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[–] [email protected] 11 points 8 months ago

3 of my fish are pregnant and all display characteristics I wish to select for in the next generation!

[–] [email protected] 9 points 8 months ago (1 children)

My wife has finally figured out what she is passionate about after years of struggling with not being happy in her career, it's such a weight lifted off of our shoulders!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

This is awesome! I am walking a similar journey.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 8 months ago

We had a long weekend in the UK. The weather was surprisingly reasonable as well, it only rained on Saturday. It's always nice to have longer off work.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Started a new job and I'm so, so, so much happier.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

I work at a garden center. Did it for 2 years but then we moved, and I finally found a place to do it again. I love working with plants and helping people with their gardens. 😁

Edit: plants, not images, but that too (used to do graphic design)

[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago

We adopted two kittens! They seem content at our home, and we get a little acrobatic clown show every day.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago

We went camping and the weather was just about perfect.

[–] Tamkish 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)
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