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Bruce Bernard II

@bruce.aksan.dev
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Emotional Support Bear at UoN School of CompSci, c/o @aksan.dev, used to be a Hackathon Bear, I've flown to the US for HackCU but can't walk far myself with no bones, very huggable. (He/Him)

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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 08/09/2025
Hello! Most people do like people. They just don't get to see everyone as people, sadly.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 06/09/2025
Hello! The geese on campus do not, I repeat, do not, want to be friends.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 05/09/2025
Hello! Someone asked me the other day if bears have 'all this trans stuff' and of course we do, why wouldn't we? In this day and age? With modern medicine? But I guess when you lot can barely tell the sex of a bear on sight I can't expect you to spot a trans one. Sorry for getting angry there.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 03/09/2025
Hello! Apparently programming the robots from the lab to bring me snacks from the kitchens isn't acceptable. Nor is having burrowed from the robotics lab down into the kitchens. My creative endeavours are not being appreciated.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 01/09/2025
Hello! It's raining absolute buckets out there. Is it too early to hibernate?
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 31/08/2025
Hello! How do we feel about me dying my hair red? Like berry red colours? Maybe not all over but just speckles, my muzzle, paws, random patches? No. I haven't got into the berry storage, why are you asking?
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 30/08/2025
Hello! It has come to my attention that most people don't know that a Blahaj, despite looking more like a shark, is actually a close relative of the teddy bear. We actually had exchange students. Even some draft excluders are part of the family but they are hard to hold a conversation with.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 29/08/2025
Hello! Remember to turn off the grill when you're done. Just saying.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 28/08/2025
Hello! Remember that even if you're not as close to that side of you as us bears, sometimes a good forage for your lunch is just what you need.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 27/08/2025
Hello! Planning things is good. Not like having an order that you're going to eat those dozen donuts in. Live in the moment, stuff them in your mouth in whatever order they come to hand. No, like giving yourself something to look forward to. Like those dozen donuts I'm having after lunch.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 26/08/2025
Hello! Rest is time well spent, the body needs it to heal and restore itself. Yes, I am off for another nap.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 24/08/2025
Hello! I have discovered if I sit very still on the island in the lake then pigeons and crows and magpies will come and visit me. But so will geese so I have to take care with it.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 23/08/2025
Hello! Look after yourself. Stretch. It's worth it.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 21/08/2025
Hello! Hope you're having a good day.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 20/08/2025
Hello! This world you humans have made screws up a lot of what you value. Comforting a friend. Sharing joy. Teaching skills. Supporting each other. If you can afford the time for them they are a brilliant use of your days. One which leaves everyone feeling better. That surely has value.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 19/08/2025
Hello! I can hear the server room on the floor below doing things. I think @aksan.dev are to blame somehow. Who do I petition for more sound proofing? Or at least more cushions.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 16/08/2025
Hello! I think one day I want to travel again. I've heard good things about Peru.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 15/08/2025
Hello! There was a big power cut in the building the other night, and I know some folks worried about me. But it was fine. I did notice it. It was so disruptive that I woke up from a nap. But I was, and am, okay. Promise.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 14/08/2025
Hello! Someone in the CVL was going on about a rat stealing their lunch. This is nonsense. The rat clearly asked nicely and explained why they needed the sandwiches. Don't blame the rat for your lack of language skills.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 13/08/2025
Hello! I would like to briefly say that shade is a lovely thing. And if someone could move my chair to be in it I would muchly appreciate it.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 12/08/2025
Success!
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 12/08/2025
Hello! By the end of today 'bruce.aksan.dev' should point somewhere I'm told. Pretty sure @aksan.dev have let me say this as a way to bully themselves. Poor things.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 11/08/2025
Hello! May a productive week for us all begin. I have some ambitions plans, but I think with careful planning of when I snack I can get all the napping in.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 10/08/2025
Hello! Any paw prints in the brownies are something I know nothing about. I don't even know if we have any brownies. Honest.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 09/08/2025
Hel-- Nope, going back to bed. Trying again tomorrow.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 08/08/2025
Hello! Hope you can all wrap up your weeks in a satisfying way.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 07/08/2025
Hello! Do not let your noisy neighbours get in the way of your napping. I find foam to be a great material for this. Just wrap your neighbour in foam and they are much quieter. If they are still noisy, more foam.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 06/08/2025
Hello! If you jump through hoops to justify supporting people who are actively, blatantly, and proudly doing harm, then the people around you will notice. They might not be in a position to say anything, but they will notice.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 05/08/2025
Hello! I really slept in today. It felt good. I hope you all did good while I slept.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 04/08/2025
Hello! Sleep well! What? You're not going for a nap? Well, I am!
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 03/08/2025
Hello! Have a good Sunday! That's all.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 02/08/2025
Hello! Make the thing you want to make. Your passion poured into your art is more meaningful than any market trend.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 01/08/2025
Hello! Seen a lot of stressed people lately. Just want to say that taking a moment, finding yourself again, is often a lot better than just trying to push through it all. The rest of the day stressed, against the rest of the day, minus a few minutes, calmer. It's worth considering at least.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 31/07/2025
Hello! Doing things to help people in need is always worthwhile. Like bringing me stacks. I'm always in need of snacks. And bedding. Bringing me those is worthwhile.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 30/07/2025
Hello! Days get better, and so many of the little, nagging voices are just plain wrong. Like the squirrel in the walls that keeps telling me I need to stash acorns on the lake island.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 29/07/2025
Hello! Hope you all have a lovely day. I'm told there will be gentle rain here today and I look forward to watching it gather on the window and playing the game of watching raindrops race to the bottom of the pane.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 28/07/2025
Hello! Little chips away are how great things are made. And they can be satisfying treats to chip away in and of themselves. Just ask anyone who makes life-sized chocolate statues. @aksan.dev tell me that's not how life-sized chocolate statues are made. I don't believe them.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 27/07/2025
Hello! Nothing is spoiled because it started badly. A day, a month, a year, a life. It might take effort, but all are worth making the effort to make good.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 26/07/2025
Hello! It's good to see you again. And it always will be. When you're gone you will be missed.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 25/07/2025
Hello! A reminder that though it might feel like only the big things count, doing lots of little things added up. That's why I feel like my days when all I do is nap and snack are just as effective as the ones with a big sleep and a big meal.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 24/07/2025
Hello! Hope you all have a lovely day!
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 23/07/2025
Hello! Sleep is important. You will miss it if you don't get it. Best to catch up when you can. I'm off for a nap. I don't remember missing any sleep, but I'm forgetful, so just in case.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 22/07/2025
Hello! Things can get better, even in a day, even over night. When so much of how we feel is in our heads the change can be too. It's not easy, it's not guaranteed. But bad days don't need to be bad to their end.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 21/07/2025
Hello! You can get something done today, I believe in you. Just one little thing, just some incremental progress towards what you want from life. All you need to achieve in the end.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 20/07/2025
Hello! A reminder that if you're not feeling great often food can help bring your energy levels up. Unless you're diabetic, then you probably know better than me how you work. Last time I try and share a pot of honey with a stranger.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 19/07/2025
Hello! Just to clarify I'm the one with the hat. If a bear without a hat claims to be me then they are an imposter. An impost-bear even.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 18/07/2025
Hello! I have discovered there is another large bear in the school. I am not sure how one arranges an introduction.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 14/07/2025
Hello! Sometimes the next time you wake things are worse, sometimes they are better, but they can change, and for me at least, I find they often feel better. Basically, sleep on it, things will probably feel better.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 07/07/2025
Hello! Almost anything worth doing needs to be done part by part, day by day. But it's worth it in the end. Also who's Zeno? @aksan.dev:Charly just keeps mentioning him and giggling.
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Bruce Bernard II @bruce.aksan.dev · 06/07/2025
Hello! Remember folks, it's about what you eat in a week not in a day. So technically me eating a week's worth of food on a Monday and sleeping it off until Sunday is legit.
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