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Often when people conceptualise transgender people, there is a misery inherent to our identity. There is the everyday discrimination, gender dysphoria, the arduous road of transition, and the sort of identity crisis that occurs when we let go of one name and choose another. And while being transgender certainly can be all of that, it’s a pity that the joyous aspects are often forgotten, or disappear behind all the negative clouds that more desperately require society’s attention. [Read More]

This is my late submission for transgender day of visibility. It comes almost a week late, but I suppose I’ll use this proverb that is popular among the trans community to justify myself: The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. Or: The best time to post about transgender day of visibility was 31st of March. The second best time is 5th of April. [Read More]

There are a lot of conscious choices and efforts I make when it comes to how I do my computing. I list them here for me to review once in a while, or for your entertainment. Devices I have five devices that I use at least semi-regularly. In order of use: Thinkpad T470. A self-built desktop computer (A10-7850k, R9 380). Some Kobo e-reader. Moto G (I believe it’s the 2015 model, but I’m not too sure). [Read More]