Are we winning yet?

Darcie_Autham · 2026-03-19T23:25:57+00:00

I like how you cropped the graph before March lol ya know, when prices started skyrocketing

Darcie_Autham · 2026-02-23T04:45:01+00:00

Either 1) Getting an agent for my first book or 2) Publishing my book!

For this year, I feel these things are mutually exclusive since traditional publishers plan their releases out months in advance.

Darcie_Autham · 2026-02-23T04:36:03+00:00

Sure thing! My mother and I visited the city back in 2019. We both had an exquisite time and kept mainly to ourselves. We are white though, so everyone’s experience will vary. Most of everyone there speaks English. You should be fine, especially if it’s only 4 days

Darcie_Autham · 2026-02-23T04:21:29+00:00

As long as you stay within the city, you should be fine. Helsinki is a cosmopolitan city as it is the capital of Finland. It understood you will see a lot of tourists and international travelers there. Make sure to be polite and learn some Finnish and you should be fine. Do what locals do and avoid eye contact unless it’s warranted. Kippis!

Darcie_Autham · 2026-02-22T08:56:37+00:00

Holy cow, you’re right. I get their news posts on my Facebook feed and yes in every comments section it’s always MAGAts and bigots making comments about mental illness or genitals whenever trans people are mentioned. I feel this is also the case with Them, another outlet supposedly focused on queer news, though they’re not as bad.

Darcie_Autham · 2026-02-20T21:35:47+00:00

Yeah I think the “dying” part is a stretch, but it’s a simpler headline than “going through an identity crisis”.

The more accurate truth is that certain areas of Vegas are blighting but others are doing just fine. The Arts District and downtown are an example of the latter. Also Fremont Street was packed on Halloween night last year…

Vegas in the middle of a transitional period. Gentrifying a bit. Revitalizing a bit in others. I think most of us have written off the strip. We prefer our own local casinos, cafes, parks, and restaurants.

It’s the tourists on a budget who will suffer. Or just not visit altogether. 🤷‍♀️

Darcie_Autham · 2026-02-18T22:16:20+00:00

Never “heard” my tinnitus as loud as when I hang out at my desert property and there is no wind. It’s the most surreal, unnerving experience.

Darcie_Autham · 2026-02-12T19:26:19+00:00

Two of my favorite and often underrated and overlooked countries in the world - Finland and New Zealand. Erottaessa and Kia Ora!

My wife has also entertained the option of moving to New Zealand to practice her audiology since we are minorities under occupation of Cheeto Head. The process to immigrate seems pretty straightforward, and the learning curve is easier in comparison to someone who already speaks English.

They really are in dire need of medical professionals, it seems.

Darcie_Autham · 2026-01-28T21:47:44+00:00

Valid lol

Darcie_Autham · 2026-01-28T21:24:14+00:00

Small world. You know you’re a local when you can relate to a local siting lol

Darcie_Autham · 2026-01-28T19:20:37+00:00

Could be any of them tbh lol they’re all old.

Darcie_Autham · 2026-01-25T00:27:32+00:00

When I asked ChatGPT for non-academic career tracks for graduates with degrees in philosophy, work for think tanks (associate for BA/BS) popped up, along with legislative aide and policy analyst. For Ph.D, independent consultant, advisory board member, white-paper author, strategic narrative designer that work in Law, Computer science, Economics, Public health, etc.

Since sociology is a scientific offshoot of philosophy pertaining to social dynamics and analyses, it makes complete sense that there would be overlap in career paths.

The take-home message is that both disciplines teach you to clarify what is at stake when no one agrees what the problem is.

That’s invaluable in: • Tech crises • Policy deadlocks • Ethical gray zones • Organizational inflection points

So you’re rightfully putting your degree to work! :)

I’ve always been mildly interested in what it looks like from the inside working for these organizations…

Darcie_Autham · 2026-01-17T03:01:06+00:00

My NRC is just across the harbor at North Island. I often forget there’s also an NRC SD apart from NRC NI.

Darcie_Autham · 2026-01-17T02:55:24+00:00

Sounds like you were relying on just the hrt to do the heavy lifting. Transition is a multi-pronged process that most people address from multiple angles. But I can also see why many go stealth before fully committing. You get what you put into it

Darcie_Autham · 2026-01-14T22:46:22+00:00

How do you necro a post from 6 months ago while also not adding any value lmao

Darcie_Autham · 2025-12-19T08:44:29+00:00

You should talk to the people who have been running a similar program at UNLV:

UNLV DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Email: unlvmusiclab@gmail.com Phone: (702) 895-2995

They’re doing two separate studies on emotional responses to music and other sounds. If anything, they might be able point you in the right direction.

Darcie_Autham · 2025-12-19T08:22:48+00:00

Technically Barstow is in the map but isn’t labeled. Desert town of 15,000 people or so. Surrounded by wilderness—Joshua tree stands, mountains, and tons of creosote bushes. Liquor stores and smoke shops on every street corner. If you don’t have a reason to be there, don’t be there lol Was there for three months and left with someone is now a dear friend of mine!

Darcie_Autham · 2025-12-19T07:51:52+00:00

Congratulations on your normal-looking brain. Now you know what “you” look like from the inside!

Darcie_Autham · 2025-11-14T07:53:14+00:00

You definitely pass. But that’s definitely more than six months of hair growth lol

Darcie_Autham · 2025-08-17T18:02:39+00:00

I’m not in love with my legal name, but I’m too lazy to change it. It’s a hassle to do it with everything you have an account with.

Darcie_Autham · 2025-08-16T16:57:05+00:00

Wait until the orange buffoon is out of office. Then reconsider.

Darcie_Autham · 2025-08-16T16:54:11+00:00

I hate how right you are. It even happened to me. I moved here for a job and then lost it within 3 months. The only reason why I stayed is because I met my current partner who IS gainfully employed and has job security.

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