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What do I do with these last thousand rupees cash? Do I buy yet another little elephant figurine? I'm gonna buy yet another little elephant figurine

My return trip from Chennai is going to be 21 hours. A significant improvement from the 28 hours on the way here

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You can tell I'm excited to go home because I'm at the airport like 3hrs before the desk to check my bag even opens 😅

I always get such bad pre travel anxiety. I love to fly. But until I'm through check in and security and to my gate I'm a nervous wreck.

I get to go home todayyyyy (Technically my flight doesn't leave till 2am tomorrow but still) 🎉

Alex @buknerd.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I don't think "I want to quit my job and go live in the country doing farming or something" is the impact my boss was hoping this business trip would have on me.

Alex @buknerd.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Two full weeks was like 3 days too long to book this trip for. I'm very ready for it to be Wednesday so I can go home

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Alex @buknerd.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

It's been two weeks since I've pet a dog. I'm dying.

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Alex @buknerd.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Starting to notice some looks here in Chennai that are less curious surprised and more fear surprised. I think my gender is confusing people.

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Alex @buknerd.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

My purple hair is causing a stir everywhere I go in Chennai 😂

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Alex @buknerd.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I think I'm basically at the point where NOT having been officially assessed for/diagnosed with autism is more of a problem than the risks of stigma if I do.

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Alex @buknerd.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I rarely post pics anymore but look at my children at boarding while I'm away

Ellie, a black German shepherd, looking like someone just said the word "cookie"

Artie, a pitt mix, looking adorable outside

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Alex @buknerd.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I hate that I get overwhelmed so quickly by loud noise and flashing lights. It's so embarrassing

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Alex @buknerd.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

They're playing Missy and Celine back to back at this bar. I live here how.

Alex @buknerd.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Why did I have to travel all the way to Chennai to learn about the magic that is a Sizzling Brownie??

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Alex @buknerd.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I want to rescue every street dog 😭

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Alex @buknerd.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I've only been here a day and I'm already homesick. It's the jetlag I'm sure. Everyone is so kind. And getting to meet coworkers in person is amazing for. But Chennai makes me really sad in a way I don't think I was prepared for.

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Alex @buknerd.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I will not touch the street dogs. But I will stare at every street dog.

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Also I had to go back through security at Mumbai and they do separate men and women security lines there. I went by my passport and got in the women's line. the lady operating it stopped me and double checked my passport gender marker before she let me enter. I am tired

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I'll feel better when I'm at my hotel and showered and maybe have had a nap. But right now I'm regretting not spending more (of work's) money on flights with only one layover.

OK 28 hours worth of travel time is too much travel time. Technically I'm not at 28 yet. I have one more flight.

Gay flight attendants are the best flight attendants. No contest.

Alex @buknerd.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Y'all. When they say the business class seat can lie all the way flat they mean All The Way Flat. Why the heckin heck does economy exist if this is a possible way to furnish airplanes? Money. The answer is money. But still!!

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I was not prepared for the business class "pod" on this international flight omg. What even is my life

Alex @buknerd.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Detroit Metro airport, you are surprisingly and delightfully full of queer women today.

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Alex @buknerd.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I'm trying an app called timeshifter to help me with the time difference between Detroit and Chennai. I've followed all the instructions the last two days but now that I'm at the airport I am craving a Dr pepper like a fiend and it says no caffeine 😕

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Alex @buknerd.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Dropped the dogs off at boarding this morning. The house is very quiet.

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Alex @buknerd.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I leave for India on Monday. The pre travel anxiety has fully set in. My bravado is tissue paper.

So Mayer @suchmayer.northsky.social · 25/08/2026

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There are so many donations happening right now that the site has crashed.

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Alex @buknerd.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Nope. No. Absolutely not. Fuck off, 2026. No.

Alex @buknerd.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

While I continue to be fully against using AI for artistic work and for replacing humans, it has really helped me to be able to have a non judgemental thing I can ask all the stupid questions I have day to day about how things work.

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Alex @buknerd.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Someone I had an in person one on one with yesterday tested positive for covid last night. I leave for India in a week and a half. I better not have caught it. I'd be so pissed.

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Alex @buknerd.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Went to see The Wrong Girls yesterday and it was delightful.

Alex @buknerd.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I'm digging a hole in my garden. Not sure what it's going to be. I just wanted to dig a hole so I'm digging a hole. Sometimes you just gotta dig a hole first and figure out the reason later.

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Alex @buknerd.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

@beezygrey.bsky.social Belated happy birthday! I hope you had a day as wonderful as you are.

Alex @buknerd.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

This Canadian wildfire smog is insanity. Work provided masks for INSIDE the office today. I have to put one on to let the dogs in and out.