Serena

I needed to reply to say that this comic is fantastic and it gave me a smile on an otherwise shit Monday.

"they're running a special on transmission fluid..."

What else are you going to do? Sleep?

(I managed to a couple times, at least, but it was definitely dependent on _where_ the electrologist was currently treating.)

I mean... I feel this more than a bit. I know that I've been the "rah-rah cheerleader" one day and the "what the hell's the point?" the next day too.

I guess this has been one of the most fascinating things about both my newfound "feeling of emotions" bullshit... and also about the community.

Hey, I get to drag this out again! And I get to realize that it's only gotten worse instead of better. Huh. Wonder why. Couldn't be because of takes like this.

Tired runner gal. She’s wearing a teal sports bra and black shorts. Has her hair tied in a ponytail.

As promised. Between just being out of recovery, haven’t run in a bit, and fighting the last bits of a cold… put together a 44 minute 5km “run”.

I look forward to better times. In the many ways this can be construed.

Someone finally got cleared to get physical. And there's finally a +50°F day today, so someone's going to be running soon...

So hopefully after my run you'll get a sweaty Serena picture, because someone has a lot of reasons to get sweating and to find some mental relief.

I'm rooting for you! Bottom surgery was something that I had a lot of emotions about and in trans company, I'll discuss how it is very much a thing that is still good but at the same time complicated...

...but, *good* overall in my experience and I hope that all trans gals who need it can get it.

The good news would be that the courts would invalidate the law and there's absolutely a chance that the Supreme Court wouldn't take up an appeal that may overturn the law.

The possible bad would be a Supreme Court decision against this... but that's something we build support against and run with.

I hope that I was a reasonable stopgap measure. 😅😅❤️

Honestly, being careful with the supply (and a few well-placed “stories”) has allowed me to get enough of a stockpile to weather some not-great situations… especially with where trans care is now moving towards too.

Oh? I’m unsure if I’ve ever not used a full vial, for me @0.2mL doses it’s about 24 draws, times 5 days in between == 120 days. (And that’s if I’m a good responsible girl who never misses a dose? 😅😅)

I know it has an “expiration date”, but… I’ve never cared about that in almost six years.

One (1) attention as requested! 🫡

I hope that your weekend has better outcomes.

I am here for the High Femme Katelyn arc.

Next week, promise. I’m almost done with recovery protocol… I’m dreaming of a glorious glowup in a few days’ time.

Oh my goddess, is _that_ why hormones have been so uneven and wonky when I'm attempted to install a new shell? Damn, did I end up with Debian or something?

I agree, and I've been really unhappy lately because I've been on gym restriction from surgery I had a month ago... I'm hoping to be lifted (ha!) from restriction by next week, and I'll be so excited to get back to work!

(surgery that works on core is definitely a process.)

Obama’s bow in Japan sparks some criticism Some American conservative commentators are seizing on President Barack Obama's deep bow to Japan's emperor during the weekend, accusing him of groveling to a foreign leader.

I remember when we were told that Americans shouldn't bow to _anything_.

www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna33978...

Thank you Aesthr! ♥️

There’s a reason trans women used to be revered as seeresses.

I mean, I'd actually very much want this depending on where exactly they grow in.

no idea Liz had two.

Is that one of the asylums that the crazy people are coming from who are now flooding into the US from our “porous” borders?

Love that gym look, I hope that your workout goes well!

Yeah, that was me. Just turned 46 (yesterday), didn't watch either Dawson's Creek or Buffy when it was on broadcast television.

In my defense parents watched absolute garbage network stuff constantly. Felt like there was nothing worthwhile at all. Ended up a huge MST3k / anime fan though that time.

Congratulations and good luck on your continuing responsibilities! Thank you for being willing to serve.

Yeah, there's a slew of candidates here in 09 that would be honestly good choices and I'm glad that we have good people stepping up. Anyone but AIPAC. They all came out to the far West a couple weeks ago for a voters' forum, it was good talking to all of them.

It was a fun discussion! Very lively!

I know you’re currently dealing with it, but yeah… in the lead ups to my surgeries I’d absolutely be masking 100% in outside company, even in my own house with my family.

Feel better soon. ❤️

Just like as alcohol consumed in moderation is fine but in some specific people’s cases, can be overindulged and therefore is a net negative to them and the people around them.

We don’t have a temperance movement presently either but we do have detox programs. Should be same in this case.

I'm about midway in my recovery process from my surgery mid-January. There's been a bunch of challenging things at the same time -- financial and work challenges along with recovery setbacks. And the weather really sucks right now.

I wish I could rally my mood right now but I don't see how.