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New Music Friday hath bestowed upon us a bountiful gift - Rave Mom's full album! tidal.com/browse/album...

I slept so well last night that I woke up with the strangest thing this morning...Hope 🥰 I've been a bundle of stress and anxiety for so long, it's time for a new leaf to unfurl. Passing this on as your sign to seize the day and find joy in the small moments. Sending lots of love from me to you ❤️

I wore my rainbow coat on a walk for the first time this season (photo for reference) I saw so many passing strangers smile at the bright colors 🥹 I live for this. For the love of gods friends, wear the wild clothes 💃

Went to see @hadestownmusical.bsky.social in Amsterdam last week for one of their final shows here, and was absolutely hooked from start to finish 👀 What great set design, incredible performers (shoutout to the legendary Muses), and memorable tunes. Well done, folks 👏 "We're gonna sing it again!"

For anyone looking for a set of "Rage Against the Machine"-esque anthems today, jam this album. Grandson is a whole MOOD 👀 tidal.com/browse/album...

Therapy was hard today. Still, had some insights. 5/10 - maybe recommend.

I'm in Kansas City for the week, and savoring every moment

I am officially on the waiting list for mental health treatment 🥹 Months of trial and error. Months of hanging on just for rejection after rejection. Months of being tossed from org to org via endless referrals. I have been accepted as a patient 😭❤️

Newest ADHD medication update: I sat and did Nothing for an hour earlier. I wasn't fidgety or under-stimulated. I didn't feel anxious. I wasn't thinking about all the things I "should" have been doing, or working out my next plans. Just sat quietly, at peace. What is this sorcery?!

And because life must always be in balance, I also came down with a nasty flu bug 😷🤧

First day of meds! First day of meds!

The day I've been waiting months for is finally upon us - at long last, I have acquired a new ADHD prescription!!! I know I still have a long road to recovery, and this might not be my silver bullet, but it's nice to have some hope from the team of doctors working on my care 🥹❤️

I posted this list of non-negotiable values that I hold on LinkedIn. I've got new followers here too, so same rules apply here. If you don't share these values, don't connect with me. If you agree, welcome to the family - virtual snacks and drinks are on the table. Get comfy ❤️

Fun fact: in the 1960s, Civil Rights protestors were given literal classes on nonviolent protest; they didn't all just spontaneously know what to do. So, if you're planning on showing up, this weekend: read this comic. And if you're staying home, signal-boost it/link it around.

ND folks whats the most annoying thing about trying to smile and why is it when your lip sticks to your tooth and makes your mouth shape funny? I'm always thirsty, forgetting to drink or then way dehydrated. So this happens All The Time.

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My favorite crossing in the city was this traditional Pride flag, until a resurfacing project a few weeks ago on all the streets. The new painting is updated to the Progressive Pride flag, and I'm so happy ❤️✨🌈

So proud of all the people that demonstrated in Kansas City last night ❤️ Don't give up, the world is watching and rooting for better.

This has to stop

My heart is in KC tonight 🖤 Stay safe, and know your rights. Sending all my love and vibes for a peaceful protest ✨ Love and miss y'all so much

I hope the guy in the rain at the bus stop that missed his bus to another city during the train strikes today is having a better day. Genuinely ❤️ He was so chill in the face of being an hour later to his destination. He just looked grateful that I spoke English I think. Sending vibes, bud ✨

Scream singing in the park 🖤

It's been awhile since I've taken on a project that wasn't square or rectangle (blanket/scarf) Started working on a poncho!

My friends heard I didn't feel like celebrating my 1 year anniversary in NL. They kidnapped me this weekend and took me to my party anyway 🥹🥰 I'm forever grateful for these lovelies

Thank you @sapphirelinda.bsky.social for shifting our mindsets this morning and giving us useful tips on how to break out of bad spirals and get into a better place at life and work. Awesome talk! #NordicTestingDays

Even though I have no upcoming conferences to look forward to, I'm taking some time today to make bracelets anyway. Part of my healing journey involves planning for a future that I wish for. While there may not be any events in my agenda, I hope that they will come later - so I'll prepare now ❤️

It's almost been a year open.substack.com/pub/karentes...

Emergence has me in a Chokehold (See what I did there? 😘) tidal.com/browse/track...

Listen Cry Cheer Repeat Repeat Repeat

I didn't get accepted for my top two conferences this year that I applied to. The Kansas City Developer Conference would have helped pay for a trip home to visit. Agile Testing Days would have meant time with my favorite people in my industry meeting up in Germany, including my bestie. Mourning ❤️‍🩹

You know, tourists don't really bother me. What bothers me is that the majority are retiree aged. I hope they travelled earlier too, and didn't just start now. I know a lot of people especially in America, that wait far too long.

24° is perfection with the little breeze we have right now. I'm...happy 🥹

I try not to take conference rejections to heart...but this one hurts. An acceptance would have meant a trip home to see my family. I'll get over it, but today I'm gonna cry an awful lot I think.

My body is protesting the rain ☠️

Cool glimmer of the day: This fountain I always walk by is actually a moving water piece! The bowl fills and gets heavier until the balance tips the bowl to the side and empties back into the water below. I've walked by this thing too many times to count at this point. Never realized. Wow.

Sideboards are coming to Lorcana 😱 I haven't been this excited since the news of the game release initially dropped ✨🤯

And then sometimes in a rare moon, I make one that speaks to me. I have to keep this one for my personal collection 🩷💜💙

Would you look at that? I seem to have found some fucks to give.

I saw a post awhile ago about "late bloomers" in life, and how some people just didn't plan for the future because we didn't expect to live this long. I feel this in my soul.

I know, I know, "everyone has bad days..." I get it. I hear you. But if my bad days could just take a breather for like, one good day to squeak through? Y'all bad days have been busy, you deserve a rest. Give the good guys one round. I'd give my left arm for a peaceful sleep 💤

I'm a few days behind the last Nintendo Direct but HOLY COW that new Metroid 4 Beyond trailer 😱

Highly recommend this read open.substack.com/pub/holdingb...

I am so tired. All the time.

Everyone at #PeersCon25 cheer extra loud for @sapphirelinda.bsky.social and her "Comedy of Errors" on now! Wish I could be there in person, but I'm celebrating y'all in spirit ❤️✨

Today is a good energy day for my recording with @ministryoftesting.com

Update...there are 12 of these little pick-me-up cards. I've found 11. She thinks it's hilarious I haven't found the last one in plain sight 😅

Coffee is just a vehicle for gobs of sugar to me ☕

I know I'm right where I'm supposed to be when I find inspiring messages in the sugar bowl. Must have been left by the Kindness Fairy 🥹

It's been 1 week since I got the worst news since my divorce. I'm still reeling 😵‍💫 It feels like all these setbacks are happening to someone else. I'm just an empty shell at this point. I'll take any spare love you've got laying around