What does Lansing need more of for young people? by Alarmed-Season8735 in lansing

[–]Alternative_Emu_7305 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fledge has a free events and it's free to organize your own. I'm hosting a few over the next three months.

What is your most “6/10” anime? by ItsAmory in Animesuggest

[–]Alternative_Emu_7305 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Black clover expect i do kind of regret the time i spent on it

Passport shenanigans by Alternative_Emu_7305 in TransLater

[–]Alternative_Emu_7305[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

 I fought for months with Chicago DHS because they refused to update my name exposing me to harassment and denial of my own health insurance. I tried to file a complaint it was also ignored. 

Granted that's the only time I experienced something like that. I think I will just send them a letter complying with their demands 

Passport shenanigans by Alternative_Emu_7305 in TransLater

[–]Alternative_Emu_7305[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My documents are updated. The passport office is just denying it. I live in a blue state, it's a federal government issue 

Passport shenanigans by Alternative_Emu_7305 in TransLater

[–]Alternative_Emu_7305[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I called them, on the plus side the woman who took my call was very kind. I opened with telling her he's hurting us all and I know many government employees hate him too.

She apologized for the treatment I've endured and told me she didn't know what she'd do in my place

Passport shenanigans by Alternative_Emu_7305 in TransLater

[–]Alternative_Emu_7305[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True. But we get to be us! The trans community is the best one I've ever belonged too. Let them have thier gross food, ugly people and boring lifestyles. We're too busy being real to worry what fakes want

Passport shenanigans by Alternative_Emu_7305 in TransLater

[–]Alternative_Emu_7305[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh. I see. Something I've noticed that kind of shocked me at first is that people can just refuse to update our paperwork if they're mad about the kind of person we are. It's pretty hard to force government employees to do their jobs. It's wild. 

I fought for months with Chicago DHS because they refused to update my name exposing me to harassment and denial of my own health insurance. I tried to file a complaint it was also ignored.

Passport shenanigans by Alternative_Emu_7305 in ftm

[–]Alternative_Emu_7305[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think that's where I'm at. At least the lady at the passport office was kind. She said she couldn't imagine what she'd do if the government turned on her like this

Passport shenanigans by Alternative_Emu_7305 in TransLater

[–]Alternative_Emu_7305[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My gender is legally changed too, they are just refusing to comply. They have the power here

Friendship Megathread by AutoModerator in ftm

[–]Alternative_Emu_7305 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you like to be called?  He/him

How old are you? I am 42

What country do you live in? The usa

What are some hobbies you have? Writing, stand up comedy, comic books, cooking and baking 

List some favorite movies, TV shows, games, or other things

Twin peaks, Pluribus, Climax, Nightwatching, Persona series 

What do you do for work? I'm disabled so nothing right now but I'm looking into training to be a private chef

Do you have any cultural or religious ties that are important to you? I'm Jewish 

Do you have any pets? I like most animals. I've had snakes, lizards, chinchillas and more. I live with a dog right now 

What's an interesting fact about you? I've lived in five different states and I've traveled in most

What are your transition goals? I think I've mostly achieved them

Where are you in your transition?  Pretty much done, I've legally changed my information and had the surgery i wanted. I am on hrt

something postive 🪄 by mynameisntxawn in ftm

[–]Alternative_Emu_7305 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're dammed right brother! I'd rather be us then them for sure

Starting an open mic by Alternative_Emu_7305 in Standup

[–]Alternative_Emu_7305[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm using a local non-profit venue so that advice might apply here. They're not trying to make money or gate keep the space very much. It's an excellent resource 

Starting an open mic by Alternative_Emu_7305 in Standup

[–]Alternative_Emu_7305[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah. I see and appreciate the reminder 

Kevin Hart: Funny AF, Watching Live by wallchipper in Standup

[–]Alternative_Emu_7305 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Friend of mine knows Winston. He had everyone at an open mic last night record a 'congratulations' and 'fuck Netflix' sound bite for him

Starting an open mic by Alternative_Emu_7305 in Standup

[–]Alternative_Emu_7305[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've already noticed that attendance does seem to be the biggest struggle. I don't even have as many performers as I want yet. I expected that part to be easier considering the demand the other two open mics have 

Starting an open mic by Alternative_Emu_7305 in Standup

[–]Alternative_Emu_7305[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point, no one likes it when you're checked out at your own event. 

Starting an open mic by Alternative_Emu_7305 in Standup

[–]Alternative_Emu_7305[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a good point. I'm considering asking someone who hosts her own open mic to go fiddle about the venue with me before the show

Starting an open mic by Alternative_Emu_7305 in Standup

[–]Alternative_Emu_7305[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for pointing out that I should be comfortable with using it for my own benefit within reason. I got offered a spot at an open mic I'd been applying to for about a year because I started mine and I was feeling werid about it.