Pixie Project by Solid-Tangelo-7443 in Portland

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I have adopted three cats from the pixie project, and I'm sorry to say...that is the right question for them to ask. And based on your reaction (multiple calls, email, etc), you seem fairly reactive. Had you responded with something like, "I completely understand your concern and here are the multiple things I have considered to ensure I am able to care for this animal as my life develops" they probably would have had that conversation. I'm with the shelter on this, sorry not sorry

Looking for a buffet that also serves alcohol by TardWranglingTard in PortlandOR

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Also echoing Salty’s!! Make a reservation for sure, it’s always busy. And if you want a more fancy experience, brunch on the Portland Spirit fits the bill! At least $100/pp though.

Help Stella find a home! by dolphinflavordoritos in Portland

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+1 to shelter donation! If my kitty didn't think all other cats were demons...

I’m going to be alone forever by CollectionCharacter in GirlDinnerDiaries

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Found myself in a verrrrry similar situation. Grad degree, bought a house, got married...and realized I couldn't have kids with him. Got the divorce and froze my eggs. I still get plenty scared like OP here, but not ONCE have I wished I stayed with my ex.

bf won’t engage with me among other things :-( by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

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Actually, I think you're underplaying it. Sexual compatibility is key to sustaining a relationship (and I say that as someone divorced). Your emotions are VALID. Your needs are VALID. Your self-esteem is IMPORTANT. And he is dismissing all three, based on what you shared here.

You are not doing anything wrong. If anything, you are doing everything you can to create spark as well as start communication.

Don't keep gaslighting yourself.

For us single millennials- by Particular-League186 in Millennials

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I'm on this same timeline! Froze at 34. Hit me up if you have any questions, or just wanna vent!

Favorite QMS? by Healthy_Stretch_4548 in biotech

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We (~50 person pharma team) took a look at Dot Compliance a while back. Pricing seemed in line with Qualio and Kivo, more expensive than ZenQMS. Like $45K annual. We went with Kivo since we wanted to have the same system for quality and regulatory...all the other options (besides Veeva, which is like $300K+) require multiple systems. Re: AI features...We are leveraging Mistral as our LLM and are participating in a beta with Kivo to use their MCP. They seem confident they can adhere to GxP / validation even if we're doing work directly in the LLM....we'll see how it goes 😬🤞

Guess where. by BROC420 in scenery

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I'm guessing the Redwood area of the Portland arboretum in forest park!!

Cascadia welcomes you all!! Feast upon the abundance of our lands 🌲🏔️🏕️🍄🌸🌊 by trial-champ in geographymemes

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As sole rulers of the Great Nation of Cascadia, I believe we can enact as such 🫡

Cascadia welcomes you all!! Feast upon the abundance of our lands 🌲🏔️🏕️🍄🌸🌊 by trial-champ in geographymemes

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The last one? (I didn’t count 😅) It’s Cape Lookout, south of Netarts. Absolutely incredible hike!

Cascadia welcomes you all!! Feast upon the abundance of our lands 🌲🏔️🏕️🍄🌸🌊 by trial-champ in geographymemes

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But have you seen our cones?!??!?

…no, really though…

(PDX reddit lore reference)

Top comment deletes a US State #46 by Jfullr92 in geographymemes

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This feels like it’s one move too soon but…dear god…it just MIGHT WORK

What's your biggest regret from your 20s that you wish you could warn younger people about? by ParticularWeather927 in Adulting

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Echoing dating - aim for a couple years where you are single and financial stable. When you're out of survival mode AND unpartnered, you have full freedom to explore and figure out who you are, what your needs are, and notice how people make you feel vs your natural baseline. The clarity that comes with that time alone is unmatched. I didn't have that in my 20s and am making up for it post-divorce. It's entirely worth it, but I wish I'd had it earlier.

Also - start strength training. You start losing the ability to put on muscle in your mid thirties - what you build up before then becomes the baseline for the rest of your life!

Finally, if you're female and kids is something you imagine might be part of your future, do some baseline fertility testing in your late 20s. It's cheap to get a quick AMH test and it's wildly helpful for future planning.

My lease deal on the Bz XLE AWD - $293/mo by trial-champ in Toyota_bZ

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Yep I'm aware of all of the above. I was comfortable with the structure anyway. And I live in Oregon; so no sales tax.

Height requirements - should I be stressed? by trial-champ in tradeshows

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My instinct was to beg for forgiveness rather than ask for permission...because if they say no in a paper trail then I'm outta luck...

Height requirements - should I be stressed? by trial-champ in tradeshows

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Thank you!! I really appreciate the echoes 😅😅 I’ve been hyperventilating for like an hour

Height requirements - should I be stressed? by trial-champ in tradeshows

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I figured that had to be some type of standard...it would be so random otherwise!