Posts by pixouls@post.lurk.org
(DIR) Post #AvKzwgPwgURMb8s5BI by pixouls@post.lurk.org
2025-06-20T23:53:01Z
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Lately, I have been thinking about not expecting myself to be the same person every day and feeling like I'm breaking a "streak" if I don't do something. For all the good habits that are supposed to make me feel better, that are supposed to make life easier, I am somehow constantly feeling the burden of failure.
(DIR) Post #AvKzwhayIyr2Fd2P0S by pixouls@post.lurk.org
2025-06-20T23:54:18Z
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Sometimes, I put off doing reviews because it means I'll end up with more of a backlog of doing my current notes, which I am already in a backlog of because of factors other than the review itself! While it's ok to create just for the sake of creating, it's not the same as holding guilt over myself for not accomplishing something perfectly every single day. Furthermore, I've transitioned to reminding myself about something that could be good for me to do every few days, rather than setting requirements to achieve them each day by a specific time. This rhythm feels more natural and manageable: I get chances to leverage my hyperfixation tendencies for good, and end up with a net positive overall. If they're all on my plate all the time: it's too much. If I never remind myself: i forget they exist or that they are options.
(DIR) Post #AvKzwiL3XdiYYYbCq0 by pixouls@post.lurk.org
2025-06-20T23:56:51Z
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Ultimately, it's ok if I take a break from something that I do daily to take a week or more to review it before doing it again. I would rather internalize what I learn than keep doing it until I burn out. The review also doesn't need to be perfect, just enough so it doesn't feel like I'll have to start from zero when I pick things up again. It is also fine sometimes, to start from zero again and again, and rely on the residual knowledge to drive one forward. But I often find that my internal dialogue on the day to day is not the most reliable : P
(DIR) Post #AvL28q9sUfg0ByHSBE by pixouls@post.lurk.org
2025-06-21T00:00:51Z
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I get that sometimes people say that the most important time to do some of these uncomfortable practices like journaling is when you need them most, but that doesn't mean that it cannot take different forms in order to get you there. Otherwise, I find myself in a cycle of avoidance, where things are so bad, it's hard to give myself the space to externalize them and make them tangible, let alone in a manner that is in a highly structured 1000 word prompt. No one pays me to be more unhappy when I'm already unhappy, except for capitalism (in more unhappiness). It is ok for me to change my practices based on my needs, rather than relying on rigor and discipline to ground me.
(DIR) Post #AvNH6M6FAQTy14m1my by pixouls@post.lurk.org
2025-06-22T02:18:39Z
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today's lesson learned: first person games that involve gyro panning like escape academy and portal 2 give me motion sickness unlike anything i experience on a regular basis, and i've only internalized this now because my partner helped me become aware of and accept that I was in fact, in pain
(DIR) Post #AvOOq6BnY0cIpT5hAW by pixouls@post.lurk.org
2025-06-17T14:46:29Z
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⛅ Why am I still finding myself wearing a sweater in June? While there is the occasional 80 F/26 C day, the weather has been marked lately with cloudy days are in the mid 60s, around 15-20 C. It may be easier on our energy bills to not be running up the AC, but changes in weather can affect broader systems of energy cycling: whether we look at the performance of solar-batteries or plant growth cycles that are influenced by levels of sunlight, temperature, and humidity. I'm going to pull in references to some articles discussing this phenomenon for others who may be curious to learn more. #weather
(DIR) Post #AvOOq7LlESBEQelAKu by pixouls@post.lurk.org
2025-06-22T14:27:24Z
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5 days ago I did a thread pulling some references explaining the cool May and early June weather that was leading to me still wearing a sweater and failing strawberry crops in the US East. This time, I'm going to read through articles that examine what factors led to the current heatwave in the US East, what that means for other parts of the world who have interconnected systems that mean they will be experiencing the same thing, but potentially in an opposite manner. If we are lucky, I'll think of some music to include at the end, like this is Welcome to Night Vale. The rest will be unlisted.#weather #pixelRamblesAboutTheWeather
(DIR) Post #AvOOqZxIsSqd9CXXk0 by pixouls@post.lurk.org
2025-06-17T15:33:50Z
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There are a few different articles that reference this, so I'll just kind of compile them together. To sum it up broadly, places that are having unusually cooler weather have typical spring-emerging plants that tend to be cultivated early-on are more stressed in their growth. Farmers and gardeners are preparing to balance out with incoming (re)planting of crops more curated for the weather. Some places with unusually warm weather are finding, to an extent, a more abundant harvest for certain crops. Note: Wild plants may respond differently than those produced in large-scale industrial farming, some may be more or less resilient.[Canada] "Wet, cool spring raises replanting concerns" https://farmtario.com/crops/wet-spring-raises-replanting-concerns/[Canada] "Blooms may be delayed by cold weather but plants 'tougher than the gardeners'" https://www.delta-optimist.com/the-mix/blooms-may-be-delayed-by-cold-weather-but-plants-tougher-than-the-gardeners-10701539[USA] "Hill Farm: Strawberries are not as plentiful this year, but other berries are looking good" https://www.farmersadvance.com/story/news/2025/06/11/weather-has-impacted-strawberry-hill-farms-crop-this-year/84147763007/[USA] "Cool Weather Challenges Michigan Crops" https://www.agriculture.com/cool-weather-challenges-michigan-crops-11754333[Ukraine] "Farmers record up to 100% of fruit crop losses due to frost in the Mykolaiv region" https://nikvesti.com/en/news/public/303765-mykolaiv-region-farmers-fruit-crop-losses[Britain] "Britain's sunny spring brings a bumper strawberry crop" https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/britains-sunny-spring-brings-bumper-strawberry-crop-2025-06-04/
(DIR) Post #AvQI8fmIhsYfR1yzWy by pixouls@post.lurk.org
2025-06-23T13:16:01Z
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today is a writing day, methinkshere's what's in the writing queue:- Finish my low dopamine morning menu- Finish my 1 week of food journaling summary- Draft my reply to my pen pal- Reply to my mentee about his journey trying to unpack capitalist expectations from his own needs
(DIR) Post #AvSaxzeCMrgCJOZHRg by pixouls@post.lurk.org
2025-06-18T16:36:49Z
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🎇 Help save Philly's local solarpunk bookstore! Iffy Books, which has offered everything from books on permaculture to first aid workshops to open hours for soldering assistance, needs your help. Please share this letter widely! I've been grateful for the opportunity this space offered me to rekindle my relationship with digital art for merch and run solar art and queer zine workshops. Iffy Books is irreplaceable in our community. To keep offering programs and resources that foster climate activism, right to repair, and skill sharing in Philly, we need to take action now. https://post.lurk.org/@iffybooks/114704476101632628#books #bookstodon #reading #philly #philadelphia #iffyBooks #climate #climateJustice #anarchist #anarchy #bookstore #bookshop #bookstores #skillsharing #skillshare #rightToRepair #solarPunk #solar #permaculture #permacomputing
(DIR) Post #AwfHgbts2DTbAOAeuW by pixouls@post.lurk.org
2025-07-30T14:23:58Z
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Did you know?Posca markers can be permanently sealed onto fabric through heat https://www.posca.com/en/support/fabric-textiles-and-skins/The USPS will send you up to 600 label stickers at a time for freehttps://store.usps.com/store/product/priority-mail-address-labels-P_LABEL_228There's a bit of a underground market to get them out to people who get banned from ordering too many or to people not in the US who like them for the noveltyhttps://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=228+usps+&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313#graffiti #slaps #art
(DIR) Post #AxFIrPfYwXwe40kcDo by pixouls@post.lurk.org
2025-08-16T23:31:20Z
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Looking for server recommendations for a friend:- POC, AuDHD friendly- Asian LGBT+ fan media (esp Thai BL)- Creative arts, Indie Web (as a newbie), UI/UX, creative coding- Language learning (Thai, Cambodian, Mandarin) and linguistics (like languages at risk of being lost or color processing)My first thought was yesterweb, any other thoughts?#SEA #SoutheastAsian #IndieWeb #SmallWeb #fediverse #fandom
(DIR) Post #AxkABevD4KxdTMPH28 by pixouls@post.lurk.org
2025-08-30T23:24:10Z
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The irresistible urge to organize everything in my electronics inventory
(DIR) Post #AxkABgJLu3rnmWi4Iq by pixouls@post.lurk.org
2025-08-30T23:27:56Z
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Let’s get into it
(DIR) Post #AxkABhiYfpci8zViEK by pixouls@post.lurk.org
2025-08-31T01:47:02Z
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making progress. Arguably don't have a huge collection and I have done an inventory of some of this stuff more recently, but it was a general inventory of things i have, not a more detailed ones of parts and components. (note I plan to cut out a paper divider for the batteries)
(DIR) Post #AxkABiiaxBFNFOXFvU by pixouls@post.lurk.org
2025-08-31T23:04:16Z
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Made good progress on the tools side, need to work more on the components and materials side. I am not sure what some of this stuff does, but I mean, certainly I could make something cool with it all, right? Some things include, solder, num pad, screens, battery holders, buttons, solar panels, etc.
(DIR) Post #Az6BSS2da5kFKHZBRI by pixouls@post.lurk.org
2025-10-11T11:57:09Z
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@hn50 seeing text on a number pad with no minus sign really hurt my brain
(DIR) Post #B1WCJTLZ2VgsmpDFlQ by pixouls@post.lurk.org
2025-12-22T19:11:29Z
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Nice
(DIR) Post #B2XyzPxdSIc7zlQePI by pixouls@post.lurk.org
2026-01-22T14:01:07Z
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I've been listening to CD's more in my car and am trying to be more intentional about listening to artists recommended by friends rather than relying on algorithmically generated radios when streaming. It occurred to me today that similar to a book site like Bookwyrm, I could use MusicBrainz to get metadata and use CritiqueBrainz to leave small ratings and reviews that will give me an outlet for being more opinionated about the music I listen to. I hope I'll be able to find my way to describing what music I actually chose to listen to, found myself enjoying, and why. https://critiquebrainz.org/user/pixelleetoedit: someone suggested also trying NeoDB and I'd be open to hearing comparisons for people who have tried either musicBrainz or NeoDB stuff!
(DIR) Post #B2XyzRTDqLTUg1DOHQ by pixouls@post.lurk.org
2026-01-22T14:04:11Z
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I recently helped fix a record player at a Repair Cafe and realized that they are super simple inside. They had purchased it for $1. I definitely want to track down a cheap vinyl player now so I can expand my physical library into vinyls, not just CD's. The CD's will satisfy me for now. I've been swapping CD's with my partner's dad, who I share a lot of music taste with. All of this is a part of me realizing that the answer to leaving Spotify is not just one service: it's trying many things. CD's, Vinyls, Soulseek, live concerts, student radio, Bandcamp, Mirlo