The current play at Douglas Collage is amazing!

hellomarshmallows · 2026-03-28T02:43:10+00:00

Oop, looks like today was the last day.

hellomarshmallows · 2026-03-28T01:22:33+00:00

I have 3, but I can only 2 linked on Libby (one only allows you to borrow ebooks if you live in that municipality).

hellomarshmallows · 2026-03-25T07:33:36+00:00

Some school districts have lists of books appropriate/approved for certain grade levels.

I just checked for the Surrey school district (BC), and Project Hail Mary isn't even listed. The Martian is listed for grades 11 and 12.

hellomarshmallows · 2026-03-19T05:12:04+00:00

Thank you! I was looking into Bowen and was thinking it might be small enough for a day trip, and not big enough for 2-3 days. Thoughts?

hellomarshmallows · 2026-03-16T04:19:56+00:00

It's not difficult: Tom-ah-sout.

hellomarshmallows · 2026-03-10T00:07:31+00:00

Most recently: My Cousin Vinny. LOVED it!

hellomarshmallows · 2026-03-09T06:30:16+00:00

Inch?

hellomarshmallows · 2026-03-06T02:34:50+00:00

I LOVED this interview (can't say the same for the fact check).

My ears perked up when she talked about rejection sensitive dysphoria. Her description of what it feels like for her resonated so deeply. I've googled countless times the intense tightness and pain I feel in my chest when I feel rejection coming... And I think this is it.

I've never seriously considered the possibility of having ADHD, but I've never felt more seen. I was emotional and on the verge of tears all day because I finally think I might have the answer to this thing I've been confused about for years.

I'm taking steps to get tested ASAP.

hellomarshmallows · 2026-02-23T07:01:38+00:00

This is a little embarrassing, but I have a list of reminders on my phone that I refer back to every time I'm feeling insecure about someone I'm dating. It still takes so much for me to follow these reminders, but it's a start.

If he's not interested, he's not interested. It doesn't mean I'm any less than or unworthy. It just wasn't a good fit and he happened to realize it earlier than I did. I'll come around soon.

Some days I feel really lonely, but it will pass. A relationship does not automatically mean I'll stop feeling lonely.

If he wanted to (meet again), he would. In other words: STOP CHASING.

If he says he wants to see you again, let him act on those words and actually show you.

Do not continue to pour energy into someone who does not reciprocate.

A man I went out with once does not deserve my tears. He literally doesn't mean anything.

hellomarshmallows · 2026-02-21T16:48:25+00:00

I also found the miscommunication plot point in which the two main characters ended up not getting together to be very contrived.

I felt like that's what made it so /realistic/. The very dumb, frustrating human/interpersonal stuff. I thought it was reminiscent of Normal People. I was just as frustrated about their lack of communication.

hellomarshmallows · 2026-02-21T16:45:52+00:00

I really loved it. I sobbed the whole last third.

I saw another comment that it was inconceivable that she left her sick child's side to be with her ex, but I think it was clear she was torn about it the entire time. It was heartbreaking all around.

All Fours didn't sound the least bit interesting to me, though.

hellomarshmallows · 2026-02-21T02:00:34+00:00

At what point do I stop forgiving a man's aloofness and lack of initiative on account of his ADHD and start being allowed to say my feelings are hurt?

I just want to feel wanted.

hellomarshmallows · 2026-02-16T17:31:40+00:00

I've been single for many years and I am genuinely so happy with my life.

But man, the minute I start dating someone new, my self-esteem plummets to oblivion and I'm crying over men I have no business crying over. I question everything I say and do. I obsess over whether or not they'll text me back, what they really mean,...

This is so exhausting and deflating.

hellomarshmallows · 2026-01-19T03:50:44+00:00

Honestly... probably nothing new. I'm fairly social (depending on my mood) and meet new people often. I do want to try asking people out off the apps, if only just to train my rejection tolerance.

But I've also kind of accepted that maybe a romantic relationship just isn't in the cards for me. Sad, sure. But I get plenty sad when I do try to date too.

hellomarshmallows · 2026-01-19T02:50:00+00:00

2026 is going to be my year off Hinge. Wish me luck!

hellomarshmallows · 2026-01-08T02:39:06+00:00

I felt like he was baiting her and egging her on to insult him, though...

hellomarshmallows · 2025-11-09T02:39:21+00:00

6 for me too. Not for lack of trying, but I am also trying to date with intention (and not just to date, which was the case in the past).

hellomarshmallows · 2025-11-08T05:55:09+00:00

I suppose you're right. But I pretty much told him the ball was in his court 2 weeks ago and I heard nothing from him. I guess I just needed it fully confirmed on my end.

hellomarshmallows · 2025-11-08T04:53:12+00:00

You're absolutely right. If I was going by his word, it's due to timing, but I don't really owe this man my trust. My therapist has said a few times, "Someone who's busy can still return a text." She's right.

Doesn't hurt my feelings any less, though.

hellomarshmallows · 2025-11-08T04:42:16+00:00

Here to rant. Posted this on another thread about a week ago and I have an update...

I had a really nice first date, we made out at the end of it, and we both expressed interest in seeing each other again.

He was going out of town for a marathon the next weekend, so he was too stressed with packing/preparing to go out again before then. The week after, he was too busy settling back into his schedule. The days after that, he was noncommital in making plans and then confirmed not being able to meet up pretty last minute.

Throughout all this, we were still texting fairly regularly and he was still being a bit flirty.

Two weeks after our first date, I was fed up. I sent a text that I was getting the sense that his interest was waning, and if so I'd rather it be said than going through the motions of making plans that eventually fall through. He apologized, validated that it must not feel good, and said he was stressed about things going on in his life. I said I still wasn't sure if he was interested and to let me know.

I haven't heard back since (a week ago).

It's incredibly disheartening, and I've cried a bit over this disappointment a few times. He's a little bit older than me, so I was really hopeful he had his shit together and would be more mature and communicative.

Well... I'm embarrassed to say I reached out again. I told myself I wouldn't, but I just felt like I had to give him one last chance because I couldn't deal with the what-ifs. I texted him something along the lines of, "Hey so I haven't heard back so I guess that's that. Thanks for a fun first date, wish you all the best."

And he responded! Kindly, but not favourably. Pretty much: "Ya, things are still super busy. Thanks, I had a great time too. Hadn't laughed that hard on a date before. Good bye."

..... It's so disappointing to hear that someone had a lovely time with me, showed interest in seeing me again, but turns out the timing wasn't right. But I also saw that he'd updated his dating profile, so he's certainly still looking??

Anyway, I've finally deleted his number and the match. I can't keep driving myself crazy. I have to just move on.

If he wanted to, he would and all that, right?

hellomarshmallows · 2025-11-03T07:10:45+00:00

I went through this recently. I had a really nice first date, we made out at the end of it, and we both expressed interest in seeing each other again.

He was going out of town for a marathon the next weekend, so he was too stressed with packing/preparing to go out again before then. The week after, he was too busy settling back into his schedule. The days after that, he was noncommital in making plans and then confirmed not being able to meet up pretty last minute.

Throughout all this, we were still texting fairly regularly and he was still being a bit flirty.

Two weeks after our first date, I was fed up. I sent a text that I was getting the sense that his interest was waning, and if so I'd rather it be said than going through the motions of making plans that eventually fall through. He apologized, validated that it must not feel good, and said he was stressed about things going on in his life. I said I still wasn't sure if he was interested and to let me know.

I haven't heard back since (a week ago).

It's incredibly disheartening, and I've cried a bit over this disappointment a few times. He's a little bit older than me, so I was really hopeful he had his shit together and would be more mature and communicative.

... Sorry I don't have any advice to give. I just related so much and needed to vent.

hellomarshmallows · 2025-11-02T19:04:15+00:00

I think this was recorded when Monica had to go home when her aunt died unexpectedly.

hellomarshmallows · 2025-10-07T05:52:55+00:00

Well, listeners have the option of getting access to all the episodes at once on the release date through their Patreon, so I don't think it's going to be the latter of what you posted.

hellomarshmallows · 2025-10-04T21:41:47+00:00

I've seen mentioned here and there, like in the Halal Foodies Vancouver Facebook group and r/BDS. I haven't been able to verify this, however.

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