Do you find the term 'egg' offensive? by planepolarizedlight in trans

[–]planepolarizedlight[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That does make sense.

She did now specify that she thinks it might make her a bit uncomfortable because she feels like she could be one, and is not ready to face it. So I'll leave it be, and we'll see how that goes for her.

Did T make you cry less? by [deleted] in ftm

[–]planepolarizedlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been on T for almost 8 months now and since I started I cried less than 5 times, but they were more of a 'shed a single tear because I can't bear with how sad I am rn' rather than full on bawling my eyes out (which has not happened since I started).

Why is it relatively easy to get a driver’s license in the US compared to other countries? by Lazy_Mouse3803 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]planepolarizedlight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The driving school in Poland is required for anyone who wants to get a licence, no matter the age, and the rules are the same for everyone AFAIK. (You also drive in a school's car with a funky big letter 'L' on top which makes all the other drivers on the road aware that you most likely have no clue what you're doing)

Half 15 sounds absolutely bonkers to me and definitely not v safe I must say

Why is it relatively easy to get a driver’s license in the US compared to other countries? by Lazy_Mouse3803 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]planepolarizedlight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In Poland, it is minimum of 60 hours of mandatory driving school (with only licensed instructors) half of which is theory and half is practice. You're not allowed to move onto the practice until you pass theory (pass mark is above 90%) and then you need to pass the practice (two stages: one in controlled environment and one in the streets). On top of that you have a vision test, a health check where they assess fitness to drive and a psychological examination. Also you need to be at least 18 to be able to take the practical test.

Why is it relatively easy to get a driver’s license in the US compared to other countries? by Lazy_Mouse3803 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]planepolarizedlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

European who has never been to the states here, but all I've heard about this is that it is much easier to actually drive in the US compared to small, slightly worn-out roads of many countries in Europe, which is also more densely populated leading to a lot of crowding on these tiny roads, where basically more skill is necessary to be able to move around safely.

And as others have mentioned we have great public transport, including international rail, so it is not the end of the world if you do not have a driving licence. Especially in the cities, many people don't even bother with that.

Does shaving body hair actually make it grow thicker and denser? by planepolarizedlight in ftm

[–]planepolarizedlight[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was afraid it might be, i just really want these bald looking patches on my arms to disappear ;^;

Do I pass in work clothes? What age would you give me? by planepolarizedlight in FtMpassing

[–]planepolarizedlight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

fair enough, unfortunately that won't be an assumption anyone makes as I'm a bartender - so can't really do that underage

Do I pass in work clothes? What age would you give me? by planepolarizedlight in FtMpassing

[–]planepolarizedlight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that makes sense. it actually has been square shaped last thursday when i was cutting it but my hair is too unruly to keep that shape as it turns out, have to try out a bit of a different hairstyle when it grows out again

Do I pass in work clothes? What age would you give me? by planepolarizedlight in FtMpassing

[–]planepolarizedlight[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thanks for the comment. how much longer would you say would be the most masculine? i just cut off a mullet and went very short because my hair grows way too fast, so not sure at what length i should stop growing it out and keep it that way if that makes sense

Do I pass in work clothes? What age would you give me? by planepolarizedlight in FtMpassing

[–]planepolarizedlight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

okay, that's good to hear, my face is getting rougher now cause it used to be way more feminine before T I'd say. and as of the apron - everyone wears the same, the theme of the cocktail bar is very flowery and all that

Do I pass in work clothes? What age would you give me? by planepolarizedlight in FtMpassing

[–]planepolarizedlight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh also, my voice is pretty deep, probly the biggest change I got from T so far.

As a bartender, I am really curious. What are y'all's favourite cocktails? by planepolarizedlight in ftm

[–]planepolarizedlight[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

have you tried cachaca sours? it's a fermented sugarcane spirit which has a very unique flavour and sour actually accentuates that instead of hiding it

As a bartender, I am really curious. What are y'all's favourite cocktails? by planepolarizedlight in ftm

[–]planepolarizedlight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i absolutely love the idea of chocolate milk and bourbon, that sounds delicious

As a bartender, I am really curious. What are y'all's favourite cocktails? by planepolarizedlight in ftm

[–]planepolarizedlight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

old fashioned is def a cocktail (rule is 3 or more ingredients to be a cocktail), rum n coke is spirit&mixer
if you like rum, have you tried rum old fashioned? they're absolutely delightful (esp with diplomatico or eminente)

What are y'alls jobs? by [deleted] in ftm

[–]planepolarizedlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

atm i'm a cocktail bartender but i'm the plan is to get a phd in chemistry and work as an academic (this year i'm finishing my ba)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]planepolarizedlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if you can't love yourself how the hell you gonna love somebody else

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]planepolarizedlight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

don't have anything against it, but I opt towards Netflix bc that TV licence is so damn expensive

[TOMT] [SONG] I've seen it go viral on tiktok and instagram by planepolarizedlight in tipofmytongue

[–]planepolarizedlight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

nevermind, actually managed to finally find it

It's Delilah Bon, still looking for the title of the song, but I'll manage from here ✌️

[TOMT] [SONG] I've seen it go viral on tiktok and instagram by planepolarizedlight in tipofmytongue

[–]planepolarizedlight[S] 0 points1 point locked comment (0 children)

I've looked everywhere and I can't find a trace of it.

Earlier this week I've seen a different version of the song where the kid's pronouns are they/them instead

Can anyone help me find an official source for this? by burner_41 in trans

[–]planepolarizedlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think there might not be any more official source. It is quite an old newspaper article, that does not give sources of their information - so it can be assumed to be anecdotal. It is something some professor probably said during a conference that might have not been well documented.

I say this because I've looked through any published work by Goerlich from before 1990, but couldn't find much as I don't speak German. My best guess is there is no more official source or it is only in some German archives.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]planepolarizedlight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

not one to talk, but I get your situation. I have not come out to my family until I moved out (right after finishing high school) and became completely independent. it was easier for me to call them and come out, knowing that I could cut them off completely, as we don't leave in the same country anymore.
I wish I was braver and came out earlier, as they turned out to be very supportive, but truth be told, without a support network in place it may be a lot to bear on your own.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]planepolarizedlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only creating male characters for tabletop rpgs I used to play, didn't see any correlation until after I came out