I got absolutely roasted by my English student this morning. She wanted to teach me a couple of phrases in her language, and I was having a hard time remembering. She said, "I think the internet froze, I can't hear you." And then later, "Where are your flash cards now? You need them!" 💀💀💀

We had a meeting today where we were told to simply take seven deep breaths whenever we feel stressed. Also, be sure to get four continuous hours of self care time each week. I feel like I'm being asked to solve social collapse with yoga and bubble baths.

I got the maximum allowable merit based raise this year. My partner suggested we celebrate by taking the difference from the first check and having a nice meal out. That sounded great until that first check hit... Looks like I'm trying to buy dinner for two on $21 🙄

110 years ago today in Chicago, paraprofessionals & teachers from Illinois, Indiana, New York, Pennsylvania, & Washington DC came together to found the very first local of the American Federation of Teachers. Today & every day, we're proud to celebrate our past & organize for a bright future.

TFW you go to preorder the new Jenny Trout book, only to discover that you already did. Thanks, past me! You can do the same and then thank your past self when you get the book in June 😁

"No," the swordmaster said. "One does not refuse the king," the herald said. "I do. I will not train his soldiers or officers, I will not tell my students to join his army, I will not support his unjust war." "You will regret this!" "No," the swordmaster said.

Insta-blocking anyone who speaks positively about this show. Rowling is a bigot who is actively campaigning to make trans lives worse so if you watch this show I will assume you are a transphobe, end of.

If we made the green energy transition this war would be unthinkable and these authoritarians wouldn’t be in power — not in the US, not in Iran, not in Saudi Arabia, not in Russia. Hydrocarbons are killing our freedom and just plain killing us.

Taking an informal poll: If you play the piano (any level), have you heard of a fake book? If yes, have you used one? #music #piano

At least we don’t live in a world of staggering class disparity in which a tech magnate attempts to quash left-wing sentiment using sexualized artificial intelligence!

On a student evaluation: Frau [LastName] is the worst thing to ever happen to the German language.

Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, Marvel, Disney Animated, or Pixar.

The USPS posting a NINE BILLION DOLLAR LOSS!!! sounds terrible. Certainly worse than if you said "USPS costs thirty dollars per person per year" even though that means the same thing and more accurately describes a government service

1000% recommend Jenny's recaps. Not only are they extremely entertaining, but I've also learned a lot about what goes into good writing. And Blood of Hercules is so bad...makes for excellent hating 😁

With my very limited spare time and energy I've decided to attempt to acquire a new practice based skill. This particular skill comes with a lot of emotional baggage for me. Why do I do this to myself?

Happy Mean Girls day to anyone who celebrates.

Monday morning playlist: synth heavy 90s remixes. Trying to lift my mood enough to make it through the day.

Seriously, manicure day is always the best day. It's an expense that past me would be judging present me very harshly for, but past me doesn't know what she's missing.

Happy birthday to Star Trek. Did you ask them about salt?

it's called re-sleep. it's the hottest new trend. it's where you go back to sleep.

I have promised myself that if I keep doodling in the tiny journal, I may buy myself whatever extravagant planner I wish for 2026. So far this is working extremely well. Now the hard part is deciding which planner I shall fixate on. #journaling

Today's small piece of joy: unearthing my wet ink pens, cleaning them, and playing around a little.

Last night I dreamt I had returned to grad school, and my new dissertation advisor gave me a stupid nickname and a hideous tattoo without my consent. So yeah, it would seem that I'm still not over that whole situation 🫠

You are not "shoes bound." You are not "car bound." If you have use for one, having a wheelchair is way better than not having one. You go places in it. You want a real icon of disabled suffering? Your buildings that aren't accessible.

If I’m being truly honest, then yes, I am tired of wearing a mask of taking precautions of reading health studies yes, I am tired, but what exhausts me what truly exhausts me is being asked if I’m tired of those things by people who wonder why they keep getting sick.

Watched The Haunting (1963 version) for the first time tonight. I'm not a horror person in general but WOW that film is an absolute masterpiece. Every beat, every shot - sheer perfection. Going to need a rewatch soon!

90% of the time if I get a compliment on my jewelry, it's something from @wyrdingstudios.com Gorgeous, shockingly affordable, and now with bonus coupons! #TreatYourself

A speedy little clipper ship from the rust belt. 🐱

Age verification: I've done the Macarena on rollerblades during glow skate.

I eat almost all leftovers straight out of the fridge. Pizza of course, but also corn on the cob, quiche, baked pasta, curry (with or without rice), bean patties...the list goes on and on. The only exception is certain soups...I do occasionally reheat soup.

Decided tonight was the night to rewatch Das Leben der Anderen. It really hits differently now vs. 2006 🫠

Legends and Lattes was exactly the cozy, found family fluff my soul needed. A feel good book in these feel bad times. #BookSky

I've had an impulsive idea. Let's see if the impulse lasts long enough for me to finish the project 😅 #piecing #wip

Hello, my friend!

You have no idea how resourceful you are. You should find a way to share this with others: show someone how to peel and cook potatoes, how to use a desktop computer, how to sew on a button, how to fill in a form, and all those other things you take for granted. I'm convinced this is the way.

Casually texting with my dad about cancelling plans, and so far we've used four languages, none of them English. When I say I come by my linguistics fascination honestly, I mean it 😂

Post dance update: I wore my sunglasses shirt. They didn't play Hold Your Horses, but I did high kicks during Rocky Top. I maimed two pairs of shoes - tore the toe tap off one, then literally danced the sole off my backups. And I'm woefully out of shape for this...cardio capacity is not capaciting.

Going to my first fun dance in 5+ years tonight. Yes, I will be wearing my sunglasses tank top. Yes, I will be doing high kicks during Hold Your Horses. No, my body is not prepared for what I'm about to do to it. #clogging

Hair jakima of the day is this jakaku sisan variant. I got the warp in a group swap and had a lot of fun finishing it. The organizer clearly got the memo about my unfortunate love for low-contrast pallay 😂 #BackstrapWeaving #handspun #handwoven

This is the one that really sold me on solo journaling games. Brilliant, through-composed, moody ✨vibes✨ with plenty of replayability. Literally my only complaint is that my cats always end up "helping" with the tower 😹

Every step of this skirt has been a struggle so far, and I haven't even started cutting yet. First I misplaced the fabric, then all the pattern pages didn't print, then my printer broke entirely, and now the iron is dumping water instead of steaming properly. Gosh I just love sewing projects.

I haven't been posting #knitting, but knitting has been happening 🧶 This is just a simple brioche scarf/kerchief to use up some leftovers. #wip #rainbow

My friend @lightfromlantern.bsky.social released a new pattern! Quick and fun to knit 🧶 If you're not into divination, it makes a great lap blanket or table decoration. Surely everyone has a couple skeins of worsted weight in their stash, waiting for a project 😉 www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

Huge bundle of games for $5. Money goes to support trans rights in Ohio! 🏳️‍⚧️ Remember, joy and community (like playing games together) is resistance too. itch.io/b/2946/ttrpg...

April is national poetry month! Why not celebrate with a pay-what-you-want collection of poetry writing games? Proceeds benefit trans mutual aid. itch.io/b/2976/poetr...

It is absolutely incredible what a fresh manicure does for my morale.

This method is absolutely brilliant; I highly recommend anyone who reads cards check it out! The readings I've done with it have been so clear and actionable. Plus it's a great excuse to bust out those majors-only decks 🙃 #tarot #divination

Maiden voyage for this jakima! I pulled it out of the bag and realized I'd never removed the sonqopa and illawa. Whoops! The ch'aska pattern was annoying to weave, but I'm happy with the results 🌟 #BackstrapWeaving #handspun #handwoven

It's a cruel cosmic joke that during National Library Week the Ohio House will vote on a new budget that would slash library funding. Ohio's libraries are truly outstanding. Please call and encourage your state rep not to approve this budget! chpl.org/blogs/post/d... #Cincinnati #OhioPLF

Hair jakima of the day is jakaku sisan! Also featuring a necklace given to my great grandmother during her stint in the Peace Corps 💖