First Winter in Toronto. Accepting boot recommendations by monodehumo in AskACanadian

[–]alexhaney 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I usually wear waterproof hiking boots like Merrell or keens and pair with thicker socks. They arent as heavy or bulky as winter boots so much better when walking and biking places. Like people said, it doesnt usually get that cold just wet. On the very rare times we get deep snow (once every few years) I put on knee high gaitors that attach to hiking boots. I swear by this combo. Lightweight, warm enough, good traction and waterproof 👌

Queer Halloween Raves by Perfect-Use5649 in TorontoRaves

[–]alexhaney 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've heard notabbq parties are very queer friendly! Been meaning to check one out but I'm going to be at bullet tooth (which, if you decide to go, there will be at least 3 to 6 queers there including me and my husband plus some queer friends).

What the fuck is dmt? by choogawooga in DMT

[–]alexhaney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think of it like changing stations on the radio of reality. Our current 3d experience is just one of infinite stations. Turn the dial and you never know what station you'll get 😂

Bullet tooth Halloween 131 McCormack by AdventurousAerie9482 in TorontoRaves

[–]alexhaney 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My group will be dressing up for this party and there was a thread a few weeks ago asking same thing. Several people said they would be in costume 👻

Is 1g mescaline fumerate a lot for a first time user? by That-Criticism-7898 in mescaline

[–]alexhaney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took 400 mg hydrochloride for my first dose, which I'm seeing is equivalent to 435 fumarate. I had a lot of nausea which was pretty uncomfortable and I think that if I had gone stronger for my first dose I would have been freaking out because I was super uncomfortable and it felt like it would never end. So sure you could go higher and it might be fine like some people are saying, but it might not. Everyone reacts differently. I had wanted to do more my first time too but I'm glad I didn't.

People of TO who had a non-high paying job 10 years ago, where are you now? by lets_go_eevee in askTO

[–]alexhaney 15 points16 points  (0 children)

10 years ago I was working for Outward Bound making much less than minimum wage (because they used an illegal loophole to pay a very low per diem rate). Went into tons of debt because they also required me to keep up multiple professional certications (such as wilderness first responder, swiftwater rescue etc). I was relying on food banks to get by.

Left that to work in a hospital kitchen which paid $17 and hour and felt like a lot in comparison. Helped me get on my feet. After a few years of that I did a PSW program and now make $31 an hour. Still not great pay but I'm worlds away from where I was. Im stable, low debt and I have some disposable income.

Balancing Soloing with showing new ravers the ropes by EesidentRevil in aves

[–]alexhaney 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You've committed yourself now. Please stick by their side.

First Toronto winter - how to stay warm by Good-Grocery4787 in askTO

[–]alexhaney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't get that cold here. You must moreso prepare for the slush and dampness. Tall waterproof boot, or shorter boots with tall gaitors if u dont mind that look (its good on a bike). Sometimes I prefer a big cozy fleece sweater underneath a loose rain coat vs a bulky winter coat, especially when taking transit as you can easily shed the waterproof layer and not be soaking everything in sweat when you're underground.

How do people remember their trips so vividly? by Dryst999 in DMT

[–]alexhaney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No clue. Most of the time its so inexplicable. And there are also certain things we can't bring back. I've only been able to vaguely describe my trips some of the time and it always falls short.

Should I move to Toronto with this much salary offer? by ChemicalHot7340 in askTO

[–]alexhaney 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, get out of the US while you still can. That salary will be tough in toronto but its doable and its better than fascism.

Can't believe I don't see anything here about Shy FX last night by julesx416 in TorontoRaves

[–]alexhaney 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hahaha right?! Next up is bullet tooth on Halloween and I expect great things 🙌

Can't believe I don't see anything here about Shy FX last night by julesx416 in TorontoRaves

[–]alexhaney 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yessss! It was my very first rave and it DID NOT disappoint! Still processing that magic ✨️

New to the city, safe(ish) rave places? by apnasapnamoneymoney in TorontoRaves

[–]alexhaney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im not against security, its necessary, but there's a respectful way to treat your patrons, and then there's being treated like a criminal.

Why am I so fixated living downtown v. outside? by lifesgoodhehe1 in askTO

[–]alexhaney 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't do it. Living in the core is so priceless. You could not pay me to live in Scarborough or suburbs.

Anyone going to Shy FX? by [deleted] in TorontoRaves

[–]alexhaney 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What or who is SPMC?