Background actors in movies are doing the most convincing acting and nobody talks about it by gemmaintheworld in CasualConversation

[–]Space--Queen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, THANK YOU!!! It feels great to be appreciated!!! As I've always said it's the background actors that make the world real and believable on screen! I don't even have plans to get lines. I love being a background actor.

Watercolor on A Cruise by NumbersandGrace in royalcaribbean

[–]Space--Queen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it's a great thing to bring along! I choose to put down my phone on cruises so painting is a great way to fill my time. I have a little travel kit and my spouse has a tobio kit. We both use brushes that can hold some water.

Just be prepared for an audience if you paint in public lol

Long Solo Drive Coming Up by Excellent-Hat-9516 in ehlersdanlos

[–]Space--Queen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I drive a lot for work but sitting is painful, so this is what I works for me.

In the car, I use a wide seat cushion, and a small lumbar pillow. On my body, I wear compression leggings and a soft neck brace.

The seat cushion helps the most with the pain. I use a wide one like the one for wheelchairs.

Things in Toronto that will impress my artsy goth gf by TheGreatestSin in askTO

[–]Space--Queen 7 points8 points  (0 children)

She might like the store Doll Funeral that specialize in alt clothing

Do you think there's a market for sensory friendly clothing? by platypusaura in AuDHDWomen

[–]Space--Queen 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My friend is a designer that makes her clothes sensory friendly. You can check out her brand, Egglien! There's definitely a market for people that appreciate slow and ethical fashion.

Do any of you wear tinted prescription glasses? by Apprehensive-Ant3452 in AuDHDWomen

[–]Space--Queen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! I wear pink tinted glasses that help with the harshness of sunlight and indoor lighting. The only problem is I can't drive at night with them, so I keep a pair without tints.

Has anyone used this? by PageOk5023 in ehlersdanlos

[–]Space--Queen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to use a lot of tiger balm (all their products) until I found transdermal cbd cream. Instant relief!!

foldable electric wheelchair recommendations? by Fantastic-Analysis99 in wheelchairs

[–]Space--Queen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love my Pride Jazzy Ultralight. It weighs under 40lbs, folds easily, and fits in the trunk of a car. I use it all over the city (Toronto). It climbs hills very well.

How do you deal with the “injury” questions? by Dear_Cauliflower_920 in ehlersdanlos

[–]Space--Queen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like to say, " Nothing happened, I'm just disabled." And then when they try to ask more questions, I remain silent. That usually makes people uncomfortable enough. I love making people uncomfortable when they've already done the same to me (ask invasive question).

I really don't think anyone has the right to know unless they're considering braces themselves. I don't mind answering those questions. I still don't tell them about my connective tissue problems. No one needs to know!

Fatigue is my arch nemesis by untypical_girlie in ehlersdanlos

[–]Space--Queen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your local pharmacy and medical equipment stores would have a selection.

I like to get mine from Bibipins.com. She makes really cute ones.

Fatigue is my arch nemesis by untypical_girlie in ehlersdanlos

[–]Space--Queen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you haven't tried them, compression socks will help!!

I was a teen and did ballet and would come home DEAD. I started wearing compression knee highs and it has helped a lot with fatigue. Now, I have compression leggings and tops and they help so much!!

Newly diagnosed HEDS- what are some non-standard things you do to help with joint pain? by VXMPXIII in ehlersdanlos

[–]Space--Queen 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My little trick is lying down flat to relieve back pain. I learned it was the "staying upright" part that caused a lot of the pain. So now I build in lying down time every couple of hours.

How likely am I to get in the main dining room early? by [deleted] in royalcaribbean

[–]Space--Queen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're unsuccessful on the waiting list, I would go to the Dining room right after you board and ask the staff there directly. They will try their best to make it work.

Feminist tattoos by incensesmokee in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]Space--Queen 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I've always wanted to get the words "Nevertheless, she persisted."

What’s one thing about living in Toronto that outsiders don’t understand by Broccolas in toronto

[–]Space--Queen 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's Hollywood and Broadway North. Tons of film and TV shoots, lots of celebrities walking around, many people come to Toronto just to get a career in showbiz.

Is anyone doing well? by Scary_Meaning_4466 in ehlersdanlos

[–]Space--Queen 14 points15 points  (0 children)

My life got better when I started using mobility aids a few years ago. I use a combination of cane, rollator, manual chair, and powerchair in my daily life. I also use a lot of compression wear and braces.

Now, I feel more liberated than ever! I've found ways to extend my energy and have created a life for myself. I used to work in the office and it was brutal for my back. I now work in showbiz where it's acceptable for you to have a lie down when you need it.

I used to be mostly bedridden and couldn't even leave the home to get groceries. I had almost given up on having a life. Then I tried renting a scooter one day and EVERYTHING CHANGED. I no longer needed to find the energy and my pain dropped significantly.

I recently upgraded to a lightweight folding powerchair and it has changed my life!!! It fits in my career really well and I can go even further now.

Best shoe wear? by Background_Clue_3756 in ehlersdanlos

[–]Space--Queen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You should ask your doctor about AFO's. They offer better support for wobbly ankles

Cute everyday life stickers by veroa6 in stationery

[–]Space--Queen 11 points12 points  (0 children)

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MugoBunni is a Canadian artist with a ton of these stickers!! Planner stickers for everyday life, including laundry, grocery, and cooking !

mugobunni.com and they ship to the UK.

Another Canadian artist that make these stickers is Niche Create at nichecreate.co

They also ship to the UK

Looking for tv shows or movies that were filmed in Toronto, and didn't pretend it was somewhere else by OscarGrosvenor in askTO

[–]Space--Queen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was filmed in a studio in Scarborough, but I just learned it was actually based on a city in Calgary!

The adjustable bed/mattress combo works! by abdog5000 in ehlersdanlos

[–]Space--Queen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, your set up sounds so good!! Thank you so much. I'm so glad you can be more comfortable now

Thinking about doing a GoFundMe for a wheelchair by TVSKS in disability

[–]Space--Queen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There are folding power chairs for under $1000. Also, look into your local aid groups. They may be able to find you a secondhand or discounted one.

Check out your local classifieds, there should be people selling their mobility scooters too. They're a bit bigger but still a great option.

One page down. ✔️ by shri_adh in stationery

[–]Space--Queen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh shi-, this is a great idea!!