"Hi Nicole. I can't add anything new, but the thought of your having to bargain for your health, your life, is really wrong. I'm glad you left. Should you ever face the same kind of situation again, you have plenty of experience to handle…"
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Would Like some advice.....
Started this discussion. Last reply by Trudy Aug 5, 2012. 20 Replies 0 Likes
I am going to be attending an acting workshop in a couple of weeks that has very strict rules on no outside food, juices, and meal planes. There is also a no phone policy that pertains to everyone at…Continue
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Terry replied to Nicole's discussion 'Would Like some advice.....'"Good for you, Nicole! In the end you strongly advocated for yourself when a real world jerk with a little authority tried to compromise your personal safety. If you went to this workshop and this little dictator chose to continue his unthinking…"
Cinderfella replied to Nicole's discussion 'Would Like some advice.....'"Even though it's kind of a moot point now, I was going to say...get yourself a giant handbag and stuff it with all kids of goodies for yourself in case you need them."
Brian Wittman replied to Nicole's discussion 'Would Like some advice.....'"I concur with the rest of the posters. I am happy that you canceled your reservation with this clown. I don't know where these yo-yos get off with telling their clients what foods they can eat, what they can and cannot bring to camp, their…"
acidrock23 replied to Nicole's discussion 'Would Like some advice.....'"For someone who wants to teach acting, he is teaching how to act like a jerk. I carry food everywhere and am always sort of hoping someone will call me on it so I can explain my position to them!"
Shawnmarie left a comment for Nicole"Thanks for the friending. Always nice to meet a fellow actor who's fighting the T1 fight!"
Zoe replied to Nicole's discussion 'Would Like some advice.....'"Yay! I wanted to suggest just that when I first read this thread, but thought it might be important to you. Nothing is worth that level of disrespect. He wouldn't have anything to teach me, even if he were the best at what he does!"
Mike Ratrie replied to Nicole's discussion 'Would Like some advice.....'"With an attitude like that Artistic Director has, it sounds as though you would have been throwing your money away. To put it another way, how does an Artistic Director without empathy or understanding expect to provide a growing/learning experience…"
Shawnmarie replied to Nicole's discussion 'Would Like some advice.....'"I say count yourself as lucky. As an actor, I've always been taught that one of the most important things we do on stage is LISTEN. Sounds like this guy is unable to do that and I wouldn't want to be anywhere near a workshop for which he…"
Nicole replied to Nicole's discussion 'Would Like some advice.....'"So ....here is the verdict...
After an almost 2 hour long distance phone call to NJ with the Artistic Director himself about my Diabetic needs, he decided to come to an "agreement" with me. I have been needing some emergency juice with me…"
Nicole replied to Drea522's discussion 'Where in Canada are you?' in the group Canada Diabetes"London Ontario :)"
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- I hope to use this site to help me through rough days of sugars.
- Date diagnosed
- April 29, 1998
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- At 9:44pm on August 4, 2012, Brian Wittman said…
I am happy to accept your friend request. Thanks! :)
- At 3:01am on August 4, 2012, acidrock23 said…
Thx for the friend add!
- At 4:34pm on August 3, 2012, Shawnmarie said…
Thanks for the friending. Always nice to meet a fellow actor who's fighting the T1 fight!
- At 1:11am on July 26, 2012,
brokenpole said… - Welcome to the family!! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of what you will learn is that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and vent to, if needed.
- At 12:04pm on July 25, 2012,
catlover said… Hi Nicole- Welcome to TuD. We hope you like it here.
- At 10:20am on July 25, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. Please read the BLOGS, the FORUMS, and check out the many GROUPS for much valuable advice and information. WELCOME!!!
- At 9:18am on July 25, 2012,
Doris D said… WELCOME TO OUR LOVING, CARING, AND UNDERSTANDING FAMILY MY FRIEND!!! Great to have you here with us!!!!Please feel free to check out our Forum, Blogs and Groups here!!! If u have any questions please feel free to ask any of us or put it on our forum. To answer any of us back just hit the "comment back "bar under our comments and you will go to our page where you can leave a comment to us and also read abit about us.
Here's a link to help you get to know more about us: http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
- At 7:55am on July 25, 2012,
Stress said…
Welcome to a great site!
- At 7:24am on July 25, 2012,
Linda G said… 
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home Nicole...fellow Canadian!
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups".
Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided.
Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
The resource boxes at the top of the home "Home" page, and
"About us" at the very bottom of your page and every page (the footer), offer you more information still.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for.
Here is a useful link to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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There are also groups here for young people with diabetes, such as....
"Teenagers with Type 1", "College Students with Diabetes", "Young Adults with Diabetes".
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 7:23am on July 25, 2012,
Marie B said… hi Nicole, welcome to the community! let me know if you have any questions about us.
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