Giselle General (she/her)
@gisellegeneral.bsky.social
Survivor, immigrant, workaholic, changemaker in #yeg.
2x city councillor candidate. Writer, artist, nerd.
gisellegeneral.com
2x city councillor candidate. Writer, artist, nerd.
gisellegeneral.com
When one chooses to take a 5 minute cab ride instead of what could have been a very direct 20 minute bus ride because of the real risk of sidewalks being too icy, that's a huge problem for mobility in winter. I can afford the extra $10 on top of the bus fare, not everyone can all the time.
January 25, 2026 at 3:04 AM
When one chooses to take a 5 minute cab ride instead of what could have been a very direct 20 minute bus ride because of the real risk of sidewalks being too icy, that's a huge problem for mobility in winter. I can afford the extra $10 on top of the bus fare, not everyone can all the time.
My carry on luggage, my original one from when I immigrated and I have personalized the design, is officially too big based on the airline guidelines! 😭
Not looking forward to shopping for a teenier one.
Not looking forward to shopping for a teenier one.
January 21, 2026 at 11:39 PM
My carry on luggage, my original one from when I immigrated and I have personalized the design, is officially too big based on the airline guidelines! 😭
Not looking forward to shopping for a teenier one.
Not looking forward to shopping for a teenier one.
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For everyone who wishes they could be watching the #NorthernLights tonight but can't (96% chance of viewing them!), check out the auroracam by Aurora Watch!
autumn.athabascau.ca/auroracamhd....
The cam refreshes ever 10 seconds and the #aurora is dancing fast tonight!
autumn.athabascau.ca/auroracamhd....
The cam refreshes ever 10 seconds and the #aurora is dancing fast tonight!
January 21, 2026 at 7:02 AM
For everyone who wishes they could be watching the #NorthernLights tonight but can't (96% chance of viewing them!), check out the auroracam by Aurora Watch!
autumn.athabascau.ca/auroracamhd....
The cam refreshes ever 10 seconds and the #aurora is dancing fast tonight!
autumn.athabascau.ca/auroracamhd....
The cam refreshes ever 10 seconds and the #aurora is dancing fast tonight!
The playlist at the City Hall rink was perfect for newbie skaters!
90s power ballads
00's inspirational pop songs
The melodic dance instructor inside City Hall teaching people to square dance.
Maybe I'll finally let go of the guides while "My Heart will Go On" is blasting at the speakers. 🤣
90s power ballads
00's inspirational pop songs
The melodic dance instructor inside City Hall teaching people to square dance.
Maybe I'll finally let go of the guides while "My Heart will Go On" is blasting at the speakers. 🤣
January 19, 2026 at 5:17 AM
The playlist at the City Hall rink was perfect for newbie skaters!
90s power ballads
00's inspirational pop songs
The melodic dance instructor inside City Hall teaching people to square dance.
Maybe I'll finally let go of the guides while "My Heart will Go On" is blasting at the speakers. 🤣
90s power ballads
00's inspirational pop songs
The melodic dance instructor inside City Hall teaching people to square dance.
Maybe I'll finally let go of the guides while "My Heart will Go On" is blasting at the speakers. 🤣
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An Edmonton bus shelter and greasy spoon diner you may know. I love the way this spruce turned out and I love making wee little lettering. #yegart
January 18, 2026 at 10:37 PM
An Edmonton bus shelter and greasy spoon diner you may know. I love the way this spruce turned out and I love making wee little lettering. #yegart
Friendly PSA: remember exactly where in your utility room you placed your smoke detector, so you don't get grouchy in the middle of the night searching for that "mysterious beeping noise that something is low battery".
Ask me and my husband how we know. 🤦♀️🤦♂️
Ask me and my husband how we know. 🤦♀️🤦♂️
January 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Friendly PSA: remember exactly where in your utility room you placed your smoke detector, so you don't get grouchy in the middle of the night searching for that "mysterious beeping noise that something is low battery".
Ask me and my husband how we know. 🤦♀️🤦♂️
Ask me and my husband how we know. 🤦♀️🤦♂️
First time seeing this in my groceries! Has this be on more products lately?
January 16, 2026 at 3:35 AM
First time seeing this in my groceries! Has this be on more products lately?
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Yes - they don't aim to plow residential streets down to bare pavement, they aim for a graded 5cm snowpack, but that only happens after they're done arterials. If it snows again, it gets reset and they do arterials again. It's very bad for anyone not in a car.
January 14, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Yes - they don't aim to plow residential streets down to bare pavement, they aim for a graded 5cm snowpack, but that only happens after they're done arterials. If it snows again, it gets reset and they do arterials again. It's very bad for anyone not in a car.
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When I worked at a different library branch, I used to visit a women’s shelter for monthly storytimes. They were generally chaos as the kids were new to storytime structure. I never thought the kids got much out of it until the coordinator told me a story that proved me wrong.
January 14, 2026 at 12:17 AM
When I worked at a different library branch, I used to visit a women’s shelter for monthly storytimes. They were generally chaos as the kids were new to storytime structure. I never thought the kids got much out of it until the coordinator told me a story that proved me wrong.
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I think I'm going to have to walk/ETS tomorrow. This was my commute home today. Videos pulled from my Stories (thus the abrupt end).
Every winter this section floods. Snow and snow maintenance will be why I stop winter commuting.
Every winter this section floods. Snow and snow maintenance will be why I stop winter commuting.
January 13, 2026 at 1:48 AM
I think I'm going to have to walk/ETS tomorrow. This was my commute home today. Videos pulled from my Stories (thus the abrupt end).
Every winter this section floods. Snow and snow maintenance will be why I stop winter commuting.
Every winter this section floods. Snow and snow maintenance will be why I stop winter commuting.
It's quite strange to be the primary target demographic for marketing purposes. Stores and even public events are blasting tunes from my young adult years.
I definitely felt inspired skating at the public rink downtown while listening to 'No One' and 'Gangnam Style'.
I definitely felt inspired skating at the public rink downtown while listening to 'No One' and 'Gangnam Style'.
January 13, 2026 at 1:00 AM
It's quite strange to be the primary target demographic for marketing purposes. Stores and even public events are blasting tunes from my young adult years.
I definitely felt inspired skating at the public rink downtown while listening to 'No One' and 'Gangnam Style'.
I definitely felt inspired skating at the public rink downtown while listening to 'No One' and 'Gangnam Style'.
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Attending a #TRBAM workshop today on "transforming the rider experience with innovation." I'm hoping we get into a meaty discussion of what innovation and tech can solve for -- as well as when tech and AI are just window dressing, or more sinisterly, pull resources away from the real solutions.
January 11, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Attending a #TRBAM workshop today on "transforming the rider experience with innovation." I'm hoping we get into a meaty discussion of what innovation and tech can solve for -- as well as when tech and AI are just window dressing, or more sinisterly, pull resources away from the real solutions.
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I teach bystander intervention for a living and have taught de-escalation to law enforcement.
Trust me when I say that bottle girls, gas station clerks, strippers, front desk employees at hotels and airports, baristas, etc. have better de-escalation skills than any cop I've ever seen.
Trust me when I say that bottle girls, gas station clerks, strippers, front desk employees at hotels and airports, baristas, etc. have better de-escalation skills than any cop I've ever seen.
January 8, 2026 at 8:44 PM
I teach bystander intervention for a living and have taught de-escalation to law enforcement.
Trust me when I say that bottle girls, gas station clerks, strippers, front desk employees at hotels and airports, baristas, etc. have better de-escalation skills than any cop I've ever seen.
Trust me when I say that bottle girls, gas station clerks, strippers, front desk employees at hotels and airports, baristas, etc. have better de-escalation skills than any cop I've ever seen.
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Happy Purrsday from adoptable kitty, Thumper! This sweetie loves sticking close by for company and she loves her lap snuggles, she is going to be such a warm and wonderful forever family member! Thumper is 4 years old and she is looking to be the one and only animal in her child free forever home.
January 8, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Happy Purrsday from adoptable kitty, Thumper! This sweetie loves sticking close by for company and she loves her lap snuggles, she is going to be such a warm and wonderful forever family member! Thumper is 4 years old and she is looking to be the one and only animal in her child free forever home.
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📢 #HireIndigenous - Two weeks left! Calling Indigenous storytellers worldwide 🌎✨ #TheMagazine is open for pitches for our next issue on environmentalism. We’re looking for Indigenous journalists, artists, and creators with bold ideas and narratives that put our planet and communities at the center.
December 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
📢 #HireIndigenous - Two weeks left! Calling Indigenous storytellers worldwide 🌎✨ #TheMagazine is open for pitches for our next issue on environmentalism. We’re looking for Indigenous journalists, artists, and creators with bold ideas and narratives that put our planet and communities at the center.
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I hope folks with a disability in my neighbourhood don’t need to take the bus this winter.
January 8, 2026 at 3:10 AM
I hope folks with a disability in my neighbourhood don’t need to take the bus this winter.
Today is my husband's bike to work day and he came home injured! He hurt his shoulder trying to help push a car stuck in the snow. 👀 We're hoping it's not dislocated!
#yegBike #yegWinter
#yegBike #yegWinter
January 8, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Today is my husband's bike to work day and he came home injured! He hurt his shoulder trying to help push a car stuck in the snow. 👀 We're hoping it's not dislocated!
#yegBike #yegWinter
#yegBike #yegWinter
Happy New Year! 🥳
The husband-and-wife annual Budget Deliberation Day meeting was a success! It was nice to have a chance to see where we spent too much, not as much, spending plans for the year and calculate our individual and joint net worth. It's surprisingly romantic!
The husband-and-wife annual Budget Deliberation Day meeting was a success! It was nice to have a chance to see where we spent too much, not as much, spending plans for the year and calculate our individual and joint net worth. It's surprisingly romantic!
January 2, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Happy New Year! 🥳
The husband-and-wife annual Budget Deliberation Day meeting was a success! It was nice to have a chance to see where we spent too much, not as much, spending plans for the year and calculate our individual and joint net worth. It's surprisingly romantic!
The husband-and-wife annual Budget Deliberation Day meeting was a success! It was nice to have a chance to see where we spent too much, not as much, spending plans for the year and calculate our individual and joint net worth. It's surprisingly romantic!
Resolutions are better set up during one's birthday than in the New Year. It's more personal and also less pressure.
December 31, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Resolutions are better set up during one's birthday than in the New Year. It's more personal and also less pressure.
Friendly PSA: this is the time to review and purge your phone of photos and apps that you don't need! I had to delete and backup my stuff since I'm giving my old phone to my brother and OMG I didn't realize how may THOUSANDS of photos I have every year!
December 30, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Friendly PSA: this is the time to review and purge your phone of photos and apps that you don't need! I had to delete and backup my stuff since I'm giving my old phone to my brother and OMG I didn't realize how may THOUSANDS of photos I have every year!
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Pro tip: shovel the sidewalk for the old lady who lives next door.
December 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Pro tip: shovel the sidewalk for the old lady who lives next door.
#yegTransit review: taking the bus to downtown this Christmas Eve is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
So glad that this option is very doable so my husband didn't have to drive tonight.
So glad that this option is very doable so my husband didn't have to drive tonight.
December 25, 2025 at 5:55 AM
#yegTransit review: taking the bus to downtown this Christmas Eve is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
So glad that this option is very doable so my husband didn't have to drive tonight.
So glad that this option is very doable so my husband didn't have to drive tonight.
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#ArtAdventCalendar 22: a tumbling-blocks geometric #RugHooking work-in-progress. Started in February 2020, IIRC.
December 24, 2025 at 10:51 PM
#ArtAdventCalendar 22: a tumbling-blocks geometric #RugHooking work-in-progress. Started in February 2020, IIRC.
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What’s the difference between a Christmas alphabet and the regular alphabet?
The Christmas alphabet has Noel.
The Christmas alphabet has Noel.
December 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
What’s the difference between a Christmas alphabet and the regular alphabet?
The Christmas alphabet has Noel.
The Christmas alphabet has Noel.
#ArtAdventCalendar Day 24: a project I literally started last night and might finish today! Upycling fabric creatively is something I really enjoy. This is a fidget quilt for seniors with dementia. I made one for my MIL years ago and I hope to make more to donate. 🥰
December 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
#ArtAdventCalendar Day 24: a project I literally started last night and might finish today! Upycling fabric creatively is something I really enjoy. This is a fidget quilt for seniors with dementia. I made one for my MIL years ago and I hope to make more to donate. 🥰