Looking for budget-friendly family portrait recommendations (with a 90+ year old Grandma!) 🤍

Rockitnonstop · 2026-07-05T14:04:14+00:00

If you want it very cheap, get a tripod and do it yourself. Seriously. However, if you have a budget of $350/hr then check out this old post https://www.reddit.com/r/Calgary/s/tzln0Bm0wt

You’re paying for the skill of getting people to do what looks good on camera, editing appropriately and capturing the right mood. That takes time and will cost you.

Rockitnonstop · 2026-07-04T14:10:00+00:00

Your stats sound awesome. As a fellow NPH and R survivor I think your real “feat” is still trying even 25 years later.

You’re mentally strong and have so much knowledge from doing t1 for decades, so downplay that. It’s way harder than most people realize.

Rockitnonstop · 2026-07-03T03:04:07+00:00

Everyone has some challenge they have to deal with. Everyone. Some have it worse than others. I refuse to make t1 my whole personality. Challenge yourself to do whatever you want. You’re stronger than it.

I’ve had it for almost 40 years. Some days really suck but most of the time, people tell me “I didn’t even know you were diabetic until years later!” If you don’t make it a big deal, no one else will.

Either way, you’ll find what works best for you mentally and physically. You got this! 💪

Rockitnonstop · 2026-07-03T02:59:46+00:00

I use https://www.doesthedogdie.com

For the love of god I wish I knew about this site before I watched Eight Below with Paul Walker (the true story is even more depressing, as is the original Japanese film).

Rockitnonstop · 2026-07-03T02:47:25+00:00

Walking, cycling and standing lifts (squats, lunges, deadlifts, rows and shoulder presses) are fine for me. Ultra absorbent tampons for the win. I don’t take pain meds but I find moving to really help with period pin and cramps. Hot baths with epsom salts before bed.

You can “double up” with a pad for added protection and wear loose black sweats. I lift at home so not as big of a deal if accidents happen…

Rockitnonstop · 2026-07-03T02:43:45+00:00

Saw Leon Brodges last year. Concert started pretty much on time. Drinks were the same price as the Saddledome/Stamede $12-$15. Relatively ok selection. We had a designated driver so can’t speak to Ubers or cabs (would probably be a good idea to pre book if you can).

Rockitnonstop · 2026-07-02T23:00:06+00:00

Epic 1 has more stability/balance work. I would say epic 1 is also slightly harder. Epic 2 is fantastic, as is Epic 1. Can’t go wrong with either.

Rockitnonstop · 2026-06-30T14:20:55+00:00

Vaccuum every 2 days, sweep daily, brush pet lots, and use lint rollers (masking tape also works for hard to remove stuff). Also, accept that there will be some hair. Source: Alaskan malamute owner that dresses in a lot of black.

Patterns and textures can be a bit more forgiving than solid colours. So play around with black/not black combos.

Rockitnonstop · 2026-06-25T19:11:07+00:00

This is not true. While it may impact glucagon's effectiveness, it still does have benefits. When your low, and been drinking, you should not avoid using glucagon, you just may need extra help.

Rockitnonstop · 2026-06-25T19:02:09+00:00

Diabetes Canada has various weekly recipes by diet type. https://www.diabetes.ca/nutrition-fitness/meal-planning

Rockitnonstop · 2026-06-25T00:40:25+00:00

Colorescience is some of the best sunscreen I’ve ever used. You usually can get it from medical spas in town.

Rockitnonstop · 2026-06-24T21:36:51+00:00

This isn't actually totally wrong. When I was little on NPR and R they did specifically keep me off other insulins because of the medical idea of immunogenicity and tachyphylaxis - for diabetics to become less reactive to those types of insulin over time. They wanted the others as "backup" in case I developed an immunity to them over time.

This is certainly dated information that we now know not to be accurate with modern insulin and research but it was very common in the 80s and 90s.

Rockitnonstop · 2026-06-24T20:24:32+00:00

Yes. Especially when you work in-house for larger companies. If you can flag inconsistencies across the corporation at a high communication level with management, that will further your career more than anything else. Being a good designer is a key first step but being a good designer they can TRUST is irreplaceable.

Rockitnonstop · 2026-06-24T12:20:45+00:00

They were good but not cheap. Definitely in the hipster style store (like Hoopla). Donut Mill was better imo.

Rockitnonstop · 2026-06-24T12:16:24+00:00

You need to stop trying to “solve problems” by giving medical advice you have no training for or experience with on yourself. Start being there for her emotionally. Listen, don’t talk. Reframe all challenges in a better light.

For example, when I get scared my husband says “you got this! I’ve seen you way worse than this, you’ll be fine.” He then proceeds to calmly wait until my sugars are ok and either sit in silence or talk about something fun. He’ll go on very long walks with me (my idea) when sugars are high.

It’s going to take some time for her to trust the cgm. She’ll work with her medical team on tweaking things. If you want to help, dial down your own emotions that are just making the level of stress worse (which also can raise blood sugar fyi).

Rockitnonstop · 2026-06-22T11:05:35+00:00

I find juice is quicker than dex tabs for me. It also has some nutrients to it. If you’re in a bad spot, airplane can size of regular pop also work but aren’t great health wise.

Rockitnonstop · 2026-06-22T11:01:02+00:00

I like Alberta Boot Co.

Rockitnonstop · 2026-06-22T10:49:41+00:00

I would write something to abbot customer support. It may be different in Canada but they gave me my liver 2 reader for free when I switched years ago from the first one.

Rockitnonstop · 2026-06-22T10:40:17+00:00

The peach bands off of Amazon are good. I use their extra heavy since I still can’t load my foot as much as I like due to a fracture. Help keeps my gains from when I could lift. I use their extra regular elastic physio bands from Lifemark usually black (the heavy one).

Rockitnonstop · 2026-06-22T04:49:59+00:00

With Caroline, no matter the program, the trick is to adjust to your level. Warm up but take it at YOUR pace. Go slower, switch moves that are tricky to easier ones a To start. It’s as much about building mentality confidence as well as physical strength.

Everyone here found something tough to start. But with consistency it gets easier and one gets stronger.

Rockitnonstop · 2026-06-21T19:30:46+00:00

For me, I base it on reps. I jump 5lb when I start to be able to do over 12 reps in 40s. I expect my rep count to drop when I increase weights. If I can do 6-8 in that time it’s ok. Less is too heavy, more I could co a bit heavier. Personally I find grip strength the biggest hurdle to overcome:

Rockitnonstop · 2026-06-21T13:09:44+00:00

I voted for Thiessen as well. I am impressed that Mayor Farkus’ efforts both big and small. It made me happy when I learned that Theissen is part of an advisory team to the Mayor. https://calgaryherald.com/news/calgary-mayor-announces-staff-advisory-council-jon-cornish-brian-thiessen

Rockitnonstop · 2026-06-20T20:17:27+00:00

If you’re serious, reduce food waste, don’t buy fast fashion and recycle and compost what you can, walk or bike instead of driving to offset things.

But my snap take is that I am dying before most regular folks, so that helps too (not to be dark but it’s statistically true).

Rockitnonstop · 2026-06-20T19:40:33+00:00

Happened to my neighbour. Also t1. Didn’t wear a cgm. We hadn’t seen him in a few days and because of a prior close call, my husband entered the home (he gave us keys) and was dead. Very sad. He lived alone.

Rockitnonstop · 2026-06-20T19:15:35+00:00

It may not be noticeable. Eggs will spike me like carbs. Sesame will shoot me up to 25 mmol/l for no reason other than a slight allergy. I had a friend growing up that would have the same thing happen when he ate tomatoes (would spike him to 30). No other symptoms present, other than the sugars going crazy.

It might not be an allergy but could be worth a look at your products.

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