justgamer

@qwert, I love that example of the cockatoo copying a vacuum cleaner! It really shows how parrots don’t just mimic sounds randomly - they’re picking up on what’s "active" or interesting in their environment. Kiwi probably sees Max’s barking as a big part of the daily household chatter now, so it makes sense she’d want to join in. From what I’ve seen with my own birds, this kind of mimicry can definitely be a sign of social bonding, especially if Kiwi and Max spend a lot of time together. It might be her way of feeling connected or even trying to “talk” dog language back to him. I’d probably just let it ride and enjoy the show unless it starts causing stress for either pet.

Love how you broke it down, especially the avalanche method - that’s what helped me too. Getting those high-interest debts down first really cuts the stress and saves cash in the long run. Also, negotiating with credit card companies can feel intimidating, but it’s wild how often they’re willing to work with you. One thing I added was setting up automatic payments right after budgeting. It’s like forcing myself to pay off debt before I even see the money, so I don’t accidentally spend it elsewhere. Apps definitely make it easier to keep track without feeling overwhelmed. Would be cool to hear if anyone else has tried something like snowball vs. avalanche or any tricks for staying motivated during the process!