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Ryan @geekryan.bsky.social · 28d

"Charlie Kirk Says Gun Deaths ‘Unfortunately’ Worth it to Keep 2nd Amendment"

Charlie Kirk says gun deaths "unfortunately" worth it to ...

The conservative founder of Turning Point USA made the comments following a mass shooting in Nashville last week that resulted in six deaths.

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Ryan @geekryan.bsky.social · Sep 4

I'm a little spoiled on the two endings, but not on any specific details. I did the Songbird ending first, and it felt right but still tragic. I have an idea of where the Reed ending goes, but not how it gets there. Excited to explore it.

Ryan @geekryan.bsky.social · Sep 4

I did the Songbird ending first, because I just felt like I couldn't do otherwise. Seemed like the only choice for Streetkid V. Felt right, but bittersweet. Tragic.

Currently doing a corpo run through the other ending. Only version of V that it makes sense to me to go that route.

Ryan @geekryan.bsky.social · Sep 4

The Phantom Liberty DLC for Cyberpunk 2077 is without a doubt some of the best content in the game. Finished one ending already and I'm working on the other now. My heart breaks for Songbird.

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Ryan @geekryan.bsky.social · Sep 3

Thanks to a glitch, I've enjoyed free Amazon Prime shipping for over 15 years. The feature that allowed the glitch to exist is being discontinued, so I'll be losing free shipping. Oh well. I feel really good knowing I cost Amazon even just a few thousand dollars worth of lost revenue, honestly.

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Ryan @geekryan.bsky.social · Aug 18

Sunday was rest & recovery, which meant hermiting at home away from other people, playing Cyberpunk 2077, working toward the Phantom Liberty DLC. Fun, but not quite as fun as some of the rest of the weekend. Much, much more peaceful though.

Ryan @geekryan.bsky.social · Aug 18

Saturday night I attended a wonderfully decadent pool party at a friend's house. At the end of the night though I got stuck in an extremely unproductive conversation with a friend, due to strong feelings on the subject on both sides, but I think we worked things out before going our separate ways.

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Ryan @geekryan.bsky.social · Aug 18

Thankfully I got a second wind & managed to make it out to Absentia, a local goth night at @thestarlitebar.bsky.social, and had a fantastic time, despite being stood up by a friend who was supposed to join me. Danced more than I normally do & had some good conversations with friends though.

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Ryan @geekryan.bsky.social · Aug 18

Had a pretty fantastic weekend. For the most part. Went to lunch with a friend on Friday, which ended with them being shitty. They've since apologized, but change is the best apology, so we'll see. After that I had to waste a few hours & way more money than I'd wanted on having some car work done.

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Ryan @geekryan.bsky.social · Jul 28

Really enjoyed both movies. Superman a little more for the aspirational nature of it, but Fantastic Four is the most comic-booky movie I've ever seen & the kid in me who grew up with Marvel comics was hooked from the first couple minutes. They were both bright, colorful, & hopeful. Very refreshing.

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Ryan @geekryan.bsky.social · Jul 28

I wish I were more of a Clark Kent, but without a doubt I'm actually a Reed Richards.

Good with problems, less so with people; being myself hurts people I care about in ways I would never intend; and I wouldn't wish my brain on anyone else ever.

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Ryan @geekryan.bsky.social · Jul 1

"This is [Name's] voicemail. I'm not available... ever. I am either on vacation, or sick, or traveling, or in a meeting. I do not check email or return phone calls. Like the horizon, I am more of a concept than a corporeal being. Despair is your only option."

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Ryan @geekryan.bsky.social · Jul 1

I'm reminded of a comic strip from an awful person who, nevertheless, came up with my favorite voicemail greeting of all time.

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Ryan @geekryan.bsky.social · Jul 1

"Sorry I didn't answer your text. My proclivity towards the melancholy rendered communication impossible. Not unlike an unmoored ship drifting out to sea, my grasp on reality has become increasingly untethered, but thank you so much for reaching out!" - @ryanciecwisz on TikTok.

TikTok - Make Your Day

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Ryan @geekryan.bsky.social · Jun 30

Genuinely, nothing I've ever tried has done as much to help my mental health as mushrooms. The experience of taking them has never been entirely pleasant for me, but the benefit I get is hard to put into words.

Ryan @geekryan.bsky.social · Jun 30

Thankfully, it feels like it did a good job of rebooting my brain. Normally I wait until I'm well past due on a mental tune up, but since this was a MUCH less unpleasant experience, I think I'll be able to do this more regularly & possibly keep myself in a decent headspace more consistently. 🤞

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Ryan @geekryan.bsky.social · Jun 30

Made psilocybin mushroom tea this weekend, and it was without a doubt my favorite mushroom preparation I've ever done. Mushrooms normally tear my stomach up & that really negatively affects my experience. The tea made me feel very, very full, but there was none of the stomach pain I normally get.

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Ryan @geekryan.bsky.social · May 23

I saw "Sinners" this week and I have SO MANY THOUGHTS.

Stunning barely begins to cover it. I've already written mini essays in conversations with friends talking about various aspects of it. There's so much going on, and it's all so beautifully done. If you appreciate stories, you need to see it.