Category: Warrior

  • I’m Oke. Tired But Oke.

    [Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Nineteen] I’m stable, but lashing out. Not ideal, but getting there. I’m oke. But first the news: Too early to say if partial lockdown is working, prime minister says RIVM warns of data delays after reporting 8,669 new coronavirus infections Covid-19 ICU patient total tops 500 days earlier than…

  • COVID Test Result Is Negative

    [Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Eighteen] Alternative Title: How to Return Your Under Four Year Olds to Daycare Once They’ve Been Kicked Out Because of the COVID Rules For those of you who have been following along at home, the result of my covid test on Tuesday is negative. The twins got to see…

  • COVID 19 Test Result Twenty Four Hours Later

    [Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Seventeen] “You were tested on 20 October 2020. We don’t have the result of your test yet. You will receive an email or telephone call when we get your result.” https://coronatest.nl/testen/meest-recente-testuitslag Yeah, I wanna know, too. But first the news: Dutch princesses return from Greek holiday 3 days after…

  • Oke, But, Srsly, OW

    [Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Sixteen] I took the COVID19 test just now. Let’s talk about how much my nose hurts now. And how awesome the Dutch testing system has gotten. But first the news: Police to step up coronavirus rule enforcement, soft drug use outside can lead to fines RIVM: More coronavirus infections…

  • Oh, Hey, I’m Getting the COVID Test Tomorrow

    [Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Fifteen] The twins have had a cough for ten days. And a runny nose. Nothing else. But first the news: Slight drop in coronavirus cases in last 24 hours, more patients in hospital More coronavirus patients caused a 20 percent cut in non-Covid care Teachers want stricter coronavirus measures,…

  • To Make Room For Coping

    [Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Fourteen] I slept in a bit. Meditated. Edited the presentation for the hackathon. Danced a bit. Cuddled a bit. Ate a protein shake. And drank lots of water. It’s a gentle kind of day. But first the news: Last Dutch municipality without coronavirus confirms first infected resident King, Royal…

  • Holy Hell, Today

    [Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Thirteen] I submitted a code for Equinix’s virtual hackathon. And spoke at Fedora Women’s Day about being non-binary and talking about mental health and my Fedora story. And then I streamed a new escape room game. It’s time for bed. But first the news: New coronavirus cases top 8141…

  • In Case Of Emergency, Break Glass

    [Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Eleven] Just in case I need it, I’ve written down my coping strategies for shitty days. Shove it in my face if I’m looking down, please.

  • Blank

    [Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Ten] These are the days that I didn’t post because I Wasn’t Oke™. I just can’t leave them blank. So I’m filling them in, but lightly. With some of my favourite songs. Enjoy.

  • Intentionally Blank

    [Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Nine] These are the days that I didn’t post because I Wasn’t Oke™. I just can’t leave them blank. So I’m filling them in, but lightly. With some of my favourite songs. Enjoy.

  • Billie Eilish’s Bury a Friend

    [Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Eight] Spotify’s daily mix 2 for me is #OnPoint with kickass songs like Pink’s Fuckin’ Perfect, Colbie Caillat’s Try, and Natasha Bedingfield’s Unwritten. I *really* need the boost today. Thank you. But first the news: Tougher coronavirus measures on their way as cases continue to top 6,000 Freedom to…

  • Left Intentionally Blank

    [Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Seven] These are the days that I didn’t post because I Wasn’t Oke™. I just can’t leave them blank. So I’m filling them in, but lightly. With some of my favourite songs. Enjoy.