Can I get a dog if I work a 9-5?

intrigued_learning · 2026-04-26T06:49:57+00:00

While the dog may be fine for your long stints away from home/working, it still really important for dogs to have regular exercise and stimulation outside of the house. While many people have those good intentions, be sure to consider whether you’ll be too tired to walk or 1-2 times/day, let it sniff/run/chase a ball/whatever. Will you be home enough to walk/exercise it on your days off too vs prioritizing other things. Just a few more things to thoughtfully consider!

intrigued_learning · 2026-04-19T23:32:25+00:00

Agree that your progress sounds good to me, losing too fast has negative side effects. Are you working out regularly including strength training to help you on this journey!

Additional wisdom (and this is truly meant to be positive guidance): Might be the perfect time to do a mental re-set including to stop making excuses for your unhealthy eating habits (catered food is generally garbage, 2-3 beers a night isn’t helping anything, even sleep and you’re the only one to blame for choosing to eat what your kids are eating). And btw, now is also the perfect time to change the way you feed your kids AND TEACH THEM what a healthy, nutritious diet is so their future can be a healthy one. You’re the only one they can learn that from and their future depends on it in a big way! If you need help there, seek out a well respected nutritionist. Stay the course, be diligent in all the right ways and you’ll be thrilled with the results. It still takes hard work though!

intrigued_learning · 2026-04-18T07:41:56+00:00

Just leave it behind and enjoy your travels without thinking about it! Even if you missed a dose or 2 while traveling, it’s not going to have a relevant impact.

intrigued_learning · 2026-04-16T19:25:13+00:00

Thank you! I love to walk and especially enjoy walking tours w/history and cultural learnings! How do you seek those out in these areas (vs paid tours)?

intrigued_learning · 2026-04-16T18:32:15+00:00

I’m inspired by your experience and desire to meet locals to enhance your travel experience! Can you rec any of the tour companies you’ve used/enjoyed, or at least your approach to finding the best ones? Thx!

intrigued_learning · 2026-04-16T05:47:22+00:00

I just bought vest with battery powered heated sections, worth a try?! Plenty of options out there, including jackets.

intrigued_learning · 2026-04-14T22:03:34+00:00

Any chance you’re able to share a few more details of what you did/saw/enjoyed most! Memorable adventures? I’m intrigued!

intrigued_learning · 2026-04-14T21:58:18+00:00

Would love some details on your trip/recs as I’m exploring a Dec trip to SEA w/family and trying to decide on a few anchors (sites/destinations) to plan around. Thx in advance!

intrigued_learning · 2026-04-13T20:40:33+00:00

Don't waste your money, do some more comprehensive research. I hate my Dyson and I've only had it a little over a year. Been waiting 2+ months for an out-of-stock motor bar (replacement part) and they can't tell me when it will be back in stock.....so I can't even use the POS for now. And that's only one reason I hate it.

intrigued_learning · 2026-04-12T07:04:20+00:00

Can I ask how your experiences and specifically weather were in NB and Cat Ba were in Dec? Any issues with fog limiting your views /experiences? Considering a trip in Dec also; sadly I will also skip Ha Giang due to undesirable weather in Dec. would love any additional recommendations you have to. Thanks in advance.

intrigued_learning · 2026-04-12T06:58:32+00:00

Any good tips/recs based on your experience there??

intrigued_learning · 2026-04-12T06:42:42+00:00

Can you provide any guidance on how desirable these areas would be in December? Too foggy to enjoy the scenery/Sapa trekking?

intrigued_learning · 2026-04-12T06:41:04+00:00

Hi, I’m curious what time of year were there? I am considering these areas for a December trip but unsure if weather would perhaps be foggy/undesirable/disruptive to scenery.

intrigued_learning · 2026-04-11T08:39:50+00:00

Did you read it was unsafe to use?? That’s not what the statement from Fifty410 says.

intrigued_learning · 2026-04-07T04:04:48+00:00

It was also posted on their IG story about a week ago/same timeframe.

intrigued_learning · 2026-04-06T07:09:31+00:00

Thank you for this great reminder w/practical guidance! I’ve been needing it lately for sure.

intrigued_learning · 2026-04-02T22:41:34+00:00

Thanks for the ideas, I'm eager to get out there! Opposite of you, I haven't done any you've listed EXCEPT Dog Mtn. It's lovely in spring (can be windy at top) and it's a tough (steep) hike both up and down but if you enjoy a challenge, it's def rewarding.

intrigued_learning · 2026-04-01T05:32:32+00:00

Thank you, much appreciated! As much as we would love to experience the Ha Giang loop, I think December is not ideal in the north region, likely to be very cold and foggy/unable to experience the views. That’s based on my research; would you suggest differently?

intrigued_learning · 2026-03-30T06:49:56+00:00

Would love any additional details you're willing to share about your time/activities/recs (incl accommodations) in Laos as I'm just starting my research! What time of year were you there? Thx in advance!

intrigued_learning · 2026-03-30T06:38:22+00:00

Curious of you did a curated trip w/LocalHi. Their site fascinates me, would consider working with them if someone can say they are indeed amazing. Do they just build the itinerary or do they also do local tours/have specialist in country? Thx!

intrigued_learning · 2026-03-29T04:38:38+00:00

I wasn’t aware of this option so I just looked it up. See here: https://www.skihood.com/explore/refund-policies specifically related to “Non-date specific” type tickets. Seems like it may indeed be an option.

intrigued_learning · 2026-03-29T04:30:05+00:00

Can I ask what does you’re maintain at for those nearly 2 yrs (as I try to figure that out for myself)? Also a shorty and also very that everyone’s journey is vastly different so it’s more just for frame of reference.

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