coleen

been kinda of an emotional weekend - seeing my ex and her wife and remembering the vows that we made when we were married, which I honoured
seeing her mother, now on her 8th husband
feels kinda like I should have seen it all coming
seriously doubt I'll trust anyone enough to ever marry again

2026-07-17 17:23:19 CEST

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thanks Doc, I may just! 🖤

2026-07-17 17:05:00 CEST

I've come to realize and accept that I'm won't be able to march in the Pride Parade tomorrow - I've just too many commitments for my son's wedding, and this is more important than my 9 year steak of participation - I'll make every effort next year - Happy Pride ♥️🧡💛💚💙💜

2026-07-17 03:18:11 CEST

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=fvUrP3_gHXA&si

2026-07-16 17:15:40 CEST

good feedback from the marketing company helping me on my pending patent, they had another client who loved my idea, but didn't think it was feasible for their operation to manufactur - I love feedback
once the patent is granted, so you don't need an NDA, I'll tell ya all about it - probs be sometime next year

2026-07-16 05:39:44 CEST

W
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=zgZ52M4a_R0&si

2026-07-16 05:24:53 CEST

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=6VENM08jonc&si

2026-07-16 02:20:38 CEST

my fav Switchblade song
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=jukv6SPz_XM&si

2026-07-15 23:18:58 CEST

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=cSZf8ZYHV7o&si

2026-07-14 05:17:42 CEST

just a girl n her wagon
https://media.infosec.exchange/infosec.exchange/media_attachments/files/116/916/162/326/154/679/original/9f4a10098f4d2b36.mp4

2026-07-14 03:53:55 CEST

Content Warning - Self Harm
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=9X5iHWpb5uI&si

2026-07-13 00:10:50 CEST

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word, I have much yet to contribute

2026-07-12 20:38:55 CEST

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=-IRI0GfLh1U&si

2026-07-12 20:21:37 CEST

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=6OY4NAuXE6E&si

2026-07-12 20:20:55 CEST

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=6OY4NAuXE6E&si

2026-07-12 19:57:28 CEST

WYSIWYG

2026-07-12 19:46:32 CEST

sometimes,
I think about all the shit I been through, all the drugs I used to do,
all the regrets, missed opportunities, slew of misguided views, and hard truths too
in liu, family, crew, say, "I love you"
true

2026-07-12 03:24:08 CEST

oh happy day, Rain in San Diego - thank Gaia!!! 💃

2026-07-10 03:13:12 CEST

💋
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2026-07-08 19:05:54 CEST

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for those playing along at home, I'm buildin a new playlist
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBR6q_Bhbcw8&si

2026-07-08 15:57:09 CEST

today's RTJ day - keep it real out there yo
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=lF9uwztcJeA&si

2026-07-05 22:06:05 CEST

no dice on a suit just yet, but at least I now know I'm a size 12 and can probs find something online
dresses are just not dyke enough for me, but it's a fall back position of I cannot find a suit
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2026-07-05 19:10:51 CEST

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=-f96mAHZ7Nc&si

2026-07-04 02:39:46 CEST

f yeah, new nnhmn yo!!! 💃
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=2cYzzjc_dDQ&si=PBGj6OCaKBUDS0Ga

2026-07-04 00:05:05 CEST

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comin back down the Grade I pulled out five dudes in a big Tacoma who had gotten high sided coming out of one of the off road areas - there'd been trying to be themselves for like an hour - told em they're not the first ones I've rescued from that same spot, and they are my third recovery of the day
Trans Women in Trucks with Chains to the Rescue!

2026-07-03 23:45:03 CEST

headed up to the ranch on Mt Palomar to help my friend V
I pulled two stuck vehicles out with the tractor and fixed a toilet in the bunkhouse - one of her campers flushed a steel wool pad...
still beats sitting at some display screen or other
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2026-06-30 17:36:19 CEST

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aye, you're welcome to cry at my desk, but you'll have to excuse me from time to time fot my NOC duties 🫂🖤

2026-06-30 17:35:17 CEST

loggin into crap and I can't help but hope for the day when my Augmented Reality/Corrective eyeglasses will realize an application is asking for the current authenticator code and just present it to my eyes
we'll probs be authenticating differently by then, but a girl can dream

2026-06-30 16:32:57 CEST

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ok, no more crying at my desk, I have meetings this morning, and people are being to occupy the cubes around me - I'm always one of the first ones here, I love a quiet morning to get stuff done
have a great day everyone 🖤

2026-06-30 16:17:03 CEST

thinkin bout Meghan, my friend from high school, and Allison, my former sister in law - both passed away a few years ago after struggling with substance abuse - I love and miss them both greatly
really wish I could have helped them get sober too, but I was still trying to put on my own oxygen mask

2026-06-29 03:09:47 CEST

I installed reflective window film on all the windows in my apartment a couple years ago to reduce heat gain, and provide more privacy, and as I was installing it I thought, I hope this does not cause any bird strikes - I haven't noticed any until just a few moments ago - the lil bird recovered, and flew away, but one is too many for me - I just ordered UV bird safety dots to install on the non-screen sides and will be installing it soon

2026-06-28 01:03:49 CEST

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correctamundo!

2026-06-27 23:02:00 CEST

Where the Hell is Coleen From San Diego?
Homegirl still there
#WhereTheHellIsColeen
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2026-06-27 15:40:37 CEST

while not by any means perfect, in #sobriety, my life is quite different, and vastly improved - I shall continue on this path

2026-06-26 15:49:48 CEST

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=yMiIrAxQhFA&si=N6s0koCxgV43iyTK

2026-06-25 21:48:02 CEST

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sounds like me and plants - I killed two more trees recently 😭

2026-06-24 19:56:41 CEST

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=TvUoIrb1NYU&si=JoIhiYTjkM1pgyJp

2026-06-22 22:07:44 CEST

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I keep hearing this, I'll need to mention this possibility to my therapist in our next meeting

2026-06-22 16:57:22 CEST

since going 100% sober, I struggle with eye contact during conversations, like I seem to have lost confidence and it makes me uncomfortable
I've talked with my therapist about it and I'm trying to just look at the space between their eyes, but it's still a challenge
am I alone in this?
#Sobriety

2026-06-18 03:52:18 CEST

RE: https://infosec.exchange/@coleens_/116768248998323813
fuck it, I'd actually be willing to visit that hellish city in the desert in August again, during an el niño year - just to catch up wit somma y'all
but there's no way in hell I could afford the 4 large for that shit
open to sponsors yo 🫶
#note1zl6…f4ym

2026-06-18 02:21:20 CEST

this one will always remind me of my first defcon - DC 27, and lots of cocaine
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=BxpiRjlh6E4&si=AGNvtS0XAySp7_3v

2026-06-17 15:06:17 CEST

been a busy morning
switched over to Brave on my phone - so tired of ads when I'm reading articles, especially video ads
researched moving from San Diego so I can stop surviving, and maybe start living - lookin at Champaign, maybe Minneapolis
need to find remote job first
got any advice?

2026-06-16 00:49:22 CEST

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yeah, right? our options are terrible, I do have an HD antenna now, but I've been leaching off my sister's Direct TV lately cause she felt sorry for me

2026-06-16 00:46:03 CEST

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this is helpful, thank you very much!

2026-06-15 21:32:23 CEST

looks like I'm looking for Roku alternatives now - been a long-ass time on their system, and the free stuff, especially in this economy is what kept me there
does anyone have any advice?
Apple TV, Google TV, etc.
I have two devices and a very tight budget

2026-06-13 19:34:10 CEST

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I'm f'n up bad today yo!

2026-06-13 19:07:19 CEST

Cara has been head-butting me all morning - guess I've been on my phone too much
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2026-06-13 01:39:15 CEST

Victory! this is a cool little machine, back from the dead
#Typewriter #TypewriterLady #Hermes
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2026-06-09 19:42:06 CEST

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=5W2YX3vtdpw&si=FLQBoJ7n4UX9qAql

2026-06-09 00:04:46 CEST

Cara found something a little more stable than my lap when I'm busy
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2026-06-08 23:26:04 CEST

🤘
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=G_6XxTIst6M&si=Ao2VwAyJYtTH6cLv

2026-06-08 23:23:49 CEST

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=BOhJtAEYqOI&si=yz3eRj8GwvAXmsjp

2026-06-08 23:19:16 CEST

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu0GI4nDxjk&si=g7Rn09dSxse1vVgi

2026-06-08 23:13:31 CEST

it's KMFDM Day yo!
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=z73NbYRgOF0&si=3wpoBMgD2GR8o6Pz

2026-06-08 22:40:22 CEST

*dances*
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=Xap3w_xP8CY&si=rJAQ1e7XsYZJ2N8F

2026-06-08 05:59:31 CEST

where's all that cash back comin from?
not the big card companies...
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/credit-card-perks-hurt-shoppers-pay-cash-debit-rcna346905

2026-06-07 21:20:49 CEST

💃
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=fF-WhX5UvaQ&si=rJQ4KYalXdVz3mG4

2026-06-07 20:23:15 CEST

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=l7lP111xbYw&si=JAt5rL3S7hbj-0aC

2026-06-07 18:49:49 CEST

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this is helpful, thank you! I don't think I generate enough volume for e-commerce to be worth it

2026-06-07 18:25:58 CEST

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I have not, but I seen to have no trouble selling them without e-commerce
does this require a percentage or fee?

2026-06-07 17:44:55 CEST

I've had my typewriter website redirecting to my squarespace site so customers could buy through their platform securely, but 100% of my sales have been direct - so I think I'll cancel it when it renews again in Feb and just keep it a standard website
https://typewriterlady.com

2026-06-03 21:35:35 CEST

crying in my car again, but this time for something good - UCSD Health sent me a huge bill that my insurance refuses to cover, so I reached out to my physician, the same one who I often help with clinical studies, and training her med students
she said don't worry about it yet, she's having her administrator look into it
whether they can help or not, the fact that that are trying is what really matters
if I have to pay them $50 a month for the next year, than that's what they gonna get

2026-06-03 17:00:53 CEST

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=6KzT2U56XcA&si=qRYlDKYxTI302HXT

2026-06-02 02:22:55 CEST

omw to Pilates, old guy on a mobility scooter zooms past... dude says, "smile, it's not that bad"
took me a second after I passed him before I understood what he said...
I'm not even pissed about this...
word dude, shit could always be worse yo

2026-06-01 21:30:56 CEST

so this year marks 10 years since I came out publicly as trans - back then, it seemed as if we were making great progress towards acceptance and inclusion for all people as a society, not just queer people, and although it was still a bit frightening, it felt safe to share myself with the world
fast forward 10 years, and things not only feel less accepting and inclusive, but much less safe, for everyone
I fear, not just for my own safety, but for that of my brothers and sisters also included in the LGBTQIA+ alphabet
I fear for our jobs, our housing, our acceptance in the greater communities for which we are part, but I also fear for our physical safety
If one segment of the population can be vilified, erased, or attacked, it is not difficult to see that other segments or groups could be next - I fear for their safety as well
Although it will be difficult to celebrate, and say, "Happy Pride!" without the specter of this fear, I will do so with as much enthusiasm and defiance I can muster, not just for myself, but for those who may not have the strength to do so themselves.
#Pride #HappyPride #PrideWasARiotForAReason

2026-06-01 03:00:30 CEST

might fuck around and found an AI Powered Crypto Exchange for Prediction markets

2026-06-01 01:37:27 CEST

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I dare ya!

2026-05-31 23:37:11 CEST

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my first job was strippin engines, labeling the bits with yellow paint with model/year, and placing them on shelves in my friend's family junkyard - his stepdad paid us $7.00 an hour in cash each evening
my first official job with a paycheck was McD where I learned to crack eggs with one hand

2026-05-31 23:28:04 CEST

man, it would be so nice to be able to afford a home and retire so I can just restore Typewriters, sewing machines, and old telephones
oh, and build a garden railway
been workin since 1987...

2026-05-31 16:40:33 CEST

so I keep seein these Kalshi commercials and I can't help but realize they are actually advocating for insider trading
dude on golf course asks, can I bet on UFOs?
as they cut to a crashed UFO...
htf is this even a prediction market?
I feel bad for people getting scammed by this rigged-ass shit

2026-05-29 21:55:41 CEST

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aye, my family is grown - I worked my whole life to give em the best shot possible!
now, this little kitty is what I'm workin for 🖤

2026-05-29 21:37:55 CEST

vendor came in for a review of our setup today and the regional manager said he had "never seen a dashboard with so much green!" then added, "especially with REDACTED NUMBER devices"
I said, "thank you very much, I worked quite hard to get this system dialed in and actionable, and I don't like clutter!"

2026-05-29 15:30:57 CEST

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I do not love my job, but I go anyway, cause I love this cat

2026-05-29 14:38:19 CEST

enjoying some coffee with my bestest buddy
#CatsAndCoffee
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2026-05-25 22:13:03 CEST

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been a while since I've had a weekday class - had like three women competing for my attention - one more dominant that the others
I love when they tell me they see me walkin around Hillcrest - I'm all, gimmie a shout yo!

2026-05-25 20:10:27 CEST

chores are done, and I got off the waitlist and into Pilates at noon, the problem is, I didn't expect to get in, so I ate a big breakfast - wish me luck

2026-05-25 16:21:02 CEST

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to be clear, it was about three years or so ago when I saw that cat, but I've also seen a bobcat momma and her kits, all of which seemed totally unfrightened by my presence - this trip was vultures and ravens - they flew so close I could hear the wind through their wings
get out there away from your keyboards and have some adventures

2026-05-25 05:15:34 CEST

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fun fact: I've been lucky enough to see a mountain lion, on this very trail, it was outside the park, and no way in hell was I going to report this to rangers, or any other authority
I consider it one of the greatest honours of my life

2026-05-25 02:13:54 CEST

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fun ass drive, def recommend - will do again

2026-05-25 02:13:02 CEST

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94, just west of Campo

2026-05-25 01:48:29 CEST

f these things man
https://media.infosec.exchange/infosec.exchange/media_attachments/files/116/632/223/394/641/197/original/c54b71a0c4f997b8.mp4

2026-05-25 01:16:10 CEST

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aye, past Laguna though - Lake Morena - the meadow below the Butte is a healing place for me
and it was def beyond the grey, sunny and hot

2026-05-24 23:15:42 CEST

strenuous little hike - forgot my sunblock, and wished I'd worn shorts, but I was repeatedly buzzed by vultures and ravens - guess they felt my energy, which was low AF, but I pushed myself anyway, and I'm glad I did, it was a lovely afternoon
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-at-morena-butte-trail-via-the-pct-900e5db

2026-05-24 22:20:39 CEST

someone may have peeled my stickers off, but there'll be a ghost of little Coleen for as long as these trail markers stand
#PCT #LittleColeen #Hiking
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2026-05-23 16:14:32 CEST

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aye, we'll still need writers and artists to make the world a bit brighter

2026-05-23 04:50:49 CEST

returned that 1952 Smith-Corona to her owner just now, so I need to find more machines to work on
#Typewriter #SmithCorona #TypewriterLady

2026-05-23 00:48:17 CEST

forever and always
forever... your ghost in me
forever and always
forever... with you in dreams
#SeraphimShock
#WorldGothDay

2026-05-22 18:36:51 CEST

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here's all my photos and videos of this lovely little 1952 Smith Corona Silent Portable
https://photos.app.goo.gl/thH3w4d2ocqgTtVW8
#Typewriter #SmithCorona #TypewriterLady

2026-05-22 18:13:31 CEST

after a few final adjustments to the 1/4, and @ keys, this girl is ready for return to her owner, a local poet
I love workin on machines, but fixin em up for writers and artists is my fav
#Typewriter #SmithCorona #TypewriterLady
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2026-05-22 02:42:42 CEST

how do you think, social media would have affected the French Revolution?

2026-05-20 23:56:10 CEST

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=zpVubkF_toE

2026-05-20 23:48:16 CEST

physical therapy really pissed my neck off, I worked after hours again last evening, I'm out of Excedrin at my desk and feeling underappreciated by my team - but I need this job, cause I know too many excellent white male engineers currently looking for work and I've no safety net
F Capitalism Man

2026-05-20 21:00:03 CEST

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🖤🖤🖤

2026-05-20 20:22:13 CEST

RE: https://infosec.exchange/@coleens_/116590229002566362
well, I guess y'all's stuck with me then - I almost feel sorry for the person who voted for me to go
#note1emh…lfh2

2026-05-19 20:58:13 CEST

got my TSH blood work back and my levels are still normal, so it was definitely the lithium which caused the high readings
I feel like it really helped stabilize my mood, but I don't want to mess with my thyroid and have to take a med for it too
the other stabilizes are scary AF with TD
#Bipolar