Anna Urbanek
@annaurbanek.bsky.social
Writer, graphic designer, witch. I write books on magic and natural sciences. Trying to live slow and sustainably in Tampere, Finland.
50% of the @doubleproficiency.com, 0% generative AI. she/her
50% of the @doubleproficiency.com, 0% generative AI. she/her
Considering switching from Opera to Vivaldi - is there a big gotcha I'm not seeing or is the latter really a non-AI, privacy-focused browser?
Opera used to be fun, but their descent into genAI is disgraceful
Opera used to be fun, but their descent into genAI is disgraceful
December 18, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Considering switching from Opera to Vivaldi - is there a big gotcha I'm not seeing or is the latter really a non-AI, privacy-focused browser?
Opera used to be fun, but their descent into genAI is disgraceful
Opera used to be fun, but their descent into genAI is disgraceful
My GP told me to book a 40 min appointment with him to start my ADHD assessment journey.
After listening to me chatter for 20 minutes, he told me to go talk to a psychiatrist.
Y'all, I think I passed.
After listening to me chatter for 20 minutes, he told me to go talk to a psychiatrist.
Y'all, I think I passed.
December 15, 2025 at 10:26 AM
My GP told me to book a 40 min appointment with him to start my ADHD assessment journey.
After listening to me chatter for 20 minutes, he told me to go talk to a psychiatrist.
Y'all, I think I passed.
After listening to me chatter for 20 minutes, he told me to go talk to a psychiatrist.
Y'all, I think I passed.
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I hate how much I enjoyed this
BIG NERD DESIGN ENERGY 🫦
BIG NERD DESIGN ENERGY 🫦
December 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I hate how much I enjoyed this
BIG NERD DESIGN ENERGY 🫦
BIG NERD DESIGN ENERGY 🫦
Our garden is a theater of war. It started with bullfinches foraging among the raspberries. I put out some seeds and nuts for them. Ten minutes later, a squirrel made a tactical approach to take over the hazelnuts, only to be chased out by a jay, who in turn, got chased off by magpies. 10/10 cinema
December 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Our garden is a theater of war. It started with bullfinches foraging among the raspberries. I put out some seeds and nuts for them. Ten minutes later, a squirrel made a tactical approach to take over the hazelnuts, only to be chased out by a jay, who in turn, got chased off by magpies. 10/10 cinema
We went rock climbing yesterday (indoors, not out on actual rocks), and within the first 20 minutes I managed to sprain by ankle by landing badly on the mattress below.
I'm out of further bouldering for a week or more, but hey - new hobby unlocked! ⭐🧗♀️
I'm out of further bouldering for a week or more, but hey - new hobby unlocked! ⭐🧗♀️
December 13, 2025 at 8:59 AM
We went rock climbing yesterday (indoors, not out on actual rocks), and within the first 20 minutes I managed to sprain by ankle by landing badly on the mattress below.
I'm out of further bouldering for a week or more, but hey - new hobby unlocked! ⭐🧗♀️
I'm out of further bouldering for a week or more, but hey - new hobby unlocked! ⭐🧗♀️
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December 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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<insert seasonal greeting> | Double Proficiency
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December 8, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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On my solo RPG bullshit again like I don't have six projects to finish instead ...
December 8, 2025 at 2:22 AM
On my solo RPG bullshit again like I don't have six projects to finish instead ...
Oh no, it might be that my constant hobby-switching and getting utterly bored with things that used to consume my every conscious second two weeks ago is just undiagnosed adhd.
December 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Oh no, it might be that my constant hobby-switching and getting utterly bored with things that used to consume my every conscious second two weeks ago is just undiagnosed adhd.
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I must thank wikipedia for having this image of a Gloster Fancy canary. It definitely made my morning :).
December 3, 2025 at 9:42 AM
I must thank wikipedia for having this image of a Gloster Fancy canary. It definitely made my morning :).
I'm trying to figure out LinkedIn, and I'm having trouble translating myself into a professional language. I squirm at the lingo.
LinkedIn Anna is an indie game designer and a successful writer. Bluesky Anna spent last three hours frying potato pancakes and listening to podcasts on AuDHD.
LinkedIn Anna is an indie game designer and a successful writer. Bluesky Anna spent last three hours frying potato pancakes and listening to podcasts on AuDHD.
December 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I'm trying to figure out LinkedIn, and I'm having trouble translating myself into a professional language. I squirm at the lingo.
LinkedIn Anna is an indie game designer and a successful writer. Bluesky Anna spent last three hours frying potato pancakes and listening to podcasts on AuDHD.
LinkedIn Anna is an indie game designer and a successful writer. Bluesky Anna spent last three hours frying potato pancakes and listening to podcasts on AuDHD.
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POV you're me, looking in the mirror and telling myself to shave, then demand avoidance kicks in.
December 2, 2025 at 10:31 AM
POV you're me, looking in the mirror and telling myself to shave, then demand avoidance kicks in.
Just had the order delivered from @bymossypine.bsky.social and it includes the loveliest lil' note for the birthday kiddo who absolutely adores all the blanket kitties and floral bunnies.
Thank you so much, she'll be so happy to have a personal message from her favorite artist ✨
Thank you so much, she'll be so happy to have a personal message from her favorite artist ✨
December 2, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Just had the order delivered from @bymossypine.bsky.social and it includes the loveliest lil' note for the birthday kiddo who absolutely adores all the blanket kitties and floral bunnies.
Thank you so much, she'll be so happy to have a personal message from her favorite artist ✨
Thank you so much, she'll be so happy to have a personal message from her favorite artist ✨
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After 10 successful ttrpg crowdfunds, I’m opening up slots for consultancy from January. If you have a project you’re bringing to Kickstarter or BackerKit in 2026, email to arrange a free 15min meeting to discuss your goals and needs.
[email protected]
#Kickstarter #BackerKit #crowdfunding
[email protected]
#Kickstarter #BackerKit #crowdfunding
December 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM
After 10 successful ttrpg crowdfunds, I’m opening up slots for consultancy from January. If you have a project you’re bringing to Kickstarter or BackerKit in 2026, email to arrange a free 15min meeting to discuss your goals and needs.
[email protected]
#Kickstarter #BackerKit #crowdfunding
[email protected]
#Kickstarter #BackerKit #crowdfunding
I went to a webinar on personal branding on LinkedIn in an attempt to professionalize, and I can tell you that I'm now on my way to have ✨magpie vibes✨ on main.
... it feels weird to let people I know irl into my online presence.
... it feels weird to let people I know irl into my online presence.
December 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I went to a webinar on personal branding on LinkedIn in an attempt to professionalize, and I can tell you that I'm now on my way to have ✨magpie vibes✨ on main.
... it feels weird to let people I know irl into my online presence.
... it feels weird to let people I know irl into my online presence.
(This post is not entirely serious, I'm just venting)
I feel like I've been oversold on the promise of autism explaining all my life's struggles. My attention is actually fluctuating widely, I have no life-long special interest, I build routines that should feel perfect, but then /
I feel like I've been oversold on the promise of autism explaining all my life's struggles. My attention is actually fluctuating widely, I have no life-long special interest, I build routines that should feel perfect, but then /
December 1, 2025 at 9:11 AM
(This post is not entirely serious, I'm just venting)
I feel like I've been oversold on the promise of autism explaining all my life's struggles. My attention is actually fluctuating widely, I have no life-long special interest, I build routines that should feel perfect, but then /
I feel like I've been oversold on the promise of autism explaining all my life's struggles. My attention is actually fluctuating widely, I have no life-long special interest, I build routines that should feel perfect, but then /
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The Magus was featured in a popular TikTok, and people have been really supporting the game.
To celebrate this milestone, 100 community copies are now available—no need to email anymore. Get a free copy of the Magus in just a single click.
To celebrate this milestone, 100 community copies are now available—no need to email anymore. Get a free copy of the Magus in just a single click.
December 1, 2025 at 3:21 AM
The Magus was featured in a popular TikTok, and people have been really supporting the game.
To celebrate this milestone, 100 community copies are now available—no need to email anymore. Get a free copy of the Magus in just a single click.
To celebrate this milestone, 100 community copies are now available—no need to email anymore. Get a free copy of the Magus in just a single click.
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I'm at Dragonmeet this weekend! L22. I'm bringing Carved in Stone and that's it, so buckle in for the longest Pictish rambles you've ever heard yet.
November 28, 2025 at 9:05 AM
I'm at Dragonmeet this weekend! L22. I'm bringing Carved in Stone and that's it, so buckle in for the longest Pictish rambles you've ever heard yet.
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I'm now co-ordinating with 20 different AP producers to start an AP collection on the Internet Archive 🤩
Step 1: get the list of contacts ✅
Step 2: get everyone to make accounts at archive.org and send me their handles
Step 3: start building records!
Step 1: get the list of contacts ✅
Step 2: get everyone to make accounts at archive.org and send me their handles
Step 3: start building records!
Internet Archive: Digital Library of Free & Borrowable Texts, Movies, Music & Wayback Machine
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November 26, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I'm now co-ordinating with 20 different AP producers to start an AP collection on the Internet Archive 🤩
Step 1: get the list of contacts ✅
Step 2: get everyone to make accounts at archive.org and send me their handles
Step 3: start building records!
Step 1: get the list of contacts ✅
Step 2: get everyone to make accounts at archive.org and send me their handles
Step 3: start building records!
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I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
The new Deathstalker movie sparks joy.
November 23, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The new Deathstalker movie sparks joy.
Today was a "take your kids to work day." We work from home.
It takes one almost-12yo to realize that most of my "creative workday" is, in fact, paying invoices, talking to accountants, sending/answering emails, writing to-do lists, and fiddling with commas and em-dashes.
She's so bored, y'all.
It takes one almost-12yo to realize that most of my "creative workday" is, in fact, paying invoices, talking to accountants, sending/answering emails, writing to-do lists, and fiddling with commas and em-dashes.
She's so bored, y'all.
November 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Today was a "take your kids to work day." We work from home.
It takes one almost-12yo to realize that most of my "creative workday" is, in fact, paying invoices, talking to accountants, sending/answering emails, writing to-do lists, and fiddling with commas and em-dashes.
She's so bored, y'all.
It takes one almost-12yo to realize that most of my "creative workday" is, in fact, paying invoices, talking to accountants, sending/answering emails, writing to-do lists, and fiddling with commas and em-dashes.
She's so bored, y'all.