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@abeardwalks.bsky.social

I walk, cycle, write and code. Musings can be found at: https://givemecoffeeand.pizza/

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Self Stunting As A (Bad) Habit Most days, I’m feeling blocked. A bit stuck within myself, like that feeling of trying to run in a dream. My imagination suggests something to do with my time, and I self-sabotage until the o…

Self Stunting as a (Bad) Habit

How I've been feeling a lot of time lately is that I'm blocking myself from doing things because of a cocktail of worry, self-doubt, and apathy. But mostly worry.

givemecoffeeand.pizza/2025/09/14/s...

14.09.2025 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sudden pang for seeing the frog bins at Leith Water world. Hope that's not a fabrication of my mind.

17.05.2025 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Fast enough not faster please.

13.05.2025 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Would maybe add poor prioritisation and lengthy consultations/policy debate with the aim for perfection (pleasing everyone) over steady incremental progress.

Great work here Chas.

01.05.2025 07:25 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Cumberland beer garden on a sunny Sunday. I'm confused but grateful.

20.04.2025 12:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I reckon Sisyphus enjoyed it some of the time.

04.04.2025 08:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘

I've been campaigning for these lights since I saw kids jump scare an elderly lady back in 2021. Also delighted I'll no longer be blinded by oncoming phone torches πŸ˜…

14.03.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a dog is standing in a room with the words cant wait written on the floor . ALT: a dog is standing in a room with the words cant wait written on the floor .

Woohoo!

14.03.2025 11:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Do you reckon Musk is so keen for self driving cars because he knows he shouldn't be driving when under the influence of Special K?

10.03.2025 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@dastonsnp.bsky.social @alexstaniforth.bsky.social

I see there's some Scottish Power work happening in Baronscourt Park next week.

Do you know if this is related to the lighting project? 🀞

08.03.2025 14:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
A dog props his head on a rolled up blanket as he snoozes.

A dog props his head on a rolled up blanket as he snoozes.

Post walk vibes.

#dog

08.03.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I only just noticed it doesn't after you pointing it out. Mildly unsettled.

07.03.2025 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

While the tailbacks are pretty wild, the slower traffic is actually quite comfortable to cycle in. The increased rat running on adjacent residential streets to dodge these works less nice.

07.03.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you :)

07.03.2025 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Whatever Came to mind over 25 Minutes of rain sounds today. I’ve been inactive on the internet for a while now. I think I crashed out of twitter in 2022 shorterly before Musk bought it and turned it into something truly toxic. At the same time I stopp…

I'm venturing back into the social internet and blogging again.

New site, no specific focus, I'm sure active travel and sustainable stuff will come up from time to time.

givemecoffeeand.pizza/2025/03/07/w...

07.03.2025 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A bordie collie lays down in the grass, in front of him are a three large sticks he has gathered.

A bordie collie lays down in the grass, in front of him are a three large sticks he has gathered.

Out with the wood collector.

#dog

07.03.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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