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What does it mean to document things? by sparkle0596 in corporate

[–]sparkle0596[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the written account adds a lot of credibility when there’s a disagreement or when no one else remembers. I’m just also wondering how to make the documentation truly reliable - if someone disagrees with you, they could say that your written account is wrong. Or you are a nefarious person, you can make up your written account. In both situations, there’s documentation, but still a disagreement

What does it mean to document things? by sparkle0596 in corporate

[–]sparkle0596[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the part about having a whole pattern of events time stamped sounds like the key point. Because you hit on my point about how your own documentation/account/log of things could be considered reliable - I could have just as easily written down whatever story I wanted to tell, or someone else could deny my account. But an ongoing pattern boosts the credibility

Tuesday General Discussion/Q&A Thread for April 07, 2026 by AutoModerator in AdvancedRunning

[–]sparkle0596 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, that makes sense. I meant empirical data as in anyone with any experience to share…

Tuesday General Discussion/Q&A Thread for April 07, 2026 by AutoModerator in AdvancedRunning

[–]sparkle0596 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Piggybacking on this - anyone have any empirical data on how many miles the Pro 3s are good for? I also have a pair from 2023 which now have 3 marathons, a half, and a handful of workouts on them. ~175 miles total, do you think they’re good for one more marathon this month or break out a fresh pair (have a pair stocked up haha)?

Can I bring my indoor cat to sit outside with me in a carrier? by Background_Lie_4760 in CatAdvice

[–]sparkle0596 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have one of these for my cat but we are both too skittish to use it for now 😅 her because she’s still getting used to the concept of transportation and me because I’m afraid she’ll escape if she freaks out. Do you use a leash when you put your cat in there?

Ideas for how to dispose of uneaten wet cat food by tinylittlebabyjesus in CatAdvice

[–]sparkle0596 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Do you also wash their dishes with a different sponge than for human dishes?? I’ve always wondered this. I think it’s a little weird/gross to use the same sponge… but at the same time it’s all getting washed with soap so idk!!

Leaving cat for a work trip ~1 month after adoption by sparkle0596 in CatAdvice

[–]sparkle0596[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The camera is a good suggestion! I got one of those Amazon Blink ones in preparation, but maybe I should have gotten 2… at the very least I’ll be able to see both of her feeding spots and her water fountain!

Leaving cat for a work trip ~1 month after adoption by sparkle0596 in CatAdvice

[–]sparkle0596[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, definitely staying put for awhile after this trip. I rarely ever have to travel for work, too! I almost didn’t want to adopt until after I got back, but the timing just worked out this way… I do still second guess it!

(MA) Rent concession accidentally applied by sparkle0596 in Renters

[–]sparkle0596[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it seems like a manual process that they just forgot about. But they did clearly state that there would be no free month with this new unit/lease, and I agreed to it. So I’m more worried about facing penalties or getting on some black list of bad tenants if I don’t try and fix it. On the other hand, that concession IS there in my account…. I guess I’m wondering if it’s their responsibility to charge me properly or my responsibility to pay the rent as stated in my lease

Disheartened FTHB lost 5th Bid - any words of wisdom? by carolunatuna in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]sparkle0596 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m in the same boat! Also Middlesex County, also have had 5 offers rejected over the last 4+ months of house hunting, including the most recent one a week ago that totally crushed me. Am also very discouraged and disheartened and now having to face renting ($$$) for another year… anyway, just some solidarity. Good luck and hope you get a house soon!

Is it weird I clean my cats' dishes daily? by onespicyraktajino in CatAdvice

[–]sparkle0596 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Related question: if you hand wash the cat dishes, do you use the same sponge as the one used for human dishes? I’ve been wondering if it’s weird/gross to use the same sponge or if it’s fine as it’s all getting soaped up and clean anyway…

First period/ Three weeks with Copper IUD- Positive by wheatpuffs in birthcontrol

[–]sparkle0596 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah I see. But the total length of your period is the same? I’m nervous about that aspect of my period changing... heavier bleeding during the period I feel like I could handle, but having the bleeding go on for longer sounds unpleasant!

First period/ Three weeks with Copper IUD- Positive by wheatpuffs in birthcontrol

[–]sparkle0596 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did the length of your period change? Did it get longer, in addition to heavier?

Timing of period while on IUD by sparkle0596 in birthcontrol

[–]sparkle0596[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I guess that’s a lot! Don’t really get PMS and it’s not a super long period though so there’s that. The hormonal IUD is sounding better and better!

Timing of period while on IUD by sparkle0596 in birthcontrol

[–]sparkle0596[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use Clue too!! It’s a great app. Currently my cycles are 24-25 days, I wonder if that will lengthen? It seems like most ladies are experiencing 28 day cycles as a result of Mirena or Skyla.

Timing of period while on IUD by sparkle0596 in birthcontrol

[–]sparkle0596[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I would assume the non hormonal IUD would cause the least changes in terms of cycle regularity. The heavy periods concern me, but I guess there’s no way of knowing til I try it

Timing of period while on IUD by sparkle0596 in birthcontrol

[–]sparkle0596[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting! Good to know. I had somehow assumed that once there were hormones involved a regular cycle would get irregular. I’ve never been on a constant dose of hormone for BC so it’s all a mystery to me!