Christy
@mizphd.bsky.social
Reader, writer, academic. I love books and pop culture and teaching. Half-formed opinions are my own. I live in a constant state of mortification. She/her
I am ailing (and at work), so I treated myself to cheapass ramen noodled for lunch. I added seaweed for some element of nutrition, and damn, this hot sodium broth slaps when your throat hurts.
December 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I am ailing (and at work), so I treated myself to cheapass ramen noodled for lunch. I added seaweed for some element of nutrition, and damn, this hot sodium broth slaps when your throat hurts.
I have this cardigan in all 4 colors they make (and 2 in black). I’ve worn one every day this week. Feels nice to settle into my professor cardigan era. Bonus: They are not 100% cotton as that is nearly impossible to find, but the ones from last year held up well.
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Longline Open-Front Sweater | Old Navy
Shop Old Navy's Longline Open-Front Sweater: long sleeves, patch pockets, vented sides, #784424
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December 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I have this cardigan in all 4 colors they make (and 2 in black). I’ve worn one every day this week. Feels nice to settle into my professor cardigan era. Bonus: They are not 100% cotton as that is nearly impossible to find, but the ones from last year held up well.
oldnavy.gap.com/browse/produ...
oldnavy.gap.com/browse/produ...
Breaking out the humidifier tonight because my throat is killing me
December 3, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Breaking out the humidifier tonight because my throat is killing me
Here’s another good thing.
December 2, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Here’s another good thing.
This day sucked ass but here are 2 of the good things in it.
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 AM
This day sucked ass but here are 2 of the good things in it.
Then they were like “we saw you grading our papers, and we wanted to tell you to stop!”
My future middle school teachers (senior undergrads) brought me a Diet Coke and a giant bag of caramel m&ms today as a gift for “my hard thanksgiving break.” My mental health status isn’t strong enough for this thoughtfulness.
December 1, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Then they were like “we saw you grading our papers, and we wanted to tell you to stop!”
My future middle school teachers (senior undergrads) brought me a Diet Coke and a giant bag of caramel m&ms today as a gift for “my hard thanksgiving break.” My mental health status isn’t strong enough for this thoughtfulness.
December 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
My future middle school teachers (senior undergrads) brought me a Diet Coke and a giant bag of caramel m&ms today as a gift for “my hard thanksgiving break.” My mental health status isn’t strong enough for this thoughtfulness.
Every quick stop at the grocery store is $45 now. This is unsustainable.
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Every quick stop at the grocery store is $45 now. This is unsustainable.
I have cried more in 2 weeks than I have my entire life, and I am ready to be done, pls.
November 30, 2025 at 5:08 AM
I have cried more in 2 weeks than I have my entire life, and I am ready to be done, pls.
I need to go to bed, but it’s the best time of night in the best season of the year.
November 30, 2025 at 4:49 AM
I need to go to bed, but it’s the best time of night in the best season of the year.
I love my job but I’m dreading going back because everyone is gonna give me doe eyes and ask how I am and I am NOT stable enough for this.
November 30, 2025 at 3:32 AM
I love my job but I’m dreading going back because everyone is gonna give me doe eyes and ask how I am and I am NOT stable enough for this.
(We are not clothes-on-dogs people but she is legitimately cold because skinny old girl so her sport fleece is utilitarian.)
We rearranged the couches for Christmas and made a little corner for the snuggle ball. Beans loves it so much that we’ve dubbed it Pooh’s Corner (her nickname).
November 30, 2025 at 3:23 AM
(We are not clothes-on-dogs people but she is legitimately cold because skinny old girl so her sport fleece is utilitarian.)
We rearranged the couches for Christmas and made a little corner for the snuggle ball. Beans loves it so much that we’ve dubbed it Pooh’s Corner (her nickname).
November 30, 2025 at 3:20 AM
We rearranged the couches for Christmas and made a little corner for the snuggle ball. Beans loves it so much that we’ve dubbed it Pooh’s Corner (her nickname).
No one told me that the weird thing about grief is that you have a million other annoyances that make it feel like things are falling apart.
November 30, 2025 at 3:10 AM
No one told me that the weird thing about grief is that you have a million other annoyances that make it feel like things are falling apart.
I have a checkup in a couple of weeks, and I’m certain my Dr is going to be like “you gained weight.” I’m going to respond with a deadpan “my dad died” and see what happens
November 29, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I have a checkup in a couple of weeks, and I’m certain my Dr is going to be like “you gained weight.” I’m going to respond with a deadpan “my dad died” and see what happens
Why are we playing the less good quarterback?
November 29, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Why are we playing the less good quarterback?
Riling up the dog #dogs #dogsoftiktok #doghumor #dogs #doglover
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November 29, 2025 at 4:39 AM
(It’s a nice shape for a real tree)
The tree needs ornaments (tomorrow) but this is what you get for sad lazy Christmas.
November 29, 2025 at 3:35 AM
(It’s a nice shape for a real tree)
The tree needs ornaments (tomorrow) but this is what you get for sad lazy Christmas.
November 29, 2025 at 3:26 AM
The tree needs ornaments (tomorrow) but this is what you get for sad lazy Christmas.
Anyway I’m calling this lazy sad Christmas but we’re still getting our tree today
November 28, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Anyway I’m calling this lazy sad Christmas but we’re still getting our tree today
I nestled my bit of dad’s remains on what we call the “grandpa shelf” because it has memorabilia from both of our grandpas and great-grandpas. Steve is the first dad to join the shelf (please disregard the dust as that shelf is a bitch to clean. From dust to dust or something, right?)
November 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I nestled my bit of dad’s remains on what we call the “grandpa shelf” because it has memorabilia from both of our grandpas and great-grandpas. Steve is the first dad to join the shelf (please disregard the dust as that shelf is a bitch to clean. From dust to dust or something, right?)
Beatrice the Scottie was robbed! #delayeddogshowskeets
November 27, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Beatrice the Scottie was robbed! #delayeddogshowskeets
Reposted by Christy
A Thanksgiving message via MoMA, artist is Yolanda López
November 27, 2025 at 3:52 PM
A Thanksgiving message via MoMA, artist is Yolanda López
The Broadway performers sing live but no one else is good enough to do so, I guess
November 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The Broadway performers sing live but no one else is good enough to do so, I guess