GM Nostr friends. Happy Saturday, and Valentine's Day. 🥰 Tired here today. Hubby just left to go work at his mom's house for part of the day. I have claimed my spot on the couch, with Lu right next to me. It's going to be a good day.

Also, GM Nostr friends. 🥱☕

Why I'm not afraid of AI taking over: Trying to finish my dad's taxes, but I need his SSA-1099 income form. Haven't received it yet. Tried to sign into the Social Security Admin website, it wanted pics of his license and a selfie (uh...best I can do is a pic of his urn?). Finally gave up and called, and got stuck in a loop with their automated service. Confirmed his info, told it what I wanted, and then it tried to tell me I should just go do it online, it's faster. NO IT IS NOT. At least another two rounds of trying to get somewhere before it finally put me through to an actual human. I explained the situation, she confirmed his info again, and then said she would issue a new copy of the form. Probably a two minute conversation start to finish, whereas I spent at least double that with the friggin' answer bot. Rawr.

I would really love some kind of Bitcoin/Nostr conference event happening in or around the US Midwest this summer. Anyone want to make this happen? (I am NOT a good event planner, but I would love to volunteer and meet folks in person.) Serious FOMO seeing folks attending conferences on the coasts or oversees! 😢

GM Nostr! Talking to Hubby this morning about defending one of my sweetest coworkers, and compared her to our mutual friend Amy who actually set us up (Hubby works with her): Me: Also, anyone gets on the offense against the other (coworker), my hackles go up instantly Me: She is pretty much the sweetest person ever 5m ❤️ Hubby: THOSE ARE THE ONES WE NEED TO PROTECT. WELL DONE, LOVE 5m Me: lol, thanks! Me: I don't think I get bitchy too often, but someone tries something with her, my claws will definitely come out Me: It would be like someone verbally attacking Amy 3m Hubby: THAT WOULD BE AN UNFORTUNATE DAY FOR SOMEONE HERE 3m Me: No kidding Me: And yes, exactly Me: I got money for bail. Me: And I got crazy in my veins!

I'm really tired today. Must be the weather? 🥱☁️

Y'all, I must not be feeling well. I did not want coffee this morning. Correction, I guess: I did not want to make my own coffee this morning. I would've been happy with an iced can of coffee. (I ended up making my own because I'm lazy and too cheap to drive to a shop and wait in line to spend $5.)

GM Nostr friends. So I've been around here for over a year now, and I'm trying to think if I can summarize my general approach to this new world of social media. I think I try to spread a little cheer and gentle encouragement. I have tried to be deliberate about it, because I am generally pretty sarcastic and more unfiltered in my face-to-face interactions. Nostr is the first online space where I've felt a sense of ownership, where instead of being the product, I am part owner. As such, I want to bring a sense of welcome to any who stumble to this corner of the internet, and make people feel seen (read?). Anyway, I dunno. Everybody doing okay today? I did a workout on my stationary bike last night, and now my butt is achy this morning.

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GM Nostr friends. Bit headachy and general achy this morning. Didn't sleep well. I hate nights like that. My weight loss shot has me feeling kind of pukey this morning, to the point that coffee doesn't sound good. 😢 I still need caffeine though, and thankfully had a bottle of kombucha in the fridge. Have a good day, all!

Watching Superb Owl a bit in the background. Really don't care about sports ball whatsoever. No snacks, and I just took my GLP-1 shot this morning, so not feeling hungry at all. Had a couple hardboiled eggs and a protein yogurt just so I wouldn't feel sick tomorrow morning. Rah rah, put the ball in the net or something. Enjoy those of you who live for the football!

GM Nostr friends! Starting off the day with some oatmeal and a cup of coffee. Sometimes the simple things taste the best. Watching our 'other' church online before we head out to our church in about half an hour. I have a sweet pup lying on my lap snoring softly. There's so special about having the love/loyalty of an animal.🥰

GM Nostr friends. It is still technically morning for another half hour! Hubby is off working at his mom's house for a few hours, so I took the opportunity to vacuum, mop, clean the kitchen, and get some loads of laundry done. Just showered and have been enjoying the pleasant ache of muscles used for a while as I scroll and just relax. Happy Saturday!

GM Nostr friends. It's Friday! Just finished listening to @Ungovernable Misfits Freedom Tech Friday live talking about the Apple ecosystem and its pros and cons regarding privacy and security. I've been a (mostly unwilling) iPhone user the last couple years now due to Hubby being heavily embedded in the ecosystem. I have my dad's old Android, so at least I can still dip my toes in to that side of things. Lots of thoughts about both, but I mainly miss my old Android. Applie is *okay*, but I get frustrated with the way some things are set up, and the general lack of customization options available. Anyway, looking forward to a quiet day as I finish off my coffee. Have a good one, all.

Sigh. Just got biopsy results from the little skin bits they shaved off a couple weeks ago. Two (out of four total) need deeper excisions to make sure they get everything. I hate being pale. I just want to sit and soak up the sun, but my skin says, "Not today, not any day." ☀️