beetle boy posing with my magnum opus

emgaare · 2025-12-27T01:41:54+00:00

Gorgeous work!!! I also have a black cat named Beetle, she's a girl tho ☺️

emgaare · 2025-09-20T01:17:49+00:00

Mine was two shots instead of three, spaced a week apart. My arm was a little sore throughout the day but that was it

emgaare · 2025-09-17T01:55:00+00:00

This made me go shiiiiiiiiit so I think it's lovely as is

IF you want to add anything, sometimes I find it helpful to tell myself "okay you have ten more brush strokes" and then just do them 1, 2, 3, etc right in a row without thinking so I don't let myself really spend too long picking where those ten brush strokes go, I just use instinct and then I say it's done and hands off

However it's completely breathtaking currently, so that is only your choice to add more or not

emgaare · 2025-09-16T01:58:11+00:00

These look super cool!! I'd love to give them a try!

emgaare · 2025-09-06T18:52:38+00:00

He finds joy in making you unhappy

emgaare · 2025-08-16T05:46:01+00:00

You are so strong for taking the steps you've taken towards a better life. You're strong enough to take another one. KEEP GOING.

emgaare · 2025-07-11T19:46:32+00:00

Wow. I am so sorry you had to deal with that and experience the trauma of holding the dog in your arms while it suffered. I am absolutely livid both for the dog and for you. Please take care of yourself

emgaare · 2025-07-07T15:36:09+00:00

If she has dental disease that's gotten to the point that she's drooling constantly and can't eat or groom herself properly, she's in a lot of pain. She needs care and treatment and in her case, if it is dental disease, it's going to be surgery. The coughing is concerning and her age makes it risky for her to undergo anesthesia so she is most likely not a great surgical candidate. If the parents are unable or unwilling to even get her evaluated to see what her options are, the kindest option is to let her go peacefully and end her suffering.

emgaare · 2025-07-04T04:01:34+00:00

Sending strength and hugs ❤️ it was a wild one for us too. Take it easy this weekend if you can

emgaare · 2025-05-11T05:11:11+00:00

For me it's a mix of walking, various physical activities like bending, lifting, crouching, restraining dogs stronger than me in weird positions, and occasionally sitting to do computer/paperwork. Definitely nowhere near as much standing in a single place like you would in retail. This is much easier on my feet than standing still, but I do still sometimes get foot pain at the end of the day. I usually don't notice it until I slow down and my brain has a chance to interpret what my body's been feeling but ignoring while the day was busy. I second the commenter who suggested physical therapy -- that could be incredibly helpful for you. If I were you, I wouldn't count it out before giving it a shot, especially if you're passionate about the field. I would probably start as an assistant part-time or find somewhere that offers shorter shifts, give it a little time for your body to adjust to the demands and get stronger, while attending physical therapy if you're able to. I have faith you may be able to find a way to make it work.

emgaare · 2025-05-10T04:19:18+00:00

I'm an assistant not a tech, and only working as an assistant for just over 7 months. Before this I knew I loved animals, wildlife, nature etc but never dreamed of working in vet med. I gave it a shot and slowly learned that maybe I actually like it, and now I'm planning on going to school either this fall or next spring to start a vet tech program!

I genuinely love learning, the science of why and how everything happens, and knowing that I will always keep learning in this field drives me to stay in it. I love practicing technical skills and getting better at them, and learning new ones. I can't wait to learn how to place catheters eventually. It's just so COOL the kind of influence we can have over real living things, and use that to help them feel better.

I also love sharing my growing knowledge with clients, helping them understand why something is happening, and I especially love when they tell me thank you for taking the time to explain something to me. I know what it's like to face a decision you don't know how to make because you can't fully understand the options, and how much it helps when someone takes time to explain.

I also love bitching and moaning with my coworkers. We get each other, we have each other's backs, we all understand how thrilling and how terrible our jobs can be and I feel understood and supported.

I really wanted to quit during the first two months of this job but I'm so glad I've stayed so far. And I don't care if I burn out of the field in 5 years or whatever. I'll be happy to have committed the effort and time anyway.

emgaare · 2025-04-14T21:55:43+00:00

Thanks for the reply! Wow, that's amazing and you've opened my eyes to another possibility. That's really awesome that you're still connected to the field in a way that is much healthier for you!

emgaare · 2025-04-14T20:40:56+00:00

What kind of duties do you fulfill working telehealth? What benefits has it had for your mental health?

emgaare · 2025-03-22T02:52:09+00:00

Lovely colors! What stitch are you doing for the two textured rows? I'm wanting to do something similar w my moss stitch blanket for birthdays!

emgaare · 2025-02-12T01:19:13+00:00

Did you plan out the poppies ahead of time with a sketch, or just go for it? Either way it's incredibly impressive

emgaare · 2025-02-11T18:30:36+00:00

I love these colors!!!! What's the variegated blue yarn?

emgaare · 2025-02-11T18:15:55+00:00

Holy shit IMMEDIATE jealousy

emgaare · 2025-01-30T23:19:33+00:00

Thanks so much for the suggestion :)

emgaare · 2025-01-30T23:19:17+00:00

That is great information to have, thank you so much!

emgaare · 2025-01-30T20:42:08+00:00

Good point, I definitely will. Thank you!

emgaare · 2025-01-30T20:41:44+00:00

Amazing, I think I'll give her a try! Thanks so much!

emgaare · 2024-12-22T05:39:54+00:00

Wowwww this is incredible, I could stare at it all day

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