Christian W.
@chrisinpm.bsky.social
Fat. Cranky. Bitter. But my friends say I'm hilarious, so there's that.
This weekend I called out a "go back to your own country" hater on the public bus. Glad I spoke up but angry I was the only person on the bus who did.
November 10, 2025 at 11:25 AM
This weekend I called out a "go back to your own country" hater on the public bus. Glad I spoke up but angry I was the only person on the bus who did.
Woke up to the American election headlines I wanted to see.
November 5, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Woke up to the American election headlines I wanted to see.
I had a personal epiphany on my walk home from work. I am drawn to people who are empathic, such as one of my new coworkers who's become my work buddy. And I realized it's because I subconsciously seek what I didn't have when I was a kid. The moment was both enlightening and depressing.
November 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I had a personal epiphany on my walk home from work. I am drawn to people who are empathic, such as one of my new coworkers who's become my work buddy. And I realized it's because I subconsciously seek what I didn't have when I was a kid. The moment was both enlightening and depressing.
Saturday, attended a counter-protest against a far right demonstration. This Saturday, a trans rights rally.
October 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Saturday, attended a counter-protest against a far right demonstration. This Saturday, a trans rights rally.
Found a cozy apartment in Oxford that I'll be moving into next week. It's an easy commute to my new job that I begin in early October. Looking forward to settling in and getting on with the rest of my life.
September 5, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Found a cozy apartment in Oxford that I'll be moving into next week. It's an easy commute to my new job that I begin in early October. Looking forward to settling in and getting on with the rest of my life.
I love the weather here. The next 7 days the temps will be 68F to 72F. ❤️
August 28, 2025 at 11:46 AM
I love the weather here. The next 7 days the temps will be 68F to 72F. ❤️
Out and about in Oxford, looking at apartments near where I'll be working.
August 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Out and about in Oxford, looking at apartments near where I'll be working.
Received a job offer. Next comes finding a place to live long term. While happy to remain in the beautiful city of Oxford, it's an expensive place to live.
August 24, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Received a job offer. Next comes finding a place to live long term. While happy to remain in the beautiful city of Oxford, it's an expensive place to live.
Two 2nd round onsite job interviews last week, two more next week. Hopefully something breaks soon.
August 20, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Two 2nd round onsite job interviews last week, two more next week. Hopefully something breaks soon.
I am stuffed full of good food, happy, and sleepy. That is all.
August 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I am stuffed full of good food, happy, and sleepy. That is all.
Today a man walking his dog saw me looking at the doggo with a big goofy smile and asked it I wanted to pet him. His pup was a loveable guy name Rusty, and it absolutely made my day.
August 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Today a man walking his dog saw me looking at the doggo with a big goofy smile and asked it I wanted to pet him. His pup was a loveable guy name Rusty, and it absolutely made my day.
I am cautiously optimistic that this week things are finally moving on the job front. Hiring managers are returning from vacation, and the EU and UK tariff agreements give some much needed clarity to business operations. This week is packed with interviews.
July 29, 2025 at 6:17 PM
I am cautiously optimistic that this week things are finally moving on the job front. Hiring managers are returning from vacation, and the EU and UK tariff agreements give some much needed clarity to business operations. This week is packed with interviews.
Wanting prosperity and success is an admirable personal goal.
What's wrong is when you take it at the expense of others.
What's wrong is when you take it at the expense of others.
July 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Wanting prosperity and success is an admirable personal goal.
What's wrong is when you take it at the expense of others.
What's wrong is when you take it at the expense of others.
"Is it odd that I've not experienced any kind of homesickness?"
I thought about that while walking about Oxford. Perhaps my heart and soul left America before my body did.
Hopefully I'll find work soon. I'm eager to get on with the rest of my life.
I thought about that while walking about Oxford. Perhaps my heart and soul left America before my body did.
Hopefully I'll find work soon. I'm eager to get on with the rest of my life.
July 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
"Is it odd that I've not experienced any kind of homesickness?"
I thought about that while walking about Oxford. Perhaps my heart and soul left America before my body did.
Hopefully I'll find work soon. I'm eager to get on with the rest of my life.
I thought about that while walking about Oxford. Perhaps my heart and soul left America before my body did.
Hopefully I'll find work soon. I'm eager to get on with the rest of my life.
It's inevitable that I will encounter someone who isn't, but everyone I've met in Oxford so far has been genuinely friendly and helpful.
July 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
It's inevitable that I will encounter someone who isn't, but everyone I've met in Oxford so far has been genuinely friendly and helpful.
Oxford's hot today! Thankfully, 0% humidity, so 91F is much more tolerable. Got out before noon for a pint of cider and a light lunch.
June 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Oxford's hot today! Thankfully, 0% humidity, so 91F is much more tolerable. Got out before noon for a pint of cider and a light lunch.
Since leaving America I've had a lot of mixed emotions. But while I've been a little depressed, it's the normal, homesick kind, and mild.
I will be much better when I've found a job and know exactly where I'll be living.
I will be much better when I've found a job and know exactly where I'll be living.
June 25, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Since leaving America I've had a lot of mixed emotions. But while I've been a little depressed, it's the normal, homesick kind, and mild.
I will be much better when I've found a job and know exactly where I'll be living.
I will be much better when I've found a job and know exactly where I'll be living.
Because of the character limits on Bluesky, this post can't be as long as the one I shared in other social media.
Summary: I have fled the US. I do not intend to return. I am in Oxford, UK on a monthly lease and will move to wherever I find a job (Ireland or UK).
Summary: I have fled the US. I do not intend to return. I am in Oxford, UK on a monthly lease and will move to wherever I find a job (Ireland or UK).
June 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Because of the character limits on Bluesky, this post can't be as long as the one I shared in other social media.
Summary: I have fled the US. I do not intend to return. I am in Oxford, UK on a monthly lease and will move to wherever I find a job (Ireland or UK).
Summary: I have fled the US. I do not intend to return. I am in Oxford, UK on a monthly lease and will move to wherever I find a job (Ireland or UK).
I didn't want to post political items on Bluesky, because we get enough of it everywhere else. But I'm making an exception here, for reasons I'll explain later in the week.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Why a professor of fascism left the US: ‘The lesson of 1933 is – you get out’
Marci Shore made news around the world when her family moved to Canada. She discusses Trump, teaching history and how terror atomises society
www.theguardian.com
June 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I didn't want to post political items on Bluesky, because we get enough of it everywhere else. But I'm making an exception here, for reasons I'll explain later in the week.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
In bed but wide awake. So much on my mind. A lot is going to change next week. I'll explain later to those here who don't know what I'm talking about. My mantras through all of this have been "follow your gut" and "be fearless."
God knows there's plenty to be afraid of these days.
God knows there's plenty to be afraid of these days.
June 13, 2025 at 5:23 AM
In bed but wide awake. So much on my mind. A lot is going to change next week. I'll explain later to those here who don't know what I'm talking about. My mantras through all of this have been "follow your gut" and "be fearless."
God knows there's plenty to be afraid of these days.
God knows there's plenty to be afraid of these days.
I've not posted here much. The format isn't great for long-form postings. But I'll try to be a bit more active over the next few weeks.
June 8, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I've not posted here much. The format isn't great for long-form postings. But I'll try to be a bit more active over the next few weeks.
Feeling a bit lonely this evening. A question popped into my mind that I'm unable to answer. Do I have a "tribe," and if so, what is it? Where are they? Or am I just alone?
February 17, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Feeling a bit lonely this evening. A question popped into my mind that I'm unable to answer. Do I have a "tribe," and if so, what is it? Where are they? Or am I just alone?
Still looking for work. I had a company tell me they'd help me relocate and pay all expenses... instead of just letting me work remotely for a role that requires no physical presence.
February 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Still looking for work. I had a company tell me they'd help me relocate and pay all expenses... instead of just letting me work remotely for a role that requires no physical presence.