(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
Fuck it, I left
The only communist cat rescue in NJ Writer Professor Permanently broken they/them; he/him (This account is one big TW for self-harm, gender dysphoria, and mental illness)
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Fuck it, I left
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Yikes π
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I question this premise. What does it mean? The moon is still there! No one is giving up anything!
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TradHood
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
Happy bisexual visibility month!
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
I think I managed to dissociate for a while, which was good, but now I am back in this wretched body, learning about enrollment goals
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
Why are you calling the cops on me?!
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
Height and personality are accurate!
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
That's only because I don't drink alcohol and have celiac disease. But if you want to like juggle guns, I'm game!
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
OK, I can finally name one bad side effect of testosterone: it makes you confident enough to think that you can rawdog 3+ hours of meetings despite your ADHD and this is simply too much confidence.
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
I have decided to chew off my own foot. It will not help me escape but it will distract me for 15-20 minutes.
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
One hour! I am still alive but have no idea what is happening.
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
50 minutes in. Dear god, how is it that only ten minutes has passed? Why have thee abandoned me?
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
I feel like alcohol is wasted on me as I am belligerent as a way of life, but also rawdogging the second Tromp presidency feels like it's also bad for my liver and spleen.
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
40 minutes in, really regretting not taking Adderall this morning, holy shit. We're talking about budget.
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
Thankfully tomorrow I will driving to New England for reasons! Expect pithy observations about the state of Connecticut.
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
Second full day meetings, this one is in person! Should I start drinking, Y/N?
Moby Dick (@mobydickatsea.bsky.social) reposted
Were I the wind, Iβd blow no more on such a wicked, miserable world.
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
He is very versatile!
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
Itβs like performance art of a really upsetting variety. Marina AbramoviΔ presents movie reviews
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
Youβre far enough south so they might be ripe now! Ours still seem a week or two away β those things take foreverrrrrr
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
Funnily enough @zakjarvis.bsky.social and I were just bitching about how no one adapted Frankenstein even close to the source but del Toroβs version looks like it might do that
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
Wow
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
Eww? Itβs delicious!
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
Surprisingly tropical! Like a cherimoya type tropical β as if banana and a pineapple had a very fragrant baby the consistency of thick custard. Honestly my top five fruits and I feel strongly about fruits
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
Soonβ¦. Iβm stalking this pawpaw tree like Iβm Robert De Niro in Cape Fear
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
And so it beginsβ¦ the season when I yell into the void that pumpkin and pumpkin spice are not the same thing, learn the difference, motherfuckers, itβs not that hard, and stop embarrassing yourself in public
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
Please help if you can!
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
I hope so! You definitely deserve better π«
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
So I heard!
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh man that sucks, Iβm sorry!
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reposted
Corn smut
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
Amazing!! and believe me Iβve been zooming all over LMAO
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
OMG!!!! I love them! Was so upset brood x missed NJ!
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
Sitting here literally tearing up thinking of how happy this corner of the internet inhabited by queer nature-loving leftists makes me. I unironically love you all. Have a baby flying squirrel my dog rescued in 2023
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
βExuviaβ
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I found this cool molt the other day!
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
This nonprofit was founded by a friend of mine, one of BLM NJ leaders and an organizer, and they connect people to servicesβaffordable housing, harm reduction, services etc. Located in South NJ imperfectvillage.org
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
Aw you should be fine as ling as you donβt attempt sitting down during the heist!
james (@james.claims) reposted
been thinking it for a while but im just going to say it out loud. cis βalliesβ have made me feel the worst overall in the last year with the way they talk about trans men. they are incapable of supporting trans women without beating down their siblings who are men.
Nolan Void (@wolter.bsky.social) reposted
And itβs best to block them first. You see them acting like assholes to other people? Nuke them from orbit without interacting. It defangs them faster than any other strategy.
Fantasy Magazine (@fantasymagazine.bsky.social) reposted
are you ready for some big news? WE ARE OPEN for BIPOC subs for issue 100! and we are celebrating with a special theme: Transition, Migration, and Borders: Movement in, and of the Body πfor those of us who find home in liminal spacesπ find out more here: psychopomp.com/fantasy-maga...
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Anytime, bestie!
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Best!
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Behold, it is a thing of beauty!
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
Happy bisexual visibility month to all bisexuals but especially my favorite bisexual!! Yes, you!
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
Heβs loud thatβs for sure
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
RFK Jr looked at him and saw nothing wrong with his mitochondria so
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
After some thought I think I will be electing to hold some independent activities β namely, screaming into my pillow for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
Lunch break! And then workshop sessions including one on AI in the classroom. I guess I won't be attending that one.
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you! I have Docs.
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
And 1 for dean
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
Never mind found it!! This is my new official Zoom pic featuring NoHo Hank who we lost earlier this year (RIP you were the best boy)
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY!!!!
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
Ok so maybe my Zoom pic could use some updating. What do you think? Which one most conveys dignity and professionalism?
Ashwin Rodrigues (@ashwinrodrigues.com) reposted
They're hiding the President because he experienced a Buzz Lightyear - Toy Story 3 scenario this weekend (blunt force trauma changed his primary language to Spanish.) They're hiding him until they can do a factory reset because his base hates stuff like that
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
We're up to synergy
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Higher education, terrain, policy debates!
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
My camera is off and this is my Zoom profile picture. I am a serious professional.
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
Ooooh, we have "market demands"
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
If I was a drinker I would already be drunk because of how many times words "abundance", "service" and "financial constraints" have been said
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
Attending faculty conference by Zoom and not regretting it as I see a roomful of unmasked people and someone is blowing her nose.
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
Have we tried winning elections by appealing to the far left progressivism? Guys?
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
Me: You know, Iβm starting to feel kinda hopeful Techbro motherfuckers: how about we monetize deadbots
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
Wrong hormones are wrong hormones, no matter what they are! And after the news of the successful uterine transplant came out I immediately thought that trans men who want hysterectomies should donate their uteri but only to trans women. So much mutual aid potential!
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
@thelouvreof.bsky.social
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I donβt know what is happening
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
Itβs incredible how similar those experiences are across the spectrumβ I only started feeling alive and experienced the full emotional spectrum once on t. Hard to run on a wrong kind of fuel, so to speak.
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
There are a lot of not terrible humans who nonetheless are annoying af and yet slapping them would be socially costly. I think every trans person ends up in the punching bag/ambassador situation and while the latter can be voluntary it is still tiring, especially when coupled with transmisogyny
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
Sorry you had to deal with this! Itβs so wild how deeply embedded preconceived notions about hormones are! After I started testosterone a bunch of people asked me about mood swings/anger. And itβs like no, mood swings and anger diminished, Iβm much calmer and happier.
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
Apparently they donβt make menβs shoes in my size π€ Unrelatedly if anyone has a good source of dressy boysβ shoes, I am interested.
MauriceπΉ (@mistermaurice.bsky.social) reposted
At this point Iβm not only convinced there was a sex worker in the car but they were also underage
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
You could reach out to a friend who could help you organize/prioritize!
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Eh he is a left-punching milquetoast idiot who thinks the only way to deal with fascists is to outflank them from the right and has 0 insight into politics, so he probably is a democrat
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
As some of you know, I am a bit of a connoisseur of spam emails. I do however have a question about this one: who the fuck is Charlie? Mr. Cheng Saephan sounds fine and respectable but Charlie seems like a scamp and I do not trust Charlie. Absolutely the fuck not.
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No
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I mean I donβt know why Nate Silver presumes to say anything in public but apparently!
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
Blueskyism= trans commies mouthing off to their betters and refusing to fall in line. How this party keeps losing elections to a semiconscious toilet brush is beyond me.
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah! Both of my dogs fostered kittens though Cookieβs a bit more intense
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
The gun thing is my litmus test for separating leftists from liberals because only fucking libs think that itβs perfectly fine if only fascists are armed. OTOH I block a lot because I have enough stupidity in my life.
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
Iβm so sorry for your loss!
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
Aw!!! Rory loves rescuing wildlife β she saved an owl and some baby flying squirrels!
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They are not the same
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Rory being herself, just for @redg187.bsky.social
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Yours truly after IDing some plants and watching my dog make an absolute fool of herself. Also got a good pump this morning, those tshirt sleeves are getting a bit tight.
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Zinnias get their own thing because pretty. No alt as there are 4 pictures of zinnias in peach, red, yellow and hit pink
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social)
Plants at the sustainability farm today!
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reposted
Good morning, beautiful people of bsky! Itβs such a joy to wake up and see pictures of your plants and pets and read about movies and TV shows youβre watching and games youβre playing and music youβre into. I love your politics and your dunks and your vulnerabilities and I hope you have a good day!
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah makes sense! Sleep maddowbots got activated, I guess.
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
Plus I donβt know why heβs saying there hasnβt been a large influx of new users, this past week Iβve been condescended at by a bunch of Newsomites Iβve never seen before
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
This is tea libel
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reply parent
Itβs so funny how itβs always βiβm okay with it but OTHER PEOPLE may have an issue with you being rude/a pervert/an abolitionist/a foreigner etc. Ventriloquizing grievances is my favorite rhetorical device.
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Honestly most of my birthdays in college (doing field work in Siberia/White Sea area in July)
Former Pingu Child Actor (@heresy.bsky.social) reposted
"Over 5-6 September, Great Yarmouth is set to host biggest neo-nazi music festival in over a decade. Home Office has the power to block overseas bands from entering UK, which will scupper the plans. But they wonβt act unless we demand it. Email the Home Office now" hopenothate.org.uk/2025/08/28/g...
(Trying it on for size) Kosta π π³οΈββ§οΈ ποΈ (@esedia.bsky.social) reposted
Guys guys the plot thickens! Note that Rudyβs injuries include his leg. βGiuliani's son, Andrew, who is the head of the White House's FIFA World Cup 2026 Task Force, thanked people who have reached out after the crash.β
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One of the very hard and fast rules I have: once the word βauthenticβ appears in the food debate, itβs time to flip the table and leave.
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What is this chana masala craze on my timeline? Is everyone but me making chana masala?
Jeff Hollett (@jeffontherock.bsky.social) reposted
A beautiful orange rock posy lichen (Rhizoplaca chrysoleuca), from my time in Yellowknife, NT, Canada. #lichen #fungifriends
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So good!