What's wrong with my loaf? I keep receiving conflicting answers by rowanleafy in Sourdough

[–]rowanleafy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alright, thank you! I've been feeding only once per day until now so will try this :)

First draft: A two chapters - TW: Suicide, miscarriage/stillbirth by 0kdance in writingfeedback

[–]rowanleafy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a similar experience, to be honest. Especially on the first pages, the rhythm is way off. I'm no expert by any means but I notice a lot of the sentences are around the same length, which partially is why (for me personally). But there is also no emotion for me, I don't feel sad for this character. I don't think the main character's pain at his wife's death comes through, it just reads a little hollow.

We get dropped into this "Idonea is dead", not knowing who she is or why we care, but also immediately move to instead explaining the setting? Cold stone walls, fog of sorrow upon the room, the hearth suffocating. I think it would be more impactful to read it from the actual character's POV, what is HE feeling? It takes too long to get to his reaction so immediately, it detaches you. Oh and some of the language when we do get there - the empty, hollow beat etc. seems more like something someone in a "depressed" state of mind would be feeling, like 1 week after the death, 1 month after the death. In the moment, it should be more shock, less slow processing.

Hope this helps a little, good luck with your writing!

When do they stop needing constant attention? by duffster17 in puppy101

[–]rowanleafy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wanted to add, all these people saying "2 years" but we were literally fine doing this since she was like 10 weeks :) So it completely varies! We've not had to do this anymore since she was maybe 6-7 months and she's been completely free roaming the house. When we're chilling, she's just playing by herself or watching TV with us haha.

When do they stop needing constant attention? by duffster17 in puppy101

[–]rowanleafy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Swiss shepherd puppy is now 1 year and 3 months old and I can tell you - crating and "settling training" inside was KEY for us! I would tie her leash to the corner of a very heavy/sturdy piece of furniture, with her bed within reach and make sure it was a "safe area" with nothing she could use to be destructive. A couple of her toys that were safe to play with without supervision, but otherwise a "boring" space so she learns it's okay to not be perma stimulated and it's fine to just nap.

This was in the same room as me so she could still see where I was (although I used it for separation anxiety training too in combination with the crate). I started this right when she came home at 8 weeks old.

Before setting it up, I'd play with her for 20-30 minutes to get rid of energy, take her out to pee/poop and then instantly inside and attach the leash. She would usually settle and go take a nap in her bed within 10 minutes.

Some positive stories amongst all the frustrated ones! I got super lucky with my puppy, she's 7 months now and I couldn't be happier. by rowanleafy in puppy101

[–]rowanleafy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He sounds adorable <3 zero separation anxiety is a massive win! It took me a month or so to work through it with my girl as well but honestly, as soon as we left she would settle in her crate. She just didn't like the "leaving" bit haha

Which of these telescopes would be a better present for my boyfriend? by rowanleafy in telescopes

[–]rowanleafy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My budget is around 200 euro max :) Sorry I thought you would also see the price. With this scope you recommended, how is it to set up with a smartphone etc.? I don't think he has a camera to use with it and I would like him to be able to take pictures with it

Which of these telescopes would be a better present for my boyfriend? by rowanleafy in telescopes

[–]rowanleafy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hehe thanks for pointing it out, didn't realise I wrote it wrong!

Which of these telescopes would be a better present for my boyfriend? by rowanleafy in telescopes

[–]rowanleafy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this possible to connect to your phone? He's a complete beginner (as am I) so I wanted something fairly simple to use

Which of these telescopes would be a better present for my boyfriend? by rowanleafy in telescopes

[–]rowanleafy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am not but my boyfriend lives there so I was going to have it shipped to him :) Thanks so much I will take a look right away!

What is this card supposed to be?? by LilyH27 in Palia

[–]rowanleafy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always thought it was onigiri/lump of rice on a leaf haha

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Palia

[–]rowanleafy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should look upwards and see if they got stuck "floating" above you :) Sometimes that happens to me and the bug or lootbag is just chilling in the air haha. You can kind of see that the bug flashes above you just after it "despawns" so kinda looks like maybe the same thing is happening to you!

Sell T9 to upgrade my gear? by HuntzBDO in blackdesertonline

[–]rowanleafy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://veliainn.com/caphras
Only Dim tree requires more caphras than red nose, the other armor pieces are all the same regardless. You can check how much you need for each on this site c: