Rachel Johnson
@rachel-mentzoni.bsky.social
Brit in Norway. Parent, dog owner, role-player and trans🏳️⚧️
Had a phone call from a number I didn’t recognise and they asked for my <deadname>. Now considering it’s about 8 years since I legally changed my name I wasn’t impressed.
January 22, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Had a phone call from a number I didn’t recognise and they asked for my <deadname>. Now considering it’s about 8 years since I legally changed my name I wasn’t impressed.
My youngest is studying puberty in school just now. I had to explain to her why I’ve had two 😁🏳️⚧️
January 14, 2026 at 11:46 AM
My youngest is studying puberty in school just now. I had to explain to her why I’ve had two 😁🏳️⚧️
I’m currently arguing with my (10 year younger) sister about whether Nirvana and The Pixies are classic rock. 🤪
January 8, 2026 at 7:43 PM
I’m currently arguing with my (10 year younger) sister about whether Nirvana and The Pixies are classic rock. 🤪
Forgot to share a picture this morning, but I was fully «transed up» this morning
January 6, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Forgot to share a picture this morning, but I was fully «transed up» this morning
Cold enough that the mittens came out today 🥶
January 5, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Cold enough that the mittens came out today 🥶
A new record! Eaten lutefisk for the third time this Christmas! (Eldest child wanted it as birthday dinner)
December 29, 2025 at 5:33 PM
A new record! Eaten lutefisk for the third time this Christmas! (Eldest child wanted it as birthday dinner)
Today I had to unexpectedly correct someone’s latin. It was one of the few things stuck in a dusty corner of my brain from almost 40 years ago.
December 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Today I had to unexpectedly correct someone’s latin. It was one of the few things stuck in a dusty corner of my brain from almost 40 years ago.
Yesterday we went to see the nutcracker. Some amazing dancers and performances. However even after reading the plot online afterwards I have no idea what it was about.
December 15, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Yesterday we went to see the nutcracker. Some amazing dancers and performances. However even after reading the plot online afterwards I have no idea what it was about.
Considering I’ve not lived or worked in the UK for over 19 years, I still get asked how things like statutory sick pay works by my colleagues. I of course am an expert because…?
December 2, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Considering I’ve not lived or worked in the UK for over 19 years, I still get asked how things like statutory sick pay works by my colleagues. I of course am an expert because…?
A little boy at the supermarket asked me «er du en dame?» «er du en mann?» and you know, I thought «considering I had put zero effort into my looks today, I’ll take that» 😄🏳️⚧️
November 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
A little boy at the supermarket asked me «er du en dame?» «er du en mann?» and you know, I thought «considering I had put zero effort into my looks today, I’ll take that» 😄🏳️⚧️
Breakfast of champions
November 5, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Breakfast of champions
Today is the anniversary of when my pulmonary embolism was detected. I started showing symptoms a few days before but the first doctor I saw decided it was anxiety without doing any tests.
October 8, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Today is the anniversary of when my pulmonary embolism was detected. I started showing symptoms a few days before but the first doctor I saw decided it was anxiety without doing any tests.
Flying the flag (scarf) in my office this morning
September 30, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Flying the flag (scarf) in my office this morning
Been for an MRI on my neck this afternoon. The most painful experience in my life since the last MRI on my neck 4 years ago.
September 25, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Been for an MRI on my neck this afternoon. The most painful experience in my life since the last MRI on my neck 4 years ago.
Reading @seananmcguire.bsky.social ‘s When Sorrows Come. Brought tears to my eyes by page 18 and I laughed at the end of chapter 2. I don’t know how she does it.
July 26, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Reading @seananmcguire.bsky.social ‘s When Sorrows Come. Brought tears to my eyes by page 18 and I laughed at the end of chapter 2. I don’t know how she does it.
We took the dog down to the sea yesterday. He seemed to enjoy it.
July 21, 2025 at 6:46 AM
We took the dog down to the sea yesterday. He seemed to enjoy it.
I’ve just said «I’m wanted for my mind again, it’d be nice to be wanted for my body». Whether that was a good thing to say in the office is up for debate 🤣
May 23, 2025 at 8:22 AM
I’ve just said «I’m wanted for my mind again, it’d be nice to be wanted for my body». Whether that was a good thing to say in the office is up for debate 🤣
The dog is crying in his room as he’s worked out I’m leaving him for the weekend
April 26, 2025 at 6:40 AM
The dog is crying in his room as he’s worked out I’m leaving him for the weekend
I’m an engineer in the offshore energy industry, an expat, a parent to three marvellous young people, a dog owner and someone who loves playing pen and paper RPGs.
Also, I’m a trans woman.
Also, I’m a trans woman.
Are you trans? Who are you? Let's hear something else about you. It doesn't have to be impressive.
Quote post and end with "Also, I'm a trans (fill in the blank)."
Quote post and end with "Also, I'm a trans (fill in the blank)."
I'm responsible for security research strategy within my department at a large tech company.
Over the last decade, I've spoken at multiple conferences.
Last week presented a paper I co-authored at a security workshop in Cambridge.
My work protects the public.
Also, I'm a trans nonbinary person.
Over the last decade, I've spoken at multiple conferences.
Last week presented a paper I co-authored at a security workshop in Cambridge.
My work protects the public.
Also, I'm a trans nonbinary person.
March 31, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I’m an engineer in the offshore energy industry, an expat, a parent to three marvellous young people, a dog owner and someone who loves playing pen and paper RPGs.
Also, I’m a trans woman.
Also, I’m a trans woman.
Sometimes you can have your day made by being told your clothes look pretty. Didn’t happen very often before transition. 🤣
March 24, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Sometimes you can have your day made by being told your clothes look pretty. Didn’t happen very often before transition. 🤣
Friday evening in IKEA. Fun times.
March 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Friday evening in IKEA. Fun times.
Getting tattooed again today. Having my first touched up and adding some colour. Considering how vague I was initially with what I wanted I’m very pleased with the proposal.
March 12, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Getting tattooed again today. Having my first touched up and adding some colour. Considering how vague I was initially with what I wanted I’m very pleased with the proposal.
Today we visited Auschwitz. The Auschwitz camp brought me to tears but Birkenau was breathtaking in its size and scale. It was too big to be able to grasp the horror.
February 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Today we visited Auschwitz. The Auschwitz camp brought me to tears but Birkenau was breathtaking in its size and scale. It was too big to be able to grasp the horror.
As the token English person in the office I sometimes get asked to translate Norwegian words to English.
Today's English word is "dropdown"
Today's English word is "dropdown"
February 13, 2025 at 10:28 AM
As the token English person in the office I sometimes get asked to translate Norwegian words to English.
Today's English word is "dropdown"
Today's English word is "dropdown"
This came up on shuffle this morning and I laughed out loud. I needed that. Ridiculously catchy too.
New single is out now. Listen for context. open.spotify.com/track/39GlvO...
February 12, 2025 at 8:28 AM
This came up on shuffle this morning and I laughed out loud. I needed that. Ridiculously catchy too.