u/irlyloveicedtea

Context: in 2024 my bf's sweet cat (wasn't even 2) declined quickly and had to be euthanized due to finding out he had FeLV. Understandably, it was very traumatizing (for both of us) and heartbreaking.

He got another cat a few months after, so his other cat (who never ended up catching the FeLV thank goodness) would have a pal again. So now he has 2 cats and understandably, is worried whenever they get sick with anything.

Today I picked up 2 new foster cats who are FIV + and I told him and he freaked out. He said "you're kidding me. you gotta be kidding me. why would you take them? now you have to shower and change clothes before ever coming to my apartment. im not kidding."

It was a harsh reaction tbh but he is probably associating FIV with FeLV.

How do I ease his mind? I am not 100% educated on this and this is the first time I have fostered cats with FIV.

Thanks in advance to whoever can help me learn a bit more and hopefully calm my boyfriend down bc so far, I feel like he is going to treat me as a biohazard.

I'm not a new Beatles fan, but I'd like to become a more "educated" one. Ever since I watched Get Back last year I just want to know more about the songs and of course beyond the more "mainstream" songs, for lack of a better word.

Is there a book that goes into the recording process and the individual songs? I'm not really looking for interpretations or deep dives into lyrics (but if that's included somewhere that's fine too).

I'm more interested in things like who played which instrument on each track, how the songs evolved in the studio, interesting recording details, and instances where they switched instruments (like Paul playing the guitar solo on Taxman or George playing bass on Golden Slumbers, if I have that right). Any recommendations? (I don't like audiobooks)

u/naokokoro - ahhh i love this halloween card and the puffy halloween stickers. they are so much fun to touch/press on lol. and wow thanks for alll the stickers you included. so fun i cant wait to use them. lastly, thank you for the very kind and supportive message. i appreciate it!! (sorry this is so late, my offer was from April) p.s. the envelope is so nicely decorated too

u/mediocre_radish_7216 - i reallllly love this vintage "vote for more mail" card! thrifting is so much fun, what a good find. and thank you for the adorable and pretty stickers too!

u/bubblysunflowers - i love the red-wing blackbird postcard! have you ever seen/heard one in real life? they make such distinct noises. i always know there is one at the park i used to frequent (it was across the street from my old job i recently quit so i wont be going there anymore) and i would also get so happy bc that would mean i'd get to see a redwing black bird or two. one even dive-bombed me once, i was just honored to be in its presence! lmao

u/pen_and_paper24 - ahhh i love the little dog card, pressed flower, and pep talk. you're such a good drawer! thank you :)

u/dapuddingthief - it is very nice hearing from you! remember our little group chat back in the day? lol. hard to believe that was like 5 or so years ago! glad youre doing well

u/marbled-godwit22 - thank you for the lovely golden spider lily card!

u/ok_theme7072 - thanks or the cool Mausoleum postcard AND the Beatles poster card!!!!

u/digging-a-hole - omg thank you for the life stinks postcard -- my favorite part about it is the "shirt bird" you drew. so simple but so cute!! lol

u/ok_reveal2698 - thank you for the uplifting postcard and quote you wrote on it!

u/saltymidgie - thanks so much for the kind words of support! they were much needed

u/ritaalbertson - thank you for the little hampton postcard!

u/sunsetfarm_1995 - thanks so much for the kind words of support and the vintage postcard you included as well!

u/awriterpossibly - ahh thank you so much for the cute rabbit card and everything you wrote inside the card. i appreciate the supportive words :)

u/purealoeveera - first off your handwriting is so neat and cool. secondly, thank you for sending me this postcard and the netflix show rec!

u/dangerousresist9131 - thank you for the vintage style horror postcards you included with your card! once the end of august hits im ready for halloween :) but right now im still enjoying summer

u/rennbridge - thank you for your cute little card and the kind words inside!

u/melhen16 - thank you for the cute bird and bug stickers and the sweet words in your card, i appreciate it so much

u/dropsofbliss - thank you for the sweet card and including a cute photo of your office dogs. how is rommely doing??? give him a hug and extra scritches from me :)

u/sensitiveengineer5 - this blue ridge mountain postcard is absolutely gorgeous!!! and i love the sunflower forever stamp. i havent seen that one yet. i also havent bought stamps in a very long time. i hate how the prices keep climbingggg.

u/pinktothebone - thanks for the lovely card and cute stickers you used!!! i love the cockatiel-like bird sticker the best

u/alarmed_ad9001 - thank you for the postcard with the "bad jokes" they did make me smile and thats all that matters in this world lol. i also love the cute cat loaf sticker you used on the postcard.

u/useful_anxiety_332 - mail from iceland! how cool! i really love this sweater postage stamp! its so cool and cozy looking. thank you for the kind words too!

u/canameow - thank you for the cute goat card (you always take nice animal photos) and i love all the washi you used in your card.

I have 5 postcards from a solo trip to the beach today. Played hooky from work (i deserve it tbh lol) and drove down to the beach this morning for a few hours.

Please comment if you want one. I have 5! Flaired users only.

I worked in an office for 3 years and I barely made over 10K steps a day. I was pretty sedentary. Then I quit in May and started started dog walking full time, I basically went from 2K steps/day to anywhere between 12 and 16K steps/day.

As a result, I wake up every morning and my knees, shins and feet are so stiff. I hobble around for the first 20 min of the day like an elderly woman. It gets better as the day goes on, but even if I’m sitting on the couch and I get up to walk around, I’ll feel stiff again.

What are some stretches I can do to prevent being so stiff every morning? I’m 36/F and 180lbs if that matters.

Its like, I just wanna know which ailment is causing me this pain!

I hate not knowing!

Yes, there are some ways to tell (like if a bowel movement or gas relieves the pain) but it doesn’t always)!

Instead I’m always left wondering, is it IBS, something more sinister, or a certain part of my cycle?!

I have had the Cara app since 2019 and literally log BMs daily along with other symptoms, and you would think that would make it easier to see a pattern but no.

I do see a GI. In fact, I have an appt in Aug because I have hemmroids now.

I also have health anxiety so that doesn’t make any of this any easier.

Just venting. Need to commiserate somewhere.

Finally leaving the job that's caused me so much anxiety and mental "strife" after being there for 3 years!

I work at a country club, but in a small office and sit very close to my supervisor all day, so there’s really no escaping the awkwardness once I tell them. My boss is also very loud, outspoken, and not quite tactful, so I’m nervous about comments like “now we have to replace/train someone” or making me feel guilty for leaving.

I KNOW logically that people leave jobs all the time and companies move on. But I have anxiety, so I keep obsessing over the “chain reaction” of events after I resign and imagining the tension/awkwardness for the next 2 weeks.

I also feel weird because I do a lot there: social media, web/app updates, member communications, invoices, etc., so I know my leaving will create more work temporarily.

Another thing I feel guilty about: I used the last of my accrued sick time Wed and Thurs of last week (was out for 2 days but I only had 13.5 hours accrued so the remaining time I don't get paid for) because I was mentally exhausted, also depressed and arguing with my boyfriend a lot, and just trying to figure out major life decisions. Now I’m paranoid they’ll connect the dots after I resign.

Has anyone dealt with this kind of anticipatory anxiety before quitting? How did the actual experience compare to what you imagined in your head? Any tips for surviving the awkward 2-week period? I have anxiety so I may be making this out to be way worse in my head. But you guys don't know my boss. He creates such a toxic and uncomfortable work environment!

I have six more US postcard stamps left, and I would like to send out more bird postcards.

* 6 flaired users

* if you already received from my other two bird offers, thats fine, you can still claim, as this will be a random pull (just have to be OK with the possibility of receiving the same card as I wont remember what I sent you)

* leave a comment of your favorite bird (appearance wise) or your favorite bird (personality or cool fact) and why

Is switching from a salaried job to dog walking + freelance writing a smart move or risky? I’m trying to make a decision and would appreciate realistic input.

I work full-time and take home about $730–750 per week after taxes. The job is stable, but I’ve been extremely unhappy for over 1 year.

I’ve been building up two other income streams:

• Freelance writing (just got confirmation I can take on ~10–14 assignments/week starting today, I paid hourly at $35/hr)
• Dog walking service (met with the owner who mapped out a sample weekly schedule showing about $600–640 per week once clients are established; the first 1–2 weeks would focus on meet-and-greets and then increase).

I’ve mapped out my monthly expenses, including things I’d lose from my job like health insurance and fully covered therapy and meds. My total monthly expenses would be around $2800–2900.

Based on rough estimates, I’d be tight at first (maybe breaking even or slightly under for the first few weeks), but close to stable once things ramp up a little.

My main concerns are:

• The variability of freelance income since it’s hourly
• What if I regret it and am unhappy/dont make enough?
• I get overwhelmed too quick and regret my life choices

I’m not trying to quit impulsively so I’m planning to track my income over the next couple of weeks and make a decision. I’d appreciate any kind of input. I’m struggling majorly.

u/happyhippymom - i love the handmade earth day card!! it's so great and creative.

u/gotmoxiefordays - i can't believe you actually said, "i know this card isn't exactly on your list..." I loooove the mincing mockingbird cards! it's actually perfect. thanks so much (and the list of likes are just ideas, not picky at all! haha) and thank your daughter for decorating the envelope. also, i love that sunflower stamp! are those new?

u/followingthebeat - thanks so much for the happy happy mail. i love the way you decorated he back of the postcard. the small puffy stickers are my favorite along with the husky (?) washi tape

u/lost-brilliant-9664 - i love your journal entry card. i picked my birthday. i'm glad you got "too high" on my birthday, bc as someone who does not enjoy the feeling of being high, you made up for it haha ;) if that mishap happened to me, i'd be in big trouble. i wrote you back detailing a few bad "too high" stories of my own lol.