Hello! Most people do like people. They just don't get to see everyone as people, sadly.

Hello! The geese on campus do not, I repeat, do not, want to be friends.

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.

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.

Hello! It's raining absolute buckets out there. Is it too early to hibernate?

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?

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.

Hello! Remember to turn off the grill when you're done. Just saying.

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.

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.

Hello! Rest is time well spent, the body needs it to heal and restore itself. Yes, I am off for another nap.

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.

Hello! Look after yourself. Stretch. It's worth it.

Hello! Hope you're having a good day.

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.

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.

Hello! I think one day I want to travel again. I've heard good things about Peru.

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.

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.

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.

Success!

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.

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.

Hello! Any paw prints in the brownies are something I know nothing about. I don't even know if we have any brownies. Honest.

Hel-- Nope, going back to bed. Trying again tomorrow.

Hello! Hope you can all wrap up your weeks in a satisfying way.

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.

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.

Hello! I really slept in today. It felt good. I hope you all did good while I slept.

Hello! Sleep well! What? You're not going for a nap? Well, I am!

Hello! Have a good Sunday! That's all.

Hello! Make the thing you want to make. Your passion poured into your art is more meaningful than any market trend.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hello! It's good to see you again. And it always will be. When you're gone you will be missed.

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.

Hello! Hope you all have a lovely day!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hello! I have discovered there is another large bear in the school. I am not sure how one arranges an introduction.

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.

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.

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.