FireStrega
@firestrega.bsky.social
Software engineer, narrative and puzzle driven gamer, generalized geek (she/her)
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There are still those who were there when the Deep Magic was written; chat rooms, forum posts, LJ and blog rings.
The communities we built were bulldozed by techbros for “content” and “monetization.”
But we’re still here.
Sometimes when you shout into the void, a voice shouts back. Even now.
The communities we built were bulldozed by techbros for “content” and “monetization.”
But we’re still here.
Sometimes when you shout into the void, a voice shouts back. Even now.
I am so flabbergasted & tearful & grateful & JUST REALLY EMOTIONAL over everything that’s happened around this so-special pup since this saga started on…good god, how was it only Wednesday morning?
That it has meant as much to so many of you fills me up to the brim.
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That it has meant as much to so many of you fills me up to the brim.
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Tiny Adds Up: Unshittification and The Pawshank Redemption | Catherynne M. Valente
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October 30, 2025 at 1:00 AM
There are still those who were there when the Deep Magic was written; chat rooms, forum posts, LJ and blog rings.
The communities we built were bulldozed by techbros for “content” and “monetization.”
But we’re still here.
Sometimes when you shout into the void, a voice shouts back. Even now.
The communities we built were bulldozed by techbros for “content” and “monetization.”
But we’re still here.
Sometimes when you shout into the void, a voice shouts back. Even now.
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The more things I've made, the less I've been interested in publicly criticizing the things that other people make, because once you make a few things you start to understand what a miracle it is that anything gets made at all
August 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The more things I've made, the less I've been interested in publicly criticizing the things that other people make, because once you make a few things you start to understand what a miracle it is that anything gets made at all
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My Cousin Vinny: Ace Attorney
Had to finally release this from my head
Had to finally release this from my head
August 4, 2025 at 7:27 AM
My Cousin Vinny: Ace Attorney
Had to finally release this from my head
Had to finally release this from my head
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“you’re so understanding, thank you!”
me: haha nbd, i’ve been abandoned by so many people that i’m afraid of upsetting anyone in case it causes them to leave, so y’know... *finger guns*
me: haha nbd, i’ve been abandoned by so many people that i’m afraid of upsetting anyone in case it causes them to leave, so y’know... *finger guns*
July 5, 2025 at 12:42 AM
“you’re so understanding, thank you!”
me: haha nbd, i’ve been abandoned by so many people that i’m afraid of upsetting anyone in case it causes them to leave, so y’know... *finger guns*
me: haha nbd, i’ve been abandoned by so many people that i’m afraid of upsetting anyone in case it causes them to leave, so y’know... *finger guns*
I think one of the most heart-wrecking things is realizing you were always meant to lose. In whatever specific circumstance it was, you were not valued enough to be given a fair shot and thus the conclusion was determined long before
July 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I think one of the most heart-wrecking things is realizing you were always meant to lose. In whatever specific circumstance it was, you were not valued enough to be given a fair shot and thus the conclusion was determined long before
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I HAVE A NEW SHORT STORY OUT!
I’ve been struggling with whether to spoil the premise by saying the five words that would DEFINITELY get you to click.
So I won’t now, just go read it & be surprised.
At 2pm I’ll post the five words. ;)
www.uncannymagazine.com/article/when...
I’ve been struggling with whether to spoil the premise by saying the five words that would DEFINITELY get you to click.
So I won’t now, just go read it & be surprised.
At 2pm I’ll post the five words. ;)
www.uncannymagazine.com/article/when...
When He Calls Your Name - Uncanny Magazine
There’s nights in the deep end of summer so hot and thick and wet you can feel the dark wrinkling up your fingers like bathwater—and my last night breathing was one of those. 2 a.m. came to ring my be...
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July 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I HAVE A NEW SHORT STORY OUT!
I’ve been struggling with whether to spoil the premise by saying the five words that would DEFINITELY get you to click.
So I won’t now, just go read it & be surprised.
At 2pm I’ll post the five words. ;)
www.uncannymagazine.com/article/when...
I’ve been struggling with whether to spoil the premise by saying the five words that would DEFINITELY get you to click.
So I won’t now, just go read it & be surprised.
At 2pm I’ll post the five words. ;)
www.uncannymagazine.com/article/when...
"They see [you] as a fully realized human being only up until what [you want] conflicts with what _they_ want"
June 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
"They see [you] as a fully realized human being only up until what [you want] conflicts with what _they_ want"
I wish more people understood that your need to face your storms rather than run from them or risk hurting yourself and those around you with your avoidance. I also wish reality ended up more like the stories in video games but then... that's why we have fantasy... for hopeful endings
June 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I wish more people understood that your need to face your storms rather than run from them or risk hurting yourself and those around you with your avoidance. I also wish reality ended up more like the stories in video games but then... that's why we have fantasy... for hopeful endings
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Happy Pride, with a message from my personal little angry gay man: survive to see them die. outlive those who wish to see you dead. Keep going out of spite: we will make it through this together.
June 2, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Happy Pride, with a message from my personal little angry gay man: survive to see them die. outlive those who wish to see you dead. Keep going out of spite: we will make it through this together.
What's (one of) your white whale(s)? Mine is this web comic around 2001/2 which had a blond warrior guy with a big sword, a female team member that was a rogue? It was drawn somewhat anime-ish (not Order of the Stick). While I've had things I can't find someone else can find them instantly before
May 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
What's (one of) your white whale(s)? Mine is this web comic around 2001/2 which had a blond warrior guy with a big sword, a female team member that was a rogue? It was drawn somewhat anime-ish (not Order of the Stick). While I've had things I can't find someone else can find them instantly before
"People who can't communicate think everything is an argument. People who lack accountability think everything is an attack" has taken me a long time to figure out. That it's not always your fault.
#women #girl #dating #relationship #datingadvice #relationshipadvice
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April 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM
"People who can't communicate think everything is an argument. People who lack accountability think everything is an attack" has taken me a long time to figure out. That it's not always your fault.
Who will sit with me in the quiet and the chaos?
March 22, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Who will sit with me in the quiet and the chaos?
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Manager: "What's this milestone 'Living on a prayer' ?"
Me: "That's the documentation deliverable."
Manager: "What's the status of that?"
Me: "We're halfway there"
Manager: "Why is progress so slow?"
Me: "You fired Tommy"
Manager: "So?"
Me: "Tommy used to work on the docs"
Me: "That's the documentation deliverable."
Manager: "What's the status of that?"
Me: "We're halfway there"
Manager: "Why is progress so slow?"
Me: "You fired Tommy"
Manager: "So?"
Me: "Tommy used to work on the docs"
February 23, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Manager: "What's this milestone 'Living on a prayer' ?"
Me: "That's the documentation deliverable."
Manager: "What's the status of that?"
Me: "We're halfway there"
Manager: "Why is progress so slow?"
Me: "You fired Tommy"
Manager: "So?"
Me: "Tommy used to work on the docs"
Me: "That's the documentation deliverable."
Manager: "What's the status of that?"
Me: "We're halfway there"
Manager: "Why is progress so slow?"
Me: "You fired Tommy"
Manager: "So?"
Me: "Tommy used to work on the docs"
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I wrote the following line today, almost cut it, then kept it and slept the sleep of the righteous.
“Did you get a sunburn? No, you didn’t. You fought a star and *you won.*”
“Did you get a sunburn? No, you didn’t. You fought a star and *you won.*”
February 17, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I wrote the following line today, almost cut it, then kept it and slept the sleep of the righteous.
“Did you get a sunburn? No, you didn’t. You fought a star and *you won.*”
“Did you get a sunburn? No, you didn’t. You fought a star and *you won.*”
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Happy v-day here’s how to make programmer bf fall in love ❤️🥰
February 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Happy v-day here’s how to make programmer bf fall in love ❤️🥰
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How senior engineers are made 🤐
February 8, 2025 at 2:57 AM
How senior engineers are made 🤐
Always remember that inaction is a decision. Your inaction will not stop things from happening. You just remove your influence from the coming reality
February 8, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Always remember that inaction is a decision. Your inaction will not stop things from happening. You just remove your influence from the coming reality
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apropos of nothing I wanted to share a sentiment I've developed over the last 5 years or so
helplessness is a real valid burden, as is feeling overwhelmed
so focus inwards & expand out
first ensure the self is able to function
then look to friends & family, then community, then perhaps your city
helplessness is a real valid burden, as is feeling overwhelmed
so focus inwards & expand out
first ensure the self is able to function
then look to friends & family, then community, then perhaps your city
February 3, 2025 at 4:57 AM
apropos of nothing I wanted to share a sentiment I've developed over the last 5 years or so
helplessness is a real valid burden, as is feeling overwhelmed
so focus inwards & expand out
first ensure the self is able to function
then look to friends & family, then community, then perhaps your city
helplessness is a real valid burden, as is feeling overwhelmed
so focus inwards & expand out
first ensure the self is able to function
then look to friends & family, then community, then perhaps your city
I hope someday you find someone to love you so completely that your fears and anxieties cannot penetrate the love they hold for you. I wish you that oasis of safety and belonging
February 2, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I hope someday you find someone to love you so completely that your fears and anxieties cannot penetrate the love they hold for you. I wish you that oasis of safety and belonging
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this was an older one but I still think its relevant
January 27, 2025 at 9:59 PM
this was an older one but I still think its relevant
I'm learning slowly that growth is not the ability to avoid the patterns we find ourselves in but the ability to react differently.
January 25, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I'm learning slowly that growth is not the ability to avoid the patterns we find ourselves in but the ability to react differently.