Paul Fairie

We're trying to do some interesting things hopefully!

Tomorrow! Free tickets still available. Will be an interesting evening. #yyc

Nice! I'm in for next Friday.

Eligible underlying medical conditions cerebrovascular disease chronic liver diseases chronic lung diseases chronic kidney diseases cystic fibrosis diabetes mellitus, type 1 and type 2 disabilities (for example, Down syndrome, learning, intellectual, or developmental disabilities; ADHD; cerebral palsy; congenital disabilities; spinal cord injuries) heart conditions (for example, cardiomyopathies, coronary artery disease, heart failure, etc.) mental health disorders (limited to: mood disorders, including depression; schizophrenia, spectrum disorders) obesity pregnancy tuberculosis Eligible immunocompromising conditions cancer (currently receiving treatment) HIV infection primary immunodeficiency diseases solid organ or blood stem cell transplant use of corticosteroids, other immunosuppressive medication or CAR T-cell therapy

Albertans: if you're looking for a COVID vaccine, remember to check the list of medical conditions that qualify you for Phase I (it's more inclusive than I'd have guessed). You can book the appointments through MyAHSConnect.

It's so confusing how they've set it up, definitely more of a "them" problem :)

For the second site, once you are logged in, click on "Visits" then "Schedule an appointment".

Hmm, not sure about pharmacies. But were you trying bookvaccine.alberta.ca or myahsconnect.albertahealthservices.ca? I couldn't get COVID to show up on bookvaccine either, but the second one worked.

😅

My chronic lung disease finally brings me an advantage 🫁

Yeah, I probably didn't really figure out what was probably happening for several weeks. For a bit, I did have daily debates about whether it was worth standing up. Did figure out how to sit up incredibly slowly to avoid spiking the heart rate, and figured out which foods were less helpful...

I've been trying to tell people I know -- honestly about 1/2 the people I know qualify one or more times.

Yeah, for no particular reason I haven't posted much about it.

It wasn't nearly as bad as the stories of many, but it definitely messed up my heart rate from mid-May to early August... kind of just got better by itself 🤷‍♂️ but existing in May and June especially were exhausting.

Absolutely. My 10-ish weeks of "can't get my heart rate below 90 for several hours if I ever make the foolish decision to stand up" last year feels like it should be enough. "Luckily" I'll just go with chronic lung disease.

It does seem like a bit of an odd list to me (more in terms of what isn't included). No idea about the decision-making process.

I'm glad. I try to be helpful sometimes :)

Eligible underlying medical conditions cerebrovascular disease chronic liver diseases chronic lung diseases chronic kidney diseases cystic fibrosis diabetes mellitus, type 1 and type 2 disabilities (for example, Down syndrome, learning, intellectual, or developmental disabilities; ADHD; cerebral palsy; congenital disabilities; spinal cord injuries) heart conditions (for example, cardiomyopathies, coronary artery disease, heart failure, etc.) mental health disorders (limited to: mood disorders, including depression; schizophrenia, spectrum disorders) obesity pregnancy tuberculosis Eligible immunocompromising conditions cancer (currently receiving treatment) HIV infection primary immunodeficiency diseases solid organ or blood stem cell transplant use of corticosteroids, other immunosuppressive medication or CAR T-cell therapy

Albertans: if you're looking for a COVID vaccine, remember to check the list of medical conditions that qualify you for Phase I (it's more inclusive than I'd have guessed). You can book the appointments through MyAHSConnect.

Would love a good turnout for this event -- it will help to show the City that there is a demand for neighbourly, community events in the downtown core.

Especially if you're in Calgary, please share with anyone who you think might be interested -- everyone is welcome.

4 Oct 25 - Free: Truth and Reconciliation Double Feature Documentary Screening | October 4th

The Downtown Core Neighbourhood Association in #yyc is co-presenting a free evening of Indigenous storytelling, with screening on Saturday of two films, and a conversation with the director.

You can find out more details and RSVP at the link here.

downtowncoreneighbourhood.ca/event/free-t...

Next weekend! #yyc

Genuinely caught my brain looking for things to worry about one day. Haven't trusted anxiety since.

Long story short but the answer is the almost disappointing "running and therapy have been very helpful".

Haha I have some bad news. Also I hate to share the update that exercise is good.

I thought it would too but 🤷🏼‍♂️ doesn't seem to be the case for me.

For me, reducing my checking helped a little, but really it was a loop -- checking increased my anxiety, but my anxiety also drove the checking. Directly working on my anxiety really drove down my desire to check.

Sometimes I don't know things have happened for days. Or weeks.

It's wild.

I recommend it thoroughly.

I've been working hard on reducing my overall levels of anxiety in various ways in the last year, and it has been going well.

One of the most interesting effects is that I genuinely no longer feel compelled to know what's going on in the news on a constant basis.

Good morning, Calgary! #yyc

4 Oct 25 - Free: Truth and Reconciliation Double Feature Documentary Screening | October 4th

Hey #yyc! The Downtown Core Neighbourhood Association is co-presenting "An Evening of Indigenous Storytelling: A Film Screening and Dialogue with Damian Abrahams", a free film event on October 4, downtown.

See details & RSVP here:

downtowncoreneighbourhood.ca/event/free-t...

Slightly obsessed with the notion that an omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent entity would waste their time thinking about American politics.

At last.