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 One of my favourite things about being in a bigger city again? 

Finding all the new small local businesses I need to visit. ✅ 
 Northern Lights!! 💚 
 @b01c8ff7 @8ef6c1c6 I’m very happy for you Jae! What an awesome journey you’ve been on 🤗💜🤗 Congratulations!! 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n lentils, peas, whole grains... 
 @b76e3f0a Thanks Frotz, I know you’re a veteran in this area… really appreciate the help. 💜 

My diet has been almost entirely liquid for a week, my bloodwork is all wonky… but I can’t get in for a follow up for a few weeks since I’m brand new to my doctor. 

Hopefully some answers/more tests to come… 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n mashed potato 🥔😋 
 @1dc34304 me every day: potato, potato, potato lol 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n try the autoimmune protocol... 
 @a20761b9 I’m very likely dealing with something autoimmune, so I’ll take a close look at this. Thanks :) 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n 

I don't know if you can e... 
 @b3e2c88f great reminder. I’ll see if maybe I could make a soup with some beans, keep it low key but nutritious. 
 TW: #food, meals, illness 

Any creative ideas for bland nutritious foods? I need some help diversifying my diet right now with what I’ve got going on health wise… blended soups, soft foods, bland anything is appreciated 💜 many thanks. 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n lived in Sam Diego for year... 
 @d6b3858d *waves from AB, too* :)) 

I lived in San Francisco for 7 years, totally hear what you mean. 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n I hate them. Cliffsnotes fo... 
 @09ad13ec this made me laugh… because I get that vibe, too… and was hoping it wasn’t the truth. 

I cannot always finish a book, even if I have a deep and invested interest in it. So, I was curious about these services. 

Audiobooks help but I zone out and get bored or need to multi task to take in the info. 

Brains. 😆 
 I still don’t miss the ocean yet… 

Maybe it’s because I was spoiled living out west for 15 years and it just became another regular part of my life? 

I dunno - but I’m very happy we made the change for a number of reasons. 🤗 
 Fellow #ADHD, #Autistic and #Disability folks, what are your thought on book summery apps like Blinkist and Headway? 

I’m torn between feeling that it could be a good accessibility tool - but also notice a bit of ableist and allistic language in the advertising that puts me on guard. 

Is it just me? 
 @d246d7b3 Kiri! What a cutie! 😍🤩 

I do have that one on my wishlist. Hoping some of the cozy titles go on sale with the fall steam sale. Fingers crossed! Glad to know you enjoyed it :) 
 Just started playing Boyfriend Dungeon and it’s as cheeky and silly as I was hoping! Haha 
 @920f92b8 the first 5 seconds of that video is LOLOL… 

You definitely know they expected backlash when the CEO sold tons of stock weeks prior to announcing the changes. The whole thing is just… whyyyyyyy. 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n Will blowing hugs and kisse... 
 @72c98c99 definitely! :)) Thank you 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n Alas I have no pets to phot... 
 @6c5c3097 thank you, right back at ya. 🤗 
 Hit Me Buscopan One More Time 

#MedicateASong 
#HashTagGames 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n If you want a little queer ... 
 @da34dede sweeeeet!! Thank you, I’ll check it out :) 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n perfect for playing when yo... 
 @6832d06a Thank you, you’re a gem… I love it, made me laugh a few times already… and I just found a unicorn?!  

Beginners luck? 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n for absolutely no energy ga... 
 @6832d06a oooo! “Tiny Animals. Big Fun” … I’m in! 🤘🏻 
 @6f9c8c55 absolute perfection. I love this mood… adorable kitteh, too! 🤩 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n Ugh, I am so sorry. 💚 I ... 
 @b99e1048 I have this one high on my wishlist for many of the reasons you described. Paper Mario brings me so much joy and turn based games are quickly becoming a ‘brain fog friendly’ gameplay style for me because I can play at my own pace. 💜💜💜 

I simply cannot wait to try it out, hoping it’ll go on sale for Steam’s fall sale 🤗

Thank youuuu as always. ((hugs)) 
 TW: #medical discussion 

I had more medical tests and bloodwork done yesterday and things are (shocker) still abnormal. 

I’ve been struggling with all that comes with #LongCovid since last summer. Yet I’m not much closer to understand when or if I’ll ever get better. I’m in a flare up. 

In 3 days I’ve gone from “I think I’ll be ok, this won’t last long?” to mostly bed bound —- again. Whiplash, over and over. 

Send pet photos or game recommendations pls. 💜
#Disability #Disabled 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n I just don't get how they c... 
 @c53fdcfd @802c5450 Penny is the hero we need! 

Even after leaving BC, I still care about this stuff because so many of my friends still live there. 

I agree, zero reason to not have transparency. To me, it makes the govt look weak and afraid. They need to be forthright and earn peoples trust back. 
 @c53fdcfd the only good that comes from secrecy like this is suppression. (And by good I mean not the good kind of good for citizens, lol) 

It’s super not cool and very frustrating. 
 One of my favourite games ever made is 13 years old today. #HaloReach 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n Lesbians and Subarus? Is th... 
 @5c0e3f93 haha, a huge sterotype. At one point Subaru leaned into it with the commercials, last I was in the US :) 
 Subaru life is the best life. I was converted 13 years ago and I don’t think I’ll ever not have one. 

Affordable. Safe. Tough. Great visibility. Great seating position. Great turn radius. Towing capabilities. What’s not to love? 💜 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n Have you played Call of the... 
 @88d4c1b6 it’s on my library and on the ‘play this soon’ list. Happy to hear it reminded you of Firewatch. :) 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n Death and Taxes. Scarlet Ho... 
 @d779236d awesome list - I recently got Death and Taxes, hoping to get the classic Papers, Please one day too. Similar games I think? 

I’ll check out the other two. 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n Bit Trip Runner 2. It's nar... 
 @fff2a8cc oh fun! I’ll have a look :) 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n I recently just played thro... 
 @ecff6367 right on, thanks for the recommendation:) 

Gatta love seeing a new game studio having success. 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n For indies, I need to go de... 
 @079c0cef I’m totally adding Bug Fables to my wishlist. Thank youuuuu :) 

A short hike is *adorable*, such a relaxing play through. 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n Not sure how well it fits t... 
 @232c058a brilliant! Thanks for the recommendation 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n I wouldn't call it lesser k... 
 @e2371465 I’ve had that in my library for years and I realllllly should give it a go sometime. 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n Death Road to Canada, which... 
 @b8f6de83 I really need this one, if not only because of the title 😆 
 I’ve been loving playing indie games lately… 

Anything that sparks my interest I’ve given it at least an hour of my time… 

What are some of your lesser known fav indie games? 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n No worries. It's just that ... 
 @7a7af010 I do think I remember this now!! And I think you commented to that effect? 💜

Awesome. I love it. 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n Was it you who mentioned ha... 
 @7a7af010 potentially? I don’t remember directly but my memory is pretty rough most of the time. 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n that’s such a positive vi... 
 @661586a0 thanks! I’m playing a little bit here and there… 

Finally doing a play through of The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante. Followed by some BG3, Civ VI, For the People, Afterparty… a huge mix of things :) 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n 

Holy cow. As a fellow mem... 
 @d246d7b3 💜 thanks for your solidarity. I feel like the private company that is providing my LTD from work is just … bad. This is likely their policy and they will do it until they’re told by a lawyer not to do it — which most patients will never afford due to stressed income. 

Sending you love and light in your journey. 
 nostr:npub16mznujsc4alkznqaqw7vtslucfvudjluwvkc2rg4aggy0k3ungeqemhm5n Three weeks?! Wow, I'm so s... 
 @a6af4378 

Thank you. 💜 I’m to the point of wanting to contact my case managers boss… ask why this is required. 

I got an email *again* this morning asking for a phone call update because we’ve been emailing back and forth since the move… even though the rep has all the info they need and I always reply within 48 hours to any questions. I quite literally updated him 2 weeks ago… 

I’m sick of it. I may try AISH because it’s likely better than this harassment. 
 Rant:

My long term disability rep contacts me every 3 weeks. It’s been 3.5 years, bud, I’m *still* not magically cured. Back off. Let me breathe.

It’s so annoying, and frankly distressing, how disabled people are given payments to live on (well below the poverty line) and then followed like a hawk. Imho, it’s unethical. If the federal government has deemed me fully disabled - pay me and leave me the heck alone.

These people cause me immense stress.

/rant
#Disability #Disabled #MedicalTrauma 
 TW: abuse, harassmen

Edit: I had to check my sent mail folder and in fact, this latest request to ‘talk on the phone’ is 7 days after my last *very* detailed medical update which he emailed back and said was fine. 

Seven days.

Seven days?!! 

I cannot handle this anymore. It’s like living with an abuser. I’ve been there, done that, got the t-shirt, no thank you… 
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 @3db9c5d4 hahaha! This made me laugh OUT LOUD for real. 

You might have legit heard me… 😆😆 

Side note: YEG is really pretty right now and I’m excited to watch the trees change :) 
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 @38dc949a thanks Mel! I’ve only heard great things about it but I’ve hesitated to jump in because, well, as I’m sure you know… it’s A LOT. 😆 

I’ll hit you up if I’m in a Twitch watching mood, I lean more towards quick YouTube videos lately. 💜