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Same here :( and I'm naked (as usual) lol

Lenny Kravitz - it ain't over til it's over <3

popcorn! I've been craving it ever since I had a popcorn filled dream last week lol strange I know...

Z - zaftig

This is really contested subject because of complexities of it all. However, I don't believe that people choose to live on social assistance because in Ontario that is just not doable (you get around 350-400 for rent and the rest of the money which is around 200-300 for groceries, etc). A place (even just a room) for 250-400 does not exist, especially in London. Also, since most months average about 3-4 weeks and to have only 100/week to spend on groceries, public transportation, and other items one may need (medication, emergency money), 350-400 is just not enough to last for the month. Again, this amount mentioned is just for single people with no dependents and with no medical illnesses including addiction, mental health issues, which may or may not develop after experiencing these life changing situations and challenges. Also, once someone who is on social assistance is able to find a job, half of every dollar earned will be deducted while on social assistance (and that's if one finds a job.. remember employment rates, especially in London, have been rising or have made no change over the last year). So that means, one cannot even save money once on social assistance in order to get off of social assistance. In addition to the problem with unemployment rates, the actual amount received by those on social assistance is below the low income cut off rate (meaning, these people earn less than those who are considered to be on the lowest end of the poverty scale). Then on top of this, in order to qualify for social assistance, you cannot own a house, own a car, have no amount of money in savings, and have no credit, so this idea that these programs are there for individuals who just need "a bit of help" to get back on their feet is wrong--one does not receive social assistance unless they are literally below the lowest, as indicated earlier, on the lowest income cut off scale, and in dire need of assistance, are homeless or already experiencing homelessness. Then there are a bunch of other factors on who is able to access programs or who can qualify for other programs that are there to help individuals and families. Factors that are not always readily apparent. To the OP: I appreciate your concern and rant. It can be frustrating to see this happening but I believe actually understanding the entire picture of social assistance and how it works, who can actually get it, and how does one get off of it (which is like never because I indicated earlier that one cannot even have credit, money in savings, or save money to help get off of social assistance) may help with understanding the greater issue. I also can't see how or why some people would enjoy living on social assistance since it is about the demeaning thing in the world because it is a very intrusive system: having to show how poor your are, or how homeless you are. So I find it very hard to believe that some people "enjoy" living month to month on a one-time pay cheque. Yet, that is just my personal opinion. And I commend Cat for sharing her courageous story! You, like many others here, are an amazing person, inside and out :) Xo Here is an interesting blog post on this subject http://blog.211ontario.ca/2011/07/understanding-homelessness-in-ontario/ and the fellow mentioned in this subject does a lot of great work for advocating for those experiencing homelessness or who are homeless in London :)

Something that I have noticed just recently (not optimal for the industry after I read over their legal terms) is this https://squareup.com/ca?country_code=ca. I have other entrepreneurial interests and been looking for ways to accepts various forms of payments (only 2.75% per transaction or 250/month for an account). Just thought I would share seeing that Paypal was previously mentioned. Overall, generally all forms of payment have their own disadvantages/advantages.

Yay! I love this documentary (watched it last year when it first came out). I wish this was shown in schools :)

Wow this sounds like an amazing project! I can't help but I can say that I love(d) working with access :) Truly brilliant idea! Xo

I wear stockings because I looooooove wearing them :) However, I am reluctant to wear heels if a gent asks for them unless he is okay with me being close to 6'0 while standing (not that it matters by the end of the date lol). I will take my stockings off if the session gets too hot or if we move to the shower (obviously lol). They do sometimes get really hot after playing around in them for a while. And, yes they are expensive. I definitely love Cat's reply! Xo

I loooooooove coffee! I really like it when a client brings me a cup of it especially in an early AM date and I always have a cup after breakfast/supper :) I will avoid those foods like garlic, onions, etc. Also, I will avoid some dairy products (chocolate is 100% okay though lol) Xo

Cuddling! ;)