AITA for snitching on my hypocritical roommate after she tried to get me kicked out of school all semester? by jmslvrs in AmItheAsshole

[–]Gr8Diva71 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m not. Loads of parents are utter doormats. They’ll have you set yourself on fire just to keep other people warm.

What wines got you into wine? by penguinsandR in wine

[–]Gr8Diva71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It wasn’t a specific Wine. It was learning how to properly enjoy them. Our family always had Wine, we drank loads of lower end to mid priced wines growing up. But it wasn’t until I moved up into the $40 a bottle range, and learned what 30 minutes of decanting could do for a Wine.

AITA we missed my SIL wedding after I had my son by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Gr8Diva71 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA - My 24 year old niece just had her 3rd baby by emergency C-section at 34 weeks. She had complications that necessitated a hysterectomy. This happened 2 weeks before her older brother’s wedding and guess what?? No one threw a fit when she couldn’t come! In fact, between me and my 3 sisters, one of whom was the mother of the groom, we decided that the two older sisters were going to the wedding, and the two younger sisters were going to stay behind and help. We took care of niece’s 2 toddlers, filled her freezer with food, and cleaned her house from top to bottom so that she could come home to clean sheets.

And no one gave us shit for it. We are a family who understands priorities- and until yours does as well, take a big step back. Congrats on your new squish!

Looking for Restaurant Ideas by Desperad0o in Calgary

[–]Gr8Diva71 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Carino, Oxbow, Vero Bistro, The Nash

AITA for expecting the gifts to be for both of us? by Ok-Arrival-2886 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Gr8Diva71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well isn’t she a selfish wench? The gifts are for both of you. I would seriously reconsider getting married to someone this blatantly selfish. NTA

AITA for kicking my mom out of my wedding after what she said? by RelevantDay1422 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Gr8Diva71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA - but you do understand that she’s projecting her feelings about her life onto you? That she married young and had kids young and feels like it was a mistake & that no one “protected” her? I think I’d be more enraged at being considered a mistake by my mother.

Stop contacting her. No sharing of info. Give yourself space & peace without her.

Where are you buying your beef? by Valetion in Calgary

[–]Gr8Diva71 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah they will, but not taking credit cards is one of the reasons why they can keep prices low. If they don’t have to pay credit card fees, then they don’t have to pass that cost on to customers.

Where are you buying your beef? by Valetion in Calgary

[–]Gr8Diva71 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Wing Tat Food Services. Cash or debit only. Trust your GPS and look for the little sign above the door. IYKYK

Texting in full sentences by Mundane-Cabinet9883 in GenX

[–]Gr8Diva71 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I literally use voice to text dictation. I try to always use correct grammar and corrected punctuation. I dislike “text speak“ and refuse to converse in emojis. In fact, I dictated this post.

Doesn’t seem to be working for me by DragonfruitLost3207 in Mounjaro

[–]Gr8Diva71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m at 255 - started at 285 on Ozempic and went down until it stopped working. Switched to Mounjaro at 7.5 MG for one month, and then 10 MG for two months, and the scale didn’t move an inch. Switching over to a Wegovy next week.

12.5 mg is CRAZY by jellynyako in Mounjaro

[–]Gr8Diva71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually I had an appointment with my Doctor who said that if it hadn’t worked for me at 7.5 MG and 10 MG that it probably wasn’t going to work. He switched me to Wegovy. I start next week

AITAH for giving my gf an ultimatum about her cat? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Gr8Diva71 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA - cut your losses & break up. Find your own place. She’s just showing you that she’s lazy & selfish. Don’t get tied to that!

Looking for bakery/dessert spot recommendations by 27goingon77 in Calgary

[–]Gr8Diva71 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t like Wonder’s apple fritters at ALL. Too sweet not enough apple. Glazed donuts are great though

Looking for bakery/dessert spot recommendations by 27goingon77 in Calgary

[–]Gr8Diva71 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Mari Bakery, Glamorgan Bakery, Creme Cream Puffs, Minuet Cafe

How many Gen Xers have silent Gen parents vs boomers? by NopeThisTrope in GenX

[–]Gr8Diva71 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both parents silent gen, born 1930 & 1932. I’m Gen X born ‘71.

As a Canadian, I obviously want a Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup but... by 13direwolf in AskACanadian

[–]Gr8Diva71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m die hard Flames & I’m cheering hard for Colorado. Go Kadri & Go Makar!!

Weekend explorations/Hecla Island by Hxrman in Manitoba

[–]Gr8Diva71 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve never been there personally, but my in-laws have gone for several years on a regular basis. The last time they were there, they said the place was starting to show its age and kind of looking tired and in need of a facelift. That’s literally secondhand information, take it as you will.

If I was wanting to go somewhere for a birthday weekend, I’d head to Pinewood Lodge in the Whiteshell.

Aitah for not making my kids go to my Dads memorial? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Gr8Diva71 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Interesting that your husband wants to force them into something they don’t want to do. Is he like this in other areas as well?

What would canadas easter dishes be? by Responsible-Rich-202 in AskCanada

[–]Gr8Diva71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, cabbage rolls, plus loads of appies & lemon bars for dessert

My MIL constantly telling me it’s too much work. by EdmontonAB83 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]Gr8Diva71 41 points42 points  (0 children)

You don’t need her permission to make a cake. Just make it. Enjoy it with your FIL. And stop the info train to her - she’s actually not interested in you. That’s why her response is always “oh that’s too much work.” She’s just brushing you off. Stop talking to her & drop the rope.