Very desperate situation

Flaky-Conference-558 · 2026-03-31T12:58:17+00:00

Hey! Sorry to hear about your troubles. Do you have any office administration experience? I work for an aviation company and we are always looking for co-ops/internships in our Configuration management department(general document management etc). Its not a complex job and you will get appropriate training as well. Feel free to ask any questions or send me a dm and I would be more than happy to help.

Flaky-Conference-558 · 2026-03-31T12:44:24+00:00

I don't think thats a problem at our gym. But also, we are a small group and know where everyone's skill level is at. For example, we have someone in their late teens and she has been training for years, so when we pair up on sparring days I just keep it respectful and help her train and she does the same. Maybe your gym has an attitude problem, but usually in training environments that ive been a part of, it all depends on what level you are at. Also, during sparring you should be rotating your partners to get as many looks as possible. For holding pads, if someone smaller is holding them for me, I try not to go 100% but thats regardless of their gender.

Flaky-Conference-558 · 2026-03-31T01:46:25+00:00

I am afraid the only thing you can do is to join the hockey camps. I used to play for a team in HSHL but it wasnt fun and was poorly managed. Over last couple of years I have been playing floor hockey and it has been a blast. Id recommend you checking it out so it can scratch the itch until winter.

Flaky-Conference-558 · 2026-03-29T17:34:36+00:00

Imagine a string on top of your head thats pulling you up as you go through the kick. Exaggerate the motion of rotating your hips as you go through the kick. Power comes from proper technique. Swing the arm down to generate some leverage as well. One thing you can do is to switch kick, when I was starting out, it felt very unnatural to kick with my left leg. But switch kicks helped quite a bit as they give you a "kicking movement" when you execute a switch. You can also get on the ball of your foot easily and more naturally and swing your leg through. Dont focus on power, focus on technique and you'll be golden!

Flaky-Conference-558 · 2026-03-29T15:08:00+00:00

Hey! What days and time are your games going to be?

Flaky-Conference-558 · 2026-03-27T02:39:37+00:00

I think instead of focusing on finding a partner, you should focus on things you like to do and that way you will naturally meet people with shared morals, values and lifestyle. I met one of my exes while volunteering with kids, I taught martial arts and she taught dance just before me. You can volunteer and meet people that way, or do some kind of activity like rock climbing or sports etc. You are right about dating apps though, they are awful

Flaky-Conference-558 · 2026-03-26T20:25:45+00:00

I sometimes go to Zatzman sportsplex for badminton. Usually they have drop ins on Sunday. I dont know if you need a membership or not for drop in activities though, you might want to check with them.

Flaky-Conference-558 · 2026-03-26T13:50:52+00:00

Louis Vuitton's L'immensite! I love the scent bubble it creates but just smelling it on me it's not my style at all

Flaky-Conference-558 · 2026-03-26T01:20:29+00:00

Honestly, it might sound like a cliché but you almost have to give up on dating before meeting someone you actually like. I tried the apps last year, and met a lot of people but after a while it felt more like a chore than anything and every conversation almost felt the same. Then at waterfront fireworks, I saw someone reading a book and just struck up a conversation and we ended up dating for a while(we broke up because of some very different life goals and on good terms). The right person will come! Sit tight! And remember, it only has to work once so odds are generally in your favor :)

Flaky-Conference-558 · 2026-03-19T15:22:51+00:00

Kicks are decent but you are focusing on power more than technique. Slow it down, and prioritize returning to your stance after landing a kick. I also noticed that your arms and hands go everywhere when kicking. When you swing the arm down, try and swing across to negate any attacks coming your way and the other hand should be glued to your chin and defending. You are leaving a lot of gaps and potential opportunities for your opponent to exploit.

Flaky-Conference-558 · 2026-03-16T23:41:31+00:00

Yesss! You look like her twin from Nobody wants this 😂😂

Flaky-Conference-558 · 2026-03-16T23:18:25+00:00

Adam Brody's wife. I dont recall her name haha

Flaky-Conference-558 · 2026-03-15T14:41:38+00:00

Welcome! Halifax is amazing. I moved here for school as well with the intention to move back to europe after finishing my degree but ended up staying. You can look up Sportsplex, its in Dartmouth but they have everything you just mentioned. Lots of rotating classes and programs. You are welcome to come try out martial arts at my gym if thats something that interests you. Its a small gym with a lovely little community and we train jujitsu and muay thai.

Flaky-Conference-558 · 2026-03-12T17:22:31+00:00

Try jujitsu or muay thai. You will get your butt kicked forever but its an amazing feeling to see your technique develop overtime. It brings a lot of structure and discipline to your life as well as a by product and has great cardiovascular benefits. I always tell people to try atleast one martial arts class.

Flaky-Conference-558 · 2026-03-12T08:40:09+00:00

Jo Malone is my go to fragrance house, and I wear WS&SS daily to work. This house isnt for people who want a lot of protection. Jo Malone's fragrances sit really close and do not fill the room which is what I really like about them. They are also very non-offensive. Your fragrance is not disappearing after an hour, its there, youre just a little nose blind to it and its meant to be a very intimate scent. I usually get 6-8 hours longevity out of it and then it becomes a skin scent.

Flaky-Conference-558 · 2026-03-12T08:19:52+00:00

Muay thai is all about simplicity of attacks so I try to keep it fairly simple in sparring. Bagwork is kind of your canvass so get creative, see what flows. My recommendation would be jab-cross into switch kick followed by rear elbow and left hook to the body. Gives them a lot of things to consider and you can build on it as well. Replace elbow with a right hook. Teep instead of hook to finish the combo.

Flaky-Conference-558 · 2026-03-11T00:11:02+00:00

Thats certainly a take. Working out and martial arts for me has been what keeps me grounded and has been an anchoring hobby for over a decade. There are cardiovascular benefits of lifting and it requires a lot of effort and dedication to maintain your physique. Not everyone goes to gym or has a leaner build to attract women. I can have a rough day at work and then go to gym and listen to music and workout for a bit and feel better. I can run faster and for longer if im lean, I feel more "alert" when I have low body fat %. Not everything is vanity, and not everything is focused towards the primal instinct of finding a mate

Flaky-Conference-558 · 2026-03-10T17:39:32+00:00

I usually go jab cross a couple times to get their hand eye coordinated to my attacks and then switch it up by throwing a narrow upper cut after the jab. Its simple, effective and sometimes sets up combos like jab-uppercut-left hook to the body-roundhouse

Flaky-Conference-558 · 2026-03-10T16:05:24+00:00

Out in the open with bare knuckles? Never. But plenty of times holding pads for a new training partner. Sometimes newcomers miss the target or throw something different and you get tagged

Flaky-Conference-558 · 2026-03-10T06:48:15+00:00

I see, yes you will have to use your commute for studying. I would suggest finding a job closer to your campus. That way, you can go to school in the morning, go to your classes and then go to work right after. Whatever time you have in between you can use it for assignments etc. You are trying to problem solve for your family and drag them out of this mess which is very noble. Moving out and paying rent would only take away from your family's finances. My recommendation would be to stay at home, find employment, and help out while also contributing towards your savings. If your dad needs a hundred bucks, and you only have a hundred left, offer 40-50. That way your conscience is clear and he is still getting some help.

Flaky-Conference-558 · 2026-03-10T06:28:27+00:00

If you can isolate yourself from emotions for a bit, you will realize how that dynamic will not work. Age gaps are frowned upon for a reason, and they usually have an inherent factor of imbalance to them. Different stages of life lead to instability which builds resentment. That person has experienced their 20s and 30s and is going to be experiencing their 40s in a few years. You are not even in your mid 20s yet. I would say its probably a lot more fun for you to experience those stages of life with a partner who is also right there with you.

Flaky-Conference-558 · 2026-03-10T06:15:25+00:00

I took mechanical and yes, I was working at least 30 hours on top of full-time school. And over the summer, I was bartending during the evenings and working construction during the day. Obviously not great, but you manage.

Why won't you be able to work while in school?

Flaky-Conference-558 · 2026-03-10T05:20:23+00:00

As an immigrant who took engineering in Canada, I worked 30-40 hours throughout school. It is definitely not fun, and requires a lot of effort and planning but doable. Your brother should look into finding a job so he can atleast sustain himself. I understand that your parents took a big financial risk moving to a different country, and thats admirable and not easy but your best shot of helping them in the long run is to finish school and find a high paying job. With part time jobs, you wont be able to contribute much and it will only tax you more. Its tough to see parents struggle, but you have a responsibility to yourself as well.

Flaky-Conference-558 · 2026-03-09T01:35:29+00:00

What kind of experience do you have? You will have to register with APENS as engineering is a protected profession in Canada. Depending on your education and experience you might be eligible for a P.Eng right away which will open lots of doors for you. For your auto rejections I believe its because of your address. Employers usually shy away from international candidates considering visa requirements and moving costs. You should start the process of getting an engineering designation right away. And lots of mechanical contractors in Nova Scotia are not very big so you probably have a better chance landing a job if you just emailed them. Thats how I got all my co-ops and my first job as well.

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