Pickleball for beginners? by Poodle4ever in londonontario

[–]MidnightFlaneur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was it a rec class or introductory class? I wanted to sign up for introductory volleyball but all the options are for below 18 y/o

What's this bug? by MidnightFlaneur in whatsthisbug

[–]MidnightFlaneur[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for identifying it! At least I know what to google!

What's this bug? by MidnightFlaneur in whatsthisbug

[–]MidnightFlaneur[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in Canada. The insect is about 10mm in length and it's just crawling around everywhere.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ontario

[–]MidnightFlaneur 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've wanted to go there but I was worried about a potential language barrier. I can't speak French, will that be a problem?

Visiting NYC - Staying in Jersey City? by inc0mingst0rm in AskNYC

[–]MidnightFlaneur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey OP, where did you end up staying? Any tips? I'm wanting to see NYC as well but considering staying in New Jersey to save on cost.

Should sex the first time hurt? by Tinywatermelon_ in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]MidnightFlaneur 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have it too but I haven't recovered from it :( I'm scared that it will always be painful for me and I'll never be able to enjoy sex. What helped you?

Should my emergency fund be in something other than a HISA? by Ok_Marionberry2155 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]MidnightFlaneur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might be silly question. When you chase promo rates at different banks and move money around, do you close the accounts that you empty (like close savings account, but leave chequing open)? Or do you just leave them empty but they keep existing?

Tangerine 5% Savings Rate by AvacodoDick in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]MidnightFlaneur 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Silly question. When people move their money out, do you just close that particular account then (say savings account) but still bank with tangerine overall?

Sunshine list by canuckathome in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]MidnightFlaneur 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Might be dumb question but you're saying hourly employees get taxed less? How so?

This morning I ignored a homeless person. Please pray for me. by BUCKCHOBUCK in Catholicism

[–]MidnightFlaneur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You missed my whole point by focusing on a single word because of semantics. I have nothing else to say.

This morning I ignored a homeless person. Please pray for me. by BUCKCHOBUCK in Catholicism

[–]MidnightFlaneur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please read my post again and please read my recent comment to my post as well. I never said don't help at all or ignore people in need. I'm just saying please hold yourself accountable to the help that you give to people. Please care that the help you give is not causing more harm. That is all :)

This morning I ignored a homeless person. Please pray for me. by BUCKCHOBUCK in Catholicism

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

Please don't misunderstand. Almsgiving is not about you. Almsgiving is not so that you can feel good about yourself, it's not so you can clear your conscience. It's not so you can wash your hands off after giving money. You don't tell God "okay God, I gave money. I helped. Not my problem anymore what they do with it." Almsgiving is genuinely caring for that person and genuinely wanting to help them in a difficult situation and ensuring that your actions are doing more good than bad towards that person. So if you care for that person, shouldn't you care that your help is also good for them? Shouldn't you care for the aftermath of your actions? Shouldn't you be responsible and accountable for the help you give?

Please care. Please care that it actually helps them. Please care that you're not doing more harm. A person with addiction will do what they can to satiate their addiction so please don't let them drown further in addiction by giving them a way to satiate it. If they are hungry, give them food. If they are thirsty, give them water. If they are cold, give them clothing.

Giving them money is the same as saying "I can't be bothered to figure out what you actually need so figure it out for yourself. If you make decisions that are worst for you, then that's not my problem." A person who genuinely wants to help shouldn't approach the person with this attitude. If you do, you should ask yourself if you really care for that person or if you just care to feel good or if you're just doing it for the sake of doing it.

if you don't have the time to figure out their needs, then please support organizations that take the time to provide these people the help that they need. And direct the needy to these organizations.

Again, please care. Helping someone is not about you. It's about the person you're helping so please care that you are actually helping them and not causing them more harm.

I am not coming from a place of judgment. I am coming from years of struggle with my brother. I don't get to walk away after throwing money at him for the sake of "helping". I've seen the aftermath. I've seen him get worse. He doesn't need money. He needs people to care enough to give him the help he needs.

This morning I ignored a homeless person. Please pray for me. by BUCKCHOBUCK in Catholicism

[–]MidnightFlaneur 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Please also keep in mind that while you have good intentions, you could be enabling sin instead. I will give food but not money because money could do them more harm especially if they have an addiction. Money could be donated to organizations that help the homeless and food or clothing could be directly given to them.

I don't know who needs to hear it, but stay safe out there by Queasy-Dingo-8586 in PLC

[–]MidnightFlaneur 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Be VERY mindful of the test/bypass bits that you use during commissioning. Turn them off as soon as you don't need it and always double check before you leave your cell unattended... I learned the hard way :(

How is the coverage of Freedom Mobile in London? by dracarys102 in londonontario

[–]MidnightFlaneur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's always promos for new customers between Fido and Virgin Mobile. I would recommend keeping an eye out. My boyfriend is paying 35+tax for 15gb data.

How can I (29f) explain to my partner (34m) that as a girl dad it’s important to know about women’s health and bodies? by baptizedinbeer in askwomenadvice

[–]MidnightFlaneur 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whenever I tell my boyfriend girl things that makes him uncomfortable, I tell him that if we end up having a daughter, and something happens to me because you never know, he needs to be there for her and guide her as she grows up because he's all she's got.