ti zhang
@zerochilltea.bsky.social
any | staff site reliability engineer with roots in SWE | Daoist,artist, writer, musician,complex systems thinker | soft,like the ocean is soft. gentle,like the sun could be gentle | www.nombiezinja.com | married, long distance, not poly | parent
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ti zhang
@zerochilltea.bsky.social
· Mar 22
i need to restate this periodically: i dont capitalize & often mess up my grammar bc it is part of my personal activism:w/ my words i challenge the subconscious idea we all have that associates perfect grammar & lang presentation w valuable ideas and content, bc that association is classist & racist
new pinned post:i observe & analyze the intersection of tech,world news,gender,history,and media consumption.
u will see a lot of thoughts,some art & music,cat photos,and occasional selfies.
also re: my writing style: bsky.app/profile/zero...
oh & i love videogames,fountain pens,loud music
u will see a lot of thoughts,some art & music,cat photos,and occasional selfies.
also re: my writing style: bsky.app/profile/zero...
oh & i love videogames,fountain pens,loud music
happy new year! 🧧🧨💰
February 17, 2026 at 5:58 AM
happy new year! 🧧🧨💰
ok valentine’s day post lmaoooooooooooo
February 15, 2026 at 1:34 AM
ok valentine’s day post lmaoooooooooooo
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From Floydtown to your town! 🎺💛
The Minneapolis brass band bringing joy amid grief: ‘When people see us playing, it gives them hope’
Brass Solidarity was formed after George Floyd’s murder, and now also marks the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti at its weekly meetup
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:19 AM
From Floydtown to your town! 🎺💛
man i feel so bad for all the folks in US who love their country and have to watch it do stuff like..this. it really sucks. im so sorry.
February 14, 2026 at 4:44 AM
man i feel so bad for all the folks in US who love their country and have to watch it do stuff like..this. it really sucks. im so sorry.
www.reddit.com/r/Heroku/com... former colleague posted blog to reddit and it got an unproductive comment. cool surprise to see ppl defending me, usually i do that for others they used to be like “release the ti” whenever someone needs me to Say Thing but it’s neat to be on the receiving end
testacctone's comment on "Heroku Is Not Dead — Things"
Explore this conversation and more from the Heroku community
www.reddit.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:36 AM
www.reddit.com/r/Heroku/com... former colleague posted blog to reddit and it got an unproductive comment. cool surprise to see ppl defending me, usually i do that for others they used to be like “release the ti” whenever someone needs me to Say Thing but it’s neat to be on the receiving end
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In incredible news, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women."
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
European Parliament Votes Overwhelmingly For "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women"
The resolution, though nonbinding, is a significant shot at those who seek to erode transgender rights on the continent.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
In incredible news, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women."
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
i asked spouse if i can take a bite of their sandwich and they said yes
February 13, 2026 at 7:49 PM
i asked spouse if i can take a bite of their sandwich and they said yes
it's easier to talk about decolonization with enlightened white folks who are aware than it is to talk about it with your own people with internalized stuffs (this has _nothing_ to do with tech this is not a subtweet this is a parent tweet)
February 12, 2026 at 5:18 AM
it's easier to talk about decolonization with enlightened white folks who are aware than it is to talk about it with your own people with internalized stuffs (this has _nothing_ to do with tech this is not a subtweet this is a parent tweet)
watching boxd.it/n4VA and i like the vibes of criticism of bad parenting à la nightmare on elm street style and i like the entertainment etc and the head nods to diff films but whyyyy why this is the most racistly cast horror movie i’ve seen in a while
The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020)
Two years after defeating a satanic cult led by his babysitter Bee, Cole's trying to forget his past and focus on surviving high school. But when old enemies unexpectedly return, Cole will once again ...
boxd.it
February 12, 2026 at 1:39 AM
watching boxd.it/n4VA and i like the vibes of criticism of bad parenting à la nightmare on elm street style and i like the entertainment etc and the head nods to diff films but whyyyy why this is the most racistly cast horror movie i’ve seen in a while
TIL about global water shortage from the comment section of this one tiktok about the water wars vt.tiktok.com/ZSm8wrtqY/
February 11, 2026 at 4:25 AM
TIL about global water shortage from the comment section of this one tiktok about the water wars vt.tiktok.com/ZSm8wrtqY/
ok but i don’t wanna host my own everything and now add “host ur own groupchat” to the list 🥲
February 10, 2026 at 12:46 AM
ok but i don’t wanna host my own everything and now add “host ur own groupchat” to the list 🥲
btw there’s a need-to-know section behind basic-auth linked in this, msg me for the password if u r a trusted person and i haven’t sent u the access yet
this piece was written two days ago, reviewed by inner circles, edited repeatedly, and now has a secret section of notes for friends only. i almost didn't want to share it(it's so intimate), but i think i should because the lessons here benefit everyone in tech: nombiezinja.com/word-things/...
Heroku Is Not Dead — Things
When I read the blog https://www.heroku.com/blog/an-update-on-heroku/ , I had also thought Heroku was done. Then I talked to my friends who still work there, and I don't think Heroku is dead. I a...
nombiezinja.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:44 PM
btw there’s a need-to-know section behind basic-auth linked in this, msg me for the password if u r a trusted person and i haven’t sent u the access yet
truly don’t know how to feel about the exec that published the original update that threw everyone into confusion reacting to this post on linkedin
this piece was written two days ago, reviewed by inner circles, edited repeatedly, and now has a secret section of notes for friends only. i almost didn't want to share it(it's so intimate), but i think i should because the lessons here benefit everyone in tech: nombiezinja.com/word-things/...
Heroku Is Not Dead — Things
When I read the blog https://www.heroku.com/blog/an-update-on-heroku/ , I had also thought Heroku was done. Then I talked to my friends who still work there, and I don't think Heroku is dead. I a...
nombiezinja.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:35 PM
truly don’t know how to feel about the exec that published the original update that threw everyone into confusion reacting to this post on linkedin
(at blood panel place waiting, hungy) why they have to take all this blood i just made the blood D:
February 9, 2026 at 7:31 PM
(at blood panel place waiting, hungy) why they have to take all this blood i just made the blood D:
this piece was written two days ago, reviewed by inner circles, edited repeatedly, and now has a secret section of notes for friends only. i almost didn't want to share it(it's so intimate), but i think i should because the lessons here benefit everyone in tech: nombiezinja.com/word-things/...
Heroku Is Not Dead — Things
When I read the blog https://www.heroku.com/blog/an-update-on-heroku/ , I had also thought Heroku was done. Then I talked to my friends who still work there, and I don't think Heroku is dead. I a...
nombiezinja.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:37 AM
this piece was written two days ago, reviewed by inner circles, edited repeatedly, and now has a secret section of notes for friends only. i almost didn't want to share it(it's so intimate), but i think i should because the lessons here benefit everyone in tech: nombiezinja.com/word-things/...
i finished writing it and ppl reviewed it and i edited it over and over and now there is a secret section too for closer ppl and there is a blog out for the public, now i must post it. but i feel so.. weird about posting it. it's a very intimate piece. i almost dont even want to share
i am have the big feelings about the heroku stuffs
February 8, 2026 at 11:52 PM
i finished writing it and ppl reviewed it and i edited it over and over and now there is a secret section too for closer ppl and there is a blog out for the public, now i must post it. but i feel so.. weird about posting it. it's a very intimate piece. i almost dont even want to share
i just got spouse socks which is a big deal because apparently tall ppl with big feet don't get good socks???? anyways i did research i cannot believe this person spent their whole life not knowing what a nice feeling a cozy pair of socks are aaaaaaaaaaa socks are good gifts i insist
February 8, 2026 at 6:39 AM
i just got spouse socks which is a big deal because apparently tall ppl with big feet don't get good socks???? anyways i did research i cannot believe this person spent their whole life not knowing what a nice feeling a cozy pair of socks are aaaaaaaaaaa socks are good gifts i insist
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Hey fellow Canadians, if you've been watching people raise emergency rent funds for Minneapolis and thinking "I would pitch in but we don't have Venmo" here is a fundraiser taking Paypal!
This fundraiser was so successful that I’m doing another one! The extra funds that were set for the first family went towards the second family’s total rent need. Let’s keep it going!
I am now raising rent funds for another Minneapolis family who has been impacted by ICE. For this family, the remaining need is $775.
Can we make this happen for them today? I believe in us & will post receipts!
V: @Ian-Coldwater
CA: $iancoldwater
PP: @coldwater
Please help and share!
Thank you 💖
Can we make this happen for them today? I believe in us & will post receipts!
V: @Ian-Coldwater
CA: $iancoldwater
PP: @coldwater
Please help and share!
Thank you 💖
February 5, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Hey fellow Canadians, if you've been watching people raise emergency rent funds for Minneapolis and thinking "I would pitch in but we don't have Venmo" here is a fundraiser taking Paypal!
Reposted by ti zhang
Working in coordination with standwithminnesota.com, I’m raising rent funds for Minneapolis immigrant families in need. We now have a $5000 match offer (!) and are going to help as many families as we can to stay housed today.
V: @Ian-Coldwater
CA: $iancoldwater
PP: @coldwater
Thank you so much! 🌷
V: @Ian-Coldwater
CA: $iancoldwater
PP: @coldwater
Thank you so much! 🌷
February 5, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Working in coordination with standwithminnesota.com, I’m raising rent funds for Minneapolis immigrant families in need. We now have a $5000 match offer (!) and are going to help as many families as we can to stay housed today.
V: @Ian-Coldwater
CA: $iancoldwater
PP: @coldwater
Thank you so much! 🌷
V: @Ian-Coldwater
CA: $iancoldwater
PP: @coldwater
Thank you so much! 🌷
man not the ietf mailing list having deteriorated experiences cuz the LLM bots are responding to emails lol is this the cyberpunk world we deserve
February 8, 2026 at 2:29 AM
man not the ietf mailing list having deteriorated experiences cuz the LLM bots are responding to emails lol is this the cyberpunk world we deserve
i am have the big feelings about the heroku stuffs
February 6, 2026 at 10:48 PM
i am have the big feelings about the heroku stuffs
friend: how's the job hunt going
me: i haven't been job hunting
me: jobs hunt me
me: jobs haunt me, in fact
logging into linkedin to find 4 recruiter msgs which i am grateful for(and 2 r actually interesting to me) but i must get my own thing going b4 i go back to salaried full time stuff
me: i haven't been job hunting
me: jobs hunt me
me: jobs haunt me, in fact
logging into linkedin to find 4 recruiter msgs which i am grateful for(and 2 r actually interesting to me) but i must get my own thing going b4 i go back to salaried full time stuff
February 3, 2026 at 1:58 AM
friend: how's the job hunt going
me: i haven't been job hunting
me: jobs hunt me
me: jobs haunt me, in fact
logging into linkedin to find 4 recruiter msgs which i am grateful for(and 2 r actually interesting to me) but i must get my own thing going b4 i go back to salaried full time stuff
me: i haven't been job hunting
me: jobs hunt me
me: jobs haunt me, in fact
logging into linkedin to find 4 recruiter msgs which i am grateful for(and 2 r actually interesting to me) but i must get my own thing going b4 i go back to salaried full time stuff
not me this is why i got rid of my twitter account no internet nemesis for me thank u i like to be at peace
by the age of 38 you should have at least one bsky nemesis
February 2, 2026 at 11:52 PM
not me this is why i got rid of my twitter account no internet nemesis for me thank u i like to be at peace