Chris (Dre)
@counterlash.bsky.social
He/Him Husband, father, cybersecurity guy. My thoughts/opinions are my own. Formerly Counterlash @ Twitter. Writer @ Blizzard Watch.
Pffft, ya'll don't think I have ADHD do you? (Yes, yes I do. Officially.)
November 24, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Pffft, ya'll don't think I have ADHD do you? (Yes, yes I do. Officially.)
"I need to find a new job and go to college. What IT field will still be relevant by the time I finish my degree? Oh, security isn't going anywhere."
Now I am a Data Security Analyst.
Now I am a Data Security Analyst.
November 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM
"I need to find a new job and go to college. What IT field will still be relevant by the time I finish my degree? Oh, security isn't going anywhere."
Now I am a Data Security Analyst.
Now I am a Data Security Analyst.
This whole "going through a midlife crisis" thing as I am literally about to turn 40 in a week is kinda harshing my buzz, not gonna lie.
November 22, 2025 at 4:40 AM
This whole "going through a midlife crisis" thing as I am literally about to turn 40 in a week is kinda harshing my buzz, not gonna lie.
I wonder what it says about me and my musical tastes that I mostly grew up in the 90s/00s and yet if you were to ask me my musical "decade" choice I'd have to tell you I'd listen to 80s over most things.
November 20, 2025 at 5:51 AM
I wonder what it says about me and my musical tastes that I mostly grew up in the 90s/00s and yet if you were to ask me my musical "decade" choice I'd have to tell you I'd listen to 80s over most things.
There is ratfuckery afoot, of this I am certain.
November 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
There is ratfuckery afoot, of this I am certain.
I picked up Pokemon ZA and just started it. Now, I haven't seriously played a Pokemon game since... Red. I spent an entire summer playing red and blue with my buddy, and nothing has captured that high. ZA, in like 20 minutes, has captured what my brain always said MMO Pokemon would be. Wild stuff.
November 17, 2025 at 6:04 AM
I picked up Pokemon ZA and just started it. Now, I haven't seriously played a Pokemon game since... Red. I spent an entire summer playing red and blue with my buddy, and nothing has captured that high. ZA, in like 20 minutes, has captured what my brain always said MMO Pokemon would be. Wild stuff.
I have been so incredibly depressed lately. I'm taking my meds, but nothing brings me joy for the most part, and when it comes time for dinner every night **nothing** sounds good, which leads to me not eating, which is saving me money but you know, nearly passing out from lack of eating isn't good
November 16, 2025 at 1:04 AM
I have been so incredibly depressed lately. I'm taking my meds, but nothing brings me joy for the most part, and when it comes time for dinner every night **nothing** sounds good, which leads to me not eating, which is saving me money but you know, nearly passing out from lack of eating isn't good
@cmet.bsky.social I just want you to know that you have what might be my favorite webcomic running right now, and I look forward to seeing what the brigade is up to weekly. This Becket and Klara stuff is killing me, though -- every time they're together I am just going "NOW KISS". So, thank you. :)
November 15, 2025 at 3:36 AM
@cmet.bsky.social I just want you to know that you have what might be my favorite webcomic running right now, and I look forward to seeing what the brigade is up to weekly. This Becket and Klara stuff is killing me, though -- every time they're together I am just going "NOW KISS". So, thank you. :)
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This mood is just - really strong right now.
November 14, 2025 at 4:40 AM
This mood is just - really strong right now.
So I'm looking through the roadmap for Destiny 2 and I noticed that they're doing universal slot exotic ornaments, which is rad. But it makes me wonder -- what is the difference in systems between that and just making Ghost Shells custom appearances?
November 14, 2025 at 4:50 AM
So I'm looking through the roadmap for Destiny 2 and I noticed that they're doing universal slot exotic ornaments, which is rad. But it makes me wonder -- what is the difference in systems between that and just making Ghost Shells custom appearances?
With my birthday coming up, I might pick up Pokemon Legends: Z-A. I know I have had gaming paralysis lately, but I haven't played a good pokemon game in a long, long time.
November 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM
With my birthday coming up, I might pick up Pokemon Legends: Z-A. I know I have had gaming paralysis lately, but I haven't played a good pokemon game in a long, long time.
I am so, so fucking tired.
November 11, 2025 at 3:32 AM
I am so, so fucking tired.
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We're gonna be playing Pathfinder (think D&D but better) over on Cool Zone Media Book Club for the next six weeks, and I figured why not start with a little prequel story as a teaser, complete with character art.
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The Tale of the Explodable Prison
or: Margaret writes a prequel for some Pathfinder characters
margaretkilljoy.substack.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:55 PM
We're gonna be playing Pathfinder (think D&D but better) over on Cool Zone Media Book Club for the next six weeks, and I figured why not start with a little prequel story as a teaser, complete with character art.
margaretkilljoy.substack.com/p/the-tale-o...
margaretkilljoy.substack.com/p/the-tale-o...
Missed my shot by a few days then took it midday today and hooo boy, a few hours later I felt like absolute dog water. So much so I asked my MIL to watch kiddo and just crashed out for two hours feeling ill. Slightly better now but it's the lingering effects that are bugging me.
November 9, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Missed my shot by a few days then took it midday today and hooo boy, a few hours later I felt like absolute dog water. So much so I asked my MIL to watch kiddo and just crashed out for two hours feeling ill. Slightly better now but it's the lingering effects that are bugging me.
I know they're going to try and drag us back into Hell tomorrow, but fuck that and fuck them. Tonight we get to breathe a small sigh of relief that there are people out there still fighting for everyone, and it's not over.
I can breathe again, for the moment.
I can breathe again, for the moment.
November 5, 2025 at 6:32 AM
I know they're going to try and drag us back into Hell tomorrow, but fuck that and fuck them. Tonight we get to breathe a small sigh of relief that there are people out there still fighting for everyone, and it's not over.
I can breathe again, for the moment.
I can breathe again, for the moment.
Okay I am abso-fucking-lutely over this day now.
November 4, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Okay I am abso-fucking-lutely over this day now.
A movie you've seen more than seven times with a gif.
November 3, 2025 at 7:09 PM
A movie you've seen more than seven times with a gif.
Body dysmorphia is a bitch. I've lost this weight, I'm fitting into way smaller clothes (hell my wife bought me L undershirts and I managed to wear it to the wedding) but when I see myself in photos all I see is how big my belly looks and it's just so self-defeating.
November 2, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Body dysmorphia is a bitch. I've lost this weight, I'm fitting into way smaller clothes (hell my wife bought me L undershirts and I managed to wear it to the wedding) but when I see myself in photos all I see is how big my belly looks and it's just so self-defeating.
My Destiny 2 Halloween Costume this year. It's been a surprising hit with the community, getting lots of Best Dressed awards. #FotLCreation2025 #Destiny2
October 31, 2025 at 6:29 PM
My Destiny 2 Halloween Costume this year. It's been a surprising hit with the community, getting lots of Best Dressed awards. #FotLCreation2025 #Destiny2
I'm pretty sure the guy who I knocked out with 1 second before evac in ARC Raiders is really, *really* cross with me right about now.
Shouldn't have gotten into a gunfight with me earlier, I guess. 🤷♂️
Shouldn't have gotten into a gunfight with me earlier, I guess. 🤷♂️
October 31, 2025 at 5:28 AM
I'm pretty sure the guy who I knocked out with 1 second before evac in ARC Raiders is really, *really* cross with me right about now.
Shouldn't have gotten into a gunfight with me earlier, I guess. 🤷♂️
Shouldn't have gotten into a gunfight with me earlier, I guess. 🤷♂️
So I gotta ask -- what was the last song that was stuck in your head? For me it's both Elton's version and Taron's version from Sing. Oy, could be worse.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHwV...
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Elton John - I'm Still Standing
YouTube video by EltonJohnVEVO
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October 30, 2025 at 3:09 AM
So I gotta ask -- what was the last song that was stuck in your head? For me it's both Elton's version and Taron's version from Sing. Oy, could be worse.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHwV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHwV...
So uh, in better news -- I'm going to a wedding this weekend and knew I needed new clothes because of my weight loss. I went from a 54 waist to a 44, and a 5X shirt to a 2XLT (and honestly I fit in an XL but it's not flattering or easy to breathe in).
October 29, 2025 at 5:13 AM
So uh, in better news -- I'm going to a wedding this weekend and knew I needed new clothes because of my weight loss. I went from a 54 waist to a 44, and a 5X shirt to a 2XLT (and honestly I fit in an XL but it's not flattering or easy to breathe in).
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friend shared this, immediately updated my settings
October 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
friend shared this, immediately updated my settings
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Mystery Inc's Survival Horrorween 🔪
#ScoobyDoo
#ScoobyDoo
October 29, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Mystery Inc's Survival Horrorween 🔪
#ScoobyDoo
#ScoobyDoo
All I'll say is if it wasn't for having bad luck, I'd have no luck at all.
October 29, 2025 at 4:01 AM
All I'll say is if it wasn't for having bad luck, I'd have no luck at all.