Mmmmm... cupcake

I like cupcakes and pretty things. I love dogs. I do not like people or swans. They are all assholes.

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It's my 17 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳

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Ellie went over the rainbow bridge today after a short illness. We are devastated. Ellie was our first family pet and my best friend. She was the goodest pupper ever and I don’t think I will get over this huge loss.

I just lost my mom not even six weeks ago and now Ellie. I didn’t even have time to process my mom being gone yet.

I’m going to think that Ellie is with my mom and they are both looking after each other. 😥

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I haven’t posted on here in forever. I thought I’d do an update just because. Some is good and some is bad.

At the young age of 51, I went back to school and earned a diploma in Medical office administration. The second day of my placement at our local hospital, I was told I should apply for a patient registration job. I did and I got the job. I now work in the ER registering patients. I see and hear a lot of terrible things. It’s upsetting but I enjoy it. Did you know that people actually come to the ER for bug bites? What a waste of money. I’m not talking about poisonous insect bites either. I’m talking mosquito bites.

My mom went away on vacation with my sister and her family to Alberta. While she was in Banff at the hot spring, she had a stroke. The last thing I said to her was “How are you feeling ?” “Terrible “ she said. I then told her I love her. Ronan and I flew to Alberta and spent a few days holding my unconscious mom’s hand day and night. She passed away on June 19.

We decided to continue on with the trip up to Lake Louise like my mom had planned. The picture is Ronan and I standing at the edge of the beautiful lake. It was breathtaking and something that I had never planned to do. I’m glad we saw it together.

This Friday we bury my mom. I still haven’t really processed that she’s gone. I’m just going through the motions of starting my new job and being the executor. Some days are easier but most suck.

Hopefully things will get better.

What’s been happening with you guys?

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[remindingpersephone]

Absolutely. They're why I came back.

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So many good memories. Where did everyone go?

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I was trying to cut some knots out of Ellie’s ears tonight and instead basically cut a giant hole in her skin.

She seems ok and doesn’t seem to be in any pain. I, on the the other hand am not ok and feel like the worst person in the world. I’ve only just stopped crying.

My poor puppy. If she gets worse or seems like she has an infection, I will be taking her directly to the vet.

Worst pet parent ever right here. If you don’t want to follow a dog ear cutter anymore, I completely understand. I don’t want to know me either. ( I’m obviously kidding, sort of)

[calmdowngorgeous]

Destroy the myth that libraries are no longer relevant. If you use your library, please reblog.

[porterdavis]

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Putting this here so I remember to check if this will grow in my area. I hate lawns and think they are a waste of time and resources. I would love to plant all of my property with this and other similar plants.

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It’s Christmas Eve and we are home not enjoying nibbles and a bottomless glass of wine at my besties house. Where we live has been buried in way too much snow. All the roads around us are closed.

We were supposed to host Christmas dinner for both our families this year but that is on hold until the plows can get out.

My son’s girlfriend who lives here with us has Covid. We are Covid free so far but I’m sick.

I guess we weren’t meant to do Christmas this year. Oh well. I’m honestly not that upset.

Happy Christmas everyone.

[gamwthnzwhmou]

Reblog if you had a Tumblr for 5+ years

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I’ve been married 25 years.

We are attempting to install an IKEA kitchen together. If we make it to year 26 it will be a miracle. The constant “have you seen the hammer? “ “Where is the drill?” “ What happened to the bag of screws?” Is going to drive me insane.

I think this has been the most frustrating time of my life. I do not recommend doing an ikea kitchen if your relationship is on shaky ground to start with.

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I keep getting a whiff of something that smells just like Wella Balsam shampoo. I’m totally dating myself I know.

I must find out what it is. I enjoyed the childhood memories of getting my hair washed and painfully combed out the first time, but it’s been a few days now. I have no idea what it could be.

[sandmandaddy69]

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I’ve got one that’s been going on 25 years now. If I’d been allowed to speak up at the time I would not still be bitter and angry.

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

Some Curses of Being Highly Sensitive

People who are highly sensitive, often struggle with the following:

1. They are easily overwhelmed, and often feel stressed through being overstimulated: That is, they often feel exhausted, stressed, worn out and worn down by processing so much detail - or through vicariously experiencing too much pain.

2. They are more personally affected by others’ emotions: Thus, they find it hard to detach themselves, or throw off the feelings and sufferings of others. That is, they tend to absorb anger, pain and distress when they are around others them are experiencing these.

3. They need more time and space for themselves: In order to restore their boundaries, to refresh their minds and renew their energy, they need to retreat, and to spend more time alone. Unfortunately, others may think they are unsociable as they don’t understand their need to withdraw.

4. They may feel driven by unhealthy perfectionism: They often have unrealistic expectations, and are harsh, unforgiving and demanding of themselves. This is because they overanalyse, and worry about what other people think, want and feel. (Related to this, many also suffer from low self-esteem.)

5. They may feel out of sync with the people around them: The western world values extroverted people who are confident, lively and highly sociable. This can add extra pressure to more sensitive people who are cautious, and careful of the judgments of others. They can also feel they’re viewed as being too sensitive, or as too emotional, or not tough enough.

For more information see: http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2010/03/28/5-gifts-of-being-highly-sensitive/

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Stop thinking you know me. You don’t know me. Ok maybe you do just a little. Alright you’ve described me exactly.

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Have you ever heard of uranium glass or Vaseline glass? It’s made with uranium and it glows when you shine a black light on it. It’s only very slightly radioactive ☢️.

I’ve been collecting it for a while now. Tonight my holy grail of uranium glass has come up for auction. I’ve been outbid numerous times and I’m way over my limit of what I like to spend. I don’t know if I can live knowing this corn on the cob vase is out there and I don’t own it.

How much is too much to obtain such a work of glowing beauty?

I reallllllly want it. I’m going to bid a little bit more. I don’t have a problem, you have a problem.

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I’ve been ever so slightly obsessed with bidding on stuff I don’t really need on an online auction site.

I think it’s because when I win something it makes me feel happy. Yay! I won! Something in this shitty time actually worked out for me.

There’s not much else that makes me happy these days.

Gotta go. The bidet I’ve bid on is coming up soon. Wish me luck.

Update: the bidet is mine! (And a 72 pack of pencil crayons) Life is good.

[hamletthedane]

Want to learn something new in 2022??

Absolute beginner adult ballet series (fabulous beginning teacher)

40 piano lessons for beginners (some of the best explanations for piano I’ve ever seen)

Excellent basic crochet video series

Basic knitting (probably the best how to knit video out there)

Pre-Free Figure Skate Levels A-D guides and practice activities (each video builds up with exercises to the actual moves!)

How to draw character faces video (very funny, surprisingly instructive?)

Another drawing character faces video

Literally my favorite art pose hack

Tutorial of how to make a whole ass Stardew Valley esque farming game in Gamemaker Studios 2??

Introduction to flying small aircrafts

French/Dutch/Fishtail braiding

Playing the guitar for beginners (well paced and excellent instructor)

Playing the violin for beginners (really good practical tips mixed in)

Color theory in digital art (not of the children’s hospital variety)

Retake classes you hated but now there’s zero stakes:

Calculus 1 (full semester class)

Learn basic statistics (free textbook)

Introduction to college physics (free textbook)

Introduction to accounting (free textbook)

Learn a language:

Ancient Greek

Latin

Spanish

German

Japanese (grammar guide) (for dummies)

French

Russian (pretty good cyrillic guide!)

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I love learning new things. Even better if it’s free!

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If you think my dog is spoiled, you’d be absolutely correct.