Polina
will-o-the-wisp.bsky.social
Polina
@will-o-the-wisp.bsky.social
former journalist, animal lover, SciComm MSc & BA Linguistics mastering a career change
ICD F33/6A71
love books, science, rabbits and languages.
Finally yet another depression episode is over. I am just as tired as usual, though it is not that exhausting to exist now.
August 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Career change is a substantial move that requires not only much effort, but also tons of motivation and... courage.

I am not even that sure I have it all, yet what I definitely lack is a desire to stay in the field. I am fed up with journalism in Russia and I'm not going back.
July 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
While fighting depression, I got to appreciate my routines even more. As my doc says, ‘at least something’ is not actually the least. David Burnes said in his book on mood therapy that people are likely to feel much better when they do anything rather than when they do practically nothing.
July 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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WHY ARE Y'ALL NOT USING ALT TEXT. WHAT'S WRONG WITH Y'ALL.

It's not hard. It's not time consuming. It's not onerous. There's pre made tech in-app for it.

It really sucks that you don't use it. A lot of you are newish here and just screwed up how culturally prevalent it was. Get with the program.
Hi! You're seeing this because someone noticed you posting an image that doesn't contain alt text. This is not a scolding! You are loved! But everyone needs to be convinced using alt text is socially mandatory. (I sure had to be shown the way as well!) Would you mind reading this🧵 about it and why?
July 3, 2025 at 2:59 AM
An archive photo of my dear #GretaKissanen enjoying summer 2024.
#ThrowbackThursday #catsofbluesky
June 26, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Fancy showing off my crafts here on #CraftSky. Have a look at this majestic #embroidery I've recently finished! Gotta send it to my mom as a present.
I adore like these colours! and curls and shades... If you want me to share the pattern, I'll scan it and post the next sky in the thread. 🙌🏻
June 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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2. Whatever they say, the people who start wars are often thinking chiefly about domestic politics
June 22, 2025 at 4:28 AM
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5. Wars are easy to start and hard to stop
June 22, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Jump Mr. Frodo!
Daily bunny no.2972 missed the boat
June 1, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Owl yawn! 🥱🦉🪶
May 30, 2025 at 3:50 AM
It's #Caturday! Show off your purring furbabies 😌✨

#catsofbluesky #Cappucchinathecat
May 25, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Here's yet another place I can both ramble and reflect on books I've read, so bear with me 😌

disclaimer: I read mostly in Russian now, so in case I post any covers/quotes, I'm gonna provide them in both original and English languages.

#booksky #readingclub #literature #nonfiction #fiction
May 22, 2025 at 10:58 AM
if there used to be 'tweets' on Twitter, then should we call single posts 'skies' here?

Here is a sky full of stars... sorry, a thread full of threads 🤭

(I'm gonna 'sky' generally in English here, even though sometimes probably gotta give a go to other languages I know.)
May 18, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Also thinking of starting my own Substack. At the moment, thinking of the content strategy and my niche. I do hope it will finally work out 🍀
May 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Long time no see.
What do I have here?

I've listened to several books, I've got married, I've got back to the gym.

Meanwhile weathered yet another one depression episode and decided to learn more about photography.

Revised my Japanese. It's not that rusty as I expected!
May 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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my phone keeps messaging me like "how about you delete some of these pictures of your dogs so we can install this new AI assistant update?" well how about you fuck off into the sea
May 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Throwback Thursday Kittens

Her Excellency at two months
#Cats #CatSky #CatsOfBlueSky #BlackCats #ThrowbackThursday #Kitten
March 28, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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it has to infuriate him that she’s a million times better at posting than he’ll ever be
March 27, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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OWLET YAWN 🦉🪶
March 28, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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Daily bunny no.2901 is taking off
March 22, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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A message from Her Excellency for the first day of Spring:

In Spring there is much work: cleaning, repairing, and preparing. It is also a time of great uncertainty, which can bring anxiety and stagnation. Appreciate the light. Celebrate the warmth. Nurture and enjoy the hope it brings.
March 21, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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Daily bunny no.2900 needs to finish their supper first!
March 21, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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Oh em gee.
March 21, 2025 at 1:21 AM
AMAZING STUFF I WANT THEM
Studs, pins, small and medium dangle earrings. I will have them online later today.
Loxythemaker.com
March 2, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Daily bunny no.2881 just made it worse
March 2, 2025 at 4:56 AM