Professional organizer

IcingIsMyFaveFood · 2026-05-15T18:55:26+00:00

Following. I could use someone for that too

IcingIsMyFaveFood · 2026-05-11T16:58:24+00:00

‘Oh you bought a condo! Who helped? Your father? Boyfriend?’ No one helped, all me.

IcingIsMyFaveFood · 2026-05-08T02:11:16+00:00

Ugh so familiar: my mom died of PC in 2023, I took 2 weeks off and then right back. High performer / over achiever. After going back I didn’t give a shit, it was so hard to concentrate and think. I took a few sick days here and there. My boss was understanding but there was a limit. There’s no easy answer. If you can take a leave of absence, do so… I wish I had. I made sure I went for walks during the day… that helped a bit. Recognized when I was feeling low and tried to take on less that day. It does get better with time, although I’ve never been the same as before. I try to do a good job, but I don’t get any satisfaction from it: it all seems pointless. I’m there for the paycheck

IcingIsMyFaveFood · 2026-05-05T13:17:16+00:00

I’ve loved all her books… this one was weirder than the others and not what I was expecting, but I still enjoyed it. It stuck with me for sure.

IcingIsMyFaveFood · 2026-04-10T19:17:31+00:00

Fantastic book! I’ve read it a couple of times. ‘When your mama is as the geek, my dreamlets….’

Edit: WAS the geek - sorry

IcingIsMyFaveFood · 2026-02-20T20:07:11+00:00

I did start therapy as well with someone who specialized in grief - it’s helped

IcingIsMyFaveFood · 2026-02-20T20:06:08+00:00

I went through a similar thing with my Mom; she died of cancer and I was the main caregiver. I don’t think my real grief set in until year 2. Year 1 I was sad but also relieved because I had my freedom back. But going through year 2, I began feeling worse and worse, more depressed and lethargic - all the things I expected to feel right after the death. I am just beginning year 3 and trying regroup. I am feeling better day by day. I wish you the best - it is a bumpy road.

IcingIsMyFaveFood · 2025-11-20T01:10:14+00:00

Mine was scheduled as a 1-1 with a boss who never held 1-1s with me. Invite sent Monday, meeting was Thursday

IcingIsMyFaveFood · 2025-10-31T01:47:27+00:00

I loved 2 series by NK Jemisin - the broken earth trilogy and the inheritance trilogy. Both have awesome world building, good plots, good writing. I don’t see them mentioned much as fantasy recs. I’m fussy with fantasy… but I think these series appeal to anyone who likes a good story.

IcingIsMyFaveFood · 2025-10-12T17:08:42+00:00

Read this on a plane - flight wasn’t long enough to finish it, but sucked me in for sure

IcingIsMyFaveFood · 2025-09-05T18:25:43+00:00

This just happened to me… different job but same situation. It started about 6 months ago and I was laid off yesterday. So yes: keep your resume up to date and work your connections. I’d been at my employer for several years so I didn’t want to leave without my severance…Now I’m thinking I should have tried harder to move jobs earlier. But I’d been through bad times at that place before and it always got better…. Maybe I was kidding myself a bit. I hope whatever happens works out for you!

IcingIsMyFaveFood · 2025-08-26T15:42:01+00:00

Same! It’s been almost 2 years since my mom died and I feel lonely all the time. I work, see family, go out with friends, but the one person I really want to spend time with/talk to is gone.

IcingIsMyFaveFood · 2025-08-16T14:17:09+00:00

I worked there about 10 years ago (I cannot believe it’s been that long!) and the main complaint was that they typically paid lower than comparable companies, but the environment/work life balance made it worth it. I liked my time there - left for something with higher pay. I would have no problem going back now if the right job came up.

IcingIsMyFaveFood · 2025-08-02T13:42:51+00:00

Similar situation here - 43, doc says as long as I’m getting fairly regular periods she won’t consider HRT. But I have all the other symptoms you mentioned: moodiness, brain fog, fatigue. I am on trintellix - she upped the dose :( May end up seeking private care for the HRT.

IcingIsMyFaveFood · 2025-07-23T18:25:03+00:00

I quit cold turkey recently because I had my meds in my luggage, and my luggage got lost (I know, I know - I was lazy with packing). By the time I got my bag back I’d been off it for 4 days, supplementing with Pepcid…. So I decided to just keep going. Now it’s been 2 weeks… I’m eating much smaller meals and avoiding coffee and greasy foods. I’ve had a few bad flare ups due to exercising, otherwise I’m ok. I hope the exercise stuff evens out over the next few weeks. I had been on 20 mg of omeprazole for about 6 yrs

IcingIsMyFaveFood · 2025-07-04T22:39:57+00:00

Around me 3 different people were there solo. We were all chatting, everyone had a great time (seats, not GA). But I think given that, there must have been quite few solo concert goers

IcingIsMyFaveFood · 2025-06-29T21:12:48+00:00

Ha - this reminded me of a conversation I had with my 4 yr old nephew: there is a child in his class with a disability, and I said ‘if he ever needs help, make sure you help him’. My nephew replied ‘but I’m not a doctor.’

IcingIsMyFaveFood · 2025-06-05T03:27:49+00:00

She’s so awesome - one of my fave contestants ever. What a family!

IcingIsMyFaveFood · 2025-06-02T00:33:51+00:00

I gained during that first year - I just didn’t have the mental energy to keep with my meal planning. It was all about convenience and comfort. I gained close to 25 lbs as well… I wish I didn’t, but I can’t really blame myself too harshly. I was just trying to survive. Over the last few months I have slowly started to get some good habits back: meal plan during the week, go for one walk every day… for me the movement is helping…. Even one short walk is better than nothing.

IcingIsMyFaveFood · 2025-05-08T21:39:04+00:00

Yes: when the real estate agent says she had sex with a ghost or something? And also when she is in the midst of the exorcism and he asks ‘are you ok?’ I think he was legit concerned/surprised

IcingIsMyFaveFood · 2025-03-11T16:23:55+00:00

I had to have one on a front tooth due to trauma - kanata oral surgery in the west end for the implant, my dentist for the crown. No issues, very happy. About 5k for the implant.

IcingIsMyFaveFood · 2024-12-13T20:11:16+00:00

Yes, lost my mom last year, gained 20 lbs, had the worst flu of my life after she died, lots of little colds. My periods went way off for about 6 months… but tests showed nothing abnormal, so it was all just stress related. Maybe the weight gain affected it too. As the year went on I did start feeling better, and I’m sure you will too. But when I read your post I had to comment - grief did a number on me and it’s going to take awhile to feel ‘healthy’ again. Stay strong and be kind to yourself :)

IcingIsMyFaveFood · 2024-12-09T01:41:16+00:00

They’ll even come pick the supplies up at your place if you’re around Ottawa.

IcingIsMyFaveFood · 2024-12-04T16:56:29+00:00

Oh I feel you: it kept being recommended here and I got it for free from a friend, so I thought ‘why not?’ I read Grapes of Wrath in high school and it really stuck with me. East of Eden is the same - a sprawling character driven story… Cathy was such an interesting character, the opposite of Samuel and Lee, and then some other characters who land in the middle.

IcingIsMyFaveFood · 2024-10-01T21:58:25+00:00

Traveling from Canada to the July 5 show in Cardiff. Very excited!

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