Mika
@perceived.bsky.social
Talks to self incessantly; welcomes intellectually stimulating and/or friendly interruptions. Puzzle lover. Curious. Possibly wrong, capable of learning. Optimism: function of an internal locus of control. If there are four lights, there are four lights.
by cutting a groove into a tool handle, pretty much as McGuyver would do in this same situation. I used some thread wax from my sewing box to wax the strap edges before burnishing. I used a heat gun to work it in.
I also polished the metal hardware but I did that wrong so don't look close. (/4)
I also polished the metal hardware but I did that wrong so don't look close. (/4)
September 18, 2025 at 10:49 PM
by cutting a groove into a tool handle, pretty much as McGuyver would do in this same situation. I used some thread wax from my sewing box to wax the strap edges before burnishing. I used a heat gun to work it in.
I also polished the metal hardware but I did that wrong so don't look close. (/4)
I also polished the metal hardware but I did that wrong so don't look close. (/4)
That was cracked and crumbling, so I scraped it off. After a few weeks where I couldn't find the purse because I'd put it away somewhere that made logical sense, I sanded a gentle curve along the hard angles of the exposed strap edges. Then I made a burnisher (3/
September 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
That was cracked and crumbling, so I scraped it off. After a few weeks where I couldn't find the purse because I'd put it away somewhere that made logical sense, I sanded a gentle curve along the hard angles of the exposed strap edges. Then I made a burnisher (3/
The purse, not the terrified diminutive animal which we must remember is only speculative. Then I dried it -- the purse-- in the Arizona sun.
Next I slathered the purse in leather conditioner, to soften its now crispy exterior. This worked like a charm, except for the edge finish on the handle--(2/
Next I slathered the purse in leather conditioner, to soften its now crispy exterior. This worked like a charm, except for the edge finish on the handle--(2/
September 18, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The purse, not the terrified diminutive animal which we must remember is only speculative. Then I dried it -- the purse-- in the Arizona sun.
Next I slathered the purse in leather conditioner, to soften its now crispy exterior. This worked like a charm, except for the edge finish on the handle--(2/
Next I slathered the purse in leather conditioner, to soften its now crispy exterior. This worked like a charm, except for the edge finish on the handle--(2/
::puffs up with pride:: 😊
September 18, 2025 at 10:06 PM
::puffs up with pride:: 😊
Thank you for reminding me about the box of brownie mix in my cupboard
September 17, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Thank you for reminding me about the box of brownie mix in my cupboard
Gripped by performative desire to be what I could have been if I'd been able. Because I feel the fragility of life and it lends urgency to something I assumed would be easy, having managed it so well in the recent past: connecting w others despite my strangeness. (4/4)
September 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Gripped by performative desire to be what I could have been if I'd been able. Because I feel the fragility of life and it lends urgency to something I assumed would be easy, having managed it so well in the recent past: connecting w others despite my strangeness. (4/4)
@hiddenbrain.bsky.social July 28 episode, "You 2.0: Change Your Story, Change Your Life" touches on this as it pertains to protracted illness.
I started dating bc I got a diagnosis and feel slightly better. But I spoke about myself w self deprecation, suddenly embarrassed of my achievements (3/
I started dating bc I got a diagnosis and feel slightly better. But I spoke about myself w self deprecation, suddenly embarrassed of my achievements (3/
September 16, 2025 at 10:13 PM
@hiddenbrain.bsky.social July 28 episode, "You 2.0: Change Your Story, Change Your Life" touches on this as it pertains to protracted illness.
I started dating bc I got a diagnosis and feel slightly better. But I spoke about myself w self deprecation, suddenly embarrassed of my achievements (3/
I started dating bc I got a diagnosis and feel slightly better. But I spoke about myself w self deprecation, suddenly embarrassed of my achievements (3/
Narrative psychology has been much on my mind. I catch myself framing my story with uncertainty more than anything, and get frustrated, knowing we are biased against any narrative besides redemption... I will likely be thought less of if I tell my truth. But I'm proud of arriving at this truth. (2/)
September 16, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Narrative psychology has been much on my mind. I catch myself framing my story with uncertainty more than anything, and get frustrated, knowing we are biased against any narrative besides redemption... I will likely be thought less of if I tell my truth. But I'm proud of arriving at this truth. (2/)
I'm so sorry, Manu, what a shock to lose someone that way.
September 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I'm so sorry, Manu, what a shock to lose someone that way.
Beautiful! Recalls for me the deer-fox in one of my favorite animated series, Hilda 🥰
August 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Beautiful! Recalls for me the deer-fox in one of my favorite animated series, Hilda 🥰
Oh foolish past me, try R facial nerve or external carotid dissection. Bet you five bucks and some jaw pain (which could be explained by mandibular asymmetry or a clump of salivary stones).
August 25, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Oh foolish past me, try R facial nerve or external carotid dissection. Bet you five bucks and some jaw pain (which could be explained by mandibular asymmetry or a clump of salivary stones).