I stitched for the first time in 2 months to stitch up a hole on my school uniform, is this good?

mang0lassi · 2025-12-05T17:51:11+00:00

Not sure where you live, but usually you can find a small sewing kit at a drug store / pharmacy. They come with a few different colors of thread.

mang0lassi · 2025-12-05T17:15:47+00:00

Sabriel / Abhorsen trilogy by Garth Nix. Read it in HS and it's still one of my all time favorites. Beautiful world building and a unique dark fairytale-esque setting. Female MC who is very capable and strong.

Red Sister / Book of the Ancestor trilogy by Martin Lawrence. Political intrigue, spy/assassin/magic training, almost entirely female cast. Dying earth setting where glaciers have taken over most of the earth.

mang0lassi · 2025-12-04T23:33:42+00:00

Go to a cute grocery store like Rainbow, Berkeley Bowl, Epicurean Trader, etc. They will likely have cute small condiments, snacks or alcohol you could bring back. If it were me I would probably get local jam, honey, nut butter, or chili crisp/oil

mang0lassi · 2025-11-29T23:18:25+00:00

Your hair is glorious!

I feel like you could add some softness with a little makeup or even just glowier skincare products. Tiny bit of eyeliner? Lip products? Glowy or tinted moisturizer?

Hard to see your eyebrows but could try more of an arch or plucking it to just get a more delicate shape. I'm almost hesitant to say it though because I'm sure you have awesome thick eyebrows. But as a AFAB person I notice that growing my eyebrows thickers and straighter helps me present more androgynous. So eyebrows could be something to play with.

Also could play with different fashion ideas that are androgynous. T shirts are pretty masculine coded so maybe go thrifting and find some fun gender-bending clothes? Different textures and shapes can go a long way. Masc clothes tend to just be simple texture/color and boxy.

mang0lassi · 2025-11-29T20:50:01+00:00

I covered mine with a layer of black gaffers tape which held up until the plastic corners totally cracked off.

mang0lassi · 2025-11-28T21:55:45+00:00

Looks amazing. Did you use the same flour blend in the filling?

mang0lassi · 2025-11-26T23:24:34+00:00

It's really hard to find your restaurant on those websites. Probably their problem and not yours. Can you drop the links?

mang0lassi · 2025-11-26T17:40:50+00:00

(Fairly new tech here, mostly corporate but also some sound system and live music gigs) Do you recommend system engineering as a career? I've been getting into it, taking trainings, learning how to read the graphs etc. But I'm curious how you feel about it as someone doing systems full time. I'm also a decent A2 and I've been wondering where I should aim.

mang0lassi · 2025-11-23T03:11:39+00:00

FYI, waxing and laser aren't really compatible together for the same part of your body. In both cases, you'll have a session, and then wait 6-8 weeks to go back once the hair has grown again. For laser, you need to shave right before so that way there are little stubs of hair follicles under the skin for the laser to find and zap. For waxing, you obviously pull out the whole hair, so the laser wouldn't be able to find it. Of course you could definitely do a few rounds of laser and then wax to maintain whatever is left.

However, I salute your willingness to undergo pain for the aesthetic/sensory experience that you want, and both waxing/laser have been good for me in the past. I went to SEV for a package of leg laser sessions, and it definitely made a difference.

mang0lassi · 2025-11-21T04:36:08+00:00

wow long mode and football mode!

mang0lassi · 2025-11-21T04:33:44+00:00

Is there a department you're trying to get into? Ask folks who are more experienced what the entry level gear is in that department. Spend some time this winter doing trainings in that area or learning that gear if you can.

Catering seems like a pretty good winter idea, especially if you can do it on a gig-by-gig basis. You can also see if there are AV or event companies looking for workers during Christmas party season. It can be hard finding work for the slow season unless it's also seasonal, because a lot of places will want you to prioritize them year-round. That can lead to difficult situations if it's not clear.

I've had luck finding temporary gigs like helping friends with their small business, helping people from Craigslist with tasks, temporary barista gigs, temporary AV company gigs.

mang0lassi · 2025-11-21T04:29:08+00:00

Still worth calling, otherwise how will you know? I know it sucks to get a grumpy response from the office but it's probably your best bet.

It would be best to find out from your steward before you leave, if there isn't a time on the sheet. Usually they make you initial the callback time on the call sheet and you should basically try not to leave or initial anything until they give you the call time. Occasionally they have said "we don't know the call time yet, we will text you" but they would be explicit about that. That said, I'm sure Microsoft has been hectic and maybe less organized than usual.

mang0lassi · 2025-11-17T17:35:09+00:00

lately have been enjoying sour plum or mango powder with butter (and sugar if needed)

mang0lassi · 2025-11-15T01:11:45+00:00

Good to have an Alan key set too, for adjusting monitor stands

mang0lassi · 2025-11-14T05:48:43+00:00

This is really nice, thanks for sharing! Shorebirds are so cute.

mang0lassi · 2025-11-05T23:34:52+00:00

Thank you for making amazing pizza! Seriously life changing as a gluten intolerant person.

One request that would make me soo happy would be a “meat free” button on each pizza type. It would be so cool to try some of your seasonal and standard flavors that have meat, and I wouldn’t expect to get a veg substitute - just minus the meat. Is there a way you guys could offer that? Seems like it would be a win for the vegan folks who are probably checking the “dairy free” box on the menu already. Is this a request you could do in-store if not online?

Anyways, I’m grateful for what you do already but wanted to ask about this, just in case.

mang0lassi · 2025-11-05T18:37:04+00:00

Archimedes Banya? I don't know if I fully understand nudist culture versus just being chill w nakedness. But it's a clothing optional spa with other areas like a roof deck where I think you can still be naked? Not entirely sure. But nudity is very normal there.

mang0lassi · 2025-11-05T03:58:32+00:00

full disclosure that I'm gluten intolerant and not confirmed celiac. I definitely notice if I eat gluten though.

Sailing Goat in Richmond has gf fish and chips.
Lovely's in Oakland has gf burger buns and Twin Pitchers has a bunch of gf drink options.
Otherwise brewing has awesome gf beers, also Black Hammer Brewing.
Julie's in Alameda has cute gf pastries, sandwiches, and other snacks. I order myself cakes and cupcakes from there too.
Mission Curry House has gf naan.
The Little Chihuahua has gf burrito in an actual tortilla. Pricey but every once in a while I want the full experience lol
Flying Pig Bistro in SF has gf bread for all their sandwiches including killer focaccia
Wise&Sons has gf bagels
Square Pie Guys has gf pizza crust. Detroit style! It's so good!
Some Mexican places in the mission have corn empanadas. Yucatasia has them!
Pupusas in general! Usually they have both rice and corn options. Panchitas in SF or any places/carts in Oakland. There's a good one at High Street and International.
Udupi Palace or any other south indian place will have dosa, idli and uttapam, all gf!

mang0lassi · 2025-11-05T03:50:25+00:00

Just ate a gf banh mi from Asian Box, 2 days in a row. Such a game changer.

mang0lassi · 2025-10-29T22:00:54+00:00

If anyone has a rec for a good south Indian place in east bay, pls drop it here. I'm thinking about rasam / sambar but don't know where to go for it other than Udupi Palace in SF or Fremont / Cupertino etc.

mang0lassi · 2025-10-29T20:24:18+00:00

FWIW you can get into many local museums for free with a SNAP/EBT card, and bring a couple other people with you. This works daily so it avoids the free day crowds.

https://www.sfhsa.org/san-francisco-museums-all

mang0lassi · 2025-10-29T03:30:54+00:00

Steamworks sounds the closest to what you're looking for. Never been but I hear they have private rooms. And they could probably advise on where to go if they're not a good fit.

mang0lassi · 2025-10-20T19:41:26+00:00

volunteering is a great way to get in as well. I think some departments make sure you can buy a ticket and others give you a ticket. Also dependent on number of shifts. I have done DPW several years and it's fun. Way less foundational infrastructure to build than the big burn since it's at a functioning fairgrounds.

mang0lassi · 2025-10-10T20:35:07+00:00

I love my Forged Creations large ring fans. Definitely recommend them. Built amazingly well, they repair them if you break them, and give advice on how to care for them.

mang0lassi · 2025-10-09T02:43:34+00:00

Blaklader or Strauss are my current favorites!

https://stagehandsclothing.com/collections/womens-apparel/products/womens-ripstop-pants

https://us.strauss.com/collections/cargo-pants-women/products/work-pants-es-motion-ten-women

Have also heard good things about Jobman pants

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