How are you doing? - Kiwi Farms Wellness Check

[feedtheoctopus]

Was shitting bloody intestinal lining all week, so that was terrible (and disgusting). But I'm also baking some bread right now. And that's nice. Am trying to quit smoking for the 10th time mainly due to the horror that keeps popping up in my toilet and the sneaking suspicion that the two are related. Have to wait until my insurance goes through before I can see a doctor, but I probably should quit smoking anyway, so whatever. After more than 10 years of nearly a pack a day though that isn't exactly "fun".

 

[JustSomeDong]

No cat tree, but plenty of toys. For some reason decent cat trees are expensive as hell. I don't want the boys having one that could break or whatever.

Yes, he is. Was when we got him.
I'll keep that in mind, though Wallop is in pretty decent shape, though he has that little pouch thing that fixed cats get if I remember right.

You can use a small rug or carpet fragment and some lumber to make one yourself super easy, just fyi. One of my friends wife crazy about babying her 2 cats. She makes shit that puts the stuff in stores to shame. She also makes toys for dogs, and my husky is crazy about her homemade treats, where as my mastiff will eat like a tiger shark, the husky is picky as hell. I spoil my dogs enough, and my friends all make it so much worse, but I wouldn't change a thing.

 

[Sped Xing]

The HR manager decided to give me hourly pay for going to the gym.

How did I even get this job?

 

[Helvítis Túristi]

I won't mention the two social media sites, but I think I am finally down with them. The sheer coonsumerism, open degeneration, and other shit is too much. Used to be more chill when it was just a few people, but as soon as they were bought out by a corporation it's gone to shit. I usually try to stay in segregated areas, but then those areas change and turn to shit or I realize the people were shit all along. Try to meet new people there and I quickly realize it's a mistake. It's no longer for me, so it's better that I leave.

 

[Robert w'E'd Leef]

Doing some work at home tonight and there's a Brazilian trio playing one house down (drums, guitar, accordion) and I'm really enjoying it

 

[DoomsdayElite]

 

[PaleTay]

I'm annoyed because my family is trying to force me to get a puppy.

My mom can't have a pet at her house, so she wants to buy one for me which she can visit. I don't want a puppy or a kitten to the point where I'd be counting the days until I can get rid of it or it dies, so I've repeatedly said no and repeatedly gotten screamed at.

Beyond not wanting a pet, I don't have time for a pet, I'd have to get rid of stuff I like to make room for it and make my house pet safe, there's nowhere interesting to walk it nearby, and it would have a really depressing life. It would spend 90% of its life in my living room sleeping because it can't even be tied up in my yard alone (due to HOA and cougars/coyotes) and have to be gone at least 11 hours every day 'I work.

 

[Vingle]

I'm annoyed because my family is trying to force me to get a puppy.

My mom can't have a pet at her house, so she wants to buy one for me which she can visit. I don't want a puppy or a kitten to the point where I'd be counting the days until I can get rid of it or it dies, so I've repeatedly said no and repeatedly gotten screamed at.

Beyond not wanting a pet, I don't have time for a pet, I'd have to get rid of stuff I like to make room for it and make my house pet safe, there's nowhere interesting to walk it nearby, and it would have a really depressing life. It would spend 90% of its life in my living room sleeping because it can't even be tied up in my yard alone (due to HOA and cougars/coyotes) and have to be gone at least 11 hours every day 'I work.

If you are over 18, she can't force you to anything. It's an embarrassment for her as a parent, to be acting more immature than her kid.

 

[Moral Decay]

Been busy with that job. Its going well, except...

I thought speaking your mind and calling out someone everybody hates would be cathartic. It's really not, though. I think I'd have been better if I kept my cool, even if it meant just taking their shit uncontested. I don't think my bosses will be too mad, because literally everyone in our department hates the person, but somehow I'm still nervous about it.

Can't decide if it's good or bad that I'm off the next day when the potential fallout happens. I tried to message my boss about it and get ahead of whatever bullshit story the other person makes up. I just hope no one forces me to apologise, because I really think I'd sooner take the pink slip.

Beyond not wanting a pet, I don't have time for a pet, I'd have to get rid of stuff I like to make room for it and make my house pet safe, there's nowhere interesting to walk it nearby, and it would have a really depressing life.

Sounds like a good way to make you and the dog both miserable. 100% do not cave on this, your instincts are spot on. One of my dogs belonged to a similar home where the owner loved him, but the dog was just miserable and lonely and sickly all day. I thought the guy was gonna cry when he gave himto me, but the dog really is a lot better now that he's in a household that can give him the right amount of time and attention.

So yeah. Don't let them shame you into it. Even if they want to call you a horrible animal hater or whatever. Even if you actually are. The both of you are better off if you stick to your guns.

 

[Vingle]

I thought speaking your mind and calling out someone everybody hates would be cathartic. It's really not

Would maybe be better to pester the boss about how the person make such a bad work environment for everyone else.
It may make the person act more like a shit, which isn't a bad thing. Because it's a faster way to potentially get fired for ruining the work environment.

I just hope no one forces me to apologise

Just go with the good ol "I'm sorry you interpreted it that way"

 

[Moral Decay]

Would maybe be better to pester the boss about how the person make such a bad work environment for everyone else.
It may make the person act more like a shit, which isn't a bad thing. Because it's a faster way to potentially get fired for ruining the work environment.

Problem is, there's only seven of us in the department, including myself and both manager. One other guy has only just passed his 90 day probationary period, and I'm still in mine. Nobody is applying at this business in general, let alone our department - and the last person to agree to an interview never showed up. Asshole is fulltime (vs most of us part-timers) and is the only one aside from one of the managers who has that specific skillset.

Asshole is, unfortunately, a "higher value" employee. But if this turns into a thing, I will emphasize how low their chances are to find someone to replace me, especially since my niche is "I'm always free and willing to work any task or shift, slot me in wherever you need me"

Won't weasel the apology, though. Apologize to the managers for being unprofessional/making their lives harder having to deal with this? Sure. They're cool, don't want to make their jobs any harder. But I've let people walk all over me most of my life. I'll be damned before I kowtow to anyone for standing up for myself. Best they can hope for is "next time I'll make the 'fuck you' more workplace appropriate and at the proper volume."

 

[WhoIsSutterKane]

Pretty good. Happy that it's been almost 2 months since I last heard from my ex.

 

[Quantum Diabetes]

I’m getting real work (outside home) and I like going out to see people being normal instead of the tidal wave of propaganda seeping into damn near everything except for shitposting and 90s nostalgia areas
. Lots of people walk their dogs near where I’m about to get more hours in so I meet nice doggies all the time.

 

[deadtofaunus]

It's been a little over two weeks since she cut ties and I still catch myself thinking of her in my downtime. I know full well it's completely irrational because a relationship with someone who values me so little is anything but desirable, but I'm not sure what the appropriate response to these feelings is. I've been trying to keep busy to avoid thinking about it, but I'm slightly concerned that these hangups will persist.

 

[Migraineur]

My cat isn't doing well. She's 9, going on 10. Multiple vet check ups and they say 'oh shes ok,' but I have doubts. She's emaciated despite me ensuring she eats, she has an upper respiratory issue (which the vet said was fine) that makes it sound like she is purring when she isn't. She randomly gags and will occasionally regurgitate spit. Worst of all though, is that she has stopped cleaning herself. I need to brush and use kitty safe wipes to keep her coat decent.

It breaks my heart because I don't know what to do. Her quality of life seems horrendous, but I keep paying 200+ dollars every few weeks to hear 'oh she's ok! Heres an antibiotic shot.'

It's destroying me. I already lost one cat in April (though she was very old). Its too soon for another to go.

 

[glass_houses]

My cat isn't doing well. She's 9, going on 10. Multiple vet check ups and they say 'oh shes ok,' but I have doubts. She's emaciated despite me ensuring she eats, she has an upper respiratory issue (which the vet said was fine) that makes it sound like she is purring when she isn't. She randomly gags and will occasionally regurgitate spit. Worst of all though, is that she has stopped cleaning herself. I need to brush and use kitty safe wipes to keep her coat decent.

It breaks my heart because I don't know what to do. Her quality of life seems horrendous, but I keep paying 200+ dollars every few weeks to hear 'oh she's ok! Heres an antibiotic shot.'

It's destroying me. I already lost one cat in April (though she was very old). Its too soon for another to go.

Have you tried taking her to a different vet?

 

[Migraineur]

Have you tried taking her to a different vet?

I have taken her to 3 different ones and it is basically the same. I think I am going to take her outside the area. Not sure what it will do that is different, but it can't hurt.

 

[TheRetardKing]

Not that great. Some lil' twerp thought it would be funny to throw kethup at our door at 4AM.

 

[Sped Xing]

At the gym, I ran into a dude I used to haze in college days. I used to make him nazi salute me for long periods while I played SS Marschiert in Feindesland" on loop.

He's twice my size, but he is bald, while my hair is luxurious.

Yes, of course I mentioned this. Just because I haven't seen someone in 15 years doesn't mean I'm not going to give them shit.

 

[Moral Decay]

Didn't hear a peep about the incident from the assistant manager. Another employee said they were asked about it and took my side. Apparently the rest of the store also hates Asshole's guts and people have been talking about it.

Asshole was clearly pissed but didn't say a single word to me all day. Current mood: maniacal laughter

Not that great. Some lil' twerp thought it would be funny to throw kethup at our door at 4AM.

Wait, so is your reality just a cartoon? Are those animations you make just real footage of your world? I can't imagine a living, breathing person choosing to throw ketchup instead of eggs or something