Daisy Leigh
@asteracute.bsky.social
Conference organiser emeritus (PyCon AU), computer puppygirl. Narrm/Melbourne.
I am more active at @daisy@cloudisland.nz on Mastodon, and this account is mostly reposts from there, but I do try to pay attention to replies and stuff on here too.
I am more active at @daisy@cloudisland.nz on Mastodon, and this account is mostly reposts from there, but I do try to pay attention to replies and stuff on here too.
“One of the misconceptions about autistic people is we take things literally” #KiwiPyCon
November 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
“One of the misconceptions about autistic people is we take things literally” #KiwiPyCon
sexy personal lubricant that doesn’t feel sticky when it dries out
October 26, 2025 at 4:28 AM
sexy personal lubricant that doesn’t feel sticky when it dries out
Did you know that all modern web browsers have a built-in lightbox? Just type about:blank in the URL bar!
October 24, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Did you know that all modern web browsers have a built-in lightbox? Just type about:blank in the URL bar!
It's a shame that the trans flag doesn't really show up with much contrast on B&W film (or at least, not this film).
📷 Pentax Zoom 105R 🎞️ Ilford Delta 400
📷 Pentax Zoom 105R 🎞️ Ilford Delta 400
April 30, 2025 at 12:20 AM
It's a shame that the trans flag doesn't really show up with much contrast on B&W film (or at least, not this film).
📷 Pentax Zoom 105R 🎞️ Ilford Delta 400
📷 Pentax Zoom 105R 🎞️ Ilford Delta 400
If you're trans or gender diverse, and you've started gender-affirming HRT in Australia in the last 18 months, you could help out with research that could improve the quality of care for trans people in the future! (And if that's not you, boosts for reach are appreciated <3)
The lead researcher
The lead researcher
April 22, 2025 at 10:02 AM
If you're trans or gender diverse, and you've started gender-affirming HRT in Australia in the last 18 months, you could help out with research that could improve the quality of care for trans people in the future! (And if that's not you, boosts for reach are appreciated <3)
The lead researcher
The lead researcher
This is Oscar! Photographed on a camera that was given to my grandmother for her 11th birthday in around 1950.
📷 Kodak Brownie Six-20 C 🎞️ Lucky SHD400
📷 Kodak Brownie Six-20 C 🎞️ Lucky SHD400
March 31, 2025 at 7:28 AM
This is Oscar! Photographed on a camera that was given to my grandmother for her 11th birthday in around 1950.
📷 Kodak Brownie Six-20 C 🎞️ Lucky SHD400
📷 Kodak Brownie Six-20 C 🎞️ Lucky SHD400
Oh look. Equality Australia, an Australian LGBTQIA+ advocacy organisation, have published a travel advisory for the US. https://equalityaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Travel-advice.pdf
March 28, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Oh look. Equality Australia, an Australian LGBTQIA+ advocacy organisation, have published a travel advisory for the US. https://equalityaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Travel-advice.pdf
I'm not normally the sort of person to complain on social media whenever apps I use make UI changes, but hey Discord what the fuck is this
March 27, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I'm not normally the sort of person to complain on social media whenever apps I use make UI changes, but hey Discord what the fuck is this
weirdest moment of any #NBL game is easily the bit where the announcer goes (and this is genuinely word for word) "ladies and gentlemen, please be upstanding for the Australian national anthem, brought to you by Chemist Warehouse!"
March 19, 2025 at 11:32 PM
weirdest moment of any #NBL game is easily the bit where the announcer goes (and this is genuinely word for word) "ladies and gentlemen, please be upstanding for the Australian national anthem, brought to you by Chemist Warehouse!"
With the power of AI, you too can take your startup from “fucking around” to “finding out” in as little as two days!
March 18, 2025 at 9:56 AM
With the power of AI, you too can take your startup from “fucking around” to “finding out” in as little as two days!
auspol, transphobia, meme
December 17, 2024 at 12:26 AM
auspol, transphobia, meme
Bold move from Rahul here, sliding into a stranger’s DMs and expecting a response within 5 minutes
Dunno what he wanted, but he didn’t get it
Dunno what he wanted, but he didn’t get it
December 4, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Bold move from Rahul here, sliding into a stranger’s DMs and expecting a response within 5 minutes
Dunno what he wanted, but he didn’t get it
Dunno what he wanted, but he didn’t get it
Today in Auspol transphobia leaking into unexpected places: my takeaway fish and chips came wrapped in conservative pearl-clutching, complete with Mark Latham quote.
September 1, 2023 at 9:28 AM
Today in Auspol transphobia leaking into unexpected places: my takeaway fish and chips came wrapped in conservative pearl-clutching, complete with Mark Latham quote.
Today’s breakfast is tiny pancakes. Also, fun fact, those gymbro protein shakers are really good for easily making whipped cream.
August 28, 2023 at 1:30 AM
Today’s breakfast is tiny pancakes. Also, fun fact, those gymbro protein shakers are really good for easily making whipped cream.
Boop! Goodbye, Tarntanya/Adelaide! #PyConAU
August 23, 2023 at 9:21 PM
Boop! Goodbye, Tarntanya/Adelaide! #PyConAU