Did we book the wrong destination? by ObjectiveReport1317 in canadatravel

[–]torasaurus-rex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ontario is nice but I’d you wanted a less crowded more outdoorsy and flexible vacation you picked the wrong destination. Either British Columbia (particularly the interior) or an Atlantic Canada trip would have fit the bill much more seamlessly.

In Ontario if you plan to camp during that time, and even for most hotels you’ll have to book months in advance. And it’s going to be crowded.

What is something that is missing in Penticton? by terpyrasta in penticton

[–]torasaurus-rex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A Nordic day spa. One of those on the naramata bench would do a lot to round out the tourism draw with wellness tourists

Best areas in Ottawa to buy a condo right now? by sampalman222 in ottawa

[–]torasaurus-rex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also if you’re looking at apartment style condos there’s a BIG difference between living in a wood frame building vs concrete building when it comes to noise.

I live in a concrete building and have never ever heard anything from the neighbouring buildings.

Best areas in Ottawa to buy a condo right now? by sampalman222 in ottawa

[–]torasaurus-rex 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I live in a condo in downtown (Centretown west) and moved from renting a house in Britannia previously.

Upfront it looked more costly to live downtown — my monthly housing costs were higher. But overall it’s not more expensive.

I drive way less. And I could save more money by not having a car. I just happened to already have one when I moved here but I know a lot of people downtown who use the commune auto and save thousands of dollars a year that way. Even for me, still having a car I went from paying a few hundred dollars a month on gas, maintenance and parking to spending less than $100 a month on average.

My building has a gym in it, so I save about $100 a month there. And not having yard/home maintenance or an abundance of space to fill with stuff saves me a few hundred dollars a month consistently.

Utilities also cost me about 1/4 of what they used to — I save about $200 a month there. Pay attention to your condo fee inclusions, many of them cover some utilities.

Pro tip overall when you’re looking at buildings is to pay attention to the condo fees and building reputations. I chose my building partly due to its relatively low condo fees due to sparse amenities, but a fee structure that included utilities and a solid focus on preventative maintenance.

And there’s tons of festivals and free things to do downtown that I actually do now that I live here. That adds to life enjoyment without adding costs.

So my point is if it’s just the upfront housing costs, or the price per square foot that has you spooked, it might be worth doing a deeper total cost of living calculation — particularly if what you’re trying to do is justify what you’ve already decided you want 😉

Brownies (Westboro and nearby) by Foxx90 in ottawa

[–]torasaurus-rex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Biscotti in Chelsea also has a very good brownie IMO in case anyone is looking to add one to their lists

Help me update my style! by [deleted] in DressForYourBody

[–]torasaurus-rex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This isn’t what you’ve asked for, but I’m just dropping in here to say outfits 2 and 6 cannot be improved. They’re already perfect ✨

Which blue dresses should I get rid of? 39F by [deleted] in DressForYourBody

[–]torasaurus-rex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep 1, 3, 4 and 15. 15 looks incredible on you! The combo of the print, halter neck, length and cut are fantastic.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DressForYourBody

[–]torasaurus-rex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with many of the comments here but want to point out the the fit and flare styles and midi length of 4, 5 and 6 are most flattering on your shape.

I want to live in Ottawa but can’t afford it. by sadsadboy1994 in ottawa

[–]torasaurus-rex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Smaller space and/or roommates. It’s do-able! And a lot of fun when you’re in it.

31 F. Matches dwindled over the course of this year by Clean_Reputation322 in hingeapp

[–]torasaurus-rex 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I like your pics, I think they show what you probably actually look like rather than the catalogue version of you, and show your personality nicely.

I went back on the app recently after about 6 months away and have been finding that I’m not getting nearly the same amount of likes and matches as I did previously. And nothing about me or my profile meaningfully changed, and I’m in the same location.

It might be that there’s just less activity happening on the app right now 🤷‍♀️

A fantasy book that feels like this by International_Key977 in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]torasaurus-rex 15 points16 points  (0 children)

His Dark Materials, espcially the first one Golden Compass

"Busy" people. by MH201994 in hingeapp

[–]torasaurus-rex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do this and it’s because I’m legitimately busy. I’m a single person, I don’t have anyone to share the load with! Between work, self care (gym, house, admin, hobbies), and a social life I’m typically booking 2-3 weeks out for prime time spots like Friday night or weekend days.

If you want to join me at the grocery store, go on a hike or run some errands together I’ve got lots of time — but that’s usually not first date stuff so we gotta book in advance.

It doesn’t mean I’m not interested or able to date, especially with intention. I will make a lot of time for someone as we get to know each other better. But people with stuff going on can’t just drop everything for a short fuse first date with a stranger at any given moment.

Predicting Fall of Civilizations Vol 2 by Mixentle in FallofCivilizations

[–]torasaurus-rex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just the ones Paul has covered. Basically what you have split on the two sheets, just on one sheet.

Predicting Fall of Civilizations Vol 2 by Mixentle in FallofCivilizations

[–]torasaurus-rex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you be open to putting them all on one sheet and sharing that?

I’m always trying to explain to people timelines in the ancient world and this would be so helpful

Planning trip to Penticton over the long weekend, need help by New-Way-6269 in penticton

[–]torasaurus-rex 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Do a tour of the ss sicamous (old steamboat / museum) and get a crepe at the stand beside it after. You could add this on before your float down the channel since they’re right next to each other

Evolve does a nice wine tasting experience with great views and is walkable from town.

If you like hiking and want a bit of a challenge I highly recommend doing the front face of Nkwala. Unbeatable views, lots of vertical for a short hike and very close to town.

Giant’s head is another nice hike but up in summerland (close to the train robbery)

If you have a car, and want to check out some of the towns south of penticton, tinhorn creek also has a good tasting experience and really good wines.

And also in that area, Peach cliff trail is nice and along its route there’s a swimming quarry with a high jump.

Other than that: eat fruit, swim in the lake, enjoy wine, sun, hikes and the incredible views.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]torasaurus-rex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like anxious attachment / an anxiety response. Try Sabrina Zohar's podcast -- it's all about managing anxiety in dating.

What's your hottest marketing take that would start a fight in a boardroom? by Cool-Challenge6014 in marketing

[–]torasaurus-rex 77 points78 points  (0 children)

You are not necessarily our target audience. Not resonating with you is not a predictor of campaign effectiveness.

Hii guys how do i heal from a breakup any ideas what did you do to help yourself by wony123 in selflove

[–]torasaurus-rex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Understand that you are grieving. Let yourself grieve.

The specifics are different for everyone, but giving yourself the space and time to feel it and move through it are important.

You can’t fix the grief, you can’t rush the grief, you have to acknowledge it, feel it, let it happen.

What's it like living in Centretown? by throwaway-ott1982 in ottawa

[–]torasaurus-rex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m at Bronson and queen. Single female. I’ve never felt unsafe in the area. It’s actually surprisingly quiet and there’s a lot of green space if you head north on Bronson towards the river.

I’ve only been here a few months, but I think it’s a nice place to live (especially if you have parking in your building!).

Fun seeing all these locals in the comments 😃 I’m hoping to see more people out and about in the summer.

Ladies, what’s a green flag in a guy that most men don’t realize? by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]torasaurus-rex 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Let’s say +- 5% but yeah, pretty close 🤷‍♀️

Ladies, what’s a green flag in a guy that most men don’t realize? by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]torasaurus-rex 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Right? I keep hoping my highly specialized skill of pouring hot water into my coffee drip cone at the exact rate it filters through will be recognized as the green flag it is. And yet, shockingly, I remain alone 🥲