Apparently in the Alpha Quadrant

Well not these days! Postal services were actually one of the first institutions to start using a ML based image classifier to determine zip codes automatically from people’s hand writing. I could easily see something like that existing for X-rays to auto-classify package contents if they wanted. That being said, I agree that they haven’t seemed motivated to implement that (thank goodness).

That’s super interesting! Seems like difficulty to juggle all of that tbh, but it makes sense.

I can definitely increase my caloric intake a little bit. To be honest, I usually hit 1700+ since I’m not super strict. But I think I just need to be a lot more focused I suppose. It’s so hard to lose weight at this point.

Yeah I use MyFitnessPal right now to track my calories. I’m aiming for 1600 calories a day which is kinda hard. I skip breakfast and sometimes lunch but I’m vegan so my meals tend to be carb-forward. I try and eat things like just Tofu

I don’t understand her hate. I don’t understand how someone could have access to the best this world has to offer and - in exchange - uses their time and power to injure people who have done nothing to them. If I had more than $10mil, you’d never hear from me again. I’d be in a different country every month. Staying at hotels and eating good food. I’d probably only use my phone to map to the nearest train station. I can’t even fathom wasting my money and time trying to physically injure people who are doing nothing but existing. The biggest insult to injury is that she’s a children’s book author. Hell, Harry Potter ironically was my escape as a kid. Dreaming of a world where I could be anything through the power of magic.

I know everything I’ve said has been addressed ad nauseam, but I just truly can’t wrap my head around this vitriolic, vile, behavior.

Thanks! Yes while I’m waiting for my shipment, I’m going to spend time figuring that all out. I’ll reach out to you if I hit a wall in my understanding.

Sorry that I’m late to the party. My egg cracked last month. 31 MTF and I’m also figuring things out. My wife is also cis and she’s also struggling to support me. I’ve been all over the emotional map these days. I have a daughter, but she’s only a baby so maybe that’s a bit easier to deal with. I’m not really through this journey so I’m not much help in terms of advice, but you’re definitely not alone.

I’m not on HRT and I’m still learning about it. I’m a newbie. But as someone who has struggled with depression, I advocate constantly for therapy. I feel like hormones have got to impact your brain chemistry in a myriad of ways. If you can afford therapy (if you’re not still going) and checking in with your doctor, I think that would be a good idea.

I’m sorry you’re going through such a hard time. Don’t forget to reach out to your support system. Sometimes a coffee date with an old friend or a call to a family (chosen or not) can be just as healing as an hour of therapy. I hope you know people care about you and you matter.

Personally, I went to therapy on Friday and my therapist said “we are in crisis mode”. I’m still new to my transition and even though that language is scary, it was very affirming to recognize that - yes - I’m scared and uncertain and learning a lot of things all at once. My life is changing. She also said “get used to feeling uncomfortable”, which is so hard for me. But her recognition of some hard facts about my current situation grounded me and gave me a courage to try some more daring things as part of my pre-HRT transition.

I am a woman.

I definitely love Life is Strange and Stardew Valley! But Stardew Valley stresses me out lol I know it’s supposed to be relaxing but the day/night cycles give me anxiety to get stuff done quickly before seasons/years end.

Maybe I’ll do Unpacking or Skyrim but try it in 3rd person?

I know what you mean. The implication in Jadzia’s statement is that she’s typically adhering to straight relationships depending on her gender identity at the time. That being said, if you watch the show and are willing to be a little generous, you can make the claim that she’s pansexual. The actress explicitly has said she wanted to portray her character as pansexual. Also, the trill retain the memories and wisdom of previous partners. It’s hard to imagine that Jadzia wouldn’t feel attraction to her previous partners. In fact, if you watch DS9 S04E05 - Rejoined you’ll see Jadzia kiss her former wife and claim she still feels love for her. In addition, that kiss was one of the first televised lesbian kisses!

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Cool! Installing Arch was surprisingly easy. Just a few minor issues. Plus I have a MacBook Pro with the touch bar (not my choice) and I am struggling to get that working with the recommended packages but beyond that it’s not too bad.

Kung Pao Enter the Fist. Warning: you must be immature and somewhat comfortable with jokes that might not have aged well. I haven’t watched it since I was a teen, but I remember thinking it was hilarious back then…

Maybe just stick with Space Balls and The Room.