Tea by Name Tea by Nature
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Geeky maker of things, confirmed wrapper and doodler, fanfiction and hopeful technical author. General tech dabbler.
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I feel like this may need to be a 2026 reality now?
I need more books and projects to stop the doom scrolling, and a more solid career backup plan.
#mentalhealth #doomscrolling
I feel like this may need to be a 2026 reality now?
I need more books and projects to stop the doom scrolling, and a more solid career backup plan.
#mentalhealth #doomscrolling
cupoftea.social
January 7, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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I feel like this may need to be a 2026 reality now?
I need more books and projects to stop the doom scrolling, and a more solid career backup plan.
#mentalhealth #doomscrolling
I feel like this may need to be a 2026 reality now?
I need more books and projects to stop the doom scrolling, and a more solid career backup plan.
#mentalhealth #doomscrolling
I wouldn't say I have a reading list but I haven't read this much in years.
I started "Witch King" by Martha Wells in mid-December, which I enjoyed immensely (waiting now for the second installment). Once that was complete, I then re-read "Fifth-Season" by N.K. Jemisin, and have now finished […]
I started "Witch King" by Martha Wells in mid-December, which I enjoyed immensely (waiting now for the second installment). Once that was complete, I then re-read "Fifth-Season" by N.K. Jemisin, and have now finished […]
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January 4, 2026 at 3:57 PM
I wouldn't say I have a reading list but I haven't read this much in years.
I started "Witch King" by Martha Wells in mid-December, which I enjoyed immensely (waiting now for the second installment). Once that was complete, I then re-read "Fifth-Season" by N.K. Jemisin, and have now finished […]
I started "Witch King" by Martha Wells in mid-December, which I enjoyed immensely (waiting now for the second installment). Once that was complete, I then re-read "Fifth-Season" by N.K. Jemisin, and have now finished […]
A tad distracted with Luanti today, after having the "spawn in rock" bug yesterday, I updated to full Luanti from the old MineTest under Linux Mint, then transferred everything I had already built. Building my second "Portal-esque" complex in a fabulously […]
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December 26, 2025 at 1:48 PM
A tad distracted with Luanti today, after having the "spawn in rock" bug yesterday, I updated to full Luanti from the old MineTest under Linux Mint, then transferred everything I had already built. Building my second "Portal-esque" complex in a fabulously […]
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[Original post on cupoftea.social]
Finally got moving on my project, "rough" draft now done, resulted in a forgotten half cup of tea.
Meet the Positively Positive Heffalump
#mastoart #mentalhealth
Meet the Positively Positive Heffalump
#mastoart #mentalhealth
December 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Finally got moving on my project, "rough" draft now done, resulted in a forgotten half cup of tea.
Meet the Positively Positive Heffalump
#mastoart #mentalhealth
Meet the Positively Positive Heffalump
#mastoart #mentalhealth
Today's conversation with myself while starting a project:
- You should have started earlier
- That cutting mat is too small, any idea where the larger one is?
- Why do you start the day before you want it finished
- I might be too stressed for this
- Stop procrastinating with something else […]
- You should have started earlier
- That cutting mat is too small, any idea where the larger one is?
- Why do you start the day before you want it finished
- I might be too stressed for this
- Stop procrastinating with something else […]
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cupoftea.social
December 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Today's conversation with myself while starting a project:
- You should have started earlier
- That cutting mat is too small, any idea where the larger one is?
- Why do you start the day before you want it finished
- I might be too stressed for this
- Stop procrastinating with something else […]
- You should have started earlier
- That cutting mat is too small, any idea where the larger one is?
- Why do you start the day before you want it finished
- I might be too stressed for this
- Stop procrastinating with something else […]
I really wish I didn't come up with last minute ideas when I have a busy weekend. Especially one's where I can only half visualise what I want to do..
Think heffalump, yellow raincoat and sou'wester, dancing in a puddle wile wearing sunglasses and waving a rainbow umbrella, and maybe frog […]
Think heffalump, yellow raincoat and sou'wester, dancing in a puddle wile wearing sunglasses and waving a rainbow umbrella, and maybe frog […]
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cupoftea.social
December 20, 2025 at 9:12 AM
I really wish I didn't come up with last minute ideas when I have a busy weekend. Especially one's where I can only half visualise what I want to do..
Think heffalump, yellow raincoat and sou'wester, dancing in a puddle wile wearing sunglasses and waving a rainbow umbrella, and maybe frog […]
Think heffalump, yellow raincoat and sou'wester, dancing in a puddle wile wearing sunglasses and waving a rainbow umbrella, and maybe frog […]
Had a spare while, so started reading a new book. Witch King by Martha Wells, just one chapter, but to far so good, interested to see where this goes. Having a comment by N. K. Jemisin is a good sign, as another new to me author in the past year.
#bookstodon #fiction
#bookstodon #fiction
December 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Had a spare while, so started reading a new book. Witch King by Martha Wells, just one chapter, but to far so good, interested to see where this goes. Having a comment by N. K. Jemisin is a good sign, as another new to me author in the past year.
#bookstodon #fiction
#bookstodon #fiction
Unusually, I'm going to do a three good things:
1. Finally got an all clear letter through for my annual scan that I've been having since I was 28. I know they'd call be back quickly if they found something, but the confirmation makes me breathe easier.
2. Nice catch up with an old boss before […]
1. Finally got an all clear letter through for my annual scan that I've been having since I was 28. I know they'd call be back quickly if they found something, but the confirmation makes me breathe easier.
2. Nice catch up with an old boss before […]
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cupoftea.social
December 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Unusually, I'm going to do a three good things:
1. Finally got an all clear letter through for my annual scan that I've been having since I was 28. I know they'd call be back quickly if they found something, but the confirmation makes me breathe easier.
2. Nice catch up with an old boss before […]
1. Finally got an all clear letter through for my annual scan that I've been having since I was 28. I know they'd call be back quickly if they found something, but the confirmation makes me breathe easier.
2. Nice catch up with an old boss before […]
Unusually I came away from the local supermarket grinning like a fool tonight, the store seems to have upped the anti on their playlist in terms of volume and content, not just Christmas songs which is a blessing for the staff. Cher wasn't doing it for me tonight though lol
On making my way to […]
On making my way to […]
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cupoftea.social
December 8, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Unusually I came away from the local supermarket grinning like a fool tonight, the store seems to have upped the anti on their playlist in terms of volume and content, not just Christmas songs which is a blessing for the staff. Cher wasn't doing it for me tonight though lol
On making my way to […]
On making my way to […]
There's a few off the wall things I'd like in a house, two are train related.
Always liked the idea of a model railway that ran between rooms via the walls, low enough that you could see it and high enough it wouldn't get in the way, but also big enough you might be able to send something […]
Always liked the idea of a model railway that ran between rooms via the walls, low enough that you could see it and high enough it wouldn't get in the way, but also big enough you might be able to send something […]
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cupoftea.social
December 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
There's a few off the wall things I'd like in a house, two are train related.
Always liked the idea of a model railway that ran between rooms via the walls, low enough that you could see it and high enough it wouldn't get in the way, but also big enough you might be able to send something […]
Always liked the idea of a model railway that ran between rooms via the walls, low enough that you could see it and high enough it wouldn't get in the way, but also big enough you might be able to send something […]
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Amazon might not notice that you stopped shopping with them* but if you take that same modest bit of disposable income and spend it on art bought directly from artists, the small electronics projects of your friends, helping people in dire financial situations and the the local theater all of […]
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sauropods.win
December 3, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Amazon might not notice that you stopped shopping with them* but if you take that same modest bit of disposable income and spend it on art bought directly from artists, the small electronics projects of your friends, helping people in dire financial situations and the the local theater all of […]
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This is a bit of a calling all cars situation. I didnt expect the server bill to be quite as high this month and combine that with media bill both have gone out and left me £234 out of pocket. Combine that with food and other bills.
I bought a vinyl cleaning machine last week since it was […]
I bought a vinyl cleaning machine last week since it was […]
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cupoftea.social
December 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
This is a bit of a calling all cars situation. I didnt expect the server bill to be quite as high this month and combine that with media bill both have gone out and left me £234 out of pocket. Combine that with food and other bills.
I bought a vinyl cleaning machine last week since it was […]
I bought a vinyl cleaning machine last week since it was […]
Fun thing from last night, my right eye decided to have a strobe lighting effect all on its own for a few minutes, didn't matter if it was closed or all external light blocked out. This was once I'd gone to bed. Not sure if this is something to keep an eye on being a migraine sufferer?
#eyehealth
#eyehealth
December 2, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Fun thing from last night, my right eye decided to have a strobe lighting effect all on its own for a few minutes, didn't matter if it was closed or all external light blocked out. This was once I'd gone to bed. Not sure if this is something to keep an eye on being a migraine sufferer?
#eyehealth
#eyehealth
Swedish band - check, fun total strangers to sit next to - check, for added bonus make those strangers Swedish ladies - check.
I went, I saw, I listened, I boogied and sang, and maybe Lena will never be as good as Marie Fredriksson, but it was a fantastic night and I'm very glad I came up for […]
I went, I saw, I listened, I boogied and sang, and maybe Lena will never be as good as Marie Fredriksson, but it was a fantastic night and I'm very glad I came up for […]
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cupoftea.social
December 1, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Swedish band - check, fun total strangers to sit next to - check, for added bonus make those strangers Swedish ladies - check.
I went, I saw, I listened, I boogied and sang, and maybe Lena will never be as good as Marie Fredriksson, but it was a fantastic night and I'm very glad I came up for […]
I went, I saw, I listened, I boogied and sang, and maybe Lena will never be as good as Marie Fredriksson, but it was a fantastic night and I'm very glad I came up for […]
Green space break, can tell the squirrels are getting ready for winter, they are chonky. One squirrel keeps having a bit of a to do with a crow so may need to find extra nuts
#greenspace #mentalhealth #squirrel
#greenspace #mentalhealth #squirrel
December 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Green space break, can tell the squirrels are getting ready for winter, they are chonky. One squirrel keeps having a bit of a to do with a crow so may need to find extra nuts
#greenspace #mentalhealth #squirrel
#greenspace #mentalhealth #squirrel
Train one into London, then probably head east for lunch and a wander in a favourite haunt. I never buy anything but do find a few curiosities, depends which market is on. Then head north west on the Hammersmith line for tonight's gig.
Going solo to gigs is fun but daunting when it's in "town" […]
Going solo to gigs is fun but daunting when it's in "town" […]
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cupoftea.social
December 1, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Train one into London, then probably head east for lunch and a wander in a favourite haunt. I never buy anything but do find a few curiosities, depends which market is on. Then head north west on the Hammersmith line for tonight's gig.
Going solo to gigs is fun but daunting when it's in "town" […]
Going solo to gigs is fun but daunting when it's in "town" […]
November 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Shuffle has given me back to back Matchbox Twenty so far - Unwell, 3AM and How Far We've Come... Pretty apt if you ask me
#mb20 #matchboxtwenty #playlist
#mb20 #matchboxtwenty #playlist
November 29, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Shuffle has given me back to back Matchbox Twenty so far - Unwell, 3AM and How Far We've Come... Pretty apt if you ask me
#mb20 #matchboxtwenty #playlist
#mb20 #matchboxtwenty #playlist
Just caught up on the posting, ah 1995 must have been when I started losing connection with the UK music chart and didn't have an alternative other than to head back in time.
Wasn't a Britpop kid, was never into the boy bands other than the odd tune, and the incoming Hip Hop/RnB, very much felt […]
Wasn't a Britpop kid, was never into the boy bands other than the odd tune, and the incoming Hip Hop/RnB, very much felt […]
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cupoftea.social
November 29, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Just caught up on the posting, ah 1995 must have been when I started losing connection with the UK music chart and didn't have an alternative other than to head back in time.
Wasn't a Britpop kid, was never into the boy bands other than the odd tune, and the incoming Hip Hop/RnB, very much felt […]
Wasn't a Britpop kid, was never into the boy bands other than the odd tune, and the incoming Hip Hop/RnB, very much felt […]
Lots of animated tooting in the tootumsphere for #totp tonight. Thoroughly enjoying this, getting a good picture of what's actually on the "box" 😆
November 28, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Lots of animated tooting in the tootumsphere for #totp tonight. Thoroughly enjoying this, getting a good picture of what's actually on the "box" 😆
Today I was introduced to:
I don't have ducks or a row
I have squirrels
And they are at a rave
I appended this to include:
And one is in the corner
Rocking
With tears in its eyes
It's also possible that two are having a row 🐿️
I did really well at work on Monday, team of 4 was a team of 2 […]
I don't have ducks or a row
I have squirrels
And they are at a rave
I appended this to include:
And one is in the corner
Rocking
With tears in its eyes
It's also possible that two are having a row 🐿️
I did really well at work on Monday, team of 4 was a team of 2 […]
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cupoftea.social
November 27, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Today I was introduced to:
I don't have ducks or a row
I have squirrels
And they are at a rave
I appended this to include:
And one is in the corner
Rocking
With tears in its eyes
It's also possible that two are having a row 🐿️
I did really well at work on Monday, team of 4 was a team of 2 […]
I don't have ducks or a row
I have squirrels
And they are at a rave
I appended this to include:
And one is in the corner
Rocking
With tears in its eyes
It's also possible that two are having a row 🐿️
I did really well at work on Monday, team of 4 was a team of 2 […]
Cooking a chicken and cumin curry, headphones on and shuffling along to what ever comes on... So far Nickelback and Four Non Blondes... No judging please, next it could be Country, Shakira or P.P. Arnold 😊
#music #mentalhealth
#music #mentalhealth
November 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Cooking a chicken and cumin curry, headphones on and shuffling along to what ever comes on... So far Nickelback and Four Non Blondes... No judging please, next it could be Country, Shakira or P.P. Arnold 😊
#music #mentalhealth
#music #mentalhealth
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3 years ago today. I decided I didnt want to be on Musk's twitter when he bought it. Went off to find an instance that was more local and the big one couldnt handle the traffic at the time so I made COTS as an idea. Seems it worked somewhat ?
Happy Birthday Cupoftea.social
#cupofteasssocial
Happy Birthday Cupoftea.social
#cupofteasssocial
November 22, 2025 at 12:47 PM
3 years ago today. I decided I didnt want to be on Musk's twitter when he bought it. Went off to find an instance that was more local and the big one couldnt handle the traffic at the time so I made COTS as an idea. Seems it worked somewhat ?
Happy Birthday Cupoftea.social
#cupofteasssocial
Happy Birthday Cupoftea.social
#cupofteasssocial
I think the MET office left out an adjective in the forecast this morning, the showers are decidedly wintery here, if not bordering on sleet. Are they being too cautious?
#ukweather
#ukweather
November 21, 2025 at 8:47 AM
I think the MET office left out an adjective in the forecast this morning, the showers are decidedly wintery here, if not bordering on sleet. Are they being too cautious?
#ukweather
#ukweather