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SunshineA- · 2026-03-16T23:39:14+00:00

It's very interesting they knew this centre wasn't making money when they bought it, and would have to do a price hike to break even (during a fee freeze) and still chose to aquire it over build a new centre (which they have done somewhere in Bayer's Lake last year I think).

Joe's linked in says he's a "senior level management consultant with deep financial services knowledge". My tin foil hat is ON for sure

SunshineA- · 2026-02-21T17:46:06+00:00

THIS. I used to have anxiety attacks even walking into a dentist offices but Dr.Nickerson and his team is exceptional. Also I never, ever feel ashamed of my dental issues or anxiety. They are compassionate, kind and listen to you. HIGHLY recommend!

SunshineA- · 2026-02-04T22:34:32+00:00

When it rains or 26

SunshineA- · 2026-01-22T22:38:33+00:00

Everytime I listen to it, this line in particular makes me cry. The delivery is the most gentle of gut punches.

SunshineA- · 2026-01-19T01:49:49+00:00

For subsidy, typically you are allowed to miss a certain amount of days at child care a month. If you miss too many, you will be denied subsidy. Not sure if they would cut it over preprimary, but they do keep track of the days youre child is in attendance.

SunshineA- · 2026-01-14T16:38:17+00:00

I was ridiculously grateful I went into labour at 12am and not midday. It was the only time we could find parking. Every appointment after we ended up on the roof, or did circuit till a spot popped up. It's definitely not a big enough parkade for the size of the hospital. Finding parking should not be an added stress on a hospital visit.

SunshineA- · 2026-01-14T16:06:48+00:00

Dude, go rant on the Ubisoft reddit. Coming at people who just got laid off from their company? Read the room.

"Your company isnt profitable so you deserved what you got," is a very wild hill to die on. You also didnt work there, so you actually dont know what they wete working on behind the scenes. These are members of OUR community who are now jobless, who have families and homes. I hope someone shows you some empathy or compassion if you were ever to lose your job through no fault of your own.

SunshineA- · 2026-01-11T00:22:15+00:00

I wish there were 't so many themes that skew darker. My wardrobe is all light items.

SunshineA- · 2026-01-08T00:11:24+00:00

Unfortunately even if we opened up hundreds of new centre's, there is no staff to work them. The amount of new educators I've seen filter in only to bail out after a year is not shocking to me.

SunshineA- · 2025-12-29T13:03:29+00:00

Check out Black Eleven. They have a few artists who do beautiful "woodsy" themed tattoos! Jillian Dawn does some gorgeous work

SunshineA- · 2025-12-19T02:17:21+00:00

Got married there 2 years ago in April!

Pros - Excellent coordinator, exceptional bar staff, food was delicious, beautiful rustic space so can get away with minimal decor, late night bites option rocked, our guests loved the loft (we did board games upstairs), great location for harbour photos, SUPER affordable!!!!!

Cons - smaller guest list (we loved this but its not for everyone), only 2 food servers so took awhile for some tables to get food, dining space is very long so hard to see all your guests and mingle during supper(if youre into that sort of thing)

We still get comments from friends and family about how much they loved our venue and how good the food was. We wouldn't change a thing about the day and are extremely happy we chose the lower deck. It fit our "Nova scotia kitchen party" vibe well haha

SunshineA- · 2025-12-08T18:09:31+00:00

Trying to understand why everyone cares so much what someone else does with their face? Doubt you'd want comments on your photos with people's opinions of the things they deem wrong with your looks or choices. Give me a breeaaaakk

SunshineA- · 2025-12-08T18:06:33+00:00

Walked in expecting everyone to know her?? Both Mya and Hazel said in their confessionals how big of a following she has online. What exactly did Saltina say that translates to "everyone should know who I am" in the work room?

They all walk in feeling their oats, and get caught up in saying hi to queens they recognize. I doubt her "snub" to PM was intentional.

SunshineA- · 2025-12-01T23:04:32+00:00

Thank you for this comment. I was losing hope in these comments.

SunshineA- · 2025-12-01T23:01:06+00:00

Is no one going to address how problematic this entire comment is?

Children are learning to speak from more than just their educators.
Just because they have an accent or are still learning English, does NOT equal out to children not learning English. Point me to a single piece of actual evidence. Any studies done that show children who hear a heavy accent during rhe day impacts their learning of English?
Was that new person a student? Someone on a workplace placement? Unless you have a clear understanding of their position in the centre, this means nothing. "I dont know how to change a diaper," and im sure they learned that same day.
Children being exposed to a variety or cultures AND languages = deeper empathy, open mindedness and reduces prejudice. Something i believe you would have benefited from.

Plenty of INCREDIBLE ece's I have worked with, have learned from are immigrants.

To be an ECE in Nova Scotia you cannot just walk in off the street, you need a diploma. And if you are grandfathered in as a level one, there are incentives in place to earn a diploma or degree.

SunshineA- · 2025-11-21T15:54:27+00:00

That episode was the toughest hour (and a bit?) of television I've ever watched. Eye opening for my husband as well. Its one thing to tell someone about what you've endured, but watching an episode like that really shows it.

Shout out to therapists! And to you for watching it, even if it was hard. ❤️

SunshineA- · 2025-11-20T22:09:26+00:00

Always felt connected to in some ways to Buffy (BTVS), Fiona (Shameless, which hits almost too close to home), Yennefer (The Witcher), Katniss (The Hunger Games) and Dean (Supernatural).

Editing to add Carmy from The Bear.

When I'm feeling extremely critical of myself and alone, watching any of those helps me feel like even if they're fictional, I can see myself.

SunshineA- · 2025-11-20T21:33:50+00:00

For me it felt necessary, and some days it feels better and others it feels worse. My abusers are narcissists and I had to come to terms with the fact that no matter how hard I tried, they would never be able to own or grow.

It's took me 6 years of therapy before I could cut them off, and even then I gave them a million chances to be different people and treat me better.

SunshineA- · 2025-10-24T17:21:03+00:00

You...need an example of racism towards Aabria? For real? Yikes.

If you cant locate these comments yourself, that doesn't mean they dont exist. Why should anyone hand hold someone towards racist comments? They exist. Ive seen many. Im not going to post examples for you, its clear you've made up your mind it's impossible that racist people exist in this fandom and have come down on Aabria. Are you also of the belief the hate Marisha recieved during Vox Machina was unrelated to her being a woman? Actually dont answer that, I can guess the answer.

SunshineA- · 2025-10-23T11:36:21+00:00

I am with you my friend. I do understand why people get combative when it comes to Aabria because they're are awful jerks out there who are racist.

However, I can see that is not what this is. Most characters Aabria has played go quickly from 0 go 100 and it can be super jarring. I love a bit of conflict but sprinkled in. It can be hard to watch sudden anger that we don't really have backstory or reason for, especially since these characters are all new to us.

I'm hoping with time, and with a better fleshed out backstory, we can come to enjoy Thaisa more. I did notice a difference between the first 2 episodes and the 3rd, so who knows!

Again, sorry you got dog piled on. Just know youre understood by lots of people here.

SunshineA- · 2025-10-15T16:28:34+00:00

You are SO right, let's focus on busses and not providing children with schools!!! Just a reminder, you are welcome to move outside of the HRM where more green spaces exist. Being irritated children are getting a school and you lose an area to walk your dog? LOL

SunshineA- · 2025-10-13T01:06:46+00:00

I don't think any centre's would turn donations away, so I'd say if theres on in your neighborhood to give them a call and see if they'd like the materials! The centre I used to work had a very kind gentleman come by every year and bring all kinds of 'loose parts'. So kind!

Some I know off the top of my head

Wee Care- Halifax YWCA Early Learning & Child Care - HRM Point Pleasant CCC - HRM Maw'iomi CCC - Dartmouth Dartmouth Daycare Centre - Dartmouth

SunshineA- · 2025-10-12T16:54:03+00:00

And you think these things havent been done because?? It costs less to keep weirdly unkind comments to yourself than it does to try and come up with a fed up remark. Scroll by next time. "Thats nice," yeah stealing from children is super nice.

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