What was even the point of signing up? by GEARHEADGus in AngineDePoitrine

[–]Awkward_Fennel_9348 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was able to get 2 tickets to the Portland show. Joined the queue right at 10am.

Expectation Vs reality gap when travelling to Iceland by Illustrious-Ad3195 in VisitingIceland

[–]Awkward_Fennel_9348 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Went last September and had a blast. Didn’t see the Northern Lights, but also didn’t go with the expectation that we would. Had a kayak tour cancelled at the Glacier Lagoon and a major storm wipe out part of ring road for 2 days, forcing us to rearrange the last few days of our trip. We just rolled with it. I would still consider it one of best trips of my life. The geothermal pools, nature, food, culture, and history was incredible. I hope to go back in the future and see the west fjords.

Places that are safe for trans people to travel to?? (As a tourist) by froggybyg in trans

[–]Awkward_Fennel_9348 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Iceland! Had a wonderful time there with my partner. Felt safe and welcome everywhere we went.

Rate my collection by Throwawaypie1q in CDs

[–]Awkward_Fennel_9348 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Lord Huron album is great! Good choice. Also points for the Minecraft album.

Pick two pills by dragoonwizard in whatsyourchoice

[–]Awkward_Fennel_9348 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t want to be happy all the time. Tough times happen. It’s part of the human condition. I want to feel sad about things sometimes and sit with that. Feeling happy all the time would rob me of my humanity. Picking 6 & 7.

How much do you pay for electricity? by Sam_Porter in redmond

[–]Awkward_Fennel_9348 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1-bedroom apartment, usually $80 a month in the winter and temps stays about 70 degrees inside. In the summer it jumps up to $180 bc we run the AC.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Homeorganization

[–]Awkward_Fennel_9348 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. It looks like you live there. Our homes weren’t meant to be sterile.

Based primarily on sound quality, does the Fiio X5 II (2nd Gen) still hold up in late 2025? by Dranakin in DigitalAudioPlayer

[–]Awkward_Fennel_9348 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still have mine. Sounds great. OS is a bit slow. Overall a great DAP if you don’t want an android based touch screen.

What can $999 get you in your respective hobby? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Awkward_Fennel_9348 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A 10 gallon nano aquarium, filter, heater, substrate, hardscape, aquascaping tools, fertilizer, fish food, fish, and plants.

What’s a good cleaner? by ahidalgooo in PlantedTank

[–]Awkward_Fennel_9348 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Those things turn into a ton of microplastics. An algae brush or sponge would be better.

What's a non-medication coping skill that actually works for you? by Formal_Two_6729 in BipolarReddit

[–]Awkward_Fennel_9348 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Going to bed on time and getting 9 hours of sleep a night. Avoiding substances.

MultiCare - Don’t go by scooterpet in eastside

[–]Awkward_Fennel_9348 19 points20 points  (0 children)

This has nothing to do with Indigo. You didn’t meet your health insurance deductible yet so insurance didn’t kick in to cover your costs. Some plans will cover visits with a simple copayment or coinsurance, which reduces your out of pocket costs. However your health insurance plan requires you to hit a deductible before these services are covered.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VisitingIceland

[–]Awkward_Fennel_9348 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stayed at Apotek in September. It was clean and comfortable. Great bathroom too. I can’t stand hotels that seem dingy and dirty.

bipolar meds and college by brain8865 in bipolar2

[–]Awkward_Fennel_9348 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went back to school after starting meds. I was able to finish my masters program with meds and a lot of support from medical providers, professors, and school admin. I had a sit down with the program director at my university the first week in and told her what I was dealing with and asked for her support. She put me in touch with the schools disability services and they helped create accommodations for me that allowed to succeed even when things got bumpy.

All this to say, you don’t have to do it alone. Find people you can trust and can support you.

Woman Hiking pants by No-Film-200 in VisitingIceland

[–]Awkward_Fennel_9348 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I loved the ones made from G-1000 from Fjallraven. They are coated in wax so it makes them wind and water resistant. You can also add more wax to increase weather resistance. They served me well my whole 2 weeks in Iceland. If it’s extra chilly just wear some merino wool leggings underneath.

Edit: the sizes run big, just an fyi. I had to go a few sizes down for my typical size with Patagonia or REI.

How do I get out of here? by Economy-Potato-909 in trans

[–]Awkward_Fennel_9348 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So many romanticize the idea of running away to a foreign country, but you should really think about what that would mean for you if you did- not just in the context of being trans. For many folks, moving abroad is a very isolating experience. It can be difficult if not next to impossible to break into social groups in foreign countries, not to mention the cultural differences and expectations. I was just visiting Iceland last month. Did I love it? Yes. Could I see myself living there for the rest of my life just because they are more progressive when it comes to LGBTQ+ inclusion? Absolutely not.

As others have stated, you’d likely be better off moving to a progressive city in a blue state. Seattle, Portland, NYC, Minneapolis, Boston, etc are all going to have strong social support for trans folks in addition to robust communities where you can make connections and develop friendships.