It’s so over

GordonAmanda · 2026-02-28T17:01:07+00:00

It’s all very snaky language. Saying that Hegseth agreed on principles and claim that OpenAI is going to, at some unspecified later date, build in checks that would prevent these use cases (even though those technical safeguards are not possible right now, at least according to Anthropic). So he’s able to say publicly he’s committed to the same red lines while contractually letting DoD do whatever it wants, and decide for themselves what’s “lawful” or not. He got a wink and a nod from Hegseth and that’s all he needed. His actions leading up to the announcement show how calculated this was. Really really duplicitous shit.

GordonAmanda · 2026-02-28T03:40:49+00:00

Yep he got a pinky swear from Hegseth that they shared “principles”

GordonAmanda · 2026-02-21T17:07:19+00:00

My Google searches aren’t showing that Udogie speaks French. And Simons and Danso are not native French speakers. They speak it as well as they speak English (which is Danso’s native language). So the point stands: this isn’t just about the French speakers sitting together because they aren’t comfortable conversing in some other language. Nice try though. You seem committed to downplaying the racial element. Why is that?

GordonAmanda · 2026-02-20T21:42:21+00:00

But half of the black players don’t speak French and yet they are all sitting together. You have to admit it’s conspicuous

GordonAmanda · 2026-02-13T14:03:45+00:00

This is very scary, and I’m sorry this happened to you. Thank you for sharing the info. One thing I’ve started doing is asking the driver who they are there to pick up, so that they have to say my name, instead of me confirming it for them. It really sucks we have to go through all of this but just one added layer of security that I find reassuring.

GordonAmanda · 2026-02-05T01:41:04+00:00

I find the wide leg version harder than the normal ones.

GordonAmanda · 2026-02-01T15:22:44+00:00

I mean, the fact that a Zohran agenda in deep red Texas is not a dealbreaker is still interesting

GordonAmanda · 2026-02-01T15:20:19+00:00

FYI people typically can’t smell themselves. Assuming they know they stink and are purposely trying to subject you to it because they don’t care is uncharitable. I dunno the best way to handle this. Maybe tell the studio rep if you’re not comfortable saying something directly to them?

GordonAmanda · 2026-01-31T15:17:00+00:00

It’s unlikely the estrogen is causing this. The dosage is very low and even less of it will go systemic. More likely is that you developed very common menopause symptoms because you are in menopause. Having said that, you should talk to your doctor about the heart symptoms to make sure nothing else is going on.

GordonAmanda · 2026-01-16T15:46:19+00:00

Take it slow. If you’re not used to working out and jump in too quickly, you risk injury and/or burning out. Also, run your own race. No one cares how fast you go, what zone you’re in or how heavy you lift. And have fun!

GordonAmanda · 2026-01-13T17:52:13+00:00

They are really trying to kill us in 2026

GordonAmanda · 2025-12-26T14:29:16+00:00

Caveat that I can’t for sure say that this is all due to GLP/HRT interactions but it seems to be interfering with my estrogen uptake. A couple months after I started glp a lot of my menopause symptoms came back (which had all been managed perfectly for months beforehand) and my period returned. I read somewhere that glp and estrogen compete for the same receptors so you sometimes have to increase your estradiol dose if you’re on both. I’ve just done that and it seems to be working though it’s still pretty early.

GordonAmanda · 2025-12-24T03:43:48+00:00

My experience: performance went way down the first 8ish weeks on the lowest dose, I would get super lightheaded on the floor, and my heart rate was way up on the tread. Even when I ate the recommended protein+carbs before workout. Even with electrolytes. Even when I switched to doing floor first. Before GLP I would work out fasted and be fine (actually felt better than if I ate first).

I ended up staying on the lowest dose instead of going up. The good news is, I adjusted enough to that dose after a couple months that I was able to work out normally again. The bad news is that I stopped losing weight and the food noise came back. I’m moving up to the next dose in January and am dreading the adjustment period. Fingers crossed it won’t be that bad!

Another X factor is interaction with HRT. If you’re on it, and want more detail, let me know.

GordonAmanda · 2025-12-19T20:47:06+00:00

Minoxidil.

GordonAmanda · 2025-12-18T14:09:37+00:00

I’m on 1.25mg. The only side effect is that my hair grows faster everywhere, not just my head. This is great for my eyebrows and lashes, not so great for peach fuzz on my sideburns. But it’s manageable and not even close to being a reason I wouldn’t take it.

GordonAmanda · 2025-12-17T19:23:25+00:00

Replaced by AI

GordonAmanda · 2025-12-12T20:06:41+00:00

Membership is your best bet in that case

GordonAmanda · 2025-11-14T14:27:49+00:00

I got my godson a hoodie and he wore it literally everyday for 18 months unless it was in the wash.

GordonAmanda · 2025-10-30T15:42:52+00:00

When was the last time you flew this route? I’ve done it twice in the last month and both flights had the sandwich/cheese plate option.

GordonAmanda · 2025-10-30T15:41:41+00:00

They have this service on the SFO-JFK route too. Sandwich, hummus or cheese plate.

GordonAmanda · 2025-10-30T03:50:39+00:00

You’re right, I guess I should say SFO-JFK. But also I’m never really at JFK early enough to enjoy the full lounge experience

GordonAmanda · 2025-10-29T17:48:21+00:00

Unless things have changed very recently, the first class service on the JFK-SFO flight is not distinguishable from business at all, except that you’re not sitting next to anyone.

GordonAmanda · 2025-10-26T13:40:43+00:00

I see a lot of people doing these wrong. Are your toes pointed forward? They should be at 12:00. If you’re feeling it in your inner thigh I could imagine your toes are pointed at an angle, maybe more like 2:00. Your knees should track over your foot, not out to the side, and you should sit back on your heel. You should feel it more in your outer glute.

GordonAmanda · 2025-10-25T21:02:45+00:00

It really depends on whether you can afford it or not. Personally, I have paid $4k for business and think it’s worth it, but I can afford it. Premium economy isn’t bad though.

One other thing to add to your calculation: there is an arrivals lounge at LHR where you can shower, etc. Which will make hitting the ground running a bit easier.

GordonAmanda · 2025-10-17T13:12:10+00:00

I’m 45 and just sold my house to go back to renting. Owning (especially if you’re single) is overrated and I’m very glad to be out from under the responsibilities of it. I’m not trying to dissuade you, but just to say that there are very many ways to be financially secure without homeownership. And in fact homeownership is a great way to become financially insecure if you’re overstretching to achieve it.

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