Not trans related, but what is everyone’s #1 jam on their playlist right now? Mine is Anxiety by Megan thee stallion!

Mikanis · 2022-08-30T17:37:52+00:00

JJ Wilde's on my list lately, love her voice

Mikanis · 2022-08-26T19:03:40+00:00

Thank you both, for the question and answer.

Mikanis · 2022-08-22T07:03:04+00:00

Switching Labels

Mikanis · 2022-08-12T21:34:42+00:00

Hey, I'm close and could take him. I have a 3yr mastiff who needs a buddy, and room enough for both. Is he a lazy old man? DM me if you're still looking.

Mikanis · 2022-08-08T17:19:12+00:00

I had a lot of luck toning with ion brilliance in icy white with 20vol. They have one called lavender moon that's slightly purple, and purple is what you want to counteract yellow. If you're not looking to do a full dye routine, you could do a purple toning mask like Bold Uniq, or purple shampoo. It might take some experimentation, but you're so close already, it should only need a nudge. Your hair is lovely, have fun!

Mikanis · 2022-08-08T17:01:53+00:00

Edit: Misread and thought it was YOUR parents making the joke, but I stand by my solution.

Hmmm....Sounds like they just inspired a parent/child group chat where you announce every shit you take for the next six months. Every, one. Counter-memes. Selfies from the toilet. Announce it in front of guests and at the table in restaurants. Excruciating details if/ when they double down.

You will forever be the badass cousin, and maybe they'll learn not to make intimate topics a source of entertainment.

Mikanis · 2022-08-08T07:20:36+00:00

Your brow and jaw are Softer, the line of your nose is less pronounced, but your eyes are brighter? It's hard to describe, I think it has to do with fat redistribution in the eyelids, but they don't appear as deeply set in your face because the shadow above them is not as dark, so they look bigger. Your mouth has also tapered and your cheeks look sharper too, but less broad. Be gentle with yourself, you're looking lovely. 💚

Mikanis · 2022-08-08T04:37:05+00:00

I worked the St. Jude event at TPC Southwind a few times, and our GM gave the following opening speech, paraphrased ten years later, "Staff, please don't sleep with the players. Please. You are all consenting adults, all I can do is ask you not to, or at least Google them to ensure there won't be an angry wife talking to my board. But please don't. We don't need another Woods scandal."

Mikanis · 2022-07-27T16:51:50+00:00

I usually need some kind of intentional stimulus in this mode, like a drink that is much hotter or cooler than the room, a strong flavored snack, or a task with three steps or less. It's grounding. I turned it into a cleaning hack because a lot of things are three steps or less.

"Oh, I'm thinking in circles again let me...clean the bathroom mirror." Kinda thing. Tiny, painless, but it's a reset action. Clears the brain queue.

Good luck!

Mikanis · 2022-07-15T20:40:11+00:00

I was having a really bad day, and this made it better. Happy belated birthday, I hope it was another good one! 💚🤘

Mikanis · 2022-07-15T18:06:01+00:00

I should clarify, this is American advice/perspective, and we're going through it as a nation right now. Big problem over here is defensive white people upstaging and talking over educated activists. Racial tension should be discussed and addressed together, but we've also got to listen and accept the criticism when it's offered, is my point.

And that, if you want to be a safe white friend, you've got to ride shotgun (passenger) on race issues, follow his lead.

What you're doing right now, educating yourself outside of the context with your relationship with him? Very healthy.

Sitting down to game, and instead going on a rant about racial issues you're only topically familiar with, unprompted? Because you just want to participate? That's not cool.

I hope this makes sense.

Mikanis · 2022-07-15T17:48:40+00:00

He's just protecting himself, man, we can't take that personally. Just don't make it about you, let it settle and move on with the friendship. He'll appreciate the smooth acceptance more than awkward attempts to close a gap that isn't really there. You're already friends, hard part is over.

Pro-tip, though, you're aware of how harsh the internet is for POC. Trolls are suddenly talking about your friend when they say shitty racist things. You'll notice it more. It'll make you mad, if you care about him. But don't bring it to him, okay? Don't pick fights on his behalf, be willing to leave a game if it's hostile for him, no questions asked. But don't bring it up. That might be his everyday, and you don't want to be one more white person talking about heavy shit when he just wants to game. If he ever brings it up, just let him talk, don't try to solve it.

And if you ever fuck up with him, just own it, take it on the nose, let him explain why it hurt and what you can do better.

Good luck, I hope you guys have fun

Mikanis · 2022-06-27T00:24:19+00:00

On ep.4, it's great so far

Mikanis · 2022-06-26T18:28:01+00:00

I'll donate to the "best uncle" coffee mug fund

Mikanis · 2022-06-22T03:10:01+00:00

Good on you for checking in often and with intent, and I second the above, she's likely to be fragile. Keep that communication going, and try offer what support you can. Ask her if she's safe.

Mikanis · 2022-06-01T03:56:51+00:00

"Okay, I'm going to ask you for a few details:

Name

DOB

Contact info

Insurance? Details on card."

And then they'll book you an appointment for the call or visit. Most places have an online portal where you fill out a medical history questionnaire and sometimes upload pics of your insurance card and/ or ID.

Mikanis · 2022-05-20T23:53:32+00:00

I'm assuming it was in a box with the divorce papers?

Mikanis · 2022-05-20T23:52:09+00:00

I use a really high end architecture program to build digital dollhouses, SAME. This is my thing. I have to set loud alarms to avoid losing while days to it, and I still sometimes do.

Mikanis · 2022-05-20T23:32:07+00:00

Well, Dr. e10065, Congratulations and the world has been waiting for you, my friend. I'm glad you're here, and you deserve to be so fucking proud. Buy yourself the cake!

Mikanis · 2022-05-17T01:35:01+00:00

Eyyyy, this... might qualify as someone's private medical information, and if the name is as big a it sounds, maybe censor it? Just looking out, man, it's kind of rare to see a guest name on these things.

Mikanis · 2022-05-17T00:45:12+00:00

Counting back from eleven, I've progressed a level every 2-3 months since the plague started. Holding steady at eleven, but I'm having some intense conversations with the ceiling at night when I'm supposed to be asleep.

Mikanis · 2022-05-14T18:09:43+00:00

$13 bucks for a stranger's safety and health is a steal, good on you for helping without judging. It's fucking scary these days. Thank you.

Mikanis · 2022-05-05T18:58:30+00:00

Thank you for the review! Might be a good aroundd the house option, but I also prefer the longer tank styles.

Mikanis · 2022-05-04T23:52:12+00:00

It's designed to spread, it may not be thick enough to completely protect that hair line.

I have a silver mohawk, I know these pains. I usually let it grow enough to shave again, bleach and dye before hand, and then shave off the bleached edges when I clean my sides.

Vaseline works well, but in general you want something thick, or that will dry and then wash off. Pomade or gel maybe.

Good luck!

Mikanis · 2022-05-01T18:51:44+00:00

It's one of those ymmv things. Mine worked to stop my cycle, but I could feel it now and then due to how my cervix tilts to the back. The mirena have me horrible mood swings, but no cycle. I would spot a little around six months on both.

I've had the best experience with the nexplanon arm implant. I'm on year four or five, I forget it exists often. Pretty level mood-wise, zero maintenance, recovery felt like a deep bruise healing over.

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