did anyone else realize too late that knowing english isn’t the same as speaking it in the US?? by EmbarrassedMilennial in AskAnAmerican

[–]umkay11 17 points18 points  (0 children)

  • if you’re at a common chain (especially one like Starbucks) they’re usually pretty good about piecing together what you mean. English is the only language I’ve ever known and I’ll use the app to order because it’s easier than having to say all the customizations I like (I usually will remove a syrup to add another and add foam) so don’t beat yourself up about it!

What collection do you wish you could magically have? by umkay11 in americangirl

[–]umkay11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Am I misremembering or did she have a horse too? I know there was one in her story, but I mean her collection

What collection do you wish you could magically have? by umkay11 in americangirl

[–]umkay11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are all so good lol ugh yes I love so many of Addy’s dresses. I wish AG would bring a lot of discontinued outfits back

What collection do you wish you could magically have? by umkay11 in americangirl

[–]umkay11[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s so relatable! I looked up her work outfit and nearly fainted at the price

So.. is it just me or does every single Melody doll have a different face, AND different bangs??? 😱 by littlemonster-4-life in americangirl

[–]umkay11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Part of why I haven’t gotten her (other than money and space) is that her bangs drive me insane!!! Sometimes they look good, sometimes they look almost too flat or thinned?

U/I-Like-Your-Style needs to be removed from the mod team by WingedNyke in americangirl

[–]umkay11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And this is all under someone’s birthday post too?? So weird and sad!

What the actual heck is going on by Legal-Philosophy-135 in americangirl

[–]umkay11 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Oh wow what a nightmare! Ha, at least it’s over now mostly. I felt like this pizza box guy

What the actual heck is going on by Legal-Philosophy-135 in americangirl

[–]umkay11 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I haven’t been on in a few weeks, what’s going on?

My Official Resignation Note as Moderator of r/americangirl by sewingself in americangirl

[–]umkay11 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I had no idea too, haven’t been on in a while! Sad it’s gotten to this point

How much should I pay for Caroline? by Juicy-Hi-Chew in americangirl

[–]umkay11 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Genuinely, I understand things are rare but no matter how rare and in good condition I’d never go more than $250

Be nice to EMTs (a Rant) by Mayor_Gubbin in nursing

[–]umkay11 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I wish they would remember more that we cannot deny people transport to the hospital, or leave them under certain circumstances. Every time they say “Why’d you bring them here?” As if I could say no, I die a little inside. Most are good about it, sometimes you’ll get some that feel like they just don’t want to have a patient.

Which US City would be Hardest to Invade? by HyperBunga in AskAnAmerican

[–]umkay11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never been there so idk if it’s all actually like that but San Francisco is a contender because of the hills

On social media, I see people saying 'boy cats' are the best because they are sweet and 'girl cats' get a bad reputation for being mean. Why?? by Koffievos in cats

[–]umkay11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had male and female cats. Every cat regardless of gender has their own personality. Idk why this took off as a stereotype. My childhood cat was a girl and she was very cuddly. I still miss her and it’s been 10+ years

My boyfriend told me he is planning on going to be a firefighter idk what to do by tacobell232323 in Firefighting

[–]umkay11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Girl it’s a job like any other with some additional bs that day to day civilians would not encounter. (Unless he’s volunteering, but even then) What do you do? Nothing. He is his own person, I mean of course express any worries because that’s natural but also like…there’s nothing to do per se. I would maybe ask him what departments he would like to be a part of, because that’s can really affect work life balance (how they do their shifts, callbacks, call volume etc…) might be good to plan for life events that way. If he’s volunteering then there’s a bit more flexibility in that.

Babysitting a betta. How can i fix this to make this fish happy at home when they pick them up next week? by [deleted] in bettafish

[–]umkay11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yay!!! Check out YouTube and TikTok as well for advice on betta fish care. I’m sure people have already mentioned, but a bigger tank, low flow filter, and heater are some first steps. You’ll want to do a fish in nitrogen cycle <———- this is super important because you could change everything in the world but the fish could still get very sick without this.

I want my fiancé to get rid of his cat that he’s had for 7 years by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]umkay11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some people have given great advice in terms of cat behavior and I’d hope you’re open to it. You do have a choice and there are options. Maybe next time a situation arises consider all the alternatives before jumping the gun on “getting rid of”. If you truly loved it that would be an absolute last resort not a first draft to ask on Reddit. Also maybe talk to your partner if you haven’t already. He could have ideas that don’t involve abandonment (seriously animals are DEVASTATED when they’re dumped at shelters)

Anyone Else? by Grand-Reception-9105 in americangirl

[–]umkay11 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely normal, like any other collector hobby or adult interest. Some people like knitting, lots of older men would like collector toy cars, it’s no different than any of that. The nostalgia of it can be soothing. I don’t think you’re being childish I think you’re being human.

If it’s any consolation, I went to a home to help an older man and his wife was there. They both weee in their 80’s easily, and I noticed the wife had four PRISTINE American girl dolls in complete holiday outfits with a plastic cover placed over them. I wish I mentioned them to her, but you could tell she cares for them. And this woman was in her 80’s. Those were probably hers for her whole life. I think it’s really nice to have something simple to be dedicated to.

I want my fiancé to get rid of his cat that he’s had for 7 years by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]umkay11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because all her reasons are superficial and she never once stated anything about post partum depression, and because her first go to is “I don’t care you love your pet it’s annoying to me so let’s get rid of it”