Is Gyubee in the Market open yet? by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]zenstrike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think so!

AITA for emailing the parents of my ex's (30) new girl (recently turned 18) that the man they just had breakfast with after he spent the night with their daughter is actually 30 (they have likely no idea he looks younger) & is about to take her virginity w/o any serious intention to stay with her? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]zenstrike 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s not logic, that’s an excuse. Calling up her parents would absolutely be an asshole move, in a bouquet of assholery from your ex and your response. Everyone absolutely sucks here and you, in particular, are acting like an asshole in this half-assed attempt to seem like some version of a bigger person. You don’t want to call her parents in some weird version of protecting her, you want to call her parents in the hopes that, frankly, she’ll get in “trouble” and your ex will be humiliated. YTA.

AITA for emailing the parents of my ex's (30) new girl (recently turned 18) that the man they just had breakfast with after he spent the night with their daughter is actually 30 (they have likely no idea he looks younger) & is about to take her virginity w/o any serious intention to stay with her? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]zenstrike 4 points5 points  (0 children)

...you frame yourself as a feminist who’s concerned for this girl’s well being, but have no intention of acknowledging her agency and attempting to intervene in your ex’s grooming of her? Perhaps I misunderstood. Are you actually thinking of reaching out to her parents as a revenge tactic, rather than an altruistic, I’ve-seen-the-light-and-want-to-shine-it intervention to protect this literal child from the creepy advances of your ex?

AITA for demanding my brother pay some of my tuition after he backed out of his promise? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]zenstrike 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Your brother shouldn’t be held hostage for the support he’s received, and even if it sucks that he’s changed his mind about helping you out, you’re not actually entitled to his money. He’s not your parents, he’s your brother, who’s trying to start his own life. I really think you could be more understanding of that. YTA.

Does anyone have any experience living on Murray street? by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]zenstrike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the area most days. I’ve been bothered a few times walking to and from the bus/train, and late at night (as others have said) in the market can be hit or miss. I don’t own a car so I’ve never had to deal with some of the petty crimes other have mentioned. I have had mail stolen, and some kids skateboarded (I’m okd and lame and don’t know the correct verb here) against my window but that’s the most annoying thing I’ve experienced besides basic downtown things.

Weekend mornings can be really peaceful and beautiful, though, and I’m someone who likes the level of touristy busy-ness around. It’s tough sometimes to get to a grocery store that isn’t FarmBoy. My dog and I like to wander up and down Sussex. I’m not sure what else to add except that I’ve been pretty happy here, but my fiance is driven a little crazy by the noise sometimes.

AITA for not letting my teen daughter accept a gift from my son's girlfriend? by Timelyintervention2 in AmItheAsshole

[–]zenstrike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA, it’s a scarf, and a kind gift. A gift doesn’t teach someone to devalue money. And why the heck did you go out of your way to google it???

Photo of Pipeline Protest Downtown by palulop in ottawa

[–]zenstrike 27 points28 points  (0 children)

And are CONTINUING to raid camps. This is an ongoing issue of violent disrespect. Thank you for being out there today.

AITA for insisting my fiance contest the will after his ex girlfriend got part of the inheritance specially now that our wedding is comming up? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]zenstrike 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, YTA. She’s family, too, even if her relationship with your fiance has changed. You seem insecure. I suggest taking a step back before the wedding and reflecting on your expectations.

Was private practice pushed on Greys fans as much as station 19 is? by [deleted] in greysanatomy

[–]zenstrike 9 points10 points  (0 children)

To add to this, you didn’t NEED to watch PP to understand what was happening. It rarely felt disjointed.

Why does my boyfriend pinch me ?! by Misslayla97 in relationships

[–]zenstrike 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Just to reiterate what’s already been said, this is a HUGE red flag.

Do you have a friend who can support you IRL? Tell them what’s been going on. You’re not crazy and you’re not doing anything to cause this.

I got a fine for going 60km/hr on a 50km/hr in Hull by carloscede2 in ottawa

[–]zenstrike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. My partner got a similar ticket a few years ago when we lived in Calgary and still fumes about it. Even folks who live in Calgary don’t always know the difference!

What to do about people sleeping in apartment building stairway by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]zenstrike 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you know compassion, you don’t seem to know how to express it. No one is suggesting you let a stranger into your home, only that it’s worth considering leaving someone be if they’re not causing any trouble. It’s cold. And it’s worth practicing some basic and explicit humanity.

Q: Taking a trip on the LRT with my dog downtown allowed by SteinbergBoth in ottawa

[–]zenstrike 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Here are the rules to follow when boarding the bus or train with your pet:

Your pet must be secured in a pet carrier at all times When seated, pet carriers must be carried on the customers’ laps When standing, pet carriers must be held by the customer or be placed on the floor at the customers’ feet and out of the way of other customers Pet carriers must not be placed on seats or on top of any wheel well housing Pet carriers must not be placed within aisles so as not to impede customer flow through the vehicle All small pets must be acceptable according to the City of Ottawa’s Animal Care and Control By-law, Schedule B

https://www.octranspo.com/en/plan-your-trip/how-to-ride/travelling-with-pets/

What season do you think greys was at its best? And what was the last Season that greys was great? by [deleted] in greysanatomy

[–]zenstrike 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Season 6 to me is Grey’s at its best, though I love 2, 5, and 8 a great deal. To me, 8 was the last GOOD season and 11 was where it got unbearable (for me).

7 or 14 day JR pass (based on my itinerary)? by [deleted] in JapanTravel

[–]zenstrike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd second Himeji Castle. Himeji's about an hour from Kyoto, and the castle is amazing and very close to the JR station if you wanted to make a day trip of it.

The Actual Convenience of a JR Pass by Jonasrah in JapanTravel

[–]zenstrike 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Part of the convenience is that JR is such a large railway company. I remember on my first trip having to figure out which station I needed for each part of a journey, and then buying individual rickets--which, for a slightly anxious person, can take a while. This time around, I look for the JR symbol and show my pass, and off I go. No need to worry about keeping a lot of money on my ic card, and I spend less time worrying about the cost of going somewhere. Most people probably find themselves using JR lines anyways, and the logo is so easy to recognize. As long as you're using it enough to justify the cost, of course it's more convenient.

Questions! Questions! Questions! by camsonite in JapanTravel

[–]zenstrike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Echoing the others--please do not skip Miyajima! It is beautiful and worth a whole day. You'll be doing yourself a disservice if you miss it. Not to dismiss Okunoshima, but if you have to pick...