NBD, just hanging out in the middle of an active volcano 😛

Danger sea puppy.

I’m turning 40 in Antarctica in less than an hour. Literally never gonna be able to top this.

Antarctica. Fucking magical.

I’M ON A BOAT!!! (to Antarctica)

On my flight to Ushuaia I met two other solo travelers who are on my Antarctica cruise! We shared a ride to town and had dinner together 💙 I’d been a bit sad to be spending my bday without any of my friends, but I forgot how fast you can bond with people through traveling. 2 days, 21 hours left!

Drinking Malbec in Malbec country * Also, Argentina may be known for steak, but I found a nice fish restaurant! * Argentina apparently perfected it, even though it’s a French varietal 😉

Taking off for Argentina + Antarctica soon! Holy crap it’s really happening 🥹

Two weeks until I leave for Argentina/Antarctica 😱

Last minute costume is the most brilliant thing I’ve ever made 😭

I just realized that October marks 10 years in IT/cybersecurity 😱 I started as a part time helpdesk/AV support specialist, quickly moved into desktop support, then systems administration at year 3. Meanwhile I got a Master’s in computer science, and switched to cloud security consulting in 2021 💙

Working my way through my stepmom’s vintage bartenders guide. This one’s the Grapefruit Cocktail.

My friends are awesome. That is all. #blueteamcon

Yup. It’s true. However, @seemsgood.lol is way cooler than me. Have you seen his blazers??

Just landed in Chicago for Blue Team Con! This is the one where I get to relax instead of running anything 🤣

I’m watching this documentary about hurricane Katrina on Netflix, and am so enraged at only 20ish minutes in. The absolute fucking incompetence.

Making a cocktail using my stepmom’s family heirloom 😛

@blueteamvillage.bsky.social history at #defcon33

Welp, hit my stand goal 🤔 #defcon33

For old time’s sake.

Does anyone have an extra BSides LV badge for sale?

Amidst the stress of planning for @blueteamvillage.bsky.social at #defcon33 I keep getting reminders of why I do this. Aside from herding cats and putting out fires and making all these annoying little decisions, we reach people — we impact, educate and inspire so many. That’s fucking priceless.

Less than 2 weeks until DEF CON 🤯🤯🤯

Going to Antarctica in Nov/Dec. I feel the need to bring some fun photo props. So far I’m thinking a Tux beanie for selfies with penguins. Some people bring a flag. Any other ideas?

Experimenting with hair product a bit. Turns out my hair is surprisingly curly, and with this one, also now smells like honey 🤔🍯

I found @muteki.bsky.social in Seattle!

AWS ReInforce may be in my hometown, but I’m not, so I compromised. IYKYK.

“If you need wine, don’t go milk a cow” -my former manager and his funny analogies

Layoffs at CrowdStrike. I’m safe, but if you’re looking for IR consultants I know a bunch of fucking amazing ones that will be looking for jobs 🫠

Pretty sure my portable air conditioner is already plotting world domination 🤔

Holy shit. $1,200 away from the goal. I know it seems like “hey, $26,800 is goddamn miraculous.” And it most certainly is. I cried a little when I checked this morning, but I’d love for him see that 100% green circle. Let’s finish strong. www.gofundme.com/f/aarons-fli...

BREAKING. From a reliable source. MITRE support for the CVE program is due to expire tomorrow. The attached letter was sent out to CVE Board Members.

Perfect #nocontext but if you do swag for hacking conferences, this might actually make sense 🤣

Hey y’all, one of our own needs your help. @bind.bsky.social was one of the first people to make me feel welcome at one of my first @defcon.bsky.social & I’ve loved him for the decade since. Cancer is a petty, callous, thieving whore. Let’s get Bind home. www.gofundme.com/f/aarons-fli...

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This is a fun time to be a cloud security consultant who specializes in Oracle Cloud 🥲

I’ll be there!

“High is a place, and sometimes I want to go there.” -Rick Steves

I really wish the constant rage I’m feeling about the state of the US would manifest itself as limitless energy to enact change rather than overwhelming exhaustion and mental fatigue 🫠

#gobirds theonion.com/humanitarian...

Booked a trip to Argentina, including a cruise to Antarctica, with a few buffer days afterwards for Patagonia (prob El Chalten). Nov/Dec. Has anyone been? Got advice/thoughts?

Cable management time. Send thoughts and prayers.

I have moments where I wonder “why the fuck do I do what what I do” as a Village organizer or instigator for random shit. I get an answer every damn time I help organize anything, and get to see how happy it makes people to be able to engage, meet people, network, have a good a time. it’s addictive.

That con drop is hitting hard. Thanks for the memories, #shmoocon ! Also, Nugs makes the best drugs!

OSINT me 😉

It’s 3am and I am tired. Tired of being indispensable. Tired of being so good at stuff I need to train people on using the tools I wrote before I go on vacation 🫠

I should post here more.

Booked my flights for @defcon.bsky.social … with a catch. I’m going to Wacken Open Air, a 4 day metal festival in Germany, beforehand, then flying directly to Vegas for #defcon32. Is that insane? Yeah. Am I doing it anyway? FUCK yeah. Any other metalhead hackers attempting this? Hit me up!