Katie L. Thompson

Keep this list in mind as you consume news about Iran.

The Department of Education has hung a massive banner honoring a racist college dropout who built a lucrative career out of targeting professors for harassment

My local hobby shop started doing free play Fridays a few months ago and it's been great for all ages. You can just show up with nothing and know nothing. People are nice and we are happy to share and teach.

The funny thing is, at the time, there was nothing to actually buy! They were characters made for licensing but there was no product to start off with. At least, that was always my understanding.

If it only happened for 3 years, why would you call it a tradition?

Do you remember those weird mameshiba videos? I used to be obsessed with them back in the day.

you must see my vision

At this point, I probably should get some mucinex and some cough medicine but oh my god I do not want to get dressed or leave my home today.

Last night was AMAZING but my throat is completely fucked, I can't stop coughing, and I feel like a sack of garbage.

I sucked on cough drops and wore a mask but I still ended up singing and yapping all night so that probably didn't help.

Ugggggggh!

Okay. I got some extra sleep and now I am ready for a drive to the city, some delicious food only obtainable in the city, and SEEING TWO OF MY VERY FAVORITE BANDS EVER PLAY TOGETHER...!!!

I am coming for you, @pietasters.bsky.social and @fiveironfrenzy.bsky.social.

Yeah, you get it.

re: Pokémon

Again, I thought the same exact thing.

I literally thought the same thing.

My stomach, brain, and the rest of my body feel like shit this morning.

Urgent reporting on recent U.S. state government violence toward Kansans, that matters *for all of us*. Key points from @marisakabas.bsky.social's QT'd just journalism in thread, if you don't have time to read: (It's important people know about this, & there isn't adequate media coverage.) +

Thanks. I still can't believe someone actually hired me in the town I live in, for a job I went to school for but have no experience in.

Long story but I am finally starting a new career in social services on March 16th. I am both nervous and excited.

It's not. But a lot of people are being killed or fucked up. Not everyone is going to survive this. And I suspect it's going to get worse before it gets better.

I do not know what this says.

Five Iron Frenzy and the Pietasters in Richmond. There are so many reasons this show is amazing. I almost feel like this show is happening just for me.

Anyway, I'm sorry for all the doom and gloom. Like I said, today was great. I finished up paperwork (which is not easy for me) & hung out with my favorite local friends. I know I should feel good. My body just isn't very good at that.

Things are looking up for me from the outside, but on the inside, I feel like I'm treading water. I feel like all the chaotic shit I read about online is coming for me & my community soon. I don't know exactly what form it will be but it's coming.

My life is okay. I am fighting to stay afloat. I am trying to have fun, live a good life, and actively do good I my community. I am trying to stay sane and make friends.

But the rest of the world is utter chaos. Nothing makes sense & it's all falling apart. It feels like evil is winning.

It's so bad that I feel like I'm vibrating right now. It is my whole body, not just my brain.

I haven't changed my medicine in a long time but I may actually need something else when I start work. This is no bueno.

Also, reading these posts about the US and Israel bombing Iran is not helping.

Aside from having a shirty cold, I had a great day; I turned in all the paperwork for my new job, I did 2 loads of laundry, and I did Pokémon Day at the shop and pulled the card I wanted most from the new set. I am going to a much anticipated ska show tomorrow!

And yet, my anxiety is HORRIBLE.

I have Chinese Paldean Wooper sleeves and I think I'm going to put them on my next deck.

Goddamn.

Evil.

I am sick; coughing and hacking up mucus so I'm not sure I want to go to my shop's celebration this afternoon/evening. I will probably put on a mask and stop by because I need to do a grocery run but likely no Pokémon partying for me. :(