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SlumberKitty · May 28, 2021 at 11:32 AM

I am really missing my cat Esther. Amelia is not as cuddly. I tried to pet her today but she ran away from me though she did let me stand pretty close to her when she was eating. She is so skittish. She's getting better slowly but I fear she will never be a lap cat.

ElectricManatee · May 28, 2021 at 12:44 PM

I like the kombucha with a bit of fruit juice in it but not the kind without any juice. I've only had kefir a couple of times, and I recall it being like liquidy yogurt. It was fine.

SlumberKitty · May 28, 2021 at 12:49 PM

I have never had Kombucha or Kefir but I will pretty much try anything once. The first I heard about Kombucha was from the owners of my company. I sent them some Harry and David for Christmas and there was pears of course in the box and they were like, yeah! We were looking for some pears for our Kombucha. I had to look up what that was at the time because I didn't know.

unaluna · May 28, 2021 at 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Quietmind 2

If it's a decent shop (like in my region of the world), you can choose your "sugar level" from 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%. I've had plenty of non sweet bubble tea.

That makes it less scary for me, thanks! Maybe i will make it an artist's date for myself as things open up to go get one.

A high school friend visited me about ten years ago to go get one, and i accompanied her to the restaurant, but i was too chicken to get one myself!

stopdog · May 28, 2021 at 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SlumberKitty

I am really missing my cat Esther. Amelia is not as cuddly. I tried to pet her today but she ran away from me though she did let me stand pretty close to her when she was eating. She is so skittish. She's getting better slowly but I fear she will never be a lap cat.

Some of them are just not lap cats. The old guy I have had since he was about 5 weeks old (found on the side of the road) is not a lap cat - he never has been. He wants to be near but not on the human. He will cuddle with dogs. My inherited cat was a stray who wandered in and just hung around until we caught him and got him neutered. Some days it seems I can't go two feet without him clamoring to be on me.

SlumberKitty · May 28, 2021 at 01:43 PM

I totally agree stopdog. Some cats are just not lap cats. I have to decide (but not yet) if I want to get another cat. If I do decide I am going to ask at the shelter specifically for a lap cat. I want one that will sit with me a lot. I can't make Amelia be a lap cat though she will sit with me in the wee hours in the morning when it is still and quiet and I treasure those times. But she won't sit with me any other time of the day. She has come a long way with socialization and I'm really glad I adopted her.

LonesomeTonight · May 28, 2021 at 02:19 PM

Guinea pigs came up in my Dr. T session today. He asked, "Did you see the segment of them on AFV the other day?" Me: "On the what?" Dr. T: "America's Funniest Videos. I guess you don't watch it if you don't know what it stands for." Me: "I mean, I watched it many years ago, I guess?" Dr. T: "It's good wholesome family viewing. Watching people get kicked in the nuts."

Lemoncake · 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LostOnTheTrail

Huge congratulations, Cake!

I hope you are able to reward yourself for such an achievement.

One exam to go - enjoy that feeling!

Thanks everyone

I realize that I left out the word "one" in that post.

Lemoncake · May 28, 2021 at 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by unaluna

That makes it less scary for me, thanks! Maybe i will make it an artist's date for myself as things open up to go get one.

A high school friend visited me about ten years ago to go get one, and i accompanied her to the restaurant, but i was too chicken to get one myself!

I hope you do go, but it's also possible to make it yourself if you buy the tapioca pearls or flour. Then you could control the sugar/. have it the way you want.

How To Make Bubble Tea • Tasty - YouTube

chihirochild · May 28, 2021 at 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemoncake

I hope you do go, but it's also possible to make it yourself if you buy the tapioca pearls or flour. Then you could control the sugar/. have it the way you want.

How To Make Bubble Tea • Tasty - YouTube

Agreed! I make my own, which means I have total sugar control!

Echos Myron redux · May 28, 2021 at 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemoncake

I just got home around 30 mins ago. I passed my Pediatric exam with a B grade. I also got a hug from someone in my group.

I literally just have more exam left now.

What an amazing achievement! You have come so far, well done!

SlumberKitty · May 28, 2021 at 03:19 PM

Great Job Lemoncake! You deserve a million dancing chili's!

SlumberKitty · May 28, 2021 at 04:33 PM

We had sub sandwiches at lunch for the May birthdays and then we had apple pie and ice cream at 2 o'clock break. We are so spoiled. There were donuts too at 8:30 AM break but I didn't indulge in that this week.

SlumberKitty · May 28, 2021 at 04:37 PM

Possible trigger:

got the results of my pap smear test today. Everything is fine.

I didn't even realize I was worried about it until I got the results and I could physically feel the relief. It was like whoosh. It's okay. I guess I was worried because my Mom always had abnormal ones. And I just assumed I would too. But everything is good. Now I don't have to worry about it for three years. And I was a good girl and got my Mammogram scheduled for next week. I feel quite grown up.

LonesomeTonight · May 28, 2021 at 04:48 PM

I'm glad your test results were fine, Kit! And that you're good for 3 years! Out of curiosity, what day is your mammogram next week? I'm getting mine Tuesday (annual one that's 6 months overdue because of COVID concerns).

SlumberKitty · May 28, 2021 at 04:56 PM

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I'm glad your test results were fine, Kit! And that you're good for 3 years! Out of curiosity, what day is your mammogram next week? I'm getting mine Tuesday (annual one that's 6 months overdue because of COVID concerns).

Thanks LT. I'm glad I'm not letting fear dictate me taking care of my body anymore. My mammogram is scheduled for Thursday at 4. My Mom was going to go with me but she'll be out of town. So I have to be a big girl and go by myself!

SlumberKitty · May 28, 2021 at 05:00 PM

I usually feel like an adolescent even though I am an adult. So it is good that I am feeling grown up about this stuff. Although my mind, emotions, and body haven't all caught up to one another! Former T said it's okay because when you age after you are already that age then you can gain years in months instead of years in years. So even though I feel like I'm 20, I can gain 4 or 5 years in 4 or 5 months instead of it taking the actual physical length of a year. I hope that makes sense. It made sense when she said it but she said it clearer.

ArtieTheSequal · May 28, 2021 at 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by unaluna

That makes it less scary for me, thanks! Maybe i will make it an artist's date for myself as things open up to go get one.

A high school friend visited me about ten years ago to go get one, and i accompanied her to the restaurant, but i was too chicken to get one myself!

I had forgotten all about artist's dates. I totally need to take myself on one SOON!

ArtieTheSequal · May 28, 2021 at 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SlumberKitty

I am really missing my cat Esther. Amelia is not as cuddly. I tried to pet her today but she ran away from me though she did let me stand pretty close to her when she was eating. She is so skittish. She's getting better slowly but I fear she will never be a lap cat.

Hugs, Kit.

ArtieTheSequal · May 28, 2021 at 06:08 PM

Great job Lemoncake!! So proud of you!

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SlumberKitty Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jul 2018 Location: CA Posts: 27,329 (SuperPoster!) 5 117.7k hugs given	May 28, 2021 at 11:32 AM #261 I am really missing my cat Esther. Amelia is not as cuddly. I tried to pet her today but she ran away from me though she did let me stand pretty close to her when she was eating. She is so skittish. She's getting better slowly but I fear she will never be a lap cat. __________________ Dum Spiro Spero IC XC NIKA

ElectricManatee Magnate Member Since May 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,515 6 4,704 hugs given	May 28, 2021 at 12:44 PM #262 I like the kombucha with a bit of fruit juice in it but not the kind without any juice. I've only had kefir a couple of times, and I recall it being like liquidy yogurt. It was fine.

SlumberKitty Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jul 2018 Location: CA Posts: 27,329 (SuperPoster!) 5 117.7k hugs given	May 28, 2021 at 03:19 PM #272 Great Job Lemoncake! You deserve a million dancing chili's! __________________ Dum Spiro Spero IC XC NIKA

SlumberKitty Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jul 2018 Location: CA Posts: 27,329 (SuperPoster!) 5 117.7k hugs given	May 28, 2021 at 04:33 PM #273 We had sub sandwiches at lunch for the May birthdays and then we had apple pie and ice cream at 2 o'clock break. We are so spoiled. There were donuts too at 8:30 AM break but I didn't indulge in that this week. __________________ Dum Spiro Spero IC XC NIKA

LonesomeTonight Always in This Twilight Member Since Feb 2015 Location: US Posts: 20,748 (SuperPoster!) 9 74.9k hugs given	May 28, 2021 at 04:48 PM #275 I'm glad your test results were fine, Kit! And that you're good for 3 years! Out of curiosity, what day is your mammogram next week? I'm getting mine Tuesday (annual one that's 6 months overdue because of COVID concerns).

ArtieTheSequal Writing my way through... Member Since Feb 2020 Location: In the desert Posts: 7,234 (SuperPoster!) 4 5,764 hugs given	May 28, 2021 at 06:08 PM #280 Great job Lemoncake!! So proud of you!