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Just an old nerd helping. Always up for nerdy facts, dry humour, or tales of hijinks. Training for Valhalla.
Just an old nerd helping. Always up for nerdy facts, dry humour, or tales of hijinks. Training for Valhalla.
Shield Brothers and Sisters,
Ventured into the origins of Gothic fiction with The Castle of Otranto, and while its legacy is undeniable, the experience? A melodramatic slog. Fainting women, noble bloodlines, and overwrought tragedy—it’s more theatre than thrill. Read a TL DR instead.
#🪓 #BookSky
Ventured into the origins of Gothic fiction with The Castle of Otranto, and while its legacy is undeniable, the experience? A melodramatic slog. Fainting women, noble bloodlines, and overwrought tragedy—it’s more theatre than thrill. Read a TL DR instead.
#🪓 #BookSky
March 9, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Shield Brothers and Sisters,
Diving into early horror foundations—The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole. It’s said to be the first gothic novel, shaping the genre with its haunted halls and cursed bloodlines. Let’s see how well it holds up and what echoes remain in modern horror.
#🪓 #BookSky
Diving into early horror foundations—The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole. It’s said to be the first gothic novel, shaping the genre with its haunted halls and cursed bloodlines. Let’s see how well it holds up and what echoes remain in modern horror.
#🪓 #BookSky
February 23, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Shield Brothers and Sisters,
The King in Yellow is a book of two halves—one gripping, the other forgettable. The cosmic horror is masterful, hinting at a mythos that never was. Then, it abandons terror for dull Parisian romance. Frustrating read, wasted in execution. 2.5/5
#🪓 #BookSky #cosmichorror
The King in Yellow is a book of two halves—one gripping, the other forgettable. The cosmic horror is masterful, hinting at a mythos that never was. Then, it abandons terror for dull Parisian romance. Frustrating read, wasted in execution. 2.5/5
#🪓 #BookSky #cosmichorror
February 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Shield Brothers and Sisters,
The King in Yellow is a book of two halves—one gripping, the other forgettable. The cosmic horror is masterful, hinting at a mythos that never was. Then, it abandons terror for dull Parisian romance. Frustrating read, wasted in execution. 2.5/5
#🪓 #BookSky #cosmichorror
The King in Yellow is a book of two halves—one gripping, the other forgettable. The cosmic horror is masterful, hinting at a mythos that never was. Then, it abandons terror for dull Parisian romance. Frustrating read, wasted in execution. 2.5/5
#🪓 #BookSky #cosmichorror
Shield Brothers and Sisters,
An unusual day with the youngling as their mother was at work—chaotic but full of small victories. Still managed three workouts and a run, so I’ll call that a win. Some days require more balance, but progress finds its way.
#🪓 #Strength #Balance #running #gym
An unusual day with the youngling as their mother was at work—chaotic but full of small victories. Still managed three workouts and a run, so I’ll call that a win. Some days require more balance, but progress finds its way.
#🪓 #Strength #Balance #running #gym
February 22, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Shield Brothers and Sisters,
A quiet day—just a couple of workouts and a run, nothing too intense. Taking it easy, letting the body recover. Some days are for pushing forward, others for steady steps. Balance is key.
#🪓 #Strength #Endurance #running #fitness #weights #gym
A quiet day—just a couple of workouts and a run, nothing too intense. Taking it easy, letting the body recover. Some days are for pushing forward, others for steady steps. Balance is key.
#🪓 #Strength #Endurance #running #fitness #weights #gym
February 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Shield Brothers and Sisters,
The past week has been a whirlwind—more training, more movement, and now, something else to process. I’ve finally got my formal AuADHD diagnosis. Not sure how I feel yet, but forgetting my login for days was a pain We keep going.
#🪓 #MentalHealthMatters #Neurodivergent
The past week has been a whirlwind—more training, more movement, and now, something else to process. I’ve finally got my formal AuADHD diagnosis. Not sure how I feel yet, but forgetting my login for days was a pain We keep going.
#🪓 #MentalHealthMatters #Neurodivergent
February 19, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Shield Brothers and Sisters,
The past week has been a whirlwind—more training, more movement, and now, something else to process. I’ve finally got my formal AuADHD diagnosis. Not sure how I feel yet, but forgetting my login for days was a pain We keep going.
#🪓 #MentalHealthMatters #Neurodivergent
The past week has been a whirlwind—more training, more movement, and now, something else to process. I’ve finally got my formal AuADHD diagnosis. Not sure how I feel yet, but forgetting my login for days was a pain We keep going.
#🪓 #MentalHealthMatters #Neurodivergent
Shield Brothers and Sisters,
A new read begins—The King in Yellow. I know little of the author, Robert W. Chambers, or what to expect, but there’s something intriguing about diving into the unknown. Let’s see where this strange journey takes me, hopefully not to insanity!
#🪓 #BookSky
A new read begins—The King in Yellow. I know little of the author, Robert W. Chambers, or what to expect, but there’s something intriguing about diving into the unknown. Let’s see where this strange journey takes me, hopefully not to insanity!
#🪓 #BookSky
February 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Shield Brothers and Sisters,
Reading has slowed, but another book is done. The Man Who Was Thursday is a strange ride—witty, absurd, and shifting from spy thriller to theological puzzle. Fun at first, but its heavier themes may not land for all. Worth the journey, albiet a uneven path.
#🪓 #BookSky
Reading has slowed, but another book is done. The Man Who Was Thursday is a strange ride—witty, absurd, and shifting from spy thriller to theological puzzle. Fun at first, but its heavier themes may not land for all. Worth the journey, albiet a uneven path.
#🪓 #BookSky
February 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
February 9, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Awesome. I remember really being into the Super Robot Wars Original Generation games, when the exchange rates were good into Yen, so ended up buying Alteisen Riese and Weissritter kits. I loved the aesthetic of a big chunk Alteisen.
February 7, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Awesome. I remember really being into the Super Robot Wars Original Generation games, when the exchange rates were good into Yen, so ended up buying Alteisen Riese and Weissritter kits. I loved the aesthetic of a big chunk Alteisen.
Shield Brothers and Sisters,
Red Mars promised an epic journey, but instead, it felt like wading through endless exposition. While the worldbuilding is impressive, the story drags under its own weight, with characters that serve ideologies rather than the plot. 2/5
#🪓 #BookSky #SciFi #Reading
Red Mars promised an epic journey, but instead, it felt like wading through endless exposition. While the worldbuilding is impressive, the story drags under its own weight, with characters that serve ideologies rather than the plot. 2/5
#🪓 #BookSky #SciFi #Reading
February 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Shield Brothers and Sisters,
10K on an incline treadmill—halfway to goal. Pumped some iron for good measure, and today feels like a victory. Might step into the ring later for some boxing, see if I can sharpen my footwork. Pushing forward, one step at a time.
#🪓 #Strength #Endurance #mentalhealth
10K on an incline treadmill—halfway to goal. Pumped some iron for good measure, and today feels like a victory. Might step into the ring later for some boxing, see if I can sharpen my footwork. Pushing forward, one step at a time.
#🪓 #Strength #Endurance #mentalhealth
February 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Shield Brothers and Sisters,
10K on an incline treadmill—halfway to goal. Pumped some iron for good measure, and today feels like a victory. Might step into the ring later for some boxing, see if I can sharpen my footwork. Pushing forward, one step at a time.
#🪓 #Strength #Endurance #mentalhealth
10K on an incline treadmill—halfway to goal. Pumped some iron for good measure, and today feels like a victory. Might step into the ring later for some boxing, see if I can sharpen my footwork. Pushing forward, one step at a time.
#🪓 #Strength #Endurance #mentalhealth
Shield Brothers and Sisters,
A curious phenomenon: a toddler, weak and weary, barely making it through the night. You book them out of nursery, prepared for a quiet, restful day… and suddenly, they’re at full strength, charging through the house like a berserker.
#ParentLife #🪓 #toddlers
A curious phenomenon: a toddler, weak and weary, barely making it through the night. You book them out of nursery, prepared for a quiet, restful day… and suddenly, they’re at full strength, charging through the house like a berserker.
#ParentLife #🪓 #toddlers
February 3, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Shield Brothers and Sisters,
A curious phenomenon: a toddler, weak and weary, barely making it through the night. You book them out of nursery, prepared for a quiet, restful day… and suddenly, they’re at full strength, charging through the house like a berserker.
#ParentLife #🪓 #toddlers
A curious phenomenon: a toddler, weak and weary, barely making it through the night. You book them out of nursery, prepared for a quiet, restful day… and suddenly, they’re at full strength, charging through the house like a berserker.
#ParentLife #🪓 #toddlers
Shield Brothers and Sisters,
Red Mars is proving to be a tough read. It struggles to find its footing—uncertain whether to be a grand vision of colonisation, political drama, or a character-driven tale. So far, the characters are weak, and the narrative flip-flops. I’ll push through.
#🪓 #BookSky
Red Mars is proving to be a tough read. It struggles to find its footing—uncertain whether to be a grand vision of colonisation, political drama, or a character-driven tale. So far, the characters are weak, and the narrative flip-flops. I’ll push through.
#🪓 #BookSky
February 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
No Star Wars, No Star Trek, Name a favourite sci-fi franchise
As much as I like Firefly, it's too short in my opinion to count, as is Cowboy Bebop. Farscape I liked until it got weird. Doctor Who is a close second but by influence, and sheer laughter mileage and laughs it has to be Red Dwarf.
As much as I like Firefly, it's too short in my opinion to count, as is Cowboy Bebop. Farscape I liked until it got weird. Doctor Who is a close second but by influence, and sheer laughter mileage and laughs it has to be Red Dwarf.
February 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
No Star Wars, No Star Trek, Name a favourite sci-fi franchise
As much as I like Firefly, it's too short in my opinion to count, as is Cowboy Bebop. Farscape I liked until it got weird. Doctor Who is a close second but by influence, and sheer laughter mileage and laughs it has to be Red Dwarf.
As much as I like Firefly, it's too short in my opinion to count, as is Cowboy Bebop. Farscape I liked until it got weird. Doctor Who is a close second but by influence, and sheer laughter mileage and laughs it has to be Red Dwarf.
Shield Brothers and Sisters,
I’ve been persuaded (read: sweetly strong-armed) into another round of Bluey-fueled sprints. Not a hard sell, really—just an adorable one. Who needs structured cardio when a small whirlwind demands your full-speed attention?
Worth it. Every time.
#🪓 #Parenting #Bluey
I’ve been persuaded (read: sweetly strong-armed) into another round of Bluey-fueled sprints. Not a hard sell, really—just an adorable one. Who needs structured cardio when a small whirlwind demands your full-speed attention?
Worth it. Every time.
#🪓 #Parenting #Bluey
January 31, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Shield Brothers and Sisters,
I’ve been persuaded (read: sweetly strong-armed) into another round of Bluey-fueled sprints. Not a hard sell, really—just an adorable one. Who needs structured cardio when a small whirlwind demands your full-speed attention?
Worth it. Every time.
#🪓 #Parenting #Bluey
I’ve been persuaded (read: sweetly strong-armed) into another round of Bluey-fueled sprints. Not a hard sell, really—just an adorable one. Who needs structured cardio when a small whirlwind demands your full-speed attention?
Worth it. Every time.
#🪓 #Parenting #Bluey
Shield Brothers & Sisters,
Today’s training pushed me, but in a good way. Revisited deadlifts and bench press—focused, steady, no excess. Wrapped up with bodyweight work before bed. Tomorrow, a weight check. Progress is long
Amusing how today’s group therapy circled back to exercise.
#🪓 #Strength
Today’s training pushed me, but in a good way. Revisited deadlifts and bench press—focused, steady, no excess. Wrapped up with bodyweight work before bed. Tomorrow, a weight check. Progress is long
Amusing how today’s group therapy circled back to exercise.
#🪓 #Strength
January 31, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Shield Brothers and Sisters,
The past is but footprints in the snow—fading, shifting, never holding us back. What matters is the path ahead. Learn from yesterday, but do not be bound by it. Stand tall, step forward, and let today be a new battle well fought.
#🪓 #EndTheStigma #HonorTheJourney
The past is but footprints in the snow—fading, shifting, never holding us back. What matters is the path ahead. Learn from yesterday, but do not be bound by it. Stand tall, step forward, and let today be a new battle well fought.
#🪓 #EndTheStigma #HonorTheJourney
January 31, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Shield Brothers and Sisters,
The past is but footprints in the snow—fading, shifting, never holding us back. What matters is the path ahead. Learn from yesterday, but do not be bound by it. Stand tall, step forward, and let today be a new battle well fought.
#🪓 #EndTheStigma #HonorTheJourney
The past is but footprints in the snow—fading, shifting, never holding us back. What matters is the path ahead. Learn from yesterday, but do not be bound by it. Stand tall, step forward, and let today be a new battle well fought.
#🪓 #EndTheStigma #HonorTheJourney
Shield Brothers and Sisters,
Morning bodyweight session and running drills complete. The pace some can maintain is unreal—respect to the endurance warriors. For me, it’s progress, step by step. Strength, speed, and stamina are all battles worth fighting.
#🪓 #Fitness #Endurance #mentalhealth
Morning bodyweight session and running drills complete. The pace some can maintain is unreal—respect to the endurance warriors. For me, it’s progress, step by step. Strength, speed, and stamina are all battles worth fighting.
#🪓 #Fitness #Endurance #mentalhealth
January 30, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Shield Brothers and Sisters,
Morning bodyweight session and running drills complete. The pace some can maintain is unreal—respect to the endurance warriors. For me, it’s progress, step by step. Strength, speed, and stamina are all battles worth fighting.
#🪓 #Fitness #Endurance #mentalhealth
Morning bodyweight session and running drills complete. The pace some can maintain is unreal—respect to the endurance warriors. For me, it’s progress, step by step. Strength, speed, and stamina are all battles worth fighting.
#🪓 #Fitness #Endurance #mentalhealth
Shield Brothers and Sisters,
Today is a rest day—mostly. Some light cardio, but nothing heavy. Recovery is just as important as training; strength is built in the balance. The iron can wait, but movement remains.
Listen to your body, move with purpose, and keep the fire burning.
#🪓 #Fitness #Rest
Today is a rest day—mostly. Some light cardio, but nothing heavy. Recovery is just as important as training; strength is built in the balance. The iron can wait, but movement remains.
Listen to your body, move with purpose, and keep the fire burning.
#🪓 #Fitness #Rest
January 30, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Honestly, today has been fantastic for my mental health. Have started running training as well. 10k first then half marathon.
#🪓 #fitness #MentalhealthThreads #mentalhealthmatters #endthestigma #gym #weights #running #10k
#🪓 #fitness #MentalhealthThreads #mentalhealthmatters #endthestigma #gym #weights #running #10k
January 29, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Honestly, today has been fantastic for my mental health. Have started running training as well. 10k first then half marathon.
#🪓 #fitness #MentalhealthThreads #mentalhealthmatters #endthestigma #gym #weights #running #10k
#🪓 #fitness #MentalhealthThreads #mentalhealthmatters #endthestigma #gym #weights #running #10k
If you see this, post a witch.
January 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
If you see this, post a witch.
Shield Brothers and Sisters,
I'm excited about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. A turn-based RPG blending real-time mechanics, set in a dark fantasy world inspired by Belle Époque France? Getting Jules Verne vibes!
The combat system and rich narrative have me eager to see how it unfolds.
#🪓 #Gaming
I'm excited about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. A turn-based RPG blending real-time mechanics, set in a dark fantasy world inspired by Belle Époque France? Getting Jules Verne vibes!
The combat system and rich narrative have me eager to see how it unfolds.
#🪓 #Gaming
January 29, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Shield Brothers and Sisters,
A new day, a new read—Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson. Time to dive into the vast frontier of Mars, where science, politics, and ambition collide. A shift from my usual reads, but I’m ready to see what this epic journey brings.
#🪓 #BookSky #SciFiReads
A new day, a new read—Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson. Time to dive into the vast frontier of Mars, where science, politics, and ambition collide. A shift from my usual reads, but I’m ready to see what this epic journey brings.
#🪓 #BookSky #SciFiReads
January 29, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Shield Brothers and Sisters,
A new day, a new read—Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson. Time to dive into the vast frontier of Mars, where science, politics, and ambition collide. A shift from my usual reads, but I’m ready to see what this epic journey brings.
#🪓 #BookSky #SciFiReads
A new day, a new read—Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson. Time to dive into the vast frontier of Mars, where science, politics, and ambition collide. A shift from my usual reads, but I’m ready to see what this epic journey brings.
#🪓 #BookSky #SciFiReads
Shield Brothers and Sisters,
Warrior and Protector by Peter Gibbons delivers gripping battles and visceral combat, but Beornoth's story leans too heavily into fantasy-like tropes. Repetitive descriptions and a predictable plot make it less impactful. Worth a read for action lovers. 3/5
#🪓 #BookSky
Warrior and Protector by Peter Gibbons delivers gripping battles and visceral combat, but Beornoth's story leans too heavily into fantasy-like tropes. Repetitive descriptions and a predictable plot make it less impactful. Worth a read for action lovers. 3/5
#🪓 #BookSky
January 28, 2025 at 8:43 PM