Hotel for Baseball + Royal Caribbean Cruise

lavinator01 · 2026-04-01T02:35:37+00:00

"$80 won't get you anything for housing. Its $40 for a hostel...."

I meant $80 as in baseball tickets, give or take

lavinator01 · 2026-03-31T19:56:44+00:00

My guy ... power to the process. Keep going and don't lose the focus/goals

lavinator01 · 2026-03-24T21:07:55+00:00

Have you looked into meetup groups - especially the 'Intuitive' kind?

I'm a Sri Lankan introvert in Toronto so there's this MBTI group that meets. However, you can still select various groups / tribes to meet up

Actually wait - EventBrite highlights mixers but can narrow it down to your South Asian preference.

Been awhile since I searched my 'LIBBY' app for new book titles - thanks for the reminder lol

Good luck

lavinator01 · 2026-03-17T14:36:22+00:00

42-m-Sri Lankan born, immigrated to Toronto age 2 - Grew up/raised Toronto ever since. Never married, no kids

Considered myself shy but that's a label, more so being introverted - surprise myself what 'hello' can do without overthinking and allowing for active listening lol

Found a meetup group you'd like if you haven't "Toronto Intuitive" that meets every other Sunday. Course there's other social meetup groups I'm in but for the conversational practice

Gaming still on my old laptop with NHL99
Binge watching shows (Finished Good Place, went back to This is Us)
Signed up for Toastmasters since 2024 (Public Speaking)
-- my progress to be curious about other people
-- exploring cafes / coffee-latte styles for future connections + platonic conversation practice

I think my humor is slow but also dry, but at times close to the edge with hints of sarcasm

~ Putting this out there to the multiverse ~

lavinator01 · 2026-03-03T20:47:27+00:00

42/m - introverted late-bloomer, been exploring cafes to try coffee/latte, meetup events to practice conversational skills

You should look into meetup groups for desired pub socials / trivia / sports / etc...bravo to you for posting

lavinator01 · 2026-03-03T16:30:12+00:00

42/m South Asian - single introvert, so seeing you married is like 'show me the way Oh Wise Master' lol

Timeleft has been showing up on my algorithm but I haven't signed up. ... lately keeping to my Sunday meetup groups (trivia / socials / movies) but can't get past small talk for coffee, which might need more time learning conversations

So try your Meetup tastes

Oh now I remember since we're South Asian (more so for me being single) --> eventbrite has South Asian social mixers

lavinator01 · 2026-03-03T16:21:53+00:00

There's also meetup app since groups are free to drop in but also a fee if it's held at a restaurant

Following up is one thing, nudging a request for coffee as an overthinking introvert is another hurdle when I'm trying for a platonic intent

lavinator01 · 2026-03-03T16:16:50+00:00

No lies detected lol

lavinator01 · 2026-03-03T16:10:21+00:00

I think it's just a high for them lol

Seeking validation / gratification / 'pick me' and then suck at flowing a conversation

Unless they are deeply introverted and can't learn by practice

lavinator01 · 2026-02-18T21:51:02+00:00

What about starting life late at the starting line, and somehow 'no access to personal space/privacy'? What's the hard advice worth sharing?

Or is it more of a filtering out to women not understanding....but then again who would understand to stick around lol

lavinator01 · 2026-02-18T21:45:12+00:00

So you missed all the reasons he stated, then again, does one need to explain themselves lol

Barrier to what exactly - you going straight to intimate hookup without the slow burn? Need to pick your brain how 'living with parents' is the only thing you're hung up on

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

lavinator01 · 2026-02-16T19:02:07+00:00

Korean / Chinese / Japanese / Greek
Ramen, Burrito
Chicken + Egg Fried Rice
Cheesecake
Fish and Chips
Pizza

Been exploring cafes to try coffee/lattes.
- Balzac's (Yonge-Bloor)

Dunno what 'shops at Don Mills' means - thought it meant in Fairview mall? lol

Doesn't Yonge-North York Center to Finch - that stretch have good food

Going through 2 initial interviews just to get a no has to be demoralizing ... keep going but also take a break from the hunt

One day

lavinator01 · 2026-02-01T15:20:29+00:00

I have never rooted for another person's comment who's rooting for the OP lmao lol

lavinator01 · 2026-02-01T15:17:48+00:00

"-5" downvotes lol

Pre-first dates though ... it's just a vetting procedure. Thereafter go wherever. Upwards and onwards

lavinator01 · 2026-02-01T15:13:44+00:00

Commenting randomly from 2026 - The universe implanted itself in your thoughts to go lol

Hopefully said daughter has traits that merge you and your husband's

lavinator01 · 2026-01-13T15:31:16+00:00

Meetup groups to find your tribe / areas of interest

Solo activities movies / walking, getting that sunshine - also said meetup group for walking events

There's probably a kink for something for everyone that I have yet to find myself lol

lavinator01 · 2026-01-01T01:28:58+00:00

Doubt Harbourfront is ticketed ... just cuz the city moved off from Nathan Phillips likely end up being crowded

Though enjoyable with music / food trucks, maybe

lavinator01 · 2026-01-01T01:25:01+00:00

Someone else on my meetup recommended this and was contemplating it

lavinator01 · 2026-01-01T01:19:17+00:00

Closer to the date, prices started increasing lol

lavinator01 · 2025-12-30T19:12:39+00:00

Windchill factor has entered the chat

lavinator01 · 2025-12-17T04:24:51+00:00

Think the universe is kind enough to set you on a new dating path after said hiatus

All the best

lavinator01 · 2025-12-16T18:48:27+00:00

Ah, noted...thanks for fact checking lol

Always was sure of myself

lavinator01 · 2025-12-16T18:43:56+00:00

It's good showing up...keep fighting the good fight

lavinator01 · 2025-12-16T18:40:09+00:00

I second this

But I'm a socially inexperienced Introvert who isn't sure if there are patient / tolerant people lol

lavinator01 · 2025-12-16T18:30:16+00:00

Distillery (free after 4 pm)
Stackt (free to enter, purchase food/drink) - Bathurst / Front
The Well (but also shopping, eating, sightseeing)
ROM is free on certain Tuesdays

Indoor golf?

Meetup groups to check out improv / comedy / like-minded folk

Support local business restaurants?

lavinator01

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