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Without further ado, some comments from human I love (hils).
reply to: water, winter, wonderland
“Detroit is an underrated food city.” -BF
reply to: it’s classic abs
“TIRAMISUUUUUUUUUUUUUU. I think this should be our new ping pong grunt after nailing a slam.
Petee’s looks like the gift that keeps giving.” -OC
update life 📈
Many hours on the phone with Liso, then Justin joined us, then at ~3AM I fell asleep on the phone.
Lunch with a friend I’ve known for a bit, but have never spent lot’s of time with. It was very comfortable. I also stole her cake recipe mwhahaha (she nicely gave it to me lol)
Dinner with a buddy I haven’t seen in a while. A good reminder to keep it simple. Also, he said the Gachiakuta dub is actually goated, so I might have to check that out.
Work has been decidedly pleasant recently. On paper, I’ve been working late. I’ve violated the contract of the 9-5. I haven’t minded the late days, because I’m choosing to stay back.
Found in Teado, recommended by a co-worker!
Found in Teado too!
Talked to my paramedic boss about being an EMT. I’ve wanted to do it, 2026 might be the year.
If you play League, ARAM Mayhem came out with an update. It’s utter degeneracy - I think I might need a break.
I miss watching live music. I miss Ashley Powers. So I went to see some live music with Ashley Powers! Lula Alex makes cool music!
Up next on the baking list are Biscotti, Semlor, Beinenstitch Cake, and Scones. If you have recipes, send them my way.
write 🖋
it’s what we do
Albert walks into the office with a scowl on his face.
“This isn’t working. Who owns this?”
Hazel looked up from her computer with a confused look.
“What do you mean?”
“Who are you?”
“Who’s your boss?”
“There’s people who have been here longer. Want to talk to one of them?”
The lines around his eyes tighten. He fires a curt nod.
“Yo Stefan, someone needs some help.”
“What’s up! Welcome to the crew. What’s goin’ on dude?”
“Are you in charge Stefan?”
Stefan locks eyes with Albert.
“Not exactly.”
“Who is?”
“We’re all here to help. How can I help?”
“It’s not working.”
“What’s your name man?”
“It’s Albert.”
Stefan starts walking toward an open table and pulled out a chair.
“I’m Stefan, welcome to our spot.”
“We’re here to help or at least point you in the right direction Albert.”
"Can you tell me what’s going on?”
Albert stays standing.
“It’s not working.”
“Your app, your app isn’t working Stefan.”
“Well none of us want that. Can we try it out on Hazel’s computer?”
“It’s not working man, it’s all gone.”
“Let’s see if we can figure it out.”
Albert’s shoulders relax.
“I’m telling you man.”
Stefan motions to the computer and Albert moves to Hazel’s chair.
“Let’s give it a whirl.”
break ice ⛏
something something the ice is actually melting in New York something!
icebreaker:
“hola hormigas”
I RAN OUT OF TIME, SUE ME
words 🗣
It's not your job to make people like you, it's your job to be likable. And if they make the category mistake, it's their own f***ing problem, right?
read 📖: you should start over whenever
I was talking to a friend on Friday and she was going through a conversation with herself that I’ve had many times.
“What if”
The scary part about that for me is the feeling that’s grown as I’ve gotten older… “I’ve spent so much time doing this, do I want to give up my skills?”
Marina Keegan was just in college when she wrote this.
My friend asked me how I made it feel.
It made me feel hopeful.
Read Marina Keegan’s work ➡️ The Opposite of Loneliness
watch 📺: person wants to build random stuff, they build it
I’ve never been particularly good at electronics, so I particularly enjoy when people are. Marcin is a fun combination of “why not just do it”, competency, and brainrot editing. If you have 30 minutes and want to see someone do something just because, here you go!
signing off,
1 Ants are in a hil. The hil in question? The humans I love category ❣️
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This Week’s Curse Tally ($(# of curses) x number of people who heard - if I was alone it goes to 1)
Weekly Total: $12, 5 words, 5 instances
Grand Total: $61, 26 words, 15 instances
Paid out to People: $7
For The Bail Project: $54
