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John
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Chicago area. Higher ed. Nerd.
I baked my feelings today.
December 7, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Third week being sick and started getting worse (after getting better) so the doc finally prescribed antibiotics. Good news, save for that antibiotics make me nauseous but maybe I can finally be rid of this cough I’ve had for over a week.
November 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Getting a ‘Quick chat’ email invite from my boss after hours with the meeting technically scheduled on top of a staff meeting is a terrifying way to end my day.
November 19, 2025 at 12:32 AM
I haven’t had a sinus infection since Covid after having one really bad one every year since high school. Got one while traveling for work and I forgot how absolutely miserable I am when I have one.
November 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Genuinely confused by the bake-off winner this year. There was a clear lack of basic knowledge there and just pure luck for a lot of things. Producers seem to have fallen for the US model of reality TV
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Thanks Donald.
November 9, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I need someone to explain to me why tickets to Hamilton for Friday would cost MY ENTIRE RENT payment for a 10 year old musical.
November 6, 2025 at 12:23 AM
I need an explanation for the giant flying demon baby that eats children.
October 28, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Happy Thursday. The website and all of our systems at my university are down. Guess I’ll just listen to music?
October 23, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Little discussed downside to losing weight: you’re always cold.
October 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The Foundation season finale was fantastic and I cannot wait for season 4.
September 14, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Move in day at the university. Summer went by in a blink this year.
September 9, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Dear Google:

Please stop fucking with the mark as unread button placement in Gmail and workspace. It’s moved three times in the last three months.
August 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Trump’s racism on full display: The Department of Education is doing more identity verification for students receiving federal aid. My school got updates this week and 100% of those getting selected have foreign-sounding names. Just unbelievably racist nonsense.
August 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Watched the first episode of Alien: Earth and I am hooked.
August 13, 2025 at 11:51 PM
I need the next episode of Foundation ASAP please.
August 10, 2025 at 11:14 PM
I am moving to the last round of interviews for a job in my department that is a full two levels above me and I am very confused. Lack of self confidence is the worst feeling.
August 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Welp. Layoffs are happening at my university today. I think I'm safe but it's not a great feeling
July 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The Fantastic 4 soundtrack is just perfect in every way. Michael Giacchino FTW
July 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Loved loved loved Fantastic 4.
July 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
TikTok has completely broken for me. Every video is either in Spanish or from a South American news station, or an ad.
July 18, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Had an interview for a position three levels above mine that I was sure would end with a 'maybe not this position yet' but it went really well? My mind is boggled
July 17, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I am absolutely obsessed with the Sinners soundtrack and album. So good.
July 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I spent the entire day working in Excel at work and it was just perfect.
July 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Downloaded iOS 26 beta on my iPhone and dear God apple, why
July 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM