I got curious and did a bit of searching since I couldn't really think of anything. Apparently Fender (guitars) was originally amazing, was sold to another company and really degraded in overall quality, and then was purchased back by some of its engineers and returned to a better quality. Pretty nice to see that people who were actually passionate about something regaining control and saving something they loved.
https://www.soundunlimited.co.uk/blogs/articles/fender_timeline
I once had a meltdown when I was suuuuper young after my dad threw away my bowl of salad, which at that point was just the cucumbers I was saving as they were my favorite part. He yelled at me for crying and thought I left them because I didn't like them, my mom comforted me and yelled back at him explaining why I ate that way. One of the many moments that I'm sure compounded until their eventual divorce. Yay traumatic memories! So going to buy some cucumbers when I go to the store next 🤤
I was slightly critical of this post and tone, buuuut after checking all the recent posts...it is quite excessive.
I think the general post about the new instance is perfect, and maybe including a link to a nsfw specific 'new communities' sub that's part of the new instance.
Soooo much appreciation for this 🩷 I think I'll forever mentally twitch when people use dude, man, mate, bro, etc. towards me. I totally know it's done in a gender neutral way, but I still feel a small pang in my heart.
Honestly so lucky that they had all those laser hair removal sessions a year before the world ended 🤭
So true.. I'm super shy and introverted. My extroverted friends who essentially adopted me are the brightest parts of my life. They've allowed me to experience things I never would have and are incredibly patient and understanding when I need me time.
Just a reminder that Tidal is amazing, has higher quality audio, a real shuffle, daily playlists, doesn't shove podcasts in your face, pays artists more, and provides ways to import your playlists over 🩷 I also listen to some pretty obscure music and haven't had issues not finding songs.
Sooo true! Every friend I have that has a partner/so has or is playing BG3 together. I love hearing them talk about their adventures and always giggle when they get to the romantic side of things - never any jealousy, just cheering each other on 🤭
Recently...they've kind of just adopted me. I'm incredibly shy, but I had been going to a little local coffee shop (just to get out of the house) and always tried to be kind and engage with the people working there when they would talk with me. I had a few really emotional weeks, and one of the owners picked up on it. She handed me a note with her number, and let me know I could always talk with her. She ended up inviting me to a little Halloween pumpkin painting night with some of her friends, and I connected with them super well! Now they invite me out to little activities, food, movie nights, etc.
That's kind of how I've meant most of the friends I've had- be kind, be interested, and be present! People get more comfortable the more they see you around, so even if you're a little shy or awkward, someone might extend a hand and bring you into their circle.
It could be that Gemini was unsettled by the user's research about elder abuse, or simply tired of doing its homework.
That's... not how these work. Even if they were capable of feeling unsettled, that's kind of a huge leap from a true or false question.
The interview process is what is causing me the most anxiety right now. Lost my job at the end of June, and I KNOW I need to be looking harder, but I'm just dreading the whole interview process. I've been procrastinating like crazy...I just don't want to relearn a whole culture of a new team; it's so mentally draining. 12 years somewhere and the idea that I have to start all over again...😭
I had been on a fairly low dose of spiro for a little over 2 years and recently asked my doctor if I could discontinue it. She said it should be safe since my testosterone levels had been suppressed for so long and estrogen alone should keep it down now; my last labs coming out to 11ng/dL.
I never really had any issues with it, but I started a new medication that also had the chance to interact with my water/salt levels and wanted to avoid potential complications. It's been 2 weeks so far, and I haven't noticed any rebounding effects... though apparently it can take anywhere from 2-12 weeks for anything noticeable. I've also had absolutely zero libido since transitioning (progesterone didn't help), so waiting to see if that returns and how my next routine labs come out!