I have a part of me unlocking a new part of dysphoria: my pierced earlobes! I have days I want to wear my fun earrings and days I can't help but stare at them endlessly as I get ready.
I sort of don't understand the fad of parents piercing their children's earlobes, especially AFAB newborns. Is it a mark of being female at birth? Meant for control over children? These are the same parents who get upset at their children later becoming adults and getting tattoos/piercings at their own will.
The Pink Line has been pretty reliable for where it's located, once you get used to its funny little "5 minutes early to arrive" antics. Usually I plan my walks accordingly with 5< minutes added because of such. Ashland is definitely that one stop that takes 5-10 minutes to even arrive at. Of course, the buses or trains near Pilsen (or any non-northern part of Chicago for that matter) can add a few decades, if not centuries to your commute. :)
Pink line/pilsen
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