The Hug Page

The Hug Page is here. Because, even in a brand new blog, we still need hugs. This is still the best place to come if you’re feeling sad and need a hug from BlogClan…

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  • So. We have some young warriors who are starting/have started high school, and you guys might be worried (at least, I was when I started high school) SO I HAVE DECIDED TO GIVE OUT SOME ADVICE! 😀 (Really, advice for anyone for the new school year!)

    Disclaimer: I have not really followed these suggestions but I just thought it could be helpful to put them out there 😛

    1. Join ALL the clubs!
    Or at least, all the clubs that you’re interested in. (You can always try them out for a few weeks and then quit if you don’t like it, right?) It doesn’t matter if your friends are joining or not, or if you feel uncool or something, because if it interests you, it’ll be good! Hopefully. And you can make even more friends, yay! And if you need more reasons to sign up, clubs look great on volunteer/job/university applications, and the longer you’ve been involved, the better!

    2. Force yourself to be friendlier than usual!
    When you’ve just come into a new, big school, most people are relatively eager t make friends. For me, it was all, “Hi, I’m ____, what school did you come from? What’s your schedule like?” Take the chance and consider anyone and everyone a friend-to-be. This might sound shallow, but it’s a lot easier to get through school when you have people you can ask for help in class.

    3. Find out how you learn best!
    Pretty self explanatory, but if you figure this out early on it makes studying easier. Oh, and try not to procrastinate! It also makes life easier.

    4. Be smart!
    And I’m not talking academically. Just… please don’t do things that could hurt you or others. Common sense is the way to go! (Especially in woodshop class. I wasn’t good at woodshop 😛 )

    Well there you have it. Stonestripe’s School Suggestions That You 100% Can Ignore But Might Be Somewhat Sensible! Was this helpful at all? Is it just common stuff that everyone is told? I don’t know. I may or may not have been procrastinating on my homework as I type this out 😛 But anyways, good luck in school and don’t stress yourself out too much and if you need any hugs I’ll try and be here to provide them <3

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      • Ooh, yeah, there are a bunch of quizzes for finding out your learning style! Last year, I did one for school and I think it said I was visual-tactile. Then after, I found that kinetic studying (making up actions to go along with notes) and making up little songs helped a lot with remembering definitions.

        And thanks!

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    • Yeah, I just started high school a few days ago! I’m happy to get some advice!

      My dad wanted me to join a few clubs for the same reasons you’re suggesting, so I joined the Drama Club and the Art Club. So far I’ve only been to drama, and it went
      okay! I won’t be acting in my school’s fabulous plays but I will be painting sets! The Art Club hasn’t started yet. 🙂
      Honestly, all the friends I had in middle school kind of excluded me for YEARS so I told them about it. Now I have no close friends at all but a ton of people to talk to. I will try to be friendly, because I sometimes come across as unfriendly because I’m shy.
      I’ve been doing okay learning. Also, I haven’t done any dumb, senseless things yet! I’m off to a good start. 😛

      Thanks for the advice, Stonestripe, it really does help! 😛

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      • Drama Club and Art Club sound super fun! And I completely understand about coming across as unfriendly, it happens to me all the time! This year I don’t have lunch or many classes with my best friends, so it’s forcing me to reach out to others. And it’s not really as hard as I was worried it would be, so I guess that’s something 🙂
        Nice, stay smart 😛

        Aw, no problem! 😀

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  • We have to put our cat auige down today or tomorrow so I fell down. He is the second cat we had to put down this year

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  • After school today, I’m going to ride Sterling for the last time. 🙁 I’m too tall for him and have to transition to a bigger horse called Misty. She’s nice enough but isn’t well trained and doesn’t have potential to be a showhorse. The rates to ride her are doubling and I’m devastated that I have to leave Sterling. 😭 Sterling and I have been through really tough times together and I’m going to miss riding him so much. <3 🙁 Plus, 3 of my favorite barn cats, Gigi, Pebbles, and Beau have all gotten lost on the property and have most likely been eaten by coyotes. 🙁 Everything at the barn is just not going right and I'm really depressed about it all. Some hugs would be appreciated. <3

    Sorry for ranting.
    Frost

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    • I’m super sorry, Frosty. I’ve never been in a situation like this, but I can imagine how you’re feeling. You might still be able to see him though, right? Just think of all the wonderful times you’ve had together, and hopefully Misty will be a great horse too. I’m sorry about the barn cats 🙁 *huggles*

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    • Don’t worry Frost! *super hugglez* This is so sad! I hope the cats did not die! Everyone feels your pain.

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      • Thanks guys, yes I will be able to see Sterling.❤️ But I have terrible news: I went to the barn and my trainer told me Gigi had been killed by getting run over by a car😭😢😭

        Rest in peace my lovely Gigi, we will never forget you.

        We always had fun with Gigi and she would run up to me and meow like crazy when I walked in the barn. She, Sterling , and I were like the 3 musketeers. I gueess the 3 is down to 2 now. 😢

        I hope she’s playing in the stars with her littermates and watching over us! I sobbed the whole way home because she had to be the nicest, funniest cat around.

        We’ll miss you like crazy lovely girl and we all love you to pieces Gigi. Rest in peace dear. 😢❤️❤️❤️

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        • I’m glad you can see him. That’s awful about Gigi. I’m so sorry 🙁

          Just remember the fun times you had with Sterling and the cats. Maybe you could make a scrapbook? I’m trying to do that for all my pets. I’m so sorry you’re going through this, Frosty.

          We’re always here for you ❤

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    • *Hugs* I’m really sorry you are going through this. I don’t know what to say.. 🙁 When you are lonely, just remember him and all the fun you had, and maybe Misty will turn out to be a great horse too, and maybe you will make some good memories with her too. And… I’m SO sorry about the cats. 🙁 May StarClan watch over them, I hope they will be safe. And don’t worry, it’s okay to rant here. Everyone understands. Again, I hope things will get better for you! *Hugs* 🙂

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      • Thank you Willow! It means a lot to me! <3

        Misty will be good enough and I WILL love her! 🙂

        I hate to inform you but Gigi got run over by a car and is dead. I miss her like crazy. She was the best <3 Rest in peace Gigi. <3

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        • Aww.. I’m really sorry Frosty. 🙁 May she walk in the stars happily. We will all miss her, and she sounded like a great cat. Rest In Peace Gigi! <3

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    • Aww well if anyone can train Misty, I know it’ll be you! But if you really don’t click with her, I suggest bringing it up with the owners. The best rider needs the best horse am I right ;P Also, I really hope the cats are okay 💙 Best of luck 💕💜

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      • Wow thank you! I’m sure I’ll love Misty in time! <3

        Gigi is dead. She got run over by a car. I'm devastated and have cried all day since she was so special. Love you Gig and will miss you forever! xx

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    • That’s too bad, Frost. I hate when horrible things happen and they’re beyond control to fix. Just tell Sterling how much you love him, and visit him as often as you can. RIP Gigi and Pebbles and Beau if they’re not found soon. 🙁

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      • I will <3. I hate to tell you this but Gigi was run over by a car. I found out this afternoon. Gigi was one of my best friends and she had the spirit of a tiger! We battled through her cancer together (she's albino so she got skin cancer 🙁 ) and now she's gone. 😭😭And Beau and Pebbles probably are dead. They've been gone for 4 weeks and there are coyotes on the property so I know they're… gone shall we say.r😭😭😭

        May they rest in peace forever. It breaks my heart to know I'll never ever see them again. 🙁

        Thanks btw <3

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  • ugh
    i hate myself now
    every time i try to make someone else fell better on the hug page i alwys end up complaining about my own. I’M SO SELF-CENTERED AND SELFISH SOMEONE SLAP ME
    ok
    i think i just made it worse….
    JUST PUNCH ME OR SOMETHING

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    • We’re all self-centred and selfish. We’re also kind and thoughtful and giving. Just like you. Never decide that you are Just One Thing. You are many things. You are human and you are being the best Streampaw you can be. Who could ask for more? Now, hug yourself. It will be fine 🙂

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    • Don’t hate yourself please!! You are not selfish just because you admit to needing help. We are here for you, so please don’t feel bad, and I’m here if you need to talk 💜💙

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  • Well, guess who’s sick just in time for the Gathering?

    Spoiler alert – it’s me. 😛

    But I’m still coming, yay 😀 I promise not to get you all sick 😛

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  • This sucks.

    Though our school a MASSIVE virus has been going through, and guess who just caught it? Me. It’s so bad that most people are away for THREE DAYS. Not only that, I have a science test on Monday but I can’t study because my brain literally won’t think straight. My body doesn’t want to move, I have zero appetite (except for canned pears, 😃), I have a sore throat, a headache and muscle aches.

    The virus is so bad in my class yesterday there were around 9 girls and 5 boys. (We usually have 24 people in the class).

    I guess there’s the Paralympics…

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  • That moment when you have a crush somebody who already has a gf and even if he didn’t you still wouldn’t have a chance with them

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    • My advice: Get over it. (No offense). You’re in high school, right? That’s way too young 😛 I’m sure there are plenty of other boys out there for you *huggles*

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      • Thanks! I’m *almost* in high school I have a “twisted the truth around* a wee bit to be a warrior in the allegiances but I’ll be one next year so

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    • Icey is not in LOOVVVEEEEE
      Other me: keep telling yourself that
      Icey is having feelings right now that’ll shell probably get over within a week.
      Teens, right?
      Other me: And this time the guys is REAL

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  • So I don’t have the biggest problem in the world. And a lot of this is me being the oversensitive and shy person that I am. But oh well, it’s upsetting.

    Back in elementary school I had mainly one really, really good friend. I call her Rosepaw and she introduced me to Warriors. But the thing about Rosepaw is that she is more interested in you if you have classes with her. That’s understandable. But I haven’t been in a class with her since fourth grade (well, I had band with her in sixth grade, but there were about 70 people in my beginning band class, so I’m not sure if that counts). We were still friends in fifth grade. In sixth grade, she started hanging out with her friends who were in her classes instead of me. Near the end of sixth grade, I stopped trying to compete with her friends that were in her classes. We were never mean to each other, but we’re not really friends anymore. We just quietly parted ways. And I’ve been avoiding her ever since. Which wasn’t hard, since she’s not in any of my classes anymore.

    But this year, she has classes with some of my good friends (who I introduced her to!), so she’s hanging out with them. I’ve been hanging out with them since sixth grade. I don’t want to talk to her. But I don’t want to avoid my own friends either! She seems to have really bonded with my best friend. Brightpaw is the kind of person who is friends with you immediately, but still, we’re really good friends. And today I didn’t talk to her since she was hanging out with Rosepaw.

    A part of me wants to rekindle things with Rosepaw. But I’m really scared to, and I’m not sure if it’s the right thing to do, seeing as I haven’t spoken to her since the very beginning of seventh grade. I have almost no idea what she’s like now and I don’t know if she still considers us friends or faults me for us not talking anymore or is waiting for me to make the first move or doesn’t like me anymore. If I do something, I’ll probably look stupid, but I can’t have this going on the whole year. And I’ve changed a lot in the past couple years, too. I don’t know if we’re even fit to talk without an argument, let alone be friends again.

    Since she introduced me to Warriors, I’ve harbored a secret, stupid fantasy that she’s also part of BlogClan and we’d re-bond over that. But yeah, right. Not making this any easier for myself.

    Yup. Could just use some hugs and advice. This stuff is in no way a strong suit of mine. Thanks.

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    • Really hesitant to post this. But Jayie, which mod are you leaving this comment for? Or was it just forgotten?

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      • Sorry if I seemed snappy before. Anyway, Kate wants me to leave comments on the hug page like this for her. So it’s been left for Kate. 🙂

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        • Oh, okay. I am really sensitive and tend to overthink that kind of stuff. Sorry for bothering you. And that really didn’t occur to me. Sorry Kate!

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          • It’s no problem, that one made sense to ask about. 🙂 And sorry about before. I was frustrated with other stuff as well, but I shouldn’t have been snappy.

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    • I’m sorry! *Hugs* I had a similar problem with one of my friends in my karate classes. I’m just going to call her Leafpaw. She was a great friend, but we started arguing, a lot, frequently. We kinda then just split up. A few months later, I was partnered with her in my class. She apologized, and that was cool. Later, I was wondering the same thing as you. Did Leafpaw want to be friends again? Was she just apologizing to be the better person? So, the next class I treated her just like I did before. I said hi, made small talk, and now, a month later, we are great friends again! 😀

      So, my advice is to try and act ‘normal’.
      Just say hi, Smile, and if they are talking about something you like, maybe you could ask Rosepaw if you could join in the chat. Act nice and friendly, and kind of give her the choice if she wants to be friends again.
      If she acts nice back, maybe talk to her about these things. Tell her you want to be friends again and that you were sorry that things kind of went wrong before. I did that with Leafpaw, and she understood. Maybe your friend will too! 😀
      If she doesn’t, then she might just not be interested in making friends. Still, you could try talking to her again about why you want to make friends with her. Explain what you have been feeling to her, and maybe she will understand.

      I really hope my advice made sense and helps you and Rosepaw in the future!

      I hope everything goes well for you! 😀

      ~Willow

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    • Aww Wavey! 🙁 I’m really sorry and I know what you are going through! I had a friend that I’ll call Petalpaw and we were in the same class in every year for elementary starting in 3rd grade (That’s when I moved to America from France) to 5th grade. In 6th grade, I moved back to France for a year and during the 6th grade, Petalpaw had become friends with another one of my friends that I’ll call Bloompaw. I had introduced the Petalpaw and Bloompaw to each other before I left… because they were both sad about me leaving, and such.

      When I got back from France at the start of 7th grade, Petalpaw and Bloompaw had become best friends and didn’t really care about me anymore. At that point my English wasn’t very good since I was used to speaking French so kids bullied me for my accent and it really hurt when Petalpaw and Bloompaw didn’t seem to notice/care. 🙁

      So what I did was I basically just walked up to them and told them how I felt, and that I was hurt that they didn’t notice when I was bullied for my accent. They told me they were really sorry and that they truly did want to be friends with me, just that they thought that I didn’t want to be friends with them . I told them that I wanted to be friends with them, etc. and boom, we were back to being the three friends that did absoloutely everything together. 😀

      So my point is, you should tell Rosepaw your feelings, try not to start an argument even if she wants to start one. Just be as nice as you can, be polite, and try to help her if she wants help, and there should be no reason that she wouldn’t want to be friends with you! Another thing that you could do is talk to your good friends ewhen they are with Rosepaw that way Rosepaw gets used to you again and warms up to you! I would try to be friends with her because the worst she can say is “I don’t want to be friends.” right? And if she doesn’t want to be friends, you still have your other friends you can hang out with and even if they are with Rosepaw (and you don’t want to talk to her) you don’t have to talk with Rosepaw.

      *Lot of hugs*
      -Frosty

      P.S. Blogclan is always here for you and you will always be our friend! <3 <3

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    • I’m sorry Wavey. I think try to hang out with your friends even if she is there, and be friendly to her. Over time you can try and become closer friends if you want to, but start out just trying to talk to her again.

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    • Listen, I can totally relate! I have this friend, Mapleheart (she’s a year older than me so technically she’s a warrior lol 😛 ) We were really good friends in 6th grade, but in 7th I don’t know, she just kinda seemed to have moved on. Now in RL, I admit I’m probably the most awkrawd and shy kid you’ll ever meet. So even though I was disappointed that she no longer cared about me, I was way to scared to make the first move. But her mom and mine are pretty close, so one day my mom tells me Mapleheart DOES still care about me, but she thought I didn’t want to hang out! So basically it was a bit of a mess. I admit, I still haven’t figured how to approach her, but now that I know she cares, I’m working up the courage to try. Probably not the best story to tell, since things haven’t worked out yet, but I hope this gives you some hope 💜

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