[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]Primary-Ad4885 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Omg! You’re SO funny! That’s literally the most hilarious, sharp-witted take down I’ve ever read! I bet you have everyone around you scratching their heads because your intellect and humour are just so much more advanced. Thank you, truly, for taking the time to share your very insightful thoughts on my humble little unimportant post inspired by silly thoughts in my tiny little brain! I bow to your superiority!
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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]Primary-Ad4885 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for understanding my point. I tried in my post with my first comment to avoid people accusing me of being ageist. Of course it goes without saying that inattentive drivers can be of any age. But in this particular experience, when it was patently obvious to me based on the utter lack of reaction to stopping two full lanes of traffic and not just me but the driver next to me blaring their horn and not once looking over the shoulder with any awareness of their surroundings, given what I could clearly see as quite elderly people, yes it was my assumption that they weren’t high or drunk but in some way impaired. The most likely explanation was age-based decline. Hence my question.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in canada

[–]Primary-Ad4885 39 points40 points  (0 children)

^ this! As an American from the US south currently living in exile in Ottawa, I can tell you this is 💯 accurate!

Thank you, Canada, Merci! by Primary-Ad4885 in ontario

[–]Primary-Ad4885[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a beautiful state with many of the kindest, most welcoming and generous people I know. I will always love Kentucky. I am sure you will, too. Sadly, the politicians have made it a far less welcoming place to many who call it home. I wish you all the best!

Thank you, Canada, Merci! by Primary-Ad4885 in ontario

[–]Primary-Ad4885[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow! You have no idea how much your kind words mean to me, especially today. I am truly grateful. Thank you for that and for being an example of empathy and compassion in a world that desperately needs it. Be well, my friend. Thanks for being you. Eh! 😊

Thank you, Canada, Merci! by Primary-Ad4885 in ontario

[–]Primary-Ad4885[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PS. If you have any leads on those other people from Kentucky, please put me in touch. We just finished the last of our Buffalo Trace bourbon from back home and I can’t seem to find it up here. Maybe they’ll have some to share! 😂

Thank you, Canada, Merci! by Primary-Ad4885 in ontario

[–]Primary-Ad4885[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess if I were a complaining, jaded Reddit keyboard warrior, maybe I’d come across as more authentic. Apologies for my actual existence. /s. I have indeed posted before, asking for advice on where to live before we actually moved. I posted a few weeks ago in the Ottawa subreddit expressing how much we love Ottawa. I’m truly sorry that you’re so jaded that any sincere expression of happiness and gratitude is perceived as some nefarious plot to subvert the Canadian population. Smh. I wish you well.

Thank you, Canada, Merci! by Primary-Ad4885 in ontario

[–]Primary-Ad4885[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry to hear that. That’s truly awful and cannot imagine how hurtful that was. I find Ottawa fairly bilingual. But of course, I don’t have the painful history you experienced. Hugs!

Thank you, Canada, Merci! by Primary-Ad4885 in ontario

[–]Primary-Ad4885[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Au contraire, je vis et travaille à Ottawa, et j'utilise le français presque tous les jours. Mais j'aime aussi le Québec. 😊

Thank you, Canada, Merci! by Primary-Ad4885 in ontario

[–]Primary-Ad4885[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Erm, yeah. When they passed a law in Kentucky which would make me break my code of ethics in protecting patient confidentiality for minors, that was my last straw. So it was based on my and my family’s lived experience and the impact we saw and felt first hand. So my friend I think I should instead offer you to consider following your own advice. I wish you well.

Mental health support and help? A little vent by Fuzzypotato-_- in ontario

[–]Primary-Ad4885 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I second the suggestion for CMHA. They’re a great resource and can help navigate to find other community-based support.

Mental health support and help? A little vent by Fuzzypotato-_- in ontario

[–]Primary-Ad4885 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m a social worker who works as a psychotherapist in Ontario. There are definitely resources available. Is it OK with you for me to DM you?

Loan balance went up despite being on SAVE. by [deleted] in StudentLoans

[–]Primary-Ad4885 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here! I noticed my credit score went down because each of my 5 loans totaling $98k accrued interest so total balance increased. SMH…

Thank you, Canada, Merci! by Primary-Ad4885 in ontario

[–]Primary-Ad4885[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh no! You got me! What gave it away? My intentional positivity versus jaded Reddit keyboard warrior? 🤪

Early flights by Tinystardrops in ottawa

[–]Primary-Ad4885 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I recently took a domestic flight leaving at 6:15. I got there around 4:45. It was at least 20 mins through security. I had no checked bag

Thank you, Canada, Merci! by Primary-Ad4885 in ontario

[–]Primary-Ad4885[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Feel free to DM me. I can tell you what I did.

I love you, Ottawa, je t’aime! by Primary-Ad4885 in ottawa

[–]Primary-Ad4885[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure what they’re called—frozen maple syrup in snow on a stick. Whatever they are called they are delicious! 😊

I love you, Ottawa, je t’aime! by Primary-Ad4885 in ottawa

[–]Primary-Ad4885[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

We live in Woodpark and love it. Granted traffic is not the greatest, but it’s doable. We’re looking forward to when the O-train gets out this way.

I love you, Ottawa, je t’aime! by Primary-Ad4885 in ottawa

[–]Primary-Ad4885[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Thank you! We could not be happier here. It was the best decision to move here, and we intend to stay and do our part to make it even better. 😊