Beth H
@pineappledalek.bsky.social
They/them. Queer: Ace, Aro, gender unconfirmed
Christian: Methodist, progressive, deconstruction
Music talents: Mezzo Soprano, basic guitar, novice uke
Fan of: Psych, Quantum Leap, Star Trek, Doctor Who, P!nk, Semler
Christian: Methodist, progressive, deconstruction
Music talents: Mezzo Soprano, basic guitar, novice uke
Fan of: Psych, Quantum Leap, Star Trek, Doctor Who, P!nk, Semler
Every so often over the last few days, I remember that today would have been my dad's 75th anniversary & that he hated being reminded of his birthday so I shouldn't acknowledge it? Maybe I'll text my aunt (my dad's sister)
November 3, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Every so often over the last few days, I remember that today would have been my dad's 75th anniversary & that he hated being reminded of his birthday so I shouldn't acknowledge it? Maybe I'll text my aunt (my dad's sister)
Any good app alternatives for podcasts?
I keep seeing posts about what alternatives to use for listening to music, but I'm of the ND kind that only listens to one or two artists so already have songs downloaded as mp3s. I mostly use Sp*tify for listening to podcasts
I keep seeing posts about what alternatives to use for listening to music, but I'm of the ND kind that only listens to one or two artists so already have songs downloaded as mp3s. I mostly use Sp*tify for listening to podcasts
October 27, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Any good app alternatives for podcasts?
I keep seeing posts about what alternatives to use for listening to music, but I'm of the ND kind that only listens to one or two artists so already have songs downloaded as mp3s. I mostly use Sp*tify for listening to podcasts
I keep seeing posts about what alternatives to use for listening to music, but I'm of the ND kind that only listens to one or two artists so already have songs downloaded as mp3s. I mostly use Sp*tify for listening to podcasts
While wearing my Captain Kirk and tribbles costume, someone stopped and asked "Are you being attacked by tribbles?!"
Me: "Yes!"
Person: "Great! Well, not great that you're being attacked by tribbles but a great costume! Well done!"
Me: "Yes!"
Person: "Great! Well, not great that you're being attacked by tribbles but a great costume! Well done!"
October 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM
While wearing my Captain Kirk and tribbles costume, someone stopped and asked "Are you being attacked by tribbles?!"
Me: "Yes!"
Person: "Great! Well, not great that you're being attacked by tribbles but a great costume! Well done!"
Me: "Yes!"
Person: "Great! Well, not great that you're being attacked by tribbles but a great costume! Well done!"
#TAMW a 4 y/o randomly asks you "Are you a girl?" & you don't know what to say since you don't even know yourself but don't want to lie....
I ended up just saying "Sometimes, but not always". Her mom is on the church staff and seems to be advocating for more queer outreach/welcome
I ended up just saying "Sometimes, but not always". Her mom is on the church staff and seems to be advocating for more queer outreach/welcome
October 11, 2025 at 3:20 AM
#TAMW a 4 y/o randomly asks you "Are you a girl?" & you don't know what to say since you don't even know yourself but don't want to lie....
I ended up just saying "Sometimes, but not always". Her mom is on the church staff and seems to be advocating for more queer outreach/welcome
I ended up just saying "Sometimes, but not always". Her mom is on the church staff and seems to be advocating for more queer outreach/welcome
Just barely was able to get the covid vaccine yesterday by having the CVS minute clinic person enter my height & weight for BMI. So annoying
September 23, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Just barely was able to get the covid vaccine yesterday by having the CVS minute clinic person enter my height & weight for BMI. So annoying
I'm not feeling well today & probably should have called off sick. Then I wouldn't have been 30 mins late to work due to the bus breaking down & me walking to another bus line
September 16, 2025 at 12:50 PM
I'm not feeling well today & probably should have called off sick. Then I wouldn't have been 30 mins late to work due to the bus breaking down & me walking to another bus line
#TAMW you're trying to brown stir fry rice according to the package directions & you notice the numbers on the air purifier are quickly climbing....
Made it to over 500, so I took the rice off the heat as I added water. Now it's in the 90s & still falling
Made it to over 500, so I took the rice off the heat as I added water. Now it's in the 90s & still falling
September 1, 2025 at 10:58 PM
#TAMW you're trying to brown stir fry rice according to the package directions & you notice the numbers on the air purifier are quickly climbing....
Made it to over 500, so I took the rice off the heat as I added water. Now it's in the 90s & still falling
Made it to over 500, so I took the rice off the heat as I added water. Now it's in the 90s & still falling
Ugg, I hate performance reviews & having to defend myself.
I'm so glad that I elected to do a short 20min coffee meeting instead of an hour plus lunch meeting.
Unfortunately the company has elected to implement twice a year reviews so I'll have to do this again in 6 months
I'm so glad that I elected to do a short 20min coffee meeting instead of an hour plus lunch meeting.
Unfortunately the company has elected to implement twice a year reviews so I'll have to do this again in 6 months
August 28, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Ugg, I hate performance reviews & having to defend myself.
I'm so glad that I elected to do a short 20min coffee meeting instead of an hour plus lunch meeting.
Unfortunately the company has elected to implement twice a year reviews so I'll have to do this again in 6 months
I'm so glad that I elected to do a short 20min coffee meeting instead of an hour plus lunch meeting.
Unfortunately the company has elected to implement twice a year reviews so I'll have to do this again in 6 months
I just finished re-reading one of my own fanfics from years ago that I need to add to AO3 & omg it's so cute!
I might be aro (& ace) but I can write some really cute happy endings; although it is a struggle to get to them
I might be aro (& ace) but I can write some really cute happy endings; although it is a struggle to get to them
August 25, 2025 at 3:11 AM
I just finished re-reading one of my own fanfics from years ago that I need to add to AO3 & omg it's so cute!
I might be aro (& ace) but I can write some really cute happy endings; although it is a struggle to get to them
I might be aro (& ace) but I can write some really cute happy endings; although it is a struggle to get to them
Me: Since I'm moving, I should probably just order a new bed
My married sister: we have a spare solid wood bedframe if you want it
Me: Maybe, what size is it?
Sister: probably a queen
Me, an acearo single person: No thanks, it's a pretty small bedroom, so I think I'll stick with a twin bed
My married sister: we have a spare solid wood bedframe if you want it
Me: Maybe, what size is it?
Sister: probably a queen
Me, an acearo single person: No thanks, it's a pretty small bedroom, so I think I'll stick with a twin bed
August 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Me: Since I'm moving, I should probably just order a new bed
My married sister: we have a spare solid wood bedframe if you want it
Me: Maybe, what size is it?
Sister: probably a queen
Me, an acearo single person: No thanks, it's a pretty small bedroom, so I think I'll stick with a twin bed
My married sister: we have a spare solid wood bedframe if you want it
Me: Maybe, what size is it?
Sister: probably a queen
Me, an acearo single person: No thanks, it's a pretty small bedroom, so I think I'll stick with a twin bed
Today was one of those "I'm not feeling great but don't want my siblings to know so I'm gonna go to work anyways but am now regretting that decision" days.
Can't wait until I move, that'll be one less anxiety to worry about
Can't wait until I move, that'll be one less anxiety to worry about
August 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Today was one of those "I'm not feeling great but don't want my siblings to know so I'm gonna go to work anyways but am now regretting that decision" days.
Can't wait until I move, that'll be one less anxiety to worry about
Can't wait until I move, that'll be one less anxiety to worry about
Me while watching 30+ crows hanging out at the rapid station: Hitchcock's The Birds is such a creepy movie....hmm, maybe that's why I get super anxious in the butterfly room at the botanical gardens....
August 6, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Me while watching 30+ crows hanging out at the rapid station: Hitchcock's The Birds is such a creepy movie....hmm, maybe that's why I get super anxious in the butterfly room at the botanical gardens....
Youth leader just texted me info about Sunday school tomorrow & I just want to text back "Thanks! Now go to sleep" but I don't want him to know that I am also awake after 1:30am....
August 3, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Youth leader just texted me info about Sunday school tomorrow & I just want to text back "Thanks! Now go to sleep" but I don't want him to know that I am also awake after 1:30am....
My brother called at 5pm, says we got a water shut-off notice & asks if I could call the water company since he tried during lunch but was on hold. I found out the issue is that the sewer bill is overdue but I couldn't understand the person about how to resolve while landlord is out of the country
July 21, 2025 at 11:36 PM
My brother called at 5pm, says we got a water shut-off notice & asks if I could call the water company since he tried during lunch but was on hold. I found out the issue is that the sewer bill is overdue but I couldn't understand the person about how to resolve while landlord is out of the country
Trying not to get too frustrated by a lot of little things this first night of mission trip. Hopefully things get better
July 13, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Trying not to get too frustrated by a lot of little things this first night of mission trip. Hopefully things get better
Had a dream that I showed up to the mission trip with only half my stuff? Like I forgot to pack/bring a bunch of things.
Now I'm a little paranoid that I'll forget something major while packing & have to run home & miss something important
Now I'm a little paranoid that I'll forget something major while packing & have to run home & miss something important
July 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Had a dream that I showed up to the mission trip with only half my stuff? Like I forgot to pack/bring a bunch of things.
Now I'm a little paranoid that I'll forget something major while packing & have to run home & miss something important
Now I'm a little paranoid that I'll forget something major while packing & have to run home & miss something important
Me: Ugg, I have so much to do & still need to pack before leaving for mission trip tomorrow evening
Also me: First I'm gonna go on an hour bike ride before it gets too hot, but I'm actually gonna make it like 90mins (15.8 miles) & only stop b/c I have to log onto work at a specific time....
Also me: First I'm gonna go on an hour bike ride before it gets too hot, but I'm actually gonna make it like 90mins (15.8 miles) & only stop b/c I have to log onto work at a specific time....
July 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Me: Ugg, I have so much to do & still need to pack before leaving for mission trip tomorrow evening
Also me: First I'm gonna go on an hour bike ride before it gets too hot, but I'm actually gonna make it like 90mins (15.8 miles) & only stop b/c I have to log onto work at a specific time....
Also me: First I'm gonna go on an hour bike ride before it gets too hot, but I'm actually gonna make it like 90mins (15.8 miles) & only stop b/c I have to log onto work at a specific time....
Even though I've been consistently helping with the youth group for 3 years and one of the few regulars, it's still so weird for me to refer to myself as a youth leader when I'm reaching out to people
July 9, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Even though I've been consistently helping with the youth group for 3 years and one of the few regulars, it's still so weird for me to refer to myself as a youth leader when I'm reaching out to people
Currently watching the live stream of a reinstatement service for two queer clergy of the UMC and it's making me more emotional than I expected even though I don't know either of them
The UMC (& other churches) has done so much harm & this is barely a dent in the process of healing & reconciliation
The UMC (& other churches) has done so much harm & this is barely a dent in the process of healing & reconciliation
July 6, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Currently watching the live stream of a reinstatement service for two queer clergy of the UMC and it's making me more emotional than I expected even though I don't know either of them
The UMC (& other churches) has done so much harm & this is barely a dent in the process of healing & reconciliation
The UMC (& other churches) has done so much harm & this is barely a dent in the process of healing & reconciliation
I've been doing more biking, mostly stationary bikes, & this weekend I went outside in 80*- 87* heat for an hour plus. Yesterday I did 9.3 miles but had to walk my bike up several hills. Today I picked a route where I only had one hill that I had to walk up & did 11.65 miles but ran out of water
July 5, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I've been doing more biking, mostly stationary bikes, & this weekend I went outside in 80*- 87* heat for an hour plus. Yesterday I did 9.3 miles but had to walk my bike up several hills. Today I picked a route where I only had one hill that I had to walk up & did 11.65 miles but ran out of water
I'm pet sitting two German Shepherd mutts this week & the bigger dog likes to sleep on the bed near my legs like my Ernie used to do 🥲
June 30, 2025 at 12:23 PM
I'm pet sitting two German Shepherd mutts this week & the bigger dog likes to sleep on the bed near my legs like my Ernie used to do 🥲
10 years ago, my mom unexpectedly died & it changed my life so much, including making me question God and my beliefs. While I still have not completely "reconstructed" yet, I stand on a more firm foundation
June 28, 2025 at 11:51 PM
10 years ago, my mom unexpectedly died & it changed my life so much, including making me question God and my beliefs. While I still have not completely "reconstructed" yet, I stand on a more firm foundation
I can't believe that it's been 3 years since I started at my professional job. Definitely been some moments when I wanted to quit.
Let's see if I can make it another year....
Let's see if I can make it another year....
June 12, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I can't believe that it's been 3 years since I started at my professional job. Definitely been some moments when I wanted to quit.
Let's see if I can make it another year....
Let's see if I can make it another year....
I haven't interacted with my godfather in about 10 years b/c he's a homophobic conservative Christian
He occasionally leaves fb comments that don't make sense. It's been months (years?) since he last commented on a post of mine & today he sent me a FB message that just says:
4 "U" (his name)
He occasionally leaves fb comments that don't make sense. It's been months (years?) since he last commented on a post of mine & today he sent me a FB message that just says:
4 "U" (his name)
June 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I haven't interacted with my godfather in about 10 years b/c he's a homophobic conservative Christian
He occasionally leaves fb comments that don't make sense. It's been months (years?) since he last commented on a post of mine & today he sent me a FB message that just says:
4 "U" (his name)
He occasionally leaves fb comments that don't make sense. It's been months (years?) since he last commented on a post of mine & today he sent me a FB message that just says:
4 "U" (his name)
Hit 20k steps today & don't feel as tired as I thought I would, esp since most days I barely get 5k
June 8, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Hit 20k steps today & don't feel as tired as I thought I would, esp since most days I barely get 5k