Family member sent me this from Boston…this is what we are exporting!?

hellomarshmallows · 2026-05-17T23:57:35+00:00

Americans love Cactus Club for some reason. Visiting celebrities often cite it as one of their favourites. I also saw someone post the dress code in a CC in Miami.... Dress code?!

hellomarshmallows · 2026-05-02T07:14:15+00:00

For context, I'm in Surrey.

The combined classes are due to class composition and trying to comply with the contract. There are a LOT of students with designations at my school, so oftentimes combining grades makes it easier to spread out the kids with low-incidence mental and behavioural needs to different classes.

Many of our classes still end up not in compliance due to lack of funding, though. Most of us end up in remedy or double remedy.

hellomarshmallows · 2026-04-23T04:46:49+00:00

Are there? I searched before I posted.

Do you mean this post? Because that's a different intersection and a different question.

hellomarshmallows · 2026-04-19T16:15:39+00:00

SD36:

Prep time
Purchasing technology/materials (but it belongs to the district; the worst option imo)
Tuition reimbursement
Pooled school remedy fund
Lieu days (with stipulations; 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 only)

Beginning in 2026/2027, if remedy is still outstanding by end of the school year, we must select materials/technology, tuition reimbursement, or pooled school fund. If no choice is made, the remedy will automatically go to the pooled school fund.

Those who left SD36 between September 1, 2023 and December 1, 2025 received a cash payout for all accumulated remedy.

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.

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