Hi everybody!
I'm new to the site, but not new to life! To start with, I'm 48 (physically), [probably like] 12 (emotionally), but sometimes I feel like I'm 80. Most people call me Senkusha, a Japanese word that means pioneer, I've had this name since I started web foruming (is that even a word? It is now!) back in 2003. I'm a fan of shoujo anime (women's style), and have run my own web forum since that time, taking a several year break as I dealt with a mid-life crisis. My closest friends may call me Kaitlyn, or if that's too intimate, you may call me by my other, more recent screen name, Kokoro (another Japanese word that means [emotional] heart/soul, sometimes mind and body.
I've been transitioning since 2016, and have found great comfort in joining the more feminine roles within society. I already loved cooking and keeping my home in order (still do), but I love being a geek girl too. I'll write web scripts in PHP, at one point in time I learned some Java. Back in high school, I drafted a large notebook full of TI-85/TI-89 graphing calculator programs. Lately, my hobbies have increased to include 3D game design and character modeling. I love creative writing! I've authored several fan fiction in the realm of anime, specifically the titles of Ah! My Goddess, Tenchi Universe, and my current (ten year favorite) Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha. However, most recently, I've been working on my own story, which I haven't titled yet, but the main character is an uncouth covert-ops cat-girl from the future.
I would define my style as cute, or kawaii (another Japanese word meaning cute). I feel most comfortable while wearing dresses, and I find the most confidence and happiness whenever I wear my hair in pigtails. If I were to ever get on the CB radio again, I'd probably adopt the handle Pigtailed Princess or something. Although sometimes I'll wear my hair in a simple high-ponytail with it held by a vibrantly colored Scrunchy. My favorite color is carnation pink -- that like light, but bright color of pink, but I really like bold bright, pastel colors (if that makes any sense).
My other favorite hobby is role playing. I love table top role playing games. I'm not too big of a fan of Dungeons and Dragons, but I like ShadowRun, Big Eyes Small Mouth, and I'm looking to try FATE, GURPS, and Toon. I mostly prefer science fiction or modern day themed settings. I feel that fantasy is a bit overdone. Oh, and I have also tinkered with building my own computer game using Unreal Engine, VRoid Studio and a bit of Blender 3D.
I'm sure there's a bunch that I'm forgetting, so please, ask questions!
Edit: I did forget to mention that I'm a pretty open-minded gal. As a quick history lesson, I grew up Catholic, converted to Wicca in 2013, and although I still honor much about Wicca, I think I'm more of a general spiritualist now. Basically just treat everybody with love, kindness and acceptance. Politically, I guess I'd be a member of the Green party. (Massachusetts has a Green-Rainbow party, or had one). I'm a huge fan of equality and balanced fairness (I am a Libra after all!)
