Taking a Break (surgery)

Once again I am having surgery. As with all surgery, there is a chance for complications, so while I hope to be back up and at most of my usual things by the end of November, there is a non-zero chance that plan won't pan out. Unlike last time (fixing bones from a Vespa/motorcycle crash), this is one I've had in the back of my mind for a bit (facial feminization surgery) and I'm really excited about it. 


I am going to try and do some blogging during my recovery period -- if I feel up to doing so (predicting how recovery is going to be is HARD). I do know that when I feel like doing streams again, that'll be without my face visible before I feel comfortable with myself on camera again -- thanks for understanding. I will continue to do code reviews and fix any bugs I've introduced whenever possible, but I will be slower to respond.



If you are an American citizen, please vote! And regardless of where you are when you can, vote for love over hate. Local elections can have huge impacts too, and even in liberal cities, I've seen people running on platforms that would severely hurt myself, my friends, and our community. I love San Francisco, and I don't want to have to leave (especially after finally getting my green-card this year).


Socially Distant Air Hugs & Kisses,


Holden

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