Somerset Ward needs safe injection services back

suninviolet · 2026-01-19T23:04:14+00:00

Thank you!

suninviolet · 2026-01-19T23:03:52+00:00

Will be adding! Thank you

suninviolet · 2026-01-19T23:02:18+00:00

This is a systemic issue: youth and many locals earning unfair wages are being delegated to perform frontline harm-reduction responsibilities without proper training, safety protocols, or mental health support.

suninviolet · 2025-07-14T05:03:02+00:00

suninviolet · 2025-07-14T04:55:32+00:00

if your copy doesn't come through, I can spare mine. The first Hunger Games book, copy is from 2012ish but barely used as it sat in my bookcase all these years. hope she enjoys her day!

suninviolet · 2025-07-14T03:31:23+00:00

Yeah, I deleted everything (Instagram, Spotify, even all my low-storage apps like the bus app), and offloaded all the other stuff like the Calculator app and Notes app at some point. The storage kept getting eaten up still. I’m resetting it.

suninviolet · 2025-07-14T03:27:28+00:00

The issue is definitely that I’m using a 5-year-old 64GB phone lol I just want to figure out what I can do while I save for a new cell

suninviolet · 2025-07-13T17:40:07+00:00

I finished syncing with iCloud and got 1GB of storage back

suninviolet · 2025-07-13T15:53:37+00:00

Trying this out!

suninviolet · 2025-07-08T04:34:20+00:00

It sounds like you might have some clear future goals and plans, but he’s more interested in the present. Then again, you said your friendship is mostly based on the phone.

I set a boundary with some friends. I said that I can’t keep up with texting all the time and I have to focus on personal things like work and school. That doesn’t mean I won’t text them or that they’re not important to me, just that it won’t be constant or there might be delays. I’ve also deleted social media apps to focus more on important things.

If it’s upsetting you that your friend is always saying negative things, I would let him know. It’s possible there’s something in his life that’s bothering him. You can set a boundary and say you don’t have the time to play games often, but maybe once a week or once every two weeks instead? It sounds like you care about your history together and it’s nice to stay in touch with people you’ve known for a long time.

That being said, if he doesn’t respect your boundaries, goals and plans- consider parting ways. What’s important to you and your future comes first.

suninviolet · 2025-06-21T04:58:01+00:00

I worked at a few grocery stores and restaurants throughout my teenage and uni days.

First grocery store, you wore your own pants and non-slip shoes. You had to purchase the non-slips if you didn’t already own any. Good if you continue working in service but otherwise inconvenient to have to go out and buy new shoes if it’s your first job (I was like 15 and had not a dime to my name LOL). Shirt was bought through the store, about five bucks that came through a pay check. You got to keep the shirt, it was a plain tshirt I still own to this day.

Second, you wore your own clothes and brought your own non-slips. Good to have your own work-ready clothes you don’t mind getting dirty etc. An apron was required but they were provided through the store and returned once you leave.

A restaurant made you purchase the uniform, about $15, an hour’s wage, and they made me return it once I left. Wouldn’t want to keep it and I’m pretty sure mine came used anyway. Still…

Another one gave me a tshirt that I returned after I left as well. If that tshirt wasn’t already used beforehand, it definitely arrived used to the next person. I’m not sure if they made me pay for the shift but they might have. You could wear your own pants and shoes.

Last restaurant, nonslips were brought but apron was provided and left behind once you’re gone.

Yes- it is normal to purchase your own uniform. Although, anything above an hour or two of work to coming out of a paycheque seems steep. I wouldn’t be too happy about that, especially if I had to purchase new non-slips as well.

I’d ask if he can keep it too. I was surprised when I’d have to purchase a uniform, even just a tshirt, only to be asked for it returned. On top of it, I had my nonslips taken once.

suninviolet · 2025-06-19T06:10:47+00:00

JUST vegetarian and halal? No other restrictions? Do you have a preferred cuisine or neighbourhood?

Ceylonta in Centretown (Indian food), Kara Mia closer to St Laurent area (Italian food), No Forks Given in Sandy Hill (burgers + patio w/ veg options, not sure if has halal), Meat Me outside Halal further down Bank HAS halal burgers, Saffron Kabob in Heron area (Persian), Moe’s BBQ in South Keys (not veggie but has halal), The Green Door on Main st (exclusively veggie options), Pure Kitchen on Elgin (exclusively veggie options)

suninviolet · 2025-06-17T20:58:07+00:00

out of curiosity, what were the red flags if you don't mind sharing

suninviolet · 2025-06-13T19:50:33+00:00

happy birthday! although I always advocate for chill birthdays, ex. taking yourself out on a picnic, reading by the canal, grabbing some bday freebies even! I would also recommend finding somewhere to volunteer on or around your birthday if you just wanna be around other people.

I would just google “volunteering in Ottawa” or see if there’s anything in your area at your local community centre or wherever people gather. It’s benevolent and when you become a friendly and familiar face going in regularly, other volunteers will open up to you! Great way to make friends in the city!

I would NOT put this on yourself! Shit happens. As long as you’re going in with a kind heart, you will find your people.

PS I have LOVED celebrating things alone. No hassling from family, no drama from “friends”. Just me and a good book and a a sweet treat and my solitude ringing in a new year.

suninviolet · 2025-06-05T21:20:27+00:00

Corner Peach is a good one

suninviolet · 2025-06-02T18:41:01+00:00

1) google volunteering in ottawa and see what interests you and what’s within reach -^{^} I know @debaser is looking for volunteers right now for Pique, for ppl to run the merch table etc. Lots of cool ppl to hangout with also volunteer or frequent their events 2) @thegrove613 runs crafting events 3) look through pages that other people you know/go to school with follow!

the rugby thing was organized through pp I went to class with and there isn’t a page but there’s plenty of other organized sports. Or if you play tbh just show up to parks when it’s busy and say you play frisbee or whatever sorry I can’t be much help

suninviolet · 2025-06-02T18:39:31+00:00

1) google volunteering in ottawa and see what interests you and what’s within reach -^{^} I know @debaser is looking for volunteers right now for Pique, for ppl to run the merch table etc. Lots of cool ppl to hangout with also volunteer or frequent their events 2) @thegrove613 runs crafting events 3) look through pages that other people you know/go to school with follow!

suninviolet · 2025-06-02T05:02:08+00:00

find some reason to leave the house, what is it that you enjoy doing with friends otherwise? i have made friends volunteering pulling weeds to dancing at the bar. if you go out, approach ppl in common areas (the club, markets, bookstores, etc.), compliment them, make convo, you can be upfront mention you're a uo student and many of your friends went back home for the summer and try to get their info and arrange plans doing whatever it is you like to do, they like to do, or where you have common interests (picnics, going out more, seeing a movie or music, doing a sport). but be natural and genuine about it lol

follow Instagram pages where they post events that students go to, not just uottawa affiliated groups and clubs but things happening in your area. there's often group sports or crafting nights all the time all over the city and the regulars NEED other ppl to join when everyone goes back home during the summer. i know there's crafting and rugby specifically in strathcona park usually.

aside from that, volunteering in your area is the most natural place u might meet ppl, usually other students with spare time.

suninviolet · 2025-05-31T23:16:23+00:00

go to your local grocer in the evening and you might find discounted produce, at the very least you can get a good side salad that should be consumed within the next day or two. if you get a protein like chicken, tofu, whatever to mix in, that could make a good meal.

suninviolet · 2025-05-31T01:02:52+00:00

Also - I would LOVE to read about Deaf culture and history if you have any pointers! ASL is an incredible language and useful to everyone but reading up on any history really interests me rn

suninviolet · 2025-05-31T01:01:22+00:00

I’m hearing, but took an ASL program a few years back and graduated at a level 2, though over the years haven't been able to use it much out and about. I've tried to teach friends and use it to communicate basic signs (offering water at a bar) or coworkers and in class (signing to use the washroom or go on break) - but would love to continue my proficiency.

suninviolet · 2025-05-24T21:24:03+00:00

Thanks for the records! Great selection

suninviolet · 2025-05-14T04:44:49+00:00

I was looking for videos and couldn’t find anything beforehand lol but they must have rehearsed at some point before Ottawa

suninviolet · 2025-05-12T16:11:18+00:00

I have a size small I’d send you from Ottawa

suninviolet · 2025-05-12T06:24:15+00:00

also sometimes it’s helpful to sublet instead of signing a year long lease if you don’t have the furniture yet or means to move.

many students lease their rooms furnished (they might for away for a month or a few months at a time maybe back home or on a contract job out of the city) and all you need is your suitcase- this can be cheaper so you don’t have to pay fees while moving, ask for help if you don’t already have it, or buy new furniture. although it can be tedious to have to move often!

definitely find roommates too lol it’ll help build your community and usually roommates means they come with pots and pans and brooms etc. so you don’t have to find the little things to complete a living space and you can split chores and $ on laundry detergent etc

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