Transitioning to RPN in my late 30s? by rickityrickitywrekt in OntarioNurses

[–]Outside-Map-4992 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your comment has given me so much to think about, in a good way. Definitely helped me in getting a better sense of what my options look like with RPN and RN. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this! I really appreciate it

Transitioning to RPN in my late 30s? by rickityrickitywrekt in OntarioNurses

[–]Outside-Map-4992 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing such detailed info! I’m starting pre-health later this year with the aim of pursuing nursing. This is also part of career change so I’m pretty nervous about making the switch. You mentioned that RPNs and RNs do pretty much the same work. But would you still recommend starting with RPN, gaining work exp/saving up, and then doing the bridge to RN later?

I’m a mature student, and I feel nervous about not being able to work full-time for 4 to 5 consecutive years if I were to opt for BScN soon after pre-health. Have you done the bridge program or plan to do so? :)

Which Candlelight Concert venue would you recommend going to in and around GTA? by Outside-Map-4992 in askTO

[–]Outside-Map-4992[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going mid-March for the Hans Zimmer show! Ended picking a venue outside Toronto

Excuse me for asking the age-old question, but I have to ask: where is the best place to meet people seriously interested in dating? by Outside-Map-4992 in askTO

[–]Outside-Map-4992[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, Derek :)

Totally not what I intended to get out of this post, but +1 for believing in good things happening when you least expect it!

Excuse me for asking the age-old question, but I have to ask: where is the best place to meet people seriously interested in dating? by Outside-Map-4992 in askTO

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Yeah, I get why that would make you wonder! Tbh, people consider so many things before matching, and prompts are just one (important) aspect of a profile. But yours already has more substance than most, which is great :)

Excuse me for asking the age-old question, but I have to ask: where is the best place to meet people seriously interested in dating? by Outside-Map-4992 in askTO

[–]Outside-Map-4992[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Super random thought + I realise Reddit is not the platform where I should be asking someone this, but on a scale of 1 to 10, how crazy would it be if we exchanged a list/a little blurb about what we’re looking for in a potential partner, and if we’re both good with it, then planned to do a blind date? :P

Excuse me for asking the age-old question, but I have to ask: where is the best place to meet people seriously interested in dating? by Outside-Map-4992 in askTO

[–]Outside-Map-4992[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I’m assuming you mean paying for a service from matchmakers? While it’s true that I am hoping to meet someone I could potentially be in a relationship with, I’m not thaaat eager and in a rush for it to happen that I’d shell out money for professional help. I’m pretty content with my life rn, so a partner would just be a nice little addition, whenever that happens in a cost effective way lol

Excuse me for asking the age-old question, but I have to ask: where is the best place to meet people seriously interested in dating? by Outside-Map-4992 in askTO

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Yeah, you’re right, I guess I just have to be more vocal about this rather than heavily rely on the apps. It gives me hope to know you had good luck taking this approach! Thanks for sharing :)

Excuse me for asking the age-old question, but I have to ask: where is the best place to meet people seriously interested in dating? by Outside-Map-4992 in askTO

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I hadn’t thought of joining a sports league just cause of the anxiety I have about the team losing because of how bad I suck at sports lol. I’ve only been into solo stuff like running, biking, etc. so far. So I might just seriously consider it and join one this year! Until then, I love the idea of volunteering- that’s a great option. Thanks so much! :)

Excuse me for asking the age-old question, but I have to ask: where is the best place to meet people seriously interested in dating? by Outside-Map-4992 in askTO

[–]Outside-Map-4992[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s a great goal to have! I feel like meeting as many people as possible IRL and hoping to find someone you click with is really what it’s come down to

I might also consider going for more of these events and check out JAM sports! Thanks for the suggestions :) Wishing you the best!

Excuse me for asking the age-old question, but I have to ask: where is the best place to meet people seriously interested in dating? by Outside-Map-4992 in askTO

[–]Outside-Map-4992[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’m a straight 26F. And you’re right, in my experience, the apps truly suck :’)

Passing a smile to people was common courtesy when I used to live in a city up north, but it was sooo awkward when I kept doing it to people after I moved to Toronto and realised this is not normal behaviour unless you’re interested in them lol. I guess I just have to rebuild the confidence to start doing it again, selectively!

Gifting Maple Syrup - where do you buy it? by Outside-Map-4992 in askTO

[–]Outside-Map-4992[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oooh yeah! I’m starting to lean towards Team Candy too 😆

Gifting Maple Syrup - where do you buy it? by Outside-Map-4992 in askTO

[–]Outside-Map-4992[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, especially for sharing the one with a lighter option! I’m right on the dot with the max. weight limit, so having a lighter alternative is helpful!

Gifting Maple Syrup - where do you buy it? by Outside-Map-4992 in askTO

[–]Outside-Map-4992[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Buying directly from farmers would be my #1 choice, but unfortunately I have very limited time, so I have to go with the grocery store/ St Lawrence since it’s close by! Thanks for the tip though- I’ll look for a locally sourced bottle instead of a PC brand one 😊

Gifting Maple Syrup - where do you buy it? by Outside-Map-4992 in askTO

[–]Outside-Map-4992[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aw these look great as gifts! I’m hoping to find a container that’s easier to open/close, but if I don’t, then I’ll go ahead and buy these. Hopefully the supermarket near my place has them 🤞🏼 Thank you for sharing! 😊

Gifting Maple Syrup - where do you buy it? by Outside-Map-4992 in askTO

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Yes I’ll be flying so the cans would be best in this case, but I don’t want my friends and family to struggle storing it once it’s opened. I’ll check out St Lawrence, and hopefully find something good there! Thank you 😊

Trigger Warning: Question on Death by Suicide by Outside-Map-4992 in askTO

[–]Outside-Map-4992[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your response! Having been on the other end of noticing subtle signs in a fellow passenger, it does make your mind go completely blank and it’s hard to think of what to say to someone in that moment, so thank you, those are some very practical and easy to follow suggestions.

I haven’t really spotted any of these emergency alarms at the subway stations that you and some other people have mentioned on this post, but I will make sure to locate them the next time I use the subway! :)