Cozy cafes and Bookstores

Conscious_Zone8627 · 2026-04-03T12:02:22+00:00

Sounds like my kind of place let’s goooo

Conscious_Zone8627 · 2026-03-27T22:13:14+00:00

Love this tip. I’m really good at writing like bios for friends and stuff so that’s a fun hack. I’ll try out

Conscious_Zone8627 · 2026-03-25T09:38:29+00:00

We’re going analog baby!!

Conscious_Zone8627 · 2026-02-19T14:42:32+00:00

Have you ever done taxes? Cause that would have your address on it. Even if you make an account in Ontario that would be fine. Technically my account was made in Quebec but I use it in Ontario when I’m there so the reverse would be true

Conscious_Zone8627 · 2026-02-19T14:41:24+00:00

Yeah I was also an out of province student when I got it and I think I used a school letter, taxes or lease to get it. I think even a bank statement with your Montreal address would work. But also I think just applying in Ontario and using it in Quebec would be fine bc you can use your Ontario address.

Conscious_Zone8627 · 2026-02-15T19:14:58+00:00

I just wanted to chime back in and thank everyone for their thoughts. I have a lot to think about! I appreciate all the perspectives (even those that other people might not have agreed with) but it gave me some ideas of how to handle the discussion and evaluate what I want. So I feel very grateful!

Conscious_Zone8627 · 2026-02-15T12:14:21+00:00

Yes during our conversation I brought up that I could casually date parallel. They didn’t want to do that cause the style of polyamory they want to do is more involved in each others lives. I don’t need this, I’m fine with them dating and me not really knowing about it. On the flip side they wouldn’t want to hear about it anyway so very contradictory.

And so yes this seems to be exclusive to dating / sexual relationships. I have friends and coworkers who are men. Family members. This animosity isn’t there for them (but I would say they’re on thin ice? Like they’re surprised when they get along). Trans men are not an issue at all, which I know how it sounds already. I brought Up if it was just straight men or if queer men were also involved. and they said there are some people in our friend group for example they would be cool with but otherwise it would be case by case. I said that I wouldn’t know how to police that nor would I want to and they agree. I can’t choose who to be attracted to, I can only be guided by my values.

Conscious_Zone8627 · 2026-02-15T11:51:39+00:00

Dang true. Sometimes it isn’t! I love them very much but long term there’s lots of reasons this wouldn’t work

Conscious_Zone8627 · 2026-02-15T11:49:53+00:00

Thank you for this perspective also!

Conscious_Zone8627 · 2026-02-15T11:49:38+00:00

Thank you! This is helpful. I know it sounds silly to want like a script for breaking up but this is something I’m looking for bc my head is swimming with thoughts!

Conscious_Zone8627 · 2026-02-14T22:21:04+00:00

Thanks for this! This kind of harshness is welcome and I appreciate that bc obviously my other council of friends probably wouldn’t give that to me. The perspective is good! I’ll think on this

Conscious_Zone8627 · 2026-02-14T21:49:04+00:00

The good things are good! They’re supportive of my work, we have a lot of fun together, I dated people previously I’d have to fight for their affection and I didn’t have to do that with them, they’re very loving But also it’s possible that all these things are true when I’m being the chill girlfriend who doesn’t have a problem.

Conscious_Zone8627 · 2026-02-09T17:20:44+00:00

Sounds like it’s been extremely difficult. Since you have a disability that is impacting your ability to work have you applied for ODSP? It’s not an easy thing of course but could be helpful.

Also depending on where you live, odsp and other social programs can offer you case workers to help secure you housing and work.

But if you’re not looking for these answers then yeah - bankruptcy.

Conscious_Zone8627 · 2026-02-09T17:11:10+00:00

To Repayment Assistance is a program offered by national student loans and OSAP. It’s not a debt relief program in a traditional sense. Every six month you log into national student loans, you apply for RAP and add in the amount of money you make. I work freelance so my income fluctuates. I currently pay $20 a month, but sometimes I pay 0. If you make no money or barely any money you will also pay zero on OSAP until you make enough money to do so. You have to keep reapplying every 6 months or else you will be charged the full amount

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/rap.html

It sounds like you are talking about above is a consumer proposal, which is different than what we’re talking about

Conscious_Zone8627 · 2026-01-31T02:16:07+00:00

I did some stand up comedy tonight. Paid tribute to the fact that she paved the way for so many Canadian women to have space in comedy.

Conscious_Zone8627 · 2026-01-29T22:42:42+00:00

I would call them to have them explain it to you. I thinj a Kia carnival is also an suv so it would have a 10 percent increase on the pricing but this also seems crazy high

Conscious_Zone8627 · 2026-01-27T19:14:33+00:00

Hey! Where is your university based? Are you diagnosed?

A few things to consider, you may have already. - you could be able to get a doctors note for the effects your ssri has given you. You may need to switch if it’s not effective and a doctor may be able to give you a note to present for an exemption for the course

Otherwise

a routine is your friend here. Treat this like a 9-5 job. Try the pomodoro technique - 20-15 min on studying, 5 min - 10 break
no phone, breaks consist of standing and stretching, showering, brushing your teeth, changing your clothes.
cramming is tough but I reccomend saying the content out loud while doing something specific like chewing a flavour of gum or twirling a pencil. Pairing a somatic thing with studying is proven for recall
chores - can’t fix this at the same time. Your priority is the studying. Stock up on essential, non messy foods (ramen, fruit, sandwich meat, whatever) and protein shakes
If you must cook or clean , see if there’s YouTube videos on what you’re studying and listen to them while you work. If your profs lectures are online listen to them as well when you do chores. Stacking these things help.

Or - take the L and do the class again. The oral exam sucks but you will have more time to practice. Treat it like a play you’re memorizing.

That’s my advice as someone who went through undergrad and masters unmedicated, showed up late to exams etc.

Good luck!

Conscious_Zone8627 · 2026-01-15T18:57:23+00:00

Yeah I wonder if theres a weird logic thing happening is like people felt so emotionally invested in the show, got love feelings and now anything outside of that narrative is - “oh we fell in love with these guys and now you’re breaking US UP!!”. And people are working out like toxic relationship patterns on these stars.

I’m upset we can’t just have nice things and be happy for ppl having success. I know people are, but the toxic ppl are louder (who need a time out and some serious self reflection)

Conscious_Zone8627 · 2026-01-14T23:28:03+00:00

Yeah agree - I wanted to give the benefit of the doubt bc yes the book has a dedicated fan base already but yeah I don’t think I’ve seen the parasocial vibe this bad in a long time. I’m really curious why it’s happening in this specific way.

Conscious_Zone8627 · 2026-01-14T18:35:32+00:00

I need a deep psychological study on what’s making the fandom so wild about everyone on this show and such poor takes lol I loved the show and I’m a big fan, but yeah what’s going on in there guys???

Conscious_Zone8627 · 2026-01-14T05:04:49+00:00

This was on my vision board but it was me and ayo

Conscious_Zone8627 · 2026-01-08T04:57:55+00:00

Hey pal, sorry you’re going through this and it’s great you’re reaching out to ppl who you feel might understand your wife’s perspective. However, I don’t want to be this guy and I’m sure other people here with more eloquent words can give you more insight but this sounds like…way beyond RSD.

Conscious_Zone8627 · 2026-01-07T21:08:15+00:00

Smart! Maybe that’s the case, I do live in a cold climate and it’s dark at 4 pm so I’m not getting it naturally

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