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Ashwin Annamalai
@ignorantsapient.bsky.social
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🏡 Advocate for housing reform | 👨🏾‍💻 Tech Bro 🤷🏾‍♂️ | 💸 Personal Finance Dude 🤑 |🚶‍♂️ I walk a lot 🏃🏾‍♂️ | ♥️ busses 🚃, trains 🚂🚃 & Bikes 🚴🏾‍♂️ | Oui, Je parle français aussi 🥐 🥖🧀
Waterloo, ON, 🇨🇦
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You know which apples are grown in Canada 🇨🇦
March 11, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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First people to vote in the riding of Waterloo!

We were happy to vote for Change in the provincial government!

@svysali.bsky.social
Shiva and I in front of an elections Ontario sign in the Waterloo returning office.
January 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Getting to meet you in real life was one of the happiest days of my life PMJT.

You've had such a positive impact on millions of lives including mine.

Your legacy will be immortal.

Thank you for your service.
January 6, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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A Christmas miracle 🌟
Bramalea GO, Platform #7 to board the bus to Kitchener stands less crowded than usual.
December 29, 2024 at 12:27 AM
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Plus qu'une année d'apprentissage. Essayez Duolingo si vous avez besoin d'apprendre une nouvelle langue.
A poster that says "I completed the December challenge" That's faster than 88.2% of all learners on Duolingo. There's a boy munching a jar of cookies
December 28, 2024 at 3:53 AM
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Don't let the Grinch steal housing from Ontario's youth.
Doug Ford as the grinch.
December 25, 2024 at 12:08 AM
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The greatest game ever made is called CAMBRIDGEopoly.
@philmarfisi.bsky.social let's build that ion 😂
December 18, 2024 at 8:45 PM
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$25 passport photos 🤯
The image shows a display advertising passport and ID photo services at a shoppers drug mart pharmacy location. The display prominently features the text "Get your Passport or ID photo here" along with a list of the types of IDs and documents that can be photographed, including international drivers licenses, student cards, travel visas, citizenship cards, and identification cards. The display also includes a sample photo of a woman, indicating the digital photo service provided. The price for this service is listed as $24.99.
December 11, 2024 at 12:00 AM
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Whoever told you that winters suck is lying to you ⛸️
Picture of a black skate being held
December 7, 2024 at 11:20 PM
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Christmas drawing of the day!
Two Holly berries surrounded by 4 leaves.
December 7, 2024 at 4:42 AM
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Advent drawing of the day!

Merry Xmas and happy holidays!
This image depicts a cartoon-style illustration of a character, representing the character "Père Noël" or Santa Claus. The character has a cheerful, wide-eyed expression, with a large round head, button nose. The character is wearing a red and blue outfit resembling a traditional Santa Claus costume, complete with a large sack over their shoulder, presumably containing gifts. The playful and whimsical style of the illustration is intended to spread the holiday cheer!
December 6, 2024 at 12:06 AM
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The image shows a cartoon-style drawing of a character named Mère Noel in French or Mrs Claus in English. The character appears to be a friendly, wide-eyed woman with a round face and a big smile. They are wearing a red outfit with a green hat on their head. The drawing is done in a colorful, playful style, using simple shapes and lines to create the character. The name "Mere Noel" is written below the drawing, suggesting this is the character's name.
December 4, 2024 at 2:41 PM
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I'll never get tired of the winter ❄️☃️⛄🇨🇦🧤🧣🧦🥶🧥👖

📍 Waterloo park.
This image depicts a beautiful winter scene in a park or garden setting. The focal point is a snow-covered gazebo or pergola structure with a decorative arch, surrounded by trees and shrubs that are also coated in a layer of fresh snow. The path leading to the gazebo is cleared, creating a winding walkway through the snowy There's a wreath inside the Gazebo. The overall scene evokes a sense of tranquility and beauty, with the contrast of the stark white snow against the darker branches and structures. It's a serene and picturesque wintertime landscape.
December 4, 2024 at 4:04 AM
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Holiday art of the day!
It shows two hand-drawn snowflake designs along with the text "Les flocons de neige" written in French, which translates to "The snowflakes.
December 3, 2024 at 8:31 PM
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It snowed. It snowed a LOT.

📍 Waterloo park.
The image depicts a serene winter landscape with a snow-covered park. The scene shows a central path winding through a grove of bare, snow-covered trees against a bright blue sky. There are various park amenities visible, such as benches and exercise equipment, all dusted in a fresh layer of snow. The overall atmosphere evokes a peaceful, wintry setting that is well-maintained and prepared for outdoor recreation despite the cold weather conditions.
December 3, 2024 at 3:21 AM
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Here's some whimsical art from the "Art for kids hub" YouTube channel.

youtube.com/@artforkidshub

No matter how big of a noob you are Rob Jensen and his family will turn you into artists.
The image shows two simple drawings of gift boxes. The boxes are red with green bows on top, and they have cute cartoon eyes and expressions. The text below the drawings says "Les Cadeaux", which means "The Gifts" in French. This appears to be a whimsical and lighthearted representation of gifts or presents, with the anthropomorphized gift boxes having a playful, almost childlike quality to them. The artist has used a vibrant color palette and expressive line work to bring these simple gift box characters to life.
December 3, 2024 at 2:32 AM
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Let it snow, Let it snow, let it Snow. ⛄☃️❄️

📍 Wilfrid Laurier university, Waterloo, Ontario, 🇨🇦
I stand in the snowy outdoor area at night, wearing a red and black winter jacket, gloves, and snowshoes. In the background, a large mural on the building displays colorful woodland art. The building is surrounded by snow-covered trees, and the ground is blanketed in white. The lighting from the building and streetlights creates a striking contrast against the dark night sky. I take in the wintry scene, enjoying the opportunity to explore this snowy environment.
December 2, 2024 at 4:48 AM
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This is not a For Hire sign, but it's close and these things are making a comeback in Waterloo region, just like the for rent signs, I hope to see many more in the coming days🤞🏾

📍 Cambridge, Ontario, 🇨🇦
This image shows a sign posted in the window of a business. The sign contains information about job applicants and their requirements. Specifically, it states that "Job Applicants Must have open availability" with the hours listed as Monday-Friday 8:30am-7:30pm, Saturday 8:30am-5:30pm, and Sunday 9:30am-5:30pm. The sign also notes that applicants must be able to work 27+ hours a week. If the applicant is unable to meet these requirements, the sign states they are "unable to accept your application." The sign also includes a notice that "service animals welcome," indicating this is likely a customer-facing business. Overall, the sign provides clear guidelines and expectations for those interested in applying for job openings at this establishment.
December 2, 2024 at 2:46 AM
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Love it whenever I see a for lease sign. They've resurrected from their extinction during the 2022,23 housing hunger games in Kitchener Waterloo.

Very hopeful for housing affordability.
The image shows a snowy residential street with townhouses or condos lining the street. In the foreground, there is a "For Lease" sign with the photo of a real estate agent, Ronnie Patel, and his contact information. A black SUV is parked next to the sign. The buildings in the background have snow on their roofs, indicating a wintry scene. The sidewalk and street are also covered in a light layer of snow.
November 29, 2024 at 8:59 PM
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Just give me a bike and a trail, I won't complain!
The image shows a modern, multi-story building with a striking black, angular facade that has yellow-green geometric shapes scattered across it(It's the perimeter institute). The building is surrounded by a paved walkway and grassy areas, with some bare trees visible in the foreground. A bicycle is parked in the foreground, indicating this is likely an educational or office campus setting with bike-friendly infrastructure.
November 29, 2024 at 1:21 PM
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Good afternoon Bluesky from a rue/escalier in Quebéc city.
"Image of a Quebec city street with a set of black metal staircase leading up to a stone building. The building has a ornate wrought iron arch at the top. There are bare trees lining the street and the sky appears cloudy, giving the scene a moody, winter feel."
November 28, 2024 at 5:19 PM
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To everyone on bluesky 🦋, please add alt text to your images, it's VERY easy. Just upload your image to an AI like Claude/Copilot and ask it to generate social media alt text.
Screenshot of Claude AI app generating social media alt text.
November 27, 2024 at 5:08 PM
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All I want for Christmas is 🎄🎁
Trains 🚂🚃
Towers 🌇🏗️
Trails 🚴🏾‍♂️🏃🏾‍♂️
The image shows a scene in an urban environment. In the foreground, there is a bicycle parked on a paved walkway. In the background, there are several high-rise apartment buildings and a light rail train on the tracks. The sky is blue with some clouds, and there is a tree in the foreground, indicating it may be a spring or fall day. The image conveys a sense of an active, urban neighborhood with a mix of residential and transportation infrastructure.
November 27, 2024 at 4:57 PM
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Was at the Chocolate factory 🍫 err, the Grand River Transit bus 🚌 maintenance facility.

📍 Northfield drive, Waterloo.
This image shows the interior of the Grand River Transit maintenance and repair facility. There are several buses parked inside, indicating this is a bus garage or depot. The space is large and open, with high ceilings and overhead lighting. Various maintenance equipment and tools can be seen, suggesting this is where buses undergo regular servicing and repairs. The signage on the wall indicates different service bays or zones within the facility. Overall, this appears to be a well-equipped and organized bus maintenance and repair workshop.
November 26, 2024 at 10:05 PM
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Friendships are very important for both parties. They keep the Western world strong and free.

Whenever America goes to war Canadians follow.

We shouldn't let politics come in the way of this.

📍 Rainbow Bridge, Niagara falls, 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 border.
This image shows the flags of Canada and the United States flying side by side against a clear blue sky. The Canadian flag is on the left, and the American flag is on the right, both displayed on tall flagpoles. The image evokes a sense of international cooperation and friendly relations between the two neighboring countries.
November 26, 2024 at 3:15 PM