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Re: Toronto in July
What concert are you going to, Ashrose? Since I am a music nerd, I check out www.pollstar.com for concerts and shows. Shopping! ...
What concert are you going to, Ashrose?
Since I am a music nerd, I check out
www.pollstar.com for concerts and shows.
Shopping!
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Re: Hairstylist in Ottawa
Any other suggestions are welcome! They need to be open on Sundays though. ...
Any other suggestions are welcome! They need to be open on Sundays though.
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Re: Couch to 5K...anyone do it?
Hey Marieal, I started with Couch 2 5k. I used it on my iPod touch. It's a great program to get you going. I, too,...
Hey Marieal,
I started with Couch 2 5k. I used it on my iPod touch. It's a great program to get you going.
I, too, would hide in the locker room during phys ed. I skipped gym to go to band. (nerd) When I became an adult, I met a girl who ran regularly, and blogged about it. Her posts were so poetic and passionate that I decided I wanted to try too.
Since I started running in March of 2010, I have run 5 5ks, 1 5 miler, 3 10ks, a half marathon, and the Tely 10. I truly believe that if I can do it, anyone can.
I suggest you get some good playlists. I have loads of stuff that I use. If you have an iPhone, Jog.fm is amazing. It is $2.99 but so worth it. This app syncs your playlist and will determine the songs you hear based on your pace!! Isn't that amazing?
Also, if you decide to go ahead with C25K, this blogger made up her own playlists to go along with each week, and she put in popular music! They're great.
http://www.kissmyblackass.org/podcasts/And of course,
http://www.rockmyrun.com. I swear by this.
Good luck, girl. I hope you decide to go for it. It's one of the best decisions I've ever made - to start running.
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Re: Hairstylist in Ottawa
Thanks for your suggestions!!! I believe I will be downtown, I"m not sure where I"m staying yet. ...
Thanks for your suggestions!!! I believe I will be downtown, I"m not sure where I"m staying yet.
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Hairstylist in Ottawa
Hey ladies, I'm looking for someone to do my hair all fancy on a Sunday. Do you know of someone reasonably priced who could help...
Hey ladies,
I'm looking for someone to do my hair all fancy on a Sunday.
Do you know of someone reasonably priced who could help me out? I want to get an updo - something super chic.
TIA!
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Hairstylist in Ottawa
Hi there! I am traveling to Ottawa for the Junos, and I want to get my hair styled the day of. I am looking for...
Hi there!
I am traveling to Ottawa for the Junos, and I want to get my hair styled the day of.
I am looking for recommendations of stylists for Sunday, who are reasonably priced. I want an updo, or a cute style.
Any and all suggestions welcome!
Thank you!
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Re: Seat sales...
oui!!!! She be 50% now! http://www.aircanada.com/en/offers/air/discount/discount.html ...
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Re: Any other ON teachers freaking out?
I have a few questions: 1. Are salaries for elementary teachers and secondary teachers different in Ontario? Elsewhere? Here in Newfoundland, they are the same....
I have a few questions:
1. Are salaries for elementary teachers and secondary teachers different in Ontario? Elsewhere? Here in Newfoundland, they are the same.
2. Are some teachers getting paid for July and August? Here in Newfoundland, we are paid for the ten months we work, and we receive "holdback" pay in the summer - money which we have already earned. So we're not actually getting paid in the summer. Is it like this elsewhere?
3. So ETFO is currently banking sick days and you receive a payout upon retirement? That's so foreign to me. We have 7 sick days without a note, and if we take three in a row we need a doctor's note. We have sick leave, yes, for stuff like surgeries and other types of illness.
4. Are other teachers receiving paid vacation days? We don't, besides two weeks at Christmas and one at Easter (yes, we still have Easter holidays here).
Are most ETFO teachers in favor of losing the banked sick days? When is the vote taking place on this?
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Re: How to deal with long distance marriages
My husband plays in a band and they tour a lot. Last year he was gone for over half the year. I go with them...
My husband plays in a band and they tour a lot. Last year he was gone for over half the year.
I go with them when I can, but I'm a teacher. The best way? Unlimited texting, FaceTime and Skype, shared cell phone plans, and lots of emails and Facebooking.
I'm really busy even when he is home (teaching all day and rehearsals/concerts in the evenings) but I have a group of friends who are in a similar situation - we meet twice a month for brunch.
It doesn't get easier, but it gets more bearable.
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Re: Are you a freak of nature?
I can wiggle my ears without using my hands. My dad can do it too. ...
I can wiggle my ears without using my hands. My dad can do it too.
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Re: Favourite Doughnuts
Blueberry fritter! Or a chocolate delight: A donut similar to a Boston cream, but instead of custard... CHOCOLATE PUDDING. OMG ...
Blueberry fritter!
Or a chocolate delight:
A donut similar to a Boston cream, but instead of custard... CHOCOLATE PUDDING.
OMG
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Re: Online dress shops!
Thanks for your suggestion! ...
Thanks for your suggestion!
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Online dress shops!
Hey! I am looking to buy a cute dress for an awards show, but there is next to nothing here in St John's. Do you...
Hey!
I am looking to buy a cute dress for an awards show, but there is next to nothing here in St John's. Do you ladies have any suggestions for a website online that sells pretty dresses?
Thank you!
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Re: Looking for an amazing venue in St. Johns....
Waterford Manor ...
Waterford Manor
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Re: Air C*anada has redeemed themselves...
I booked a flight with Aeroplan to Montreal (from SJ) in fall 2009. At the AC counter, the agent saw that I had a FIVE...
I booked a flight with Aeroplan to Montreal (from SJ) in fall 2009. At the AC counter, the agent saw that I had a FIVE HOUR layover in Deer Lake. He changed my flight so I would have a layover in Toronto instead (where there would be way more to do) and it would be shorter. No charge.
I've had good experiences with AC. I don't usually fly WestJet, and Porter has been great too - except it takes forever to get anywhere from St. John's, because there's 1237820958 stops before Toronto.
My only complaint - bring back free food, AC!!
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Re: Anyone else scared by current fashion trends??
I wouldn't be too upset if I could wear my flannel, band shirts, and Doc Martens again... ...
I wouldn't be too upset if I could wear my flannel, band shirts, and Doc Martens again...
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Re: Need new music ideas
www.rockmyrun.com I'm a big fan of the "Everybody" mix ...
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Re: Please tell me about your THANK YOU cards! x-post
Thanks b'ys!!! ...
Thanks b'ys!!!
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Re: FNLC Eve of Eve edition.
Happy Tibb's Eve, everyone! Here's some info: http://www.southerngazette.ca/News/2009-12-22/article-1521238/The-origins-of-Tibbs-Eve/1 Best day of the year! ...
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Re: Rings on vacation?
We wore our rings in Argentina, but took them off in Rio and locked them in the hotel safe along with our passports and credit...
We wore our rings in Argentina, but took them off in Rio and locked them in the hotel safe along with our passports and credit cards.
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Re: How old before you tell your kids?
MillyHa - I taught a boy in grade 7 who still believed, and the other kids used to tease him. He would cry (he did...
MillyHa - I taught a boy in grade 7 who still believed, and the other kids used to tease him. He would cry (he did all the time), and say "I KNOW HE'S REAL!!! WHY DON'T THEY BELIEVE??"
Dear Lord.
In my second year of teaching elementary and I still forget. I haven't slipped yet, though.
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Re: Please tell me about your THANK YOU cards! x-post
They're not for me. Mine were cards with my wedding design and a photo from our day. I am asking on behalf of a friend...
They're not for me.
Mine were cards with my wedding design and a photo from our day. I am asking on behalf of a friend who is getting married.
But thanks anyway.
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Re: Please tell me about your THANK YOU cards! x-post
A picture of your card would be nice. And I just asked about what they looked like. Not when they should be sent. But thanks...
A picture of your card would be nice. And I just asked about what they looked like. Not when they should be sent. But thanks anyway.
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Please tell me about your THANK YOU cards! x-post
What did you do? Include picture? I've seen wedding thank you postcards recently... what do you think of that? help! TIA! ...
What did you do? Include picture? I've seen wedding thank you postcards recently... what do you think of that?
help!
TIA!
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Please tell me about your THANK YOU cards! x-post
What did you do? Include picture? I've seen wedding thank you postcards recently... what do you think of that? help! TIA! ...
What did you do? Include picture? I've seen wedding thank you postcards recently... what do you think of that?
help!
TIA!
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Re: Invitation Wording - food allergies, vegetarian...
"Please indicate any special dietary needs" ...
"Please indicate any special dietary needs"
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Re: Did you attend your convocation?
I went to mine - I received my conjoint degrees and I live in town. I'll be going to my Masters convocation too. Only wicked!...
I went to mine - I received my conjoint degrees and I live in town.
I'll be going to my Masters convocation too. Only wicked!
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Re: WB Students - Nov/Dec
Congratulations! Congraduations? Just passed in my final paper for my Research Methods course, signed up for Contexts of Music Education in the winter. There are...
Congratulations! Congraduations?
Just passed in my final paper for my Research Methods course, signed up for Contexts of Music Education in the winter. There are three people in my class. I am one of them. I hope it stays on.
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Re: The dreaded "When are you having kids" question
I'm a music teacher and teach in two schools. These are my two answers: "I already have 400 youngsters, that's enough" "When I can think...
I'm a music teacher and teach in two schools. These are my two answers:
"I already have 400 youngsters, that's enough"
"When I can think of a name that doesn't give me high blood pressure, then we'll consider it"
heh
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Re: Favourite modern Christmas songs
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Re: POLL: Would you buy a house with only 1 bathroom..
I did! It's all I could afford at the time. ...
I did!
It's all I could afford at the time.
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Re: Your family members and Facebook
Also my mom signed up for Facebook just to see pictures from my bridal shower... and accidentally created an event called "Kathy". haha I told...
Also my mom signed up for Facebook just to see pictures from my bridal shower... and accidentally created an event called "Kathy". haha
I told my sister to help her figure out Facebook but she wouldn't because it was too funny.
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Re: Your family members and Facebook
Naw... everyone in my family is best kind. If anyone is annoying it's probably me. I love Facebook. haha ...
Naw... everyone in my family is best kind. If anyone is annoying it's probably me. I love Facebook. haha
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Re: Easter/Spring Vacation so
Thank you for your suggestions! NYC looks good, flying though, because it takes three days to drive back and forth (hooray for the ferry). ...
Thank you for your suggestions! NYC looks good, flying though, because it takes three days to drive back and forth (hooray for the ferry).
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Easter/Spring Vacation so
Hello everyone, My husband and I are talking about taking a week long trip somewhere. He's not into all inclusives, and I only get a...
Hello everyone,
My husband and I are talking about taking a week long trip somewhere. He's not into all inclusives, and I only get a week off school, so it shouldn't be too far. Also, we live in Newfoundland, so to get off the island is a big deal in itself. No trips to South America or Australia haha.
Anyway, what would you suggest? Giver!
TIA!
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Re: Song you're really into right now
Ryan Adams' new song Lucky Now sounds SO much like Matthew Barber to me. LOVE. I have been on the hugest Dawes kick since August....
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Re: Stocking Stuffers
Stocking stuffers: iTunes gift cards Hawkins cheesies Ginger ale (Sussex if possible) socks beer?? haha ...
Stocking stuffers:
iTunes gift cards
Hawkins cheesies
Ginger ale (Sussex if possible)
socks
beer?? haha
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Re: FNLC - special Remembrance Day edition.
Can I join you ladies? Its a windy rainy night here in St. John's... all my friends are MIA, though truthfully I'm a bit anti-social...
Can I join you ladies?
Its a windy rainy night here in St. John's... all my friends are MIA, though truthfully I'm a bit anti-social this evening.
A little white wine to keep things interesting!
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Re: hair/makeup-St.John's-Newfoundland
Natasha at Signature did my hair for my wedding. She is FANTASTIC and super sweet! One of my BFFs is a makeup artist, she's fabulous....
Natasha at Signature did my hair for my wedding. She is FANTASTIC and super sweet!
One of my BFFs is a makeup artist, she's fabulous. PM if you want deets!
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Re: Sortof Spin: Taking your DH's last name
I have two last names, no hyphen. All along I was going to keep his name but two weeks after we got married I decided...
I have two last names, no hyphen. All along I was going to keep his name but two weeks after we got married I decided to take his as well.
I have established myself professionally, but I like the idea of us being a family and sharing a name. I wanted to combine our two last names and making a new one, but he didn't go for that. He respected my decision either way - he was quite fine with me keeping my name, or taking his.
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Re: What is the Worst Illness You've Had?
I got my appendix out when I was 29. I had had bouts of appendicitis three (!) times before but everyone thought it was an...
I got my appendix out when I was 29. I had had bouts of appendicitis three (!) times before but everyone thought it was an ovarian cyst. I ended up getting really sick and my boyfriend (now husband) had to force me to go to hospital because I thought it was H1N1 (rampant in NL at the time).
It took six weeks to recover. It was awful.
I had a serious episode with depression about seven years ago and ended up going off work. I couldn't get out of bed for weeks. It was just awful.
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Re: How awkward a teenager were you?
I was editor of the yearbook, a library assistant, and in band. Need I say more? hehe ...
I was editor of the yearbook, a library assistant, and in band. Need I say more? hehe
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Re: Wedding Regrets
I have very few. But: I wish I had my flower girl and ring bearer 2 in the group shot... not sure what happened there....
I have very few. But:
I wish I had my flower girl and ring bearer 2 in the group shot... not sure what happened there.
I wish I had asked the MC to keep reminding people to sign the guestbook and go to the photobooth.
That's all. I went in accepting that things may go wrong, but nothing really did. It was pretty perfect, except for those things.
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Re: Displaying wedding pictures
I have a small 5x7 already on an end table, I bought a pretty frame thats 8x10. I think I might get one done and...
I have a small 5x7 already on an end table, I bought a pretty frame thats 8x10. I think I might get one done and put up on the wall, but that'll be it. One of the colorful ones, since the frame is simple.
I don't want a shrine either, just some lovely pictures since our photographer was SO amazing and took excellent shots.
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Re: WB Students - Nov/Dec
Hello everyone, I guess I should be here too! In my first semester of my Masters of Education, doing the Educational Research course. Snooze! It's...
Hello everyone, I guess I should be here too!
In my first semester of my Masters of Education, doing the Educational Research course. Snooze! It's pretty dry. But I did well on my last two papers!
Pretty brutal teaching full time and doing coursework, too.
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Displaying wedding pictures
So I'm going to print off some of my wedding pictures and put them up... however I'm kinda dumb when it comes to "how" to...
So I'm going to print off some of my wedding pictures and put them up... however I'm kinda dumb when it comes to "how" to display them.
What have you guys done? Any suggestions or ideas?
t'anks!
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Re: lululemon outlet in burlington
I went there in July, was pretty disappointed. There may be different selection now tho. ...
I went there in July, was pretty disappointed. There may be different selection now tho.
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Re: Moose Meat, Shark Fin Soup & Rainforest Beef
This is for you, Millyha ...
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Re: Do Not Play List
No Bob Seger No Trooper No "I Knew the Bride When She Used to Rock and Roll" ...
No Bob Seger
No Trooper
No "I Knew the Bride When She Used to Rock and Roll"
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Re: Reasons my mom is awesome:
Great thread! My Mom is super amazing, and I can think of lots and lots and lots of examples, but two primarily stick out in...
Great thread!
My Mom is super amazing, and I can think of lots and lots and lots of examples, but two primarily stick out in my mind:
When I was 29 I got my appendix out. My boyfriend (now husband) had to leave the country for work two days after my surgery, and couldn't get out of it. I stayed at my parents' place while he was gone, and my mom took amazing care of me while I was recovering. She was the best, taking care of her grown daughter.
The second - when I ran my first half marathon, her and my dad were cheering me on during various points of the race, and at the last 400 metres, she actually ran alongside me towards the finish line - that helped me keep going. She was so proud of me.
Come to think of it, my dad is amazing too.
<3 this thread is so sweet.
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