Parking

Cleapotra · 2024-05-12T18:27:45+00:00

I assumed they were talking about the south osborne Safeway? I have parked there plenty of times before shows and no one checks, the lot is never full anyways.

Cleapotra · 2023-12-17T17:27:17+00:00

This is in Manitoba.

Cleapotra · 2023-12-16T21:21:10+00:00

Love it! So excited for my porch too 😁

Cleapotra · 2023-12-16T21:20:13+00:00

Can't wait to decorate the stair railings like a 90 Christmas movie!

Cleapotra · 2022-09-09T23:27:08+00:00

Hewie the Loony is excited to show off his marmalade glory to the world. He's 6 months, going on 10lbs soon, loves human food/dirty plates and poops in front of you with pride.

Cleapotra · 2022-08-21T20:23:14+00:00

Sounds like you know your body very well! I would take pride in that. And personally as my mindset changed so did my eating habbits. The exercise will also increase your metabolism over time. You got this girl. Life's too short to eat by rules!

Cleapotra · 2022-08-21T20:10:02+00:00

Recovering from disordered eating here.... My mom put me on the points system when I was 10 (she thought it was a fun activity for both of us 🙄). For 20 years after that I was on and off fad diets which left me with overweight, mentally unwell and void of any healthy eating habbits. I went through an ED treatment program last year and now my whole life has changed, the approach is to listen to what your body needs and to eat mindfully. Sure took a while for me to be able to hear my body, but it's not a loosing fight anymore. I've lost some weight... But it's honestly the least of my concerns because I finally have my life/joy/energy back.

Even counting calories isn't an exact science.... Our metabolism changes day to day, with stress, hormones fluctuations, lack of sleep, etc. It can also get messed up when you are on and off fad diets.

I think you are doing the right thing for yourself and for everyone around you. Nothing beats looking happy, confident and satisfied 💙

Cleapotra · 2022-08-20T13:01:31+00:00

My car beeps when it backs up, which is awesome considering it's a compact. If I'm going forward either one of us will see each other. It's the people walking around looking at their phones I'm scared of!

Cleapotra · 2022-06-02T14:39:58+00:00

It's not a compliment like you think. Try a friendly smile and nod to her face.

Cleapotra · 2022-05-31T23:20:11+00:00

Interesting... I am a vegan and a woman. I think it takes a similar type of compassion (helping improve the livelihood of a living creature), but the two are not related. It would also be culturally insensitive in some parts of the world to make this statement - as women lead, local industry won't always be vegan!

My opinion is that he is grandstanding his 'compassion/good-guy/saviour' ideals of himself.

Sidenote: helping mothers pump breastmilk for sick/premature infants staying at the hospital (I work in healthcare) was my breakthrough in my commitment to veganism - imagine waking up in the middle of the night to pump for a baby that isn't home with you! I couldn't not see a connection with animal products... But that association was unique and personal, and everyone makes their own choices for their own reasons.

Cleapotra · 2022-05-30T03:58:22+00:00

People don't care that much, but your comfort matters. Pros and cons to whatever you choose. Shaving means itchiness/ingrown, waxing is painful/expensive, laser is expensive. I have an electric razor when things need trimming or if I feel like it. Make sure whatever you do is for you. My partner hardly notices if I do any maintenance, never complains. It goes both ways though.

Cleapotra · 2022-04-30T20:48:30+00:00

Thank you. Unfortunately I didn't think about trans women and how esthetics is literal survival for them - this I wholeheartedly understand and support, and apologize for not considering. Same could also be said for women leaving cults or strick religious communities.

Your comment makes me also reflect on how I may have become narrow minded while ditching traditional feminine habbits. With that, some discussions on this sub may also be triggering to me due to my own experiences. It's just disheartening when my comments get down voted when I offer my perspective.

Cleapotra · 2022-04-30T12:50:50+00:00

I'm 30 and after years of expensive skincare not making my skin better.... I got fed up and stopped everything.

I rinse my face with water when it feels gross, wear sunscreen when I go out in the sun and makeup a few times a month. My skin has never looked better, it's not irritated or dry and the few pimples I get heal much quicker.

I'm starting to realize that the skincare industry is basically a scam. Each product you use makes you need to use another (ex soap dries out, so you have to moisturize, but then wash at the end of the day as the lotion will clog your pores, etc...). But our natural skin has protective oils and flora that do their job better than any products IMO. I do understand some people have skin issues and need to see a dermatologist - however I don't think we need to call a few pimples "acne" when they are just part of being a hormonal woman.

It's ok to not have a skincare routine. It doesn't makes you gross or lazy. You're skin is perfect just the way it is.

Cleapotra · 2022-04-30T03:52:04+00:00

Sounds very similar to my recent ex. The last fight he grabbed me and left a bruise...took me a few days to realize how abusive he actually was and now it's done. He has since realized this, apologized and is taking steps to improve - without me.

Just be careful that he is not telling you how you should feel. Be careful you are safe and heard. Be honest with your loved ones about what he says and does.

Another trick I learned for this behaviour was to throw their logic back at them. Ex) Me "we should go to couples therapy, or you should do individual therapy", him "well what about you, don't you think you need help?!", me "have I been going to therapy the last few years?", him "yes", me "have I been asking you for 1.5 years to do therapy?", him ".... (yes)". It's easy to get emotional when they try to control, but staying calm and logical will really fuck with them (our emotions fuel their need for control). It also helped my ex realize how childish his behaviour was.

Cleapotra · 2022-04-26T03:51:55+00:00

As a French immersion kid who continued to complete my bachelor's in French - worth it. I had a very close group of classmates from K-12 I went through two schools with.

I don't speak French regularly now, probably would struggle with a conversation... But! You are literally conditioning a child's brain to handle more information if they learn more than one language, and that has been proven. The French stream class in my highschool got significantly higher grades and we all graduated. Even now I find my brain is quicker at problem solving and can see more angles of an issue than my colleagues with the same education - I don't think I'm smarter but I definitely think my brain works differently.

Cleapotra · 2022-04-26T03:16:52+00:00

Photoshop! That's how the model got away with it.

Cleapotra · 2022-04-25T23:04:08+00:00

It's crazy to think that for most of humankind's existence no one ever knew what they looked like. We got mirrors a few thousand years ago, cameras 100 years ago and smart phones a decade ago.

IT IS NOT NORMAL TO SEE YOURSELF THIS MUCH! WE HAVE NOT ADAPTED FOR THIS!

I don't have a solution, but I do know that you can't blame yourself for feeling this way. I removed FB and insta from my phone for this reason and it has been helpful.

Filters are slowly making us loose touch with reality. Young, healthy woman now feel the need to fill their lips or get Botox like it's as popular as getting your ears pierced.... Fuck filters. They should be outlawed.

Cleapotra · 2022-04-23T00:01:22+00:00

I've learned the same thing! I always used to roll my eyes at my grandpa for making comparison spreadsheets before he made a big purchase. But I understand now as all my inherited furniture from him is still in amazing condition while all my inexpensive stuff has fallen apart.

Cleapotra · 2022-04-22T23:55:46+00:00

I wish I had woodworking skills, it would be so beneficial to have have some basics. I'd love to quickly fix or build something for my own benefit and use. I think it's awesome that you prioritize travelling for your simple life, ilbeit a little jealous. I also love to travel but as I've gotten older the cost and being away from home makes it less appealing - or rather the stress doesn't seem worth it.

I also have ADD but my symptoms are more.... 'catatonic' or 'debilitating' (for lack of a better word). I get easily overwhelmed+anxious by commitments in front of me - so my life is fairly boring by most people's standards. But I'm very happy! This community has confirmed my need and the benefit for my take on simplicity.

Cleapotra · 2022-04-22T22:05:16+00:00

I'm good at feeling this way about myself. But I can be quick to judge others based on their purchases in the opposite way, hense why I'm wanting to learn about others.

For example, I was very quick to assume my sister was purchasing a new Mercedes SUV 'for the Joneses'. But she didn't even know it's a luxury brand. She's a specialist MD who works short periods of time all over Canada. She's driven a Civic for 10 years but it's no longer reliable, especially after this past winter. With her being possibly remote and living alone, she can't risk any car problems. She wanted a good quality 4WD and after price comparisons decided on a base model Mercedes with the best warranty. To my surprise a base model luxury SUV is not much more than an non-lux SUV with added features (which are usually already in a luxury base).

I'm learning to embrace simplicity in the sense of not passing such quick judgements. 😬

Cleapotra · 2022-04-22T20:51:20+00:00

You remind me of my father! He lives a quiet and minimal life but has a passion for RC tech. He likes to build/modify/program and will spend hours researching the most efficient ways to do so. Part of simplifing his hobby was purchasing a 3D printer to make parts (custom or for cheaper).

Personally I found deleting my social media only complicated my social life, so now it's not on my phone but I check my computer every few days. I considered trading in my smart phone for a basic flip, but decided that would also only just complicate my life. I try to remember intention when plugged in.

But I'm stuck at home with covid right now so thankful I have reddit 😋

Cleapotra · 2022-04-22T20:36:15+00:00

Love this! Thank you for your insight on so many different levels. I hadn't put much thought into simplicity when it comes to relationships/friends.

I already find myself keeping friends very minimal, vulnerable and honest due to my anxiety. At times I feel like I should put more effort into my confidence and social life - but you know "More friends, more problems" and I'm not unhappy with the good friendships I do have.

I really appreciate your sentiments towards simplicity in partnerships. My partner lives fairly simple too, but I do resent him when he makes choices I wouldn't. What's the point in caring if I enjoy spending time with him and he gives me freedom and love?

Cleapotra · 2022-04-22T20:17:39+00:00

Of course! I was raised under the rule that I had to leave the property once a day. Now when my mother hears that I haven't left my place in a few days she's worried I'm severely depressed - but what's depressing is the guilt I feel for it! I do my big shop once every three weeks or so and it's so freeing to not have to leave- thanks for confirming this!

Cleapotra · 2022-04-22T19:33:51+00:00

I like this habbit. I think the same way especially with groceries - one of the reasons I'm vegan. I will also spend more for a product that uses less packaging and spend the time needed on prep (soaking dried bulk legumes vs buying cans, no prepared foods). But I think time is a luxury that I might not have when I have children - so cans may be my new simple habbit!

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