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Jo Cronk

@jocronk.bsky.social

Gen X autistic aroace trans-masc non-binary software engineer, Technical Design instructor, MSCS grad student, Pilates teacher-in-training, fledgling aerialist, and professional hermit [when I'm not bouncing around the west coast].

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New Lyra class session started and... oh, boy. Instant ripped calluses everywhere and bruised hip bones. πŸ˜… It's already WAY better than the first time I attempted this specific class last summer (and Sling was AMAZING for working on spin tolerance) but damn, I need to work on my grip strength.

13.07.2025 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I actually prefer Pepsi... πŸ˜…πŸ˜¬πŸ˜†

13.07.2025 22:29 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Spock was my first fictional character crush

07.07.2025 00:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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30.06.2025 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Windup Minds wanting to have dev-related discussions in the public Discord, and post more behind-the-scenes videos, etc, there FREAKS ME TF OUT.

But then I look at the game & player base (casual, cozy virtual pet w/ chill, respectful fans) and I think it will actually be okay. Way different vibes.

28.06.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'll be hyperfixating on work & my part time MSCS while ignoring the news for the next ~4 years, keeping hope alive that shit in general will improve with the next election cycle. Maybe I'm naive, but it helps keep me moving forward. 😬

28.06.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Remain vigilant! πŸ˜†

28.06.2025 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a cartoon character with a red shirt and big eyes Alt: a cartoon character with a red shirt and big eyes

So pretty!

28.06.2025 17:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

When I went to get my concealed carry permit, I found it very interesting that ALL of the other folks in line looked like non-conservatives.

28.06.2025 00:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man in a pirate hat is talking to another man with the words " what could possibly go wrong " above him Alt: a man in a pirate hat is talking to another man with the words " what could possibly go wrong " above him

"I'm gonna take a session off" [from circus/aerial] somehow turned into signing up for Lyra classes for the rest of the summer. πŸ€·πŸ˜†

(Tbf though, I did just finally get back to full strength after a bit of a break and I want to keep this momentum going.]

25.06.2025 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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a cartoon of people riding a roller coaster with a blue background Alt: a cartoon of people riding a roller coaster into a wormhole with a blue background
21.06.2025 00:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My mom was always taking me to totally inappropriate movies in the early 80s.

Jaws freaked me out to the point of not even wanting to put a toe in a swimming pool for years. πŸ˜†

21.06.2025 00:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I try to pick up new hobbies (sports, instruments, languages) regularly to force myself out of my comfort zone and (try to) learn how to be okay with sucking at stuff πŸ˜†

21.06.2025 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve trained myself to immediately then think β€œno one cares” and this keeps me from posting anything overly pedantic about 87% of the time πŸ˜†

21.06.2025 00:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I love Devon Rexes so much. They have SO MUCH personality. οΏΌ

21.06.2025 00:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

East of Seattle in Washington state πŸŽ‰

21.06.2025 00:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Attended downtown Kirkland’s cute little Pride event today, and the performances were super fun. Highly skilled roller skaters, a handstand artist, and one super colorful performer singing β€œIt’s raining THEM” (a non-binary twist on the old regular). ❀️

15.06.2025 02:25 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm probably already on multiple registries (X gender on driver's license, diagnosed autistic) and am old, so I figure it's my job to be public about all the things. 🀷

14.06.2025 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Signs from the No Kings march in downtown Kirkland, one of which says, β€œogli-gargle deez nuts”.

Signs from the No Kings march in downtown Kirkland, one of which says, β€œogli-gargle deez nuts”.

As seen today in Kirkland, WA: 🀣

14.06.2025 21:45 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Over 4000 marchers!

14.06.2025 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am FLOORED by the turnout in downtown Kirkland.

I’m walking around with a trans flag, looking queer AF, and I feel pretty safe in this crowd.

14.06.2025 19:34 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A big crowd of people carrying signs and flags protesting the current state of affairs in the US.

A big crowd of people carrying signs and flags protesting the current state of affairs in the US.

Way to represent, Kirkland! The staging line for the No Kings march is MILES long at this point. I am pleasantly surprised.

14.06.2025 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 96    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
photo of a younger Barack Obama standing with his arms crossed in front of the American flag

photo of a younger Barack Obama standing with his arms crossed in front of the American flag

I didn't always approve of everything this administration did, but dang, I miss having a president who actually gave a F and tried to conduct himself in a thoughtful, respectful manner.

14.06.2025 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Speaking of magical tanuki scrotums, I really need to see Pom Poko someday!

13.06.2025 05:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This is just not right in Juneuary. πŸ˜¬πŸ˜‚

11.06.2025 02:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
4 identical postcards from Xfinity that say β€œwe miss you”, offering a crappier service at a higher cost than is currently being used.

4 identical postcards from Xfinity that say β€œwe miss you”, offering a crappier service at a higher cost than is currently being used.

Hahaha, NO.

(And especially not if you bomb my mailbox with laminated postcards.)

CHILL. 🀣

11.06.2025 02:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I loved the actors, but yeah, the whole premise was cringey AF.

07.06.2025 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I met a new friend in aerial class who was excited to hear about Catwalk Rebirth on the 19th.

(I hope to see all of my old local Merc buds there! Might be a fun excuse for a visit for the out-of-towners…)

07.06.2025 23:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I always wander around the interior any time I go- have never actually seen anything there. Jealous! :)

07.06.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ngl, anyone who still openly likes her stuff is vaguely scary to me [as a trans person]. Even if they don’t actively mean anything by it, it still makes me wary around them.

31.05.2025 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0