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 Both FFXIV and WoW dropping expansions within a month of each other is going to take up *all* of my free time for months lol 

… and that doesn’t include all the other awesome games coming out this summer/fall. 

😵‍💫🎮 
 What’s everyone up to this weekend? 
 Having some increased health struggles right now. I’ll be quieter than usual — but I’m still around, reading your lovely posts. 💜

DMs / messages of all kinds will be delayed. 

Ty for understanding. 
 Definitely me eating peanut M&M’s and telling myself it’s technically a food group. 😅 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n Aaaaaah! Your 'good ol days... 
 @5c0e3f93 I’m 36. I’m definitely stuck in the music from ‘92-‘06ish. ‘08 is a bit late but this record still fits. :) 
 Keep being the kind soul that you are even in the face of humanity. 

#BrittsThoughts 
 Good job Manitoba. 🧡 
 BRB gonna cry myself to sleep because I hurt an NPC's feelings
🙃  
#BG3 #BaldursGate3 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n I usually go to the one in ... 
 @78857c32 this is great to know, thanks! I’m in the south side, so I’ve not tried the one on Jasper but it was one of the next in my list. :) 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n nostr:npub1hm7n0emmy3fszg53... 
 @8645f2ba @befd37e7 I totally understand the frustrated feels, no worries. :) 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n It was so instrumental in f... 
 @befd37e7 oh, for sure… as a working person it’s basically a requirement. Which is pretty bleh. 

The weird is weird. 
 @befd37e7 this. I actually finally deactivated my profile last year because it got too weird. 👀 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n I think Duolingo is really ... 
 @81bfcf6f I absolutely agree. It’s more of a ‘game’ than a learning experience. It’s gotten worse over the years, too. 

I really like good ‘ol books. YouTube videos with native speakers, and interestingly enough… apps called Busuu and Drops. 

I hope you have found other ways to learn that work for you :) 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n This is a book? Like a read... 
 @20fe37ee haha, it’s totally a thing! A full series, in fact :)) 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n But if you do something eve... 
 @81bfcf6f Nope… just going through the motions, really. Duo helps me sometimes, but it’s not something I can keep up every single day. I go through… surges..(?) of interest in learning, otherwise it’s just 1 min a day review. 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n Wow. And I just unsubscribe... 
 @81bfcf6f I’m fairly certain this is how it will end 😆 At this point I’m just slowly giving myself time to realize I’m not learning anything anymore… just bound by that stupid number. 

One day… 
 Me nearly every night…

“Should I leave Duo on Read?” 😆

… then I remember the streak… I’m bound to the streak…

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 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n ohhh I’m always so excite... 
 @28fd3f73 💜 maybe it was you that recommended them to me?!! I made a ‘want to read’ list a while back after tons of folks recommended lots of new books… :) 

I’m super excited. So far, I’m amazed at the quality of the writing and the performance in audio format. 
 So, someone recommended I read (well, listen to) Dungeon Crawler Carl…

THANK YOU! Haha. This is so good, I didn’t know needed to find the litRPG genre… but I’m glad I did! 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n poutine is my favourite thi... 
 @edd14539 it’s just SO good… 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n we're blessed with a Canadi... 
 @790773d0 ooooo! That’s a rare find. 
 My food brain goes like this: 

Potatoes? (Y/N) 
If (Y) 
Eat Poutine.
If (N) 
Reset 

That’s basically it. hahaha. every day. 
 Getting my space set up on this new instance. My other one is currently broken with no communicat... 
 @47f73ca0 hey! Welcome to your new cozy home on the Fedi :) Great to have you here, sorry to hear about the troubles on your old instance. 
 Overcome with a random urge to attempt #Inktober this coming  month. 

¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 
 @215e2fa3 I would like to see the things pls :) 
 I was today years old when I finally realized what I want are CSS frameworks for semantic HTML. I... 
 @684e7004 heckin’ yeah! I love breakthroughs in learning like this. Keep it up :) 
 #BrittsGames 

What have I been enjoying lately? this is a fun list! 

Boyfriend Dungeon -- I have about 5 hours into this adorable little lgbt friendly indie and I love it so much! solid 10/10

Murder by Numbers -- Another great little indie, a visual novel that combines mystery, puzzles and humour. 9/10 so far. 

GameDev Story - I am totally addicted to this game. Something about the way it plays is very soothing and chill. 11/10. 

Rimworld - I have no idea what is happening but it's fun. lol 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n That is so weird to me. Whe... 
 @283add90 that sounds lovely. 

The system is Canada is quite broken right now in many provinces/regions. 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n I remember that in BC... I ... 
 @a6af4378 it’s *so* stressful. Especially when one issue … you know … affects other issues. It’s a failed system. 
 Started the day with a big house fire right across the street. 🔥 🏡 

5 fire trucks on scene, road blocked off… they’ve been here a little over an hour now. 

I won’t post photos for privacy reasons… my heart is very sad for our neighbour. 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n Sounds like the birdsh!t si... 
 @6c5c3097 haha, sounds about right… 
 TW: birdsite 

So I went to the bad place to comment on a photo of my friends new kitten. 

I said he was beautiful and his eyes showed his intelligence. 

Wait for it…

BirdSite marked my comment as hateful speech. 

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! That hate infested website marks my comment about a kitten a hateful. I have recently reported *actual* hate speech over there and they’ve done nothing — maybe I’m flagged. 

What timeline is this. My god. Something new every day that makes me facepalm. 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n I understand your sorrow. I... 
 @b9e83f16 this is so relatable, on every level. 💜 ((hugs)) Thanks for sharing with me… it makes me feel less alone. 

If you ever need someone to talk to about it, you can always drop me a DM. :) 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n 

How is Palia working out ... 
 @902d591f I love the world, but I’m a bit bored with what the game offers right now. It is relaxing though and I definitely recommend it still. 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n I sympathise - I don't know... 
 @0683504d hey! Sending your wife my best... the main health issue I have is ongoing chronic fatigue so I can definitely relate to her in that way. I'm so glad to hear she's found some games that bring her joy and allow for a relaxing playthrough experience. :) 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n I feel this so much. When A... 
 @5b922a27 <3 Thanks for replying and for the solidarity. I totally know that feeling... *logs into game* *sees quests I need to do to catch up* *sighs* *turns off game* lol 
 TW: Mild discussion of chronic health issues and grief. 

I really miss being able to play MMO's, especially #WoW. I cannot cognitively keep up with worlds like that anymore and it makes me sads. 

Everything feels like a job, a chore, a huge undertaking. When I can only spend about an hour a day playing a game (thanks, health)... that's just not it for me anymore. No more long play sessions.

Does anyone else out there feel this sort of grief related to #Illness? 

#ChronicIllness #Spoonie 
 I want to add that on the bright side... how I'm managing this is the following: 

Finding new types of games that are more accessible to me. This looks like visual novels, turn-based RPGs, base-building games, and crafting sims. 

 I've really loved finding new indies that are accessible and make me feel like I can enjoy a hobby I thought might be lost with my illness. 

Keep going friends, keep at it. You can overcome anything life puts in your way. <3 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n I assume this is the OnlyFa... 
 @f02e8a29 yep. That’s the one, lots of bots spamming the same link. 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n Ugh, I'm so sorry.

Always ... 
 @920f92b8 s’all good so far, seems your mod squad is doing a great job with it, keeping the stress off other serve as much as possible. 

I totally understand the frustration, though. I guess it’s just the way it is because m.s is the default instance when you sign up — very easy for bots to target the instance. 
 #MstdnGames Server Post:

We are aware of the new wave of bot accounts coming from mastodon.social right now and are doing our best to squash them. 

Thank you for your reports! 
 Im going to delete this post now as it is no longer relevant. Thanks to everyone who sent reports today. 
 I'm quite good with cables. I see clearly how things are to be linked, connected, and working tog... 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n My best buy was the complet... 
 @5c0e3f93 *uses credit* 

Thank you for reminding me this exists! 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n Oooh, that popped up on my ... 
 @5c0e3f93 I’m listening to it on Audible, totally worth a credit imho :) 

Enjoy your listen! 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n The Perfect Food 
 @b99e1048 definitely!! I’ll be changing up my protein for the rest of the week to have some fun with it. 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n  Looks supper yummy and bea... 
 @72c98c99 *bows humbly* thank you 😊 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n Oooh those look lovely! :bl... 
 @2757eb0a thank youuuu! I wish I could hand them out to everyone. 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n Oh these look EXCELLENT! I'... 
 @2c5ae4ad aweeee. Thanks a lot. 🤗 one customer, confirmed. 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n loved that book so much!!!!! 
 @be314b31 I’m still thinking about it… I imagine I will for a while :) 
 Hey, pssst… Canadians from cold weather climates.. 

First. Be nice to me for my ignorance, I’m trying to learn. 🤗

Second. Please help me understand how to make the best use of a block heater for our car this winter. We have a plug in our parking stall and we’re responsible for the costs, so I want to use as little electricity as possible. 

We have a newer vehicle, use synthetic oil and keep it well maintained. 

Thanks for helping :) 
 One of my favourite things about being in a bigger city again? 

Finding all the new small local businesses I need to visit. ✅ 
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 @8645f2ba oh no! That’s terrible, I’m really sorry to hear that. I truly couldn’t even begin yo comprehend what that would be like…. 

Glad you’re ok, friend. 🤗 
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 nom nom nom nom 
#Food #Tacos 

These were absolutely fantastic! I’m proud of myself. 🤗

toasted mini white corn tortilla, blackened tilapia, corn salsa, garlic lime cilantro crema, red cabbage, cotija cheese. 🌮🌮🌮🌮

Made everything myself w/ tortillas and cheese purchased from a great local Latina grocery store. 

When do I open my travelling taco truck?! ;) 

#TheDream

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 @9731dd96 the crazy part about where we lived in BC is that there was zero option to ever find another GP. 5 year wait list in my area of Van Isle. So many people are stuck with poor doctors - makes my heart sad.