2026-08-27T00:41:29Z https://nostr.now Badass Britt :mastodon_lgbt: https://nostr.now/npub18g5vwyup0pngquzdt0vsxawfnpae4ktv9ywwchl2h7dfas0llwxq40f95s https://mstdn.games/system/accounts/avatars/109/440/880/541/613/712/original/7fe6c0a7721412cf.jpeg https://mstdn.games/system/accounts/avatars/109/440/880/541/613/712/original/7fe6c0a7721412cf.jpeg https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs884a339prqvlh9d3w7p5j2wk8cwv6wl26mspn55dx9sngnqcfcmszyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllacc26d03e Yesterday I sat down with two blank pieces of watercolour paper and said, “let’s paint some auroras” <br/><br/>So, I did. 🤗<br/><br/>Hope you like them! <br/><br/>#watercolor #MastoArt #painting #art<br/><br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/117/338/303/387/707/647/original/e38b08e421fcb433.jpeg"> 2026-09-26T16:33:43Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstsank69uj6sgsgjta0463l87n243phjjl7g0lx7yez5jag2degxqzyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllaccf6umjr As of August 19th, the U.S. will be adding a 50% tariffs to all of the goods I sell and export from Canada. This is catastrophic and insane, but I expect nothing less from that administration. <br/><br/>So far, I’ve been able to manage a 10% tariff - but 50%? Yeah, that’ll shut my business over the border down. <br/><br/>So, if you’re Canadian 🇨🇦 and find yourself in need of some custom fidget toys, please check out my shop or share it with someone who might enjoy it. Thank you. 😊 <br/><br/><a href="https://brittbuilds3d.etsy.com">https://brittbuilds3d.etsy.com</a> 2026-08-11T03:37:48Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvdg0lujeytp3d3t3j9f7xm9tt0rs29mmea8x6euv62ehw8rh79hszyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllaccrkcf6r I got some new paints and tried my first sunset painting from a photo of one of my favourite spots back on Vancouver Island… it’s not perfect but I like the attempt! 🌅 <br/><br/>#painting #art #watercolor<br/><br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/116/970/501/299/039/365/original/5624636021887fa0.jpeg"> 2026-07-23T17:36:50Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfula09dystksse3l9j94c76gtr6geyxt82zcad5rn6hxpydmncmqzyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllaccr0c2zx <br/><br/>Join me in celebrating my wife’s achievement!!! She finished her last class today for her grad degree! It’s been an intense two years and I’m SO proud of her. 💕 2026-05-22T20:02:41Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0546ce9fkjl9cways7q4g5cp9r7fc2mufal5gn4j8pfqp7htrnlszyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllaccrzeg52 🌈 FIRE 🔥 Fidgets for Pride month!!! <br/><br/>These have been a labour of love to design and print. I’m so excited to finally have some samples ready! I will soon be adding 2 more clicker types to choose from, bringing the options up to 5! <br/><br/>Thank you all for encouraging me on my journey to create again. 💕<br/><br/>#BrittBuilds3D #Pride #lgbtq<br/><br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/116/581/208/971/621/324/original/0b55d2fba97eb5b9.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/116/581/209/277/442/868/original/a8f2905156b4a1d2.jpeg"> 2026-05-15T23:34:45Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsy85ql4xvhccfwes0jl3zlzydgtejf704prllrpdtqfjamsrjg2lszyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllacclx9j8g Anyone else on the south side in #YEG lose their Telus internet connection this morning? <br/><br/>#Edmonton <br/>Our is RIP. 2026-02-20T16:53:12Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2cen2y9hvc6gju2mh8898dev77y6p7282c73mqp9yweeqg7ee03qzyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllacclc8yl7 Say it with me, friends: :acnh_flourish:<br/><br/>“Just because the new biologic med for your RA is working, doesn’t mean you need to pick up an extra class next term because you want to finish your degree sooner…&#34; <br/><br/>I finally got back on a med that works for me, and I&#39;m feeling about 60-70% better energy-wise and cognitively. It&#39;s SO HARD not to push, especially when I feel like I&#39;m holding myself back. Three classes aren&#39;t that bad, right? I&#39;ve done it twice now... otherwise, I usually just take two. *big sigh*<br/><br/>#ChronicIllness is a bitch. 2025-12-19T20:32:10Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsveasrkrtmd8qza3mnvd6tamawc0sk3s5daezfn7lzq78nqdck50gzyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllacckqv5t2 Listening to the Pixies ‘Where is my Mind?’ on repeat while I try to memorize the last two chapters of this course is a vibe. <br/><br/>Midterm in 6 days then 2 weeks off. 2025-12-13T04:45:02Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9laqk65u97s7ez3ayk4tz5uj3t053dtph8x7p65d27e6x8ckjsqszyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllacchugasm Yes. They’re trash pandas. <br/>Yes. They’re holding hands. <br/>Yes. They’re magnetic. <br/>Yes. They articulate. <br/>Yes. There is also an available magnetic trash can for them to hold onto. <br/>Yes. They’re 10000% adorable! <br/><br/>I’ve got these lil ones and other unique flexi animals coming to the shop soon! 🤓💕<br/><br/>#BrittBuilds3D<br/><br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/115/594/863/162/622/068/original/6c6ae754b5b968af.jpeg"> 2025-11-22T18:53:57Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs22sfftnr0kcmp2dagw8w09l3av0uwmk3lqfjr2sqspsvt95nag9gzyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllaccfx7u5q I’m not a Christmas person, but I’m in full holiday swing making some items for the shop. These are absolutely my favorites so far!! <br/><br/>Baking themed fidget clicker trays — fully customizable — the colour, the family size, the gingerbread cookies (2-6), the text and the preferred clicker type (for optimal fidgeting). <br/><br/>Proud of what I’m building. 🎄 🍪<br/><br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/115/477/165/237/627/305/original/1b3546ff4b96a595.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://mstdn.games/system/media_attachments/files/115/477/165/920/871/688/original/857b23090ea97fef.jpeg"> 2025-11-02T00:02:13Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsq73l4pnwgkw832get8m62cu7v8tj0l3tl7u5v8hf23sw27pxnx4qzyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllaccfd7pl5 Health talk. <br/><br/>I got a call this morning from my Neurologist’s ‘RN’ - I’m keeping it in sarcasm brackets because they don’t deserve their title. <br/><br/>The phone call started with them refusing to use my preferred name. <br/>I was gaslit and dismissed. <br/>I was told having a 3 week long migraine and being unable to live even somewhat normally is ‘normal’ and the nerve block not stopping it is ‘normal’. <br/>I was declined further medical help. <br/><br/>Sometimes I’m positive and hopeful about health stuff - today is not one of those days. The compounding disability is currently too much to hold. I’m so tired. So so tired of it all. 2025-10-16T16:13:39Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxd6j9lnpgp26gt86prkcjc9qant6cullq274xdajaze7hmw3szeszyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllaccpsqca4 Not sure how I feel about the latest email from Gander Social (Canadian social media start up) …<br/><br/>They’re asking for money. <br/>Their product isn’t even live. <br/>How can you value a social media platform without having said social media platform live? I don’t get it. <br/>And they want investors? <br/>Yeah, no. <br/><br/>Red flag. At least it is for me… 2025-10-09T17:46:06Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdemsrx3mat8mcylkddnzsjzklm05xkyw44pzylpfxc843kfc3kfszyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllaccy2y9t6 So, I graduated high school 20 years ago today. <br/><br/>I’ve been spending most of 2025 in a state of reflection, and likely a bit of early mid-life crisis mode if I’m totally honest. <br/><br/>To make things more weird - my youngest sister got married on Saturday - just a few weeks after graduating from university. <br/><br/>Has my life turned into what I hoped? In many ways - no - many dreams have been shattered if I look only at my health and the disappointments that’s thrown my way. <br/><br/>But - absolutely YES - in other ways. I’m free, independent, fierce, intelligent, and I escaped the claws of a religious upbringing in the American south and now live my best life with my spouse of 11 years in Canada. <br/><br/>So… I’d say overall, I’m living my best life. Thank you all for being here with me. :blobheartraccoon: :cat_love: 2025-05-26T00:03:44Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsy2ksrt2d9yulpn6lga0gl744lwatp2rfn3a9d87k6m7vywcxszqszyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllacc2uq0w8 I’m still anxiously awaiting my AOR (acknowledgment of receipt) for my Canadian citizenship application. It can take up to 8 weeks, but it appears they’re currently working on the week that I applied. :) <br/><br/>Once I receive that confirmation, my application will go into the 8-9 month long pool for final processing. <br/><br/>I’m so excited! I waited so soooooo long to do this, so it kinda makes it extra special for me to be doing it now. 🇨🇦 :cangoose: 🇨🇦 :cangoose: 2025-04-24T18:27:47Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyldstrst89p83lu7dvfxgp3du5aexk6ytusnmc5gfpedth76tmsczyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllacc5ukr90 #medical #ChronicIllness #health <br/><br/>I appreciate my doctor&#39;s efforts to help me with my ongoing complex health issues ... but if he tells me one more time to “just hang in there&#34; when I tell him I&#39;m struggling, I swear I&#39;m just going to start breaking things. <br/><br/>It&#39;s not normal to be housebound 80% of the time. <br/>It&#39;s not normal to need to rest in bed for days after spending just 2 hours &#39;out in the world doing things.’ <br/>It&#39;s not normal to have doctors tell you to &#39;just hang in there&#39; when you say your combined disability is severely affecting the quality of your life and ability to work, study, and participate in society. <br/><br/>Normalize treating complex, disabled patients. <br/>Normalize prioritizing our well-being. <br/>Normalize hearing our self-advocacy. <br/>Normalize advocating for us. 2025-03-20T17:01:41Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspv8398nwm7xxugnrfnxzpzsec278wnfrevlc7k7xzdtcm4ul54xgzyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllacczwqldq I’m scheduled to register for my fall/winter courses for the 25/26 school year early in the morning on my birthday (Tuesday). <br/><br/>One course I really, really, want to take only has 4 seats left.😬😩<br/> I’m stressing. Please, birthday gods, let me have one of them! 🤞🏻 2025-03-17T00:36:15Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvv7kf8fr604ghez2esa0rn6atltkqze0rs06rl9q5t7zlqa6cuhgzyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllaccgtw2zq I *completely* missed the #MstdnGames server anniversary! <br/><br/>December 4th celebrates 2 years for us in our little corner of the internet. <br/><br/>Thanks for hanging around! :gaming: :pacman: :honk: 2024-12-08T03:07:05Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsp28a3re67sjhqh8xsszckt5kkm62hzxm2lu5z4lrxyacgy9nv2eqzyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllaccmtz980 Wifey: “I’m making pancakes for lunch” <br/><br/>Me: “yes.” 😂 2024-12-05T18:46:41Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrafln7ur0u7ys90j3lax7wk6l5y9zwkvuxvprmke4xcd43np44tszyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllacc2mqh63 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgjx63jr4fn7gu6c9h575tgvmxgfvwfmskmxt70s2vt499u2v0edspz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qwdk7s8'>nevent1q…k7s8</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpqppvkunhqgjwkl87mrjsmfu4qsnd49qk0dwel0ce4q352ulhufuaqj8vaql" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpqppvkunhqgjwkl87mrjsmfu4qsnd49qk0dwel0ce4q352ulhufuaqj8vaql</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…vaql</span>)</a></span> I’d argue that the politician is the bullshit artist and the philosopher is the one who asks what *should* be done about it as a matter of human concern. 🤓 2024-11-26T18:07:38Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswnspw4kkd8krqrnww5s545rzhasxc35373eawlp2s7m8z5pjkz5gzyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllaccxwtsft In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs99u09dfuqxc0rspajcfaqzdpsfycdprll8fetdtwp0x3kl4cw52cpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qkyxmwv'>nevent1q…xmwv</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Highlight #1: “In other words, the goals of a political campaign is ultimately to bullshit better than your opponent’s campaign can bullshit.” <br/><br/>LMAO. 😂 2024-11-26T17:47:58Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs99u09dfuqxc0rspajcfaqzdpsfycdprll8fetdtwp0x3kl4cw52czyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllaccg3gx7k Today in my Ethics (Philosophy) course: <br/><br/>After completing this unit, you should be able to: <br/><br/>- recognize how bullshit and lying and important features of social life. <br/>- explain and analyze the difference between bullshit and lying. <br/>- explain the marketing practice of associative advertising.<br/>- Explain and analyze the ethical nature of associative advertising from Kantian and Aristotelian perspectives. <br/><br/>Let’s gooooooooooooo! 📚 2024-11-26T17:14:44Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsf7sucdtg5dg6847n6pyq6tcfrtfeekzfnf4txf3f2r99m2ggfflgzyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllacc89zrjw Watching, well reading about, people from high school (U.S.) planning a 20-year reunion next year is like placing me right back into the social anxiety tornado of high school itself. <br/><br/>(Yes, I&#39;m that old) <br/><br/>No thank you.<br/>Please /eject that group from my socials. 🤣<br/><br/>Imma take my autistic ass right to my couch and cuddle up with my very gay wife, eat some butter chicken, and watch nerdy sci-fi shows from the comfort of my Canadian apartment. 🇨🇦 2024-08-24T00:44:56Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsztytvpnu05x7wshunsfugt8gpqvs608upmqramtcn8ezqdrfugwgzyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllaccdy7m5c In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsw5lh9l9j02pphqd4l9r3yhxpf3f20hmf948dkrthkmj9clgndxpcpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qce2vsc'>nevent1q…2vsc</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub18xd0e2vr9g7vp0cvczd3aqrg9mksqxlr3pnex90yr3e6qme3gjaqqeruae" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>npub18xd0e2vr9g7vp0cvczd3aqrg9mksqxlr3pnex90yr3e6qme3gjaqqeruae</span> (<span class="italic">npub18xd…ruae</span>)</a></span> 😂💜 2024-07-12T16:27:43Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsw64mp3xnvczu8u7h442rpaxs39h0w6qyc7rmjlkplfp4sm536srgzyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllaccgxl08r How to write 5 essays in 6 weeks for Uni… about 20 combined pages. <br/>+ prepare for 2 exams. <br/><br/>… <br/>…<br/>… <br/><br/>We shall see… 2024-07-12T15:46:23Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswdm9zhmwj3z74yszz0lr7jzdfe3a574mj8gcj66dgsdl4cpzp39szyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllaccz3696z 13 months on the referral list for the only long covid clinic iv my city in Alberta… <br/><br/>Interesting because I got into the program in BC within a few months and that was at the height of *all the things*. <br/><br/>I’m going to throw out a conspiracy theory here that I don’t think is too off the mark… but it seems like AHS isn’t interested in helping people like me get medical care if it’s related to Covid. <br/><br/>Yes, I’m improving slowly - but it’s still been 2 years that I’ve been suffering. 2024-07-07T14:42:24Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2efahr2jtpve7rtt6yudpm8l7w9qsm2u7q9uf9g9wgh6k98m4dmgzyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllaccxr53k9 Happy Steam Anniversary to meeee! 🎉 2024-05-10T22:36:51Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqde3d3m0ms9hls82thg35ye4p0089n6zu40x73waflxp09rjpvwqzyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllacc44jc74 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxfhxvv7leh4ps7jtgcdfuu6qn4p0069sxkgnmuq9wt3nuuw6hkeqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qsqehz3'>nevent1q…ehz3</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub18xd0e2vr9g7vp0cvczd3aqrg9mksqxlr3pnex90yr3e6qme3gjaqqeruae" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>npub18xd0e2vr9g7vp0cvczd3aqrg9mksqxlr3pnex90yr3e6qme3gjaqqeruae</span> (<span class="italic">npub18xd…ruae</span>)</a></span> I need to talk to a doctor more about the ventolin… I think it possibly interferes with my heart meds. <br/><br/>Time for a follow up on med management I think. 🤗<br/><br/>I was diagnosed at about 13… and I’ve been fortunate to have remissions here and there, but certain things always make it worse: environmental factors, smoke of any kind, respiratory illness, and aerobic exercise. 2023-08-20T03:33:25Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvu78gtcu5jz0vm2h77xedlpfpnrw67f40t740zqq7mpeatrn6v0qzyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllaccdf20jn In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2xjm2l6j7rqt84zuh4k8htmrsc2c23klmjmjxplj7wkaws2em45gpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qxx0m93'>nevent1q…0m93</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub18xd0e2vr9g7vp0cvczd3aqrg9mksqxlr3pnex90yr3e6qme3gjaqqeruae" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>npub18xd0e2vr9g7vp0cvczd3aqrg9mksqxlr3pnex90yr3e6qme3gjaqqeruae</span> (<span class="italic">npub18xd…ruae</span>)</a></span> thank you. Have you dealt with this before in any way? Any thoughts on how I could help myself? My asthma had been in remission for years so I feel a bit overwhelmed with it popping up again with all my other health things. <br/><br/>I have a steroid inhaler and rescue inhaler - I guess step 1 is to keep them on my person, lol. 2023-08-20T03:17:10Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs02rqg4q5uj6ehq09uq3lgcxvxk9uu8hnkcaqhs2zkarn6fgye9ygzyqaz33cns9uxdqrsf4dajqm4exv8hxkeds53emzla2le48kpllacczl2kqw So I was out tonight and suddenly out of nowhere my #asthma decided to act up. It scared me. It’s been many many years since this has happened but started up again after we moved.<br/><br/>So I have any asthmatic friends on here I can talk to about this? <br/><br/>I immediately had to go home to use my inhaler. 🤕 2023-08-20T02:23:12Z