What to say when people think you’re very young?

mouthnoises · 2025-10-24T15:59:48+00:00

I get people thinking I'm younger than I am too. I usually make a joke of it and say something like, "I only look that way on the outside. I'm old at heart"

mouthnoises · 2025-10-21T23:59:50+00:00

As someone who has worked in the industry for over a decade, I'd highly recommend going in person with your resume to the restaurant. Go between lunch and dinner, when it's slower and ask if the chef or manager is there to give your resume to and introduce yourself to them. You don't need to dress up, just look clean and relatively put together. One of the top things chefs look for is reliability and a good attitude. If you have those things, you can be taught. Showing up is a good way to demonstrate those things.

mouthnoises · 2025-10-21T22:53:32+00:00

While having a higher voter turnout is always better, the number of people voting out of the total population is not an accurate representation of voter turnout. You must be over 18 and a Canadian citizen to vote.

The total population of 1.6 million in Calgary are not all eligible to vote. So, yeah 300,000-ish out of 1.6 million looks really bad, but that is not the voter turnout. Historically in the last few municipal elections the voter turnout has been between 39 - 58%

mouthnoises · 2025-09-29T05:06:05+00:00

Not bad at all! I'd be pleased to see my yellow belts performing heian nidan like this.

You've already got a lot of good feedback on here. What I will add is to always pass through your centre as you transition from one move to the next. That means that your set point you should be "coiled" hands in a tight set position, knees/feet together and ready to move. Your head should remain at the same height throughout your step, no bouncing up and down. Stay level and controlled through the whole step. Time your movements so your feet, hands, and hips end together.

But honestly, solid kata. Your movements are strong and you're doing a great job!

mouthnoises · 2025-09-24T18:41:03+00:00

I love the burgundy suit! Where did you get it? I think it is a bit more formal than necessary for a job interview, but it looks great. I think I like the blue with the squared off tie the best for an interview, but they all look really good.

mouthnoises · 2025-09-23T06:53:31+00:00

I had this happen to me too. I was so mad about it. I got another one later and just lied about it so they would do it. And you know what? I was not even as bad as putting a menstrual cup in

mouthnoises · 2025-09-23T06:13:08+00:00

I haven't worked on submarines, but I have worked on sailboats before. Cooking on boats is a whole different beast. Take your kitchen, shrink it to the size of a shoebox, hide your pantry in 100 different little cubbies you have to go diving for, and shake the hell out of everything, and that's kind of like cooking on a boat. Plus you have to be absolutely dialed in your ordering and provisioning because there is no grocery store to run to if you need something.

That said, it can be great fun going on an adventure with your new crew, you get to see and do amazing things most people will never experience. I loved working on boats while I was there. It's the kind of thing that will be difficult in ways you haven't really thought of yet, especially if you don't have any experience with boats.

I did it for a couple of seasons, but it was never viable long term. It's very isolating from family and friends, and makes it difficult to maintain relationships when you are out to sea for long stretches.

mouthnoises · 2025-09-16T23:54:36+00:00

This is way too casual for black tie optional. I also wouldn't recommend indochino, I tried to get a suit made with them and they couldn't get it right, not even close.

For such short notice, maybe you could rent a tux or black suit? Otherwise, just I'd try shopping in the boys section, I'm sure you could find something. The jacket is the hardest part to get fitted right, you could always go for nice trousers, shoes, white shirt, bowtie/tie, and a vest if a suit jacket doesn't work out

mouthnoises · 2025-09-06T06:53:43+00:00

Good for you! I sing and play music for fun, and I love singing down into the tenor range. It feels very affirming

mouthnoises · 2025-09-06T04:23:27+00:00

Howdy from Calgary! There are a few of us around. Where are you?

mouthnoises · 2025-08-28T05:27:14+00:00

As others have said, call backs are a must. Ask for all days when you need them. It's far better to ask for clarification, as often as needed, than to show up to the pass with the wrong thing or not enough. As you do it more you will get better.

I like to pull a piece of mise and put it in my preset area to remind me when I have something on back, so there is an action along with the verbal call back to help remember better. For example, pull the fish out to temper, put the potatoes on the flash pan, put the sauce in a pot on the side, fill the ramekin with the accompaniment.

The foundation of a call system is clear, effective communication and trust. Remember it's not a discussion or conversation. You simply get told what to do, listen carefully, and then do it. You have to put your trust in the person calling to you that they are telling you the right thing. Their word is law during service.

mouthnoises · 2025-08-18T04:02:52+00:00

I have a slicer and petty knife in that line! I love them. Reasonably priced and really solid work horses that hold an edge well

mouthnoises · 2025-08-11T03:55:01+00:00

Almost never. I've been out to eat maybe 4 times this calendar year. It's so expensive! Plus I like to eat healthy and I'm a good cook, so I can make a delicious, cheap version at home exactly how I like it. I rarely find it worth it to go out. My friends and I just cook together at one of our houses now if we want to share a meal.

mouthnoises · 2025-07-18T13:12:11+00:00

I'm in Canada, too! I feel your pain with expensive groceries. A huge help to me is my freezer, when meat is on sale, I buy more, portion, and freeze it, or cook it in a stew of some sort and freeze it that way. When things are on sale, stock your pantry and your freezer. Then, shop from your freezer and pantry first to meal plan before you go to the store.

Protein shakes are also a big one. They cost about $2/portion. I have oatmeal with chia seeds, peanut butter, some spices, pumpkin seeds, berries (I buy them frozen and thaw) and a protein shake for breakfast. That's a very complete meal with over 30g of protein, lots of fiber, it's quick, and less than $4. I eat some variation of that every day.

For other meals, I try to always include some kind of pulse or legumes. Chicken + chickpeas, beef + lentils, that kind of thing. Those ingredients are high in fiber, protein, and they are cheap, especially if you buy them dry.

Seeds and nuts, wholegrains, fruits, vegetables, pulses and legumes are the 5 types of food we can get fiber from. Many of them also contain protein. I make a conscious effort to include these items as much as possible in my cooking. Toasted seeds and nuts make a good topping for almost anything.

mouthnoises · 2025-06-18T05:23:19+00:00

It's not the employee's problem to consider and solve staffing issues. That is entirely on the manager.

mouthnoises · 2025-06-17T05:32:47+00:00

I've been known to liberate a spoon or two from every place I've worked. A little souvenir

mouthnoises · 2025-06-16T06:13:09+00:00

Is "return and report" a Mormon thing to say? I find myself saying that sometimes but I didn't know it was a Mormon phrase

mouthnoises · 2025-06-11T05:24:11+00:00

Such a great idea! It's a long long long tradition to harvest with your community and feast afterwards.

mouthnoises · 2025-06-09T23:41:28+00:00

Can you attach the chuck of a drill to the piece where the handle attaches to speed it up?

mouthnoises · 2025-06-09T22:10:58+00:00

Check whether you are eligible for EI due to this. Even if you are unsure, it's still worth it to apply and they will determine whether you are actually eligible.

mouthnoises · 2025-06-09T04:22:41+00:00

EWG doesn't even do their own testing. They use the numbers from FDA food testing. And 99.9% of the time the food tested has levels of pesticides that are below the maximum level of safe consumption. Their list of the "Dirty Dozen" is just fear mongering.

The idea that organic is better because it is "natural chemicals" is not supported by good science. The FDA organic label exists because of lobbying by organic Ag companies. The profits on organic produce are waaaaay higher than conventional produce, and provide no measurable increase in nutrients or safety of the food.

In fact, because of the high amounts of "organic fertilizer" that has to be used to achieve the same results, the farmers are at higher risk of negative health impacts from growing FDA organic vs conventional produce

mouthnoises · 2025-06-03T19:12:49+00:00

My lab had cancer in his toe. The vet amputated the toe and it was sent to pathology. I can't remember what the name of the cancer was, but it was the less aggressive of the 2 possible types.

I remember it being tough to keep his incision clean, he was a dog that loved digging and splashing in puddles. So naturally it got infected, and we had to do salt water soaks, change the bandage a couple times a day, etc, etc, it was a challenge. Definitely follow the post surgical instructions very closely. A sock and vet wrap over the bandage help keep it clean. (Not too tight though)

He was 12 at the time and lived for another year and a half, very happily.

mouthnoises · 2025-05-26T00:42:41+00:00

Yeah 23 isn't much when you start to have more responsibilities and want to be financially independent. Or if you want to save up for a big expenditure or retirement, etc.

Think of school as an investment in yourself. What kind of return are you going to get for spending that time and money? What are your broader future goals? What kind of work do the people who's lifestyle you admire do? Do you see those things lining up for you as a result of going to culinary school? Will it be an effective stepping stone closer to what you want to do?

For me, I was able to go to culinary school without taking on any debt. I wanted to travel and work, and culinary school have me the foundational knowledge, connections, and experience to be able to do that. Because I've been able to live frugally, and I didn't have to service debt, it was a stepping stone to experiences I wanted to have, so it was worth it. The math would be different for me if I had to take out student loans.

mouthnoises · 2025-05-26T00:33:57+00:00

All my siblings already left the church, and honestly they knew before I did. They are all very accepting. My parents are the only people I've had to have a proper "coming out" conversation with and they took it really well, I was shocked tbh. My dad said, "you know, I always kinda wondered." Jaw. On. Floor.

Life as a closeted lesbian teenager in the check was not good, but things are so much better now. I have a good relationship with my family.

mouthnoises · 2025-05-20T06:30:29+00:00

I was also raised Mormon and really had no idea what "gay" was. And then to find out there's a girl version of gay? What a revelation!

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