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Ang Bergen

@angjbp.bsky.social

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Winnipeg bike rider, transit user, EV driver | Winter embracer | Book lover | Parent | Mennonite | Allied health professional (OT) | Farm-raised I chose to live here, what’s your excuse?

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a woman in a black and white polka dot dress is standing in front of a wall with wigs on it ALT: a woman in a black and white polka dot dress is standing in front of a wall with wigs on it
23.02.2026 01:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I have been known to yoink a tooth out of a sleeping child in this situation.

20.02.2026 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a group of people are standing in a room with a sign that says this good to . ALT: a group of people are standing in a room with a sign that says this good to .

I was told there would be snow 😒

18.02.2026 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I hadn’t cried that hard for anything in recent years. I don’t know if I want to watch the movie.

16.02.2026 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Sliding on frozen water in various ways is my favourite thing to do ☺️

14.02.2026 21:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just finished a book set mostly in Ethiopia and now desperately craving the food. Does anyone have a recommendation for the best #Winnipeg Ethiopian restaurant?

14.02.2026 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

I went to a very small school, so my high school friends were also nursery school friends. They are almost more on the level of family since we grew up together. I get to see of 3 them regularly at our book club. 4 others I keep in touch with sporadicly.

14.02.2026 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Facts

14.02.2026 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œMom, when you ski down the hills, you look like you don’t really know what you are doing”, is an example of the encouraging things my daughter says to me while we cross country ski.

14.02.2026 04:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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12.02.2026 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Why anyone would actively choose to live in a place without winter is beyond me.

12.02.2026 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m someone who it is slightly better for. One bus instead of needing to transfer (with the trade-off of a longer walk). But overall not better as bus bunching still happens frequently and people being passed by because of crowding happens much more frequently.

11.02.2026 03:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have been very inspired lately watching the olympians do all their winter sports. I forgot about the Jack Frost challenge though!

11.02.2026 02:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sometimes I dream of keeping a stockpile of headphones in my backpack and passive aggressively handing them out to people on public transportation.

11.02.2026 02:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Banana chocolate chip featuring all the bananas from the bottom of my freezer.

11.02.2026 01:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Today’s accomplishments:
Watched people ski on TV βœ…
Went for a 7 km ski βœ…
Watched people skate on TV βœ…
Went for a 10 km skate βœ…
Made muffins βœ…

11.02.2026 00:49 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of Instagram explore page. 8 of the 9 videos on the grid feature skiing.

Screenshot of Instagram explore page. 8 of the 9 videos on the grid feature skiing.

Tell me you watched a few skiing videos on instagram yesterday without telling me:

09.02.2026 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi from Winnipeg, I would honestly gladly switch back. I hate the slushy brown snow on the roads that happens above -10 and I’m not ready for any melting on the ski and ice trails until March!

08.02.2026 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes! Still one of my favourite movies (and soundtracks).

04.02.2026 00:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Timeline cleanse. Teenage crush?

03.02.2026 23:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

I’ve lived in a place with mild winters and where I could see the ocean and mountains from my living room, but that’s not the place for me.

03.02.2026 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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There are not too many places in the world where you can go for a 10 km skate on a frozen river on a random Tuesday afternoon, and I’m immensely grateful to live in one of them. #Winnipeg

03.02.2026 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I only just noticed that Apple thinks I am skateboarding when I’m ice skating. lol.

26.01.2026 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I really should make a spreadsheet that tracks layers of clothing, temperature, windchill, and activity intensity so I can remember from year to year.

25.01.2026 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And in the end did it feel like too much? This has been my problem the last few days, how to be protected enough from the wind but also not ending up way too sweaty. By the time I get the right combo figured out it will probably be back to above-normal temps.

25.01.2026 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 3 of skating on the Nestsweya River trail in #Winnipeg as often as possible. I did not stop thinking about how wrong it is that I can enjoy a peaceful skate with my family while people a few hundred kms south are out demonstrating in these same temperatures with no peace or safety. ❀️ to MN.

25.01.2026 02:09 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah believe it or not, people who need to get around by foot in winter bundle up for it. And it’s no fun getting all sweaty indoors.

23.01.2026 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey #Winnipeg, if you own basic winter gear (and I bet you do!), there’s no reason to say inside this weekend. The river trail is calling you. My only mistake today was dressing too warmly. *goggles not essential, but recommended.

23.01.2026 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I fundamentally disagree with the concept of a puffy vest for warmth. Every time I am chilly, it is my arms that are the chilliest. I’d like it to be fashionable to wear the opposite of a vest. Just a couple of puffy sleeves.

23.01.2026 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m not sure how to support from up here in Canada. I’d like to be out there handing out hand and toe warmers to the demonstrators.

23.01.2026 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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