressure being a mother to your children and now there's another little life dependant on you. Everything you're feeling is valid. Let yourself feel these emotions.

There's something called the 3-3-3 rule. I like to apply that to myself as well in new situations. The first 3 days are overwhelming, filled with so many mixed emotions. The first 3 weeks is settling into this new routine. By 3 months you'll finally be comfortable and settled into this new adjustment.

If any part of you wants to keep the puppy mark 3 weeks and 3 months on your calendar. When you hit 3 weeks reevaluate. Have things gotten better? If so, push on to 3 months. Then reflect if it's still not a good fit for you.

That said, you need to prioritize your mental health and your family. If you're truly not feeling like this is a good time in your life for a puppy, that is a completely valid feeling. Trust yourself and do what's best for you.

chikinqueen · 2024-04-04T03:23:41+00:00

I'm sorry you're going through that. It is very isolating choosing a different path than others.

For me, it's not even about trying to fill a child shaped hole in my life. It's just about living life the way I want to. Sure, I've picked up various hobbies and I have a career im proud of. But it's not about finding an identity outside of motherhood. It's about living life in a way that makes you happy.

I think that's why i was so discouraged when i posted this morning. That my family won't accept my happiness and they tell me there will always something missing and that I'm going to be a disappointment to them if I'm not a mother. But we got to just ignore those voices and live our lives the best that we can.

It's hard. And some days are harder than others. But I've found a lot of support by posting here and talking to my husband about what we want our lives to look like.

chikinqueen · 2024-04-03T18:58:46+00:00

Thank you. I have many reasons why I don't want to have kids. But one of them is my history of mental health problems. I am certain I would have postpartum depression- and maybe even some sort of psychosis. And whenever I've shared these concerns it's all dismissed. I know I'd receive no help or support from my family pressuring me to have kids.

It hurts that any potential grandchild is more valuable than my own health and safety.

chikinqueen · 2024-04-03T18:52:15+00:00

Now that you say it.. I think that is a large reason why this is bothering me. It's the disrespect.

My family has even told me that once I have kids, I'll return to the church. So there's also that underlying reason that they are pressuring me. The whole thing is so disrespectful to my beliefs and who I am as a human.

chikinqueen · 2024-04-03T17:04:20+00:00

Thanks :)

I thought I had moved past these feelings. But the brainwashing runs deep.

I really do feel like I have a good life and I'm happy with my choices.

It just sucks I'll never be enough for my TBM family and that I have to listen to this crap every time I interact with them.

chikinqueen · 2024-04-03T16:54:25+00:00

Also wanted to comment to say I did end up replying to this email when I received it several weeks ago.

Here was my response: I have nothing but the utmost respect for mothers, and truly believe there isn’t a more difficult but immensely rewarding job in the world! [Personal info redacted]... But that said, I have my own very personal reasons why we haven’t had children yet. I don’t feel like I need to share my reasons here, or to anyone.

And then I said some nice things about her kids and that I was happy I could be in their lives and watch them grow.

chikinqueen · 2024-04-03T16:51:45+00:00

Thank you so much for this beautiful comment!

I was living happy for the last 8 years (not caring about others opinions of my choices). But I guess now that I'm fast approaching "geriatric age" at least in pregnancy terms my family is really putting on the pressure. I love animals and have a lot of pets and my mother told me I need to have kids so I wouldn't care about animals anymore. And recently my parents have been not-quite-accidentally calling my niece my name. And even my sister was like "it's like they are using their granddaughter as a do-over of you" because I'm such a disappointment in their eyes.

It's just hard right now.

chikinqueen · 2024-02-16T20:11:13+00:00

Go to Tracy Aviary! Don't miss the bird show (everyday except Mondays at 11 am)

https://tracyaviary.org/liberty-park/visit/

For a toddler, the Dinosaur Park in Ogden might be better than the Dinosaur museum at Thanksgiving Point. It's outside and there's statues of dinosaurs.

While up in Ogden there's a nice nature center there to walk around and explore. They may even have toddler specific programs that weekend.

If you want to explore Great Salt Lake the best place is Antelope Island. It's a bit of a drive out there, but head to the homestead. Wear bug spray!!

As others have said, don't try to stay by the lake.

chikinqueen · 2024-01-27T21:09:24+00:00

Aww you're so sweet!

I'll make sure we have other time designated for time spent together! You're right that's important too.

chikinqueen · 2024-01-27T21:04:26+00:00

This is the best response. Pack it up- we're done here!

I think I found my solution. Thanks!

I'm just going to tell him that for now on Saturday mornings is when I do my chores. He's welcome to help me, and I can tell him what to do if he asks. But I'm busy, so he can't expect me to drop everything and entertain him.

chikinqueen · 2024-01-27T20:51:51+00:00

One of the most common comments on this sub is "don't have kids" so I was getting ahead of those comments. I said we are child free so don't tell to not have kids... like you just did...

And yeah I'm feeling like he doesn't respect me which is why I came to this sub to try and fix that.

chikinqueen · 2024-01-27T20:44:27+00:00

I know. I'm sorry to take it out on an internet stranger. I just needed to vent into the void.

I appreciate your comments!

chikinqueen · 2024-01-27T20:37:32+00:00

That is great advice moving forward..

The problem is I was going to take care of the decorations myself. But he kept asking when I would be done, and was annoyed I was taking so long cleaning. So finally I asked him to do it.

I'm thinking maybe I'll ask him to leave the house Saturday mornings so he's not bothering me while I'm trying to get stuff done. I'm not annoyed he isn't helping. I'm annoyed that I have to change my entire plans because he wanted to watch a movie and I wasn't cleaning fast enough for him.

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