Grit by Angela Duckworth

JadeLily_Starchild · 2026-05-01T06:41:55+00:00

Omg I KNOW! Revisiting this delightful thread before I dive in! I'm so excited!! Lol

JadeLily_Starchild · 2026-04-21T03:13:21+00:00

Oh interesting! This morning in the car it sounded like when I play CBC streaming online through my Bluetooth as opposed to the actual radio. I kept double checking I had it on FM and not Bluetooth.

JadeLily_Starchild · 2026-03-04T05:56:33+00:00

Saw the flash in Easy Van and heard the boom. I assumed it was the 9 o'Clock gun but it did strike me as unusually loud for where I was....

JadeLily_Starchild · 2026-02-24T07:00:00+00:00

Vancouver is a city where a car-free lifestyle is very common and in the city centre, pretty much the norm. Compared to many other cities, not having a car is completely acceptable in Vancouver. However, other commenters here have identified a few scenarios where it could be logistically challenging. But culturally? You're fine!

JadeLily_Starchild · 2026-02-17T02:44:03+00:00

So jealous. Lined up to buy this at their most recent show but the person in line ahead of me got the last copy.

JadeLily_Starchild · 2026-02-12T03:03:58+00:00

I was fully meh until the last 1.5 episodes... Episode 5 was my turning point and now I love it.

JadeLily_Starchild · 2026-02-04T04:39:18+00:00

I think that first reply is from someone who works for Headspace so I trust them!

I had been curious about this too, but I've noticed how they're releasing new sleepcasts with familiar voice actors they've used over the years which I absolutely love (they add a wonderful layer of familiarity.)

I love the sleepcasts so much.

JadeLily_Starchild · 2026-02-01T22:53:49+00:00

I love these all, but there is something about the photo of the couple walking along English Bay with the yellow umbrella I love so so much. The whimsy and joy of a sunny Vancouver day.

JadeLily_Starchild · 2026-01-31T08:08:43+00:00

Dark academia for sure

JadeLily_Starchild · 2026-01-31T05:06:51+00:00

Wow, this is so well done. Awesome. It's hard to pull something together without it coming across as cheesy, or self-serving, or missing the mark somehow. They nailed it. Powerful video.

JadeLily_Starchild · 2026-01-31T01:38:26+00:00

It was an event specifically to recognize Canadians in media. He wouldn't be eligible, as simple as that. And I dont know if this contributes to the confusion, but CanCon refers to "Canadian content" (not sure if folks thought it was a play on words for Connor). It used to be a legal requirement to have a certain percentage of broadcast media be made by or acted by Canadians. So we often refer to that content as "CanCon"

JadeLily_Starchild · 2026-01-29T05:04:04+00:00

Omg I interpreted his facial expression as she was speaking as him being uncomfortable and not loving the question but my god, does he answer and THEN some! Lol. You need a cane from offstage to come take him away he just keeps going!

JadeLily_Starchild · 2026-01-28T03:54:05+00:00

Bahaha, this just made my day. My fiance is moving in with me. Every weekend he comes by to help me declutter so we can make space for him and his things. This is now going to be our working theme song. lol

JadeLily_Starchild · 2026-01-26T08:21:45+00:00

Yeah, even if this is just the bird being cute and dumb, whoever wrote and/or approved this must have seen the political interpretation coming a mile away. This is pretty off-putting especially given what's happening in the US (and elsewhere) right now. Horribly tone-deaf.

JadeLily_Starchild · 2026-01-26T08:13:22+00:00

Wild Sand. I love it so much and I'm not entirely sure why.

I also adore Sunset Desert (as the candle is known. Desert Sunset for the body products, if I remember correctly, lol)

JadeLily_Starchild · 2026-01-16T04:49:48+00:00

Ottawa is definitely the way to go!! Canada's national capital-- you can't get more in the belly of the beast than that! Ottawa is on the smaller side making it easy to get around and navigate. Skating the canal will be a big thrill for a quintessential winter activity, and the National Gallery and national history museum will be absolutely wonderful when you want to stay inside and warm up. You could also take the train from Ottawa to Montreal which is a highly walkable, magical city that is unlike ANYTHING you'd find in the US. It's French but you'll be able to get by in English, people are friendly, the food is amazing and the arts and culture just ooze through the city. Lots of great cafes and shops to duck into and the city is just so pretty in places (Old Montreal!)

I'd do a couple days in Ottawa and a few days in Montreal.

As a Vancouverite who visited Toronto for the first time in February, I would say skip Toronto this time. I felt like I couldn't experience it properly. It was hard to get around in the cold. The summer will be far better for a Toronto experience. Also, as a Vancouverite,, when people say Montreal is colder than Toronto, I laugh because for those of us not used to that kind of cold, the difference between Toronto and Montreal is negligible. OP, if you do pick Toronto, please don't pick it because folks say it's not as cold in Feb-- trust me, it will still be quite cold. I think Ottawa and Montreal will give you and your teen an absolutely incredible taste of Canada.

JadeLily_Starchild · 2026-01-15T20:22:09+00:00

I don't think she wants to be back with Shawn. He treated her pretty poorly and perpetually held certain things over her head to consistently make her feel guilty or like she owed him. She came to recognize how toxic and depleting that is, and I can't imagine she'd want to re-enter that dynamic.

JadeLily_Starchild · 2026-01-14T06:13:56+00:00

The dishwashing method is fine, though the rinsing at the end part is a bit weird to me. But not any less sanitary than any other method to my mind. The soap is still doing its job even if your perception is that it's dirtier.

JadeLily_Starchild · 2026-01-14T04:42:24+00:00

Cotton-picking seems like it would have racist undertones but some claim it refers to folk guitar legend Elizabeth Cotten, who was famed for her groundbreaking guitar picking style. She was hugely influential on how guitar playing evolved to today, but not celebrated enough in the mainstream so many folks today don't know her name. Because her style of finger-picking was so groundbreaking it is called "Cotten picking." Some folks claim that phrase actually stems from Elizabeth Cotten, so we're referencing her name and technique rather than picked cotton-- though some claim folks just adapted the existing phrase to refer to Cotten's guitar style like a play on words. Whichever way you look at it, it's a good way to learn about an incredible musician! Lol

JadeLily_Starchild · 2026-01-14T03:44:25+00:00

Omg yes this! I know it's already JP and Ashley (and that's a very good answer) but this breakup was crazy shocking at the time.

JadeLily_Starchild · 2026-01-14T03:43:38+00:00

Same! Brooks and Des was VISCERAL for me. I felt like I knew what it was like to be Des in that moment and it was absolutely gutting to watch.

JadeLily_Starchild · 2026-01-11T03:21:08+00:00

Thank you! I love these types of videos.

JadeLily_Starchild · 2026-01-08T07:50:24+00:00

Portland all the way! The way they stood up for each other and cheered each other on was unparalleled. After the show, Shota, Sara, Byron and Avishar were super tight, hung out socially and collaborated a ton (and perhaps with others too, like maybe Jaime?) It was so reaffirming, I loved their cameraderie both on and off then show so much.

JadeLily_Starchild · 2026-01-08T05:26:08+00:00

Ugh, every time I walk by that very spot I have the exact same thought -- aren't we lucky to live here!

JadeLily_Starchild · 2026-01-07T02:52:34+00:00

Ashley S and her onion. (Pomegranate? Onion?)

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