2026-07-09T12:22:56Z https://nostr.ae Badass Britt :mastodon_lgbt: https://nostr.ae/npub170e8revyudvnn4ex0ja4jhr0974hpaztq72k9apjy9myk0mz0wzsxlfmce https://mstdn.games/system/accounts/avatars/109/440/880/541/613/712/original/7fe6c0a7721412cf.jpeg https://mstdn.games/system/accounts/avatars/109/440/880/541/613/712/original/7fe6c0a7721412cf.jpeg https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8w3vdqwfc2xxc8uh4t5rzlrzmf4mcc3l0ctm7k4tyqak4tva6ysczyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2mjlana Today I am older than I was yesterday by one whole number. <br/><br/>🎂 2026-03-18T16:49:51Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsq3k3gqmt24fxh0kwq9a68ywm0w0ghswl3l3qxw0e842ctjkdc0hczyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2ldmxlm It’s Long Covid Awareness Day. <br/><br/>This year marks 3 years of living with it for me… and my health continues to be precarious. <br/><br/>I do my best to walk through life in the present and to manage what I’m able to - while relentlessly advocating for myself in the Canadian* medical system. <br/><br/>If this sounds like you too… know that you’re not alone. I see you. <br/><br/>#LongCovid #MECFS #POTS #LongCovidAwarenessDay<br/><br/>*added for clarity. I also do not currently have any spoons, I’m minus spoons and bed ridden, so I cannot reply to DMs. 2026-03-16T01:56:43Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswx033n77r7l7kq43w2dxnzmsk8xshtz2nytc0wsn862mqzv9n0cczyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2tazrk6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrajr60klfjswgsu38u0czzlwexd2evrpkdeha7q9qc22jullcd7qakudr5'>nevent1q…udr5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>this is true. Been dealing with this problem for a few months now… ugh. Super annoying. 2026-03-12T23:43:28Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8p9lcqlzjugan68tycw08fq2rql7fyvwfecnnrat43dp6kk9azpszyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2kv520m Happy #InternationalWomensDay <br/><br/>Hey, I’m Britt! A neurodivergent, disabled woman who owns an Etsy shop where I design, build, and 3D print unique fidget toys (and more!).<br/><br/>I make everything to order and welcome customizations and personalizations to make each item uniquely yours. <br/><br/>🫶🏻 I also offer 20% off to ALL Mastodon friends! Use code MASTO20 at checkout. <br/><br/><a href="https://brittbuilds3d.etsy.com">https://brittbuilds3d.etsy.com</a><br/>#SmallBusiness #BrittBuilds3D<br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/116/195/199/919/090/559/original/93d05f4ff8cf62a5.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/116/195/200/299/863/212/original/e5ea21c720229add.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/116/195/200/605/102/829/original/b944e63d5e8e9808.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/116/195/200/891/985/357/original/bebad5ce71dee0b7.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-03-08T19:27:44Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsrmkc0q4d25ejpjt0uzm84gkleddyaegndy3qvew2gkpckthvmhgqzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac27kclg4 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrd6fqmaky97ghz92vm248umznmxpp2rxn79vem50lmdtg5gsz2vgncp30r'>nevent1q…p30r</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>you’ve nailed it. <br/><br/>I’m unsure what else to say other than thank you for saying this out loud. 🩵 2026-03-06T15:14:02Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxxa3ye9xhfhfl59m89xzr86hfcchtz0q5g7yea524jncn3zy3aegzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2xdjcst You better bet my sparkly new Canadian citizenship voting rights will be exercised on October 19th. :cangoose:<br/><br/>See ya there.<br/>#YEG #CanPoli #ABpoli<br/><br/>(reference: <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-danielle-smith-fall-referendum-9.7098568">https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-danielle-smith-fall-referendum-9.7098568</a>) 2026-02-20T02:30:47Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstq8gxtj0l03cv4czas3auelj36rumq6dy9drxvtdehufwtysy6aczyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2j09466 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswsddhd5eqwfq3962tnp7x9xe8lvdgcl5rdslchj4n325yumtkxksl82xs4'>nevent1q…2xs4</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>💜 It really is. It’s exhausting. <br/><br/>I honestly get anxious if one of my posts pops off, knowing it will likely come with an emotional toll of replies like that. I try to weigh the positives. 2026-02-16T16:36:31Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsv243x9zvjkzrpfaq066hxzlqh8dpg9w4fhahjwmcfxtcycrkrekszyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2jaxs6j It took 37 minutes for a Fedi ‘reply guy’ to question my call for help on my website. <br/><br/>Yes, in fact, I *do* need help because — I asked for it?! 🙄 <br/><br/>Folks, call it out when you see it please. This space is becoming way too comfortable for people who are ableist, condescending, give unsolicited/unhelpful advice, and target women with their replies. <br/><br/>/rant 2026-02-16T16:20:26Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs0czm3e25decls74anckss4570qp2hh2nr0efdsdj4eecv45kl7nszyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2mzfcwh I’m looking for some help in moving my Etsy shop over to a Wordpress/WooCommerce site that I fully own and manage. <br/><br/>I would like to hire a developer to help me along the way, as a consultant. <br/><br/>If you — or someone you know and trust — would be interested, please send me a DM. I’m in Canada 🇨🇦 <br/><br/>If you’d like to see what I’m going to be working on, my Etsy shop is at <a href="https://brittbuilds3d.etsy.com">https://brittbuilds3d.etsy.com</a> <br/><br/>Thank you! Boosts appreciated! :boost_ok:<br/>#WebDev #FediHired #developer 2026-02-16T15:40:34Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsykguh6wykk66xzulemkylnkd8jc6hnzhg87pup9f0wa5y7efzdyczyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac24xwu6t I know mental health care talks a lot about self care but I think community care is just as important. <br/><br/>The Fedi is one of those space for me. Just talking to folks and meeting new people with similar interests and experiences without having to physically go to an event somewhere is so helpful for me. <br/><br/>And with that - thanks for being here. 💜🫶🏻💜 2026-02-13T16:15:49Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstwjn4kjq6aetlg63q8mge47328fj0jar74649jzwl26ev2nespeqzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2mwsfms In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9u3zm7le63vkr2t4crj70kawwplxh2rwzpyem3laag2n3rulp8kcx4ajuh'>nevent1q…ajuh</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>it seems from everything I’ve read about this that it’s been very methodical, almost procedural. Like they intentionally didn’t ask certain questions along the way, and have been precise (with surgical precision almost) in their language, while being vague with their (imho, word salad) intentions. <br/><br/>I’m also American, so I hear ya about the U.S. vs Canadian systems. 2026-02-09T18:28:02Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxe0tvlfvp7398zfc0rex22xh224gegsztwv0c30r5v83m0svrxwczyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2qh0jey More news out of Alberta, this time more drama at the U of A: They’re axing EDI in their hiring processes. This comes only 6 years after implementing the policy, and one year after renaming it to ACB (Access, Community and Belonging). They’re the first Canadian University to do this.<br/><br/>“I do believe that there&#39;s been pressure by the government on post-secondaries to abandon EDI policies,” Gotell said. “Because it&#39;s not really clear to me why we would be abandoning a framework that we just put in place six years ago.”<br/><br/><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/university-of-alberta-removes-edi-from-hiring-policy-9.7076210">https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/university-of-alberta-removes-edi-from-hiring-policy-9.7076210</a> 2026-02-09T16:33:33Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswgr0nx99l0stp30cppjsgn2g3qls4lrc6pdeudpnatktc6ud5wuczyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2q7pkk6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrgj5sgffynlwuvu3pfpw4ps29t28e5qaln72fepeuhl64trxtalgau3a7q'>nevent1q…3a7q</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Maybe I could write something up for each listing that explains the process more clearly, but I find that most people would likely be confused if I said their Canadian packages would ship via USPS, so there are no tariffs - and then in another sentence say their shipping charge includes import fees + my time to do the paperwork for every order manually. <br/><br/>I haven&#39;t yet figured out the best way to go about it because it was working really well up until now. <br/><br/>When I lived in the U.S., I owned a business that shipped (importing/exporting) all around the world, so dealing with these issues isn’t new to me, but Etsy being in the middle is, and it&#39;s super annoying. <br/><br/>TY for making me think more about it :) Sorry for all the words! 2026-02-07T18:09:21Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsrgj5sgffynlwuvu3pfpw4ps29t28e5qaln72fepeuhl64trxtalgzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2pdvyn4 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrgerakljphh3rsjtqruph7dmlw7nuj2gwhc9hfrsphyfkdsad4csxga8mq'>nevent1q…a8mq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>(apologies - this is long) Yeah, Etsy has always had that on my shop by default. I&#39;m unable to change it since I am a Canadian shop.<br/><br/> I think Etsy may be adding some sort of alert during checkout for Americans, which is putting customers off after they hit &#39;purchase&#39;. I&#39;ve had like 2-3 help requests *ever* to refund after purchase, and I&#39;ve had 11 in two weeks. eek.<br/><br/>I also add this in my description for every product to try to offset Etsy&#39;s statements that hurt sellers like me who follow CUSMA import procedures:<br/><br/>&#34;We’re approved through ChitChats to ship duty-free to the U.S., so you can shop with confidence. Thank you for your patience while we navigate the recent tariff changes.”<br/><br/>Also, all of my packages ship with USPS labels, that&#39;s what I print off from my office. My broker takes my packages over the border and ships them directly, so tariffs are not even theoretically possible unless my broker can&#39;t get them over the border because I messed up my paperwork on the order, which has yet to happen.<br/><br/>I am also legally required to place a disclosure at the bottom that says *you might still see tariffs*, even though it&#39;s impossible, since they ship USPS. 2026-02-07T18:00:48Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstae74llhe6y87lf25nsvswkvjxcqxkgn40xfyv5xqn5jamu2jnlgzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2rh3amj I’ve noticed an exceptional increase in American customers believing the tariff propaganda coming out of the U.S. <br/><br/>It’s caused a high number of people who place orders with me to ask for a refund, for fear that they’ll pay tariffs. This has been over the past 2 weeks. <br/><br/>I make it as clear as possible on my shop that I pay broker fees and properly import my products into the U.S. so they won’t face tariffs. I wonder if Etsy is now warning customers when they buy from Canadians? Whatever it is, it’s hurting my buisness. <br/><br/>Ugh. #BrittBuilds3D 2026-02-07T17:26:18Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvdfdnr5g43v3kpxs69hgs629uhx8zt9ly772ljnexd0990xfdg0qzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2txj2z0 The #MstdnGames instance is flying ✈️ after we changed our hosting provider! It’s light years faster and much more responsive. :controller4: :1701d: <br/><br/>My sincerest thanks to <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub14vu6kv6afage0lglr2kqlx39px9yacfz2720v7hkxn05hnhxck6q259wlz" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Jonah Aragon :MN:</span> (<span class="italic">npub14vu…9wlz</span>)</a></span> for helping us with the transfer. You’re an absolute legend. :ablobcatheart: 2026-02-06T15:58:54Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsr3v3d54zz9h5rynqj8rlrtd8q9d9q9hwfsmq9ukjulmsxt85uwhqzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac23509xt #MSTDNGAMES Admin Notice: <br/><br/>The server will soon go offline for a planned data transfer to our new hosting provider! <br/><br/>Expect the instance to be unavailable for 2-4 hours while the process is completed. <br/><br/>Thanks so much for your cooperation and understanding! See you on the other side! <br/><br/>Britt<br/>Instance Admin :8bit_mario2: 2026-02-06T01:26:01Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsv5j2204z82yr7khnz28z6v5532s3p9c67ltvxwcrl8m64p5epxwqzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2ujhvju If your mastodon instance is hosted with toot.io, I highly recommend moving your instance to a more reliable hosting provider. <br/><br/>I’ve had a terrible experience since they were sold by the original owner and I plan to move our instance to a new host asap. <br/><br/>Unresolved slowdowns. Lack of replies from support. Unnecessary hurdles to get them to respond. Unending hours of stress. <br/><br/>I have lost all faith in their service.<br/><br/>Prior post: <a href="https://mstdn.games/@britt/116002357985244292">https://mstdn.games/@britt/116002357985244292</a> <br/><br/>#MastoAdmin 2026-02-04T15:35:40Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszhghj7xgrh3vrm2ty70ka6k7077zfv3v0td4uln62uxt7gzkkzaszyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac24tn4x9 URGENT MASTODON HOSTING HELP NEEDED:<br/><br/>Mstdn.games is searching for a new hosting company after our host has not responded to technical help requests and the instance has been slowing and having technical issues for over a month. Auto payments have continued to be taken out. <br/><br/>If you know of anyone who could help with this, please contact me asap. <br/><br/>We are on Mastodon 4.5.5 with Elasticsearch. <br/><br/>Our database is 132 GB <br/>Our media storage is 200 GB <br/><br/>Please help! #MastoAdmin #Admin 2026-02-02T18:05:11Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqspte25vmxry7g0sm4yhpawqz9dhgald0a56tkje833ea4423fgcjczyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2uydjfj Smol Etsy rant…<br/><br/>Etsy has a program where they force higher performing shops into an advertising scheme that takes 15% off the top of every sale. <br/><br/>They call them ‘Offsite Ads’. If anyone clicks into my shop and makes a purchase within 30 days - they’ll snag 15% off the entire total (+regular Etsy fees, taxes, shipping, all of it). <br/><br/>I just had a ‘sale’ come through for $75. Wanna know much I actually get paid after fees, taxes, and shipping? $32. That’s it.<br/><br/>Please, PLEASE shop directly through Etsy if you are shopping there and supporting small businesses this holiday season! Try to avoid click through Ad purchases! <br/><br/>Thank you,<br/>A stressed Etsy seller 2025-12-10T19:09:44Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsgxnzfywfuxluk6lrtm9nljuept3vh79zlfx6pg3xx34thkhrmh8szyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2dgclyh In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstkmr2l877tznymqe7q60smtkn8a9d63llw78l580mgtnh64cg4tgf5avsh'>nevent1q…avsh</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>truth. I didn’t even think about this! Thanks :) 2025-11-30T19:21:09Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsfu8jpm72hlc3clrzeqaxqevzr6ahuhjtu8ytqv94j0n03m4k8rggzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac29kyeqq This Etsy request just broke my brain: <br/><br/>“Can you please keep the business card and the gift receipt separate?” <br/><br/>My autism is broken. It’s one box. They’re separate paper items in the box. How do?!! lol 2025-11-30T19:15:20Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqst3rr4trqpemvagjjzu7tm94zl2q0n085wmr2vs8mqwhduh3kthdszyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac24d4kgq In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0rw6r69j65w5ekp3al0c0v5x9thgc4kk5w5hdaar4gqpdjc44m5se7fwmf'>nevent1q…fwmf</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>thanks for bringing awareness to this issue. 2025-11-24T21:02:43Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsyu7jacaht44gkhe09cpaqwhykgt60thdvp2t68vn52lp3vuzqhzqzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2gtt5ym In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsr5n887n7j88gapvppgvhnz4jmheckmxhmp5z9hhy8zkpf7wn36hg6fnavy'>nevent1q…navy</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I think it’s pretty neat. It’s unique and unlike others, which gives it a sort of charm. Even if it’s middle school Alberta summer camp vibes, it’s still kinda awesome. Haha. 2025-11-18T23:19:20Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqex4a2z3urhpdkux7tl6vlpcgnscf9z0e0svprh9wt5ldg9wwt5qzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2ll3w86 Hey #YEG friends… <br/><br/>Since moving to #Edmonton several years ago, I have had a hard time feeling like I fit here. I frequently find myself saying that I find the city “uninspiring” and I know that is unfair and untrue. <br/><br/>So I ask, what are some of your favourite things to do in town? Where do you feel at home? <br/><br/>Please keep in mind: I am neurodivergent, physically disabled and have limited energy, so accessible spaces are a must. <br/><br/>Thanks! 😊 2025-11-15T00:47:52Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdjqt2dvvnw2l3ycul5wfru22rn5tga86wrjmfx27cmajk8av80kszyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2e9pg6e In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdq3ahk7auccnhwpux7udglxw3wwd2pu5px3rwt2eutp7akf8g99q8md6fd'>nevent1q…d6fd</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I’m rebuilding my Etsy shop :) They took down 1/3rd of my listings because I including the keywords ‘adhd’ and ‘autism’. Yeah, super uncool. They also hold my profits for 21 business days… also uncool. <br/><br/>So, I’m going to give the independent shop thing a go instead. :) <br/><br/>It won’t be perfect but it’ll be something and that’s a solid start. <br/><br/>React is fun!! 🤩 Granted, my knowledge is limited, but I love the idea of breaking things down into reusable components. 2025-11-07T06:12:44Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqspt5d8dm278avwzwsm35fplr7ly2jkap8kzlr7py5kzpveq766rdszyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2s5c80c In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspndug8wv8kfzppz76c34z2250s9s6df0t774hy4rj9lmt57lwqzqf3rme9'>nevent1q…rme9</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>something that used to take me like 10 seconds to do a decade ago is making me want to throw my monitor out the window lol <br/><br/>How do you do it?! 😬<br/><br/>(Granted, I’m using a paid Wordpress / WooCommerce template because I refuse to code from the bottom up when I am so out of the loop.) 2025-11-06T20:44:32Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsrgxv7ps8y8ytfzhlm2mf498y7vyhe4x8uruwecglhr7wfllfdm8szyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac26d02ny I used to build websites for a living (2000’s - 2010’s) but holy fuck it’s changed so much I am super annoyed with all the editors and bloat. Don’t even get my started on the AI. <br/><br/>Just. Let. Me. Code. FFS. 🤦🏻 2025-11-06T19:32:54Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsgyzwyzfnk62nhwzynmxly34ta0r7v49smt44suktsn0xucs3hqwqzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2xtujsv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxu859hkhwz8nsfu8h09d3f9jf9qrurhls6eledcc9edz8jx6pfhcqvrj4f'>nevent1q…rj4f</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>❤️💪 <br/><br/>You’re going to do great!!! 2025-11-05T17:33:26Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvdc8tc5365xkcf2a93f7v4sg4rsjrzj8f326ckusch3u7ue5mjsczyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac23m59ew In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxkfhl5wd8ygh4nx8m780qs2k8qge8r7na50elqldyu4pqsqu8ltgm2wu5k'>nevent1q…wu5k</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>May I boost?? 2025-11-05T17:22:45Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstrm2lsv7707l9jauutgudu5a8rcp8zc95lvlapthy2ltkcxgargqzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2x97han So, my little Etsy shop has been doing well lately. 🎨<br/><br/><a href="https://brittbuilds3d.etsy.com">https://brittbuilds3d.etsy.com</a><br/><br/>When I was first diagnosed as #ADHD and #Autistic several years ago, I carried a lot of shame around things like fidgeting and repetitive movements. With time, I’ve learned to understand myself better and let go of that stigma. This journey is what pushed me to start making fidgets and neurodivergent-focused tools for others, and to share them online. I put a lot of care into creating thoughtful items that I hope genuinely improve people’s lives. <br/><br/>To any who have supported me and found my products useful, thank you from the bottom of my heart for trusting me and allowing me to help. 💜<br/><br/>So - yay. All that to say that I’m happy. 😊 (Edit: see some of my favourite creations attached)<br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/115/435/934/354/580/513/original/88a5ab9734005bf1.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/115/435/934/679/819/329/original/b49910502dc369cd.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/115/435/935/043/454/104/original/727dfd1204ba2f25.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/115/435/935/350/759/101/original/6b44faab81c62bb0.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-10-25T17:09:08Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsx28m4x94pd2xxmyhzz5l8wuzf40udwcf0ptgfevtvp20f5xczk9szyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2v2tnkt In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8ckntl2peccvg3japzza59yuj4kda0uptfpngs02gh2dhwlaac9gmeup58'>nevent1q…up58</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>what an awesome photo! Haha. Your wife and my wife have the same birthday! 🎉 2025-10-12T06:47:09Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdtn8m6zehf7ewdkca7s5ndpt4k0dt6ekk2wsuys6ssn5gscjmj7szyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2qj2f9z I sell some stuff on Marketplace occasionally and I find it SO weird how some people in Edmonton think a 15 min drive is incredibly far away. They act like I’m asking them to drive across the entire country or something. <br/><br/>That - and how some folks cool off when they realize what area of town we live in. <br/><br/>Weird. It is so weird. I never ran into that in BC or Ontario (Toronto). 2025-09-23T03:02:15Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqst7pgj0wvlyd3kaa3j70vajx5ugkpggqm5edwjrc785rl8ufc35aszyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2y7z0pl In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswuazpsf094y6ven3a9kchm9c8f6qnsajw4sv65edt47aewk9tjpq0zl7tr'>nevent1q…l7tr</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>💜 Beautifully said. Thank you for caring about accessibility the way you do. 2025-09-18T22:31:29Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs9qejf0qq759acel0vxz05aj8etwjxsnxkl6qgyse38cf9xakksdgzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2sqcmew In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswhha8mksj30vu3q6p9ylhw7nka2pcxetr87umuxznarpt5fqn2lqguqyv2'>nevent1q…qyv2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>nicely done!! Thanks for the reminder that I *really* need to order a new pair of glasses. 2025-09-17T20:38:23Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsyyedhwz3kmew8kjncy8eh5c6ywpe7fpmskwqak78afv3pndug6dszyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2ed48k9 Another magnetic fidget that I’m SUPER STOKED about! :nes_controller: <br/><br/>I might be a bias gaming nerd admin, but I think this is now our instance mascot… 😂<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/115/160/042/290/499/287/original/b7c1f9dd8a0a4dd0.mp4"></video><br/> 2025-09-06T23:53:22Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsp4zwjjyvq57lm3uz598rs0357srtmqyr5g9y4u7agw0808seypdqzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2zpzua4 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs24j5r26pjy2j2ay02elayrd3zkk2rw8xh622hmheq7d6dl5e8stslphrvm'>nevent1q…hrvm</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Thank you! :) yeah, silicone mould, slowly melting a few pieces at a time, but not hot enough that they bubble or burn. 2025-09-05T13:05:08Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvfr0kp9kkzaflsnxjphd5w5r3hnzyullrzcn9uz05sc64x536fvszyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2lx0yrv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9cah8tu7fmj2lpz8f20ma0t3t95w06jl9dwe54c484asfd0r7escdhdpt7'>nevent1q…dpt7</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>^^ more skully creations from 3D printing waste/byproduct: <br/><br/>This one is 150 grams! It took 5 hours to make. I used a bunch of random filament pieces, including some that glow in the dark. :chickArtist: <br/><br/>Just in time for spooky season!<br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/115/151/800/354/009/865/original/1f8cd108bc5a5fcf.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/115/151/800/662/648/603/original/a345e04bb3c94127.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/115/151/801/008/545/343/original/868f1907b65f7adf.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-09-05T12:57:26Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs9cah8tu7fmj2lpz8f20ma0t3t95w06jl9dwe54c484asfd0r7esczyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2grjths Today’s skully creations! They took about 12 hours total… phew!<br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/115/149/675/170/225/097/original/5788a4489250eece.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-09-05T03:56:47Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxkdc4lkd9dak62xj8sxvfhlkcz5gnmtue7h0mxfq7gjn8vgklx5szyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2vepp5v U.S. Customer Importing Update for my Etsy shop:<br/><br/>Looks like I’m going to have to pay tariffs on some of the items I make and want to import to U.S. customers. <br/><br/>Some products are classified under one HTS code that is exempt under CUSMA. Those items include decorations, figurines, containers, etc. <br/><br/>All my other items are considered &#39;toys&#39; and treated similarly to anything coming in from China, even though I make everything myself within Canada. It&#39;s still subject to the 35% tariffs. <br/><br/>Due to this, I&#39;ll have to apply for a hybrid type of approval with an importing broker. Further, my U.S. customers will see a flat 20% price increase on all items in my store to balance out non-tariff and tariffed products. It will not be labelled as a tariff at checkout; Etsy doesn&#39;t have that option yet. <br/><br/>I&#39;m super sorry about this. I wish I had a better solution. <br/>Shipping should open up again in a week or so, I hope. 2025-09-01T20:44:53Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdzm3kv9rnqtxk80d3wn83t5yxgz8xuurfhcvgg7uwl2tcj4q0n8gzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2j8sh0k In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqnuq9msn5qj3htlx6eknmucpm8h0hvj8pqwsq9ylvgkt8rery5xq7uy6c8'>nevent1q…y6c8</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>what a great post! Entirely relatable, I think we’re close to the same age. :goose_yes: <br/><br/>As I was reading, I was brought back to the days of playing snake on my Nokia cell phone and pretending to be productive in high school with a palm pilot. <br/><br/>Sometimes I also find myself thinking back and wondering how I’d feel back then having all that we have at our fingertips today. It truly in a double edged sword and you described the positives and negatives perfectly. :) <br/><br/>Thanks for being in my pocket, too. 2025-08-30T12:36:50Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqst3sydx8fgqdzahenqc26jsqesx9ndauzgjx3s4tx4paamx2e9usszyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2uvvnla In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswdahel66vnk2s9jepjvn7vhvj9k850h3ctspy32nme29c536umdsh2x3et'>nevent1q…x3et</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Soooo, what should my CUSMA compliant SKU’s start with… <br/><br/>FKDT ?? Too subtle? <br/>FUDJT ?? Too direct? <br/>FKT ?? maybe… lmao 🤣🤣🤣 2025-08-30T00:37:29Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqspelzc8lug2lcsylajrm5ya6ymcukamc5p8uyhe674r2mrhlf9y3gzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2q8359q In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8gqk388thfkkd8s4wnsk07sgd98zxxrvrj0kppettppssxxn8kqgz7rz4q'>nevent1q…rz4q</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I hope it’s ok if I pop in with an update: <br/><br/>Other couriers are offering CUSMA exempt shipments, but it requires a bit of extra paperwork that CP is denying Canadians. <br/><br/>For example, I just received this email a few minutes ago from ChitChats. I’ve used them to ship through CanadaPost in the past, so they must be offering more than CanPost is willing to offer directly. Stallion is also working on the same arrangements. <br/><br/>Email:<br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/115/114/878/347/819/936/original/529906d15235deb5.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-08-30T00:27:31Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs95kaqw45mtwzu6s2plg5gj2szwlmf2ly35r9fks80kf4e3k8k9yqzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2jaq5r9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0alwu0v5334pmcc8zus2fgyj2mxzuyhnprmsfy48ay4ne4l8dras4svefy'>nevent1q…vefy</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I can’t even with their cuteness! <br/><br/>These are not my personal designs, btw, they’re licensed from the artist to use commercially. I just change the colours and sometimes other factors I’m allowed to modify. 2025-08-29T23:12:55Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswgm2ktlkvd4dsn0fgtha8v9mheylkavksa08mwk5f43t92e3egegzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2c3rqgp In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0qlh2d6fpuwp8y74jy09vshhttsj2rysve6hftq99a3eg3dw08gcpycqwv'>nevent1q…cqwv</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>^^ <br/>Not a professional photo, but I may have also just finished printing their siblings, the FRAPPÉ! 😆<br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/115/114/555/326/088/967/original/a6978d531a740971.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-08-29T23:05:23Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs0qlh2d6fpuwp8y74jy09vshhttsj2rysve6hftq99a3eg3dw08gczyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2xz87cq Cutest video I’ve ever made in my life: <br/><br/>I present to you… the new coffee clicker keychains! They’ll be in the store by the end of the day with some other goodies. 🤘🏻<br/><br/><a href="https://brittbuilds3d.etsy.com">https://brittbuilds3d.etsy.com</a> <br/>#BuyCanadian #etsy<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/115/113/749/950/716/046/original/e6987a0e3f54499a.mp4"></video><br/> 2025-08-29T19:40:38Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs0fnhzjzrmp3fepkxkw0j266t0hlyecjdumkhdy5nrs5rmwcguk9szyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2xg0cu3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxza7cxhdgu8pwmjdyshpaszcjh79rzlev60yet4f26fhu2wu3f6s6v33rm'>nevent1q…33rm</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Can Post has unfortunately outright stated they decided that the tariffs apply to every package going into the U.S. in their network, regardless of CUSMA. I believe this is wrong and anti-Canadian. <br/><br/><a href="https://www.canadapost-postescanada.ca/cpc/en/support/campaign/shipping-to-us-duty-updates.page">https://www.canadapost-postescanada.ca/cpc/en/support/campaign/shipping-to-us-duty-updates.page</a><br/><br/>First screenshot is CanPost policy as of yesterday (I have written a few threads on this), and the second is ClickShip’s policy. Stallion is another option that I’m personally looking into trying to use that has a (possible) CUSMA + broker option. <br/><br/>I’m mad. Big mad about all of this.<br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/115/113/678/871/413/252/original/7f9d23d80866efbe.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/115/113/679/133/645/656/original/c93f51f0c6bd62c2.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-08-29T19:22:31Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs9h97qqem2m876lgnwyen2pzc9kkfy3wsgwyl2573h80qaz3v3hfqzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2kcaq88 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvdx5ykh327hw083mpuqjgm4nadu0hyl40erf57jux59h2chva2ucdn96dh'>nevent1q…96dh</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>thanks for the tag. I’ve been screaming about this for over a week on my timeline (I’m very sorry friends) <br/><br/>I’m super annoyed, even angry, about all of this. I’m very very sorry you’ve also been affected. 2025-08-29T19:17:01Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqspzx5x2zaue899hcrvgaw8ujt3h3w05yrwvfn3yesxmr3jvam63kqzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2karv7k Correct me if I’m wrong here, but it appears that Canada Post announced this afternoon that CUSMA compliant goods that are made in Canada are NOT EXEMPT from the new 35% U.S. tariffs as expected when importing through postal shipments?? <br/><br/><a href="https://www.canadapost-postescanada.ca/cpc/en/support/campaign/shipping-to-us-duty-updates.page">https://www.canadapost-postescanada.ca/cpc/en/support/campaign/shipping-to-us-duty-updates.page</a> <br/><br/>This is huge. In the worst way. <br/><br/>I don’t know how a Canadian business would be subject to a new tariff when said business and its product comply with an existing trade agreement (CUSMA). Doesn’t that sort of null and void CUSMA for all items entering the U.S. through the post now?<br/><br/>Where are the Libs on this? Hello? <br/>The silence is deafening.<br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/115/109/347/110/174/597/original/ad1e85563c018d6d.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-08-29T01:00:51Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxsk7je03x4unqx985tzln8n778pde8lv33l7fvkt3ug8pkzp5j7qzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2aqu60m In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsx5hravk5d032dx4ah8p9knkwr4ny8a736jkv0ahqs0f7en626tcgs67ay6'>nevent1q…7ay6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>thank you. I don’t understand why people don’t look this up for themselves to see how much of a headache it is… and that shipping CUSMA compliant products for small businesses was a zero market before this — there are just no structures in place yet to make this go smoothly for buyers and sellers. <br/><br/>If I can’t offer my buyer as stress free shopping experience as possible, I’m going to pause selling. 2025-08-28T18:48:27Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqcssaz25te86eq79p7tlfzh9njzfkukxcyxul7q4yd3ct8thu4xgzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2vcszuy In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxyvqemwewmy9dv2n9mynft5tvteyrdk8u9ecuwngvagu855f5pxg20jp2q'>nevent1q…jp2q</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>international repercussions, too… <br/><br/><a href="https://www.lemonde.fr/economie/article/2025/08/22/la-poste-suspend-l-envoi-de-colis-vers-les-etats-unis_6633516_3234.html">https://www.lemonde.fr/economie/article/2025/08/22/la-poste-suspend-l-envoi-de-colis-vers-les-etats-unis_6633516_3234.html</a> 2025-08-22T19:00:49Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsyxung7sya4xx4t4gm3k6acyjf60sylpsjzqj6jwzqrfgwx4r8hqqzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2z04945 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsw9nm64m8q5544ndpvd52rf3v0kg9anrad2a40wcpf2fx8yn7eaec4c6veg'>nevent1q…6veg</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>^^ Etsy shop update: All U.S. orders have been suspended. I&#39;m really sorry to my friends who can no longer receive orders from me because Trump is an asshole. <br/><br/>The tariff changes affect more than my little shop; they affect thousands of merchants in Canada, the UK, the EU, Australia and beyond who are looking to sell to customers within the U.S. It is especially impactful for small businesses that sell lower-cost items and need to use affordable shipping options. <br/><br/>As of today, Canada Post has no systems in place to absorb the rapid changes to import policies. I hope they will figure things out soon - but as of right now, the latest is that CANADA POST SHIPPING SERVICES bound to the U.S. will be suspended as of Monday, August 25th. (This affects all Tracked Packets and Expedited Parcels) <br/><br/>Side note: Why is the news not covering this!!? 2025-08-22T18:40:29Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsfr4enjzr79tm9yzyenhk7fxdu3tld5mc420jhatp2n7lk45fcx4qzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2cjz7hs In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspct5xh328tpsgm926mymnchqnqqnmlwxkmcwarrh0rxnhkk40qkgm7a0ff'>nevent1q…a0ff</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Congratulations DOT… sent me 😂😂😂<br/><br/>I’d feel the same way! (see what I did there? The ! Is needed for emphasis!) 2025-08-22T16:41:39Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsywkfh4x5gxwv526r3jtsrynn605xj98nrn7x3g5dh8u8t49d33zczyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2ykzxe0 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszm0f7j2dx24p7wgpxz6llq3pma4wmakq6c4vtm6nm73tunfy3hncj25jce'>nevent1q…5jce</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I can honestly relate. I used to be a credit analyst at a big 5 bank. Automation was happening slowly when I left in 2020, and it’s only gone up since. Basically, no one is hiring for those roles anymore and the banks are reducing staff through attrition instead of layoffs. <br/><br/>It won’t be long until an AI model is approving financing for cars, homes, recreational vehicles, etc. <br/><br/>Language is different though. There is nuance. Language, imho, is the cornerstone of any society. If we lose the humanity in something as critically important as translation services… who even are we? 2025-08-21T21:15:45Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqtyazdy6m6apuv8geyyh7j3xjcu0gd0w2d3kuukyel2pn0rqhzzczyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2tha2sv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfpdan4xv3yhnje0t82rlz6p4v3gu8f6yn0ccu0fvq3eyq6wlzllqua92rz'>nevent1q…92rz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>This is upsetting. People over technology, period. We don’t need tech ‘advancements’, we need more human connection. We don’t need more (exponential) speed and efficiency, we need people working jobs that make them feel valued. <br/><br/>I hate this and I’m so sorry you’re caught up in it. 2025-08-21T21:09:10Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstyujpesnzr3aezahh99p3v720hqa327awch72sxaxf4nwn0dhveszyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2260ptt In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstl4cthg80j7flwe2nysndf6dly5s7e99qhrss2pktrdc88h7rczga3wng7'>nevent1q…wng7</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>oh, wow!! Thank you so much!! 😊💜 <br/><br/>I should be able to get your order printed today and shipped out asap! :) 2025-08-21T15:08:28Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsfdgkm8dlclkchptuwu2kaw0ual298xptn57h3pzecl23rmhrdvzqzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac24g20xu In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyyydtxq5e4gg5adfffcvpfuttdv22laawn3xc5lt0s4mgd5ngpnsvjgfu4'>nevent1q…gfu4</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>🤘🏻 When I showed my wife she said, “Britt would” 😆 2025-08-21T13:33:32Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsw9nm64m8q5544ndpvd52rf3v0kg9anrad2a40wcpf2fx8yn7eaeczyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2cxlwnj Due to the tyrannical U.S. president suspending the nearly 100 year old de minimis exemption (no import duty for up to $800 in goods), my new little Canadian Etsy shop has no choice but to SUSPEND SHIPPING TO THE U.S. as of August 25th. <br/><br/>Devastating. <br/><br/>If you’re in :cangoose: Canada 🇨🇦 and want to support me — drop by my shop and use promo code FXCKTRUMP25 for $5 off any order over $25 or spend $50 for a flat 25% off, no promo code needed. 🤘🏻#BuyCanadian #Etsy #SmallBusiness #FuckTrump <br/><br/><a href="https://brittbuilds3d.etsy.com?coupon=FXCKTRUMP25">https://brittbuilds3d.etsy.com?coupon=FXCKTRUMP25</a><br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/115/066/976/240/025/394/original/06bd7d0d0e47d8d6.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/115/066/976/602/417/137/original/fad0020daedcdfb6.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/115/066/976/913/965/549/original/e614b3f350a1bed9.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/115/066/977/201/680/572/original/76c45bb6da6af7e7.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-08-21T13:25:36Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsz9aqqdyem0fqacfwtkxtma44vpk3t2u9hya4h2rr50qksngu0zjgzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2nhlprc I DID IT! I COMPLETED THE COURSE FROM HELL. 2025-08-19T21:17:08Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsznkwq2zfzn6j4p6mlswhlmrg28l9fg5zs3uv7v0uy47l3slpm9jszyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2a245ye In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs838dw74f8wtuclqkfm4hwejazseffuutzqasxrnkd742wvn3088qasnvwv'>nevent1q…nvwv</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Ughhhhhhhhh. 2025-08-11T20:36:54Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2ygze6w6glv9uh95x0pwdvhdvt0zkchr0susp0lmgxdyxzr9fc9szyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac25g70xd In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspxnvla4rdxk74wj8rk0g49ss48vasd4p02kwj0mya2etqs4939cq30qq44'>nevent1q…qq44</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>oh gosh. I’d be annoyed. 😒 2025-08-11T20:33:31Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqfcfmqnkj7xj4stgtlzyu7wsgnwru2he3e4ccc288d09u2jaxz3qzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2ae9283 I added some new fidgets to the store today! :nes_controller:<br/><br/>Check &#39;em out: Bongo clicker, Keyboard clicker keychain, Pirate themed mini fidget cube w/ keychain case, and mini fidget spinners w/ <br/><br/><a href="https://brittbuilds3d.etsy.com">https://brittbuilds3d.etsy.com</a> <br/>(I save 4.5% off Etsy&#39;s fees when you purchase via that link)<br/><br/>Use Coupon Code MASTO20 for 20% off your entire purchase! I also have FREE SHIPPING for all orders headed to the US over $35. <br/><br/>Thanks for your support! :goose_yes: <br/><br/>#handmade #etsy #smallbusiness<br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/115/006/931/979/252/279/original/30de5808d9b71848.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/115/006/932/274/309/362/original/ad9aa879807f5e27.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/115/006/932/561/301/850/original/bec9b4e73e772e95.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/115/006/932/822/909/608/original/b3b3225f62bf933b.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-08-10T22:55:32Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsfsqys20sqn7kdgdr22hdshhtdv00q6eup4g8y98fsk0keewhasgszyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac28lmj3a In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstwp34xxkdz3x2m0lveegfcjf474qj8nqpshgescka7lpvfnscw4gvma8d8'>nevent1q…a8d8</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I must share for the laughs… one of the questions I had was, “which province is east of Ontario?” 😆 2025-08-09T00:31:37Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqc9m8xl86r44jpwzv0wk6jndjrk2vptrtym7qv22ry5uy7nxlgfqzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2z0nk7w Crushed my Canadian Citizenship Test!! 19/20. <br/><br/>:cangoose: :cangoose: :cangoose: :cangoose: :cangoose: :cangoose: :cangoose: :cangoose: :cangoose: :cangoose: <br/><br/>Now I wait a few months for my invitation to take the oath. 2025-08-08T23:35:32Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsyqnssx0pwwfq2j47k6z7rt4l9q7cr9jg2xsrevmkcxtsk2etn9wgzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2zufep3 Oh, what the heck… let’s do it. <br/><br/> You can find my Etsy store right here! #BrittBuilds3D<br/><br/><a href="https://brittbuilds3d.etsy.com">https://brittbuilds3d.etsy.com</a> <br/><br/>The store is filled with fidgets, desk toys, keychains, containers, and even flexi dino mystery boxes! <br/><br/>Hope you like it, feedback is welcome! :goose_yes:<br/>#ADHD #Autistic #SmallBusiness<br/><br/>Edit: I forgot to add that I’m running a sale for the launch! 20% off selected items. 🤘🏻<br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/114/984/974/782/065/971/original/8e75b982c9a9ba28.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/114/984/975/088/537/294/original/b8ab8ee67d5b19e7.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/114/984/975/421/439/671/original/1abccb5cdeb0748a.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/114/984/975/707/796/981/original/90a496178711e890.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-08-07T01:51:33Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsyfxt6kpmkl7xj2vn4s8nxpppx2xd6ctmshzezhary38rlx33sf3czyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2pq2tlv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxa6qsw8xpsc80tz0xmpyhur4lkfgwpyhtedz9v38f9l5n7qhtrdsvn7k54'>nevent1q…7k54</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>soooooo much better! Easily divisible, too. Same with cm/mm. 2025-08-06T17:08:55Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2yhaursaz7693yg0un9au9m6eru7uj089rmzzazmffscydruy25szyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2lweu7x I said to my American mom, “… 500 grams at the deli counter…” <br/><br/>and she said back, “how many pounds is that?” <br/><br/>…. Can I have my Canadian Citizenship yet? 😆 2025-08-06T15:48:34Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs93vtmdk0f4q8jgy9t0ueg68zeqlph4qy4wpplsgwr2krdp30pypqzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2wusmkc In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspvpsen3rjjj7zzlr45ry3heeme9kxfmqnhx044s0h8qgrw354dds9j5444'>nevent1q…5444</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>FFS this is so disappointing. 2025-08-05T00:32:10Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs9f94p440vfx487rywkumarpxzv0yskastg53j83wxjdet8m4htwczyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac282dr7t Another fun one I made today… 🔥 :thisisfine2: 🔥<br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/114/972/429/974/233/592/original/b37602c63e5de282.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-08-04T20:41:00Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszm3cds9zd9fnqxf89hplmc2vn0c9x2mvelvr4mqvrepqs96etqnczyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2kdtjt0 I’m in my boy cat mom + butch haircut phase and I’m so here for it… <br/><br/>:cat_heart_eyes: :lesbian: <br/><br/>#selfie<br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/114/965/897/403/884/326/original/0e66ba40451cffbd.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-08-03T16:59:41Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsywuh7a88n8y274m4tnnagn7m5l80fwatqdvn4cc8lzzk7rca8u9qzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2h7cucw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsr2nlz6dytr8q4dgude02k5kp2p4x6ltgflm85zqgckwc0n5rncxcy0chvj'>nevent1q…chvj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>*hugs* to you two!! Thanks for being bright spots in my life. ☀️ 2025-07-31T20:06:15Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsygzmqq78kv2lez48j8cphn0txrfncsw3867xr7jwm48u36h4r04gzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2yeveg3 #MstdnGames Admin: <br/><br/>We’ve limited/silenced Mastodon.social due to an influx of bots and spam reports. <br/><br/>I’ll review in 48 hours and update this post if the limit is lifted. Otherwise, I’ll review in 1 week and update here as well. <br/><br/>Thanks to everyone who has sent in reports to help keep users safe! :cat_cheer: This action is a tool to cast a wider net to further increase our users safety. 2025-07-31T19:16:49Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqst04vrelkwux3gzq5qpqvdvw6tt3uhztkhdufqjsc7u7jjrw0xj9qzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2jlmfr6 Story time! 💜🥹💕<br/><br/>Being able to do some product photography again has been healing. <br/><br/>When I damaged my neck (nerve damage) 12 years ago I had to walk away from my photography jobs in San Francisco - magazines, newspapers, freelance, commercial - you name it, I did it. <br/><br/>It felt like I lost my identity. I never really recovered from the feeling of that loss and ran from it, tbh. I went into banking and I shut down my creative side almost entirely. <br/><br/>Flash forward to 38 y/o, going back to school, plus about 5 years of therapy has finally culminated in a breakthrough. <br/><br/>I’m going to open a small business (again) and use my diverse skill set to make it work for me - new me. ✨ <br/><br/>Love yourselves, friends. It’s worth it. <br/><br/>#storytime #mentalhealth #selfcare #hope 2025-07-30T22:33:40Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxh6eltlrxtsxvwlmljps6twfvnlf7h6pgeakk87rvtqdrf9yfvjszyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2zqnwhk Merlin knows he’s handsome… 🤓 <br/><br/>#Cats #Cat #CatsOfMastodon<br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/114/943/850/879/607/489/original/543d01a55bdf572b.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/114/943/851/179/812/252/original/e9c19e24c599500b.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-07-30T19:33:03Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsfh793vnemkejv4rec37cm9mpsqvh6sf4amp7rrm3vnyvkflk2wqqzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2u4qx5q Can confirm that the current wait for an MRI ordered from a neurologist in Alberta is… 9 months. <br/><br/>Healthcare? I dunno. 🤷🏻 2025-07-29T14:32:30Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsx05cwsmsze2y6zhmsh9kr3xas5s3juhhvejy4ygk49gswksapa6szyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2lcu0nu Want to simulate how you&#39;d do on the Canadian citizenship test?<br/><br/>Here, choose your province and 20 questions - <br/><br/><a href="https://www.yourlibrary.ca/citizenship">https://www.yourlibrary.ca/citizenship</a><br/><br/>Good luck, no cheating. :blob_raccoon_peek: 2025-07-29T02:14:58Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdy4u6taqdtqa5rg0z8cyp20rgyjurmz0ekrp87c83gauzer50apgzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2y76ya5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs805unqm4ed5qzu0x6lzu6f5wzs7j0q0fypyvawqg6h7s42p25kcsfnggc0'>nevent1q…ggc0</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>hehe! I thought of you right away when I got it wrong. haha.... “Stéphanie would shake her head at me right now…&#34; ;) 2025-07-29T02:03:37Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxatcjnd67z2yyun4gcqctqxskh7d470ytzqq8cgjfwqlrzszx47gzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2tlkag2 Today I learned while studying for my Canadian citizenship test:<br/><br/>New Brunswick is Canada&#39;s only officially bilingual province. <br/><br/>Who knew. Not me lol 2025-07-29T01:46:33Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsf4a3fjq9ns3q52g9x3ec87dsw7a4j552mt7rh27ygnzck93d6k5szyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2h4542u My MacBook Air is currently only getting 4-5 hours of battery life before it nukes itself. *sigh*<br/><br/>It&#39;s an M2, 85% battery health... super annoying, honestly. <br/><br/>Don&#39;t even get me started on how I have to charge my iPhone 14 Pro 3x a day. lol<br/><br/>Maybe I am just a drain... a battery drain. ;) 2025-07-28T21:12:14Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsgvlc79vedxjkmg84dxa87wsm03vuk7pcv7ccc3xusdgmy82efw4gzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2vwelkq In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgn9a30t6dfhh00m2xue9q3tnu4ttmq8rhdu6n85xnmlk76zmdjmcztn4pm'>nevent1q…n4pm</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Funny example for me the American: “Who is on the five dollar bill?”<br/><br/>… Abraha- — uh, some old Canadian white guy?? And some other guy (Terry Fox) will be on it in a couple years? ? ???” <br/><br/>Yes, I jest, I know it’s the first *french* prime minster Wilfrid Laurier, but my brain is still playing games … <br/><br/>That’s a very easy question. Many of them are dates, names, capitals, politicians… ugh. 2025-07-26T02:34:54Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsgn9a30t6dfhh00m2xue9q3tnu4ttmq8rhdu6n85xnmlk76zmdjmczyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2awypeu I’m pretty sure 90% of Canadians would fail the citizenship test I have to study for. <br/><br/>Goodness lol 😂 2025-07-26T02:30:07Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsq8pmmvdp9k8ujnft3g4z6c4d2egv78rwpg3v7mtrs5cnex3mn4sqzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2zw0qv6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2whyhyzwnjgq5ec983x6a5l8p89l0aprhrkgp2hfzap4ky2aq6msxgpnc7'>nevent1q…pnc7</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>was a weird 80’s tune like you’d hear in a cheap, crappy film 😆😆 2025-07-25T20:46:59Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs9rpkq28wjpdkxjtfvfne9h87annafd35aqt7tsrl9vk84c6wa0yszyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2zrclz6 Erm. A neighbour just played music on my living room Bluetooth speakers…. 😬💀 2025-07-25T20:42:54Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsreaxax7xx0el03t98f74w3d33rwrx3d3f8ec3q9wq6cw0yfhdr8qzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2mg82j3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsg4e4tg63myzqcay054ynfkfqe82qj2ghwf9v7dy6d5t4rfgxrlnc55yzvh'>nevent1q…yzvh</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>woah. I just saw it... that does look unsettling. Be safe &lt;3 2025-07-24T23:58:22Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs9m8mxay2ep9p2xp5dfz03zy2r03sqsfu85hphrg3y3mgqqqj95lszyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac27amwrp In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2sdfdse4ck62djsj093h5nhgyk5rva9xq977dxd0ldw8ljccajhsv27kaf'>nevent1q…7kaf</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Going to YT and realizing I’m not logged in… yeah, that does it for me. <br/><br/>I built my account brick by brick to keep me away from that mess. <br/><br/>Geeze though, I’m really sorry the algorithm betrayed you like that. :( 2025-07-24T20:22:28Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswmqvmzqgrg7nre8ks72xm47crna2hphnytznvjve5wvk058j6zqqzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2pxn9lf I printed this for my colour swatches and it’s dope. 🤘🏻<br/><br/>Also, all hail my first social media video in a million years.<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/114/875/070/566/350/852/original/bed888fdac9c1e8b.mp4"></video><br/> 2025-07-18T16:01:19Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs88kmw8te7f0mve57teshmpwjckytyxsfxvysyhfvf7wc6yvs9wyqzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2amkrwc When the blood labs finally come back EXCELLENT. Those feels. They’re indescribable. :cat_heart:<br/><br/>I did it. <br/>I advocate hard enough to finally get the treatment plan I deserve for my body. <br/><br/>Fuck yes. Let’s go. 🤘🏻<br/>#ph #medical #disability #RheumatoidArthritis #spoonie 2025-07-17T01:55:27Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsyd8pk3jew8kkmuhpkqm4fe2k7e76msxqhjfkrnjrfne9yhfkknsczyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2qzltm9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsg9hq9nl6l8jfqzszu66vcmmcyrpudtgt5xlptz9hezqspzprrqzg9pf6e2'>nevent1q…f6e2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>beautiful captures and also LOL at mom ;) 2025-07-15T16:39:06Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsz7h9e8xctsm3fxen8ggfzj3z2ml0r9968xxp3wklzp72aqv83fzqzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2fcmfqu In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsw0wnxxvsyd52050ascavhxs0fts8hs530rd389lf9m9kawxhpsksdlpe75'>nevent1q…pe75</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>😬 I’m super sorry. Hope you can stay cool! 2025-07-12T20:10:40Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsx8f5n56yyqld9l435ptnt8f90njt9q7j2u5hqrve47f599j5kw8qzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac25dfpf6 I turned off Copilot for all my Microsoft products… then tried to save a simple PDF… got a notification that the file can’t be saved unless I change my ‘microsoft privacy settings’. <br/><br/>What is that setting? 🤔 <br/><br/>The same one that you have to turn off to disable Copilot. <br/><br/>Vile. Absolutely vile. 2025-07-08T14:08:47Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstx9jx0rhysdrf82x7cv0fe9dtg83emyus03a2vjd8uwh8n728q9gzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2cq9m9q In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfczh2l0g9v93tvh4ws67u4xsrxu6kku4myku2zgwhx6hfz5tlr7cz9dpqf'>nevent1q…dpqf</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>this made me lol 😆 2025-07-04T19:14:57Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsy38hr5rnckjmam8u462yun7ypf6k83l3e7n0azx6ayy65c3p539gzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2jjnlvc In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs98c9m9vtzrjeqzmun0vqcvt0vv3vhktl695fkhsz0dhx3xpt63wsa66kav'>nevent1q…6kav</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>hey, that’s good to hear! If it’s helping mitigate the blind reliance on AI, I’ll play along. :) 2025-07-01T13:13:38Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdy5r6l25dxjkt7n9fv8swz2uvj6s6vk85k7dgutejn0c8qrekeegzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac275wn9h OK, this is intriguing. I&#39;m going through the syllabus for my next class for the Summer term, and the final essay assignment is to have AI create an entire essay based on my essay ideas. Then I&#39;m supposed to analyze it, mark it up, and then revise and write my own version of it. Weird?<br/><br/>At first, I really hated it... I still mostly hate it... But I guess it’s kind of a creative way to show young people that AI shouldn&#39;t be used for original work and to make them think critically about what it does wrong. On the other hand, isn&#39;t this just teaching them how to use AI to generate essays and how to edit them enough to make them their own for an assignment? Again, weird choice for a major assignment. <br/><br/>I also have to do a group writing project, and I’m not happy about it. <br/><br/>Overall, I&#39;m meh about taking this class, I really hope it surprises me. I could honestly just use a break for 2 months right now. Next spring/summer, I may just take some time off. 2025-06-30T23:39:57Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs9esnz3zmx2detn3emf7petjr48hhxt47rfqg6g4nj4pgdw8fgnnszyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2md4g7y My final exam was found and graded!! 😃 <br/><br/>Drum roll… 🥁 🥁 🥁 <br/><br/>I maintained my 4.0 in the course! <br/><br/>Let’s goooooo! 2025-06-30T20:42:34Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqst8pdkjsxyc7c2yu5z32frnqn7r7d3aca2hs9f6fg3jey5f0f33tqzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2tl8cue In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszavewvu65xje5dm7a6vccrqh9gwnpml8vv5y0ac2fwp8j0mq82fssd2h39'>nevent1q…2h39</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>oh! And about my final, I *just* got an email that it was found and will be graded today!!! My grade is currently submitted as ‘deferred’ but that will change (thank goodness) once it’s completely graded. <br/><br/>Ty for asking :))) 2025-06-30T17:47:14Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsrz87gqx36wxkew074jju4gs8lfns3r69jja0q074z85n6pkzv0kgzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2mra96r In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszavewvu65xje5dm7a6vccrqh9gwnpml8vv5y0ac2fwp8j0mq82fssd2h39'>nevent1q…2h39</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>thank you for adding this to the discussion, it’s such an excellent example of what I was trying to illustrate. :)) 2025-06-30T17:46:13Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsgmcnh437ngnrctu7x9hgd3jm7h5wqveq9lg208g29nyzt73tu3qczyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2cxtduj In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspa4xt0km5zr7dmzaxfyx9cmf3wpc3vau0ywgzuc6e9znjv0k6qzqakyf8y'>nevent1q…yf8y</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>that’s so intriguing! I imagine getting a laptop as a translator would be a game changer, especially with dictionaries and stuff built in. <br/><br/>I have a Supernote Manta and I love it so so damn much. It’s an e-ink tablet that blends handwriting with digital tools. Have you looked into e-ink for hand writing notes/journalling/creating projects? Would that be of interest at all or do you prefer 100% digital now? Just curious. 🧐 2025-06-30T17:05:00Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs9mw833c9rg07sj9fglh9x3kn7guacdf5dgudujsmfxs2xd2j54hqzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2am3scc I had an intriguing realization the other day. <br/><br/>Context: I’m a returning University student who is nearly 40. Digital everything is overwhelming for me even though I love tech for other things in my life outside of studying/learning. <br/><br/>Ok, so. I find that I prefer to hand write my notes. It helps slow things down. It provides a drawing board to connect my ideas. I struggle to understand the purpose of tech that converts handwriting to text. Just type it, then? <br/><br/>Then, I realized that younger people were not taught to write in the same way people my age and older were. It was our main input, our main source of distilling information. Most younger people have had screens and computers around them (digital text) since they were born. Therefore, converting anything they write by hand to digital format likely feels natural for them. <br/><br/>Just an interesting observation I had. Likely fueled by my rigid autistic thinking. Your thoughts are welcome. 2025-06-30T16:54:07Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsz56muuzvwefm4ctzvut6w4q9fqxsemdc8atcacqtuznek6p08c5czyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2gm0hgf In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9v326k3lyt4ckatqyu67tl998etqfghrd42ujg4qypswhvcu850gf534gy'>nevent1q…34gy</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I absolutely do. Not personally, but my prof did confirm he knows I completed it. They have cameras. <br/><br/>I’m just like ugh. Life, why? It was a brutal week. <br/><br/>I’m kind of hoping if it is truly gone for good that my prof will just assign me a grade based on the rest of my work. 2025-06-27T19:32:11Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqla7qqsdkend0x6udh7rg8q2yl7uaqktv0cd3ea7lxa2r8qgwfxqzyrelyu09sn34jwwhye7tkk2uduh6ku85fvre2ch5xgshvjelvfac2t2swqt So… my final exam is lost. <br/><br/>I wrote it at the exam centre in person with disability accommodations last week. I do this for all of my proctored midterms and exams. <br/><br/>The testing centre apparently misplaced it. What a massive procedural failure. Grades are due on Monday. I was told not to worry but I’m in PANIC MODE. 🫨 <br/><br/>Fuck. I had a 95% going into that exam and worked my ass off studying for it. What the heck. What do I do? Help. 😭 2025-06-27T19:25:33Z