u/MetsFan3117

QX50 Infiniti Essential 2019 , 5,733 miles, automatic, engine had a 100k warranty due to recall.

I didn’t want to drive to the DMVs in my not so local area, so I scheduled an inspection at my dealership.

To my shock, I failed it. Due to “not ready” results. Apparently I’m not driving my car enough, which I can comprehend, given my super low mileage. However, in the past week I’ve driven about 200 miles which is rare for me. My insurance app tracks my mileage so I’m confused that this is an issue given I’ve likely quadrupled my driving within two weeks.

Is there any way I can prep my car to pass emissions within the next 30 days, without just driving around randomly? Can I just sit in it and run it?

Driving makes me anxious so I tend to keep local (obviously) and I would rather walk than drive. Highway driving is a big nope for me, back roads are calming and fun— if that matters, aka I won’t likely drive over 50 mph). I’m side eying my dealership because I passed inspection 2 years ago and drove even less than I do now by half, and they reset the battery a month and a half ago. Am I wrong?

I’m slowly moving out of my apartment. I have unopened and unused shower curtains, bath mats, clothing, among other things. Most new with tags, brand new Adidas sneakers, lightly worn women’s clothing. Brand new and never used body products as well.

I’m looking to donate everything, nothing is for sale but if anyone is in need, please lmk.

I also have a few children’s toys as well.

I lost my golden retriever a little over a year ago. I’m also moving back into my aging parents home and will have about 1000sq ft of my own space, plus access to a yard with an electric fence.

Prior to my golden, I grew up with a Brittany Spaniel. My parents have a Cavipoo (he will ultimately be the factor in my ability to adopt) and my local shelters have about 4 beagle girls, around 2-3 years old.

I’ve always found beagles adorable and friendly, but realistically, I have some questions.

Is crate training out of the question? I’ve always done it and my girls used it as their “quiet place”.

Will playing and running in the yard be enough exercise? Is a beagle amenable to electric fence training?

Are they “loud”? Aka bark at the slightest thing?

My golden didn’t bark unless she saw people she knew so she’d get petted, was fine with any dog, automatically went into her crate when I picked up my handbag, and never chewed anything other than her toys.

I know all dogs are different and it really depends on the dog I just don’t want to explore further into a breed I may not be able to give the best experience to.

I’m also fine with training and have done it and enjoy it.

I personally never wanted my birthday celebrated for a day, forget a week. But I recall friends who wanted a whole week of celebrating their birthday with expensive dinners out, vacations, and going to clubs with bottle service.

Is that a thing with people in our generation? I’m 46 and was always so grossed out by the concept of a “birthday week/month” depending on who was celebrating!

I’ve had lower (mandible?) tori or I guess torus as I have them in both sides for as long as I can remember.

I swear when I am sick sometimes one or both will enlarge and then shrink. I know it’s essentially a bone, so that doesn’t make sense. Maybe my tongue is swollen when I’m sick? But I’ve always felt my mouth was overwhelmed when sick with anything from a basic cold to a sinus infection.

Also, my dentist has mentioned Tori surgery as I am also a grinder with severe TMJ. That just seems like a nightmare to me; I’ve had an implant and a few root canals, wisdom tooth removal but tori surgery seems horrifically painful and costly.

Thanks in advance!