pixiecata

pixiecata, 7 days ago to random

Back from the hospital. Splint was removed and I got to look at my surgical wound and it's healed nicely! Now doing "close-open" finger exercises. Next week I see the Rehab Med doctor.

pixiecata, 15 days ago to random

Last night's operation was sucessful! I now have a cyborg right wrist. A titanium plate and screws are holding my wrist together. Thankfully I did not require a bone graft. It's 630am. Hopefully I get to go home later this afternoon.

pixiecata, 20 days ago to random

Had a CT scan done on my wrist. Lab results are in, my numbers are pretty normal for my age and size. Was worried I might find out I am diabetic, but I am not, so yay! Will be admitted Sunday afternoon. Surgery will be Monday afternoon. Tuesday I go home.

pixiecata, 22 days ago to random

Am always ravenous and dead tired coming from the hospital. Got clearances for surgery from cardiologist and lab work. Christine gave me a haircut and helped me wash my hair. I feel human again.

pixiecata, 25 days ago to random

Back from the hospital, where I spent all day at the ER. Had several xrays done, which confirmed that I broke my wrist. They put my arm in a cast and a sling, then told me I needed an operation to put metal pins in my wrist. Will see orthopedix surgeon on Monday to discuss the operation. Am on antibiotics and painkillers. Just glad to be back home.

pixiecata, 25 days ago to random

I took a walk this morning and managed half a kilometer, but slipped on a rock, tore my jeans and possibly sprained or fractured my right wrist. Going to the hospital in a while, to see the doctor and get an x-ray.

pixiecata, 26 days ago to BTS

The weekend is here! (For our side of the world.) May this Yoongi of the day give you energy. #BTS #Suga #Yoongi #MissingYoongi @missingyoongi

pixiecata, 26 days ago to random

Korean producer sentenced for impersonating BTS members and getting personal information.

https://www.koreaboo.com/news/producer-trial-charges-prison-impersonating-member-idol-group-bts/

pixiecata, 26 days ago to fountainpens

In case you like fountain pen hacks, my friend JMC recently successfully installed a Pilot Parallel nib in the section of a Majohn/Moonman Wancai Mini eyedropper. It's a small pen but you're supposed to post the cap. The cap has enough space to close over the parallel nib.

#FountainPens

pixiecata, 27 days ago to BTS

Yoongi of the day. I have a thing for him wearing this particular studded Valentino suit. Reminds me of John Wick a bit, no? #BTS #Suga #Yoongi #MissingYoongi @missingyoongi

pixiecata, 27 days ago to fountainpens

Ooh, how nice. My friend Corito is organizing a Flores de Mayo-themed pen meet! We are supposed to bring pens, inks, stationery and related accessories decorated with/inspired by/colored like flowers! That's this Saturday! Will see if I can go. But if I can't, I'm sure they'll post photos. People who don't have flower-themed pens are still welcome!

#FountainPens

pixiecata, 28 days ago to BTS

Here's your Yoongi of the day, because I know we all miss him. I had 20 more photo cards printed, this was one of them. #BTS #Suga #MissingYoongi @missingyoongi

pixiecata, 28 days ago to random

After the Yixing teapot makers and Worcester terrarium creations my current jam is watching Japanese denim repair videos on Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/jeansrepair_goemon/

pixiecata, 28 days ago to random

I read a 2yo comment on a subreddit, about Stationhead and how it's why music popularity for the artists isn't "truly organic". Part of the comment mentioned the idea that only Kpop artists are popular on Stationhead, and that rabid fanbases are gaming the system. Firstly, now that mainstream radio is mostly corporate gatekeeping, getting your favorites' music played is not "truly organic" either. 1/n

pixiecata, 30 days ago to Philippines

I've just read about the Penlab/Kalabaw Studios controversy, leading to Komiket rescinding its working relationship with them. Apparently the owner of Penlab was accused of abuse and exploitation of fellow komiks artists (I've read accounts on Facebook, and it's sad to read how they'd been taken advantage of). Penlab has been banned from all future Komiket events forthwith.

#Philippines #Komiket #Komiks #Comics

pixiecata, 1 month ago to random

Oh finally. My mom is able to watch Netflix without it buffering. It's quite odd because the results of the speed test are good but some sites like Shopee won't load (but Lazada loads!).

pixiecata, 1 month ago to random

All of a sudden the internet slowed down... but only on my laptop (and the tv). I checked the internet speed test on my phone and it's plenty fast. But on my laptop it's super slow. I tried changing DNS , but the speed is not improving. I disabled all bandwidth-hogging tasks via Task Manager, and it's still not improving. I wonder what could be the reason. A friend is blaming it on the geomagnetic storm.

pixiecata, 1 month ago to BTS

Congratulations, RM and ARMY! Despite the track & MV being 6 mins long, Come Back To Me achieved the following:
🏆 Debuted at #1 on YouTube’s Daily Top Music Videos (May 10, 2024)
🏆 Debuted at #23 with 3.3 MILLION streams on the Spotify Global Chart
🏆 The BIGGEST debut for an indie pop song in this DECADE (surpassing Lana Del Rey)
🏆 The 2nd biggest Spotify debut song by a K-Pop artist in 2024

Let's keep this up for Right Place, Wrong Person! #BTS #FediARMY

pixiecata, 1 month ago to random

My niece didn't join our Mother's Day lunch today because she was still groggy this morning after her graduation ball last night. Anyway, the lunch was great (bbq chicken and samgyupsal, with fresh lumpia ubod), and instead of cake, my sister brought yummy coffee buns (kopi roti)! Now my mom is napping, and I am enjoying my coffee bun.

pixiecata, 1 month ago to random

Friend H doesn't like Friend C because of past history (Friend C was a bad buyer and took a long time paying the full amount required). C is currently undergoing hard times, so is not in a position to change H's opinion of her. I am caught in between. I wonder how I am still able to keep both of them my friends. I just know how hard it was for C to ask for help, and that she is currently working her butt off to afford things. H is privileged, so doesn't see that part of C's life. 1/n

pixiecata, 1 month ago to fountainpens

I need to pack fountain pens for a big pen meet on Saturday. I don't really have a theme or anything to follow. Maybe I'll bring my Sailor Pro Gear Slim minis and Jinhao 82 minis, because they're cute. Plus the pen case of currently inked pens. And some vials of ink samples to share.

#FountainPens

pixiecata, 1 month ago to random

Sometimes I should resist the urge to be helpful. People ask for advice or information and when you present it, they then mock your effort. Like, did you need the info or not? Why bother asking? It's annoying. But I've marked this person as someone I will never again respond to ever. I just can't leave the group chat because I find it a useful place to get information for my purposes.

pixiecata, 1 month ago to random

"Angry streaming". So that's what they call it. Apparently that's what I've been doing since all the manufactured hullabaloo against BTS. Just listening to the music, muting out all other noise.

pixiecata, 1 month ago to random

I had this happy dream last night where Jungkook showed up at my place of work with a gift, saying "Noona, I'm here!". Then he takes me by the hand and leads me to his car. Then I wake up, darn.

pixiecata, 1 month ago to random

Finally, after 26 hours, internet speed is back to normal. The signal earlier was so weak it wouldn't even register as one bar. Or it would be one bar on and off. I could barely work. Sigh. My mom is relieved that she can watch her sageuk drama tonight.