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Construction will be key to helping Victoria recover from the economic shock of the coronavirus pandemic, premier Daniel Andrews says.
The Premier said on Monday big construction jobs across the state would become more important than ever.
"These construction jobs have always been important to me, and now they are more important than ever for every single Victorian," he said.
"We have the biggest construction program in the state's history, and it will need to get bigger once this crisis is over as we push out of what is a really significant shock to our economy."
Mr Andrews said while the state had suffered "unavoidable damage" to the economy "construction will be a very big part to the recovery from the coronavirus crisis."
It came as the Premier announced the early completion of the level crossing removal at the Toorak Rd and Monash Freeway interchange.
The site is one of the most congested intersections in Melbourne, with about 37,000 vehicles travelling through it each day in normal periods.
The road will reopen to motorists today after crews worked around the clock for nine days to complete the project.
The level crossing was the 35th to be removed under the Andrews government, with the Premier confident of hitting a government target of 50 level crossing removals by 2022.
Strict protocols are in place on all Major Transport Infrastructure Authority worksites to protect the health and safety of construction workers and the community.
"Work looks a little different on our big build – with extra physical distancing precautions in place due to coronavirus, so we can protect our workers and protect their jobs," Mr Andrews said.
Transport Infrastructure minister Jacinta Allan said the level crossing removal was one of several significant construction projects continuing across the state.
They include the Metro Tunnel Project, the North East Link Project and the Regional Rail Revival program.
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Melbourne's cafe and restaurant owners are calling on both delivery service companies and consumers to give them a break during the coronavirus pandemic.
Buckling under the financial pressure of enforced closures, they say the 30-35 per cent commission rate charged by companies such as Uber and Deliveroo are not feasible.
The owner of Legacy and Fourth Chapter cafes, Susan Rep, said the fees were ridiculous.
"In a time of crisis, you would think they'd have some form of empathy towards small businesses," Ms Rep said.
"We've been shut down because of government regulations. It's not like it's our fault. We've been forced to close. They just need to be more flexible with their fees given that we're not making the income we would normally."
Ms Rep said the income of most cafe and restaurant owners would be down 90 per cent and when a meal at her cafe costs $20, to take 30-35 per cent commission from that is untenable.
"We really need something like Uber at the moment but I'm not going to join," she said.
"If they reduced their rate, I'd be on board but it's not worth it."
Others have established their own delivery services as well as using Uber, to occupy their own staff.
Fonda owner Tim McDonald said that, while home delivery was here to stay, consumers should accept that their average $5 delivery fee (it ranges from $5-$6.95) means that services such as Uber hit the restaurants with high fees to compensate.
"The delivery fees are so cheap for the consumer that it's unsustainable because they're competing for market share but if you want your restaurant to be sustainable, you need to accept you have to pay more for it to be delivered to your house while you're on the couch in your pjs," Mr McDonald said.
He uses Uber and Deliveroo but has started enlisting his wait staff to do deliveries as well to save money. He has also developed an off shoot delivery service of vacuum packed meals, Stanley St Kitchen, to try to combat the loss of business.
Kobi Boalan, co-manager of new restaurant The Lady of St Kilda, said he was a prisoner to the delivery companies.
"Every cent I can get would help at the moment but the 35 per cent charge is unviable in this environment but I really wish consumer habits would change. We're in love with the simplicity of these services but the delivery costs need to drop."
Restaurant and Catering Association head Wes Lambert said restaurants and cafes could increase their prices on their delivery menus to help cover the cost of delivery commissions. He also said that Australia's 47,000 Restaurant and Catering Association members could take advantage of discounted delivery charges if they used Menu Log or Uber Eats.
"Delivery is here to stay because over 4 million consumers are on the delivery apps," Mr Lambert said.
"We're now in an environment, because of COVID-19, where 100 per cent of production is take away and delivery where, before COVID-19, it was 8 per cent of restaurants' revenue. We expect that after the virus, 20-25 per cent of revenue will still be from takeaway and delivery because consumer behaviour will have changed."
An Uber spokesman confirmed there were no plans to change the commission structure.
"We already have more than 20,000 restaurant partners available on the app across Australia, with more than a million items to choose from, covering every eating occasion," the spokesman said.
"Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic we have witnessed an influx of new restaurants – as well as existing restaurants already on the Uber Eats platform – looking for ways to increase their digital business.
"The strain on the hospitality sector following increased social distancing measures has been immense. As more restaurants turn to on demand food delivery as a way to connect with customers, Uber Eats has deployed staff from other parts of our business, including New Zealand, to accelerate the on boarding process for restaurants in Australia. For a lot of these independent restaurants, every hour of trade counts – to keep staff employed and pay suppliers. The responsibility to help is one we take seriously."
A Deliveroo spokeswoman also confirmed the fees wouldn't change, claiming the charges go towards improving services for restaurants such as contact-free deliver and pick-up.
"At this stage there is no change to Deliveroo's commission fee structure, however at this worrying and uncertain time, Deliveroo is working hard to provide restaurants with another way to stay in business while venues aren't allowed to welcome diners," she said.
– Catherine Lambert
Another 158 fines were dished out to Victorians disobeying stay at home orders on Easter Sunday.
Operational Sentinel reaped more than $261,000 in revenue from the latest batch of fines.
Among the people who were fined yesterday include;
SIX outlaw motorcycle gang members gathered in cars in Flinders Street;
EIGHT people playing loud music at a St Kilda East house party; and
A NUMBER of overseas tourists partying at a Cowes Airbnb.
Since March 21, Victoria Police has conducted 20,426 spot checks.
Victoria Police has been unable to find any record of people being issued fines for visiting cemeteries over the Easter weekend.
In a statement issued to the Herald Sun, police said they sent "clear instructions" to its members last week.
"Discretion is to be used if people are attending the cemetery to pay their respects to loved ones," a police spokeswoman said.
"We have done an extensive search of our database and cannot locate a record of any infringement issued in relation to people attending cemeteries," a police spokeswoman said.
"In the case of people visiting cemeteries, in the absence of any other factors which may have led to an infringement being issued, these fines will be withdrawn and we ask them to contact police accordingly."
CEO of the Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust Deb Ganderton said while visitor access to cemeteries was "still possible" she urged visitors to "stay at home unless absolutely necessary" during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"During these difficult times, restrictions are in place at our cemeteries," Ms Ganderton said.
"Unless attending a funeral, we urge visitors to stay at home unless absolutely necessary."
Ms Ganderton said funerals were limited to no more than ten mourners and their indoors mausoleums had been closed from April 8 until further notice.
"Visitor access to cemeteries is still possible," she said.
"The limit on gatherings of two people applies strictly across all GMCT cemeteries and memorial parks, and visitors must observe appropriate social distancing."
A Health Department spokesman said there was no specific advice in relation to people visiting gravesite, but the general advice was to adhere to social distancing and pubic gathering rules.
"States and territories may have their own rules which are relevant for their particular circumstances," the spokesman said.
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Melbourne's city council area has recorded four more coronavirus cases overnight — more than a quarter of the new Victorian cases — as the state's total rose by 13.
The latest Department of Health and Human Services data shows the state has a total 1281 positive cases — an increase of 13 from Sunday.
Figures by council area, released to Leader, reveal Stonnington still tops the state with 88 cases.
The Victorian Government is set to overturn its short-lived ban on physical inspections of occupied homes, the state's peak real estate body says.
Real Estate Institute of Victoria president Leah Calnan told the Herald Sun she was expecting an announcement today that agents would be able to "resume conducting private inspections at occupied premises, on the provision they adhere to strict requirements".
These included social distancing, hygiene measures and conducting them one-on-one.
Victorian farmers working around the clock to keep Australians fed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
At Emma Germano's farm in Mirboo North, Gippsland, she and her family fatten lambs and grow vegetables including cauliflower, potatoes and carrots.
The 35-year-old, who is also the Vice President of the Victorian Farmers Federation, revealed that life on the farm has been busier than ever over the past few weeks.
While the demand is greater than ever before, Ms Germano assured that farmers in Victoria are producing more than enough food to keep supermarkets stocked.
"Farmers don't make up their mind about what they're producing for tomorrow today, they're doing that over 12 months or even longer so the supply was always there," she said
"Not only does agriculture have your back now during the pandemic, we'll be a sector that'll be a powerhouse towards helping to repair the economy because it's business as usual.
"For the amount of arable land we have here in Victoria, we punch well above our weight in terms of Australian producers."
Sallie Jones runs Gippsland Jersey and supplies milk, butter and dairy products to more than 200 supermarkets, restaurants and cafes across Melbourne and eastern Victoria.
With 650 cows being milked daily across their Gippsland farms, the 39-year-old – who processes the milk at the Lakes Entrance dairy farm she grew up on – said her business is up to the challenge of meeting increased demand from panicked consumers.
"Cows aren't going to stop giving milk, chooks aren't going to stop laying eggs, veggies are still growing and the bees are still making honey. Australian farmers produce enough food to feed us," Ms Jones said.
"Each year we've been in business, there's been adversity for us. When we started out in 2016, it was the milk crisis and my dad passed away. Then that was followed by drought and bushfire – now we have COVID-19.
"It's not been without challenges but we always believe and know, through our experiences, that there's always opportunity through adversity."
While keeping supermarkets stocked up isn't a problem for farmers, Victorian Farmers Federation president David Jochinke urged the public to be mindful of food waste when they're shopping.
"Even though foods have their seasons, we're in a great position here in Australia that we're able to produce all year round. Here in Victoria, farmers are producing more than enough to meet demand.
"One thing that is a concern for us is food waste. A lot of fresh produce might only have a short shelf life so we're asking consumers to be mindful about what they're purchasing if they're panic buying.
"Take a minute to stop and think 'Do I really need seven bunches of bananas right now or will one do?'."
Frontline healthcare heroes will have free street parking around Victorian hospitals as they grapple with the coronavirus crisis.
In an unprecedented show of coronavirus goodwill, only restrictions for clearways, ambulance zones, and other dangerous "red sign" zones will be enforced by parking inspectors.
Councils will wave fees and fines for green sign spaces, saving some nurses, doctors, and other staff hundreds of dollars a month.
The peak body for councils, the Municipal Association of Victoria, is working with the Andrews Government on statewide guidelines for the free parking system.
The new co-ordinated approach to waiving revenue comes after the issue was raised through the Herald Sun 's Frontline Heroes campaign as a major concern of health workers.
This campaign has already seen free mobile phone coverage provided to health workers, as well as accommodation if they are forced to self-isolate.
Melbourne City Council also announced it would waive parking fees for healthcare workers, which is now being rolled out across Victorian hospitals dealing with COVID-19.
President of the MAV, Councillor Coral Ross, said all councils "recognise and applaud the courage and commitment of Victoria's healthcare workers on the frontline responding to COVID-19".
Cr Ross said many councils had already started work on a plan to avoid haranguing motorists around hospitals.
"To reduce stress and cost for healthcare workers, many councils have proactively been working with hospitals within their municipality to put in place free on-street parking arrangements close to major hospitals," she said.
"We ask that other community members support this initiative by avoiding parking close to hospitals unless absolutely necessary."
Cr Ross said it was important that safety was still monitored, warning that motorists flouting clearways and ambulance zones would be penalised.
"The MAV has been working with the Victorian Government to establish a statewide set of principles to underpin the arrangements between hospitals and councils," she said.
Health Minister Jenny Mikakos said the initiative was great to see.
"Our health staff are doing an incredible job fighting coronavirus – and we need to do everything we can to make their lives easier during this pandemic," she said.
The government is also hoping to create an arrangement for private car parks attached to hospitals.
Parking Australia chief executive Stuart Norman said the landlords of these sites were effectively the Department of Health, which sets prices, and the government "can act to make parking on these sites free for hospital workers".
Mr Norman said councils "should be commended for assisting health workers to access cheaper parking".
The state government has announced a $60 million package for mental health services amid the coronavirus crisis.
Authorities are concerned that requirements to stay at home and limit physical interaction are causing stress and uncertainty for people.
Nearly a quarter of calls to Lifeline in recent weeks have involved COVID-19 issues, while Beyond Blue predicts demand for services will rise by 30 per cent by June.
Premier Daniel Andrews said staying away from friends and families was vital to stop spreading the virus, but it could be very hard emotionally.
"We need to keep people connected to the treatment and services they need while taking pressure off our hospitals which need to be focused on the fight against coronavirus," he said.
Nearly $18 million will go to the roll out of an extra 170 youth and adult acute mental health beds.
And $7 million will help mental health services give support to those with sever conditions via phone and video to stop relapse and presenting to hospital emergency departments.
Another $6.7 million will go to expanded online and phone counselling services by Beyond Blue, Lifeline, Kids Helpline and Suicide Line Victoria.
Mental Health Minister Martin Foley said: "This investment in people's mental health and wellbeing will save lives and is critical to our social and economic recovery after this crisis is over."
Almost 1000 Victorian jury trials could be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been revealed.
For the first time the County Court has acknowledged the impact of the crisis, warning that the scheduling of an estimated 750 trials will be affected because of the crisis.
There are fears the impact could cause years of delays in the court.
The figure was revealed in a new practice note to the legal profession released by the court.
It doesn't include the significant number of Supreme Court jury trials also expected to be affected because of the pandemic.
In an effort to combat the expected delays the County Court has now introduced a series of emergency case management procedures to try and fast track some cases.
County Court chief judge Peter Kidd has described the COVID-19 pandemic as the most challenging crisis in recent memory for courts.
The pandemic has seen the Victorian court system effectively grind to a halt.
Hundreds of cases have been automatically adjourned while others are proceeding either without the need for appearances in court or via videolink.
All new jury trials have been suspended across the state.
It is not yet clear when trials will resume, but the courts have acknowledged it won't be before the last quarter of the year.
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Victorians playing soccer and rugby are the latest coronavirus isolation idiots to be slapped with hefty fines.
Police were out in force and used drones to patrol beaches over the Easter weekend in a bid to keep crowds at bay.
Officers issued 92 fines on Saturday with 550 spot checks at homes and businesses.
Nine people were fined for gathering at a rented short-stay apartment in Southbank and another nine for playing rugby at a reserve in Wyndham Vale.
Seven people were also fined for playing soccer at a Mill Park oval.
It came as Borough of Queenscliffe council roped off a popular meeting spot on the Point Lonsdale foreshore on Saturday night to disperse groups testing social distancing restrictions.
"That's the one spot we keep getting calls about," Bellarine Police Sergeant Greg Taylor said.
"There are chairs and tables on the promenade opposite the shops, where people seem to gather after getting their coffee or doing their shopping, so the council roped them off.
"We'll keep visiting that location regularly and actively police the provisions of the COVID-19 restrictions as presented by the (Victorian) chief health officer."
Sgt Taylor said a number of young adults on the Bellarine seemed unwilling to follow the safety orders.
"We're still finding groups of youths travelling in large numbers at night with no valid reason, so it's important they know we will be out there actively enforcing the restrictions," he said.
Police at Torquay said it had been a quiet weekend on Surf Coast beaches and roads, with most people complying with the restrictions.
Surf Coast mayor Rose Hodge confirmed agreed.
"It's been very quiet; a few people out exercising, but all good social distancing. Thanks to everyone who has heeded the 'stay at home' message," Cr Hodge said.
"We look forward to welcoming them all back when this is over."
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"Catalogue of Russian Beer Producers 2020" includes 1285 businesses ranging from large subsidiaries of international companies to rather small restaurant and craft breweries.This issue has 171 more breweries compared to 2018 (155 business have been excluded and 326 have been included).Starting from 2019, FTS has been publishing data on excise payments by brewers (delayed by 1.5 years), that can be translated into beer equivalent for most of producers.Depending on the volumes, we ranked the brewers that provided information by 6 groups (see pic.). At one end of the production spectrum there are 2/3 of breweries outputting less than 10 thousand decaliters. Their net share amounts to as little as 0.2% of the total beer output volume. On the other end there are 6 federal groups accounting for almost 80%. ...
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The market of import beer in Russia: review and databasesThe market of import beer is rapidly growing and changing. But while in the past years it was growing due to brands variety, in 2019 major and affordable brands from TOP-10 were developing actively. It seems that the fact of a brand origin from far abroad counties, even if it is not well known but has moderate price and good distribution provides for million liters of sales in the territory of Russia. Among distributors AB InBev Efes was far behind, yet the role of Baltika and suppliers of the second row got more important. The boom of German brands was followed by stagnation of import from other traditional regions (and Belarus) instead the supplies from Mexico, Lithuania and Asian countries grew considerably.
Sapporo Favors Vietnam Over China as Tropical Beer-Guzzling Grows: Retail
Japan's oldest beer maker, Sapporo Holdings Ltd. (2501), pulled out of China in 2004 and is boosting production in Vietnam. Rivals Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. (2502) and Kirin Holdings Co. have bought Southeast Asian companies to help offset domestic beer sales that have slumped for at least six years.
The brewers are making the fastest growing major economy, China, a lesser priority because of slowing population growth and strong competition. The Japanese companies' push to tap younger markets in Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam may boost sales and margins. It also pits them against global brands including Amsterdam-based Heineken NV (HEIA) and Copenhagen-based Carlsberg A/S.
Vietnam "has 90 million people whose average age is 28 years and love to guzzle beer," said Yoshiyuki Mochida, who heads Tokyo-based Sapporo's international business. "It's an era of the warring states for business in Vietnam. If you fall asleep there, your head will be lopped off."
Vietnam retail beer sales will probably rise 20 percent to 96 trillion dong ($4.6 billion) this year, or less than a tenth of China's 360 billion yuan ($57 billion), researcher Euromonitor International estimated. The country's beer consumption per capita was 27.2 liters last year, trailing China's 31.5 liters and equivalent to about a third of that in the U.S., according to research by Kirin.
Asahi dropped 0.1 percent to 1,694 yen at the close of trading in Tokyo. Kirin rose 1.7 percent to 939 yen and Sapporo climbed 0.3 percent to 303 yen.
Beer Prices
While China accounted for 71 percent of the Asia-Pacific region's beer market by volume last year, it contributed 16 percent of profit, Heineken Chief Executive Officer Jean Francois van Boxmeer said Dec. 8. The average price of beer in China is about 25 euros ($33) per 100 liters, compared with 51 euros in India, 60 euros in Vietnam and 182 euros in Australia, he said.
Asahi is looking at Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines and Malaysia for potential acquisitions, said company President Naoki Izumiya. China's beverage market will be hurt from 2015 by slower population growth from the nation's one-child policy, he said.
Japanese brewers (2503), serving a home market with per-capita consumption of 45.4 liters, need to look to countries such as Vietnam for growth. The Japanese beer industry's 2010 domestic sales by volume, including lower-malt drinks, is 18 percent lower than a decade ago after sliding for six consecutive years, according to Kirin's research.
Facing the Facts
"Consumption is tied in with population and we have to face this fact squarely," Kirin Chief Executive Officer Senji Miyake said.
Kirin has a head start in Southeast Asia, said Akane Nakagawa, an analyst at Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley, with an "outperform" rating on the stock and a 1,500 yen price target. Sapporo, which started beer production in Southeast Asia last month, is next, she said.
While Asahi lags behind the other two, it may benefit from synergies as it integrates Malaysia's nonalcoholic drink maker Permanis Sdn., which it acquired in the second half of 2011, Nakagawa said.
Nakagawa has a "neutral" rating on Asahi, which has gained 7.7 percent this year, compared with 18 percent declines for both Sapporo and Kirin. The broader Topix index has lost 20 percent in the period.
Chinese Giants
Southeast Asia offers opportunities because of a relative absence of competition, said Mikihiko Yamato, an analyst at JI Asia who recommends buying Kirin shares. The "best-case scenario" would be for the Japanese companies to buy closely held beverage makers where they can negotiate directly with the owners, he said.
Japanese brewers have found China a tough place to do business because a handful of brands dominate China's beer industry.
"Their market share there can't rise," said Tokushi Yamasaki, an analyst at Daiwa Securities Capital. "Competition is too fierce in China."
China Resources Enterprise Ltd. (291), the maker of Snow beer with SABMiller Plc., has a 22 percent share, Tsingtao (600600) Brewery Co., part-owned by Asahi, has 14 percent, and Anheuser Busch InBev NV (ABI) has 12 percent, according to Euromonitor.
Shares of China Resources fell 1.5 percent to HK$27.05 at the close in Hong Kong. Tsingtao dropped 0.6 percent to 33.16 yuan at close in Shanghai.
"There are giants in the Chinese beer market and we have no chance to go it alone," said Kirin's Miyake. "There is still a chance for us in Vietnam from our market analysis."
Population Growth
China's population is also aging. People over 60 years old accounted for 13.3 percent of the population last year, nearly 3 percentage points higher than in 2000, according to government statistics.
The median age of Vietnam's population is 27.8 years, compared with 35.5 years for China's 1.3 billion people, according to the CIA World Factbook. Vietnam's population will grow 1.2 percent to 90.4 million next year, according to International Monetary Fund estimates compiled by Bloomberg.
Government estimates in China, which put in place a one- child policy in 1979, show population growth slowing in the decade through 2010, compared with the previous 10-year period.
The total population of Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia will expand to 553 million in 2016 from 519 million this year, according to IMF estimates compiled by Bloomberg. Japan's will probably contract 1.1 percent to 127 million in the same period, the data show.
Higher Margins
Southeast Asia also offers the potential for higher beer margins. Asahi's operating margin of 9.7 percent in the third quarter compares with 27 percent for the Philippines' San Miguel Brewery Inc. (SMB) and 22 percent for PT Multi Bintang Indonesia, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Kirin owns about 48 percent of San Miguel Brewery, which dominates the Philippine beer market.
Vietnam may be an easier market to break into because the beer market isn't dominated by a few low- and mid-priced brands. Saigon Beer-Alcohol Beverage Corp.'s Saigon has the biggest market share of 33 percent, according to Euromonitor, while the Heineken brand has 7.7 percent.
Carlsberg's namesake has 1.1 percent and other brands it sells, including Huda and Tuborg, have at least 8 percent. Japanese brewers' shares were too small to be tracked by the researcher.
'No Cultural Walls'
Vietnam, which has become a production hub for companies from Intel Corp. to Honda Motor Co., is aiming for 6 percent gross domestic product growth next year, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has said. Japan's economy is set to expand 1.66 percent next year, according to the median of nine economist forecasts compiled by Bloomberg.
The chances of Japanese brewers succeeding in Southeast Asia are high, said Mitsubishi UFJ's Nakagawa. "Vietnamese have no problems consuming Japanese products and there are no cultural walls."
Local and global competitors may be pressured as the Japanese brewers come in. "Among the imported beer makers, Carlsberg and Heineken will see a hit with the Japanese brewers coming in," said Mizuho Securities analyst Hiroshi Saji. "But the market as a whole will expand, so everyone should gain."
'Welcomes Competition'
Heineken "welcomes competition" and is already competing with Japanese companies in other Asian markets, John-Paul Schuirink, a spokesman, said by e-mail. The company has been gaining market share in Southeast Asia, he said.
Asahi, which entered China in 1994, bought about 20 percent of Tsingtao (168) after facing competition from local brands. Kirin, which faced similar difficulties, formed a soft-drink venture with China Resources Enterprise.
Sapporo pulled out of China after about eight years and exports small amounts from Japan. It intends to increase beer production as much as fivefold in Vietnam by 2019. Mochida said his company will now "go hunting and be concentrating on Southeast Asia for the next 10 years."
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"It's all about ME, Not You," and MOTHAPosted: August 10, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: art, gallery, gender, gender identity, genderqueer, lgbt, lgbtq, museum, Pittsburgh, queer, San Francisco, transgender, transition 4 Comments
My partner and I met up with friends in Pittsburgh last week. We did a bunch of fun stuff – Andy Warhol Museum (on his birthday!), ate at a church converted into a brewery, saw an outdoor concert at an art gallery…
But I was most impressed by a contemporary art museum called The Mattress Factory. It was housed in 3 buildings on the same block. There were some permanent art installations that took up whole rooms and kinda blew me away. One in particular was called, "It's all about ME, Not You," by Greer Lankton. I'd never heard of her before, so I did a little bit of research (both at the gift shop and later, online).
The room was a fantasy version of her actual bedroom in Chicago. It had an astroturf carpet and was filled with hand-made dolls and shrines. Shrines for Jesus, Patti Smith, Candy Darling… There were Raggedy Ann dolls and Troll dolls. It's hard to see, but the bedspread and floor next to the bed is overflowing with prescription bottles (all hers).
Greer Lankton was born in 1958. She transitioned in 1979, which was so long ago that it's still simply stated that she had "sexual reassignment surgery," or "a sex change," as if that's all that transition entails, as if that's an appropriate way to sum it up. I wonder what it would have been like to transition in that era. She went to Pratt Institute and lived in NYC for years before moving to Chicago. She made a name for herself in the art world by making realistic dolls of friends and celebrities.
Wikipedia says she transitioned while she was a student at Pratt, and it states, "She had previously been the subject of a local newspaper article about people transitioning to a new gender." I tried to search for this newspaper article online with no luck. I am so curious about what it would have said!
She struggled with drug addiction and an eating disorder and passed away in 1996, shortly after finishing this installation at The Mattress Factory. It became a permanent room in 2009.
At the gift shop, we saw a poster that featured Greer Lankton and many other famous transgender people. My partner ended up buying one and so did our friends. The posters were made as a way to raise funds for MOTHA (Museum of Transgender Hirstory and Art.) This is a museum that is not physically in existence yet, but it will be once enough money is raised. It'll be in San Francisco (of course!) Even though it's not yet built, the MOTHA is already doing all kinds of stuff – just check out their website.
If you're ever in Pittsburgh, make sure to check out The Mattress Factory, and especially this one particular room on the third floor of the main building! And if you're ever in San Francisco at an unspecified date in the future, be sure to go to MOTHA!
What to ask, and what NOT to ask, a trans-personPosted: May 18, 2015 Filed under: coming out | Tags: blogs, college, coming out, dialogue, gender, gender identity, genderqueer, lgbtq, queer, relationship, relationships, trans, transgender, transition 10 Comments
A reader asked,
What are the do's and don't's when asking a trans*person about their experience?
What are 2-3 questions (or as many as you like) that one should NOT be asking a transgender person?
What are 2-3 questions (or as many as you like) that one SHOULD be asking a transgender person?
This reader happens to be the marketing coordinator of Simmons College, the third US women's college to accept students who identify as transgender. She was wondering if I'd like to add to the conversation in the form of a blog post. Sure! So, officially:
I am participating in Trans*forming the Dialogue, Simmons College's online MSW program's campaign to promote an educational conversation about the transgender community. By participating in this campaign, I will be offering my perspective on what TO ask and what to NOT ask trans*people.
The first thing to think about: it totally depends on how well you know the person! So, let's break it down:
If this is someone who is a stranger, and they just introduced themselves to you, saying their name back to them is a great way to start out affirming who they are. Also asking, "What are your preferred pronouns," is important so that you can address them to other people in the way they want/need. This is a little tricky because we're specifically talking about visibly trans-people here. You could be meeting many trans-people throughout your life and not even know it!
Then, personally, I would steer the conversation away from trans-related topics, unless they bring it up. Oftentimes, trans-people don't want to talk about more personal aspects upon meeting someone new. So any other great questions fall into the general getting-to-know-you category. "What brings you here?" Or, "How do you know so-and-so?" Or, "How's your day been so far?"
If you are talking to an acquaintance and want to get to know them better, instead of asking direct questions about their experience, you could share some of your own – what was your childhood like, what was puberty like? Chances are your new acquaintance has a lot to say about growing up and will feel more comfortable sharing if you share first. Do NOT ask, "do you feel like you are trapped in the wrong body?" This is a trope perpetuated by the media that not all trans-people relate to. It's kind of a sensationalized way of putting it. It is a sound bite. Asking about their experience is a great way to get a better understanding about how broad and different "trans-narratives" really are.
If you are a friend / ally of a trans-person, there is a lot you can do and ask! You can specifically ask, "What can I do to support you?" It might mean correcting pronouns in the moment in social situations for your trans-friend. (I know I have a hard time with this, and if someone does it for me, it feels affirming.) It might mean exploring gender expressions together – maybe going out and trying on different clothes or trying out makeup together. If you are a trusted friend, more personal questions to help you understand would probably be appropriate. "What does gender dysphoria feel like?" "How would you define your gender?" "Where are you in your coming-out process?" These questions can spark great conversations that let your trans-friend know you are engaged and interested and want to help if possible.
If you are in an intimate relationship with a trans-person, asking a lot of questions is essential! Transition related decisions will affect both of you, emotionally, financially, and energy-wise. It's important not to press for a timeline or throw in your two cents about what your partner should be doing. You will need to adjust to the natural pace (it is a long process) and understand that there is going to be a lot of uncertainty. "What can I do to support you?" works well, but your partner might not really know in the moment. There will probably be times when gender dysphoria and frustrations are acute – during those times, just being physically present and not asking any questions might be best. In the bedroom, asking what is OK is a must. The way trans-people feel about their bodies and about sex can be wildly in flux and change from day to day. Asking, "Is this OK?" or "what if I did this?" or "What feels good right now?" is going to be better than phrasing things in the negative, such as, "What is off limits right now?" or "Where can I touch you?" These kinds of questions might lead to shut-down mode.
Questions that are never appropriate are, "Have you had any surgeries yet?" "What are you going to do about your beard?" "Do you think you will be able to pass?" Or anything else related to their bodies and their appearance. This is personal and could be triggering. Not all trans-people have the same goals or timeline. Also, some people are non-binary, and their transition goals might look very different.
If you don't know the trans-person very well yet, and you are not sure what is OK and what is not OK to ask, just use this rule of thumb: Is this something you would ask a cisgender person? Other than the preferred pronouns question (important question you might not ask a cisgender person) this will get you far in a social situation.
Do you want to be on TV?Posted: May 4, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: androgyny, coming out, ftm, gender, gender identity, genderqueer, lgbtq, mtf, non-binary, reality tv, television, trans, transgender, transition 2 Comments
A couple of days ago, I got an email from someone named Rachel, a casting associate with Magilla Entertainment, a New York-based television production company that specializes in non scripted programming. Which I'm guessing is synonymous with reality TV shows?
Here's a link to their website and current programs: Magilla TV
They are developing a new show that will follow different people changing their lives in various ways, and one episode will focus on multiple trans-people and varying stages in their transition. They will be pairing people up with a mentor or coach to help them through aspects such as coming out, starting to wear clothes they identify with, and contemplating surgery.
Rachel asked me if I'd consider becoming a coach for the show, and although I'm flattered, there'd be NO WAY I would do this! For one thing, I'm an introvert and although I can envision contributing to an anthology or being a part of a magazine story, this is way way way too BIG. Also, the premise is intriguing, but I fear the tone could become exploitative (as is the nature of reality shows, usually).
If you're not scared off by these types of things though, this might be the right fit for you. Here is the casting call and contact information:
Are you struggling with who you are? Do you feel like you were born into the wrong body? Are you living life as the opposite gender you were given at birth? Magilla Entertainment and a major cable network are now casting men and women who identify as the opposite gender and who are considering going through a transition for a new docu-series. If you have been struggling with your gender identity and want the support of a coach or mentor as you transition, we want to hear your story. If you think you are ready to embark on this journey, please contact us ASAP at firstname.lastname@example.com with your name, age, location, occupation, contact phone number, a recent photo and a few sentences about yourself.
I'm glad for the increase in media representations lately and really hope they aim to showcase a diverse group of trans-people. Demonstrate that not all narratives are the same. (For example, point out that not every trans-person identifies with having been "born into the wrong body." Another example: a non-binary person!) And, most importantly, to convey these struggles with the deserved respect!
I came out to the principal of my school (workplace)Posted: March 11, 2015 Filed under: coming out | Tags: coming out, gender identity, genderqueer, janitors, lgbtq, mental health, non-binary, queer, school, trans, transgender, transition, work 20 Comments
This blog is largely about working as a janitor and about living as a non-binary person. I've struggled with the chronicling-of-my-job side of it, and with melding the two aspects of my identity. Largely this is because I am not out at work. It's hard to write about work if I feel a block. Also I'm not always sure what to share about work… I feel tentative about it.
I am out in other areas of my life – friends all use male pronouns; relatives at least know I prefer male pronouns. In new situations, I plan to let people know about male pronouns whenever I feel like I comfortably can. But work has been a challenge, in my mind.
A big part of that is, what would I be asking for, exactly? Male pronouns, and a name change down the road. What about bathrooms? What about my appearance? I won't be looking any different, as opposed to other trans-people who transition from one gender to the other. Is this too much to ask for? And what about kids and parents? Where do they fit in? I see teachers getting on board (Maybe? One day?), but how much can I hope for it to trickle down to students and their parents? Does it matter to me that much?
Right now, this is hurting my head. BUT, a couple of weeks ago, I took a first step! I had been wanting to fill the principal in about my recent hospitalization and absence. At the time it happened, I was vague and just left it at I was hospitalized. I did want to let her know the nature of the occurrence and just touch base about where I'm at. I figured it would be a good time to also give her a heads up about my trans-identity. I didn't plan to ask for any accommodations or change-overs at this time – just wanted to let her know.
So I waited for a good time after school when she was still in the building. I'd been psyching myself up for a few days, so the day I decided I could do it, it was definitely going to happen. It wasn't perfect – I knew she was getting ready for a kindergarten registration event that evening, but it kinda had to be NOW! I kept it short, knowing she had other things.
I just popped in her office, said I'd like to touch base about where I'm at – she asked me how I was doing and I said, "Much better." Which was kinda true in the moment, but not true later on. I've been on a roller coaster with new med adjustments and things, but I didn't get into all of that. I just told her that the reason I went out was that due to personal stress and work stress, I could sense my thoughts getting extremely confused and disorganized. I sought out help from my therapist, and she's the one who brought me to the hospital. I'm on new meds, for now at least (the principal asked about side effects) and seeing my therapist more often for the time being. The principal was open and supportive.
She started to wrap things up by talking about cleaning for tonight (with the event), so I knew I had to jump in with my other purpose before the moment passed. I said, "I do have another thing to bring up, about where I'm at. I wanted to let you know that I identify as transgender." I went on to specify that most people who ID this way transition from one gender to the other, and I don't feel that – I feel like I am in the middle. That I've been in this process for years, and work is the last place. That I'm on testosterone but such a low dose that my appearance won't be changing. That I prefer male pronouns and plan to change my name at some point. She listened intently and asked what I needed. I said nothing right now, just time to maybe talk to other people within the school and come out on my own terms. Maybe at some point an email but nothing right now. Just eventually a name and pronoun change. I asked her if she had any context for knowing about trans-people, and she said yes. And that was about it. I wrapped it up really quickly and told her thank you. She said thank you to me too.
I don't know what this means other than one tiny step. Right now everything has felt so hard, this feels like nothing. I think in time, it may feel like I opened doors up to take further steps, but as of now, it just feels like something I got out of the way.
Here's to happier days ahead. I should be happy about this, and hopefully it will sink in later…
From whimsical musings to invasive ruminations on transitioning, Pt. 2Posted: January 29, 2015 Filed under: Testosterone | Tags: coming out, gender identity, genderqueer, hormone replacement therapy, lgbtq, non-binary, queer, testosterone, therapy, trans, transgender, transition, writing 7 Comments
Since I have a lot of extra time on my hands right now, I thought I'd read through some of my old blog entries. I came across a couple of pretty good ones that didn't get read by many people, because I was just starting out. It takes time and energy to build a readership. I thought it'd be fun (and self-indulgent, which I could use right now) to "re-blog" one of my first posts (and edit it lightly). See if it still holds up; maybe make a commentary at the end. This one in particular was my 10th blog post, and it's from a year and a half ago. I had been on T for 6 months at that point. It got 4 views. I think it's of interest to more people than that!
For over a decade, I had been going back and forth thousands of times in my head about whether transitioning, or partial transition, was right for me or not. At some point not that long ago, I seemed to come to the conclusion that no, I wasn't going to move forward because if I were, I would have done something about it by now. And I haven't, so I'm not. I must be lacking some internal drive, so it must not be something that I need to do. I settled on identifying as genderqueer and trans* but not planning on medically transitioning in any way. But I was not quite satisfied, not at all actually. Because it was still on my mind. Sometimes just as whimsical musings in the back of my brain. Other times as pervasive/invasive body-dysphoric consistent ruminations.
I thought it had to be all or nothing. I thought I had to have a case ready about how I need to transition, in order to access testosterone. But I don't need to transition, and I really don't like to lie. I thought I would need a letter from a therapist, and to jump through all these hoops, to access testosterone, at least in my town, locally. And I wasn't even sure I wanted it! Eventually I reached a point where I just knew that I needed to try it, just so that I could know. So that at the very least, I could think about it differently or think about it less often, as it relates to a decision about something I should or should not do.
I have this awesome therapist. She doesn't know much about trans* identities. I'm fairly certain she had not previously had a trans* client before, although I could be wrong. I'd been talking to her about this stuff, and she'd been following along, more or less, in stride. When I would say I need to try this out, she would say, "then why not!" I asked her if she'd write me a letter if need be, and she said she wouldn't be comfortable doing that; she doesn't have enough knowledge about it. Still operating under the assumption that I would need a letter, I started also seeing another therapist, basically for the purpose of getting a letter.
This second therapist gave me the name of a doctor during our first session. Turns out that, apparently, I didn't need a letter! Turns out I didn't need to convince anyone at any point that I wanted to transition medically. I never once had to lie to get my hands on testosterone. And once I did get my hands on it, I was given the freedom to experiment with the dosing, basically use as much or as little as I wanted. Turns out I want to use as little as possible. Turns out I might be able to stay on it for the rest of my life without looking any more masculine than I currently do (this has yet to be proven, but it's been 6 months now, and so far, so good). And the internal effects, with this super low dose, are significant and pretty much better than I could have even hoped for.
Basically, for all those years of wondering and second-guessing and processing and feeling anxious and obsessing and daydreaming and doubting myself and ultimately sort of concluding by default that I wouldn't take any steps forward, actually doing something about it has been one of the best decisions I've ever made.
And in retrospect, it isn't like there's no turning back, to some extent. Testosterone is a slow-moving substance in terms of long-term changes… I'm really enjoying the internal forward momentum though.
Now that it's been close to two years on testosterone, I am at a new normal. I have used the gel every single day, and the benefits have been astronomical. BUT, I forget now; I forget what I used to feel like. I can feel myself approaching a new stage, a stage where I look like someone in between, more so than I already am. This new stage might involve shaving (or plucking chin hairs at a faster pace than I currently do.) It might involve a lot more explaining and coming out. It might involve top surgery and a name change. This is my transition, in process.
1.25 years on T without noticeable masculinizing changesPosted: June 18, 2014 Filed under: Testosterone, Uncategorized | Tags: androgyny, gender identity, genderqueer, hormone replacement therapy, lgbt, lgbtq, mental health, non-binary, queer, testosterone, trans, transgender, transition 14 Comments
I've been previously writing this ongoing series as "__ months/years on T without physical changes," but I decided to change the wording from "physical changes" to "noticeable masculinizing changes" …a little more accurate. There have been some physical changes. But, ultimately, they have not added up to a more masculine gender presentation, which has been what I'm aiming for.
A quick rundown of the physical changes I have seen:
(All of these occurred within the first 2 months and then plateaued out, except the ones that have an asterisk – they started to become noticeable around the one year mark.)
- muscle growth, mostly in shoulders, chest, and abs
- moderate clitoral growth
- smell stinkier, need to shower more, get sweaty and sticky, get grosser quicker
- more peach fuzz on face, mustache teeniest-tiniest bit darker
- hairier butt crack*
- slightly more hair on thighs, where I apply the gel*
All these changes are so slight. I don't think I look any different. Also, my voice sounds the same to me. I would say my range has shifted oh-so subtly (like when trying to sing or make high pitched or low pitched noises, which I like to do a lot), but my speaking voice is the same.
Here are a couple of pictures:
Also, please note my new summer fashion, in the first photo. I cut the sleeves off of a couple of western-style shirts, to wear over t-shirts or tank tops. The placement of the pockets & snaps helps hide what's going on with the fact that I have a chest. In the winter, I just layer, and it's awesome. In the summer, it is hot! Right?! If I can get away without wearing a binder, I will. (And I am grateful every single day for that.) This layered look just might do the trick. I do imagine that I will get top surgery one day. I always start thinking about it much more in the summer. What an incredible feeling it would be to just wear a tank top and be done with it!
I have not missed a day yet, applying 1.25 grams of Androgel 1% per day. The internal effects make it more than worthwhile. A quick rundown of those:
- lower levels of anxiety
- higher sex drive
- less instances of dissociating / more present in my body
- increased ability to experience bodily sensations
- more awareness of the world around me
- increased sensitivity to pain
- ability to let things just roll off my shoulders
- a lot of these are rewording similar themes: basically, a greater sense of well being!
If you wanna look back at where I've been, here are some past posts about this topic:
- Five months on T without physical changes
- Eight months on T without physical changes
- Eleven months on T without physical changes
- One year on T without physical changes
And also, a video about it, at the one year mark.
One year on testosterone without physical changesPosted: March 18, 2014 Filed under: Testosterone | Tags: androgyny, anniversary, gender identity, genderqueer, hormone replacement therapy, lgbt, lgbtq, non-binary, queer, testosterone, trans, transgender, transition 7 Comments
My non-binary self has made it one whole year on testosterone(!!!), and it feels like there'll be no end in sight (I wasn't planning on there being an end). I still feel highly motivated to apply the topical gel (Androgel) daily. The benefits have been more than I could have even imagined.
If you're a numbers person, this paragraph is for you (if you're not, just go ahead and skip it): There are probably a lot of estimations about what is considered a "normal" range for testosterone. There are plenty of articles and websites to find info on levels, and what "free testosterone" is, etc. Also, I'm not a scientist. I'm a janitor. So I'm just going based on what my blood-work form says: Females have a general T range of 14-76 ng/dl Males have a general T range of 300-800 ng/dl. I started at 59. I'm now at 102.3.
This makes quite a bit of sense in that I am now in neither a female nor a male range. Which is how I've felt myself to be for a very long time, and it's now being reflected within this potent hormone/steroid level. It's not high enough to be exhibiting secondary male sex characteristics. But it's high enough for me to feel much more comfortable in my skin, being someone who is non-binary in this specific way.
For reference, here's where I've written a lot more info about what has changed:
– 5 months on T
– 8 months on T
– 11 months on T
Instead of repeating a lot of that info, I thought I'd go back to what I wrote a year ago. I did not yet have this blog (I started it last July); I was writing in a paper journal about what it felt like to start testosterone. Here are a few choice excerpts:
3/18/13 – My initial start level was 59. I'm hoping for about 100 or so [good guess!] – enough to feel different, but not enough to induce physical changes… Applied it to my shoulders. It was a lot more, volume-wise than I was expecting. Didn't notice any changes, but had a dream that night that two men (strangers) were out on the street, checking out each others' erections and making sure things were working properly.
3/19/13 – Felt just kind of increasingly calm, which can be attributed to any number of things… Toward the end of my work day, I was reclining on an inclined weight bench (I clean the weight room) listening to my mp3 player, and when I sat up, my visual field was new and improved. Everything looked sharper, brighter, more organized. I scanned the room and structured it by color for the first time. Made me wonder if I'll be able to "see" differently.
3/22/13 – Switched to applying it to inner thighs. Makes more sense in terms of touching and potential transfer. I've been feeling really warm and fuzzy lately, which is the best part of this whole thing. Still feel calm, and simultaneously energized, like relaxergized!!!
3/29/13 – I need to convey more how awesome everything is. Anxiety is gone completely. I have never felt this way in my life. I've never been on Extacy, but I'm gonna take a guess I'm feeling similar to that. Last night, I rolled around on the living room floor like a dog. I'm just kinda reveling in my own skin over here – I feel so safe in my body.
The intensity of these feelings has, of course, diminished over time (although wouldn't it be cool if I could feel this high for the rest of my life? Even that would get boring though haha.) But the difference between where I was and where I am, in terms of how I feel, is so great that there's no question for me about whether I should continue.
My voice hasn't dropped. I don't have to shave my face. I don't look any more masculine, in my opinion. However, I do think my face shape is morphing ever so slightly. It's hard to know what might be due to aging and what might be due to testosterone. But here are some pics to illustrate:
8 months on T without physical changesPosted: November 18, 2013 Filed under: Testosterone | Tags: genderqueer, hormone replacement therapy, libido, non-binary, sex drive, testosterone, trans, transition, voice dropping Leave a comment
I'm continuing to walk this fine line between experiencing incredible internal changes, which makes the decision to continue taking T a no-brainer, and feeling concern about long-term physical changes. So far, this line is still in place, and all is well.
I've been posting about progress on testosterone super infrequently. There's a couple of reasons for this: 1. I'm definitely feeling like I'm in it for the long term (both taking T and writing this blog), so it's more like spurts of data over a lot period of time, rather than data overload and then burnout, or something like that. 2. There's really not a whole lot to report! I mean, I've been experiencing a ton of internal changes. But things are feeling pretty stabilized, and there's not a ton of exciting new information. Here's a recap / rundown:
I'm using Androgel 1%, 1 pump (1.25g) daily.
Physical changes: what I have noticed has been sooooo minimal, which I'm so psyched about. And these changes happened within the first 2-3 months, and I'm not seeing much new here since. I noticed a slight filling out of my mustache, a few longer light-colored hairs on my chin, a slight broadening of my shoulders with some muscle growth in my pecs, biceps, and shoulders. My clitoris got bigger over the course of a few days about 2 months in, and hasn't changed since then. I've gotten a little sweatier and smellier (feeling the desire to shower more frequently), and I seem to have a higher tolerance for cold, which is awesome! There is one physical change that I'm noticing more recently: I'm seeing slightly darker hairs at the application site. I apply the gel to my upper thighs, and there's definitely some slight hair growth. The one change I'm feeling ambivalent about and unsure of is voice dropping. I keep being hyper aware and concerned. No one else seems to be able to tell there is any difference. So far, I haven't made vocal recordings because I don't want to obsess over it any more than I already am. I think the difference is so slight, and that voices are moving, dynamic, changing things anyway, that there's really no cause for concern. Largely, I worry that certain changes plateaued soon and were pretty negligible, but that perhaps my voice will keep dropping the longer I'm on T. I'll just have to wait to find out. I may start making voice recordings, if I think it'll help.
Internal changes: The internal changes I talked about at 5 months included drastic decrease in anxiety, increase in sex drive, feeling grounded and connected and warm and fuzzy, and changes in sensations of pain. I'm still reveling in all of these things. It is still plenty of reason to keep taking T, despite my concern over experiencing physical changes. For about 6 months, my anxiety levels were at 0, which I have never experienced before in my entire life. Now they're fluctuating, like life tends to cause, but at a much lower, more tolerable level, than I was experiencing pre-T. Increased sex drive feels sustainable, and has allowed me to explore new (dormant?) areas of my sexuality I hadn't been able to tap into before. Sensations of pain and feeling connected to my body have been starting to dwindle in awesomeness, I think because I'm getting used to it, and can't recall what it used to feel like, to compare then and now, as much. Everything is dwindling in awesomeness, and I keep trying to remind myself how different in a negative way, my bodily experiences were, pre-T.
The effects of T have been a dream come true for me. I'll be back with a T update in a few more months! (These photos are from 5 months and then 8 months. I guess I'm looking at whether there's a change in my face shape over time. So far, I can't notice anything. This pleases me.)
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I've been going to a chiropractor about once a month for over 5 years. I have mild scoliosis; my back goes out of alignment in a way that always throws my hips off. Plus, working as a janitor requires a lot of repetitive motions – I try to alternate between right and left as much as I can, but I know I'm skewing to the right anyway. I want to do whatever I can to prevent ever having a back injury.
My doctor noticed the scoliosis when I was 13 and treated it by having me wear a lift in my left shoe. Is this really a treatment for scoliosis? I'd been wearing the lift my whole life right up till seeing this chiropractor. He immediately said I didn't need it. He was definitely right. The appointments always go the same way. He uses the same motions and tools to put me back into alignment. It is a very short amount of time. I can feel the improvements every time I walk out. Sometimes I'm doubtful about how long the effects last though, when I'm going right back to the same tasks every day…
I had an appointment two weeks after starting testosterone, back in April. The routine seemed slightly different, and he commented I was looking good. I wasn't planning to, but I mentioned the testosterone. I figured he might have some questions – at least ask me why I was taking it. I've never said anything about how I identify to him; he's totally cool though. I imagine he'd totally take it in stride. He didn't ask though. All he said was, "testosterone will do wonders for muscle mass, but we're looking at your whole system here. Your spine works in tandem with muscles, joints and ligaments – it's also connected to every single internal organ." I think he went on, but I didn't really catch it all because it sounded like jargon of the profession to me. He was just laying the groundwork to let me know it is important I keep coming.
I am really debating though. I've gone 3 more times since then, and I don't seem to be nearly as far out of alignment as I was before the testosterone. I can't know for sure because I can't quite see what he's doing and I don't know enough about it. But I've been feeling like it might not be necessary. And he's said more things to the effect of, it's important to keep fine-tuning your body. Like one time he told me an extended metaphor about not even Yo Yo Ma being able to play well with a shitty, out-of-tune cello. Or something.
I never thought testosterone would change anything about my back, but it does make sense. If I'm developing some muscle strength to balance things out, I might be able to hold the alignment better. I do think my core muscles have shifted, so that if my back is a lever, it has become a slightly more efficient lever than it was before. That is so cool! I'm still going every month in the meantime, but I'm trying to figure out whether I want to continue or not…


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Mitsubishi rattled the midsize pickup segment with the 2019 Strada's (Triton or L200 in other countries) arrival in Thailand. The day for Mitsubishi to show its competitors in the pickup realm what the tri-diamond brand is all about when it comes to utility vehicles has come.
The Philippine market currently has the fifth-generation Strada and has been around the global market since 2015. For 2019, the Strada was groomed to wear the Dynamic Shield design language that has been inherited from earlier-released models like the Montero Sport, ASX, and Xpander to name some. With a set of C-shaped chrome accents making an 'X' impression on the bumper, squinting headlights with running lights, and oversized rectangular fog lamps on the bumper, the 2019 Strada seems to be more than ready to face its rivals.
Speaking of the lights, we are aware of the Xpander's lights being confused by some people. On the Xpander, the upper slim lamps on the same level as the emblem are actually DRLs, while the large lights on the bumper are its actual headlights. For the 2019 Strada's case, it appears that the top lights are actual headlights based on the official photos. To support this assumption, Mitsubishi described it as "beefier looking lamps located higher up." Confused? So are we.
On the side and on the rear are re-sculpted body curves, sharp character lines, and extended wheel flares. Its wider front profile along with the Dynamic Shield face-treatment gave the refreshed Strada a more muscular exterior composition, adding up to its intimidating appeal. Include the interior changes, which now features a more modern and robust approach in cabin comfort with soft-pad materials and stitching on the armrest, parking brake cover, and floor console.
What is regarded by Mitsubishi as "one of its most important global strategic models" doesn't only feature a new face, the 4WD system has also been enhanced for a much better off-roading experience. The facelifted Strada's 4WD models are fitted with either the Super-Select 4WD for optimum all-terrain traction and handling or the Easy-Select 4WD for quicker drive mode switching.
What's even more interesting is the fact that the two 4WD modes have a new Off-road Mode, which you can use to customize the drive setting whenever you're traversing muddy, snowy, sandy, or rocky terrain. We can omit the Snow Mode unless global warming gets worse on a major level that we begin having white Christmases. Vehicle speed, on the other hand, is electrically controlled to let the driver traverse steep or slippery descents safer.
Now that we began talking about safety, Mitsubishi is reinforcing the facelifted Strada with a bunch of new safety and driving assistance features. Assisting the driver are the Forward Collision Mitigation, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Blind Spot Warning. And, to avoid misuse of the accelerator pedal, the 2019 Strada has been equipped with Ultrasonic Misacceleration Mitigation System, which is also found in the Montero Sport GT. This prevents sudden accelerator inputs from launching the vehicle forward or backwards, common in parking lots and traffic jam situations.
Since there is no information regarding a new engine, we could safely assume that the old 2.4 and 2.5-liter mill will remain firm under the hood. However, the current five-speed automatic transmission will be a six-speed automatic on the 2019 model. This promises to give the truck a buff in acceleration and refinement.
Mitsubishi will start selling the 2019 Strada in Thailand on November 17. This will be followed by a sequential release in ASEAN, Oceanian, Middle Eastern, European, African, and Latin American markets. There were no concrete details as to when exactly it will be introduced on the said regions but the Japanese car manufacturer promises that it will eventually go on sale in 150 countries across the globe. Now, let's keep calm and wait for Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation to make the announcement.
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