Brian Collins
@brollins93.bsky.social
🚹 Pronouns: He/Him
👨🏫 Higher Ed. Student Affairs Practitioner
🎵 Musician & Music Educator
🎓 EMU & CMU Alumnus
🎖️ Brother of ΚΚΨ, ΔΟ, & ΦΣΠ
🎮 Gaymer
🏳️🌈 Partnered to @stravinskow.bsky.social
Don’t mind me, I’m just jotting down whatever is on my mind.
👨🏫 Higher Ed. Student Affairs Practitioner
🎵 Musician & Music Educator
🎓 EMU & CMU Alumnus
🎖️ Brother of ΚΚΨ, ΔΟ, & ΦΣΠ
🎮 Gaymer
🏳️🌈 Partnered to @stravinskow.bsky.social
Don’t mind me, I’m just jotting down whatever is on my mind.
And I was worried the cats wouldn’t use either the bed on my desk or the new tree. But here they are, Salem and Frisco snoozing away. 🥰
February 8, 2026 at 8:23 PM
And I was worried the cats wouldn’t use either the bed on my desk or the new tree. But here they are, Salem and Frisco snoozing away. 🥰
I had the chance to go see the finished new elementary school in my home district. The students in all three elementary schools are combining to continue their education all in the same updated building across the street from the high school. It’s a little bittersweet to see Bean Elementary go.
February 3, 2026 at 4:12 AM
I had the chance to go see the finished new elementary school in my home district. The students in all three elementary schools are combining to continue their education all in the same updated building across the street from the high school. It’s a little bittersweet to see Bean Elementary go.
I can’t be the only one who jams out to trombone ensemble music while working out. . . Right? 🎶 💪🦵
January 30, 2026 at 10:36 PM
I can’t be the only one who jams out to trombone ensemble music while working out. . . Right? 🎶 💪🦵
It feels like I just wasted months of my time being strung along for an opportunity that was never going to be mine from the start. Not only does it shake my faith in that opportunity, but it’s also one hell of a motivation killer and makes it much harder than it needs to be to recover.
January 27, 2026 at 3:55 PM
It feels like I just wasted months of my time being strung along for an opportunity that was never going to be mine from the start. Not only does it shake my faith in that opportunity, but it’s also one hell of a motivation killer and makes it much harder than it needs to be to recover.
It went so well. I thought I was such a great fit. I put so much energy and effort into the process. I felt like I had the skills, both musically and professionally, that were necessary and valued. This was the most confident I’ve ever felt. After months, I’m left with no progress. I’m exhausted.
January 21, 2026 at 9:23 PM
It went so well. I thought I was such a great fit. I put so much energy and effort into the process. I felt like I had the skills, both musically and professionally, that were necessary and valued. This was the most confident I’ve ever felt. After months, I’m left with no progress. I’m exhausted.
Despite my calm exterior, I have plenty of reasons to be anxious. And trust me, between waiting for news and reading about teachers having to defend their jobs against bigotry, I’m definitely feeling it.
January 9, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Despite my calm exterior, I have plenty of reasons to be anxious. And trust me, between waiting for news and reading about teachers having to defend their jobs against bigotry, I’m definitely feeling it.
I’m very excited that @stravinskow.bsky.social’s Christmas present finally arrived a couple days ago! I liked it so much I even got one for myself. 🥰
January 9, 2026 at 12:15 AM
I’m very excited that @stravinskow.bsky.social’s Christmas present finally arrived a couple days ago! I liked it so much I even got one for myself. 🥰
Update on the medication issue for those of you following along at home. 😂
January 5, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Update on the medication issue for those of you following along at home. 😂
I love getting conflicting information about my medication that forces me to make at least one unnecessary phone call to figure out what is actually happening. 🙃 Is it actually that big of a deal? No, probably not. Am I still a little frustrated and feel like complaining about it anyway? Yup. 😇
January 5, 2026 at 11:23 PM
I love getting conflicting information about my medication that forces me to make at least one unnecessary phone call to figure out what is actually happening. 🙃 Is it actually that big of a deal? No, probably not. Am I still a little frustrated and feel like complaining about it anyway? Yup. 😇
I’m not going to think about it too much and just move on. I feel like I deserve at least that much. Goodbye 2025. Hello 2026. Let’s get it right this time, shall we?
January 1, 2026 at 3:44 PM
I’m not going to think about it too much and just move on. I feel like I deserve at least that much. Goodbye 2025. Hello 2026. Let’s get it right this time, shall we?
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 💚♥️
December 26, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 💚♥️
Salem is back home safe and sound (and still just a little bit out of it) after getting neutered and getting a rabies shot this morning. I’m a very happy cat dad to have my precious boy back home. 😭😭😭🖤 Thanks to @stravinskow.bsky.social for dealing with me while I was an anxious mess. 💙
December 19, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Salem is back home safe and sound (and still just a little bit out of it) after getting neutered and getting a rabies shot this morning. I’m a very happy cat dad to have my precious boy back home. 😭😭😭🖤 Thanks to @stravinskow.bsky.social for dealing with me while I was an anxious mess. 💙
We had to drop off this goofball to get neutered and a rabies shot this morning and I’m a mess. He just sounded so scared when we were dropping him off and it made me so upset, but I know this is to put his health in the best position possible. But when you have anxiety & surgery is your #1 fear… 🥺😭
December 19, 2025 at 1:45 PM
We had to drop off this goofball to get neutered and a rabies shot this morning and I’m a mess. He just sounded so scared when we were dropping him off and it made me so upset, but I know this is to put his health in the best position possible. But when you have anxiety & surgery is your #1 fear… 🥺😭
Turns out I don’t have to work this week, so we decided to go on an adventure and ended up here. @stravinskow.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Turns out I don’t have to work this week, so we decided to go on an adventure and ended up here. @stravinskow.bsky.social
It’s always good to get the crew together to celebrate a birthday. Happy Birthday, Tim!
December 7, 2025 at 1:51 AM
It’s always good to get the crew together to celebrate a birthday. Happy Birthday, Tim!
Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Founders’ Day to my fellow brothers of ΚΚΨ!! 💙🤍 - ft. @stravinskow.bsky.social being cute
November 28, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Founders’ Day to my fellow brothers of ΚΚΨ!! 💙🤍 - ft. @stravinskow.bsky.social being cute
Lately I’ve been listening to trombone ensemble music while I review applications and it really has me missing playing. Once I get this last deep cleaning for my teeth done I’m going to see if I need to do anything else to try to help fix my embouchure problem and try to play more often.
November 24, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Lately I’ve been listening to trombone ensemble music while I review applications and it really has me missing playing. Once I get this last deep cleaning for my teeth done I’m going to see if I need to do anything else to try to help fix my embouchure problem and try to play more often.
It’s been just over 11 months since I graduated from grad school and almost a full year since I served full time with AmeriCorps. I just received another email declining to hire me. “Be resilient. Persevere. Have some grit.” Yeah, tell that to my student loan servicer and my landlord. . . I’m tired.
November 20, 2025 at 7:42 PM
It’s been just over 11 months since I graduated from grad school and almost a full year since I served full time with AmeriCorps. I just received another email declining to hire me. “Be resilient. Persevere. Have some grit.” Yeah, tell that to my student loan servicer and my landlord. . . I’m tired.
It just felt like an Applebee’s night, I guess.
November 18, 2025 at 11:36 PM
It just felt like an Applebee’s night, I guess.
I usually enjoy the first snowfall of the season, but I wanted to enjoy a bit more of Autumn first. I don’t think I’m quite ready yet.
November 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I usually enjoy the first snowfall of the season, but I wanted to enjoy a bit more of Autumn first. I don’t think I’m quite ready yet.
I may joke about it from time to time. “Good luck, don’t fall in lol.” But really, I don’t truly believe in luck. To offer someone luck is to say they need an extra little something due to lack of skill or ability. I believe in people, especially my friends, more than that. They don’t need luck.
November 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I may joke about it from time to time. “Good luck, don’t fall in lol.” But really, I don’t truly believe in luck. To offer someone luck is to say they need an extra little something due to lack of skill or ability. I believe in people, especially my friends, more than that. They don’t need luck.
Sometimes it feels like people think I’m a superhero or something when I’m actually barely holding it together.
November 1, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Sometimes it feels like people think I’m a superhero or something when I’m actually barely holding it together.
I zone out often & I think about the choices I’ve made. I feel like I’ve done well for myself, but I also get caught up in thinking about how much more/better I could’ve done had I made different choices. Or what if I didn’t struggle with the anxieties that I do? Oh, the changes I’d likely make. . .
October 20, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I zone out often & I think about the choices I’ve made. I feel like I’ve done well for myself, but I also get caught up in thinking about how much more/better I could’ve done had I made different choices. Or what if I didn’t struggle with the anxieties that I do? Oh, the changes I’d likely make. . .
Just had four wisdom teeth removed. While it was very quick and easy, surgeries are one of my worst fears. That’s why they took all four. No way in hell I’m done this more than once. Hopefully recovery is fast….
October 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Just had four wisdom teeth removed. While it was very quick and easy, surgeries are one of my worst fears. That’s why they took all four. No way in hell I’m done this more than once. Hopefully recovery is fast….
Phone tag is my least favorite game. Just send an email, instant message, text message, etc. I can almost promise that will be quicker and/or more convenient for both of us.
October 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Phone tag is my least favorite game. Just send an email, instant message, text message, etc. I can almost promise that will be quicker and/or more convenient for both of us.