Helena Handbasket
@velocitydaemon.bsky.social
Travelling educator and full time feral gremlin. Banner by @isla1.bsky.social.
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I fought colouring my hair for ages and after seeing myself in an official picture looking like I did some hard time, I went straight out and bought some hair dye and took care of the issue.
As much as I hate to admit it, I look much younger and put together than with the greys. So upkeep it is.
As much as I hate to admit it, I look much younger and put together than with the greys. So upkeep it is.
January 5, 2026 at 2:10 AM
I fought colouring my hair for ages and after seeing myself in an official picture looking like I did some hard time, I went straight out and bought some hair dye and took care of the issue.
As much as I hate to admit it, I look much younger and put together than with the greys. So upkeep it is.
As much as I hate to admit it, I look much younger and put together than with the greys. So upkeep it is.
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I know you probably hear this kind of thing all the time, but I mean it when I say
I wish you were a marsupial.
with a big, comfy pouch.
I wish you were a marsupial.
with a big, comfy pouch.
December 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I know you probably hear this kind of thing all the time, but I mean it when I say
I wish you were a marsupial.
with a big, comfy pouch.
I wish you were a marsupial.
with a big, comfy pouch.
My new year's resolution is to make more art using stickers and washi tape and finish my sketchbook I bought in Uzbekistan.
December 31, 2025 at 3:05 AM
My new year's resolution is to make more art using stickers and washi tape and finish my sketchbook I bought in Uzbekistan.
I also am kind of annoyed that I get shocked over people being selfish pricks. I should be used to it, but it does still take me aback when I come across utter pricks. It's like "Damn, who hurt you?"
December 30, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I also am kind of annoyed that I get shocked over people being selfish pricks. I should be used to it, but it does still take me aback when I come across utter pricks. It's like "Damn, who hurt you?"
My favourite question when I talk about shit I've seen in the past or when they see my tattoos "Do you have a police record?" gotta love that the stereotypes are all over still.
December 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM
My favourite question when I talk about shit I've seen in the past or when they see my tattoos "Do you have a police record?" gotta love that the stereotypes are all over still.
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Researchers discover rare breed of Canadian tuxedo cat #DumbWeek
Researchers discover rare breed of Canadian tuxedo cat
GUELPH, ON – The scientific community celebrated a groundbreaking discovery this week, with researchers uncovering the existence of a Canadian tuxedo cat.
www.thebeaverton.com
December 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Researchers discover rare breed of Canadian tuxedo cat #DumbWeek
Today was one of those days everyone decided to be inappropriate and I let the intrusive thoughts win. I also have to cover the last class of the day and I'm so over it already. Ugh. So sleepy.
December 30, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Today was one of those days everyone decided to be inappropriate and I let the intrusive thoughts win. I also have to cover the last class of the day and I'm so over it already. Ugh. So sleepy.
I hate that I went to bed early yesterday and I ended up waking up super early. So no I'm starting to fade out and need to push back work cause I'm tired and just fading out.
December 29, 2025 at 7:54 AM
I hate that I went to bed early yesterday and I ended up waking up super early. So no I'm starting to fade out and need to push back work cause I'm tired and just fading out.
I was discussing something with my coworker and he said something that was like "Yeah, no buddy." and I said to him "Don't piss in my hand and tell me it's raining." and I have absolutely NO idea where I pulled that one from.
December 29, 2025 at 7:53 AM
I was discussing something with my coworker and he said something that was like "Yeah, no buddy." and I said to him "Don't piss in my hand and tell me it's raining." and I have absolutely NO idea where I pulled that one from.
Bought silly posters to make the place less depressed neutral, but now I have to worry about the AC eventually messing with them. Luckily, I thought ahead and have spares.
December 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Bought silly posters to make the place less depressed neutral, but now I have to worry about the AC eventually messing with them. Luckily, I thought ahead and have spares.
I thought I was fucking up the coffee making process. No. It turns out I accidentally bought the shittiest coffee by mistake and now I understand why it tastes burnt and awful. Thank fuck I actually managed to procure the good shit.
December 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I thought I was fucking up the coffee making process. No. It turns out I accidentally bought the shittiest coffee by mistake and now I understand why it tastes burnt and awful. Thank fuck I actually managed to procure the good shit.
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When did we decide everyone needs to hear our phone conversations?
December 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
When did we decide everyone needs to hear our phone conversations?
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I have in no particular order: Marking, A meeting, and a Christmas Staff dinner that I am kind of regretting agreeing to. It's going to be a long day.
December 23, 2025 at 6:42 AM
I have in no particular order: Marking, A meeting, and a Christmas Staff dinner that I am kind of regretting agreeing to. It's going to be a long day.
What is it with teenage boys and strong cologne? Is it like a rite of passage or what? I'm getting a headache from the strong scent.
And why is it always heavy and sweet scents as well? Damn!
And why is it always heavy and sweet scents as well? Damn!
December 23, 2025 at 6:40 AM
What is it with teenage boys and strong cologne? Is it like a rite of passage or what? I'm getting a headache from the strong scent.
And why is it always heavy and sweet scents as well? Damn!
And why is it always heavy and sweet scents as well? Damn!
It's been a hot minute, so here's the update: I finally made it to my job after a three month delay. (Please get your act together, Apostille office) and have been working for about three weeks and still learning the ropes and the school culture.
It will be another Christmas away. Not hee hee.
It will be another Christmas away. Not hee hee.
December 23, 2025 at 6:39 AM
It's been a hot minute, so here's the update: I finally made it to my job after a three month delay. (Please get your act together, Apostille office) and have been working for about three weeks and still learning the ropes and the school culture.
It will be another Christmas away. Not hee hee.
It will be another Christmas away. Not hee hee.
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my favorite flower is forget-me-nots… so i beaded earrings that remind me of the field of flowers i spent the summer enjoying
November 22, 2025 at 2:05 AM
my favorite flower is forget-me-nots… so i beaded earrings that remind me of the field of flowers i spent the summer enjoying
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The carp motifs on this kimono scattered across the diagonal bands showcase the technical mastery of rinzu weaving, where the damask technique creates subtle textural variations that allow the fish forms to emerge and recede within the fabric's surface. 1940-1960, Japan
November 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The carp motifs on this kimono scattered across the diagonal bands showcase the technical mastery of rinzu weaving, where the damask technique creates subtle textural variations that allow the fish forms to emerge and recede within the fabric's surface. 1940-1960, Japan
Had to stop at all the freaky deaky stations. Nothing says you're in the twilight zone after passing a dude in a white duvet, two cops waiting for another guy in a silver jacket, and opera played in the station
All in all, a normal night.
All in all, a normal night.
November 22, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Had to stop at all the freaky deaky stations. Nothing says you're in the twilight zone after passing a dude in a white duvet, two cops waiting for another guy in a silver jacket, and opera played in the station
All in all, a normal night.
All in all, a normal night.
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A Jizō statue (known as O-Jizō-sama or Jizō Bosatsu in Japan), a beloved Buddhist bodhisattva. These small, often child-like stone figures are a common sight across Japan, found along roadsides, in temples, and particularly in cemeteries and gardens like the one pictured at Enkō-ji Temple in Kyoto.
November 21, 2025 at 3:52 PM
A Jizō statue (known as O-Jizō-sama or Jizō Bosatsu in Japan), a beloved Buddhist bodhisattva. These small, often child-like stone figures are a common sight across Japan, found along roadsides, in temples, and particularly in cemeteries and gardens like the one pictured at Enkō-ji Temple in Kyoto.
Last few steps completed. Just waiting to see when the call up time is.
November 22, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Last few steps completed. Just waiting to see when the call up time is.
I went to Calgary for hopefully the last time. I explored Dragon Mall and had a great time again.
I need to do more in Calgary at some point than just run errands.
I need to do more in Calgary at some point than just run errands.
November 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I went to Calgary for hopefully the last time. I explored Dragon Mall and had a great time again.
I need to do more in Calgary at some point than just run errands.
I need to do more in Calgary at some point than just run errands.
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"Lake Matsubara in the Morning" by Hasui Kawase, 1941, Japan
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
"Lake Matsubara in the Morning" by Hasui Kawase, 1941, Japan
Heading down to Calgary now. Will it be a day trip or an overnight? We will see.
November 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Heading down to Calgary now. Will it be a day trip or an overnight? We will see.
I'm watching Jojo's Bizarre Adventures in the dub and I am honestly dying at how funny it is. Even more so than I was expecting, to be honest. Stardust Crusaders is the weirdest road trip show ever.
November 5, 2025 at 9:59 AM
I'm watching Jojo's Bizarre Adventures in the dub and I am honestly dying at how funny it is. Even more so than I was expecting, to be honest. Stardust Crusaders is the weirdest road trip show ever.