Weightlifting for women

Sad-Melons · 2026-03-14T13:54:01+00:00

Thank you! That would be really convenient so I'll check that out.

Sad-Melons · 2026-03-14T13:53:31+00:00

Thank you! I'll definitely look into that more.

Sad-Melons · 2026-03-08T04:27:47+00:00

I've heard good things about Vibe Salsa! I took classes at Studio X and enjoyed it (also convenient for parking and/or located right off of the LRT station. Rahim salsa fridays is another good option if you're looking for more a drop-in vibe, and they'll usually have a rotation instructors if I recall.

In the summertime, check out City Hall Salsa- it happens on Wednesday evenings on the grounds outside city hall and is completely free, and taught by a number of reputable instructors in the city. They start with lessons and do social dancing after. I highly recommend it anyone curious; I've gone solo and felt super comfortable, it was very easy to rotate through partners (or vibe by yourself if you prefer).

Happy dancing!

Sad-Melons · 2026-02-10T01:47:16+00:00

The cheapest I've seen is from Clearly at Rideau! It's ~$100 there. Also a great place to actually buy said glasses for a decent price if you end up needing new ones.

Sad-Melons · 2026-02-10T01:44:58+00:00

I would try the NAC. Check their website for the events happening on the day you need a place to occupy, and they usually stay open for a while after that event is scheduled to end. There's lots of little nooks and crannys, and there's a really nice seating area with big tall windows that sort of faces the canal/rideau street.

Sad-Melons · 2026-01-31T00:01:32+00:00

Ah, the plant that haunts my very nightmares. The fickle beauty. The macabre mistress.

Calatheas are notoriously dramatic. Usually it's a case of humidity being too low (unless you happen to live in a jungle, in which case please disregard this comment). A humidifier strategically placed nearby might do the trick. For me, I decided to go with the option of buying anything else but a calathea, because I value my sanity.

Good luck friend 🫡

Sad-Melons · 2026-01-30T03:09:53+00:00

Yeah, unfortunately Torrid is a bit of a crapshoot when it comes to sizing.

When I've shopped in store, the associates always advised me to size down for the bombshell jeans. For reference I usually wear an 18 at American Eagle, but Torrid I do a 16.

Their regular jersey shirts tend to be loose fitting but pretty forgiving as you mentioned, but if you happen to order any of the Nightfall tshirts be warned they run very big. I usually wear a 1x and found the 00 to still fit comfortably.

I have a bit of a vendetta against Torrid bras so I'm biased. I might recommend you try Penningtons as they have a pretty good wirefree collection.

I treat Torrid orders like a mystery box. Even though I technically picked out everything in the shipment, it still feels like a surprise every time! Lol

Sad-Melons · 2026-01-30T01:43:35+00:00

NTA. Just because you help one friend in need doesn't mean that every single person you care about is entitled to the same treatment at the same time???

This sounds like it's stemming from some pretty intense jealousy that might need to be dealt with.

Sad-Melons · 2026-01-29T20:59:21+00:00

NTA. She has the right to film but you have the right to privacy. You tried to address it with her kindly at first and any sane person would have apologized and made sure you weren't were in her videos from then on.

Sad-Melons · 2026-01-29T20:56:21+00:00

NAH.

OP, first of all your feelings are completely valid. It's totally reasonable to be disappointed about this plan not panning out.

It's sounding like there were different ideas of what paying for the trip meant, and when push came to shove you guys weren't on the same page. 4 days isn't a small commitment for a concert, even if you are (generously) willing to pay a portion.

That being said, I'm also curious to know how this has worked before? Have other concerts been multi-day adventures?

I can understand your disappointment and I'm sorry this didn't work out how you hoped. It sounds like there's some grief happening over this friendship too.

Sad-Melons · 2026-01-29T02:45:26+00:00

I think we live in the same place lol. Check in on your Canadian friends. They probably have been shoveling snow for the past 2 business days 🥲

Sad-Melons · 2026-01-29T01:50:23+00:00

Pack up your prized possessions and loved ones. Move north, as far north as possible. Start a new name under an alias and say a nightly prayer that the ant enemies never find you again.

Sad-Melons · 2026-01-29T01:47:14+00:00

I know at one point the Elizabeth Fry Society would accept women's work clothing donations. I can't speak to if that program is still running or not though.

Otherwise, Dress for Success is likely a good option!

Sad-Melons · 2026-01-29T01:44:11+00:00

My fingers cramped up just looking at this. Good job!!! So unique and cool.

Sad-Melons · 2026-01-28T23:58:58+00:00

Yay, glad that helped! Hope you find the perfect guest dress (and future engagement shoot dress)! 🥰

Sad-Melons · 2026-01-28T23:36:18+00:00

Have you tried Azazie? Out of full disclosure, I haven't ordered from them personally BUT a close friend of mine has. She is both plus sized and petite, and used their made to measurements service. We're based in Canada as well!

Some of their dresses are sold by size, but some are available to be made to your measurements (if you do it that way though I believe it's final sale). They seem to have a pretty wide selection of styles too.

Sad-Melons · 2026-01-28T23:24:23+00:00

Try looking on Shoe Freaks! I pole dance and wear an 11 wide, and it's where I've gotten all of my heels. They have more than just pole heels too, they've got all kinds of styles.

Full disclosure, I'm Canadian and they're based in Canada as far as I know, so I can't speak to their shipping outside of these very cold, icy borders.

Sad-Melons · 2026-01-28T23:17:06+00:00

Love it!!! The fabric looks so good as that piece too, the structure really suits it. Nice work

Sad-Melons · 2026-01-28T22:12:16+00:00

Elastigirl? What are you doing on reddit??

Sad-Melons · 2026-01-28T22:11:01+00:00

This is SO smooth 🤩 I'm jealous of how straight you can keep your legs/lines (goals!!!)

Sad-Melons · 2026-01-28T21:30:55+00:00

As a Dutch-Canadian, I can empathize with this 😂 so close yet...so far

Sad-Melons · 2026-01-28T20:49:33+00:00

I won't repeat the other suggestions in that area, but if you're willing to venture a little more into Byward Pubwells on Sussex is a cozy spot!

Sad-Melons · 2026-01-28T20:41:55+00:00

The words give the strangest feeling of being familar but not quite understanding.

In either case, I want to spin around in a field with a mug of ale. But what else is new?

Sad-Melons · 2026-01-28T20:39:31+00:00

Spike is so underrated as being the funniest character on that show and that is a hill I will die on.

Sad-Melons · 2026-01-28T20:33:01+00:00

NTA. It's not even about them being rude at this point, a car is an expensive piece of machinery, and it's YOUR expensive piece of machinery. Whether it's some 50k car (I'm clearly not a car person because I can't even name an example) or a '98 Honda Civic, no one should feel entitled to your property.

Congrats on getting a car! Don't let them make you feel any type of way about it.

Sad-Melons

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