I was reading an article which discusses the difference(s) between Blue Sky and Nostr. And it seems the main difference is moderation. Blue Sky has moderation, and Nostr doesn’t believe in having any moderators. This doesn’t seem like such a big deal to me… because doesn’t this mean individuals can just use the ‘mute/block, mute convo’ options whenever they feel the need to? #asknostr #introductions

part 2 I think I have a tendency that when I feel something that doesn’t feel too bad, to wait and see if the body can heal from it on its own. Like with the ophthalmic migraines, and with the little bump under the left eyelid. I had a whole narrative / rationale for each of these things. Narrative 1: The ophthalmic migraines are related to being in a toxic work culture during a stressful time, and maybe the fluorescent lights in the room I worked in plus increased screen time led to it … and it just stuck even after I’m not working at that job anymore. Narrative 2: As for the intermittent irritation in the left corner of my left eye, one time, I peeled back my eyelid and actually saw a tiny bump there. So even though recently, I looked for that bump and didn’t see it there anymore, I was like, well what else could it be? Maybe the bump shifted inward. So, what I need to remember is that - yes even though there are many things doctors cannot do, there are also a whole range of milder things that doctors have specific tools and treatments for, which can actually fix / resolve things. Like, finding out that the left lens prescription is too high, and seeing the cause of irritation under the eyelid and removing the “debris”. So, if you feel something, even if small, make an appt with an appropriate doctor to check it out. In that spirit, I will be also making an appointment to check out my left ear, and to get a dental cleaning. And … overcome the fear/anxiety associated with potentially discovering more serious health problems. *sigh* #eyehealth #vision

the March cover page is about the main experience of March. Going to the eye doctor for the first time since April 2019 (before COVID happened). So it’s been … almost 6 years 😖 The two visits solved two major issues. I feel like quality of life has been majorly improved. The eye doctor found out that my left lens was overpowered by 2 “steps”. This was important because my main worry were ophthalmic migraines I’d get once a month, coinciding with my period. It would usually start with an “aura” in the right eye, followed by a migraine on the left side. Then a full day of feeling fatigued and a ‘migraine residue’ feeling. He said the over-powered left lens could be contributing because then there’s an imbalance? So first I got a basic free pair with the correct prescription (golden frames) which was covered by my health insurance. Then I got some $20 frames from Zenni.com and found a place that could make transition lenses for a lower price (clear purple frames). Transition lenses are amazing. I highly recommend them to anyone over sunglasses. They don’t change the colors much, just adds a slightly cooler hue over everything, while keeping things very even. It also really helps with a sensitivity to light/dark contrasts that is new for me. The 2nd visit was related to a small irritating bump I was feeling under my left eyelid. I was convinced it was a tiny bump that was growing on the inner eyelid, except it wasn’t. Turns out it was “debris”, and he just removed it. And now my left eye feels comfortable all the time. So these two experiences have taught me something about myself (re: my attitudes towards going to see doctors). But this post is too long and I need a break so, that’ll be part two. #eyehealth #vision

something i’ve been wanting to look up … is decentralized social media only possible due to blockchain technology? Is this why it hasn’t started earlier? Putting this as a note like tying a string on the finger. 😐 #asknostr

Would really like to finish some of these works-in-progress… but … it doesn’t seem to be happening. Perplexity (AI) recommends setting achievable goals, and to do it for yourself. It’s not like I’m trying to “make a living” with art, or even trying to sell anything. It’s a hobby that has two parts to it. 1) a way to express myself and communicate something, and 2) something that I like to do and even therapeutic sometimes. #artstr #art #watercolor #coloredpencils #thoughts

Fyi: not a big deal, but my ‘notifications’ section has been weird for a few days … not showing all the notifications, or showing the recent ones … then later when I check they’re not there 😲 #asknostr #damus #introductions

I really hope this is done now. Switched from the Alby wallet to coinos … it does seem to be easier … wow what a wallet setup journey. First, I asked chat GPT what wallets to use with Nostr. The ones it suggested (ex: Wallet of Satoshi) did not work either due to region (USA, NY), or phone (iOS), or was not actually compatible with Nostr (Speed, Strike, Muun). So then I got the bright idea to see what Nostr recommends, which is how I wound up with Alby. But that one needs Alby Hub, and the free “diy” version apparently requires setting up a node. So, finally - Coinos. This felt like I was at work. 🤷🏻‍♀️ #introductions #damus #freedomtech #plebchain