Dipped out to go feed and visit with a cat and yeah… Stay indoors, Portlanders. 😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️

A fire east of Timberline Lodge is creeping to the west, traveling with the wind. They’ve named it Grasshopper. There’s a strange anxiousness knowing the places I love will never remain as I’ve come to love them. I suppose there’s a lesson about impermanence to ponder on. There is still grief.

Steampunk goggles, or an old diver helmet would also suffice.

DB tricep kickbacks causing a weird new cramp in my traps? Apparently. I did have a pretty stellar back day yesterday. Onward!

Did I just fall in love again? Yes. Moose the Great Dane just GALOOFED right on into my heart 😍🐾

I’m off to check in on a kitty, then to meet with a potential pet-sit client. I just booked another pet-sit in September! Next week, I’m watching my old dog Steinbeck. I may not have space in my life for my own pet, but I am SO thankful to have so many other people’s fur babes to love on!

Journaling today reminded me that I should keep vigilant over how much energy I’m devoting to things I cannot change - wildfires - the rise of AI - national/global politics Keeping tabs on where my attention is devoted is crucial to managing my overall mental health.

no cheating post your lock screen

Jerry (ptown 8/4-9)@coachjerry.dad · 2d ago

no cheating post your lock screen

Good morning from me and my pheromones ✨

An argument being used to sell data centers is labor and jobs. Specifically, construction jobs. Builders want work 100% I get that. They can also build: - housing - transportation infrastructure - heath care facilities - green energy facilities “These data centers bring jobs” is such a fallacy

If you know what this is, we can be friends

Crunchy air is crunchy, and the 70s/Pre-EPA lighting is also happening. AQI: 68 (noticeable smoke, not terrible) We really don’t need every hour to be Golden Hour.

Raw-dogging the store for glue because my glasses frames broke at the gym was a reminder that distance vision is a marvel one should never take for granted.

“Heal enough to listen to music from that time in your life” Aye. Indeed. music.apple.com/us/album/now...

Now That We Found Love (feat. Aaron Hall) by Heavy D & The Boyz on Apple Music

Song · 1991 · Duration 4:18

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Back Day by Janet

The wind is gonna change out there, Portland. Be aware 😶‍🌫️🌫️😶‍🌫️ For me, this means glasses instead of contacts, my inhaler, and an N95 at the ready (will be working outside later today)

So, this happened last night, and like a good weirdo, I’m currently enjoying learning about the cultural and magical significance of a plate breaking. Humans attribute the most amazing things to such mundanity, and I am happy to be among them ☺️

From the archives, five years ago, and today #mcm — This before/after set won’t show you how much growth has happened on the inside, but it’s there, and today, I’m allowing for a bit of pride about it 💪🏼 Onwards, indeed, and may this week bring us all a bit more clarity 🩶🔥

An earlier chat has sparked need for some grace & care for my heart today. There’s still tenderness around my past relationship in there, and when noticed, it has a tendency to be like a mist throughout my day. I’m thankful for the capacity to see, feel, and recognize when I need to slow down.

Next Book

Welp? Today doesn’t feel like a full-battery lift. I have a guess at the factors at play, and will check my own data later, but for now? Imma just follow bodily instincts and move on vibes. ✨🩶

Being able to meet with my clients, virtually or in-person, is always SO GOOD. Fantastic to see you @ingot.bsky.social (even if you made me blush at least a half-dozen times LOL)

Justin (He/Them)@ingot.bsky.social · 3d ago

Meeting with @spark.fit in a few, as it's time to change up the workouts again. They're going great, but having someone in my corner to help me keep it fresh and help me figure out what to do has been invaluable 🥰.

Did I just apply to be a 2027 USFS Fire Lookout in any of the manned towers here in Oregon? Yes. Yes, I did. — I am fully aware that I am most likely the least qualified candidate (based on skills/training), but taking action, even as a long-shot, is still action taken ✨

Ewok-style sideburns are tended to. I think I may need to procure some beard wax

Current self to Former self: THANK YOU 🍓🍓🍓 — A generous dollop of the strawberry preserve I made a few weeks ago is adding the perfect ✨ to my oatmeal today

Last week, in a profound act of generosity, I was offered a place to live that would cut my rent in half. Last night, I mentioned this to my housemate, and spoke gingerly about the offer. He texted me, after our chat, to remind me that my time here is open, without obligation…

It’s been 16 nights away. I’m soooo happy to be back where I belong. 🤍🩵🤎💚

YES.

YES.

Final walks and off to new adventures!