Catfish [she/her]

I live on a commune as a farmer.

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Cake day: June 3rd, 2023

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  • I will go first! I just started learning Esperanto today while Toki Pona has basically taken the backseat for me. I was inspired to pick up Esperanto after learning about the socialist and internationalist history of the language, and also about the Pasporta Servo service where Esperantists around the world invite you to stay at their home to speak Esperanto and see the place they live! So far I am finding the Esperanto language to be a little silly while also having a place for some truly epic and beautiful music and poetry! My favorite phrase is “mi fartas bone” because it sounds like a frenchman saying fart ass boner, forgive me for having the humor of a child!







  • Just steal them from Hobby Lobby. They don’t have anti-theft towers or LP.

    Edit: also if you want a nice back patch but the band you like doesn’t make them you can buy a T-shirt, cut the graphic, sew it on, and go over it with clear nail polish or something similar and voila. Or you could staple it on if your hand starts to hurt from hand sewing a whole back patch on, not recommended but it’s what I ended up doing when I was a punk kid.

    Edit edit: You can also fill in empty space with safety pins, they look edgy but they also serve a practical purpose if any of your patches (or someone else’s) start to come off.







  • I have a hand-me-down from a friend, it’s pretty nice but I hardly ever use it in handheld mode which is where it really shines. I use it docked with a kbm+monitor setup. I am using a 4k monitor that I found for free in a Walmart, but I don’t know if it was the optimal choice. The Steam Deck was really only ever intended to play games at 720p or 1080p so I ended up lowering my resolution a pretty large amount just to maintain 30fps in more modern games.

    I like it overall though. It runs everything I need to run at a fine enough level and using it has taught me a lot about Linux, it’s a very fun computer. I don’t know if I would pay for it personally because I’m broke as fuck but I appreciate owning it.




  • Here’s my advice for you as someone that’s worked in a few factories and a warehouse: Get insoles for your shoes if you can, they’ll help a lot. Prioritize protein dense foods, maybe take a shake to work. I basically abused acetaminophen when I was working my 12hr shifts, try not to poison yourself with painkillers. Some factories or warehouses have massage chairs in the break/lunch rooms, if your’s does remember to use it! A little less ethical depending on how your factory handles breaks but try to take a little extra time than you’re allowed if you can. In the same vein, if you have time to clean you have time to lean! Take every chance you can to rest.

    You said you’re in storage and I don’t know what that means specifically but in any case, optimize your movements, especially if you’re palletizing or something. Do not twist your body left or right to lift, remember to use your legs to lift, and keep objects in your power zone! The core of factory and warehouse work is about optimizing your movements to minimize pain and last longer.

    Oh also if you can sneak earbuds into work and you’re able to do your work safely with them, use music or podcasts to power through the shift. My best shifts were when I was able to sneak my wireless earbuds onto the factory floor. If that’s not possible for you I’d recommend getting some nice reusable earplugs. They should be more comfortable and more effective than whatever your work is giving you, if they are anyways. Save your hearing!

    And one more thing, remember to be careful outside of work too. Something as small as an RSI in your wrist can be enough to not make it through a shift, jeopardizing your job. That’s all the advice I have, stay strong comrade.