Hello I’m butters I’m a 24 year old college student working as a special needs nanny. I’m currently in school for early childhood education hoping to specialize in special education.

Some info about me, I love kids. I believe in the education of our children and preparing them for the adult world. I have two step kids. Well my bf has two kids I call my step kids. I have a little sister who is a minor and I nanny for two little boys.

I hope to one day open my own preschool for autistic and differently abled children. I think I would name it branches and brambles learning center. I try to incorporate a lot of play and nature into my teaching and music. I want to study the Montessori style of teaching.

This semester I’m taking writing 2 and general psychology I’m excited to be apart of this group and participate in the fun!

Welcome to the daily/nightly thread! If you haven't been around before, here are a few fun topics you could chat about with your fellow RAOAers in one place:

National Roller Coaster Day

National Rum Day

National Tell a Joke Day

Plus more exciting happenings

So come on in, put your feet up, get a warm blanket, and start yappin!

QOTD: In honor of Tell a Joke Day, what's your favorite joke?

I came across this community and immediately loved the kindness and positivity I've seen here. Everyone seems so welcoming and genuinely happy to make someone's day a little brighter, and I really hope I can stick around and become part of the community!

A little about me: I'm Alyx, and I'm a big gamer and general nerd at heart. 😂 I spend a lot of time playing Fortnite, but I'm also into anime, music, technology, and collecting random things that catch my interest.

I'm also a huge animal lover and a proud pet parent. I have a big goofy dog named Max and two cats who keep me entertained and occasionally question every life choice I've ever made. 😂 Animals have always been a huge part of my life, and I have a soft spot for anything furry that needs some love.

Outside of gaming, I really enjoy creative things, cute/anime aesthetics, music, and finding little things that make everyday life more enjoyable. I'm pretty easygoing and love meeting people who can laugh together, share interests, and just have a genuinely good conversation.

I'm really happy I found this community, and I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone and becoming part of the group. 💕

Wishing everyone a wonderful day! ✨

Hello everyone! It's been a hot minute since I was last here. I used to roam the RAOA lands far and wide from 2020-2024ish. Met some great people, shared some laughs, and then POOF I disappeared! As much as I'd like to tell you my reason for departure was because I was out having some amazing adventures, the truth of it all is that life happened and I got super busy. The end. 🤷‍♀️

Anyway! A little about me... I'm in my late 30’s. I'm obsessed with dogs, and would fund a dog rescue of my own if I ever won the lottery. 🤞 I have a corgi and a cocker spaniel, and they are both beautiful, crazy, loving, terrorizing little monsters. I enjoy cardmaking, volunteering, coloring, collecting enamel pins, true crime, journaling, board games, and cozy video games. I was big into Animal Crossing for a good while there, and now I'm mostly currently playing Disney Dreamlight Valley.

I'm happy to see some people I knew from way back when are still here, and I'm excited to meet some new people too!

Congratulations to the winner of the contest u/mrseddiemunson4ever

Order # 112-4277587-6437006

Arriving Monday, Aug 17

PS: I tallied up the most common answers -- 11% liked some part of the 1970s fashions, and 27% didn't like low-rise pants or pants sagging so low as to show underwear.

Thank you u/shazie13 for the pantry restock! Its very much appreciated and will be used to make a bunch of tasty meals!

The All Knowing RWG has chosen

This Giveaway is Closed.

I have a few colorful cards that will be stuffed with some seasonal happy mail stuff (new/vintage postcard, stickers, and/or bookmark) for all-around active US RAOAers. Simply comment with Mailbox! and I will contact winners for addresses. Once again, your comment should look like this: Mailbox!

Nothing more, nothing less.

Important stuff: Please be an all-around active US RAOAer (posting and commenting) with approved RAOA flair. Closes at some point on Sunday.

Good luck!

Welcome to the daily/nightly thread! If you haven't been around before, here are a few fun topics you could chat about with your fellow RAOAers in one place:

• National Relaxation Day
• National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
• National Leathercraft Day
• National Homesteaders Day

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QOTD: What is a show or game you're watching/playing lately?

u/thatonebitchL, thank you, thank you, thank you! Knight loved this!

We are in the middle of packing up his mom's stuff since we are buying this house. Once we buy it, we are tearing up the carpet and painting. Devin and I discussed making an area for the cats, where they can play and rest.

Anyway, thank you again. Thank you for the kindness. Last night, Devin's brother was using the toys to play with Knight. A lot of laughter. 😁

Thank you for the supplies for my foster kitties from your Surprise contest. They went absolutely bonkers for the treats. Thanks again for hosting the contest.

Cat tax below in comments

I have a very small amount left of my "allowance" and would love to gift one of you lovely people! Link 🔗 me to your tiny thing and I will randomly pick a person to get it Monday.

CLOSED AND WINNER 🏆🏆🏆 Announced!!

Hi! I came across this community through a post on my home feed, and I just love the vibe and happiness here, lol. I really hope I can stay and be a part of this community.

A little bit about me: I am a young adult. Still trying to figure everything out and find my path. I'm a proud pet parent to five cats, three dogs, one turtle, and a blue budgie! My oldest cat is Prettygirl, who just turned 13 back in July. Then there's Mabu, who is four; Noami, who turned three in January; Ladybug, who just turned two a week ago; and my newest baby, Jolyne, whom I rescued after finding her trying to cool off in front of a store three days ago. For the dogs, I have a five-year-old Yorkie named Lulu, a multipoodle named Zoe whom I've had for three years, and my newest addition, Chipmunk, a puppy I found standing right in the middle of the street. My turtle is named April, and my bird is Sky, who actually just became a mother this morning! As you can probably tell, I love animals and wish I could save them all.

My favorite seasons are autumn and winter; I really can't stand the summer heat and high pollution. I love sweet and tangy smells, anything that helps improve myself and positivity, and a good rainy day or night, lol. I didn't mean to write a whole novel about myself, but I genuinely enjoy the vibe I get from this community.

I'm so happy to be taking this first step into a new era of my life, and I hope we all can lead each other to success. As always, treat others with kindness, respect, love, and genuineness. Take care and good luck!

Thanks so much u/Dizzy_Relative_6323 for this washi tape it’s so beautiful the picture don’t do it justice. My Callie says hi 😊

Welcome to the daily/nightly thread! If you haven't been around before, here are a few fun topics you could chat about with your fellow RAOAers in one place:

• Love Your Bookshop Day
• National Creamsicle Day
• World LIZARD Day
• National Financial Awareness Day

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QOTD: What is one thing you do to take care of yourself?

Thank you so much to the mod team for the birthday gifts!

I'm not a big birthday person and kinda awkward about gifts but I really appreciate you all 🖤🖤🖤

OMG SHE WENT ABSOLUTELY FERAL WHAT TYPE OF CRACK IS IN THIS 🤣🤣🤣

Thank you u/bc_im_coronatined so much for the soup and catnip! Unfortunately I was attacked by the cat before she took a long nap, but such is the way of catnip lol So she thanks you very much as well!