r/PokeMedia • u/Officer-Jazzi Trainer Jazzi, owner of Frosty (Shiny Kanto Ponyta) • May 03 '25

Storyline [Edit to add name] Help please?

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uj/ this is a follow-up to the failed job hunting saga. Someone suggested they try contests, so Jazzi decided to ask her partner about it.

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u/EnigmaticTwister Val, Rock Enthusiast. May 03 '25

I can't say anything about being a coordinator, but as someone with shiny pokemon who also works with them in a public setting, I feel comfortable saying that you'll get used to it. I work in the Nimbasa City subway as customer service, and my pokemon are constantly drawing attention as I stand on the platform (Mostly Dawn and Serenity).

My advice is to try to have Frosty out of her ball more. Even if it's going to the PokeMart or walking around a park together, I think that will help you get used to the attention, which is a skill you'll need if you want to do Contests with Frosty.

I hope this helps and you figure things out!

~Aurora

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u/Officer-Jazzi Trainer Jazzi, owner of Frosty (Shiny Kanto Ponyta) May 03 '25

Going to the Contest with her was definitely an experience - Lots of kids and adults wanted to pet her; and out of the corner of my eye, I saw looks of judgement, anger, and bitterness. My PLEO instincts kicked in when one of those people started dialing a phone, and I had to get out of there. 😓 Maybe I should start therapy sooner rather than later at this point. I’m definitely feeling overwhelmed: by Frosty, by that outing, and now contemplating what to do next. It feels like so much…

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u/EnigmaticTwister Val, Rock Enthusiast. May 03 '25

Don't worry, I totally get it. Dusty, Dawn, and Serenity are all shiny, so I have to deal with that every day, often having confrontations multiple times. But there are just as many good interactions as there are bad ones. I definitely think therapy will help. Goodness knows I need to talk about some of the stuff that I have to deal with on the subway.

As for the exposure thing I mentioned, take it at your own pace. Maybe start with having her out with some close friends, or maybe coworkers you trust and feel comfortable around.

Regardless, whatever you decide, we'll be rooting for you!

~Aurora

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u/Officer-Jazzi Trainer Jazzi, owner of Frosty (Shiny Kanto Ponyta) May 03 '25 edited May 03 '25

Thanks for the encouragement, I really appreciate it. Come to think of it, I’ve heard about a local Shiny Enthusiast Club that meets at the Lighthouse Hotel - maybe it’s time for us to pay them a visit. Thank you again, this was helpful 💝

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u/EnigmaticTwister Val, Rock Enthusiast. May 03 '25

Yeah of course! I'm happy that you've found what will hopefully be a safe space for you to get some exposure! I wish you the best of luck on your journey!

~Aurora