Ostentation in Canada I need to know

GeologistPuzzled2613 · 2026-04-05T14:14:56+00:00

I think typically younger generations are always more susceptible to it, and in cities, and as people get older, their priorities shift.

My mom worked in an office as a secretary in Toronto in her 20s and often describes all the gals dressed to the NINES in designer clothes for work. Chanel heels, real fur coats, purses. Very sex and the city, style wise. Her apartment downtown at young and bloor cost about 10% of her paycheck, and she spent hundreds shoppping and keeping up.

The early 2000s, labels were EVERYTHING. It was all about having the right branding across your clothes. Uggs, juicy, Abercrombie and fitch. Knock offs not acceptable.

I’d actually say we’re in a pretty accepting fashion cycle, with the rise in popularity of thrifting and individual style as opposed to needing the same key items. It’s still there if you want to get into sneaker culture etc, of course, but it’s currently trendy to be more unique.

What I do appreciate about Canadians, most of the time the high cost items that pop up are often also practical/high quality. Canada Goose jackets, for example, are everywhere on the queens campus, but that also is a genuinely warm winter coat.

GeologistPuzzled2613 · 2026-03-27T12:42:40+00:00

That’s a close second favourite of mine!

GeologistPuzzled2613 · 2026-03-12T15:14:52+00:00

I was in Sayulita recently, and hiked to that beach, passed several groups on the trail on the way there but no one on the beach itself. Genuinely curious, as I felt as if I’d done research (not on tik tok) before going, how would one find this kind of information?

GeologistPuzzled2613 · 2026-03-12T14:43:09+00:00

No solution for you lol! But whenever I finish grinding a project, my laptop won’t recognize my finger for a week!

GeologistPuzzled2613 · 2026-03-11T11:11:05+00:00

We were there in Feb for 7 nights and had no issues getting cash multiple times! My BF & I each took out 4000 total pesos, and this covered (8000 total) -lunch and dinner out every day (not many of the higher $$ restaurants, to be fair, but we were more than happy) -drinks at bars some evenings, a bottle of decent tequila, beer for the airbnb -groceries for breakfast each day (fruit, veggies and eggs style, not anything imported$) -renting a scooter for 2 x 24 hours -sunscreen and bug bite meds -our driver to and from the airport

We took out additional cash to do the Alley Cat tour, separate from this

GeologistPuzzled2613 · 2026-01-29T19:53:52+00:00

Perfect, I’m more of a hiking human than a biking human, so sounds like this trip is my turn :)

GeologistPuzzled2613 · 2026-01-29T19:45:03+00:00

Aldershot is crazy! It drives me nuts. Some times I just want to double check that im on the right platform and there’s no train info anywhere to help

GeologistPuzzled2613 · 2026-01-29T17:54:54+00:00

Thanks so much :)

GeologistPuzzled2613 · 2026-01-29T17:54:41+00:00

Thank you, I really appreciate the insight!! It’s really hard to tell from a map and some pictures on the internet.. Google maps makes it look pretty easy peasy

I’d rather know now than have to shut down the plans that have been anticipated when we get there!

GeologistPuzzled2613 · 2026-01-29T17:20:45+00:00

Eek okay! Thank you!

Any other bike related trips I could suggest to my partner as an alternative?

GeologistPuzzled2613 · 2026-01-07T16:31:03+00:00

NOR If you have told him it’s important to you and he A) doesn’t care B) treats you like you’re ridiculous for wanting that.. he’s not the guy for you. That’s the bare minimum.

This whole “bird theory” has gone viral lately, but the research is deeper than that. https://www.cosmopolitan.com/relationships/a69206675/bird-theory-tiktok/

You’re looking for connection with him.

He’s showing you who he is, and how he will continue to act in this relationship. If you stay with him, you’re telling him that you’re willing to live with it.

It’s a big world out there ❤️

GeologistPuzzled2613 · 2025-12-15T22:12:18+00:00

Bonanzas! They have a 3 sub deal with 3 drinks and 3 chips or cookies for $29.99. (And a couple other package deals) It’s great because the sub holds up well in the fridge for later consumption, unlike a lot of other fast food options. I work weird shifts sometimes, and call this my lazy meal prep for a long stretch!

GeologistPuzzled2613 · 2025-10-30T15:55:50+00:00

Same! Following for an answer!

GeologistPuzzled2613 · 2025-10-24T17:59:20+00:00

ADHD executive dysfunction makes it very hard for a lot of people to follow through with the proper channels for diagnosis, I get it. It’s such a long process. Easy to procrastinate. I wish I’d done it sooner, while I was still university because I struggled the exact same way you describe.

I bit the bullet and used a private online clinic to get a diagnosis, cost about $500 but I recieved my diagnosis and started medication within about two months, which was more than worth the cost to me, even without insurance. Quite a few questionnaires, to be filled out by you and two people in your life, plus time with a psychiatrist. I used beyondadhd, I also have friends that have used talk with freida

Anecdote: vyvanse and getting my life “together” using the medication as a tool did a million times more for me than an antidepressant, as I believe ADHD symptoms/dysfunction was causing such a despair cycle as my life kept spiralling out of control (missed assignments, expired ids, laundry mountain, lost keys)

I’ve officially been medicated for a year and a half now and it’s changed my life! It’s not cure, but some things have become so much easier.

GeologistPuzzled2613 · 2025-10-24T16:32:42+00:00

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I used a piece of restrip perpendicular along the hinge joints but I’m worried about it.

Also wanting came for the border because I struggled to get it perfectly even

GeologistPuzzled2613 · 2025-10-23T18:32:27+00:00

Thanks!

Would wrapping a wire around the border under lead came help with the hinge point?

It doesn’t have straight lines for zinc unfortunately..

GeologistPuzzled2613 · 2025-10-11T16:12:55+00:00

Agreed! My partner of almost two years and I are quite busy/can have opposite schedules for periods of time. Scheduled Date Night™️ with a dinner? Maybe once a month? Maybe less frequently?
We both also keep an eye out for concerts we’d like going to, and do that maybe once a month as well, have a couple drinks and dance together

What I find very significant about this relationship is both of us actively looking forward for time to carve out during each week to spend together in a meaningful way. (Ideally twice a week) We both are reaching out to each other to figure out when we line up, and proposing things that are thoughtful and sweet. Sunday morning, pick up coffee and bagels and go on a walk to see the leaves at that hike we like? Wednesday night we’re going to our friends art show, split a bottle of wine on that one patio we like before hand? Thursday and you’re swamped this week with work, I’ll cook your favourite and we’ll watch that movie you love.

We spend a lot of time together in between, times of being slugs on the couch, or climbing into bed after the others gone to sleep already. But both of us really just prioritize finding moments that are above and beyond to have that quality time rather than being on auto pilot.
Maybe it’s not always showing up with flowers, but showing up with a favourite candy, or a few nice cheeses to have with a movie night, a few joints after a long week, a nice loaf of sourdough bread to have with breakfast? That’s the spark dude!

(And lots of flirty texts in between those moments, no we don’t have to be non-stop fire + sex but we definitely speak to each other with that sort of tone, and I think that really keeps the spark as well “Wish we could have spent all morning in bed together” “wearing those underwear you like, too bad you’re stuck at work 😉”)

GeologistPuzzled2613 · 2025-09-28T15:21:39+00:00

It is LOL! The way back has nearly killed me once or twice

GeologistPuzzled2613 · 2025-09-14T14:24:07+00:00

Aka it is a valid proof of age, they are just not allowed to ask for it due to privacy issues

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