Natalie Davis is ✨Manifesting ✨

PMDD + Perimenopause. I’m literally fighting for my life tbh

I don’t have space for much but survival right now but I kinda love that I came to mind when someone mentioned “tech anti fascist person” lets me know I’m doing something right 🥰

Just took the RAADS–R quiz 😬

Keep finding myself on the verge of blurting out the truth of my internal state to people who can’t even really see me. Not a fan of this compulsion and kinda worried that I even have the urge tbh

By The Grace of God 🙌🏾

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This is culturally inappropriate

The pain of discovering you are, in fact, ordinary might only be outdone by the relief.

I’m such a silly little fan girl but @nkjemisin.bsky.social I don’t know how to describe to you how the way you write shifts my soul and feels like a home that sees me and loves me deeply. If I had your talent I could express how important you are.

Had a plumber in today, can y’all send thoughts, prayers, and 8k?

Even better reason to find a place in you that *is* alright, the first rule is don’t panic

Y’all alright?

Very Bruno coded!

But hey! At least I’ve gotten over myself enough to patiently ask the questions instead of being like aight bet.

Warning: once you do this you will find yourself leading unsexy initiatives but the work will be important even if it’s not mysterious

Pointing out a pain point, being dismissed by the time the last word leaves my mouth, asking leading questions until we get “ah good point” - a way of life

Being challenged is not the frustrating part. It’s being challenged without being considered, how are you dismissing what you don’t understand?

I really started this chapter I’m in thinking the universe was finally opening one door, only to find that I was being guided to something that’s almost tailor made for where I’m at and where I want to end up. Life really is fantastic at times.

Got back on the bike trail today. It’s been years but it used to be a daily practice. Instead of being frustrated as I was continually passed, I imagined each cyclist congratulating me for getting on my bike today. 10/10 reframing.

I’m starting to see spaceships on Lake Shore 🛸 👀

Ya know, I was a little worried I was over sharing or doing too much, thanks for reminding me there are folks who appreciate this kind of sharing.

More quiet just might save me. Thanks Zack

I’m also thinking about how the current market has stifled my willingness to be vulnerable and talk through challenges with the community that has carried me when I needed it, bc God forbid I expose that I’m human. That sucks

I haven’t been to a museum in ages, good suggestion!

Thanks Dane, and do the things you’re thinking about doing for yourself, before it becomes a bigger problem, ok?

Congrats to you too!

I just started a garden!

Thanks Veni. I’m definitely thinking about what’s missing that work is taking up such an outsized portion of my emotions. Clear evidence that I’m still taking “cares about her impact” a little too far.

Thanks Rich. I’m mature enough to know that sometimes work is just like this, but I have to figure out a way to be at peace with it.

And because I recognize it’s important to practice gratitude I just want to add that I adore the devs I work with, each one of them treats me with respect and dignity and makes sure to let me know they see my value, and if it weren’t for that idk where I would be right now.

I know what you’re thinking, time for a role change, but have you seen this market? So I’m taking some time off starting today - not long, a little over a week. Finally, my ask -

❓What are the restorative things you’ve done when you find yourself in a position like this❓

Confession: I’m in full burnout, not the kind where you don’t want to work, the kind where you work hard but don’t get recognition (beyond head pats and atta girls). Where the product changes each month and you don’t have access to the context that drives those changes.

Imagine blocking me? My online personality is literally unseasoned mashed potatoes, and you’re offended?