Sweet Basil
@sweetbasil.bsky.social
She/they/he, queer, nerd, and mom to humans, cats, and plants.
US Zone 6b
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." - ANAIS NIN
US Zone 6b
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." - ANAIS NIN
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Sweet Basil
@sweetbasil.bsky.social
· Oct 17
I'm your friendly, wholesome, neighborhood genderqueer.
I post about plants, mental health, gender, polyamory, nerd shit, and occasionally cute selfies that I will most likely delete later.
Former comics podcaster and critic that no longer creates content for my own mental well-being.
I post about plants, mental health, gender, polyamory, nerd shit, and occasionally cute selfies that I will most likely delete later.
Former comics podcaster and critic that no longer creates content for my own mental well-being.
November 13, 2025 at 4:01 AM
No is a full sentence.
November 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
No is a full sentence.
Today my sixth grade digital design students got to use the Wacom tablets for the first time.
They were so delighted. It was wonderful.
They were so delighted. It was wonderful.
November 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Today my sixth grade digital design students got to use the Wacom tablets for the first time.
They were so delighted. It was wonderful.
They were so delighted. It was wonderful.
Time to play Hades 2 hooked up to an IV
November 11, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Time to play Hades 2 hooked up to an IV
It's been well over six months since I last had an individual therapy session, but I made another appointment for tonight.
Processing all of the feelings involved in getting diagnosed with a chronic illness is a lot.
I'm looking forward to crying extensively.
Processing all of the feelings involved in getting diagnosed with a chronic illness is a lot.
I'm looking forward to crying extensively.
November 10, 2025 at 9:48 PM
It's been well over six months since I last had an individual therapy session, but I made another appointment for tonight.
Processing all of the feelings involved in getting diagnosed with a chronic illness is a lot.
I'm looking forward to crying extensively.
Processing all of the feelings involved in getting diagnosed with a chronic illness is a lot.
I'm looking forward to crying extensively.
This week I have my first Entyvio infusion.
I'm also nearly weaned off my SSRI, which has been very good for my gut, as long as I manage my anxiety.
Trying to find balance in my body and life.
I'm also nearly weaned off my SSRI, which has been very good for my gut, as long as I manage my anxiety.
Trying to find balance in my body and life.
November 9, 2025 at 11:26 PM
This week I have my first Entyvio infusion.
I'm also nearly weaned off my SSRI, which has been very good for my gut, as long as I manage my anxiety.
Trying to find balance in my body and life.
I'm also nearly weaned off my SSRI, which has been very good for my gut, as long as I manage my anxiety.
Trying to find balance in my body and life.
Today was a shitty Crohn's day. But tonight there's weed.
November 9, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Today was a shitty Crohn's day. But tonight there's weed.
The US felt like a slightly brighter place after election day this year, but it's still full of 🥶🥶 kidnapping caregivers in front of children.
Change can't come fast enough
Change can't come fast enough
November 8, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The US felt like a slightly brighter place after election day this year, but it's still full of 🥶🥶 kidnapping caregivers in front of children.
Change can't come fast enough
Change can't come fast enough
Been in a great mood since election day, which @kidcryptid.bsky.social pointed out because I'm back to randomly bursting into song.
November 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Been in a great mood since election day, which @kidcryptid.bsky.social pointed out because I'm back to randomly bursting into song.
One of my friends babies has been battling cancer this year and just got an all clear.
It's the best news.
It's the best news.
November 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
One of my friends babies has been battling cancer this year and just got an all clear.
It's the best news.
It's the best news.
"Live as if everything you do will eventually be known"
- Hugh Prather, Notes on Love and Courage
I love this book, but this quote made me strive to be my best while owning my mistakes.
Live life accountably and honestly. Give yourself grace in the face of mistakes, and let go of shame.
- Hugh Prather, Notes on Love and Courage
I love this book, but this quote made me strive to be my best while owning my mistakes.
Live life accountably and honestly. Give yourself grace in the face of mistakes, and let go of shame.
November 3, 2025 at 4:38 AM
"Live as if everything you do will eventually be known"
- Hugh Prather, Notes on Love and Courage
I love this book, but this quote made me strive to be my best while owning my mistakes.
Live life accountably and honestly. Give yourself grace in the face of mistakes, and let go of shame.
- Hugh Prather, Notes on Love and Courage
I love this book, but this quote made me strive to be my best while owning my mistakes.
Live life accountably and honestly. Give yourself grace in the face of mistakes, and let go of shame.
Kid said, 'hold my beer'
Tonight is a "get extra high, process feelings, and remove them from my body with a wand" evening
November 2, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Kid said, 'hold my beer'
Tonight is a "get extra high, process feelings, and remove them from my body with a wand" evening
November 2, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Tonight is a "get extra high, process feelings, and remove them from my body with a wand" evening
Spent the evening solo parenting with the energy to really connect with my kids.
Just one of those nights I hope I remember forever
Just one of those nights I hope I remember forever
October 31, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Spent the evening solo parenting with the energy to really connect with my kids.
Just one of those nights I hope I remember forever
Just one of those nights I hope I remember forever
Today was in fact the day. I'm a baddie with Crohn's Disease.
Let's hope today's the day 🤞🏻
October 29, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Today was in fact the day. I'm a baddie with Crohn's Disease.
Let's hope today's the day 🤞🏻
October 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Let's hope today's the day 🤞🏻
Finished painting the plague bearers tonight. Next up, the bases!
October 27, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Finished painting the plague bearers tonight. Next up, the bases!
Rolling credits on Stardew Valley
October 26, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Rolling credits on Stardew Valley
I had an MRI done that required me to drink a liter and a half of dye and have IV contrast.
Holy shit... My body is still recovering.
Holy shit... My body is still recovering.
October 24, 2025 at 12:41 AM
I had an MRI done that required me to drink a liter and a half of dye and have IV contrast.
Holy shit... My body is still recovering.
Holy shit... My body is still recovering.
My ten year old is going as his d&d character for Halloween 🥹🥹🥹
October 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
My ten year old is going as his d&d character for Halloween 🥹🥹🥹
There's a TikToker I like who was able to stop her anti anxiety medication for the first time after leaving her spouse.
I relate, because I feel like if I could leave the US political climate, I also would have exponentially less anxiety.
I relate, because I feel like if I could leave the US political climate, I also would have exponentially less anxiety.
October 22, 2025 at 1:21 PM
There's a TikToker I like who was able to stop her anti anxiety medication for the first time after leaving her spouse.
I relate, because I feel like if I could leave the US political climate, I also would have exponentially less anxiety.
I relate, because I feel like if I could leave the US political climate, I also would have exponentially less anxiety.
Cheering him on to the win in a boss battle
10/10 celebration
10/10 celebration
October 22, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Cheering him on to the win in a boss battle
10/10 celebration
10/10 celebration
Today a coworker stopped by my room just to ask me my favorite Pokemon because she wanted to give me cards.
My coworkers are better in Jersey, is what I'm saying.
My coworkers are better in Jersey, is what I'm saying.
October 22, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Today a coworker stopped by my room just to ask me my favorite Pokemon because she wanted to give me cards.
My coworkers are better in Jersey, is what I'm saying.
My coworkers are better in Jersey, is what I'm saying.