Ārums / they/them
@amalyn.bsky.social
Queer, non-binary disabled artist. Autistic with narcolepsy. I'm pagan and a nerd. I've been on the net for a long time. I voraciously devour books. 🏳️⚧️🌲🌈
Finally got stuff looked up
Up to $1600 before tax or any labour, if we get painted, and if the fenders also need replacing along with the bumper.
Lowest unpainted would be $747 if we don't need the fenders replaced
(Thinking plastic on fender snapping in cold replacing bumper reinforcement)
Up to $1600 before tax or any labour, if we get painted, and if the fenders also need replacing along with the bumper.
Lowest unpainted would be $747 if we don't need the fenders replaced
(Thinking plastic on fender snapping in cold replacing bumper reinforcement)
CloudFlare and the lava lamp wall for randomization is nifty, but yikes at how much stuff currently is working like cold molasses right now.
I just want to look up what parts might need to be ordered for roommate cronching front bumper (like the heavier plastic that reinforce behind and underneath)
I just want to look up what parts might need to be ordered for roommate cronching front bumper (like the heavier plastic that reinforce behind and underneath)
November 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Finally got stuff looked up
Up to $1600 before tax or any labour, if we get painted, and if the fenders also need replacing along with the bumper.
Lowest unpainted would be $747 if we don't need the fenders replaced
(Thinking plastic on fender snapping in cold replacing bumper reinforcement)
Up to $1600 before tax or any labour, if we get painted, and if the fenders also need replacing along with the bumper.
Lowest unpainted would be $747 if we don't need the fenders replaced
(Thinking plastic on fender snapping in cold replacing bumper reinforcement)
CloudFlare and the lava lamp wall for randomization is nifty, but yikes at how much stuff currently is working like cold molasses right now.
I just want to look up what parts might need to be ordered for roommate cronching front bumper (like the heavier plastic that reinforce behind and underneath)
I just want to look up what parts might need to be ordered for roommate cronching front bumper (like the heavier plastic that reinforce behind and underneath)
November 18, 2025 at 5:35 PM
CloudFlare and the lava lamp wall for randomization is nifty, but yikes at how much stuff currently is working like cold molasses right now.
I just want to look up what parts might need to be ordered for roommate cronching front bumper (like the heavier plastic that reinforce behind and underneath)
I just want to look up what parts might need to be ordered for roommate cronching front bumper (like the heavier plastic that reinforce behind and underneath)
Picked up roommate last night in the damp drizzle from their office, and the campus roadways were moody as heck.
November 14, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Picked up roommate last night in the damp drizzle from their office, and the campus roadways were moody as heck.
Seeing Aurora while driving on four lane highway with big highway lights, seeing with my naked eyes, is not something I've experienced.
Previously, I've had to go out of town, and it's been faint and brief.
My phone is playing potato and wouldn't focus once I was in greenspace behind townhouse 🤦
Previously, I've had to go out of town, and it's been faint and brief.
My phone is playing potato and wouldn't focus once I was in greenspace behind townhouse 🤦
November 12, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Seeing Aurora while driving on four lane highway with big highway lights, seeing with my naked eyes, is not something I've experienced.
Previously, I've had to go out of town, and it's been faint and brief.
My phone is playing potato and wouldn't focus once I was in greenspace behind townhouse 🤦
Previously, I've had to go out of town, and it's been faint and brief.
My phone is playing potato and wouldn't focus once I was in greenspace behind townhouse 🤦
As predicted, sitting at emerg with roommate.
Not being allowed into triage is new and different.
Their speech is confused and incoherent. Good luck to triage 🤦
Not being allowed into triage is new and different.
Their speech is confused and incoherent. Good luck to triage 🤦
November 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
As predicted, sitting at emerg with roommate.
Not being allowed into triage is new and different.
Their speech is confused and incoherent. Good luck to triage 🤦
Not being allowed into triage is new and different.
Their speech is confused and incoherent. Good luck to triage 🤦
Visual calm pause for anyone who needs it. I recorded this Sunday evening, we had no snow earlier.
The accumulation was entirely from some point after 15:00 and 19:30 when I went outside to check the cold frame and shot this.
The accumulation was entirely from some point after 15:00 and 19:30 when I went outside to check the cold frame and shot this.
November 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Visual calm pause for anyone who needs it. I recorded this Sunday evening, we had no snow earlier.
The accumulation was entirely from some point after 15:00 and 19:30 when I went outside to check the cold frame and shot this.
The accumulation was entirely from some point after 15:00 and 19:30 when I went outside to check the cold frame and shot this.
Water fetched. Got there just before door got locked.
The water main break is in our parking bay, comedy of errors.
Got upstairs and flushed toilet, roommate insists they can just take bus to dr appointment while I am overheated, out of breath.
Nope. They will just ignore dr instructions again.
The water main break is in our parking bay, comedy of errors.
Got upstairs and flushed toilet, roommate insists they can just take bus to dr appointment while I am overheated, out of breath.
Nope. They will just ignore dr instructions again.
November 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Water fetched. Got there just before door got locked.
The water main break is in our parking bay, comedy of errors.
Got upstairs and flushed toilet, roommate insists they can just take bus to dr appointment while I am overheated, out of breath.
Nope. They will just ignore dr instructions again.
The water main break is in our parking bay, comedy of errors.
Got upstairs and flushed toilet, roommate insists they can just take bus to dr appointment while I am overheated, out of breath.
Nope. They will just ignore dr instructions again.
Roommate cronched front end of car, again, on the curb last night.
They were wearing their chunky heel new boots, that I had told them were not good for driving in, and were exhausted from a-fib.
They didn't tell me until right before I was to join west coast Heathen study group for first time
They were wearing their chunky heel new boots, that I had told them were not good for driving in, and were exhausted from a-fib.
They didn't tell me until right before I was to join west coast Heathen study group for first time
November 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Roommate cronched front end of car, again, on the curb last night.
They were wearing their chunky heel new boots, that I had told them were not good for driving in, and were exhausted from a-fib.
They didn't tell me until right before I was to join west coast Heathen study group for first time
They were wearing their chunky heel new boots, that I had told them were not good for driving in, and were exhausted from a-fib.
They didn't tell me until right before I was to join west coast Heathen study group for first time
Got vaccinated against influenza.
Gave partner spreadsheet I've been slowly building of med costs, as a treat
They set up sheet to calculate and I've been paying about $140/month for supplements, only one of which wasn't recommendation from dr
Plus the dietary supplements I don't have costs for
Gave partner spreadsheet I've been slowly building of med costs, as a treat
They set up sheet to calculate and I've been paying about $140/month for supplements, only one of which wasn't recommendation from dr
Plus the dietary supplements I don't have costs for
November 7, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Got vaccinated against influenza.
Gave partner spreadsheet I've been slowly building of med costs, as a treat
They set up sheet to calculate and I've been paying about $140/month for supplements, only one of which wasn't recommendation from dr
Plus the dietary supplements I don't have costs for
Gave partner spreadsheet I've been slowly building of med costs, as a treat
They set up sheet to calculate and I've been paying about $140/month for supplements, only one of which wasn't recommendation from dr
Plus the dietary supplements I don't have costs for
Roommate yesterday, 10 minutes before therapy inquires if I've been vaccinated yet.
I tell them busy, available after 15:30
They don't reply to my other messages, show up after 9pm
"Oh I didn't think it was priority for you, as you hadn't done it yet"
I haven't had access to car for 2 weeks.
I tell them busy, available after 15:30
They don't reply to my other messages, show up after 9pm
"Oh I didn't think it was priority for you, as you hadn't done it yet"
I haven't had access to car for 2 weeks.
November 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Roommate yesterday, 10 minutes before therapy inquires if I've been vaccinated yet.
I tell them busy, available after 15:30
They don't reply to my other messages, show up after 9pm
"Oh I didn't think it was priority for you, as you hadn't done it yet"
I haven't had access to car for 2 weeks.
I tell them busy, available after 15:30
They don't reply to my other messages, show up after 9pm
"Oh I didn't think it was priority for you, as you hadn't done it yet"
I haven't had access to car for 2 weeks.
Cats and dogs hating vacuum cleaners? Me & leaf blowers.
That's free garden insulation and beneficial insect habitat being stripped away.
I'm less fight-y this year about it, out of exhaustion, and powdery mildew showing up this year on maple suckers.
Grabbed over ear hearing protection, calmer
That's free garden insulation and beneficial insect habitat being stripped away.
I'm less fight-y this year about it, out of exhaustion, and powdery mildew showing up this year on maple suckers.
Grabbed over ear hearing protection, calmer
Abruptly awake, heard what I thought was a vibrator turned itself on and gotten into a weird pattern mode.
No, it was leaf blowers in distance 🤦
And they're running riding lawn mowers over non-existent grass growth.
Left ear is cranky or I'd put earplugs in.
No, it was leaf blowers in distance 🤦
And they're running riding lawn mowers over non-existent grass growth.
Left ear is cranky or I'd put earplugs in.
November 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Cats and dogs hating vacuum cleaners? Me & leaf blowers.
That's free garden insulation and beneficial insect habitat being stripped away.
I'm less fight-y this year about it, out of exhaustion, and powdery mildew showing up this year on maple suckers.
Grabbed over ear hearing protection, calmer
That's free garden insulation and beneficial insect habitat being stripped away.
I'm less fight-y this year about it, out of exhaustion, and powdery mildew showing up this year on maple suckers.
Grabbed over ear hearing protection, calmer
Abruptly awake, heard what I thought was a vibrator turned itself on and gotten into a weird pattern mode.
No, it was leaf blowers in distance 🤦
And they're running riding lawn mowers over non-existent grass growth.
Left ear is cranky or I'd put earplugs in.
No, it was leaf blowers in distance 🤦
And they're running riding lawn mowers over non-existent grass growth.
Left ear is cranky or I'd put earplugs in.
November 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Abruptly awake, heard what I thought was a vibrator turned itself on and gotten into a weird pattern mode.
No, it was leaf blowers in distance 🤦
And they're running riding lawn mowers over non-existent grass growth.
Left ear is cranky or I'd put earplugs in.
No, it was leaf blowers in distance 🤦
And they're running riding lawn mowers over non-existent grass growth.
Left ear is cranky or I'd put earplugs in.
Third sled of clay hauled across greenspace to the dirt and plant dump.
Part of me knows I should pause, go shower, do injection.
But probability of me putting clothes back on to dig more today is low if I pause longer than 15 minutes
And it's going to rain and be gross chilly again soon
Part of me knows I should pause, go shower, do injection.
But probability of me putting clothes back on to dig more today is low if I pause longer than 15 minutes
And it's going to rain and be gross chilly again soon
November 4, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Third sled of clay hauled across greenspace to the dirt and plant dump.
Part of me knows I should pause, go shower, do injection.
But probability of me putting clothes back on to dig more today is low if I pause longer than 15 minutes
And it's going to rain and be gross chilly again soon
Part of me knows I should pause, go shower, do injection.
But probability of me putting clothes back on to dig more today is low if I pause longer than 15 minutes
And it's going to rain and be gross chilly again soon
Got myself out into sunshine.
Was going to dig up some of the wormwood to start a hole for the second elderberry, but remembered the wormwood is only thing that has thrived- that corner gets dried out in heat from large maple tree.
Stripped the leaves and seed heads, stems ready for retting.
Was going to dig up some of the wormwood to start a hole for the second elderberry, but remembered the wormwood is only thing that has thrived- that corner gets dried out in heat from large maple tree.
Stripped the leaves and seed heads, stems ready for retting.
November 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Got myself out into sunshine.
Was going to dig up some of the wormwood to start a hole for the second elderberry, but remembered the wormwood is only thing that has thrived- that corner gets dried out in heat from large maple tree.
Stripped the leaves and seed heads, stems ready for retting.
Was going to dig up some of the wormwood to start a hole for the second elderberry, but remembered the wormwood is only thing that has thrived- that corner gets dried out in heat from large maple tree.
Stripped the leaves and seed heads, stems ready for retting.
Stressed / depressed, realized I don't have it in me to give out treats in the rain.
Part of me is "but seeing excitement and costumes"
The rest of me "roommate didn't acquire treats, and it's too damp to spin"
(Sitting outside lessens nervous system stress of unpredictable interval for me)
Part of me is "but seeing excitement and costumes"
The rest of me "roommate didn't acquire treats, and it's too damp to spin"
(Sitting outside lessens nervous system stress of unpredictable interval for me)
This is the most un-Halloween feeling I’ve had in years. Just not feeling it at all this year.
October 31, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Stressed / depressed, realized I don't have it in me to give out treats in the rain.
Part of me is "but seeing excitement and costumes"
The rest of me "roommate didn't acquire treats, and it's too damp to spin"
(Sitting outside lessens nervous system stress of unpredictable interval for me)
Part of me is "but seeing excitement and costumes"
The rest of me "roommate didn't acquire treats, and it's too damp to spin"
(Sitting outside lessens nervous system stress of unpredictable interval for me)
Came outside to make myself absorb some sunshine.
Started digging bigger hole for elderberry.
Had to take break.
Decided to prune some maple powdery mildew on leaves.
Realized one of the grafts attempted in spring succeeded!
(Probably need to try to untie twine so that it doesn't impede later)
Started digging bigger hole for elderberry.
Had to take break.
Decided to prune some maple powdery mildew on leaves.
Realized one of the grafts attempted in spring succeeded!
(Probably need to try to untie twine so that it doesn't impede later)
October 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Came outside to make myself absorb some sunshine.
Started digging bigger hole for elderberry.
Had to take break.
Decided to prune some maple powdery mildew on leaves.
Realized one of the grafts attempted in spring succeeded!
(Probably need to try to untie twine so that it doesn't impede later)
Started digging bigger hole for elderberry.
Had to take break.
Decided to prune some maple powdery mildew on leaves.
Realized one of the grafts attempted in spring succeeded!
(Probably need to try to untie twine so that it doesn't impede later)
Seasonal affective disorder depression has hit sooner than expected this year.
It took Friday through Monday to get bedding changed to spare set. Got it washed yesterday and put away today.
Going to go make myself sit outside in sunshine for a bit, it's cooler after unseasonable warmth last while
It took Friday through Monday to get bedding changed to spare set. Got it washed yesterday and put away today.
Going to go make myself sit outside in sunshine for a bit, it's cooler after unseasonable warmth last while
October 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Seasonal affective disorder depression has hit sooner than expected this year.
It took Friday through Monday to get bedding changed to spare set. Got it washed yesterday and put away today.
Going to go make myself sit outside in sunshine for a bit, it's cooler after unseasonable warmth last while
It took Friday through Monday to get bedding changed to spare set. Got it washed yesterday and put away today.
Going to go make myself sit outside in sunshine for a bit, it's cooler after unseasonable warmth last while
Post something random, in hopes of a better November. Or to avoid an awful November. Whichever.
October 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Post something random, in hopes of a better November. Or to avoid an awful November. Whichever.
Roommate casually "oh, my heart rate is 150, guess I'll drive myself to hospital to get zapped"
Friends, generally you cannot drive or make legal decisions for 24 hours following cardioversion intervention, as they administer a mild anesthetic.
Friends, generally you cannot drive or make legal decisions for 24 hours following cardioversion intervention, as they administer a mild anesthetic.
October 20, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Roommate casually "oh, my heart rate is 150, guess I'll drive myself to hospital to get zapped"
Friends, generally you cannot drive or make legal decisions for 24 hours following cardioversion intervention, as they administer a mild anesthetic.
Friends, generally you cannot drive or make legal decisions for 24 hours following cardioversion intervention, as they administer a mild anesthetic.
Spent about 25 minutes using spin brush on tub and it's cleaner than it has been in a very long time.
The handle started getting warm, so took a break, took off respirator, realized I used the spray bottle of (not lemon) citrus Lysol that I can't stand the scent of. Hopefully exhaust fan will help
The handle started getting warm, so took a break, took off respirator, realized I used the spray bottle of (not lemon) citrus Lysol that I can't stand the scent of. Hopefully exhaust fan will help
October 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Spent about 25 minutes using spin brush on tub and it's cleaner than it has been in a very long time.
The handle started getting warm, so took a break, took off respirator, realized I used the spray bottle of (not lemon) citrus Lysol that I can't stand the scent of. Hopefully exhaust fan will help
The handle started getting warm, so took a break, took off respirator, realized I used the spray bottle of (not lemon) citrus Lysol that I can't stand the scent of. Hopefully exhaust fan will help
Refreshing flight tracker to see partner's plane
Got them to airport.
Put gas in car (why does price keep shifting by $0.10 from morning to evening?)
Bought myself a spin brush cleaner to try to tackle bathtub, roommate won't scrub, my body hurts.
I don't know when I next get access to the car.
Got them to airport.
Put gas in car (why does price keep shifting by $0.10 from morning to evening?)
Bought myself a spin brush cleaner to try to tackle bathtub, roommate won't scrub, my body hurts.
I don't know when I next get access to the car.
October 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Refreshing flight tracker to see partner's plane
Got them to airport.
Put gas in car (why does price keep shifting by $0.10 from morning to evening?)
Bought myself a spin brush cleaner to try to tackle bathtub, roommate won't scrub, my body hurts.
I don't know when I next get access to the car.
Got them to airport.
Put gas in car (why does price keep shifting by $0.10 from morning to evening?)
Bought myself a spin brush cleaner to try to tackle bathtub, roommate won't scrub, my body hurts.
I don't know when I next get access to the car.
Kraft Mac and Cheese (American) versus Kraft Dinner (Canadian)
Caveat: I didn't have the skim milk called for on the KD box, so made with 2% (which is how I've always had it)
To me the difference in flavor is subtle, whereas partner finds the Canadian version too different
Caveat: I didn't have the skim milk called for on the KD box, so made with 2% (which is how I've always had it)
To me the difference in flavor is subtle, whereas partner finds the Canadian version too different
October 18, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Kraft Mac and Cheese (American) versus Kraft Dinner (Canadian)
Caveat: I didn't have the skim milk called for on the KD box, so made with 2% (which is how I've always had it)
To me the difference in flavor is subtle, whereas partner finds the Canadian version too different
Caveat: I didn't have the skim milk called for on the KD box, so made with 2% (which is how I've always had it)
To me the difference in flavor is subtle, whereas partner finds the Canadian version too different
In twelve hours I have to get partner to the airport.
Watching them pack, wishing they didn't have to fly back.
Hoping they can return here without harassment or detainment from their government in the spring.
Wishing we could just be there daily for one another in person, now, rather than years.
Watching them pack, wishing they didn't have to fly back.
Hoping they can return here without harassment or detainment from their government in the spring.
Wishing we could just be there daily for one another in person, now, rather than years.
October 17, 2025 at 10:52 PM
In twelve hours I have to get partner to the airport.
Watching them pack, wishing they didn't have to fly back.
Hoping they can return here without harassment or detainment from their government in the spring.
Wishing we could just be there daily for one another in person, now, rather than years.
Watching them pack, wishing they didn't have to fly back.
Hoping they can return here without harassment or detainment from their government in the spring.
Wishing we could just be there daily for one another in person, now, rather than years.
53 images, with a cheerful whistle chime each time measurement or image taken. It felt like a lot.
Other hand, technician had a student observing.
Not actively worried yet, referral was to check if gallbladder might be ongoing gastro & similarity to when I had 7lb ovarian cyst 11-14 years ago
Other hand, technician had a student observing.
Not actively worried yet, referral was to check if gallbladder might be ongoing gastro & similarity to when I had 7lb ovarian cyst 11-14 years ago
Getting up for a 07:30 am ultrasound, that I have to be there 20 minutes before that time, and have stopped drinking 1 litre of water an hour beforehand. Do not like.
October 14, 2025 at 12:24 PM
53 images, with a cheerful whistle chime each time measurement or image taken. It felt like a lot.
Other hand, technician had a student observing.
Not actively worried yet, referral was to check if gallbladder might be ongoing gastro & similarity to when I had 7lb ovarian cyst 11-14 years ago
Other hand, technician had a student observing.
Not actively worried yet, referral was to check if gallbladder might be ongoing gastro & similarity to when I had 7lb ovarian cyst 11-14 years ago
Getting up for a 07:30 am ultrasound, that I have to be there 20 minutes before that time, and have stopped drinking 1 litre of water an hour beforehand. Do not like.
October 14, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Getting up for a 07:30 am ultrasound, that I have to be there 20 minutes before that time, and have stopped drinking 1 litre of water an hour beforehand. Do not like.