max_headroom

@max_headroom@mindly.social

Father, grandfather, science geek, God follower, avid reader, dog-father and audiophile

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max_headroom, to random

@Aaron Love the latest issue of your zine :) Congratulations on the impending nuptials. As a hardcore Avs fan, I do however, have to disagree with your choice in hockey teams.

max_headroom,

@Aaron hmmm, I really like the format overall. I especially enjoy that you include tidbits from your personal life. Tbh, I pinged you because I don't run into many hockey fans. I also enjoy the variety of topics.

max_headroom, to random

3/3 It galls me that I have been deliberately trying to support the underdog against the mega-giant for years only to be treated as if I don'[t matter. For years I have been buying my copious grandchildren B&N gift cards at Christmas to encourage reading and support the last brick & mortar big box book retailer.

It really is no wonder that they are losing the eBook battle. Maybe if they actually made an effort to support their customer base, the landscape would look different.

max_headroom, to random

2/3 When I contact customer support, they either shrug, don't respond at all or mumble something to the effect "publisher released a new version, the version you purchased has been pulled" What it comes down to is that regardless of what you may think, you are only leasing the books. They can delete, remove or simply erase anything they want. I get why authors are starting to choose to publish eBooks on Amazon ONLY.

max_headroom, to random

1/3 I have been a customer of the Barnes&Nobles eBook business since the day they opened (through the acquisition of FictionWise). In that time I have purchased well over 1K books (at an average of $10 a pop). Their customer service has always sucked, but ya' know - already invested. Recently books have been disappearing from my library.

mishellbaker, to random
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What is it about the first hint of autumn in the air that makes your mind and your heart and your gut skim over every autumn of your long deep life like a stone skipping over the surface of a pond?

max_headroom,

@mishellbaker Memory triggers are weird

mishellbaker, to random
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It's Friday, October 13, which is officially the most cursed day of the year but also possibly the most wonderful.

Happy Spoopy Friday.

max_headroom,

@mishellbaker 13 is my favorite number :)

mishellbaker, to random
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I have already finished Week 1 of my Discrete Mathematics and Intro to Programming classes and am going to start Week 2 of math today. This is the advantage of the Coursera platform, most of the class is laid out for you all at once (though important tests and project deadlines are still on certain dates).

My plan is to finish lectures/quizzes/etc 3-4 weeks ahead in case of periods of illness where I suddenly can get very little done in a day.

I AM FINISHING THIS TERM, CHEMO OR NO.

max_headroom,

@mishellbaker I have no doubts that you indeed finish - and finish well

the_etrain, to random
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If the CSV isn't imported, it's just sparkling delimited text.

max_headroom,

@the_etrain Indeed, but not that sparkling TBH

mishellbaker, to random
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Good morning, my loves. I got a late start today for the best of reasons; started reading a thing by a friend and couldn't quit. But late or no, I am still doing all the things.

max_headroom,

@mishellbaker The best of reasons 🦩

max_headroom, to random

  1. Coworkers that insist that no one is allowed to cross over into their area of responsibility yet will NOT reply to an email request, can't seem to open a ticket if requested, won't acknowledge anyone else who opens a ticket or even address a topic in a meeting.

  2. Bosses that chastise you for "doing it the wrong way" publicly but decline to offer any guidance or provide criteria for doing it the "right way" when addressed privately.

noondlyt, to random
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For the first time, I am wondering what it says about me that my favorite muppets are Beaker and the Swedish Chef.

max_headroom,

@noondlyt That you are a rock star!

mishellbaker, to random
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My new approach to my schooling is to work ahead when I'm feeling healthy in case of issues later. (The wonderful thing about the setup of this program is that you CAN work ahead.)

So I finished week 1 of Discrete Mathematics today and hope to do week 1 of programming tomorrow.

max_headroom,

@mishellbaker What are you learning in your programming class?

max_headroom,

@mishellbaker Ooooo, nice!

dancinyogi, to random
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Some of the replies I've received to innocuous toots. Let's call it the greatest hits of the last 3 months:

It's a sunny, beautiful day!
-Well, it's sunny, but what exactly makes it beautiful?!:!

Stop, take a breath, and relax.
-Actually, that has been proven to be ineffective at relieving stress.

What a cute cat!
-I hate cats

My favorite color is yellow.
-Sociopaths like yellow

Today was actually a good day!
-Good for you, but not everyone is so lucky.

These people must be a joy IRL 🙄

max_headroom,

@dancinyogi Not sure what makes people respond like that. Maybe they can't stand the thought of another human being as happy. Actually, that describes my brother so never mind...

mishellbaker, to random
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I am once again a university student! BOO YAH!

max_headroom,

@mishellbaker Congratulations! 🦩

mishellbaker, to random
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All too often, "selfish" is what we call people who won't indulge our own selfishness.

max_headroom,

@mishellbaker I find it quite wonderful, all that you have done. I think that you would be an amazing friend.

TRZPhotography, to art
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This scene is from a architectural salvage place in Oregon. And, they are very creative in displaying their wares.

Prints at: https://1-thom-zehrfeld.pixels.com/featured/just-everything-thom-zehrfeld.html?newartwork=true

max_headroom,

@TRZPhotography That would make a great jigsaw puzzle

BobWilliams, to random

Trying to get more realistic/ruthless about emails I'm never going to read. I'm talking newsletters, marketing stuff, solicitations.

It's digital clutter I don't need.

max_headroom,

@BobWilliams Yeah, I started a "unsubscribe" binge last week as well. The reality is that I never read 95% of what I sign up for.

bohemianchic, to random

It's weird being asked what life achievement I am most proud of. Bit silly, I guess, but I said that the accomplishment that holds the significance to me isn't something like a trophy or an impressive title. It's actually the battle I face against depression and eating disorders every day.

For context, the picture below was me in 2016, peak of my eating disorder. I was 40kg (170cm tall; all bones and skin. Muscle has also atrophied in my legs) yet I still dreamt of losing more. I wanted to be a Victoria's Secret Angel. It was a vile, toxic dream. This single photo evoked so much emotions within me.

Each day was and still is a challenge that require me to confront my demons. Anorexia is no joke. I didn't seek help for years because I thought I was healthy. I thought I was amazing. And, this was even supported by so many people saying "Wow, you lost weight. I wish I could lose as much weight as you" and "you are so much prettier now that youve lost weight." And hell, I believed it--that being skinny thin meant I was beautiful. My ED evolved into Bulimia, followed by a rollercoaster ride of emotions where my self worth was tied to how small my waist was, how big my thigh gap was, how much I could purge without people noticing. The days I spent in a hospital due to dehydration and not eating were not enough for me to stop what I was doing.

It was very recently since I started treatment. It is helping, but I have fully accepted that it is a life long battle. At least now, I have days where I feel beautiful even though I am no longer size zero. At least now, I have days where I feel pretty even though I am not as skinny as I used to be. And it is with those small victories I have every day where I found my strength.

max_headroom,

@bohemianchic So very proud of you for starting this journey

Mrfunkedude, to random
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Last night wasn’t much better than the night before. Looks like it’s going to be one of those weeks.

max_headroom,

@Mrfunkedude Sorry to hear that. I truly hope it gets better

cjewel, to random
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Good morning from NorCal! It's dark and 52F/11C with an expected high of 81F/27C. I have green tea this morning and am very proud of Lord Byron for leaving the cat alone. Doggos and cats are snoozing. LB is playing with a ball.

California condors have flown very near Mt. Diablo. I continue to hope they'll decide to visit Sonoma County. It could happen!

Lord Byron has his first vet appt today. Have a wonderful day!

max_headroom,

@cjewel Good morning from another part of . Weather has been gorgeous and mild. 2 out of 3 doggos are still in bed (as is mom), The pup is prowling the upstairs waiting impatiently for the rest of the fam to wake up. Still have a couple of tomatoes that MIGHT ripen (weird, eh?)

Drinking coffee and starting my early morning meeting cycle (pros/cons of living in the western-most TZ).

max_headroom, to random

It is really had to function when you are completely out of spoons. It was already a rough week at work and then they RIF'd 10% of the work force. In retrospect, I could have see this coming. It really blind-sided me. A couple of the people they let go were friends of mine as well as co-workers.

My focus and motivation are shot

max_headroom,

@BobWilliams thank you Bob 🦩

Alice, (edited ) to random
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When I got my current job, it was pretty quick because a past coworker referred me and the next day my prospective boss was calling.

We had a good talk, but at some point he finally said something to the effect of "Okay, all of that sounds great, but...what's up with your LinkedIn photo?"

Oh no. I hadn't realized he was looking at my LinkedIn profile, a website I loathed and a profile I hadn't updated in years. Literally a website I hated SO much that I had decided to mock it by uploading a Photoshopped mugshot as my profile pic.

max_headroom,

@Alice Wait, aren't you really Maggie Gyllenhaal?

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