Chris Banaszek 🏳️🌈
@chrisbanaszek.bsky.social
He/him, gay, Houston TX, introvert, weather/space geek, LEGO AFOL, cooking, cat dad (Tornado & Cirrus), social anxiety, mental health advocate, empathetic, epileptic, photography, always cooking Thai food 😋🤤 Who's coming over for dinner? 👀🤗 Emoji user 🥳😜
I spotted a face-off at the local AMC this afternoon. I wonder who won the duel? 🤨🤔
November 14, 2025 at 10:37 PM
I spotted a face-off at the local AMC this afternoon. I wonder who won the duel? 🤨🤔
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Some areas have pet food banks, even mobile ones.
November 8, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Some areas have pet food banks, even mobile ones.
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Just hit 40 pre-launch followers, which is almost twice as many as my last campaign! 😍 Can we hit 50?
If you like queer, dark fantasy with South East Asian influences about overthrowing tyrants, this book is for you!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rdp...
If you like queer, dark fantasy with South East Asian influences about overthrowing tyrants, this book is for you!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rdp...
November 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Just hit 40 pre-launch followers, which is almost twice as many as my last campaign! 😍 Can we hit 50?
If you like queer, dark fantasy with South East Asian influences about overthrowing tyrants, this book is for you!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rdp...
If you like queer, dark fantasy with South East Asian influences about overthrowing tyrants, this book is for you!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rdp...
This is how Cirrus greeted our friend who was taking care of the kitties while we were out of town. Look at those eyes! A mix between terrified and crazy!! 😂😭 He truly is our wild child!
October 30, 2025 at 6:25 PM
This is how Cirrus greeted our friend who was taking care of the kitties while we were out of town. Look at those eyes! A mix between terrified and crazy!! 😂😭 He truly is our wild child!
Scranton, I am IN YOU! (Still have never seen The Office, btw). This area is my hometown, not just a TV show town 😌 (I’m actually from Wilkes-Barre)
October 25, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Scranton, I am IN YOU! (Still have never seen The Office, btw). This area is my hometown, not just a TV show town 😌 (I’m actually from Wilkes-Barre)
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I'm running a Kickstarter campaign for the relaunch of my queer, epic fantasy series 'The Tides That Reign!'
These Author Preferred Editions will include new artwork, story notes, and more! Plus, it will be the first chance to get your hands on BOOK 3!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rdp...
These Author Preferred Editions will include new artwork, story notes, and more! Plus, it will be the first chance to get your hands on BOOK 3!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rdp...
Coming soon: The Tides That Reign: Books I - III
The deluxe, Author's Preferred Editions for the initial three installments in the queer, dark epic fantasy saga The Tides That Reign.
www.kickstarter.com
October 23, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I'm running a Kickstarter campaign for the relaunch of my queer, epic fantasy series 'The Tides That Reign!'
These Author Preferred Editions will include new artwork, story notes, and more! Plus, it will be the first chance to get your hands on BOOK 3!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rdp...
These Author Preferred Editions will include new artwork, story notes, and more! Plus, it will be the first chance to get your hands on BOOK 3!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rdp...
Just got my vaccines, and am ready for my trip to PA in a few weeks for a wedding. It’ll be my first time back in PA/also visiting my mom in over 6 years!
Sadly, aside from my mom and niece, everyone else I reached out to either didn’t reply or didn’t see the message, so I won’t see anyone else 😭🤷♂️🫠
Sadly, aside from my mom and niece, everyone else I reached out to either didn’t reply or didn’t see the message, so I won’t see anyone else 😭🤷♂️🫠
a cartoon character from south park is sitting at a table with a mug of beer
Alt: A cartoon character from south park is sitting at a table with a mug of beer, with the text “It’s like nobody cares!”
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October 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Just got my vaccines, and am ready for my trip to PA in a few weeks for a wedding. It’ll be my first time back in PA/also visiting my mom in over 6 years!
Sadly, aside from my mom and niece, everyone else I reached out to either didn’t reply or didn’t see the message, so I won’t see anyone else 😭🤷♂️🫠
Sadly, aside from my mom and niece, everyone else I reached out to either didn’t reply or didn’t see the message, so I won’t see anyone else 😭🤷♂️🫠
When the last pair of walking sneakers that you have are coming apart at the seams, but you can’t afford to buy a new pair, so you put on a really old pair (that isn’t yet falling apart) that are a half size too small… it’s okay, at least I don’t walk like 6-10 miles a day 🙄🥴😖
a cartoon character with a book on a rock
Alt: A scene depicting Adventure Time, with Finn and Jake in the Ice Kingdom. Finn has his shirt over his face, and he throws 4 mittens/socks/shoes towards Jake, who does a backflip in the air while they land on all of his feet/paws (Jake is a dog), then lands on 2 feet next to a book on a rock on the ground. Jake is me, wishing I had shoes that fit me 😋
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October 14, 2025 at 8:34 PM
When the last pair of walking sneakers that you have are coming apart at the seams, but you can’t afford to buy a new pair, so you put on a really old pair (that isn’t yet falling apart) that are a half size too small… it’s okay, at least I don’t walk like 6-10 miles a day 🙄🥴😖
If you have any Penn State fans in your life, please check on them, they are not okay right now. It’s me, I’m Penn State fan 🥺 What an absolutely terrible 3 week stretch for this football program.
I really feel for Allar. Despite the issues, he’s given his all. What a disaster! 😭 #WeAre #PSU 🏈
I really feel for Allar. Despite the issues, he’s given his all. What a disaster! 😭 #WeAre #PSU 🏈
October 12, 2025 at 2:19 AM
What is your horror movie roll?
They really nailed mine! 😂 Just kidding.. I would have done it for realz, but I kept getting the one about having big titties 🤷♂️
They really nailed mine! 😂 Just kidding.. I would have done it for realz, but I kept getting the one about having big titties 🤷♂️
October 9, 2025 at 4:16 PM
What is your horror movie roll?
They really nailed mine! 😂 Just kidding.. I would have done it for realz, but I kept getting the one about having big titties 🤷♂️
They really nailed mine! 😂 Just kidding.. I would have done it for realz, but I kept getting the one about having big titties 🤷♂️
Tornado, and my left hand, say hello! Such a cute, good boy enjoying his windowsill 🥰🥹
October 8, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Tornado, and my left hand, say hello! Such a cute, good boy enjoying his windowsill 🥰🥹
Just moved an old piece of furniture at a friend’s house, and saw a daddy long legs, and a large circle of baby spiders all around it. I didn’t get to take a picture, as they were moving pretty quickly, but it looked something like this. How’s your Monday going? 😜🕷️
October 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Just moved an old piece of furniture at a friend’s house, and saw a daddy long legs, and a large circle of baby spiders all around it. I didn’t get to take a picture, as they were moving pretty quickly, but it looked something like this. How’s your Monday going? 😜🕷️
Well, at least the #RedSox made it to the playoffs this year, so it’s a step in the right direction. But when you can’t easily score runs, and your pitching crew is depleted and overworked, the result is… 😬 At least they didn’t get swept 🤷♂️ Here’s to next year!
October 3, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Well, at least the #RedSox made it to the playoffs this year, so it’s a step in the right direction. But when you can’t easily score runs, and your pitching crew is depleted and overworked, the result is… 😬 At least they didn’t get swept 🤷♂️ Here’s to next year!
You know… if you put on OFF! and then stand in the sun for a while, you almost feel like what I presume a rotisserie chicken or turkey would feel like. I could feel my skin crisping up! Now I’m hungry for a rotisserie chicken 🍗
two roasted turkeys are sitting on trays on a grill outside
Alt: two roasted birds are spinning around on the rotisserie, with pans underneath to catch the drippings
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October 2, 2025 at 5:32 PM
You know… if you put on OFF! and then stand in the sun for a while, you almost feel like what I presume a rotisserie chicken or turkey would feel like. I could feel my skin crisping up! Now I’m hungry for a rotisserie chicken 🍗
Cleaning out someone’s garage in the late summer heat (yes, it’s still hot in Texas in October), while hopped up on cold medication after being sick for 8 days, is certainly an experience!
Do I recommend said experience? No, no I do not. 😵💫🥴😮💨🫨
Do I recommend said experience? No, no I do not. 😵💫🥴😮💨🫨
a cat is sitting on a bed playing with a pink toy .
Alt: A cat is sitting on a bed, and someone puts a pink flower on its head, and it goes through a wormhole or something (I have no idea what exactly this GIF is trying to emulate, but I am here for it)!
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October 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Cleaning out someone’s garage in the late summer heat (yes, it’s still hot in Texas in October), while hopped up on cold medication after being sick for 8 days, is certainly an experience!
Do I recommend said experience? No, no I do not. 😵💫🥴😮💨🫨
Do I recommend said experience? No, no I do not. 😵💫🥴😮💨🫨
My birthday this year was weird. Maybe because it fell on Monday? 🤷♂️ My mom almost forgot, 2 of 3 siblings didn’t say anything, first year not getting a single card, several close friends missed it, etc.
But I refuse to let that spoil all the wonderful messages I received! Thank you all who did 🥹❤️🫂
But I refuse to let that spoil all the wonderful messages I received! Thank you all who did 🥹❤️🫂
September 26, 2025 at 1:54 AM
My birthday this year was weird. Maybe because it fell on Monday? 🤷♂️ My mom almost forgot, 2 of 3 siblings didn’t say anything, first year not getting a single card, several close friends missed it, etc.
But I refuse to let that spoil all the wonderful messages I received! Thank you all who did 🥹❤️🫂
But I refuse to let that spoil all the wonderful messages I received! Thank you all who did 🥹❤️🫂
And here’s a better shot of the after-birthday double rainbow over my house!! 🥳😍
September 24, 2025 at 1:49 AM
And here’s a better shot of the after-birthday double rainbow over my house!! 🥳😍
Another view of the amazing mammatus clouds! 🤩
September 24, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Another view of the amazing mammatus clouds! 🤩
When it’s your birthday (yesterday), you can make yourself 2 carrot cakes if you want, and nobody can tell you how much icing is too much (there is no such thing)! Wishing some of y’all were here to celebrate and share cake with! 🥳🎂❤️
September 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
When it’s your birthday (yesterday), you can make yourself 2 carrot cakes if you want, and nobody can tell you how much icing is too much (there is no such thing)! Wishing some of y’all were here to celebrate and share cake with! 🥳🎂❤️
Thinking about the number 45, on this 22nd day of the 9th month. Happy Fall, Happy Autumn Equinox, Happy Hobbit Day, Happy National Ice Cream Cone Day, Happy 45th Birthday to Me, Happy National Brown Butter Day, and so on, and so forth… Celebrate as you see fit! 🥳👀😁
September 23, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Thinking about the number 45, on this 22nd day of the 9th month. Happy Fall, Happy Autumn Equinox, Happy Hobbit Day, Happy National Ice Cream Cone Day, Happy 45th Birthday to Me, Happy National Brown Butter Day, and so on, and so forth… Celebrate as you see fit! 🥳👀😁
Heading to go see the Demon Slayer movie in Dolby with a pretty full theater - so excited!! 🥳👀🤩
a computer generated image of a sword in a dark room
Alt: A scene from Demon Slayer showing falling into the Infinity Castle, with a sword falling, and a hand reaching out to grab it.
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September 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Heading to go see the Demon Slayer movie in Dolby with a pretty full theater - so excited!! 🥳👀🤩
Trying to disconnect an old bathroom sink, so I can remove the vanity/sink, and replace them (for a friend), and it’s been incredibly unsuccessful 😬 It’s about 45 years old (as old as me), and there’s a lot of rust, corrosion, and weird stuff… I am going to need a full body massage after this 😭
a man in a black shirt is laying on the floor with the words send help written above him
Alt: A man in a black shirt is laying on the floor with the words “send help”
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September 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Trying to disconnect an old bathroom sink, so I can remove the vanity/sink, and replace them (for a friend), and it’s been incredibly unsuccessful 😬 It’s about 45 years old (as old as me), and there’s a lot of rust, corrosion, and weird stuff… I am going to need a full body massage after this 😭
Since this was such a huge hit on my close-friends Instagram list (might have garnered a dozen or so likes - I’m a star!), I figured I’d share here as well.
Caesar salad (homemade dressing), me, and who? 👀🥺 It was honestly such a ridiculously large salad haha. But it was soooo good! 🤤
Caesar salad (homemade dressing), me, and who? 👀🥺 It was honestly such a ridiculously large salad haha. But it was soooo good! 🤤
September 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Since this was such a huge hit on my close-friends Instagram list (might have garnered a dozen or so likes - I’m a star!), I figured I’d share here as well.
Caesar salad (homemade dressing), me, and who? 👀🥺 It was honestly such a ridiculously large salad haha. But it was soooo good! 🤤
Caesar salad (homemade dressing), me, and who? 👀🥺 It was honestly such a ridiculously large salad haha. But it was soooo good! 🤤