Elliot Mess
@elliotmess.bsky.social
On an adventure, but misplaced my map. Writer, photographer, and lover of the Oxford comma. Lip balm bisexual. ADHD extraordinaire. She/Her.
If I was fantabulously wealthy a koi pond would be one of my indulgences. The fish are so graceful as they dance through the water and even though it’s a mall and there’s noise and crowds all around I can watch the fish and just disappear into a tranquil space.
December 1, 2025 at 1:50 AM
If I was fantabulously wealthy a koi pond would be one of my indulgences. The fish are so graceful as they dance through the water and even though it’s a mall and there’s noise and crowds all around I can watch the fish and just disappear into a tranquil space.
BIG CHALLENGES is my patron saint.
November 30, 2025 at 6:46 AM
BIG CHALLENGES is my patron saint.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
*this study looked at people who had facial paralysis from a cause other than Botox, but explores a similar question
*this study looked at people who had facial paralysis from a cause other than Botox, but explores a similar question
Inability to move one’s face dampens facial expression perception
Humans rely heavily on facial expressions for social communication to convey their thoughts and emotions and to understand them in others. One prominent but controversial view is that humans learn to recognize the significance of facial expressions ...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
November 30, 2025 at 3:50 AM
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
*this study looked at people who had facial paralysis from a cause other than Botox, but explores a similar question
*this study looked at people who had facial paralysis from a cause other than Botox, but explores a similar question
But hey, if we actually looked at the definition of words like “terrorism” and their meanings, we might have to do some inward reflection and ask ourselves some difficult questions about Stephen Miller’s attacks on immigrants and ICE’s current campaign targeting citizens and noncitizens alike.
November 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
But hey, if we actually looked at the definition of words like “terrorism” and their meanings, we might have to do some inward reflection and ask ourselves some difficult questions about Stephen Miller’s attacks on immigrants and ICE’s current campaign targeting citizens and noncitizens alike.
Terrorists use violence and intimidation to advance a social, political, or ideological agenda.
The only “agenda” drug traffickers have is that it’s profitable despite the detriment to the communities where they distribute. Which is like, playing end-stage capitalism’s rulebook.
The only “agenda” drug traffickers have is that it’s profitable despite the detriment to the communities where they distribute. Which is like, playing end-stage capitalism’s rulebook.
November 29, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Terrorists use violence and intimidation to advance a social, political, or ideological agenda.
The only “agenda” drug traffickers have is that it’s profitable despite the detriment to the communities where they distribute. Which is like, playing end-stage capitalism’s rulebook.
The only “agenda” drug traffickers have is that it’s profitable despite the detriment to the communities where they distribute. Which is like, playing end-stage capitalism’s rulebook.
This thread was going to have a point; in some ways my mental health is better than it’s ever been. I’m not depressed, I have meds for my anxiety.
But my soul is weary to its very bones. It’s not just this current administration, but I think that’s what’s making it so I can no longer tread water.
But my soul is weary to its very bones. It’s not just this current administration, but I think that’s what’s making it so I can no longer tread water.
November 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
This thread was going to have a point; in some ways my mental health is better than it’s ever been. I’m not depressed, I have meds for my anxiety.
But my soul is weary to its very bones. It’s not just this current administration, but I think that’s what’s making it so I can no longer tread water.
But my soul is weary to its very bones. It’s not just this current administration, but I think that’s what’s making it so I can no longer tread water.
And we’ve increased our patient volume and it’s like the cracks are beginning to show.
I’m taking a vacation next month. Well, staycation.
It’s a start at least.
I’m taking a vacation next month. Well, staycation.
It’s a start at least.
November 29, 2025 at 8:57 AM
And we’ve increased our patient volume and it’s like the cracks are beginning to show.
I’m taking a vacation next month. Well, staycation.
It’s a start at least.
I’m taking a vacation next month. Well, staycation.
It’s a start at least.
And in the middle of it all I lose my steadfast animal companion of the last 11 years.
I’ve grieved and processed the loss-better than I thought I could have those first few days- but I miss his comfort and love something awful.
I’ve grieved and processed the loss-better than I thought I could have those first few days- but I miss his comfort and love something awful.
November 29, 2025 at 8:52 AM
And in the middle of it all I lose my steadfast animal companion of the last 11 years.
I’ve grieved and processed the loss-better than I thought I could have those first few days- but I miss his comfort and love something awful.
I’ve grieved and processed the loss-better than I thought I could have those first few days- but I miss his comfort and love something awful.
But this year has just been draining on my soul.
My country’s descent into fascism, the loss of federal funding and support for hospitals and healthcare, a possible occupation of actual troops. It’s a long list.
My country’s descent into fascism, the loss of federal funding and support for hospitals and healthcare, a possible occupation of actual troops. It’s a long list.
November 29, 2025 at 8:48 AM
But this year has just been draining on my soul.
My country’s descent into fascism, the loss of federal funding and support for hospitals and healthcare, a possible occupation of actual troops. It’s a long list.
My country’s descent into fascism, the loss of federal funding and support for hospitals and healthcare, a possible occupation of actual troops. It’s a long list.
But it was not a good time to deal with burnout so I postponed it.
I have rescheduled my burnout again and again.
Other people needed my help more.
I have rescheduled my burnout again and again.
Other people needed my help more.
November 29, 2025 at 8:41 AM
But it was not a good time to deal with burnout so I postponed it.
I have rescheduled my burnout again and again.
Other people needed my help more.
I have rescheduled my burnout again and again.
Other people needed my help more.