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I was supposed to go to Orlando to see my friend Patrick who I have not seen for one and a half, almost two, years. But he can’t leave the amusement park, and we don’t have enough money for it. His step-mother is paying for my sister Barkfur to get in, but me and Rosepaw are stuck at home. I was really looking forward to it… My dad offered for us to go do something in Orlando while she hung out with Patrick. I don’t know if I want to though… It would be nice to go somewhere. I feel so confined being kept anywhere. WHY I DESPISE HOME-SCHOOL REASON NUMBER ONE! I wouldn’t have internet, but I could take the laptop and edit my story, Scorn In One’s Heart, or Black Night/Water.
Ps. both stories need new names.
P.p.s. patrick and my dad need warrior names.
*hugs* Is Patrick your sister’s friend, too?
((Maybe for Patrick you could use something like Cloverheart or Cloverclaw? Idk about your Dad. I hope this helps!))
yeah. and i was thinking of that as a prefix too. he’s from canada, he has spiky hair, glasses, and um.. he’s tallish? i am thinking of naming my dad stone—. patrcik could be cloverstem maybe
Aw, I’m sorry. *huggles* You should take up your dad’s offer. ^^
going to. that way i can write my stories in the car and work on my art project. btw anyone want in on that? i will check this in the morning but i gtg.
Oh wow, I’m so sorry! Maybe you can start taking a class or something? Go with your dad, it’ll probably help. *huggles*
i doubt i would be able to, but maybe! i have blogclan though. you guys are awesome!
I’m very frustrated right now because as some of you may or may not know, I’m asexual but this one girl at my school says that it’s not a legitimate sexuality and that I’m just faking it to get attention. Her entire argument is based on the fact that last year I had a boyfriend so that obviously means I’m not asexual. I’ve tried explaining multiple times that being asexual doesn’t mean you can’t love people it’s just that physical attraction isn’t what’s important to you (summarized for the small beans). But today in current events we were supposed to find an article about LGBT+ issues and she brought up an article about how this guy wasn’t given a scholarship for members of the LGBT community because the college didn’t see it as a legitimate orientation. She started talking about how she completely agreed and that anyone who says they’re asexual is faking it to get attention and when I responded that it’s actually very real she said, “See, you can’t even bring it up without her drawing attention to herself. It all just a ploy!” What am I supposed to do when you start attacking my sexual orientation? It just really ticked me off and I just needed to blow off some steam. I hate people sometimes. 🙄
Sorry to hear that. *Hugs* Unfortunately, there’s plenty of ignorant people around.
Oh my gosh…. She sounds like an awful person to be around. Sorry that happened. You could snark her off, which I would do if I were in your position. Ahat are they going to do to ypu for being snarky, anyway?
That is so unfair. You’re right, it IS real. Perhaps talk to someone in the school about it, and maybe someone could set up a lesson proving you are right? Sorry if that didn’t help. *Hugs*
*hugs* People can suck sometimes. I’d try ignoring her, because if she doesn’t get a rise out of you, she might give up. I hope she stops that nonsense.
So yeah, she’s wrong. For one, your sexuality and romanticy won’t always match up. Heck, there’s even different types of romanticy. Asexual has to do with your sexual preference. Sure, you could be asexual and aromanitc, but it’s possible for you to be asexual and panromantic or something. I’m asexual too, but I’m biromantic. A lot of people haven’t really heard of it yet, and probably will assume you want attention. It’s stupid, I know, but it happens. The best thing you can do is yes, defend your sexual orientation. I know it’s hard, but try to remember she’s just very obviously ignorant about sexuality. However, you might also need to take it up with an adult if she’s harassing your sexuality. This is the same as someone who hates people for being homosexual. Maybe she just needs to learn a little more about this topic.
Sexuality isn’t something definite. It’s more like colors that blur together. There might always be something you’ve never heard of. Respect people’s sexual orientation. Tell her this. If she doesn’t believe you, there’s multiple articles online she could read about this or asexuality.
Oh geez. I meant there’s different types of ‘romantic attraction’ or something that goes along with romantic attraction. Obviously there’s different romanticy.
Aww Russet, people are annoying. *Huggles* I guess the best thing you can do is maybe Ignor her? Or educate her, maybe show her valid articles or something, if she gets worse, talk to a teacher. (Sorry I’m not very good at giving advice, here have a cookie! 🍪🍪)
Yikes, I’m so sorry. Just ignore her, she’s probably the one who wants attention. Eventually she’ll get bored of it, so don’t give her the satisfaction of knowing she ticks you off. Stay away from her. *huggles*
Don’t even listen to her. You’re so much better than that. She is obviously uneducated on the topic, and you can either choose to teach her (which doesn’t seem to be working) or ignore her.
So, I’m freaking out right now. My mother saw a drawing that she took to be, um, lewd between two females, when it wasn’t. My dad, the very strict conservative homophobic over-the-top-Christian guy would hate that. It wasn’t that and I tried to tell her, but she wouldn’t believe me. She’s going to tell my father and that’s not good. He doesn’t know about the stuff I do that my mom knows. Examples are well, things like having friends who are members of the LGBTQ+ community or having online friends. He’d pull me out of my school and probably try to shove his morals onto me. I having nothing against my religion, I just don’t believe all the things my dad does. If he thought I was drawing something lewd, he’d believe it’s caused by the things around me and take me from what he deems ‘sin’. I don’t want to leave my school or my friends I don’t want to have to stop drawing either or have his religious morals shoved onto me. Honestly, I don’t know what to do.
Yikes. Talk to your parents, try your mom first. Maybe she hasn’t shown your dad yet. Explain this to your dad. I hope everything goes okay. *huggles*
Ouch. The exact same thing happened to my friend recently (caught texting her girlfriend, is getting pulled out of public school and placed in a covenant). If your father brings it up, my advice would be to fervently deny it. Even act homophobic, if you have to. Anything to make them think you aren’t against your father’s strict morals. Good luck <3
Hello Clanmates. Please help Kate see his post as quickly as possible!
I came home today and my dog began having seizures. He’s 12 years old which is very old for his breed and we think he’s passing away.
I was wondering Kate, if you’re reading this, if you could give him a warrior name?
He’s a big chocolate Labrador retriever. He has floppy ears, a plummy tail, and amber eyes. I know he isn’t a cat, but he’s my Clanmates if I’ve ever had one.
His name is Arthur, which means Bear in Latin so his prefix is -Bear. I want you to give him a warrior name, if you’d be so kind.
He can’t read the books given his species, but he has the heart of a warrior.
Thank you all so much.
Oh, I’m so sorry to hear that Brightstorm. How is Arthur? I’ve not bee around for a few days so I’ve only just seen this. I don’t think I could think up a name for your gorgeous dog as well as you could because you know and love him so well. I’d love to know what name you have given him. Does BlogClan have any suggestions?
❤️
Bearheart
Bearmist
Bearflash
Bearhope
Bearwish
Bearleaf
Bearwillow
I like them. I thought Brightstorm meant his suffix was Bear because she wrote “-Bear”. I just keep thinking Tumblingbear. But not sure it’s warriory enough.
Oh my god guys please help me I need the most hugs ever
I am crying so hard right now
my dad just LOST HIS JOB and we can’t buy our DREAM HOME THAT WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR FOR YEARS
just i can’t even believe this is happening
no chickens
I can’t have my beautiful little kitten
no special room that I had so many beautiful plans for
no amazing land or chickens
i cant even say anything
this is so horrible oh my god i dont know what to do
why do the best people have to have the worst luck??? WHY? My dad was super sick, now he lost his job, we can’t have our dream home, I don’t even know what to do anymore, and I hate sounding this dramatic, but my dreams have literally been crushed
I need all the hugs and good luck i can get for me and my family
I’m sorry to rant :'(
Oh geez. *huggles* I’m so sorry! <3
I hope it gets better.
Thank you. 🙂
*hugs you tightly* it’s gonna be okay willow. you’ll get it one day! i wish you guys the best luck!
Thank you, Daisypaw. <3
Oh my God I’m so sorry!! I hope you guys can resolve that soon! I can’t really give any kind of advice, but I can give you lots of hugs!! *huggles*
Thank you. 🙂
There is some good news, my dad already has an interview today. 🙂
-hugs- Hopefully, the bad luck will go away <3
Thanks <3
My dad already has an interview today, though, so that's good. 🙂
Ok, there is some good news. My mom and I talked and I can still get my cat, even if we can’t move. Sorry for the drama, I was really upset. 🙂
don’t feel sorry about ranting! It’s alright!
I’m so sorry about your situation! I’m really hoping that your dad gets better, and that he can get another job! Meanwhile, don’t give up on your dream! Maybe one day it will happen.
*hugs*
Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry! It might seem horrible now, but I promise it will get better. Your non-dream house may be better than you think. You’ll get your adorable cute fluffy kitten and your bouncy funny chickens one day. *huggles tight*
Thank you so much <3
yeah, I found out that my parents said we can still get my cat and the dogs etc. Hopefully chickens too.
Awe Willow I’m so sorry to hear that 😞
Like literally the exact same thing happened to my family not too long ago, but don’t give up on your dreams!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIolTbJ_K5U
The war in Syria needs to be taken seriously- we can’t make fun of the ones who suffered and are suffering because of it.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Oh God my brother has lice. We had to wash literally everything in the house and everyone had to use lice shampoo.
Oh my! That does not sound fun! *hugs*
Yikes! I’m sorry about that. *huggles*
Ugh, I’m so sorry Flashtail! *hugs* Do you know how he got it?
Yeah someone in his class had it before him.
I’m really sorry! I know nothing about lice so I have no advice for you, but I do have hugs. 😉
I’m going to go soon and work on some stuff outside, then start my writing, clean up some, decorate the laptop with stickers and stuff, take pictures of it, read, take a shower, etc. soo i will be away from blogclan today and tomorrow. i need to go tbh before i have some mental breakdown. byee!
nvm… not going till thursday 🙁
well, good luck when it comes!
*hugs* Don’t have a mental breakdown! I dunno what else to say… well… uhh… *hugs again*
lol.. eh it happens a lot to me..
So there is this one REALLY annoying guy in my class (understatement). Somehow the topic of transgender people came up during art class, and all he would say is “if you are a girl, you are a girl! If you’re a boy, you’re a boy! You were born that way! Don’t pretend to be something else! It’s sooooo annoying!” And everyone else in the class is like “No, that’s not how it always works. Maybe someone has a girl’s mind but is in a boy’s body. Imagine if you still were yourself but were in a girl’s body.” But then he is like “Well then I would act like a girl because I would be a girl! I would like put on makeup and dresses and stuff, ’cause I would b a girl!” It is really annoying and mean. Luckily that topic has not come up again, but still.
-hugs- I also hate it when people make fun of someone/a group of people who are different from them.. we’re all different.
I would have slapped that kid and ranted at him for ten minutes without stopping for breath. I HATE PEOPLE LIKE THAT! and if someone says that in front of Oaktail I would be even worse, then I would link our rainbow lanyards and sing “de ne ne ne!” like we did when he was visitng, then walk away.
*huggles* oh my gosh he sounds sooo annoying and ignorant and jerky. Blaaaaah I hate people like that, and I am SO sorry he is in your class *huggles*
*huggles* Okay, yeah, annoying is an understatement. Even if he didn’t agree with it, he should at least respect a person and their choices enough to keep his mouth shut. If he’s harassing transgender people, you need to tell an an adult. It’s hurtful to hear people say things like that.
*hugs* I hope that stops, Minty! Sometimes… I JUST HATE PEOPLE.
Yikes, I’m really sorry. Just ignore him, he doesn’t deserve your attention, and if you know someone’s transgender in your class, be sure to comfort them. *huggles*
I would’ve exploded in anger. Who says that, especially a (you’re in fifth grade right?) fifth grader.
^hugglezzzzz^
He sounds very annoying and has little or no respect for the transgender community. Maybe talk with the teacher or principal, that was a very rude thing to say.
Aghh, I’ve been so inactive here. 🙁 Huggles and free cookies to everyone that needs them.
It’s okay that you’re inactive! Welcome back! 🙂
It’s all good! Welcome baaaack! 😀
So… I embarrased myself on BlogClan Wiki 2, the day that I joined. My friend is causing trouble. I have no energy to do anything. I’m sore. I’ve had another two panic attacks since last being on here. My other friend’s mom is being a total jerk to my mom at work and ignoring her. My little sister won’t let me get any work done. I have an art project and another presentation I have to finish my Friday. Tomorrow I am going to be in a car for six hours writing stories for you guys and people on the wiki and on Quotev to read. On the wiki I don’t know anything about anyone or the inside jokes or anything. I got a bad headache because everyone was talking so fast and I still have to relearn French. And i don’t know… everything is just stressing me out right now. :/
*hugs* You can talk to me on BlogClan 2 Wiki anytime you want, Daisypaw. 🙂 (http://blogclan-2.wikia.com/wiki/Message_Wall:Fallenpaw_of_BlogClan) I hope your headache gets better!
I hope that you’re stress goes away soon! It’s never fun to be that stressed all at once! I hope your headache gets better, and that everything works out! *hugs*
Hey Daisy!!! 🙂
I’m sorry about the mishap yesterday! Everything got fixed, though, so you’re all good! No worries! (Not a single person was mad at you either. We all love you!!!)
Also . . . I’ll totally be your friend/bestie!!! 😀 Talk to me whenever! I’d love to PM! <3 Can't wait to read your story too! I'm sure it'll be AWESOME :O
Sorry about that headache. *hugs forever* 🙁 That's a bummer!
You’re going through a period in life which everyone goes through. Nobody knows anyone when they join something on the Internet. There’s nothing to be embarrased about. I joined chat but didn’t actually start chatting on the wiki for a while. Try reading people’s fursona pages, it might help you get used to their styles and you can learn who’s who. If you want, you can talk to me on my message wall
thanks guys.
and i know it happens to a lot of people.
it just sucks. i’m stressed out partially because my parents may be splitting up again. :/
Hi Daisypaw, I’m sorry! You can talk to o me on the wiki any time and I can explain some stuff here is my user page: http://blogclan-2.wikia.com/wiki/User:Mistystar22
Welcome to the wiki 🙂 Need to talk to me there? Go to: http://blogclan-2.wikia.com/wiki/Message_Wall:Stoatbramble
I’m sure if you ask people, you might understand the wiki some more. Foos, for example, is the typo version of food.
Heh, so onto the hug page I guess. I’m sorry if this isn’t an actual problem. So for the past three days I’ve been getting a call from an unknown number and its kind of freaking me out. Each day they call with a different number. They have already called three times today and I have declined them all. Could this be a phone scammer? Or worse, a stalker. I’m really worried right now..
Don’t reply. You could block the numbers from your phone, they’re most likely some con company’s that another company you gave your number to gave to them if that makes sense OR it could be someone getting the wrong number OR it could be a friend prank calling you… Just don’t answer to be safe I guess😊
*hugs* I doubt it’s a stalker. My guess is that it’s just spam.
just don’t answer, and if you’re feeling really concerned, then talk to an adult and get them involved. That does sound pretty scary, that some random number keeps calling you over and over. definitely talk to an adult if it gets out of hand
*hugs* I hope it stops, so you don’t have to be so worried
Don’t answer. Tell your parents. If possible, disable calling without using airplane mode (but airplane mode is a good idea when you’re not using the phone)
I had almost the same thing. I just answered it and said you have the wrong number so listen to what they say if its a stalker call the cops if its a scam like the IRS scams say they have the wrong number anyways ‘hugs’ hopefully it will end soon 🙂
This happens to me sometimes, because my phone has a recycled number, I let it go to voicemail, then have my friend translate them for me (they voicemails are in Spanish) Hopefully it’s just someone who has the wrong number
Thanks for all the kind comments, but its definitely not prank or wrong number. I’ll leave it for now but if they call one more time then I will tell my parents. I don’t need a stupid person that keeps calling me right now.
ya, good idea to tell your parents
(P.S I love dragons too!)
Wait, it’s the same person every day with a different number? Kinda confused.
Continue to decline them and delete the messages from your phone. Block all the numbers and be sure to tell your parents. If it’s deemed safe, you can always write up a fake and funny reply for them, like:
“Hello, thanks for calling Dry Pools Inc. Your $3000000000000000000 pool is being shipped now!” 😛
I was eating some mini chocolate chip cookies, and one fell on the floor and my dog ate it before I could pick it up! I’m so worried! And we don’t have time to take him to the vet today!
Its absolutely FINE! My dogs have eaten worse cough a whole chocolate cake, whole box of chocolates etc cough cough… Dogs have a high metabolism and only a high percentage of cocoa in chocolate will be harmful and cookies don’t have a very high cocoa percentage.😊 hope I helped?!!!
It did help, thank you!
*hugs* One cookie shouldn’t hurt your dog, assuming there isn’t many chocolate chips in it. How big is your dog?
About the size of a Jack Russell Terrier. And thank you.
Yikes! I’m sorry, Snow! *Hugs* How much chocolate was in it, and how big is your dog? He should be just fine if he didn’t get much. Monitor him closely for the next 12-24 hours, if you can, and get him to the vet if he starts showing signs of a reaction. He’ll be okay! <3
Thank you for the advice. My dog’s roughly the size of a Jack Russell Terrier, he’s a mutt. Again, thank you!
*hugs* I’m sure it’ll be fine, but it’s okay to be concerned. I don’t think it’ll be too bad, but still keep a close eye on your dog, just in case…
I’m sure they’ll be fine. It really depends on the dog. Hopefully yours is the resistant-to-chocolate type, but be sure to take him to the vet as soon as possible just in case. Most likely they’ll be just fine. There aren’t a lot of chocolate chips in cookies, and it was a mini one anyway. *huggles*