Rastl
@rastl.bsky.social
This is me!
My mini painting stream/recording setup is, well, set up! I'm doing test recordings to make sure audio is balanced etc, but soon I shall get sending my particular brand of socially awkward nerdiness into the internet for all to find!
This will make me paint regularly, if nothing else
This will make me paint regularly, if nothing else
July 29, 2025 at 3:47 AM
This is me!
A downside to having good pain pills is being able to do more when I shouldn't
Past Me ignored that and Present Me is paying the price
To be fair I was in bad shape for a couple of weeks when Past Me pushed Future Me over the edge
I'm not sure if I'm at a new plateau or if I'll bounce back
Past Me ignored that and Present Me is paying the price
To be fair I was in bad shape for a couple of weeks when Past Me pushed Future Me over the edge
I'm not sure if I'm at a new plateau or if I'll bounce back
June 10, 2025 at 2:36 AM
A downside to having good pain pills is being able to do more when I shouldn't
Past Me ignored that and Present Me is paying the price
To be fair I was in bad shape for a couple of weeks when Past Me pushed Future Me over the edge
I'm not sure if I'm at a new plateau or if I'll bounce back
Past Me ignored that and Present Me is paying the price
To be fair I was in bad shape for a couple of weeks when Past Me pushed Future Me over the edge
I'm not sure if I'm at a new plateau or if I'll bounce back
The 1st 50 backers for a kickstarter got an extra treat. The campaign limped along & got barely funded at the very end with 44 backers
We get lifetime access to the tool. Fingers crossed it takes off once it's in full release or "lifetime" is gonna be shorter than expected
We get lifetime access to the tool. Fingers crossed it takes off once it's in full release or "lifetime" is gonna be shorter than expected
June 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The 1st 50 backers for a kickstarter got an extra treat. The campaign limped along & got barely funded at the very end with 44 backers
We get lifetime access to the tool. Fingers crossed it takes off once it's in full release or "lifetime" is gonna be shorter than expected
We get lifetime access to the tool. Fingers crossed it takes off once it's in full release or "lifetime" is gonna be shorter than expected
The tattoo artist for my X-Men sleeve is being slow so I put in the appointment request for my other tattoo. It's the same shop, different artists because they're different tattoo styles
Let's see who gets back to me first!
I specifically didn't say what the 2nd one was. It's a surprise!
Let's see who gets back to me first!
I specifically didn't say what the 2nd one was. It's a surprise!
June 7, 2025 at 4:39 AM
The tattoo artist for my X-Men sleeve is being slow so I put in the appointment request for my other tattoo. It's the same shop, different artists because they're different tattoo styles
Let's see who gets back to me first!
I specifically didn't say what the 2nd one was. It's a surprise!
Let's see who gets back to me first!
I specifically didn't say what the 2nd one was. It's a surprise!
I'm at the point of setting up things to use smart plugs I bought a while ago. Too bad they won't connect, right? Amazon reviews (didn't buy from there) have a lot of people with the same issue. Big brand name too
I ordered new ones that are the same brand as my working light switches
Sigh
I ordered new ones that are the same brand as my working light switches
Sigh
June 2, 2025 at 6:16 AM
I'm at the point of setting up things to use smart plugs I bought a while ago. Too bad they won't connect, right? Amazon reviews (didn't buy from there) have a lot of people with the same issue. Big brand name too
I ordered new ones that are the same brand as my working light switches
Sigh
I ordered new ones that are the same brand as my working light switches
Sigh
NOW I'm more confident etc
The trapped mouse waiting for me this morning was pretty pear shaped so I'm hoping this was mom, since it would mean there's no more baby mice lurking in the wings
I'd really like a mouse-free house
The trapped mouse waiting for me this morning was pretty pear shaped so I'm hoping this was mom, since it would mean there's no more baby mice lurking in the wings
I'd really like a mouse-free house
Yes! I'm somewhat confident this family of mice has been evicted. The last one was much bigger than the rest so I'm going to say mom went out looking for her kids. I think one of the early ones was big too so I'll call that one dad
Mask, gloves, & bleach will be in use. Initial spray has been done
Mask, gloves, & bleach will be in use. Initial spray has been done
Just after I posted this I heard the distinctive "snap" of a live trap closing
Another small mouse evicted
I still can't say for sure that's the last of this batch. I want it to be. I want future mice to go elsewhere now that I've blocked their access. Well. That access
Cleanup will be a bitch
Another small mouse evicted
I still can't say for sure that's the last of this batch. I want it to be. I want future mice to go elsewhere now that I've blocked their access. Well. That access
Cleanup will be a bitch
May 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
NOW I'm more confident etc
The trapped mouse waiting for me this morning was pretty pear shaped so I'm hoping this was mom, since it would mean there's no more baby mice lurking in the wings
I'd really like a mouse-free house
The trapped mouse waiting for me this morning was pretty pear shaped so I'm hoping this was mom, since it would mean there's no more baby mice lurking in the wings
I'd really like a mouse-free house
Yes! I'm somewhat confident this family of mice has been evicted. The last one was much bigger than the rest so I'm going to say mom went out looking for her kids. I think one of the early ones was big too so I'll call that one dad
Mask, gloves, & bleach will be in use. Initial spray has been done
Mask, gloves, & bleach will be in use. Initial spray has been done
Just after I posted this I heard the distinctive "snap" of a live trap closing
Another small mouse evicted
I still can't say for sure that's the last of this batch. I want it to be. I want future mice to go elsewhere now that I've blocked their access. Well. That access
Cleanup will be a bitch
Another small mouse evicted
I still can't say for sure that's the last of this batch. I want it to be. I want future mice to go elsewhere now that I've blocked their access. Well. That access
Cleanup will be a bitch
Got another one. As satisfying as that is I can hear at least one more, taunting me
The mice have been getting smaller. Here's hoping I'm getting the last of a litter before they breed again. But I doubt it
The cat seems to think she's proven herself by catching one & has no interest in the rest
The mice have been getting smaller. Here's hoping I'm getting the last of a litter before they breed again. But I doubt it
The cat seems to think she's proven herself by catching one & has no interest in the rest
May 29, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Yes! I'm somewhat confident this family of mice has been evicted. The last one was much bigger than the rest so I'm going to say mom went out looking for her kids. I think one of the early ones was big too so I'll call that one dad
Mask, gloves, & bleach will be in use. Initial spray has been done
Mask, gloves, & bleach will be in use. Initial spray has been done
Just after I posted this I heard the distinctive "snap" of a live trap closing
Another small mouse evicted
I still can't say for sure that's the last of this batch. I want it to be. I want future mice to go elsewhere now that I've blocked their access. Well. That access
Cleanup will be a bitch
Another small mouse evicted
I still can't say for sure that's the last of this batch. I want it to be. I want future mice to go elsewhere now that I've blocked their access. Well. That access
Cleanup will be a bitch
Got another one. As satisfying as that is I can hear at least one more, taunting me
The mice have been getting smaller. Here's hoping I'm getting the last of a litter before they breed again. But I doubt it
The cat seems to think she's proven herself by catching one & has no interest in the rest
The mice have been getting smaller. Here's hoping I'm getting the last of a litter before they breed again. But I doubt it
The cat seems to think she's proven herself by catching one & has no interest in the rest
After blocking up holes with steel wool, I've caught & evicted 5 mice. I think these were ones caught inside & hope the steel wool is keeping new ones out
The cat caught one last night. She brought it into the living room, dropped it to torment it, then lost it when it ran away. Of course
The cat caught one last night. She brought it into the living room, dropped it to torment it, then lost it when it ran away. Of course
May 29, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Just after I posted this I heard the distinctive "snap" of a live trap closing
Another small mouse evicted
I still can't say for sure that's the last of this batch. I want it to be. I want future mice to go elsewhere now that I've blocked their access. Well. That access
Cleanup will be a bitch
Another small mouse evicted
I still can't say for sure that's the last of this batch. I want it to be. I want future mice to go elsewhere now that I've blocked their access. Well. That access
Cleanup will be a bitch
Got another one. As satisfying as that is I can hear at least one more, taunting me
The mice have been getting smaller. Here's hoping I'm getting the last of a litter before they breed again. But I doubt it
The cat seems to think she's proven herself by catching one & has no interest in the rest
The mice have been getting smaller. Here's hoping I'm getting the last of a litter before they breed again. But I doubt it
The cat seems to think she's proven herself by catching one & has no interest in the rest
After blocking up holes with steel wool, I've caught & evicted 5 mice. I think these were ones caught inside & hope the steel wool is keeping new ones out
The cat caught one last night. She brought it into the living room, dropped it to torment it, then lost it when it ran away. Of course
The cat caught one last night. She brought it into the living room, dropped it to torment it, then lost it when it ran away. Of course
May 29, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Got another one. As satisfying as that is I can hear at least one more, taunting me
The mice have been getting smaller. Here's hoping I'm getting the last of a litter before they breed again. But I doubt it
The cat seems to think she's proven herself by catching one & has no interest in the rest
The mice have been getting smaller. Here's hoping I'm getting the last of a litter before they breed again. But I doubt it
The cat seems to think she's proven herself by catching one & has no interest in the rest
After blocking up holes with steel wool, I've caught & evicted 5 mice. I think these were ones caught inside & hope the steel wool is keeping new ones out
The cat caught one last night. She brought it into the living room, dropped it to torment it, then lost it when it ran away. Of course
The cat caught one last night. She brought it into the living room, dropped it to torment it, then lost it when it ran away. Of course
May 28, 2025 at 11:37 PM
After blocking up holes with steel wool, I've caught & evicted 5 mice. I think these were ones caught inside & hope the steel wool is keeping new ones out
The cat caught one last night. She brought it into the living room, dropped it to torment it, then lost it when it ran away. Of course
The cat caught one last night. She brought it into the living room, dropped it to torment it, then lost it when it ran away. Of course
1 foundation company said 1 side of my house sill needed replacement, etc. & wanted me to sign a 5 figure contract on the spot
2nd opinion. There's a corner that isn't perfect but still safely solid. No work needed since I did all the preventative measures. Check in 5 years unless I see cracks
2nd opinion. There's a corner that isn't perfect but still safely solid. No work needed since I did all the preventative measures. Check in 5 years unless I see cracks
May 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
1 foundation company said 1 side of my house sill needed replacement, etc. & wanted me to sign a 5 figure contract on the spot
2nd opinion. There's a corner that isn't perfect but still safely solid. No work needed since I did all the preventative measures. Check in 5 years unless I see cracks
2nd opinion. There's a corner that isn't perfect but still safely solid. No work needed since I did all the preventative measures. Check in 5 years unless I see cracks
I really want to spend time taking outdoor photos but my knees won't let me get any interesting angles
Which takes away all my enthusiasm for taking outdoor photos
Which takes away all my enthusiasm for taking outdoor photos
May 23, 2025 at 9:29 AM
I really want to spend time taking outdoor photos but my knees won't let me get any interesting angles
Which takes away all my enthusiasm for taking outdoor photos
Which takes away all my enthusiasm for taking outdoor photos
As I suspected, my fat self broke my sofa. I colonize one end of it & the decade+ of leaning on the arm separated it from the frame somewhat
Found this out when putting taller legs on it
My friend wants to fix it properly & we'll add support for the front overhang - extra deep sofa = weird shape
Found this out when putting taller legs on it
My friend wants to fix it properly & we'll add support for the front overhang - extra deep sofa = weird shape
May 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
As I suspected, my fat self broke my sofa. I colonize one end of it & the decade+ of leaning on the arm separated it from the frame somewhat
Found this out when putting taller legs on it
My friend wants to fix it properly & we'll add support for the front overhang - extra deep sofa = weird shape
Found this out when putting taller legs on it
My friend wants to fix it properly & we'll add support for the front overhang - extra deep sofa = weird shape
I'm getting cataract surgery on both eyes. The info packet includes a flier on lens option. Lenses that aren't covered by insurance, I found out. But they're *only* ~$2,500 per eye
Insurance will cover a basic lens
Upselling at the doctor's office. Do I need to tip, too?
Insurance will cover a basic lens
Upselling at the doctor's office. Do I need to tip, too?
April 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I'm getting cataract surgery on both eyes. The info packet includes a flier on lens option. Lenses that aren't covered by insurance, I found out. But they're *only* ~$2,500 per eye
Insurance will cover a basic lens
Upselling at the doctor's office. Do I need to tip, too?
Insurance will cover a basic lens
Upselling at the doctor's office. Do I need to tip, too?
Severe thunderstorms, confirmed 2 tornadoes, 70mph wind gusts
Just another day in Midwest weather
Just another day in Midwest weather
April 3, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Severe thunderstorms, confirmed 2 tornadoes, 70mph wind gusts
Just another day in Midwest weather
Just another day in Midwest weather
I was all set to buy from my favorite* online sewing trim store. It's wholesale oriented so I can't complain (much) about the increased minimum order
What I can complain about is base shipping being 1/3 the cost of the minimum order
Close tab, abandon cart
* Formerly favorite, not so much now
What I can complain about is base shipping being 1/3 the cost of the minimum order
Close tab, abandon cart
* Formerly favorite, not so much now
April 1, 2025 at 3:44 AM
I was all set to buy from my favorite* online sewing trim store. It's wholesale oriented so I can't complain (much) about the increased minimum order
What I can complain about is base shipping being 1/3 the cost of the minimum order
Close tab, abandon cart
* Formerly favorite, not so much now
What I can complain about is base shipping being 1/3 the cost of the minimum order
Close tab, abandon cart
* Formerly favorite, not so much now
I'm glad my county FB group allows political posts. That makes it easy for me to go through the comments and block all the Fox News watchers
My rule for social media is easy - block early & block often
I don't want or need that kind of nonsense in my feeds
My rule for social media is easy - block early & block often
I don't want or need that kind of nonsense in my feeds
March 31, 2025 at 7:56 AM
I'm glad my county FB group allows political posts. That makes it easy for me to go through the comments and block all the Fox News watchers
My rule for social media is easy - block early & block often
I don't want or need that kind of nonsense in my feeds
My rule for social media is easy - block early & block often
I don't want or need that kind of nonsense in my feeds
I wasn't disappointed that I couldn't get a seat (there were 126) at my representative's town hall. I'd heard it was like other GOP ones - bluster & lies
Watching the protests was more interesting. A GOP provoked the main protest when the media was there, got the response he wanted, then
🧵/1
Watching the protests was more interesting. A GOP provoked the main protest when the media was there, got the response he wanted, then
🧵/1
March 30, 2025 at 4:22 AM
I wasn't disappointed that I couldn't get a seat (there were 126) at my representative's town hall. I'd heard it was like other GOP ones - bluster & lies
Watching the protests was more interesting. A GOP provoked the main protest when the media was there, got the response he wanted, then
🧵/1
Watching the protests was more interesting. A GOP provoked the main protest when the media was there, got the response he wanted, then
🧵/1
Thanks to @misterjustintm.bsky.social for reviewing my statement/question for my representative. He pointed out a way for her to weasel out of an answer so I cut that
Fingers crossed I can get in there and ask my questions. I think there's a good sound bite or two in them as well
Fingers crossed I can get in there and ask my questions. I think there's a good sound bite or two in them as well
March 28, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Thanks to @misterjustintm.bsky.social for reviewing my statement/question for my representative. He pointed out a way for her to weasel out of an answer so I cut that
Fingers crossed I can get in there and ask my questions. I think there's a good sound bite or two in them as well
Fingers crossed I can get in there and ask my questions. I think there's a good sound bite or two in them as well
Good: Stanley is replacing my thrift store mug b/c the handle is gone
Less good: They have an inventory of warranty replacements & the colors suck. You can't get an exact replacement under warranty
Imagine having your neon orange replaced with grey
Not cool @stanley1913.bsky.social. Not cool
Less good: They have an inventory of warranty replacements & the colors suck. You can't get an exact replacement under warranty
Imagine having your neon orange replaced with grey
Not cool @stanley1913.bsky.social. Not cool
March 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Good: Stanley is replacing my thrift store mug b/c the handle is gone
Less good: They have an inventory of warranty replacements & the colors suck. You can't get an exact replacement under warranty
Imagine having your neon orange replaced with grey
Not cool @stanley1913.bsky.social. Not cool
Less good: They have an inventory of warranty replacements & the colors suck. You can't get an exact replacement under warranty
Imagine having your neon orange replaced with grey
Not cool @stanley1913.bsky.social. Not cool
My IUD had 3 years left (they changed the duration, which I find sus) & the new one has an 8 year duration too
This means I have birth control that's not easily taken away, good for this administration, & whatever happens next
I've got a new passport & a cash stash. I'm as prepared as I need to be
This means I have birth control that's not easily taken away, good for this administration, & whatever happens next
I've got a new passport & a cash stash. I'm as prepared as I need to be
March 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
My IUD had 3 years left (they changed the duration, which I find sus) & the new one has an 8 year duration too
This means I have birth control that's not easily taken away, good for this administration, & whatever happens next
I've got a new passport & a cash stash. I'm as prepared as I need to be
This means I have birth control that's not easily taken away, good for this administration, & whatever happens next
I've got a new passport & a cash stash. I'm as prepared as I need to be
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The 4th & final installment of my X-Men themed Magic card alters. Wolverine even shows up!
It was "suggested" to me that I do follow ups of one card per post, formatted to fit phone screens better, & some commentary. So I'll be doing that in the near future. 36 times
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2bwCTg5/
It was "suggested" to me that I do follow ups of one card per post, formatted to fit phone screens better, & some commentary. So I'll be doing that in the near future. 36 times
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2bwCTg5/
TikTok - Make Your Day
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March 16, 2025 at 5:49 AM
The 4th & final installment of my X-Men themed Magic card alters. Wolverine even shows up!
It was "suggested" to me that I do follow ups of one card per post, formatted to fit phone screens better, & some commentary. So I'll be doing that in the near future. 36 times
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2bwCTg5/
It was "suggested" to me that I do follow ups of one card per post, formatted to fit phone screens better, & some commentary. So I'll be doing that in the near future. 36 times
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2bwCTg5/
I didn't intend to stay up for the lunar eclipse but if happened. Old phone, potato pictures. But they could be worse.
March 14, 2025 at 7:43 AM
I didn't intend to stay up for the lunar eclipse but if happened. Old phone, potato pictures. But they could be worse.
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