Chel
@chehalem.bsky.social
Native American historian and mother. TTRPG enjoyer, occasional editor and art director, frog enthusiast. Header by Jack Kaiser, profile pic by TheropodArt
January 16, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Someone asked what I was reading - it was a collection of folktales from the tribes of the region. They then told me about how they were reading the VP's autobiography. I was amused that we were both reading myths our respective peoples but I didn't tell them that.
#frogposting
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January 15, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Someone asked what I was reading - it was a collection of folktales from the tribes of the region. They then told me about how they were reading the VP's autobiography. I was amused that we were both reading myths our respective peoples but I didn't tell them that.
#frogposting
#frogposting
Not much to say today. I have fewer responsibilities but it feels like less time. Still trying to stop thinking about what's happening at work while I'm not there.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Not much to say today. I have fewer responsibilities but it feels like less time. Still trying to stop thinking about what's happening at work while I'm not there.
#frogposting
#frogposting
Been distracted by other things today and almost forgot to post a frog. Not on my usual system, so I hope this isn't a repeat. Also, the wifi here is so slow, I could probably send data faster with a written letter. #frogposting
art credit @whitaswhit
art credit @whitaswhit
January 13, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Been distracted by other things today and almost forgot to post a frog. Not on my usual system, so I hope this isn't a repeat. Also, the wifi here is so slow, I could probably send data faster with a written letter. #frogposting
art credit @whitaswhit
art credit @whitaswhit
Going on a little trip today.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Going on a little trip today.
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New frog just dropped. Might be a limited edition.
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January 11, 2026 at 5:34 PM
New frog just dropped. Might be a limited edition.
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I feel like I'm forgetting something I need to do today. I am about to head out to a breakfast meeting, but this afternoon I think might actually be free? Weird. I don't remember free time. I guess I'm on vacation now!
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January 10, 2026 at 3:16 PM
I feel like I'm forgetting something I need to do today. I am about to head out to a breakfast meeting, but this afternoon I think might actually be free? Weird. I don't remember free time. I guess I'm on vacation now!
#frogposting
#frogposting
I'm having a hard time keeping focused already. Thinking about meeting some family for dinner tonight, and a meeting on Monday, and an event tomorrow, and everything else. And of course everyone I need to communicate with at work is out today.
So, it's frogs in my brain again.
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So, it's frogs in my brain again.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:47 PM
I'm having a hard time keeping focused already. Thinking about meeting some family for dinner tonight, and a meeting on Monday, and an event tomorrow, and everything else. And of course everyone I need to communicate with at work is out today.
So, it's frogs in my brain again.
#frogposting
So, it's frogs in my brain again.
#frogposting
Reposted by Chel
Butters eats a cricket
January 8, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Butters eats a cricket
Okay, what was going to be a good day to make progress on a bunch of projects is turning into a problem because two other people dropped their workload in my lap. It is going to be a day of shenanigans.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Okay, what was going to be a good day to make progress on a bunch of projects is turning into a problem because two other people dropped their workload in my lap. It is going to be a day of shenanigans.
#frogposting
#frogposting
Why people gotta make things hard? Can't you see I'm just a little frog? A little frog who just successfully submitted a departmental budget and rules revision based on changes to federal policy? Being punished for my good job with more work when I just want to have a cookie and nap.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Why people gotta make things hard? Can't you see I'm just a little frog? A little frog who just successfully submitted a departmental budget and rules revision based on changes to federal policy? Being punished for my good job with more work when I just want to have a cookie and nap.
#frogposting
#frogposting
Today is going to be a pretty good day. Today, I am going to be satisfied with imperfection and not beat myself up because I haven't had the time and energy to do more. I've had a rough time recently and I'm still finding my center.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Today is going to be a pretty good day. Today, I am going to be satisfied with imperfection and not beat myself up because I haven't had the time and energy to do more. I've had a rough time recently and I'm still finding my center.
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Holidays are over, and now everyone who took one or two weeks off will be back and in a rush, and trying to make those of us that stuck around be on their catch-up timeline. I just want to do my regular steady pace today, not react to their panic.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Holidays are over, and now everyone who took one or two weeks off will be back and in a rush, and trying to make those of us that stuck around be on their catch-up timeline. I just want to do my regular steady pace today, not react to their panic.
#frogposting
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Now is that weird time when everything is still kind of holiday-ish but not quite. No more anticipation of a day off or another party. Kind of burnt out but still left wanting more. But more what? I don't have a good answer. Not looking forward to work tomorrow.
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January 4, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Now is that weird time when everything is still kind of holiday-ish but not quite. No more anticipation of a day off or another party. Kind of burnt out but still left wanting more. But more what? I don't have a good answer. Not looking forward to work tomorrow.
#frogposting
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I'm not sure what I did to earn this. Ok, we did about four hours of driving yesterday, but I wasn't aching until it woke me up in the wee morning hours. And I was good and went to bed on time. Not fair! It is a heating pad morning.
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January 3, 2026 at 5:27 PM
I'm not sure what I did to earn this. Ok, we did about four hours of driving yesterday, but I wasn't aching until it woke me up in the wee morning hours. And I was good and went to bed on time. Not fair! It is a heating pad morning.
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Making a little pre-trip to the coast today prior to vacation in a couple weeks. Meeting friends for lunch. Should be fun.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Making a little pre-trip to the coast today prior to vacation in a couple weeks. Meeting friends for lunch. Should be fun.
#frogposting
#frogposting
I'm awake. Stayed up late to hear some of the neighbors lighting fireworks and firing their guns, but went to bed shortly after. So far this year I have taken a long, relaxing shower, and I'm now drinking some coffee. Off to a good start. We might drive down into town for Chinese later. #frogposting
January 1, 2026 at 6:39 PM
I'm awake. Stayed up late to hear some of the neighbors lighting fireworks and firing their guns, but went to bed shortly after. So far this year I have taken a long, relaxing shower, and I'm now drinking some coffee. Off to a good start. We might drive down into town for Chinese later. #frogposting
Oh no! I nearly forgot to make the last #frogposting post of the year.
Better late than never.
doing a minimum of work today. Did some shopping bought mostly junk food. I intend to go to bed early. If I'm feeling it, I'll open a bottle of wine I got for Christmas.
Art credit @rainylune.bsky.social
Better late than never.
doing a minimum of work today. Did some shopping bought mostly junk food. I intend to go to bed early. If I'm feeling it, I'll open a bottle of wine I got for Christmas.
Art credit @rainylune.bsky.social
December 31, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Oh no! I nearly forgot to make the last #frogposting post of the year.
Better late than never.
doing a minimum of work today. Did some shopping bought mostly junk food. I intend to go to bed early. If I'm feeling it, I'll open a bottle of wine I got for Christmas.
Art credit @rainylune.bsky.social
Better late than never.
doing a minimum of work today. Did some shopping bought mostly junk food. I intend to go to bed early. If I'm feeling it, I'll open a bottle of wine I got for Christmas.
Art credit @rainylune.bsky.social
Reposted by Chel
December 31, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I woke up extra early and couldn't get back to sleep. So here I am. Trying to figure out how to best use this time since I'll be less productive today because I didn't sleep well.
#frogposting Art Credit @angyfrog.bsky.social
#frogposting Art Credit @angyfrog.bsky.social
December 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I woke up extra early and couldn't get back to sleep. So here I am. Trying to figure out how to best use this time since I'll be less productive today because I didn't sleep well.
#frogposting Art Credit @angyfrog.bsky.social
#frogposting Art Credit @angyfrog.bsky.social
haha. It's Monday again! I'm back to work. I am not sure what I am supposed to be doing since this week is even deader than last week. I'll figure something out.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
haha. It's Monday again! I'm back to work. I am not sure what I am supposed to be doing since this week is even deader than last week. I'll figure something out.
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Time for year-end bookkeeping data entry!
Yeah, buddy! Why did I volunteer to do this? Oh, yeah - I'm the only one in the organization that knows how to do it. Non-profit finance is wild.
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Yeah, buddy! Why did I volunteer to do this? Oh, yeah - I'm the only one in the organization that knows how to do it. Non-profit finance is wild.
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December 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Time for year-end bookkeeping data entry!
Yeah, buddy! Why did I volunteer to do this? Oh, yeah - I'm the only one in the organization that knows how to do it. Non-profit finance is wild.
#frogposting
Yeah, buddy! Why did I volunteer to do this? Oh, yeah - I'm the only one in the organization that knows how to do it. Non-profit finance is wild.
#frogposting
Hmm, what can I get done today? Should I start opening random boxes and sorting the contents? I think that may be the only way to work through this mess I've inherited. I have no idea what half this stuff is.
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December 27, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Hmm, what can I get done today? Should I start opening random boxes and sorting the contents? I think that may be the only way to work through this mess I've inherited. I have no idea what half this stuff is.
#frogposting
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I took today off because I deserve it, and who wants to work just on Friday after having Thursday off? I'm going to do some more sorting of papers and such from my father's stuff, so it'll be productive.
But I won't work too hard.
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But I won't work too hard.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I took today off because I deserve it, and who wants to work just on Friday after having Thursday off? I'm going to do some more sorting of papers and such from my father's stuff, so it'll be productive.
But I won't work too hard.
#frogposting
But I won't work too hard.
#frogposting