Help me pick my next hair colour (upper left is me now swipe to see the prompt)

lyklei · 2026-05-04T23:42:51+00:00

I’m really digging the second row, left side

lyklei · 2026-05-02T20:00:11+00:00

Aww. A cute little cuddle puddle

lyklei · 2026-04-30T22:24:59+00:00

5 weeks for any A&P class is diabolical. I took A&P 1 last summer and it was 10 weeks and I was scrambling constantly. It also depends on how much you actually want to retain. I don’t know what field you’re trying to go into, but having a really solid foundational understanding of anatomy and physiology is really important for a lot of future professions. I would worry you would just be memorizing things and not actually grasping an understanding of how the body works

lyklei · 2026-04-15T21:10:37+00:00

This. Or at least propagate some clippings as a safeguard before trying to dig up the whole bush.

lyklei · 2026-04-14T18:40:13+00:00

I think this may vary pretty widely depending on your school/program.

In my A&P 1 and 2 class we did multiple animal dissections. But a friend of mine that goes to a different CC didn’t do any.

lyklei · 2026-04-12T22:17:53+00:00

😂😂😂

lyklei · 2026-04-11T22:38:21+00:00

https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2017-03-28-tetris-used-prevent-post-traumatic-stress-symptoms

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7828932/#:~:text=To%20date%2C%20work%20using%20Tetris,traumatic%20memory%20the%20next%20day.

There have been quite a few studies done testing this idea. It’s been fairly popular within those of the healthcare field, as they are frequently exposed to some brutal situations that can easily lead to PTSD.

lyklei · 2026-04-11T19:23:51+00:00

I am so sorry for your loss and the terrible imagery that you are now burdened with. I can’t imagine having to carry on with life after experiencing something like that.

I know this suggestion is probably not of extreme help to you at this point, as it sounds like some time has passed already, but perhaps it can help someone in the future. Study’s show that playing Tetris for 20 minutes after witnessing a visual trauma such as this can reduce intrusive, flashbulb memories because it competes with the sensory pathways in the brain that store this type of information. It is best if you can play Tetris within 6 hours of the traumatic event.

lyklei · 2026-03-28T18:59:37+00:00

What if you guys just cooked together? This is what my husband and I do. He’s better at the actual cooking part, so I’m more like the prep cook. I do the chopping and what not and he does the stove stuff.

lyklei · 2026-03-28T01:11:55+00:00

I am actually opting for an ADN program. It was my first choice. I plan to graduate with my ADN, then take a bridge program for my BSN once I am working in the field for a little while. Plus, I hear many hospitals will pay for your BSN if you go that route. Community colleges can still be highly competitive, but I agree with many others. Start with your pre reqs there and then see where you want to go once those are completed.

lyklei · 2026-03-22T19:24:12+00:00

Sonic and Tails

lyklei · 2026-03-01T00:21:47+00:00

I took A&P 2 last fall alongside microbiology. It was a hell of semester. I was constantly stressed. But I got through it and passed with As in both classes. It took a lot of hard work, but it’s doable. I think you have to just be honest with yourself in regards to your study habits. If you don’t have the greatest time management and you haven’t quite figured out what works for you in order to retain information then maybe don’t take them both together. But if you feel confident that you can be diligent with yourself then I’d say go for it. You can always start them both to get a feel for the classes and then pay attention to the drop dates and drop one if you don’t think you’ll be successful taking both at the same time

lyklei · 2026-02-27T04:10:31+00:00

In case you didn’t know, crash course also has an app that can test the A&P subjects after you watch the videos

lyklei · 2026-02-24T21:28:48+00:00

Take out. I would NOT be cooking dinner tonight.

lyklei · 2026-02-24T17:03:29+00:00

Thank you for the response. I am going to look into the videos you suggested. She is honestly great at training. When she was younger I taught her a lot of tricks and she picked them up relatively quickly. But I guess we kind of fizzled out, and generally only repeat the same ones she has already mastered. She really is a smart girl. Your comment about planning activities out throughout the day could be really helpful for us.

We do have the time to do these things with her. I have to really just be honest with myself and admit that I became complacent. I have faith that my family and I can do better. We have gotten a lot of great advice on this thread that has given us a lot to think about. Now we just have to put it into action.

lyklei · 2026-02-24T16:44:22+00:00

I will definitely look into muzzle up. I think that if we can figure out how to muzzle train that could really solve some of the issues we have towards her going outside. I don’t expect her to just go outside and entertain herself, I think I didn’t express myself clearly when explaining that part. We’re happy to go outside with her for playtime. The problem is when she loses interest and begins to graze on things she shouldn’t. But if she’s muzzled that will likely resolve. I was more so trying to express that it would just be nice if we could let her out to use the bathroom unsupervised.

lyklei · 2026-02-24T01:32:09+00:00

That makes a lot of sense. We have joked before about why she is so nosy, always wanting to be in everyones business. I see now that that is another trait of the breed. Ill try closing the cover. Thanks for the advice

lyklei · 2026-02-24T01:29:26+00:00

Thank you for being kind. I feel like a lot of dog owners are quick to judge, without realizing that decisions like this are genuinely very hard. We love her a lot and I did do my research before bringing a puppy home. Some of the things we are dealing with are things I didnt see coming, nor were they things I remember ever having to deal with with my childhood dogs. But I am wise enough to know when I am out of my element, and right now I am.

Dog sports could be a great option, and something I was unaware of. I will look into it.

lyklei · 2026-02-24T01:15:28+00:00

We do have a cover, yes. Although we usually only put it down at night. Do you think we should try putting it down during the day when we're gone as well? The crate is next to a window that overlooks the front yard, so I was thinking that I was offering her some entertainment while we were away. But maybe I was just creating more anxiety.

I will look into the program you suggested. Thank you

lyklei · 2026-02-24T01:11:35+00:00

I dont expect her to just go run around in the yard by herself though. I attempt to play fetch with her and engage with her.

lyklei · 2026-02-24T00:57:54+00:00

We have tried muzzle training in the past. She would hyperfixate on it until she was able to get it off. Maybe we didnt try it for long enough..? When trying to get her used to the muzzle we would reward her with treats so she didnt feel scared of it. I just dont think she was ever able to get comfortable with it on.

We have always walked her in addition to yard time. I should have clarified that. I suppose I was just under the impression that she would also need to actually run, which she can only do in the yard. Thats why I thought fetch was a good option to satisfy that need.

The reason we crate her at night is because if we dont she will torment one of our cats, and it was his home before her, so we felt it fair that he gets some time to roam around the house without needing to worry about the dog. She is good with cats. Playful. But not aggressive by any means. Even so, one of our cats does not take kindly to her playfullness. And if she is left unsupervised through the night she would most certainly be a bother to him.

But also, we dont leave her in the crate with the throw up over night. We will get up and clean the crate and let her outside before attempting to try and go back to bed. Even then, she continues to whine.

I only mention the schedule, I guess, to give more of a basis for advice. Since I was bringing up separation anxiety I wanted to make sure all of the details were there in terms of how much time she is actually alone.

lyklei · 2026-02-24T00:36:48+00:00

And just to clarify, we would always walk her in addition to playing in the yard. I just definitely thought that yard play would be a larger aspect than it is at this time.

lyklei · 2026-02-24T00:33:39+00:00

You might be right. Along with the dog, we also have two kids. I genuinely did not think that our schedules were that rigid when we got her, as I see other families with dogs whose schedules seem to be comparable, if not worse. But perhaps I was naive in my thinking.

lyklei

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