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nd enby • rick
@encryptedbygones.bsky.social
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45. Non-binary (they/them). Neurodivergent. Queer. Vegan. Straight Edge. Introvert.

Interests: anime | music | books | gaming | movies | nails
ISO: conversation | community | companionship

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nd enby • rick @encryptedbygones.bsky.social · Oct 29
Why I am here: inspired by Unmasking for Life, I'm looking to create a community, especially w/ queer & neurospicy folks. I don't leave my house much, so figure online spaces are a good option (even if my brain struggles w/ them). I'm hoping to make friends while honoring who I truly am. Interested?
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This is who runs this account.
A photograph of a baby lying on their back on a yellow patterned blanket. The baby has light skin, blue eyes, and thin, sandy blonde hair. They are wearing a white, long-sleeved onesie decorated with small, colorful illustrations of Winnie the Pooh and red and blue balloons.
January 31, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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Started playing Silent Hill 2 tonight. I played it when it originally came out, but do not remember any of it so far. That was so long ago and my brain is old. Having a good time so far after a couple hours.
January 31, 2026 at 3:26 AM
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Today has been brought to you by the excellent new albums from Joyce Manor, Møl, and Leisure Hour
#ThankGodForGoodMusicOrItMightBeTimeToTakeALongWalkOffAShortPier
#AndWhenISayGodIMeanThatInAGeneralTurnOfPhraseSense
#TheseHashtagsAreJustFuckingNonsense
January 30, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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Welp, I'm finally doing it. Started this mother fucker over lunch. Only read the prologue so far, so don't have much of an opinion yet.
A person's hand holds a hardcover copy of the novel "Mistborn: The Final Empire" by Brandon Sanderson. The book cover features dynamic, painterly artwork in shades of purple, pink, and gold. The central illustration depicts a person with short dark hair in mid-air, clutching a dagger. They wear flowing, layered clothing that trails behind them. Below them, a large, looming face of a man with a strained expression fills the bottom left corner. The title "Mistborn" is written at the top in a stylized, reddish-orange serif font, with "The Final Empire" positioned just below it. The author's name, "Brandon Sanderson," is printed in bold, copper-colored letters at the bottom. A small blurb in the lower right corner features a recommendation from Robin Hobb.
January 30, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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I would have given The Rip a higher score, but I'm just tired of copaganda as a whole.
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
A screenshot from Letterboxd of "RECENT ACTIVITY" displaying four movie posters side-by-side, each with a star rating underneath. From left to right: The Smashing Machine: The poster features a close-up, intense profile of a muscular man (Dwayne Johnson) with cuts on his face and padded MMA gloves on his hands. It has a 4-star rating. Eleanor the Great: An elderly woman with white hair stands in the foreground against a bright blue sky, with a large Ferris wheel visible behind her. The title is in bold neon green text. It has a 3.5-star rating. The Rip: Two men in dark tactical gear are positioned in a dimly lit, industrial-looking setting. Both men have handguns equipped with a bright tactical light. It has a 2.5-star rating. Dust Bunny: A stylized, illustrative poster featuring a central young girl surrounded by various adult characters in an ornate, golden frame. It has a 4.5-star rating.
January 30, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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This week's book mail
A bird's eye view of three books laid flat on a beige carpet. The book on the left is a manga titled "Mechanical Buddy Universe 1.0 Volume 1" by Takuji Kato. The cover features two characters in tactical gear: a young person with short blonde hair and a person with short purplish hair, both holding firearms against a white background with blue accents. The middle book is a fantasy novel titled "To Ride a Rising Storm" by Moniquill Blackgoose, noted as "The Second Book of Nampeshiweisit." The cover is deep blue with a circular emblem in the center featuring wings and flowers. The book on the right is "Shangri-La Frontier" volume 20, by Katarina and Ryosuke Fuji. The purple-toned cover depicts several anime-style characters in elaborate fantasy armor and outfits standing before a grand, glowing doorway.
January 30, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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Been working through some of my thoughts from the last chapter of Unmasking for Life and today I spent time looking at the stuff I track. I went through the pros and cons of each tracking site and decided whether to keep it or not. Ended up deleting my account on three sites. Feels scary but good.
January 30, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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I think I need to stop playing Animal Crossing. It is triggering something with my OCD that is making everything feel like a chore instead of fun, and taking up parts of my day I don't want it to. Knowing myself, this is probably only solved by stopping altogether.
January 30, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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I have found myself with a decreasing Turnip price pattern this week and need a bailout. Anyone got a decent price on turnips (preferably 200+) that can let me visit their island?
January 29, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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Dear snowboys, go fuck yourselves. You stupid fucking pieces of shit. What the fuck do you mean your head isn't the right size? It's the same fucking size of the right size head from yesterday. Quit being a fucking asshole. Please and thanks.
January 28, 2026 at 12:59 AM
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I've been really struggling lately. Every time I come on here I end up getting down and discouraged, but I miss you all a lot. I don't know how to protect my mental health and maintain this community. I am very frustrated by it all, on top of being so angry and sad about the world right now.
January 26, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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Unexpected house costs are the best. So is wet basement carpet. Love it. Love it so fucking much. Life is so fucking awesome. Woohoo!! LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT
January 25, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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An anime screenshot featuring a close-up of a person, shown from the side as they cover their face with their hands in a gesture of distress. They have short brown hair and are wearing a white shirt. The background shows an outdoor evening setting with a deep blue sky and glowing orange festival lanterns. Subtitles at the bottom read, "I knew an introvert like me shouldn't have come to a place like this."
January 23, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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Been mostly avoiding being on here the last few days (though I do hop on each night for my daily dino fact from @feraldactal.bsky.social). Probably will continue avoiding 🤷‍♀️
January 22, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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This week's book mail
A vertical stack of nine books and manga volumes resting on a wooden table. The spines are visible, showing the titles. From top to bottom, the titles are: Kindergarten Wars Volume 3, Nezumi's First Love Volume 2, Sheeta's Little Big World Volume 3, Gachiakuta Volume 9, Bocchi the Rock! Comic Anthology Volume 2, Minato's Laundromat Volume 6, Rooster Fighter Volume 9, After God Volume 8, and Nine Goblins by T. Kingfisher. Six books arranged in two rows of three on a light-colored carpet. The top row features "Nine Goblins" with an illustration of a pile of goblins, "After God" Volume 8 with a red-toned illustration of a person in a suit, and "Rooster Fighter" Volume 9 showing a large rooster holding a futuristic weapon. The bottom row features "Minato's Laundromat" Volume 6 showing two boys on a picnic, "Bocchi the Rock! Comic Anthology" Volume 2 with four anime girls, and "Gachiakuta" Volume 9 with a character in heavy, mechanical armor. Three manga volumes laid out side-by-side on a light carpet. From left to right: "Sheeta's Little Big World" Volume 3, featuring two young characters by the sea; "Nezumi's First Love" Volume 2, showing a close-up of a blushing girl; and "Kindergarten Wars" Volume 3, depicting a young girl in a school uniform holding a bat surrounded by grenades.
January 22, 2026 at 3:10 AM
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Maybe just once when you are doing your "Top X" lists you acknowledge that more than the gender binary exists.
January 20, 2026 at 4:44 AM
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Fucking finally!
A screenshot from the mobile game Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket. A pop-up notification is displayed over a blurred background of a card collection. The notification features a vertical "Deluxe Pack ex" booster pack with artwork of Mewtwo, Pikachu, and Charizard. To the right of the pack is a silver circular medal icon. Below the pack, text reads: "Congratulations! You’ve collected every ♦ card in this expansion!" A light blue "OK" button is at the bottom of the pop-up.
January 20, 2026 at 2:53 AM
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My mouth is numb from the dentist. And I had to leave my house. In the cold. Also, I did my taxes. What kind of hell am I living today?!
January 19, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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When your villager mentions that they haven't seen your ex-spouse around the island lately 😬
January 18, 2026 at 4:22 AM
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Looks like the whole season of this is available now on Netflix. I've only watched one episode so far. I love it. There is a soft quality to the animation that is cool. The setting is fun, I like the art theme, and the main character is very likeable. 9/10
#Anime #AnimeWinter2026
A promotional poster for the anime "LOVE THROUGH A PRISM" features eight characters standing in a row in front of a warm, lit storefront at night. The characters are dressed in vintage or early 20th-century European-style clothing, including long coats, waistcoats, and long skirts. The background shows a storefront with many small window panes glowing with a warm yellow light, and a hanging flower basket is visible on the left. The overall mood is cozy and nostalgic.
January 18, 2026 at 2:27 AM
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When you forget the things you taught your villagers to say years ago! 🤣
A screenshot from the video game Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The scene takes place inside a rustic, dimly lit room with dirt floors. A player character, seen from behind wearing a yellow patterned cap and a pink and black striped shirt, is talking to Cranston, a tall, white ostrich villager with a red mask-like pattern around his eyes. Cranston is smiling and wearing a simple grey shirt with a green bandana. A dialogue box at the bottom of the screen shows Cranston saying, "Here, man! It's a moss ball! Enjoy, fvck boi!" In the background, there is a lit fish tank containing a single fish, a ceramic pot, a wooden table with a basket of fruit, and a bed with a colorful patterned rug.
January 18, 2026 at 1:24 AM
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Finished the last chapter of Unmasking for Life. I was crying throughout the reading, and I ended up journaling after to help get my thoughts better together. Where do I go from here to live a fully unmasked life? What are my priorities? What legacy do I want to leave? It's a lot to think about.
January 17, 2026 at 10:20 PM
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Post a picture YOU took, just a picture, NO description
A person with tattoos on their hands and arms holds a black skateboard with blue star and moon designs. They have short fingernails painted with alternating glittery orange and dark maroon polish. On the back of their left hand is a large tattoo of the Animal Crossing leaf, and their right hand features a similar leaf tattoo from Super Mario Bros. 3 in an orange autumnal shade. They are wearing a light pink t-shirt with a black line art illustration of flowers growing out of a book. Their arms are heavily tattooed, including a visible anime-style character on their left bicep.
January 17, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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It is good to have this show back. One of my all time favorites. This episode contains so much of what makes the show wonderful: slow pace, strong bonds, the past as it parallels the present, cool monsters, touching moments. Plus Mrs. Green Apple doing the opening song! 10/10
#Anime #AnimeWinter2026
A promotional poster for "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" featuring three characters descending into a cavernous, icy blue crystal environment. In the foreground, Frieren, an elf with long white pigtails, white and gold robes, and a staff topped with a red gem, floats downward while holding a large suitcase. Below her, Fern, a young woman with long purple hair and a dark cloak, and Stark, a young man with red hair and a red jacket, look upward. The background is filled with jagged, glowing blue crystal formations. Large white text at the bottom reads "FRIEREN" with the subtitle "Beyond Journey's End" below it.
January 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Didn't have a chance to mention it yet, but finished Project Hail Mary yesterday. I have my last buddy read discussion over it this evening.
January 16, 2026 at 9:10 PM