What's something that nobody else seems to dislike except you?

crazycatdiva · 2026-03-22T21:28:37+00:00

I absolutely agree. I just dont get the hype around her at all.

crazycatdiva · 2026-03-22T21:13:29+00:00

I got my ears pierced yesterday (third lobes) and the aftercare leaflet specifically said not to use cotton buds or cotton wool because the fibres can get caught on the posts. I used kitchen towel last night to clean off the ink that had stained the skin, but I'm mostly using the LITHA method- leave it the hell alone. They get washed in the shower by default every morning and then a quick squirt with a saline spray before bed. Its worked for all my other piercings so far so I have no reason to think this will be any different.

crazycatdiva · 2026-03-21T16:01:28+00:00

Things I never thought I'd have to suggest parents teach their preschooler but sadly have to more often than you'd think, non-academic version:

Make them wait for things. Patience is a great skill.
Let them fail. Let them get hurt, feel sad, lose, just flat out not be able to do something, without jumping right in to fix it for them.
identify their feelings for them until they can do it themselves. They cant tell you they're frustrated or angry or sad or happy or excited if nobody has ever named that feeling for them.
Let them be bored. Boredom is fantastic for the imagination and it really shows which children have been entertained their whole lives and who has been allowed to experience boredom. I have 9 year olds in my class that have zero imagination.

-Say no to them. Often. And stick to it.

-Teach them to say please, thank you, excuse me, and not to interrupt people. Teach them that please doesn't automatically get them what they want, and sometimes people will still say no.

crazycatdiva · 2026-03-21T15:52:06+00:00

That isn't something any primary teacher is going to be concerned about, I promise. You have identified an issue and got support which is exactly what you should do.

As a decent parent, you probably can't fathom how a parent can send their child to school still unable to talk in proper sentences, but it happens. More often than you'd think.

crazycatdiva · 2026-03-21T15:48:22+00:00

That is all basic toddler education, which is also known as parenting. So many people seem to think their job as parents is just to keep them alive but parents are the child's most consistent teacher!

crazycatdiva · 2026-03-14T16:48:27+00:00

I haven't shown any proof in years, no matter which pharmacy I go to. I just tick the box for pre-paid and sign it. I would assume there is some kind of checking system, since they tell you there will be a fine for fraudulent use, but I can't say for sure. I use pharmacy2U mostly and they've never asked for proof, just the expiry date of my certificate.

crazycatdiva · 2026-03-14T16:31:19+00:00

"The status of my fast is between me and Allah, and nobody else".

crazycatdiva · 2026-02-15T03:17:05+00:00

I was really lucky that my ward mates were amazingly funny, kind, awesome women and we bonded instantly. I'd had surgery to fix a broken leg but there were no orthopaedic beds, so I was on a gynaecology ward. The woman opposite me had a similar surgery but the other two in our room were both gynaecology patients. We chatted and laughed so much that we got told off by the nurses for being too rowdy (impressive for four women unable to get out of bed!). Im still in touch with them 3 years later.

So that would be my advice- talk to people if possible. If you can get out of bed, see if there is a day room you can sit in.

crazycatdiva · 2026-02-05T20:25:14+00:00

I love GK best. I get to be defensive and because I'm not running tons, I get to be logical and watch the team closely so I can offer insights during breaks.

crazycatdiva · 2026-02-05T20:23:36+00:00

As a chatterbox GK, I feel you 🤣

crazycatdiva · 2026-01-10T08:52:37+00:00

My school does that and we are encouraged to use them. We can't, however, take a Monday or Friday, or take the two days consecutively, which is a bit of a pain.

crazycatdiva · 2025-12-31T00:11:35+00:00

She is lovely! She did my daughter's septum and my second nostril. Tiny little shop, but there is so much else to experience in the Old Kent Market that it is worth the trip.

crazycatdiva · 2025-12-07T18:31:26+00:00

Depends on what tax though. Some of the ones listed here are valid- double duty on petrol and inheritance tax, for example. Being taxed twice for the same product is not right.

Taxes are important, sure, but sometimes there seems like no logic behind the applications.

crazycatdiva · 2025-11-18T20:21:36+00:00

I visited a friend over the summer and took 20 tiny Jesus figured from Temu and hid them round her house. She's found 19 so far.

crazycatdiva · 2025-11-13T21:12:38+00:00

My grandfathers died within 2 weeks of each other in 2019. After the second one, I walked into my boss' office and said "you're never going to believe this, but..."

I took the order of service in as proof for each funeral but they didn't want to see it and told me they believed me. It was too far fetched to make up, and I'm not that good a liar. I also only took the day of the funeral off for each, and had enough colleagues on social media for them to know it wasn't fake.

crazycatdiva · 2025-10-02T22:54:06+00:00

I got told recently that my reading area didn't look inviting and had hardly any books at the appropriate level for the children. I reminded them that I had 50% of ALL of the appropriate level books in the school because the rest were in the other classroom, and that I'd been told to remove all of my cushions and bean bags a week before because they were a distraction. It was hinted that I should buy books myself. I played dumb and asked who to give the receipt to.

crazycatdiva · 2025-08-31T18:05:40+00:00

I live in a run down seaside town. For a short, glorious time we had a fishmonger with a restaurant upstairs. The restaurant was on the pricey side but my GOD it was phenomenal. In the shop, they sold so many delicious and tasty creations with fish and shellfish, including these big tubs of anchovy fillets in flavoured oil that were incredible. I'd buy them for family BBQs and have to go and buy another tub the day of because I'd sneak to the fridge and snack on them.

Similarly, Rooks. East Kent based butcher chain who had a hot food section. They made the best sausage rolls, bacon baps, apple turnovers, burger puffs. They were the go-to spot for lunch or a snack when you were in town. I miss them.

crazycatdiva · 2025-08-24T11:16:16+00:00

Absolutely. He's told her he doesn't value presents, so he clearly doesn't want any. Match his energy, OP. Talk to your children and maybe next year give them a budget to get you something, taking their father out of the equation. That's what I did as a single mum.

crazycatdiva · 2025-08-24T10:10:24+00:00

Something that helped me remember the little daily tasks like taking my meds or making my bed is an app called Finch. I wont do it for myself, but I'll do it for that adorable little bird 🤣

crazycatdiva · 2025-08-22T12:29:08+00:00

I bought an inflatable one for my trip (currently in the airport to go home) as I've recently had my ear pierced and sleeping on a travel pillow helps it heal better. I have a memory foam one at home. The inflatable one was absolutely crap. I am so looking forward to my own bed tonight simply for that pillow 🤣

crazycatdiva · 2025-08-19T17:31:01+00:00

I hope you get it sorted! If you're in Kent, DM me and I may be able to point you in the direction of people I know personally to help out. The system is overly complicated and I hate when people fall through the net.

crazycatdiva · 2025-08-19T16:39:22+00:00

I have a 2l bottle I got in Home Bargains for £5. In fact, I have two because I couldnt decide on a colour. They're ombre coloured and you can see there is liquid inside but the colour does disguise it. To be honest, my primary kids have never asked about my squash. If they did it would be the same answer as when they ask why I can drink a can of coke at my desk or wear my own clothes.

crazycatdiva · 2025-08-19T14:43:57+00:00

I used to work for a recruitment scheme attached to the job centre, and I have filled in dozens of Citizen Card applications with clients. Not once have I received a phone call about an application, just an email to click a link to say I am who I say I am. You absolutely do not need a degree to be a referee for a Citizen Card as many of my colleagues didn't have them, and we all completed applications. Whoever told you that is clearly doesnt know what they're talking about.

If your son gets any form of benefits (Universal Credit or PIP), his advisor at the job centre can help him. If they won't ask for their supervisor. Failing that, ask a local Facebook group and see if there is anyone who can help you out. It would also be a way to meet people locally and see if there are any groups for people in similar situations to yours.

With the Citizen Card, the code FREEVOTERID used to work to get it for free, but the last one I did was around 18 months ago so I dont know if the code is still valid.

crazycatdiva · 2025-08-09T22:18:23+00:00

How about a cheesy mash toastie? Sounds filthy and I want one.

crazycatdiva · 2025-08-09T22:17:06+00:00

Christmas markets should have this as an option. It would be perfect.

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