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PetraPhoenix

@PetraPhoenix@mendeddrum.org

Sporadic Twitch Streamer and yarn based crafter with chronic pain and a Tiny Dog. I found out at the age of 45 that I had ADHD which has been a huge relief!
Currently studying Environmental Studies with the Open University.
Located in NE England

Will likely toot along with Strictly Come Dancing and Eurovision
I wish to be a Discworld inhabitant please

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DJDarren, to ADHD
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Atop being tired at the moment, I’m feeling a bit blue after listening to a podcast about amphetamines yesterday.

It was interesting, but really did highlight how #ADHD is actually a societal “disorder”, and how much it fucks me up because of what’s expected of me. Left alone with no expectations to earn enough money to live, my ADHD would barely affect me.

But here I am, struggling to keep up, because people with a lot of money want more of it.

PetraPhoenix,
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@DJDarren

How very dare they, it's an affront to your sensibilities!

PetraPhoenix, to 3goodthings
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Dec 4

  1. Doing a crochet stream and having a good natter with people

  2. Getting a reasonable amount of study done

  3. I remembered to sort out postage and pick up for a parcel I've wanted to post for the last 6 weeks

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PetraPhoenix, to 3goodthings
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Dec 3

  1. I batch cooked a chill

  2. I had a lie in

  3. We rearranged the living room and I am enjoying the change.

@3goodthings

PetraPhoenix, to 3goodthings
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Dec 2

  1. The Christmas tree is up

  2. I batch cooked Bolognese

  3. I made another dishcloth so we have an extra spare one.

@3goodthings

PetraPhoenix, to 3goodthings
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Dec 1

  1. I crocheted a new dishcloth to replace the one that's fallen apart

  2. I was approached by a Professor who said I should come and talk to them once I had got my degree with a view to doing a PhD.

  3. Using a stream deck for the first time - makes things just that little bit easier when I stream.

@3goodthings

PetraPhoenix, to 3goodthings
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Nov 30

  1. I got to speak to a room of health professionals today and tell them they need to build trust with their patients, listen to them and believe them

  2. I also got to give a young woman hope that the fibromyalgia she's just been diagnosed with didn't have to mean that her life was effectively over

  3. I tidied my desk (mostly)

@3goodthings

PetraPhoenix, to 3goodthings
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Nov 29

  1. I finally have study support in place

  2. I got my first assignment back for this year and I did so much better than I expected

  3. I put a chameleon kit together on stream today. It was much fun and now I want more kits to put together

@3goodthings

PetraPhoenix, to random
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Turns out I follow a lot of Irish people on the Fediverse.

What on earth are you all watching??

I suddenly appreciate the American confusion about the Eurovision toots

DJDarren, to random
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What ridiculously inconsequential thing irritates you far more than it ought to?

For me, it's when people list an i-pod, or I pod on Facebook or Ebay.

It's iPod. It's always been iPod.

PetraPhoenix,
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@DJDarren

People saying expresso instead of espresso

Completely inconsequential, but oh my god!

PetraPhoenix, to random
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Does anyone know of a guide to using Obsidian plugins that explains the stuff that the plugin documentation tends to assume you know?

I'm looking for something that assumes absolutely no knowledge of computer use other than clicking on a pre-installed app.

Stuff like explaining sentences
like "open a .css file", or that gives examples with the actual text you'd need rather than something to indicate the sorts of things you need.

Tagging @obsidian just in case they're aware of anything?

thegiddystitcher, to knitting

Made a crap meme based on what seems like constant conversations lately with people who are terrified to try knitting socks.

"Enjoy"

PetraPhoenix,
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@thegiddystitcher

First garment I knit was socks. I had no idea they were supposed to be tricky, so I just followed the pattern and ta-da! Socks!

I only found out later about the fearsome reputation of the knitted sock

PetraPhoenix, to 3goodthings
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Nov 13

  1. I finally got to enjoy some birthday cake, as I am no longer nauseous - just dizzy from the vertigo

  2. I managed to rearrange my laptop and monitor settings so that I don't get dizzy from looking at them

  3. I have an extension on my assignment that was due tomorrow, so I will be able to rest properly to help recover

@3goodthings

DJDarren, to random
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My profile tells me I’ve been in this parts since 13/11/23, but is that when I joined The ‘Don, or when I joined The Drum? Because there was a few days when I was on mastonapp.uk.

PetraPhoenix,
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@DJDarren

That's when you joined The Drum.

neurovagrant, to ADHD
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    PetraPhoenix,
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    @neurovagrant

    Hi, ADHD here, and for me it's the meds that make me do this!

    I find taking snacks to wherever I'm doing the thing I'm engrossed in helps significantly as I eat thinks without thinking about it.

    Fruit, nuts, chocolate squares, sandwiches cut into bite sized pieces. Anything you can eat without realising basically. It's not ideal, but it really helps me.

    PetraPhoenix,
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    @neurovagrant

    Meant to add, it helps if I prep snacks the night before as then I have it there as soon as I want to start work and don't have to do extra steps before starting.

    PetraPhoenix, to 3goodthings
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    Nov 10

    1. Tiny Dog not wanting to leave my side all day as I've not been well

    2. The sun has been shining in through my bedroom window

    3. Laughing at my friends twitch stream as the chat absolutely had is life and were the most fabulous goblins

    @3goodthings

    DJDarren, to random
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    Some high quality palace intrigue at work today, as we find that the guy who was ostensibly my boss no longer works here, and upper management are currently being tight-lipped as to why.

    PetraPhoenix,
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    @DJDarren

    Ooooh! Drama!

    PetraPhoenix,
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    @DJDarren

    I don't even know the guy, but I immediately became intrigued, please post updates as they happen!

    PetraPhoenix,
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    @DJDarren @Nikkileah

    So proper drama then! I love shit like this, especially when it's happening to other people.

    PetraPhoenix, to 3goodthings
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    Nov 9

    1. I got loads of emails sent. I'd been putting them off for ages

    2. hugs

    3. I did more crochet

    @3goodthings

    PetraPhoenix, to random
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    Here are my reasons that bonfire night should be cancelled:

    1. it's celebrating failing to bring down the monarchy
    2. it's terribly bad for the air quality
    3. it's fucking terrifying for many people and animals

    PetraPhoenix, to random
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    Quit it with the sodding fireworks. I have a terrified Tiny Dog here and there's just no fucking need!

    PetraPhoenix,
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    @Colin

    Oh, poor Eric!

    Tiny Dog is sheltering under a blanket, on top of me, and is less terrified under there.

    That she trusts me so much will never stop feeling like the most amazing privilege!

    DJDarren, to random
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    Lads, had a beef stew in the slow cooker all afternoon, and am just roasting some spuds and snips to go with it.

    Top. Shit.

    PetraPhoenix,
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    @DJDarren

    Mate! Top work. I had takeaway pizza. You definitely win!

    PetraPhoenix, to random
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    My husband has gone away with his mates this weekend.

    You know there's always at least one lad in a group of white cis men who's the total dickhead?

    Well Tiny Dog took an instant dislike to him & barked at him, giving him a warning snap as he tried to stroke her. I have to say, I was delighted as it totally justified my thoughts on the lad.

    I know she could've been picking up on my feelings, but also he was very cocky in the way he approached her to try to stroke her.

    Such a good dog!

    PetraPhoenix,
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    Oh, and if you're a cis white man reading this (which I admit seems unlikely on the Fediverse but nevertheless) and you're thinking "none of my mates are dickheads". Then I have news.

    Your mates wives and girlfriends have strong opinions about you. They aren't complementary.

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