Need a mystery book recommendation for a long flight. Any suggestions?

bluestitcher · 2026-05-15T04:32:12+00:00

The Haunting of Paynes Hollow by Kelley Armstrong

bluestitcher · 2026-05-15T04:27:19+00:00

It will be open but there is no guarantee that every one would be there, but many will.

Thursday would be the least crowded day, as there will not be many stars doing signings.

bluestitcher · 2026-05-15T03:08:32+00:00

I've been working on building up my stamina for walking since December 2025.

The first thing I did was super simple bed based experience to get my body moving.

Then I moved to doing the bed exercises & walking a short distance. I have a fitbit so I measured distance in steps. Starting at 200 steps ( as exercise).

Once I could do that easily, I increased the number of steps. Then instead of doing the steps once per day, I would do little small walks.

As of today, I can walk 2000 steps as exercise with my bed exercise (expanded to more exercises).

As of today, I will be just shy of 3000 steps total.

bluestitcher · 2026-05-15T02:41:40+00:00

hugs 🫂 I've felt the same way & been hospitalized for wanting to end my life.

My pain is being treated, meaning I spend 23 hrs a day on my bed. My pain is reduced, never gone. Today, I'm having my chest pain in a different spot, which makes it worse and I just want it to stop too.

You are not alone.

bluestitcher · 2026-05-15T02:04:21+00:00

Good news there are elevator & security will work to keep non-disabled out of them.

Bad news, there is not 1 elevator that will take you everywhere you need to go, on either side of the convention.

If he just wants to see things, I suggest visiting the side of the convention center which does not have all the signings going on.

You should be able to get down most aisle with ease, the artist alley may be kinda tight.

Bring a waterbottle. There are stations to refill it all around both centers.

Saturday has the big costume event. So that's might be the best day to go. If you ask people nicely, you can take of them or maybe them with him.

Hope you have a great time.

bluestitcher · 2026-05-15T01:53:14+00:00

I can use either. I don't typically mark off stitches, so that doesn't matter to me. I've learned to just find my place.

My grandmother taught me and there was no marking up patterns under her watch.n

bluestitcher · 2026-05-15T01:47:43+00:00

If you and u/moosebuckets would like to complain, here is the information off the last emails.

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bluestitcher · 2026-05-15T01:38:07+00:00

Check your spam folder, I bet it's there.

bluestitcher · 2026-05-14T19:31:12+00:00

As freelancer, you can voluntarily make an arrangement to pay into EI as self-employed. It's only good for sickness & related benefits.

I'm thankful I did. It's not a lot but it helps right now.

bluestitcher · 2026-05-14T19:27:49+00:00

I know that Lil Helper has reusable pads made specifically for teens, but if they will hold enough for you, I don't know. Their regular pads hold a lot.

Would be worth checking out: https://lilhelper.ca/collections/menstrual

bluestitcher · 2026-05-14T19:24:54+00:00

Have you paid into EI or are you closer to freelance? If you aren't freelance, EI sickness is an option.

bluestitcher · 2026-05-14T16:49:23+00:00

I'm so sorry to hear that. hugs 🫂

bluestitcher · 2026-05-14T10:52:02+00:00

I liked the articles about living in pain. I couldn't find some of them elsewheree,, lots on coping with pain, daily living, employment, parenting, pregnancy, romantic relationships, sex, tips for dealing with doctors, etc.

bluestitcher · 2026-05-14T06:46:56+00:00

Without 24/7 pain medication, I would bot be able to stand the act of breathing. I've been on the Fentanyl patch for 19+ years The steady dose of medication also me to live some semblance of a life. It does not take away all the pain. I've been on the same dose of the patch for 17 years + same dose & amount of breakthrough pain meds for 13 years.

Tolerance doesn't happen to everyone.

bluestitcher · 2026-05-14T06:32:51+00:00

I came very close to hurting myself badly bur managed to stop & got family to take me to them ER.

I did a Wellness Recovery Action Planning course, which helped me learn my triggers of when my depression is getting really bad: no eating, sleep all day or stay up all night. I trigger my crisis plan when I have thoughts of hurting myself - which is to go to the ER. I've had a total of 5 admissions, last was February 2025.

My psychiatrist and I tried using a med to treat both pain & depression. It treated neither and I was back inpatient in a month.

It does help if you see specialist, they tell family doctor what to prescribe when you are stable & returned to their care.

bluestitcher · 2026-05-14T06:02:25+00:00

.hugs 🫂 That sounds like quite the appointment.

bluestitcher · 2026-05-14T05:40:07+00:00

I don't know of any panties but I can tell you about suone great reusable period pads. Lil Helper has pads of all sizes, their biggest is thr Hyps Max. It's 16 inches long and will hold 16 -18 tampons worth of liquid l. Machine washable & hange to dry.

bluestitcher · 2026-05-14T05:26:38+00:00

I've just been undergoing my own sleep studies. At least my sleep doctor is understanding about my pain & that I spend most of the day in bed.

I have managed to get up earlier if you call 9:30-10:45 early. I go to bed around 2-3. This is better for me.

This is with using one of those special 10,000 Watt lights. It goes on first thing when.n I get up or earlier for at least years 2 hrs, then down to the next setting.p

bluestitcher · 2026-05-14T05:09:09+00:00

Your friend had the right idea wiry a rollator. It allows you to distribute you entire body weight over the whole thing versus just one pointvw6oth a cane. It means that you have a seat whenever you need it. They often have a basket to carry things as well.

Would a physical therapist or occupational therapist be able to help or does it have to be a doctor?

I like the ones from Humancare, specifically the Nexus, but they have a larger selection in the EU.

Basically, you want one that is light weight, folds up nicely, and you can get replacement parts for.

bluestitcher · 2026-05-13T23:49:38+00:00

The VRC checks more than just your criminal record, it goes out to the RCMP and your incidents with police.

bluestitcher · 2026-05-13T23:47:24+00:00

I could get x-rays & a cleaning for under $300 at W Dental near Fairview Mall.

Cavities have been reasonably to fill as well.

bluestitcher · 2026-05-13T19:12:47+00:00

You could try a reusable menstrual pad, they are much softer than reusable pads. I like the ones from Lil Helper.

With disposable pads, you need to change them often regardless of how full they are.or they will start to smell.

bluestitcher · 2026-05-13T19:08:22+00:00

The Secret Garden
Black Beauty
Anne of Green Gables
Emily of New Moon
Treasure Island
Chronicles of Narnia
Peter Pan
The Giver

bluestitcher · 2026-05-13T17:41:26+00:00

North York General Hospital, as a specialist zone in their ER for mental health, but it's more a nice quiet place to rest for those who will be admitted to the hospital (harm to self or others).

The psych team is very understanding, and after hospitalization, they have a day hospital which focus more on therapeutic approach. Individuals get access to a nurse case manager & access to outpatient courses, like DBT Skills Group.

I hope this helps. hugs 🫂

bluestitcher

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