Alma
@midairalmacita.bsky.social
SJ via DEN. Ruth’s kid. Psych grad student. Job matchmaker. Sporadic death doula. Future counselor. Storyteller, photog, INFP, 4w3. Cats.
I’m not sure why these people in the South Bay are so terrified of leaves. They blow them around with their gadgets every day like it’s some religious cult activity. Then they don’t bag them and stick them in the street, which causes havoc when it rains.
November 16, 2025 at 2:44 AM
I’m not sure why these people in the South Bay are so terrified of leaves. They blow them around with their gadgets every day like it’s some religious cult activity. Then they don’t bag them and stick them in the street, which causes havoc when it rains.
Man. People are driving way worse than normal. I feel some of it indicates longterm trauma as a collective. Also more and more people driving while impaired without licenses or proper tags. The worst are these people who will just randomly stop in active lanes for no apparent reason.
November 16, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Man. People are driving way worse than normal. I feel some of it indicates longterm trauma as a collective. Also more and more people driving while impaired without licenses or proper tags. The worst are these people who will just randomly stop in active lanes for no apparent reason.
In brighter news, all of my clothes are too big right now, which is annoying — but also inspiring me to fulfill a Mighty List item of tailoring and downsizing all the clothing I own, so that I'm left with only things that perfectly fit me. However, tailoring (esp in the Bay Area) is expensive.
November 14, 2025 at 6:07 AM
In brighter news, all of my clothes are too big right now, which is annoying — but also inspiring me to fulfill a Mighty List item of tailoring and downsizing all the clothing I own, so that I'm left with only things that perfectly fit me. However, tailoring (esp in the Bay Area) is expensive.
I just often wonder what my life would be like if I left America for a place where they actually give a shit about human beings.
November 14, 2025 at 6:01 AM
I just often wonder what my life would be like if I left America for a place where they actually give a shit about human beings.
As a chronically ill person, who COVID 100 percent would probably kill, I've worked so hard to avoid contact with people I just don't need to be in contact with. Like I've made big sacrifices that I don't mind making if it means I don't get desperately ill.
November 14, 2025 at 5:59 AM
As a chronically ill person, who COVID 100 percent would probably kill, I've worked so hard to avoid contact with people I just don't need to be in contact with. Like I've made big sacrifices that I don't mind making if it means I don't get desperately ill.
I don't usually come into close contact with people, which is why COVID never got me. I never interact with kids, though a couple of kids do live a few doors down. I always keep my distance, though. My immune system is about the same as it's ever been.
November 14, 2025 at 5:53 AM
I don't usually come into close contact with people, which is why COVID never got me. I never interact with kids, though a couple of kids do live a few doors down. I always keep my distance, though. My immune system is about the same as it's ever been.
It just seems too odd to have strep throat now, after like 30 years of never having it, when it was so central to my young existence. I wonder why I had it so often and why I might have it now. It's just strange.
November 14, 2025 at 5:46 AM
It just seems too odd to have strep throat now, after like 30 years of never having it, when it was so central to my young existence. I wonder why I had it so often and why I might have it now. It's just strange.
Strep throat was big for me growing up. I literally had it for about half the year, for actual years. I never could handle the diagnostic test. I threw up on a nurse a few times. The worst part is that I'm allergic to penicillin. So they had to give me all these horrible alternate concoctions.
November 14, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Strep throat was big for me growing up. I literally had it for about half the year, for actual years. I never could handle the diagnostic test. I threw up on a nurse a few times. The worst part is that I'm allergic to penicillin. So they had to give me all these horrible alternate concoctions.
Weirdest thing...I've had no appetite and have been obsessed with ice water and iced green tea since I got my flu and COVID shots. This round of side effects was decently small, but like all past vaccinations, I feel like maybe it triggered my chronic illnesses (all of which are hormonal).
November 14, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Weirdest thing...I've had no appetite and have been obsessed with ice water and iced green tea since I got my flu and COVID shots. This round of side effects was decently small, but like all past vaccinations, I feel like maybe it triggered my chronic illnesses (all of which are hormonal).
I’m going to take some time away from social. It’s too hard to grieve and deal with the nonsense in the world right now. I’m too tired to listen to the arguing while evil people do evil shit.
Be good to each other. Remember our kids are watching. I say our bc every kid belongs to all of us.
Be good to each other. Remember our kids are watching. I say our bc every kid belongs to all of us.
November 10, 2025 at 5:16 AM
I’m going to take some time away from social. It’s too hard to grieve and deal with the nonsense in the world right now. I’m too tired to listen to the arguing while evil people do evil shit.
Be good to each other. Remember our kids are watching. I say our bc every kid belongs to all of us.
Be good to each other. Remember our kids are watching. I say our bc every kid belongs to all of us.
Reposted by Alma
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
There’s a lot of stuff with my family. They haven’t seen me since I was much younger. I’m told I’m a lot like my aunt, and seeing me is bound to bring up grief related to her and my parents. For all of us. There’s just a lot to consider.
November 10, 2025 at 12:36 AM
There’s a lot of stuff with my family. They haven’t seen me since I was much younger. I’m told I’m a lot like my aunt, and seeing me is bound to bring up grief related to her and my parents. For all of us. There’s just a lot to consider.
I’m probably not going to be able to go to the funeral. Between work and my sick cat and broken toes and etc, it’s the worst timing. I also don’t want to add more burden to a tough situation. But I am going to try to take time off in January and drive down there then.
November 10, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I’m probably not going to be able to go to the funeral. Between work and my sick cat and broken toes and etc, it’s the worst timing. I also don’t want to add more burden to a tough situation. But I am going to try to take time off in January and drive down there then.
I keep thinking about my cousin. If I feel this bad, I can’t even imagine how she feels. I just want to take the burden off of her and fix it somehow. She’s such a loving person. She poured so much into him to turn his life around. It isn’t fair.
November 10, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I keep thinking about my cousin. If I feel this bad, I can’t even imagine how she feels. I just want to take the burden off of her and fix it somehow. She’s such a loving person. She poured so much into him to turn his life around. It isn’t fair.
Trying to decide if I should work tomorrow. On one hand, I think being busy would help. On the other hand, I know I just need time to grieve.
November 10, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Trying to decide if I should work tomorrow. On one hand, I think being busy would help. On the other hand, I know I just need time to grieve.
Alright. Gotta go write a paper by 11.
November 9, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Alright. Gotta go write a paper by 11.
Reposted by Alma
Reposted by Alma
Something about the death of a child just cracks open everything.
November 9, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Something about the death of a child just cracks open everything.
I really hope my suspicions are wrong. I’m not sure how my cousin would take it.
November 8, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I really hope my suspicions are wrong. I’m not sure how my cousin would take it.
Unfortunately work is pretty awful right now. And my cat is still recovering from surgery so it’s hard to leave him for long. So I’m not sure if I can go to the funeral. How do you even prepare yourself for a funeral for a 15 year old?
November 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Unfortunately work is pretty awful right now. And my cat is still recovering from surgery so it’s hard to leave him for long. So I’m not sure if I can go to the funeral. How do you even prepare yourself for a funeral for a 15 year old?
I’m hoping my nephew’s death brings my family closer together. I’ve meant to go visit so often, but never did. Mostly bc it was a little terrifying. I’m doing my best to support my cousin and her daughter. I can’t even imagine what she’s gone through since finding him.
November 8, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I’m hoping my nephew’s death brings my family closer together. I’ve meant to go visit so often, but never did. Mostly bc it was a little terrifying. I’m doing my best to support my cousin and her daughter. I can’t even imagine what she’s gone through since finding him.
There are so many fragile humans right now that are struggling so deeply just to be here. Please remember that when you're interacting with anyone. Please go out of your way to be kind. Please go out of your way to notice them. Please try. It matters.
November 8, 2025 at 5:14 AM
There are so many fragile humans right now that are struggling so deeply just to be here. Please remember that when you're interacting with anyone. Please go out of your way to be kind. Please go out of your way to notice them. Please try. It matters.
Could I have shown him it gets better? That he could get through anything? I know it's not my responsibility to save anyone. But he was just a kid. And maybe I could have seen something everyone else didn't.
I've considered moving many times. My best friend is there, and I'd have a whole network.
I've considered moving many times. My best friend is there, and I'd have a whole network.
November 8, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Could I have shown him it gets better? That he could get through anything? I know it's not my responsibility to save anyone. But he was just a kid. And maybe I could have seen something everyone else didn't.
I've considered moving many times. My best friend is there, and I'd have a whole network.
I've considered moving many times. My best friend is there, and I'd have a whole network.
I feel a little bad that I wasn't more welcoming and warm to him. But I've always been protective towards family because I've had my issues with other wings. But this wing of my family is full of decent, lovely humans. I think he looked up to me because we were similar humans, in many ways.
November 8, 2025 at 5:07 AM
I feel a little bad that I wasn't more welcoming and warm to him. But I've always been protective towards family because I've had my issues with other wings. But this wing of my family is full of decent, lovely humans. I think he looked up to me because we were similar humans, in many ways.