Benjamin "Bean" Berg
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Benjamin "Bean" Berg
@bimby97.bsky.social
Austin YIMBY and transit advocate 🏗️ 🏢🏙️🌉🛤️🚈🚝
The capacity to do great things in a single human alone is fucking amazing. We have so much power and agency (when we realize it) to change the world around us. Even if it's one small step at a time.
February 10, 2025 at 10:20 PM
No shame in doing what you find is best for yourself!

Here in the South, I've been able to spend much more time outdoors, walking to places, taking the bus, etc. since the weather is tolerable. I've never used my car so little.

Just like the seasons, we all take turns doing our part.
February 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
1. Limit points of access. I only use my laptop for social media.

2. Redirecting bored energy into adjacent areas. For example, I am working on an online certification during my free time.

3. Slowing down life. Bus rides and the walks that pair with them have been great for keeping me grounded!
February 7, 2025 at 12:04 AM
With that being said, I also think that social media still has a role to play in day to day life.

The real crux is finding a way to use it responsibly so that I am getting true benefit out of it, and not just endlessly scrolling. What i've found works best is as follows

Cont...
February 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Thanks for block walking, Parker!

Wish I could have done the same.
December 8, 2024 at 1:47 PM
Yucky outside, but very cozy inside!
December 7, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Sick pics!
November 29, 2024 at 8:19 PM
There isn’t a “one size fits all” answer, but I know affordable housing is one of the biggest roadblocks to my immediate circle when it comes to the idea of having kids.

Raising a child is out of the conversation for us until they can afford to own the roof over our head.
November 25, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Super lame of her to do that.

Wasting tax payer money for no reason.
November 22, 2024 at 2:24 AM
Build baby build! 😎

So glad We have a YIMBY mayor and city council. Hopefully we can make more headway on zoning reform!
November 15, 2024 at 1:20 PM