CuriousByNature

Maybe he just wants everyone to know he's willing to walk to whatever room in his house he keeps his computer/cam... ?

Judging from the photos it seems that his personal training might be very personal indeed... ?

It has been so long since I had hair to cut, other than with a shaver. Prices have obviously jumped since I last saw a barber....

I think possibly Bulgarian with the first name spelled that way ?‍♂️

I totally get where you're coming from. We get into these ruts that have enough profitability to keep us engaged, but are not structured well enough to sustain our fulfillment. Its a hard spot to be in and it is understandably exhausting. You sound like you try to be very accommodating... perhaps too accommodating. In any career its important we have boundaries and to stick to them for our own mental and physical health. Exhaustion and depression are real things that drain us of our motivation and drive. These things are not insurmountable for you - but I think its really important to set your boundaries and try to stick to them. People can be very demanding and unreasonable. All we can do is stick to the plan we've laid out, whatever that may be, and hope that quality people will appreciate us for that. I understand it may even seem overwhelming, but take a good deep breath and know that you've got this. ?

That one was excellent. Chilling.

I'm sorry to hear you are in that zone. Are there other career paths you have an interest in, or another city you might want to try working in? Unfortunately we sometimes run into these stretches where people disappoint us over and over again, and it can cause us to view things more negatively that what they actually may be. This pandemic doesn't help, and as things open up people may even act more strangely than usual for a while. My only (unsolicited) advice for what its worth, is try to stay flexible... its so much better to bend than to break. Take good care of yourself, and thank you for always being so open on these boards about what you are feeling.

It's commendable that he acknowledges the risks associated with COVID, but the way he expresses it rubs me the wrong way. It reads to me like it's society's responsibility to ensure he doesn't meet with clients... though he probably doesn't mean it to sound that way. It might be better for him to simply say that he would appreciate donations to help support him in these difficult times since he can't, in good conscience, risk his health or the health of others. Perhaps also mentioning that he is looking for additional employment after being laid off could go a long way in generating positive responses.

Mmmmm.... Pistachios can make almost anything good ?

I completely get where you're coming from. However, my concern isn't that Americans will flood across the border, but that Canadians will flood south to tourist hotspots and bring infections back home. I think that is a more likely scenario.

Hmmm. Good questions. It is likely our numbers would have been considerably lower still if the Quebec school break had been at the same time as the rest of Canada. Unfortunately many Quebec families traveled over their spring break, which was two weeks earlier than the rest of Canada and before heavy travel restrictions were in place. In any case, one factor is that COVID hasn't become politicized in Canada to the extent that it has in the USA. Leaders from most parties here generally united their efforts to respond more quickly and more decisively. For the most part, I believe, Canadians tend to be less worried about infringement of our individual rights when the health of the nation is at stake. There are those who certainly raise a stink about social distancing, etc, but most people have complied quite well. I think BC's response has been the most effective - a population of 5 million people and lots of travel to and from China, with 'only' 141 deaths so far. 49 people in hospital at the moment with about 11 of those in ICU. Washington state reported its 1000th death this weekend, by comparison. My heart breaks for those to the south who are struggling with much higher infection, hospitalization and fatality numbers, much less effective leadership in the upper eschalons of power, and much more costly health care. It continues to be an unfolding nightmare for sure. Of course things are far from perfect here. I have always found the healthcare system in the USA to be excellent, with much shorter waits for elective surgeries and diagnostic tests. Here in Canada the wait times are horrendous. So there is a trade-off for having universal health care. Another shameful aspect to the Canadian experience is the rise of racist acts against Asians. Disgusting. Its also hard to compare the two countries because of the population size differences. I don't know how effective our response would be if our population was 350 million. As for the borders, I hope Trudeau will not back down under pressure from Trump to reopen. Not until the USA significantly flattens its curve. All of our hard work to contain and manage the crisis could be for nothing if the borders open too soon.

For added umami flavour I like to chop a portabello mushroom quite finely like you are making a duxelle, and saute in olive oil with a bit of thyme and garlic. Let it cool and add it to the meat mixture.

I think he, or someone with the same photos, advertises on Planet Romeo from Dubai.

I'm somewhat surprised when I hear about people of faith using extraordinary and invasive means to remain alive for the longest possible time. Particularly when most people of faith believe there is something more beyond this life. I've seen both sides - those who do everything possible to remain living, despite the pain and weakness of a terminal illness, and those who only request comfort care and accept that their existence in this realm is drawing to a close. Of course it is never a simple choice, as other people will no doubt be affected by the decision, one way or another. Im not sure how I would respond if the time comes for me to make that decision, but one elderly woman of profound faith once told me that death is nothing to fear because it is the one thing we know that each of us will one day experience. No exceptions. I thought there was some wisdom in those words, regardless of a person's religious belief or unbelief.

I have done a number of cruises on mid-range lines like Princess, Holland America, etc. My favourite line by far was Celebrity, particularly for the food. But I've only done one because of their exorbitant single supplement rates. While many lines have supplements of around 50% to 75%, I am usually quoted 125% to 150% by Celebrity. I dont understand how a line can justify charging more than 100% extra for a single traveler. It would be cheaper to pretend I'm traveling with someone when I book, and then just show up alone. And that, gentlemen, is my rant for the day.

I'm really sorry to hear that the landscaper did not make it - it is never easy breaking news like that in person, let alone by phone. Thank you, as always, for keeping us posted.

The only thing that ever happens when I ask where the Crisco is, is that I end up baking an apple pie.

Her mother looks good for 77, let alone 104.

Wow... I never thought it would have been made into a film. I read the book many years ago and was quite impressed. Strobel wrote a number of additional books, including 'The Case for Faith'. I'm not super big into apologetics, where the author tries to 'reason'people towards faith (since faith goes beyond the natural and what can be measured), but his book was good and I certainly recommend it. It addresses a number of matters people of non-faith often raise as to why they cannot believe that the resurrection happened.

That sort of makes me think of an autopsy table, like what you see in CSI ?

Unfortunately this is my reality, and wouldn't require any role-playing... ?. Ugh.

That's been my understanding as well... that the measures put in place are not to destroy the virus, but to control the spread. This, I believe, should lead to fewer deaths because the medical system will not be as swamped. A trickle of cases requiring hospital treatment is always easier to manage than a flood. My relatives in BC (pop 5 million) mentioned that even though the number of known infections is continuing to rise there, the hospitalization numbers have remained very manageable. I read today that there are only 94 people hospitalized in the entire province, with 46 in ICU. Testing is becoming more widespread, so I assume the number of known infections will keep rising, but I really think the best measure of how the protocols are working is the number of people being hospitalized. But, Im not in the medical field and could well be incorrect. But it seems to make sense to me. In any case, congratulations on your Pharmacy degree, and good luck with the future studies!

I suppose one question would be, what does she consider to be small?

Hey there... just a heads up that its always a good idea to post the link if you can ?. I'm thinking this may be the masseur you mean: https://rentmasseur.com/MassageByRon

Right, I forgot about that. Im sure thst made a difference to the numbers.