u/elladayrit

I’ve been thinking about getting LASIK and honestly, the price in Canada is making me second guess doing it here. I’m based in Canada and was quoted around $5,500 CAD, which is lot.

I’m Filipino and will probably be going back to the Philippines at some point, and from what I’ve seen, LASIK there can be around $1–2k CAD, depending on the clinic and procedure. I’ve also been considering Korea since I know they’re pretty advanced when it comes to LASIK/eye procedures, but I have no idea what the prices are there.

For anyone who has actually had LASIK in Canada, the Philippines, or Korea — where did you go and how was your experience?

Would you personally pay the extra for Canada, or is it worth doing it in the Philippines/Korea? I’m more concerned about getting a really good surgeon and having a good experience than just finding the absolute cheapest option.

Also curious if anyone had issues with follow-up care after getting it done abroad and then coming back to Canada.

First-time doing this!

I'm excited to swap with anyone around the world. I love learning about other countries, cultures, traditions, and of course, the snacks people grow up with. I'd love to hear about your favorite local treats and discover things I would never find here in Canada.

On my end, I'm looking forward to sharing some Canadian goodies and creating a package that gives you a taste of Canada. I already have a running list of snacks I'd love to send! This whole experience sounds like so much fun, and I'm really looking forward to making a new connection through snacks.

32F. Feeling Gen Z, mukang Gen Z pero titang tita na.

Nasa work ako ngayon. Nagpapanggap na busy so naghahanap ako ng kausap para kunwari nagttype ako ng madami.

I'm based in Canada and I have mga 4 hours pa bago matapos ang work ko.

Recommend a make up bag/case please. Just in time for 9.9. Nasira na yung dating kong make up case sa dami kong make up na tntry ifit.

I went to Sephora earlier kasi gusto ko mag-try ng new foundation and mag-swatch ng makeup for their upcoming sale. May beauty advisor na nag-assist sa akin and again… this has happened to me so many times. Not just sa Sephora, pero parang whenever a white BA is assisting me, they cant get my shade right. Palaging mas maitim than my actual shade!

He told me I was cool-toned. I’m not. I’m neutral-warm.

He also told me na hindi daw nag-o-oxidize yung Dior foundation stick. Guess what? Pag-uwi ko, it had oxidized and turned orange and darker on my skin. Buti na lang I always wait a few hours before buying a foundation para makita ko talaga kung okay siya sa skin ko.

The only times someone actually got my shade right were at MAC Stores both sa Pinas at Canada. Another time was this one guy at Sephora sa old place ko who actually used a device to scan my skin and figure out my foundation shade. He got it right.

Has anyone dealt with missing IHG points transferred to Aeroplan?

I transferred my points back in May and they still haven’t shown up. I’ve already spoken to at least 5 IHG reps, but nothing has been resolved.

Where can I actually escalate this? I’m honestly not sure what else to do.

After a few years of living abroad, dahil sa family emergency, umuwi ako ng pinas. I stayed for 10 days and here are my observations:

Note: limited napuntahan ko. Hospital, grocery, bahay, 2-3 beses lang ako naka pag mall at a handful na punta sa restaurants .

1. Ang ingay. Namiss ko ang katahimikan ko sa Canada. Lahat ng tao sumisigaw kahit magkakalapit. Parang lahat bingi. Akala ko sa bahay at sariling family ko lang to naexperience. Pero hindi. Maski noong nasa watsons ako, may dalawang empleyado nagchichismisan, kabilaang side nagsisigawan. Bakit kasi hindi niyo na lang tapusin trabaho niyo bago kayo magchismisan? Hindi lang yun, sa isang bakery, yung cashier isa pang nakikipag taasan ng boses sa katrabaho niya habang nagkakahera.
2. Ang tigas pala ng kama ko sa pinas. Hindi ko napapansin dati pero sobrang tigas pala niya. Although, queen sized, mas malaki ang queen sized beds sa pinas kesa sa canada.
3. Bakit ang damot sa wifi? Sa ospital kailangan ng access code. Yung access code na yun will only give you one hour of free wifi. Pag tapos noon, syempre hihingi ka ulit. Pero hindi mo masisimulan dahil hindi din naman gumagana ang access code in the first place. Nag Greenbelt ako pero walang wifi yung mall. Yung mga establishments naman na napuntahan ko, kailangan mo pa lumapit sa employee para iconnect ka sa wifi. Sa SM, may limit din ang wifi to 1 hour. 5 years ago na since umalis ako pero bakit parang paurong ang pagbibigay ng free wifi sa pinas?
4. Hindi marunong magisip ang mga tao. Kamot ulo na lang palagi. Wala na nagbago. Bakit ako isserve ng sea salt cream kasabay ng porkchop and fried rice kung pang dessert pa yun at hindi mo pa din naman sinserve ang dessert. Why?
5. Bumili ako ng flat bread sa starbucks at pretzels naman sa auntie anns. Aside sa lumiit by half ang flat bread sa SB, bakit parang kulang ang tinapay

sa pagka alsa

1. ng dalawang establishments na to? At bakit ang liit na ng turon ng SM?
2. Magalit na kayo kung magagalit. Ang nakikita ko lang na nagbago sa pinas ay dumami ang mga establishments. Mas dumumi, mas gumulo.

Ito muna for now. Magdadagdag ako pag may maisip pa ko. Share din kayo ng observations niyo!

If you only had one day in the PH for beauty treatments, what would you get done?

I’m currently in the Philippines, but I’ve been tied up with personal matters and only have 5 days left before I fly home. I can only spare one day for beauty treatments.

If you were in my shoes and only had one day, what treatments would you prioritize and why? I’m looking for treatments that give noticeable results with minimal downtime.

I’d also really appreciate clinic recommendations :)

Uuwi ako sa pinas soon at mabilisan lang. Wala na ko time para pumunta sa Quiapo at in person bili ng baking equipment. Any recommended stores sa shopee? Planning to buy baking trays, loaf pans, etc. Gusto ko na magorder ngayon para paguwi ko nandoon na.

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for advice on a second credit card. I currently have a CIBC Aventura Visa, and since my RBC credit card is expiring, I'd like to replace it with something that better fits my spending and travel goals.

A bit about me:

• Based in Edmonton
• Monthly credit card spend is around $500–600 when I'm not traveling
• Most of my spending is on groceries and restaurants
• I mainly shop at Real Canadian Superstore (I heard they dont accept AMEX?
• I work for Marriott, so I already receive employee hotel rates.
• I travel 2–3 times per year, both within Canada and internationally
• Air Canada is my preferred airline

My main goal is to earn transferable points that I can redeem for flights. Ideally, I'd like a card that lets me transfer points to airline loyalty programs and complements my existing CIBC Aventura card.

I'm open to paying an annual fee if the rewards and travel benefits justify it.

Any recommendations or card combinations you'd suggest? Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for advice on a second credit card. I currently have a CIBC Aventura Visa, and since my RBC credit card is expiring, I'd like to replace it with something that better fits my spending and travel goals.

A bit about me:

• Based in Edmonton
• Monthly credit card spend is around $500–600 when I'm not traveling
• Most of my spending is on groceries and restaurants
• I mainly shop at Real Canadian Superstore (I heard they dont accept AMEX?
• I work for Marriott, so I already receive employee hotel rates.
• I travel 2–3 times per year, both within Canada and internationally
• Air Canada is my preferred airline

My main goal is to earn transferable points that I can redeem for flights. Ideally, I'd like a card that lets me transfer points to airline loyalty programs and complements my existing CIBC Aventura card.

I'm open to paying an annual fee if the rewards and travel benefits justify it.

Any recommendations or card combinations you'd suggest? Thanks!

Has anyone taken in-person beauty lessons that cover both makeup and basic hairstyling?

My biggest struggle is styling my own hair, especially curling it. I've watched countless YouTube tutorials, but I still can't seem to get it right. I'd love an in-person lesson where someone can actually show me what I'm doing wrong.

Any recommendations for classes, salons, stores, or makeup artists who offer something like this?

Hi everyone!

I'm planning to apply for jobs in the U.S. and had a question about foreign degree evaluations.

I have a bachelor's degree from a country outside the U.S. and Canada. Should I get my degree evaluated before I start applying, or is it better to wait until I have an employer or job offer?

If you've been through this, which credential evaluation agency did you use? Also, do these evaluations expire, or are they valid indefinitely?

I'd appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thanks!