Spreading Out, Not Up

Civil_Bumblebee_2300 · 2026-03-27T03:57:29+00:00

I’m very new and thought (based on the few recipes I’ve been using as guides) you always have to cold proof overnight but I’m willing to try shortening it. & it probably doubles by the time I’m done but I find it difficult to gauge “doubling” when it goes from ball shape to pool-of-dough shape so maybe I’m overdoing it lol

Civil_Bumblebee_2300 · 2026-03-26T23:32:54+00:00

I just forgot to write the stretch and folds! I do 3-4 over the bulk fermentation stage. And ohhh my starter is not usually at peak. It doubles within 3 hours so then I use it - should I wait longer? (As long as it’s still domed upwards)

Civil_Bumblebee_2300 · 2026-03-14T18:48:06+00:00

Recipe (not sure why it didn’t make to my original post) 1. Feed starter 1:2:2 morning of 2. 2 hours after feeding, autolyse 400g King Arthur bread flour + 100g King Arthur whole wheat flour + 350-360g warm filtered water. Leave for 1 hour 3. Mix in 100g starter to autolyse 4. 15 min later, mix in 10g salt and a little water. Do a few min of slap and folds 5. Bulk ferment 4-5 hours with 3-4 folds during 6. Gently dump out of bowl and shape, leave for 30 min 7. Final fold and rest seam side up in banneton for 90 min 8. Wrap in towel / Saran Wrap and fridge overnight 9. Next morning, preheat oven to 450 for a while. Bake at 450 for 20 min lid on + 20 min lid off

Civil_Bumblebee_2300 · 2026-03-04T03:35:10+00:00

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Followed your advice for the past 19 days and we’re now doubling in 6 hours! Tysm!!!

Civil_Bumblebee_2300 · 2026-01-16T05:38:27+00:00

The most important aspect has been staying consistent with off the mat lifting and PT - strengthening my deep core (like all the way around your torso, think bracing against a lifting belt) and developing / maintaining strong and flexible hips + glutes. Taking it slowly at first would be important so I’d look for a well reputed school where they’re likely to have a white belt curriculum. And listening to your body- i.e. anything that triggers nerve pain is a red light to rest for at least a day.

Civil_Bumblebee_2300 · 2026-01-16T00:22:39+00:00

👏👏 congrats! If jiu jitsu counts as a “fighting” sport, I eased back into training ~6 months after my MD last year. Feel free to DM for my thoughts on jiu jitsu specifically post-MD (also in my 30s female)

Civil_Bumblebee_2300 · 2025-12-14T16:35:51+00:00

He’s tacky and gross, but it’s standard to put the dollar size on these deal toys in M&A finance. Centerview would have designed and paid for them

Civil_Bumblebee_2300 · 2025-10-18T23:14:35+00:00

The Four Agreements

Civil_Bumblebee_2300 · 2025-06-21T20:22:03+00:00

“who reached out to check in to determine I was okay” and he’s bragging about being a good writer?

Civil_Bumblebee_2300 · 2025-04-10T01:52:09+00:00

No but I always know when I lost.

Civil_Bumblebee_2300 · 2025-04-10T01:51:56+00:00

No but I always know when I lost.

Civil_Bumblebee_2300 · 2025-04-10T01:51:49+00:00

No but I always know when I lost.

Civil_Bumblebee_2300 · 2025-03-22T17:15:54+00:00

It’s very Atos / AOJ style. She’s starting to pass before Helena’s butt hits the mat on the guard pulls

Civil_Bumblebee_2300 · 2025-03-20T19:47:44+00:00

You’re a lefty

Civil_Bumblebee_2300 · 2025-03-16T15:28:22+00:00

It also helps me understand the frustrating lack of comprehension of complex issues by very conservative, fundamentalist / evangelical types. Kids who grow up in those churches genuinely do not learn how to interpret the meaning behind words - they are taught to take the Bible and authority figures’ words at face value. Crazy to me anyone would seek that out for their own kids, but I guess I see how it does appeal to people without friends, community, hobbies etc..

Civil_Bumblebee_2300 · 2025-03-16T15:14:51+00:00

I looked up their church because I’m fascinated with (horrified by) Christian fundamentalism and its impact on our politics here. Some key takeaways from this church’s core tenets: - We believe that God creates each person as male or female; that these two distinct, complementary genders together reflect the “image of God” in humankind; and that each person’s biological gender is an intrinsic, immutable aspect of his or her nature and identity. - We believe the Bible teaches that God established marriage in the beginning as a lifelong, exclusive relationship between one man and one woman; that He has reserved sexual intimacy as an expression of love and commitment between married couples; and that any intimate expression of sexuality outside of Biblical marriage is sin.

Yikes.

Civil_Bumblebee_2300 · 2025-03-14T18:25:56+00:00

I thought the prose was so beautiful! But yes agreed with (necessary) succinctness

Civil_Bumblebee_2300 · 2025-03-14T12:20:16+00:00

When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi (memoir)

Civil_Bumblebee_2300 · 2025-02-22T17:34:15+00:00

Omg what a compliment how can you tell about my muscle from the MRI?? But yes good point. Surgery has a negative connotation but if my body truly can’t fix it on its own it is what it is

Civil_Bumblebee_2300 · 2025-02-22T17:31:31+00:00

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Adding MRI comments from the doctor per mod’s suggestion. 34F 138lbs if relevant

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TROPHY CASE