šobservations and humor
- starshipchangeling.net is established as my place on the Internet.
- I want to be changeling. As someone British once said, “Don’t dream it; be it.”
Question: How many woods make a forest?
I have no idea, either!
š I just want to take a minute to say thank to everyone who was supportive during the last few days. Your comments and interactions meant a lot. I’m not always go at expressing how I feel with words, so I make these pictures.
š The sucky part about being a remote worker–you don’t get the day off when the office internet goes out.
š That’s it. No more eating #KFC saucy nuggets with clothes on! #ObservationsAndHumor
Thrust Your Opinion On Me! No really. It's fine.
I’m almost sorry when new tech features come out now. They always seem to promote the new wave of people with a “truly unique” opinion they just have to thrust upon you without geeting your concent to become aware of said opinion. I liked the world better when things like religion, politics and personal choices were matters of the heart and not a branding avenue.
When i start the day only meaning to go to work, pick up my prescriptions and go home and also add in three hours arguing with DHL because they were more focused on their corp policy rather than fixing their mistake and I get to read them the riot act and use my Don’t F with me, Sport! voice on a DHL manager, I know almost anything is possible from today.
Question: Who is gina and how does she organize the chaos? And how did she establish ownership over the chaos once she organized it?
The #Apple health app says there’s been a trend in my activity and workkout time lately. I can neither confirm nor deny this change.
This Book is Cool: Featuring guest Randy Reed
Some of you may remember me talking about being on a webqast called “This Book is Cool.”. I just received the email with the finished product. See my photos page
š There are two things I want by the time summer is over:
Three Things I Thoroughly Enjoy as a Synesthete
I donāt think being a synesthete gets blogged about as often as it should. I personally find my multi sensory experiences actually give me a knack for looking at situations from different angles. It also carries a special relationship with, if not talent for words and music. Iāve three of my favorite experiences here to get the ball rolling, and this may be the first of a series of long and short-form posts that communicate my experiences with Synesthesia. With that, letās get on to the big three, to coin a phrase.
1: Early Morning and Evening swims
Thereās a lot at work here. First, thereās the texture of the water. It feels like liquid circles when I touch it. It feels like the most flexible wrapping material when Iām in it.
Thereās also the combination of aromas. Thereās chlorine, used suntan lotion, meals being cooked in other apartments and laundry soap sometimes. These combine with the texture of the water to help create a relaxing experience.
Finally, thereās music if Iām playing it, the sounds of outside if Iām not. These sounds create their own textures which combine with everything else Iāve just described. I think Iāll save sounds to textures for another post.
2: Climbing into Freshly Laundered Bedsheets
These are already pretty soft. Combine that feel with some fabric softener with the right scent, and this is a quick and easy way for me to relax. It can be further enhanced for me by showering before bedtime. More on certain smells and the textures they cause in future posts.
3: š Laying on Someoneās Chest and Listening to their Heartbeat
Here, the heartbeat creates a nice, warm soft and reliable texture. It makes the person seem substantial to me. It also provides a nice undertone while we watch a movie or something.
The texture of the personās arm enhances this experience. It provides a tangible corollary to the intangible Iāve just described.
Conclusion
I named three experiences I find extremely enjoyable as a person living with synesthesia. I feel thereās enough groundwork here for future posts on this topic and will probably strive to have at least one out per week. Do you also experience synesthesia? What are some of your favorite experiences? See how you can contribute to the conversation below.
š The fact of the matter is I’ve pretty much quit social media. even my beloved mastodon feels overwhelming these days. I do think I’ve truly found my home at micro.blog. I don’t scroll through FB, Instagram or Threads timelines. I just follow the users that interest me from those platforms.
I Just hacked Sighted People!!!
For all my kindred spirits in the blind community, I’ve just figured out how to hack sighted people. Next time they forget to provide an accommodation, try saying, “Thank you for paying me the complement of forgetting I am blind. Nevertheless, i am blind.” then tell them what you need. It wakes them up just enough.
Mature Reflection Concerning Apple's Disrutptive ipad ad
After thinking about it, here’s what I’ve decided about the Apple #iPad ad that stirred the pot:
Aple is known as a disruptor. Because our society approaches certain topics with outright polarization, the only way to continue being a disruptor is to meet society where it is. In other words, the company wanted to wake us up and it worked. We’ll all remember even if we don’t actually watch said ad.
š I’m frustrated with the universe in general; it’s my stasis. Sometimes, I just let loose a big sigh and we all nobody can do anything about it.