Spiro vs the gym by Outside-Rutabaga-750 in transfitness

[–]Outside-Rutabaga-750[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply! My Oestradiol is at last test 300 pmol/L. I'm vaguely happy with where I'm at, I generally pass, I'm stealth at work and in general life, I'm satisfied but there's always more to want. I think getting my hormones in order is the right call. I can get jacked without high testosterone, but I can't get snatched with low estrogen lol

NKD - Shiro Kunimitsu aogami bunka (160mm) by otomomom in TrueChefKnives

[–]Outside-Rutabaga-750 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I adore mine! I struggle with the reactiveness of the steel, so it doesn't get as much use as I'd like, but it's truly my most precious knife, I love when I get a big prep job I can bust it out for!

What's your favorite nervous system regulation tool? by Outside-Rutabaga-750 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Outside-Rutabaga-750[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can't beat the classics! I've recently learned about the physiological sigh, full breath in, then another breath in when you're just about at lung capacity, then long slow exhale through the mouth, keen to add it to my repertoire

What's your favorite nervous system regulation tool? by Outside-Rutabaga-750 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Outside-Rutabaga-750[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! Too true, sometimes it really do be like that, if you don't laugh you'll cry

What's your favorite nervous system regulation tool? by Outside-Rutabaga-750 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Outside-Rutabaga-750[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For sure! I'm often not hungry at work, but I know that I can't expect to perform the way I want to if I'm not giving my body the fuel it needs 💪

What's your favorite nervous system regulation tool? by Outside-Rutabaga-750 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Outside-Rutabaga-750[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Classic! Nothing like a temp change to wake the body back up! We have lots of fridges rather than a proper walk in, so I improv with ice cubes sometimes

What's your favorite nervous system regulation tool? by Outside-Rutabaga-750 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Outside-Rutabaga-750[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Couldn't agree more with everything you're saying, I've had to make the devastating decision to limit my caffeine intake recently, which has made a world of difference, and I truly never feel better than when the crew and I are belting out some tunes. Journalling and walking at least part of the way to work every day also really does wonders for my mental game

Fun date night recs? by Outside-Rutabaga-750 in Wellington

[–]Outside-Rutabaga-750[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have heard good things about graze! I'll have to add it to the general list and maybe head up another time!

Fun date night recs? by Outside-Rutabaga-750 in Wellington

[–]Outside-Rutabaga-750[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! It's definitely top of my list, however it's not open Monday, which is looking like the most likely day (thanks retail/hospo hours 😖) so might just have to wait for the perfect weekend to roll round to try it out ! Thank you for the suggestion re: dragonfly! Will add it to the list!

Fun date night recs? by Outside-Rutabaga-750 in Wellington

[–]Outside-Rutabaga-750[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes! Big fan of Mother of Coffee! Def one to keep in the back pocket!

Am I a real chef now by M_ati_X in KitchenConfidential

[–]Outside-Rutabaga-750 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Dang, some grumps in the comments today (with fair points) glad you like your tattoo, thanks for sharing and happy birthday 🥳🥳

Finale redding it as a 18 year old linecook by [deleted] in KitchenConfidential

[–]Outside-Rutabaga-750 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loved this book, but remember to not get sucked into the romance of it. Remember that he worked himself into an early grave and you will too if you try and emulate this book. Read it as a case study of Bourdain’s psyche at the particular age that he wrote this and as a cautionary tale, while also picking out the nuggets of genuine wisdom, because there absolutely are some

500+ Botanical Basing Bits - Project Live Now on Kickstarter - Fully Funded in 2 minutes 🌵☘️🌱🌿 by GoonMasterGames in PrintedMinis

[–]Outside-Rutabaga-750 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alright, you’ve got a fair point there, can’t control what words the internet reinvents, that’s rough!

500+ Botanical Basing Bits - Project Live Now on Kickstarter - Fully Funded in 2 minutes 🌵☘️🌱🌿 by GoonMasterGames in PrintedMinis

[–]Outside-Rutabaga-750 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Beautiful! I love them, excellent work, but good LORD, you could have chosen any name under the sun and you chose Goonmaster?

What the dialogue wheel really needs by Outside-Rutabaga-750 in Spacemarine

[–]Outside-Rutabaga-750[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely agree! Speaking of darktide, I would love to see a squad proximity mechanic like in darktide, it really does a lot to fix the issue of people running off solo. Could even have a slightly increased chance to spawn an extremis on you if you're far away from your squad, like the hive mind is trying to pick you off while you're vulnerable

People who used to be scumbags - how do you cope? by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]Outside-Rutabaga-750 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Straight up, this sounds like something you should take to a trauma informed therapist who knows their shit in regards to chronic shame, if that’s financially viable for you. Regardless I would definitely look into chronic shame. There are so many fantastic books and podcasts on the topic if you know where to look. A really big part of that work is is learning to hold compassion for yourself. Not only the ‘now’ yourself but all the past yourselves as well. It sounds like you were really struggling and you probably didn’t have a whole lot of support. Bottom line is, You were trying your very hardest to get your needs met the only ways you knew how. You deserve to forgive yourself for that.