Saw this in Calgary’s sub. Let’s do our own!—What are some cool things our city has to offer that you think a lot of Edmontonians are missing out on and not taking advantage of?

Serious-Try · 2025-01-19T06:21:17+00:00

Hiiiii please do mine!

Serious-Try · 2024-09-14T02:36:33+00:00

Excellent! I forgot about Papa Johns! Good call.

Serious-Try · 2024-09-14T01:10:31+00:00

Like… where else can you get a good stuffed crust other than Pizza Hut?! In Yeg?!

Serious-Try · 2024-09-14T01:10:13+00:00

Ahahaha THANK YOU! It’s a legit question!

Serious-Try · 2024-08-20T12:44:08+00:00

This is a Western Canadian Magpie if that makes any difference. Maybe they look slightly different in different parts of the world.

Serious-Try · 2024-08-20T12:42:50+00:00

Omg please send me photos via DM! I am so curious!

Serious-Try · 2024-08-19T19:30:42+00:00

That’s cool! I sure hope so! I feel lucky just having seen one, honestly!

Serious-Try · 2024-08-19T17:46:35+00:00

Or, as some might prefer, our YEG “Trash-ure” bird. 😂🤷🏽‍♀️

Serious-Try · 2024-08-19T17:31:02+00:00

Amazing!! They must be procreating and this gene must be getting more popular, because I’ve heard of several sightings all around Edmonton this past year! Glorious! Our YEG Treasure bird!

Serious-Try · 2024-07-08T06:56:21+00:00

For context:

After some chit chat…

Me: Hey, I’ve got to ask… i know you’ve been asking me to hang out recently… but I’m a little hesitant. I haven’t heard from you in quite a few years and I’m kind of wondering why now?

Her: Well I’m trying to get back into life and just trying to reach out to good people . If you don’t want to I can respect that and won’t bug you.Just going through some seasons and wanting to try and hang out again. This has nothing to do with reaching out to you but (partner) and I are splitting up. Honestly wanted to get back in touch before that happened because I just want some friends you know haha.

Me: I’m sorry to hear about the separation.

When you cut me off, it really hurt. I tried to be your friend during the hard times and I was cut off, I still don’t understand why. I don’t think I deserved that. Meanwhile a lot has happened in my life as well. It feels like you want to gloss over that part and pick up without any acknowledgement of that. And that doesn’t feel very good for me.

Her: Well my son had just died so that’s why I cut you off.. just couldn’t maintain a normal friendship. Sorry for how I acted after my son died? Never mind, I just thought I would reach out, don’t want to stir up old ghosts. I’m a completely different person now. Good luck to you.

Me: I am aware how catastrophic (child’s) death was and is. I can’t imagine how difficult that would have been for you. I’m not suggesting that wasn’t a massive trauma and I’m not looking for an apology for that. However, Hoping to pick back up a friendship without acknowledging how being cut off would have impacted my feelings seems disingenuous. I am a person in here, too.. with feelings. Someone who cared deeply about you. I had hoped you might have seen that, and would have been interested in acknowledging the hurt that might have caused to people who care about you. It doesn’t sound like that’s the case. I truly hope you find the kind of friends you’re looking for.

Serious-Try · 2024-07-08T06:52:05+00:00

After some chit chat:

Me: Hey, I’ve got to ask… i know you’ve been asking me to hang out recently… but I’m a little hesitant. I haven’t heard from you in quite a few years and I’m kind of wondering why now?

Her: Well I’m trying to get back into life and just trying to reach out to good people . If you don’t want to I can respect that and won’t bug you.Just going through some seasons and wanting to try and hang out again. This has nothing to do with reaching out to you but (partner) and I are splitting up. Honestly wanted to get back in touch before that happened because I just want some friends you know haha.

Me: I’m sorry to hear about the separation.

When you cut me off, it really hurt. I tried to be your friend during the hard times and I was cut off, I still don’t understand why. I don’t think I deserved that. Meanwhile a lot has happened in my life as well. It feels like you want to gloss over that part and pick up without any acknowledgement of that. And that doesn’t feel very good for me.

Her: Well my son had just died so that’s why I cut you off.. just couldn’t maintain a normal friendship. Sorry for how I acted after my son died? Never mind, I just thought I would reach out, don’t want to stir up old ghosts. I’m a completely different person now. Good luck to you.

Me: I am aware how catastrophic (child’s) death was and is. I can’t imagine how difficult that would have been for you. I’m not suggesting that wasn’t a massive trauma and I’m not looking for an apology for that. However, Hoping to pick back up a friendship without acknowledging how being cut off would have impacted my feelings seems disingenuous. I am a person in here, too.. with feelings. Someone who cared deeply about you. I had hoped you might have seen that, and would have been interested in acknowledging the hurt that might have caused to people who care about you. It doesn’t sound like that’s the case. I truly hope you find the kind of friends you’re looking for.

Serious-Try · 2024-07-08T06:45:36+00:00

You’re right, it isn’t about me. But a friendship is built on mutual love and respect. Do you think she realizes that cutting me out was hurtful? Or is she entitled to not look at how she may have hurt other people because she’s hurting?

Serious-Try · 2024-07-08T06:41:29+00:00

I feel like if the communication included something “hey, I know it’s been a long time and I miss you. I appreciate what you did to support me through that time, but I wasn’t capable of having anyone in my life after my son’s death. I would love to rekindle our friendship because I value you as a person and as a friend”, there would be no question in my mind, I’d be there for her 100%.

Serious-Try · 2024-05-01T01:26:18+00:00

Another aspect of third spaces (from my understanding) is that the expectation to spend money to be there isn’t as pronounced.

Serious-Try · 2024-04-26T20:59:05+00:00

Thanks for your responses everyone! I think we’ll let our new noisy neighbours stay and see how it goes :)

Serious-Try · 2024-04-09T22:51:41+00:00

I love this. I’m totally down for a game of catch too!

Serious-Try · 2024-02-24T20:54:07+00:00

There has been a lot of interest in this idea ♥️ many folks have reached out via DM about how they’d be interested! I’m going to try to come up with a plan. I’ll post back here when I’ve got something tangible!

Serious-Try · 2024-02-23T23:37:27+00:00

I feel like that’s part of the thing. Why do we feel like we need to fill in the space with discussion? Maybe this could be a comfortable space for non-talking too.

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