MagmaOtter
@magmaotter.bsky.social
I’m definitely going to die of a heart attack while shoveling out my driveway. Calling it now, that’s how I’m leaving this earth.
November 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
I’m definitely going to die of a heart attack while shoveling out my driveway. Calling it now, that’s how I’m leaving this earth.
So I assume everyone who was angry about the removal of confederate statues but insisted that was just about “preserving history” is now speaking out JUST as loudly about the unlawful demolition of the White House east wing. Right?
October 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
So I assume everyone who was angry about the removal of confederate statues but insisted that was just about “preserving history” is now speaking out JUST as loudly about the unlawful demolition of the White House east wing. Right?
Was actually never able to beat Riven as a kid (well, teenager). Thought it was way too tough. Just beat it for the first time. Feeling pretty smart.
June 25, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Was actually never able to beat Riven as a kid (well, teenager). Thought it was way too tough. Just beat it for the first time. Feeling pretty smart.
Replaying Myst for the first time in almost 30 years. Most of the puzzles are easier than I remember them being. But the spaceship/piano puzzle was, and still is, total bullshit.
June 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Replaying Myst for the first time in almost 30 years. Most of the puzzles are easier than I remember them being. But the spaceship/piano puzzle was, and still is, total bullshit.
Hey, I made the papers!
April 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Hey, I made the papers!
Feeling like maybe I should replay Final Fantasy VI again. You know, the one where the bad guy wins halfway through the game and actually brings about the end of the world. And the second half is just about trying to find reasons to stay hopeful and keep fighting despite that fact.
November 13, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Feeling like maybe I should replay Final Fantasy VI again. You know, the one where the bad guy wins halfway through the game and actually brings about the end of the world. And the second half is just about trying to find reasons to stay hopeful and keep fighting despite that fact.
That theme song and intro stills kicks ass
March 21, 2024 at 3:06 AM
That theme song and intro stills kicks ass
Made the decision to leave my job, and gave my boss 2 weeks notice yesterday.
Today my boss offered me a very, very substantial raise if I stay. Probably going to accept; too good of an offer to refuse.
Last few days have been a bit of an emotional roller coaster for me.
Today my boss offered me a very, very substantial raise if I stay. Probably going to accept; too good of an offer to refuse.
Last few days have been a bit of an emotional roller coaster for me.
March 20, 2024 at 12:52 AM
Made the decision to leave my job, and gave my boss 2 weeks notice yesterday.
Today my boss offered me a very, very substantial raise if I stay. Probably going to accept; too good of an offer to refuse.
Last few days have been a bit of an emotional roller coaster for me.
Today my boss offered me a very, very substantial raise if I stay. Probably going to accept; too good of an offer to refuse.
Last few days have been a bit of an emotional roller coaster for me.
Applied for a new job a few weeks ago and just had it offered to me. Probably a lot less stressful, but there would be a slight pay cut. Was kind of hoping they wouldn’t offer so I wouldn’t have to make a choice. I have the weekend to mull it over.
March 15, 2024 at 6:25 PM
Applied for a new job a few weeks ago and just had it offered to me. Probably a lot less stressful, but there would be a slight pay cut. Was kind of hoping they wouldn’t offer so I wouldn’t have to make a choice. I have the weekend to mull it over.
Okay, water heater. You win this round.
But I’m coming back with a bigger wrench, or with someone who has bigger forearms! And then we’ll see who’s boss!
But I’m coming back with a bigger wrench, or with someone who has bigger forearms! And then we’ll see who’s boss!
March 2, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Okay, water heater. You win this round.
But I’m coming back with a bigger wrench, or with someone who has bigger forearms! And then we’ll see who’s boss!
But I’m coming back with a bigger wrench, or with someone who has bigger forearms! And then we’ll see who’s boss!
My niece enjoys painting faces
February 3, 2024 at 12:49 AM
My niece enjoys painting faces
So… watched the finale of The Curse. Which was… really something. Brilliant, horrifying, absurd, funny, and deeply unsettling show. And if you make it to the penultimate episode, and think you know where the story is going, you don’t.
January 13, 2024 at 9:30 PM
So… watched the finale of The Curse. Which was… really something. Brilliant, horrifying, absurd, funny, and deeply unsettling show. And if you make it to the penultimate episode, and think you know where the story is going, you don’t.
That could have gone much worse. Definitely looked like a minor idiot a few times, but managed to bullshit my way through enough that I avoided abject humiliation for another day!
December 13, 2023 at 9:03 PM
That could have gone much worse. Definitely looked like a minor idiot a few times, but managed to bullshit my way through enough that I avoided abject humiliation for another day!
One hour away from hosting a training session with a client about a platform with which I am barely proficient myself. Told my higher ups I wasn’t comfortable doing it until I receive some training myself first, but they pushed it on me anyway. Hate my job.
December 13, 2023 at 6:33 PM
One hour away from hosting a training session with a client about a platform with which I am barely proficient myself. Told my higher ups I wasn’t comfortable doing it until I receive some training myself first, but they pushed it on me anyway. Hate my job.
My favorite part of candles is when you blow them out. I love the smell of the smoke
November 27, 2023 at 4:23 AM
My favorite part of candles is when you blow them out. I love the smell of the smoke
Recently, my mom let me know she really wanted to see the Barbie movie, but my dad hadn’t wanted to see it with her. I invited her to come and watch it. She invited my father along. Expectedly, after the movie my father made the argument that men are just as disadvantaged as women.I’m exhausted.
November 26, 2023 at 3:57 AM
Recently, my mom let me know she really wanted to see the Barbie movie, but my dad hadn’t wanted to see it with her. I invited her to come and watch it. She invited my father along. Expectedly, after the movie my father made the argument that men are just as disadvantaged as women.I’m exhausted.
I’m applying for other jobs now, but most of my experience says that all employers act that way nowadays. I’ve been pretty depressed. Life is mostly work, work sucks, and then you die. That’s basically the loop I’ve been stuck in. And there’s the embarrassment. 
November 5, 2023 at 4:32 AM
I’m applying for other jobs now, but most of my experience says that all employers act that way nowadays. I’ve been pretty depressed. Life is mostly work, work sucks, and then you die. That’s basically the loop I’ve been stuck in. And there’s the embarrassment. 
Yes, they also laid off my boss this week. And he was a good man, and one of the only remaining parts of my job that I liked. He didn’t deserve it. On top of being sad about my grandma, I’m very angry about the way my company has been treating us.
November 5, 2023 at 4:29 AM
Yes, they also laid off my boss this week. And he was a good man, and one of the only remaining parts of my job that I liked. He didn’t deserve it. On top of being sad about my grandma, I’m very angry about the way my company has been treating us.
Suffice to say, though, this is been a bad week. Really tough times my maternal grandmother died. It was a mercy, she had been in hospice for a bit, and was in pain. She was a good person, mostly. My mom is doing well with it. 
November 5, 2023 at 4:28 AM
Suffice to say, though, this is been a bad week. Really tough times my maternal grandmother died. It was a mercy, she had been in hospice for a bit, and was in pain. She was a good person, mostly. My mom is doing well with it. 
Increasingly, as I get older, I have found that I am not good at talking. In general, and certainly about myself. Any time I’m tempted it feels like a mistake. Embarrassing. I should probably talk to somebody about that someday, but… you see the issue there.
November 5, 2023 at 4:25 AM
Increasingly, as I get older, I have found that I am not good at talking. In general, and certainly about myself. Any time I’m tempted it feels like a mistake. Embarrassing. I should probably talk to somebody about that someday, but… you see the issue there.