nicole @nicole@myna.social

Somehow my screen got featured in an org meeting this morning. And, somehow, I don’t disapprove of being seen. 🙂

Not all the stuff I listened to back in the 90’s still lands, but some of it does. 😭

My goals today are simple: (1) support my engineers; (2) be kind to myself; (3) cry when I need to. .

Any day where I can capture four decent photographs of my friends and their families is a good one in my book. 🥰

I’ve known these two fools since high school, and yet—in my eyes—this is the first photo we’ve ever taken together.

It’s so good to be seen.

Back from San Diego Comic-Con.@pauline and I dressed up; there was dancing; Tori Amos played. Best one yet. #SDCC

Well. Was supposed to leave Tucson yesterday, but that was before the rain went sideways and knocked over 30 utility poles.

Hoping to sneak out tonight. Two hours left to deliver on this dream.

Excite.

Starting to pack for Comic-Con. I’ve been promised dancing, so I’m cobbling together a Star Trek-like outfit for the occassion.

San Diego Comic-Con is the perfect place to get out of my comfort zone: the whole town dresses up, the crowd is crazy, and there’s a growing trans presence.

One of my all-time favorite Chibi photos.

Back in California, where the food isn’t quite as sumptuous, but there’s a little dō who jumps for joy when she sees me.

Today’s Chicago lunch was sourced from Big Star, a fairly well-regarded local institution.

I’m an absolute snob when it comes to Mexican food. Color me Not Impressed. I’ve had better; I’ve had better in Chicago; I’ve had better in Chicago on this trip.

Had a lovely day of walking ten miles, eating three breakfasts, and doing the irl reenactment of my coming out for friends I could only reach by text two years ago.

Also, my company’s performance cycle, but that didn’t fit in the fun-shaped hole.

Today’s Chicago dinner was a spicy minced pork pie that I carried out from Chiya-Chai. Oh my goddess, I could eat this every week.

Today’s Chicago fast-breaker is Bang Bang Pie and Biscuits. Very much a yum.

Today’s fast-breaker was lunch at Staropolska, a Polish restaurant recommended to me by a friend and fellow food tourist.

My eyes were bigger than my stomach: I barely conquered a single potato pancake before I fell over in defeat. The sour rye soup was fantastic as well.

Also, I really miss Chibi. Can’t wait for return snuggles on Saturday.

I feel like my face has been all manner of bloated, swollen, and inflamed since arriving in Chicago (lack of sleep; salty food; alcohol), but there have also been moments where I felt pretty good about how I’m presenting. Walking around Logan Square yesterday was one of them. (I really love this knit mesh buttoned top. It’s one of the few I’m comfortable wearing without also wearing jacket)

The scale in this morning’s airbnb, though …. 😂 I guess I _lived_ yesterday. 💕

Revival at Dove’s Luncheonette.