Ada
@buchans.bsky.social
she/they | celebrating transition, better late than never | Computational Math PhD (more comp than math today) | video and board games, some cooking, and an eclectic set of musical instruments
The prompt said to tell you a bit about myself, so: 1
The prompt said to tell you a bit about myself, so: 1
Right? This is basically where we are. Curated channels/videos for the older and constant observation on the younger. Neither uses Kids, because it seemed like there were just no controls. As you said, connection with their generational culture is really tough
November 25, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Right? This is basically where we are. Curated channels/videos for the older and constant observation on the younger. Neither uses Kids, because it seemed like there were just no controls. As you said, connection with their generational culture is really tough
It's a terrible challenge. Our older had to have it taken away for *all the reasons*, but our profoundly autistic younger legitimately just listens to age appropriate songs. Taking it away in full did not go well π
Manually curating is a lot of work when the site actively doesn't want you to
Manually curating is a lot of work when the site actively doesn't want you to
November 25, 2025 at 2:38 AM
It's a terrible challenge. Our older had to have it taken away for *all the reasons*, but our profoundly autistic younger legitimately just listens to age appropriate songs. Taking it away in full did not go well π
Manually curating is a lot of work when the site actively doesn't want you to
Manually curating is a lot of work when the site actively doesn't want you to
A patch to a game 30 years later that rights a wrong that's weighed on my psyche and now I'm excited to play again?
There are no metaphors here. π
There are no metaphors here. π
November 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
A patch to a game 30 years later that rights a wrong that's weighed on my psyche and now I'm excited to play again?
There are no metaphors here. π
There are no metaphors here. π
So, patch notes for the open source continuation of Race Into Space mention this fix from February 2023:
"If an emergency EVA was needed to get back to the capsule after the Moon landing, the game wouldn't give you credit for the landing (#741)"
I've been mad at this game for *decades* over this.
"If an emergency EVA was needed to get back to the capsule after the Moon landing, the game wouldn't give you credit for the landing (#741)"
I've been mad at this game for *decades* over this.
November 24, 2025 at 5:25 AM
So, patch notes for the open source continuation of Race Into Space mention this fix from February 2023:
"If an emergency EVA was needed to get back to the capsule after the Moon landing, the game wouldn't give you credit for the landing (#741)"
I've been mad at this game for *decades* over this.
"If an emergency EVA was needed to get back to the capsule after the Moon landing, the game wouldn't give you credit for the landing (#741)"
I've been mad at this game for *decades* over this.
Indeed! I had to actually launch the game, start a soviet playthrough, and buy a kvartet to take that screenshot...
November 24, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Indeed! I had to actually launch the game, start a soviet playthrough, and buy a kvartet to take that screenshot...
Introduce yourself with four spaceships!!
November 24, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Introduce yourself with four spaceships!!
And this is allegedly the best corridor in the system, sadly. I applaud your commitment.
Prices and times for trips I'm considering just don't work. π’
Prices and times for trips I'm considering just don't work. π’
November 22, 2025 at 11:35 PM
And this is allegedly the best corridor in the system, sadly. I applaud your commitment.
Prices and times for trips I'm considering just don't work. π’
Prices and times for trips I'm considering just don't work. π’
Thank you both, I'll just melt now π«
I seriously owe my wife for making this possible today.
I seriously owe my wife for making this possible today.
November 22, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Thank you both, I'll just melt now π«
I seriously owe my wife for making this possible today.
I seriously owe my wife for making this possible today.
I was starting to notice that and tried to write it off as some coincidence of who I knew and was meeting, but yeah, quite a few. Honestly, I'm glad for the libraries' sakes
November 22, 2025 at 2:44 AM
I was starting to notice that and tried to write it off as some coincidence of who I knew and was meeting, but yeah, quite a few. Honestly, I'm glad for the libraries' sakes
Sadly, I don't but have many friends that do. I got the shirt as a gift for donating to a local library.
November 22, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Sadly, I don't but have many friends that do. I got the shirt as a gift for donating to a local library.
Thank you! I was so nervous at the start of the day, but felt better than I have in ages by the end! π
November 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Thank you! I was so nervous at the start of the day, but felt better than I have in ages by the end! π
I'm so overwhelmed (literally). Thank you! π
But so you know, the original photo post plan was this:
Me: I'm not out in public at all
Also me: (picture of Ada wearing a black skirt, tall boots, and a T-shirt reading "what's more punk than the public library" while playing a Roland Axis-1 keytar)
But so you know, the original photo post plan was this:
Me: I'm not out in public at all
Also me: (picture of Ada wearing a black skirt, tall boots, and a T-shirt reading "what's more punk than the public library" while playing a Roland Axis-1 keytar)
November 22, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I'm so overwhelmed (literally). Thank you! π
But so you know, the original photo post plan was this:
Me: I'm not out in public at all
Also me: (picture of Ada wearing a black skirt, tall boots, and a T-shirt reading "what's more punk than the public library" while playing a Roland Axis-1 keytar)
But so you know, the original photo post plan was this:
Me: I'm not out in public at all
Also me: (picture of Ada wearing a black skirt, tall boots, and a T-shirt reading "what's more punk than the public library" while playing a Roland Axis-1 keytar)
Today was my first day out since starting this journey. Make-up and holiday shopping followed by a primary care visit. And perhaps for the first time in a long time, I feel like the person in the mirror is me.
November 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Today was my first day out since starting this journey. Make-up and holiday shopping followed by a primary care visit. And perhaps for the first time in a long time, I feel like the person in the mirror is me.
I was first called Ada more years ago than I care to count by a dear friend who is no longer with us. This was in a difficult time in my life, one I long wished had gone differently, but also a time of great self-discovery. This name is a proud reminder of all I have been and all I might become.
November 21, 2025 at 6:30 AM
I was first called Ada more years ago than I care to count by a dear friend who is no longer with us. This was in a difficult time in my life, one I long wished had gone differently, but also a time of great self-discovery. This name is a proud reminder of all I have been and all I might become.
Ugh, this damn carrier letter...
The open question is this bit: "Carriers must establish an exceptions process for coverage of excluded services for enrollees who are mid-treatment within a surgical and/or hormonal regimen"
Not holding my breath, but it's not nothing.
The open question is this bit: "Carriers must establish an exceptions process for coverage of excluded services for enrollees who are mid-treatment within a surgical and/or hormonal regimen"
Not holding my breath, but it's not nothing.
November 19, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Ugh, this damn carrier letter...
The open question is this bit: "Carriers must establish an exceptions process for coverage of excluded services for enrollees who are mid-treatment within a surgical and/or hormonal regimen"
Not holding my breath, but it's not nothing.
The open question is this bit: "Carriers must establish an exceptions process for coverage of excluded services for enrollees who are mid-treatment within a surgical and/or hormonal regimen"
Not holding my breath, but it's not nothing.
I never realized how much of a hang up I had about complimenting appearance. "They might feel unsafe, question your motives, or think you are just vain. So *never* do it"
Or, you know, I could read a situation and tell you how fantastic you look if it seems appropriate
So much unlearning to do...
Or, you know, I could read a situation and tell you how fantastic you look if it seems appropriate
So much unlearning to do...
November 16, 2025 at 2:59 AM
I never realized how much of a hang up I had about complimenting appearance. "They might feel unsafe, question your motives, or think you are just vain. So *never* do it"
Or, you know, I could read a situation and tell you how fantastic you look if it seems appropriate
So much unlearning to do...
Or, you know, I could read a situation and tell you how fantastic you look if it seems appropriate
So much unlearning to do...
This is such a pretty look. I'm reminded of the iridescence of the hummingbird you posted with a previous makeup post. You wear these vibrant colors so amazingly well!
November 16, 2025 at 2:06 AM
This is such a pretty look. I'm reminded of the iridescence of the hummingbird you posted with a previous makeup post. You wear these vibrant colors so amazingly well!
My plans for today consisted of more than just wrapping myself in a cocoon of fleece and quills, drifting between vivid dreams and mild delirium, all by the light of my phone.
But cold and flu season had different plans.
But cold and flu season had different plans.
November 16, 2025 at 2:00 AM
My plans for today consisted of more than just wrapping myself in a cocoon of fleece and quills, drifting between vivid dreams and mild delirium, all by the light of my phone.
But cold and flu season had different plans.
But cold and flu season had different plans.
Like a planetary alignment, it has been a week on meds, a month since accepting, a year openly questioning, a decade of isolating and introspection, and a lifetime of wondering and uncertainty.
The road was long and is longer still - I am so thankful for friendships new and renewed along the way. π
The road was long and is longer still - I am so thankful for friendships new and renewed along the way. π
November 15, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Like a planetary alignment, it has been a week on meds, a month since accepting, a year openly questioning, a decade of isolating and introspection, and a lifetime of wondering and uncertainty.
The road was long and is longer still - I am so thankful for friendships new and renewed along the way. π
The road was long and is longer still - I am so thankful for friendships new and renewed along the way. π
You are so pretty and your makeup is amazing! I love the rich depth of your eyes in these photos and how well the green compliments the colors of your hair
November 15, 2025 at 2:36 AM
You are so pretty and your makeup is amazing! I love the rich depth of your eyes in these photos and how well the green compliments the colors of your hair
Was briefly stuck in the parking deck elevator. Nice temp, good view, no hurry, so I chatted with it for a few minutes. Sometimes we just can't, and that's okay.
It rang its little bell and angrily opened and shut the door an inch as if possessed. I just patted the door.
It gave up and opened π
It rang its little bell and angrily opened and shut the door an inch as if possessed. I just patted the door.
It gave up and opened π
November 13, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Was briefly stuck in the parking deck elevator. Nice temp, good view, no hurry, so I chatted with it for a few minutes. Sometimes we just can't, and that's okay.
It rang its little bell and angrily opened and shut the door an inch as if possessed. I just patted the door.
It gave up and opened π
It rang its little bell and angrily opened and shut the door an inch as if possessed. I just patted the door.
It gave up and opened π
Nope, wouldn't know anything about it either π
November 12, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Nope, wouldn't know anything about it either π
The Razer Viper is an ambidextrous design with two buttons per side. It is rechargeable wireless, but I used it corded. I don't recall paying A Lot for it.
November 11, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The Razer Viper is an ambidextrous design with two buttons per side. It is rechargeable wireless, but I used it corded. I don't recall paying A Lot for it.
Ah yes, "just wait until they pancake *your* boobs" as my wife likes to remind me
November 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Ah yes, "just wait until they pancake *your* boobs" as my wife likes to remind me