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@tsombert.bsky.social
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my name is bert | he/him | '95 | gay af | severe depression and social anxiety | sometimes I stream on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tsombert
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tsombert.bsky.social
happy 12th anniversary to the first album I pre-ordered both for a CD and the iTunes store album.

I was gifted the vinyl by my sister for my 19th birthday in 2014

These are "first editions" that feature the original album tracklist iykyk 😅 (fuck R. Kelly I am a DWUW solo version truther)
photograph of a vinyl and CD of Lady Gaga's 2013 album, ARTPOP, featuring the aluminium foil covers on both, which in the right light makes the text and Parental Advisory sticker shine (bc it's aluminium).
November 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
tsombert.bsky.social
another election done
OFFICIAL ELECTION MAIL Authorized by the U.S. Postal Service BUSINESS REPLY MAIL
October 12, 2025 at 1:04 AM
tsombert.bsky.social
Sorry for the essay lmao these are my opinions/what I know about each major service that is commonly used in place of Spotify, there are supposed to be many others but *shrugs*
I've chosen to rip files into my computer and play them on MusicBee (3rd party FOSS for music, like Windows Media Player, basically, but way more customizable). Others will turn to Apple Music, Tidal, YouTube Music, Deezer, Bandcamp, etc. Bandcamp is probably the best for supporting artists but their catalog is limited to whichever artists upload (similar to Soundcloud). Many major label recording artists don't usually use it, independent ones tend to, though. YouTube Music is a literal garbage platform, they use videos used as audio. You can even find the uploaded videos on most artists pages, and audio compression on YouTube videos is bad (if you care about high fidelity audio). Deezer is a decent replacement. It's not the best, but it's there. It definitely exists. Tidal boasts high fidelity audio but tends to be pricier last I heard. Also highly associated with Jay Z from their highly publicized contract signing with a bunch of other artists. Apple Music is probably the first alternative people will move towards because of familiarity with the brand and supposedly they pay artists better, but it's also an Apple product, and it notoriously isn't well optimized for Windows. I wouldn't know what else you could use that is straight up just sailing the seven seas, finding CDs at a public library, or buying it yourself (either at a local record store or buying from the artists themselves), since most services are going to have their issues/controversies/associations.
October 7, 2025 at 11:43 PM
tsombert.bsky.social
Forever trapped in PoGO, but at least it's cute!
#PokemonGO #Psyduck #Shiny #POGO
Psyduck. Combat Power (abbreviated to CP) 456. An in-game photo of a shiny Psyduck in a floating ring. Caught during timed research. Crossed out location. September 12, 2025.
September 13, 2025 at 2:55 AM
tsombert.bsky.social
this flows naturally to me idk I know "Disease" was meant to open the album and be the opening thesis statement but :shrug:.

also "LoveDrug" being in the center of MAYHEM works for me bc I love that track so much (similar to "ARTPOP" being in the middle for ARTPOP).
Playing Tracks 1. Abracadabra - Lady Gaga 2. Garden of Eden - Lady Gaga 3. Perfect Celebrity - Lady Gaga 4. Can't Stop the High - Lady Gaga 5. Disease - Lady Gaga 6. The Beast - Lady Gaga 7. Killah (feat. Gesaffelstein) - Lady Gaga 8. Zombieboy - Lady Gaga 9. LoveDrug - Lady Gaga 10. How Bad Do U Want Me - Lady Gaga 11. Don't Call Tonight - Lady Gaga 12. The Dead Dance - Lady Gaga 13. Kill for Love - Lady Gaga 14. Shadow of a Man - Lady Gaga 15. Blade of Grass - Lady Gaga 16. Die with a Smile - Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars (Bruno is cut off with ellipses after Br) 17. Vanish Into You - Lady Gaga
September 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM
tsombert.bsky.social
it showed up today and early, too :3
Managed to find it on sale ($70! 😃), which is great considering it's brand new & first generation (from 2022). Nobody should be paying $3-400 for anything "old" aka not the latest model.

Anyways, new watch!
photograph of a Google Pixel Watch 1st generation LTE box with a Chalk band on a wooden counter
August 31, 2025 at 12:02 AM
tsombert.bsky.social
the way MAYHEM was meant to be heard 🥰
screenshot of a music player with the skin of an iPod Classic, playing "How Bad Do U Want Me" by Lady Gaga from MAYHEM (2025)
August 7, 2025 at 3:29 AM
tsombert.bsky.social
I got 2 strikes in bowling tonight :3

bonus food
bowling scoreboard. Third row shows 2 strikes. Cherry Icee in an Icee cup Burger with bacon and a side of French fries
August 3, 2025 at 5:26 AM
tsombert.bsky.social
doesn't help that uglytuff is too hyperrealistic to not be genAI already
the ugliest Wigglytuff card you've ever seen from Pokémon TCG Pocket, which feels (and probably is) genAI
July 29, 2025 at 6:38 AM
tsombert.bsky.social
limsimi.vercel.app
You are... Soya milk 13.8% of people are also this type! Drawing of a cup of soya milk, with a straw and a cute little blushy smile Nourishing by nature "You can count on me!" Simple, deep love Gentle, dependable, quiet comfort What's inside 70% Gentle kindness 25% Silent strength 5% self-advocacy skills Strengths Extremely supportive Detail-oriented and organised Loyal and committed Weaknesses Avoids confrontation Neglects own needs Resistant to change Goes well with Lime Juice Kopi O Kosong Might taste funky Soursop juice Milo Dinosaur
July 29, 2025 at 4:39 AM
tsombert.bsky.social
minor Zenless Zone Zero spoilers
important research.... 👀
#PanYinhu #ZZZ #ZenlessZoneZero
in-game photograph of Panda Daddy in-game photograph of Panda Daddy in-game photograph of Panda Daddy in-game photograph of Panda Daddy
June 7, 2025 at 6:44 AM
tsombert.bsky.social
Happy Pride 2025!

Be proud, be queer, be loud, and be wonderful.

Your gay friend,
Bert :3
June 1, 2025 bert 12:42pm HAPPY PRIDE MONTH TO ALL MY FELLOW ALPHABET MAFIA FRIENDS This is an important month to remember the activism and rioting that took place at Stonewall and how many people have protested and stood up against oppression of the LGBTQIA+ community, some of which exists today! Be proud, be queer, be loud, and be wonderful. The LGBTQIA+ community is one of love and acceptance, understanding, kindness, and belonging. Whether you're out, questioning, or closeted, it's important to remember that you still belong and nobody can invalidate your existence! Much love to everyone! Please remember to educate yourself on the queer community, and to support queer folk now, more than ever, in these tumultuous times. Happy Pride :3 (Pride Flag emote)
June 1, 2025 at 7:55 PM
tsombert.bsky.social
GG I DID! #PokemonShield #PokemonHome #Keldeo #ShinyKeldeo #Shiny
Screenshot of Pokémon HOME, showing exclamation points over the categories for Galar, Isle of Armor, and Crown Tundra Dexes, to show they are recently completed. A screenshot from Pokémon HOME showing the rewards screen of shiny Keldeo for completing the Dexes in Pokémon Sword/Shield. Screenshot from Pokémon HOME of shiny Keldeo.
May 24, 2025 at 4:33 AM
tsombert.bsky.social
Mother's Day 2025, I reached Superstar rank in Ranked Fall Guys.
Screenshot from Fall Guys. A holographic rainbow colored Fall Guys themed badge shines brightly, with white text underneath that reads "Superstar". A results page screenshot from Fall Guys. The character bean is wearing cat ears, and has green eyes on the face plate. The pattern is a dress shirt with suspenders, in dark blue and green. The Game Summary shows the ranking within the Fall Guys ranked mode of Superstar. A bar underneath shows 125 points, to the right reads "+ 200". 3 out of 4 badges are Gold, the second is Silver. Game Rewards show 1 crown won. The bottom area shows 3469 crowns in the Crown Pass.
May 12, 2025 at 7:09 AM
tsombert.bsky.social
A second t1 sub emote has been hi- I mean gone live

I also made this myself :3

tsombeQ
digital drawing of a cat head tilted to the side, looking at the camera. The cat is dark blue with white tuft in the ears, and a white stripe going down to the top of the :3 mouth. the eyes are green with black pupils, the nose is light pink.
May 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
tsombert.bsky.social
ayy lmao
screenshot of my post announcing I've become Twitch Affiliate. the post has 4 reposts and 20 likes.
May 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
tsombert.bsky.social
new t1 sub emote is now live

I made this myself :3

tsombeMeow
:tsombeMeow: a dark blue square with white text that reads "MEOW :3"
May 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
tsombert.bsky.social
It's official, I've become a Twitch Affiliate.

You can follow me at
› www.twitch.tv/tsombert
Screenshot of an email saying "You're invited to be a Twitch Affiliate [Inbox]". Twitch 08:46 to me. Nice Work! bleedPurple You have leveled up to Twitch Affiliate. In the center is Twitch's photo for Affiliates, showing an excited character with their hands up as a white owl flies carrying a letter in their beak, and onlookers are looking in surprise or amazement.
May 7, 2025 at 5:44 AM
tsombert.bsky.social
Thanks Twitch.

And here's the kicker: ads still run.

Assholes.
screenshot of a Hollow Knight stream with overlaid text over a transparent background. Text reads "Running ad block? Consider Turbo. Twitch Turbo enables ad-free viewing while still supporting streamers." Two buttons read "Return to stream" and "Try Turbo". Chrome Extensions panel, showing the only installed extension is FrankerFaceZ; there is no ad-blocker or userscript being run to block ads.
April 22, 2025 at 9:51 PM
tsombert.bsky.social
Happy Easter from Tsomland #ACNH #AnimalCrossing #NewHorizons #Easter2025 #HappyEaster #BunnyDay
My Animal Crossing character poses in front of Bunny Day themed items by the central Town Hall plaza. Zipper can be seen in the background. My Animal Crossing character poses in front of a picnic area with Bunny Day themed items. My Animal Crossing character poses behind the picnic table, which has a chocolate bunny meal and a basket.
April 20, 2025 at 10:50 PM
tsombert.bsky.social
this render of Mario will always be funny to me because it gives real "Do I look like I give a fuck" vibes.
I've seen it in an official calendar I own for like... 2022? and it's the same render.
April 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM
tsombert.bsky.social
SHINY HOT DOGS
Screenshot of Pokémon TCG Pocket, showing the shiny Cyclizar promo card. Screenshot from Pokémon TCG Pocket, showing the shiny Wugtrio ex card
March 31, 2025 at 7:00 AM
tsombert.bsky.social
which one are y'all getting? #pokemon #pocket #tcg
screenshot from Pokémon TCG Pocket of the limited time shop for starter decks.
March 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
tsombert.bsky.social
#NintendoSwitch #AnimalCrossingNewHorizon #ACNH
cw: spider tarantula bite fainting
March 13, 2025 at 3:18 AM
tsombert.bsky.social
If you like having a playlist with all the tracks in the order that they're released in but also including the bonus tracks added in the middle and wonder "Where does everything go?", then here's how I set up everything including a couple additional tracks to make a mock deluxe.
Screenshot on Spotify of a playlist showing songs by Lady Gaga from her new album MAYHEM and related releases. 1. Disease 2. Abracadabra 3. Garden of Eden 4. Perfect Celebrity 5. Can't Stop the High 6. Vanish Into You 7. Killah (feat. Gesaffelstein) 8. Zombieboy 9. LoveDrug 10. How Bad Do U Want Me 11. Don't Call Tonight 12. Kill for Love 13. Shadow of a Man 14. The Beast 15. Blade of Grass 16. Die With a Smile (with Bruno Mars) 17. Disease - The Antidote Live 18. Disease - The Poison Live 19. Die With a Smile - Acoustic (with Bruno Mars) 20. Die With a Smile - Live in Las Vegas (with Bruno Mars)
March 8, 2025 at 4:14 AM