In some ways it feels like coming out again but trying to be more transparent about the process - embracing the ambiguity, sharing the journey - because it's not a big deal.
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Still figuring it all out, designing a bit along the way • Occasionally Overthinking • Finding Balance • Queer, Non-Binary Studying art in Haliburton
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Qualitative Researchers! This summer I'm researching the needs of new business owners in Haliburton County. It's been a little while since I've conducted qualitative research on my own and I'm looking for your favourite resources on best practices. It's m…
I’d be interested to see how the province gages their own success through these campaigns 💭 #OntarioElection2022
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The social media ads from Elections Ontario felt really weak - while I can vividly remember clips of people painting yellow Xs - the call to action seemed really secondary
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Everyday I think about how black plastic isn't recyclable in Toronto b/c the optical sorter at the recycling plant can't distinguish it from black conveyor belt. Everyday, even without thinking it, I'm thinking it.
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I feel allergic to computer work.
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I’m so impressed by people in their 20s who got a divorce. You made a commitment, broke a commitment AND hired a lawyer in the same decade that I couldn’t figure out what to do with my hair.
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PS. Coming from someone's whose whole house has (or has just recovered from) COVID
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This snow feels like a good cue from nature to stay home and stay cozy when you can. Oh and mask the fuck up. 🥰
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Tonight, one of the hospitals has no code blue response team due to the nursing shortage. If you know what this means, you'd be crying with me right now. This is beyond scary! Some hospitals call it the rapid response team, which comprises of experienced critical care nurses
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THREAD: When the pandemic began and people were first instructed to stay at home, cars were off the streets, the skies cleared, and you could hear birds where you normally heard traffic. People clamored to go outside and empty streets were an invitation to reimagine our cities...
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Hello Twitter! I'm working on something new for . If you've ever worked with a career coach and open to chatting, send me a DM. I'd love to learn about your experience.
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I *believe* Kristen Stewart and Ariana DeBose mark the first time two openly queer actors have been nominated in the same year, and if either of them win they’ll be the first acting winner who was openly queer at the time of their win… ever.
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Toronto Tech Folks - if you know someone currently seeking a new product design role is hiring 2 Senior Product Designers!
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From a non-Twitter friend:
"Please understand that 'living with the virus' in Canada means a permanent and significant drop in life expectancy—we are effectively no longer able to either diagnose or treat cancer, heart disease, or any of the other ailments which bedevil mankind.
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I ran into someone today who is supportive of the Ottawa occupation. They asked me if had been downtown.
“No, I said. I won’t go downtown right now.”
“Why not?” they asked, confused.
“My hair, among other things”
The person scoffed. “So? What’s wrong with your hair?”
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Hello friends! I'm looking for resources and accounts to follow for emerging artists. Realizing I need to really start seeking community if I'm going to take this creative route seriously.
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a person who has been surviving homelessness for years told me today:
“imagine if those trucks were tents? no chance in hell they would be there for a week.”
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From rest to groceries to feeding myself to socializing - there are so many priorities that ALSO matter. It's impossible to give anything your 'ALL'.
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Learning in action that in order to let go of perfectionism means I need to let go of expecting myself to do my best work every time I complete a task.
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A new public library in my area has these work stations for caregivers with babies! Maybe these are common in other places but Ive never seen anything like this before.
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capybara with their capybabies
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Just bought an oil painting, a sort of analogue NFT
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For those asking, here's the interview video with . It didn't have to come to this. Nurses deserve better. So do patients.
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when i was studying mindfulness, someone said “when you’re rushing to the next thing, are you saving time or wasting it” and it’s stuck with me ever since
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time has no meaning anymore. awake is asleep. asleep is a sandwich
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Isolating for Christmas and mum sent this into the family group chat
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Why does my perfectionist brain emerge the night before every presentation at 9:30 PM?
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That being said - PowerPoint is still my one true love. 🥰
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Did anyone know that PowerPoint has a "statistics" panel that tells you the "Total Editing Time"?! I love PowerPoint but thank goodness I didn't know about this while in consulting.
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. reads an excerpt from his book #GmorningGnight that helps him cope with the loss of Anthony Bourdain. #LSSC
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When you move into formal leadership roles it's important to remember you are no longer building the product. You are building the team that builds the product.
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Wondering why your donation on #GivingTuesdayCA matters? Here’s an example that the Stratford Student Initiative Fund could be used for. Empower students like and donate today. bit.ly/3r92ujZ
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7 more hours for Giving Tuesday!
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Thank you @JennSchulenberg, @LianeDavey & @kat_schouten for your support and showing #UWaterloo students some love. We hope you have a goo-se day!
#GivingUWaterloo #GivingTuesdayCA
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Make 2022 the year you stop eating lunch at your desk and stop booking lunch-time meetings with your team.
It might sound inconsequential, but lunch is an important time to step away and recharge before tackling your afternoon. It should be treated far more sacredly than it is.
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GBDA & MDEI Grads! These donations go directly to helping fund student initiatives. If you're able to give any amount it will help to unlock Markus' donation.
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Hear more from @markusgrupp, our Giving Tuesday champion donor, who has been investing in Stratford students for over 5 years. Only on Nov. 30, donate to unlock $1,000 from Markus for the Stratford School Student Initiative Fund: bit.ly/3HRq7Dq
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