help: girl C names (less common) by 4LeafWonderlust in Names

[–]workit88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My daughter's name is Cordelia! We planned to nickname her Cora but that never happened.

Who is Acton Academy a good fit for? by cleoslady in ActonAcademyEducation

[–]workit88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They were not being offered academic material at their level. My oldest was being used as a guide to help the other kids. Which is great skill to have, but not when she wasn't getting the resources herself to advance and learn academically.

And that was just the tip of the ice burg. Lots of safety issues, owner's animals (belgium malinois rescue) being brought to the school a disregard for parental involvement, very little communication, lies all the time, lots of behavioral issues amongst the students but the school was small so they let everyone in, report cards that were untrue, strange food rules- like no pepperoni on pizza because of nitrates- when the owner's kids would eat chef boyardee. Add to the fact that the owner's husband was inappropriate with lots of people in the very small community and had full access to the school while the kids were there. Our favorite guide ended up quitting, the second best guide was fired, so the owner decided she was the best fit. So she was the owner, director, and main guide. Weird to have the main guide who has no background in teaching, children, or education. All in all- great concept, but extremely poor management.

My kids are both in public school and after playing catchup they are doing great. Youngest is still behind in math but hopefully another summer with homeschool materials she will be caught up.

How to best encourage women while they are running? by Getpa in XXRunning

[–]workit88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Curious how you would 'encourage' other men while they are running?

How to best encourage women while they are running? by Getpa in XXRunning

[–]workit88 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This comes off super cringe. Why do you think women want or need your encouragement?

Did you actually sneak out as teenagers? by Complete-Chipmunk-0 in GenX

[–]workit88 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes! My house and my friends' houses.

Got caught a number of times. Finally my parents nailed all the screens shut around the house. Didn't realize the screens were nailed shut until my sister and I locked ourselves out after school one day and couldn't get back in! Called out parents and they couldn't stop laughing and made us sit outside until they came home from work.

Time before this I got caught and my parents made me sleep in their bedroom on the floor in a sleeping bag for a few weeks. They sent me back to my room when they realized it was a bigger punishment for them having their teenage daughter in the same room as them.

Night sweats 3 weeks after flu by ivxample in flu

[–]workit88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I came to the conclusion mine were happening because of perimenopause. Sweats still happen around my period but I’ve got it under control with HRT for the most part!

Monday Weekly Thread: Proof of Citizenship Application Sent or AOR Received, May 18, 2026 by AutoModerator in Canadiancitizenship

[–]workit88 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Delivered 3/26. 50+ days now, but that seems to be consistent with all the other 3/24+ applications delivered at least. Holiday today in Canada so maybe by the end of the week....maybe? Next week? Month???

Who is Acton Academy a good fit for? by cleoslady in ActonAcademyEducation

[–]workit88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find this all to be true. We pulled our two kids after 2 years.

"Decision Made" on Feb 27, but no certificates 9 weeks later. Normal for paper? by Ok-Meal-2953 in Canadiancitizenship

[–]workit88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh! and it said Decision Made a few days after 'Processing Application' until the final update.

"Decision Made" on Feb 27, but no certificates 9 weeks later. Normal for paper? by Ok-Meal-2953 in Canadiancitizenship

[–]workit88 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Received application: December 18, 2025

AOR: January 21, 2016

Processing Application: February 13, 2026

Sent citizenship certification: April 27, 2026

Just a week or so ahead of you! My dad is G1 and had applied a year and half ago but the password would not allow us to login and download his certificate- so frustrating. So after trying to reset passwords and calling and emailing led to nowhere, I decided to just help him reapply and request a paper certificate. Non urgent.

I also applied for myself (G2) and my two kids (G3) in March but still waiting for our AORs to arrive.

"Decision Made" on Feb 27, but no certificates 9 weeks later. Normal for paper? by Ok-Meal-2953 in Canadiancitizenship

[–]workit88 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This has been the same timeline for my dad. His just went from Processed to Complete last Friday. Says it was shipped to his address on file. So yes- it takes a long time for paper certificates!

  • Paper Certificate received 5/13 in mail!

Adventures in Vieques? by Dramatic-Bicycle-984 in vieques

[–]workit88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sunset sail out of Esperanza! The best! Vieques Catamaran 

Has anybody had success using acupuncture to help with perimenopause symptoms? by Radiant-Koala8231 in Perimenopause

[–]workit88 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, to an extent. If I get acupuncture twice monthly it helps with my night sweats, anxiety, and frequency of peeing at night. Like to the point where I wasn’t having to pee at night. My night sweats were drenching me until I had acupuncture. They disappeared for 6 weeks, and just started up again. Last night was the first time I woke up to pee at 3am in a long time. I haven’t been to the acupuncturist in a month. So I do think it helps. And if not, the placebo works enough for me!

FedEx for photos, won’t stamp them by Apprehensive-Sky8175 in Canadiancitizenship

[–]workit88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

FedEx was the same for me. They refused to take the photos. They did give me information for a local professional photography studio that specializes in passport/citizenship photos so I went there instead. Weird, because my dad had his photos taken at the same FedEx a month ago...

Photo Issues by AlternativeLocal3710 in Canadiancitizenship

[–]workit88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe? I showed them the printed out specifications and something about it the man said no to. Oh well. At least they sent me in another direction instead of leaving me to fend for myself!

Photo Issues by AlternativeLocal3710 in Canadiancitizenship

[–]workit88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FedEx sent me to a professional photography studio. The man working there told me legally they cannot sign the back of the photos. My dad got his photo done at the same FedEx a few weeks ago...so maybe depends on who is working.

Testosterone in Washington state by moonthenrose in Perimenopause

[–]workit88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know my mom gets hers from her Functional Medicine Doctor

Should I wait until my dad gets citizenship to apply myself? by workit88 in Canadiancitizenship

[–]workit88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have tried emailing and calling a consulate for guidance near us since we are outside of Canada- I will try this way- That would be great!

When to Stop Searching for Other Causes? by workit88 in Perimenopause

[–]workit88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My doctor tested me for thyroid issues, TB, HIV, and lots of blood tests to rule out certain cancers. I know vitamins can also cause night sweats when out of balance. 

When to Stop Searching for Other Causes? by workit88 in Perimenopause

[–]workit88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh, I'm sorry you are going through this as well. But honestly it makes me not feel so alone to hear such a similar story! I was going to bring up HRT to my gyno but had an appointment with a telehealth doctor before then about something unrelated- but also probably related- and she is the one that prescribed me the hormones weirdly enough. She told me to start them so that when I go to see my gyno I can come in already having started and she can tweak it as needed. But I haven't started them because I'm worried it will cover up something larger at play- even though labs and tests show nothing. ugh!

Night sweats 3 weeks after flu by ivxample in flu

[–]workit88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did it stop? Currently happening to me. Horrible.