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  • StudSpud The Starchy
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    1 year ago

    I GOT THE JOB OMG HOLY SHIT AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

    😭😂🤗

    Edit: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

    Editedit: thank you everyone you have been so damn supportive of me 💜💜💜 i love you all so much!

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    1 year ago

    She’s gone.

    Never gets easy.

    Edit: Just want to say I love you folks a lot. Sorry for making things a bit of a downer! But I appreciate everyone of you, thank you for all the love.

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      Hardest decision ever imo. But when it comes down to a choice between one’s own emotions, I think you did the right thing in choosing what’s best for the dog. Hugs.

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      Hugs. It’s the toughest decision to ever make. One day they’ll make a dog that lives as long as we do, so we never have to say goodbye. 🐾

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        Thank you. It’s better this way instead of letting her live. Sorry for making this DT sad. 💖💖💖

    • ReadEverything
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      It’s so tough having to let them go, I’m sorry for your loss. 💔

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      1 year ago

      I’m so sorry. You gave her a good life and she was safe when she passed.

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      💔 It may be the best decision for our furry friends but it doesn’t hurt any less because of that. I hope the love and devotion put into that painful decision carries you through the next few days.

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      Sorry to hear you’ve lost a loved one :(

      They’re part of our lives and part of the family.

      My condolences. I hope you’re doing ok over there.

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    1 year ago

    Move aside, common people… we have a business class flyer coming through!

  • StudSpud The Starchy
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    So, I have an interview today, and the HR rep said she’d email me a calendar invite confirming it. I have not received one, so I have sent an email to confirm it.

    I’m stressed that it isn’t actually booked in, and I’ll be travelling across the city for nada. Ugh.

    Edit: all good it’s confirmed 🤗

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    1 year ago

    I just offered a second round interview for the role I applied for. This one is with the team lead and the CEO and its on thursday. Super nervous but excited.

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    It’s getting worse. I think it’s time. I’m leaving work early.

    I know this is a fact of life, but it’s a terrible fact and I hate it! Hug your animals for me and tell them landsharkkidd loves them very much.

  • bull⚡
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    Flying home tomorrow but I didn’t do my laundry maths right so here I am at the laundromat… at least I won’t need to do washing when I get home!

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      Home for the nice weather. And it’s such a nice feeling to get home and there’s no housework waiting.😊

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        I’ve now made it a habit to tidy up the house as much as I can for a trip 5 or more days long - even if it means I’m up till 2am or am in a sweaty mess. First priority is packing of course, then dishes (including putting them away), overall tidying, bins, vacuum, laundry, and if I have time, new sheets. It’s so depressing coming back esp after a longer trip and realising you have so many chores to do…

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    Meet Petunia. She is served as a 14oz prime rib, medium rare (which actually was more rare). Accompanying her is a creamy garlic mash, broccoli and a garlic sauce. To the side (not pictured) is a smoked Gouda mac and cheese and to drink, a Distinguished Gentleman consisting of bourbon, cherry liqueur and garnished with a cherry and orange peel served over an ice sphere.

    Coming shortly is a creme brulee to close out the evening.

      • Bottom_racer
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        In reality petunia (bless her keratin hooves) spent her life wandering around a feedlot.

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          Hey HEY!! Petunia lived in the west wing (The Petunia Wing) of the famous chef’s villa. She had custom made Cow Nikes to make walking on the marble floors squishy and was potty trained. She will be SORELY missed by her family and friends.

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    1 year ago

    This cherry blossom thing normally goes early Oct. Usually clockwork.

    Everything is fine.

    • useless_modern_god
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      My lawn is still hibernating. I guess it’s fine? Haven’t mowed for like 2 or 3 months

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    I’m still learning things on my watch and the other day I discovered that it wanted to record 10 minutes of non stop walking. No problems I’ll do it on a nice day. Well today is that day so I start doing laps around the house with little dog, the kid comes out to see what I’m doing. I explain. Surely it’s been 10 minutes now. Head over to her. She pushes a button and then the timer starts. I don’t swear in front of my kid but today I did which brought a huge smile to her tonsillitis face.

    • dumblederp
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      When I meditate to a timer, I take a few seconds to make sure the timer’s running because otherwise that’s all I think about while meditating.

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        I thought it was going but not showing. It said “ready set go”. The confusion happened when it congratulated me for achieving my moving goal but the whole time I’m thinking this better be working. Now I know what to do in future.

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    Might not apply, but went on a date on Saturday night that surprised us both about how well it went. Online dating, and just dating in general for me I am super cynical but we just clicked. We’ve been texting constantly since then and it’s nice. 4 years since my last ‘real’ date/partner. 6 years since divorced.

    It’s nice to just meet someone you get on well with.

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        Yeah it is. I’ve been divorced for 5 years now and also have troubles just connecting with people (I’m demi-sexual).

        Lots of dates in the past which didn’t work well. It’s just nice to meet someone good.

  • TinyBreak
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    So 2 weeks ago I saw a car I wanted. THE car I wanted. Well, not the colour, but the rest of it was perfect. This was the one I had been told would take 6-8 months to get. I figured “Cool, but Im not ready yet, and it’ll be gone by the time I am ready”. had a look Friday and guess what was still there? Called them, asked if they could hold it till October. They could. Took it for a spin, loved it. Chucked down a deposit. Job done. I need to figure out the money because we still dont know how bigger loss the stupid Mazda is gonna take. But its nice having a plan and a path out of this bullshit situation. Im wayyyy less stressed because I may not be at the finish line, but I can see it in sight.

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      Fingers bloody crossed you get the car you want, you need a break after so much shit luck in the automobile dept

  • StudSpud The Starchy
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    Nap with the cat has been had, now I must turn my attention to what to have for dinner. I’m real lazy right now so everything feels like too much effort lol

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      Must have been happy and exhausting after today.

      Maybe do something simple but satisfying if you’re feeling the way you are now.

      • StudSpud The Starchy
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        Thank you, friend 💜💜 I saw your other message and it filled me with such happiness. Thank you for always being supportive 💜

        I splurged and got pizza pockets for dinner haha, hawaiian, and cheese & bacon. 🤤🤤

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          That sounds wonderful.

          I haven’t had a pizza pocket in ages.

          I hope it was nice and tasty and those combinations of flavours I agree with totally!

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    I just sent a donation to the wonderful artisan in Mexico who designed the pattern for the masks I make. 😷😀

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    I am not doing a late night chip or hotdog you ppl can’t have onee I’m sorry :(

    Tomorrow is a new day.

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      late night food probably isn’t the best idea anyway

      and yes, it is a new day :)