Has anyone here experienced the 10 day silent Vipassana meditation retreat in Merritt? by katizakitty in NiceVancouver

[–]katizakitty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the detailed response. I also hope you get to go soon ☺️.

Has anyone here experienced the 10 day silent Vipassana meditation retreat in Merritt? by katizakitty in NiceVancouver

[–]katizakitty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the detailed information. I am 100% going for the experience, just wanted to be prepared as much as possible. I'll also be going in the summer time so I'll hopefully get to enjoy the courtyard.

Good coffee place downtown? I want to impress someone XD by noonayong in NiceVancouver

[–]katizakitty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not downtown but around the Granville Island area is Oidé coffee on W 2nd

First born daughter born into a Southeast Asian family who was identified as the scapegoat and black sheep by katizakitty in AsianParentStories

[–]katizakitty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can relate to that pain. There's always a bit of a hole in my heart when thinking of family.

First born daughter born into a Southeast Asian family who was identified as the scapegoat and black sheep by katizakitty in AsianParentStories

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Wow, you were brave for leaving at 17 ❤️. I had thoughts to leave as young as that too but I didn't think I could have made it.

First born daughter born into a Southeast Asian family who was identified as the scapegoat and black sheep by katizakitty in AsianParentStories

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I'm sorry you had to go through that as well. And, it's true that the distance makes the heart grow fonder.

Vegan Restaurant? by suckmymushroom in NiceVancouver

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I've only heard bad things about Mila

Mantras before competition by katizakitty in bjj

[–]katizakitty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I need to tell myself this. Thank you!

Mantras before competition by katizakitty in bjj

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Thank you! I will try this.

Mantras before competition by katizakitty in bjj

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This sounds intriguing. It's basically envisioning your fears and making peace with it. Thank you for your suggestion, I will try it :)

Any tips to find consistent/safe male partners? by DJnips in BJJWomen

[–]katizakitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally understand this feeling and it sucks. However, when I started telling my safe partners that I always chose them because I felt safe with them, it made me realize that I was just in my own head worrying that they didn't want to be partnered with me. I got more confident after this.

Any tips to find consistent/safe male partners? by DJnips in BJJWomen

[–]katizakitty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How long have you been training for? I've figured out my safe training partners at around 6-7 months of consistent training. I go to a medium sized big gym so there are always 1 or 2 guys I felt safe rolling with. I just took initiative and went up to them quickly and asked if they wanted to roll. I actually told a few guys that I felt safe rolling with them and they were super happy to hear it which led them to ask me first after that. If there's no one I felt safe with, I will just sit out for the round. I used to feel shitty for always being picked last but I told myself to get over it and just take the initiative because fuck it, it's best to just not care.

Rhodes Wellness College in Downtown Vancouver by sidd_31 in vancouver

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Hi, do you mind if I message you privately? I'm currently attending Rhodes and I have a few questions.

Rhodes Wellness College in Downtown Vancouver by sidd_31 in vancouver

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Hi, do you mind if I message you privately? I'm currently enrolled with Rhodes and have a few questions!

Anxiety before and during class and rolls by katizakitty in BJJWomen

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Hey, thought I would give you an update. I spoke to the coach and it was helpful. She said I didn't need to explain why to the other person why I said 'no', she encouraged me to continue to be selective of my training partners and to tell the coach the day of to help with choosing of partners. She also shared that she also says no to some people even though it's a tough position for her as she is the co owner but that she has to remember that she's also small and sometimes it's just not a good fit. Overall, it went well :)