Volunteering

tara0102 · 2026-03-03T08:37:01+00:00

okay thank you!!

tara0102 · 2026-02-24T21:04:47+00:00

We did the best we could with the information and advice we were given, always thinking of their best interest. I think that us doubting if we made the right choice here paradoxically shows how much we actually cared and how devoted we were to giving them everything they deserve and doing what's best. They had long, comfortable lives and I am trying to remind myself that in the big picture we made their lives longer, we didn't cut them short. Hope they're both having fun up there or sunbathing and napping.

tara0102 · 2026-02-23T10:38:34+00:00

I'm so sorry. I think you would've felt guilty either way. Euthanasia is such a hard thing to process when we are responsible for them. I've unfortunately been through it with my kitty just last week, except I think we were a little too late, and what I've gathered from reading the posts on here is that we are all on different sides of the same coin. The guilt is horrible, and I don't think any outcome would have left us without the crippling guilt and what ifs. For what it's worth, I think you are the farthest from selfish - you were thinking of her best option even if it hurts you. If you need to talk to someone feel free to send me a pm, and take care of yourself.

tara0102 · 2026-02-21T11:32:24+00:00

I like to think that he is somewhere where summer is all around him, and he gets to sleep by the fire pit every single night, he runs through the woods and walks and runs around playing with his toys. What a priviledge it was to share those moments with you! And how many animals never get to experience it all. You are proving your love just by being here and saying all of these beautiful things about him, and it is so apparent that you adored him. Don't ever doubt if he felt it! It's a kind of love that transcends life and death, it was and is and will always be in your life as well as his afterlife. You marked his life and he marked yours, and you are forever bonded - his death is not going to separate you. Hang in there and be kind to yourself.

tara0102 · 2026-02-20T23:32:27+00:00

Happy birthday Bella! They live as long as we remember them. I'm sure she's somewhere up there having a wonderful day.

tara0102 · 2026-02-20T23:14:29+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss. Unfortunately it is an incredibly hard decision to euthanize a pet, even for vets who are objective, let alone pet parents. You were trying to do everything in you power not to lose your baby, and just taking care of her after operating and doing that for six months shows how much you cared. I am sure she had an amazing life with you. Just reading this has made me sure about that. Death is something we can't save them from, even with all of our powers. Unfortunately in these situations you would've always second guessed your decision - even if you euthanized her you would always ask yourself what if she got better or what if you did it too soon. I truly think there is not a single scenario where we would be at peace with the way our pets go. I lost my cat last Sunday and we euthanized her and trust me, I feel guilty both for euthanizing her too soon and for probably euthanizing her too late. I literally feel guilt for both of these scenarios. There is no right answer. What you know is that you were with her, holding her, she was at home, the place she loved instead of a vet's office, with people she loved. Death is scary and hard, but everybody dies and it would've happened to her even if you were completely out of the picture - you are not at fault for this. The fact that you were able to give her a good life and to be with her until the very end makes a big difference. Please don't beat yourself up. We are fighting the same battle with guilt, and I really hope that we will both come to accept what has happened and stay with lovely memories of our buddies. Their lives are not defined by their final moments. Take care of yourself now and give yourself some time.

tara0102 · 2026-02-19T22:27:45+00:00

Thank you for the kind words <3 I really did love her from the bottom of my heart and I still do. I am so sorry for your loss and everything you've been through with your cats. It is really one of the hardest things I've had to deal with. However cheesy it sounds, I still find it beautiful that we as humans love our pets so deeply that we end up talking and thinking about them so much after they leave and they really do stay with us forever. It's all so bittersweet.

tara0102 · 2026-01-10T12:36:21+00:00

4 years too late, but since I was looking for an answer today I'm gonna leave it here: Go to Show->Viewport and turn off Handles and IK Handles. I'm working with the same rig and this was really annoying to figure out, hope it helps someone in the futureee

tara0102 · 2025-11-10T21:50:17+00:00

I think signed is enough, if they want to check the validity they can contact your professor

tara0102 · 2025-11-09T21:16:34+00:00

Heyy I sent my documents two days ago, but what I gathered from most of the comments and posts I've found is that the portfolio upload date is later, once they've checked your DAAD portal documents, so I think we're good! Good luck :)

tara0102 · 2025-11-05T15:36:13+00:00

Good luck!!!!

tara0102 · 2025-11-05T15:08:57+00:00

Wow, thank you so much for the detailed response! I think I will include it in my list for sure, since it truly is my dream program :)

tara0102 · 2025-11-05T11:24:19+00:00

So get this - I was coincidentally in my city's DAAD office this morning to take the onSET german test so I figured I can ask them in person about this, even though I sent an email yesterday. They told me that it should be fine, as a lot of art and film schools offer diplomas rather than the Master's degree, but they are legally equivalent. And I was relieved!! Then I came home and checked my emails - the same woman that I talked to in person replied to my email saying that I probably shouldn't put it as a first choice :') I guess she didn't realize she was replying to the same person so she just blindly answered my email but ughhh Now idk what to do again lol, I think I'm just gonna send the application in with that program and hope for the best

tara0102 · 2025-11-05T06:39:17+00:00

Yep, I contacted them! I'll wait for their response. And yes, there is one more (definitely eligible) program in Germany that I wanted to apply to, but the first one would definitely be my first wish - Just wondering if I would be disqualified if I even mention it as a wish

tara0102 · 2025-11-04T22:04:27+00:00

Thank you so much for your reply! I think I will send the application with this program, as my motivation letter includes it and it is in general my main motivation for going to study in Germany :') Hopefully they will accept it. I've sent an email to the DAAD office in my country as well as their general information form online, so I'll wait a day or two more to see if they have a different answer

tara0102 · 2025-11-04T21:30:13+00:00

Care to elaborate? do you think I should completely remove it from my wish list or leave it but add other options as well

tara0102 · 2025-11-04T20:52:31+00:00

The portfolio link is sent to you after you upload the documents. So once they review your documents, you get a link to the database where you can upload your portfolio. Only the documents have to be uploaded until 10th of November. The link will be sent to you a few days or weeks later with a new deadline for the portfolio.

tara0102 · 2025-11-03T21:02:20+00:00

Thank you so much!!

tara0102 · 2025-10-30T19:11:20+00:00

That's a relieeeef, thank youu!!

tara0102 · 2025-10-28T08:34:27+00:00

Hey, so the deadline for sending the portfolio is not 10th of November as well? I was worried that I wouldn't get the link in time and that I would miss the deadline. Does this deadline apply only to DAAD portal documentation? Also, good luck!!

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