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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 04/04/2026

I don’t typically watch hockey 🏒 so forgive the ignorance but when do they start fucking? 🥅

Rinkside view of a San Diego Gulls hockey game at Pechanga Arena, with players warming up on the ice.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 28/03/2026

I know! Nothing like the real thing.

Project Hail Mary credits in IMAX at the Regal Irvine Spectrum cinema.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 28/03/2026

So excited to see Project Hail Mary in a real IMAX screen!

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 08/02/2026

Dug out my Bach 37 Bb Trumpet, mostly untouched since high school except for a few drunk brunches in college… Yamaha Silent Brass mute arrives tomorrow, a preemptive kindness to everyone within earshot along w/ Arban’s book. Brass players, on a scale of 1-10, how humbling will 24 years of rust be?

Side view of a silver Vincent Bach Model 37 Bb trumpet standing upright, showing the bell, valves, and tuning slide details against a plain background.

Yamaha Silent Brass practice mute system, including the black electronic mute unit with controls, attached mute, headphones, and included cables on a white background.

Front cover of “Arban’s Complete Conservatory Method for Trumpet” by J.B. Arban, featuring a dark background with rocks and a trumpet, published in a lay-flat edition.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 08/02/2026

Checking out Mr.Charlie’s in Pacific Beach with @codyrodriguez.bsky.social. I feel like I’m in a bizarro blend of Demolition Man mixed and Idiocracy with a side of Fifth Element… and not just because we’ve been waiting 2 hours for our order 😂

A crowded interior view of Mr. Charlie’s restaurant in Pacific Beach, San Diego, with vibrant red walls, yellow accents, and prominent neon “Charlie’s Mc” signage hanging above the counter. Spotlights illuminate the space, digital menu boards display items on the right, and a diverse group of about 20 patrons in casual summer clothes—wearing sunglasses, hats, and masks—stand, sit on high stools at a white counter, or cluster near yellow balloons and promotional stands; the atmosphere buzzes with excitement on a sunny day.

Close-up of a counter display at Mr. Charlie’s restaurant showing stacked red meal boxes labeled “McCharlie’s” in yellow text, each featuring a frowny face (X eyes and downturned mouth) parodying Happy Meals, arranged in a pyramid beside a napkin dispenser and “Pacific Beach” sign, with a blurred red-uniformed employee and warm interior lighting in the background.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 06/12/2025

Starting book 118 of 2025. I’m hoping to complete 125 before the year is out but that’s gonna be tough! A nice IPA from Pure Project makes hitting that stretch goal easier and harder at the same time 🤪

A bright, close-up shot taken on a sun-dappled wooden table on the patio of Pure Project brewery near Balboa Park in San Diego. A white Kobo e-reader stands upright, displaying the text of the urban fantasy novel A Ferry of Bones & Gold by Hailey Turner. To the right of the e-reader sits a tulip glass of golden beer—specifically "Pure Dank," a 6.3% West Coast IPA brewed with Pineapple Express terpenes—next to a pair of folded white sunglasses. The background features a blurred, sunny outdoor seating area.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 09/11/2025

Love this new books and beer thing @codyrodriguez.bsky.social and I have been doing lately.

Pure Project beer and a Kobo Clara Color with the book Foundation by Isaac Asimov.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 23/08/2025

Really needed a relaxing Saturday after this trying week. Iced coffee, a fun book and some hot tub time in the garden is the way.

E-reader displaying a book and a dark blue YETI tumbler with a yellow straw resting on a white surface outdoors, surrounded by vibrant pink flowers and lush green foliage in a sunny garden setting.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 29/07/2025

It’s been a stressful year but pulling away from all the bad news has at least one upside, 67 books read so far!

A screenshot from the Fable app showing the user’s 2025 reading progress. The user has finished 67 books so far this year. The visual chart organizes books read by month from January to August. Each month is represented by a horizontal blue bar with thumbnails of book covers. January, March, and July have the highest reading activity, each with over 10 books. At the bottom, a “Reader insight” from Fable says: “Keep it going! At your current pace, you’re on track to meet your 2025 reading goal in November.” The interface has a clean design with a cream background and dark blue accents.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 07/07/2025

I had a fu time setting up our own audiobook/eBook server with @codyrodriguez.bsky.social. If you’ve got a ton of digital books and a device that supports docker containers, I highly recommend Audiobookshelf! Now I can control access to my books on my terms and use whatever devices I like.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 22/06/2025

Perfect Sunday afternoon with @codyrodriguez.bsky.social at @betterbuzzcoffee.bsky.social diving into Winter’s Orbit with loving whatever variety this delicious “iced read tea” is.

A hand holding the book Winter’s Orbit by Everina Maxwell, featuring a colorful sci-fi cover with two silhouetted figures against a cosmic background of stars, moons, and mountains. The book rests on a round white table at Better Buzz Coffee in Hillcrest, San Diego. Beside it is a clear plastic cup filled with a vibrant red iced drink, printed with the phrase ‘Life’s Better Buzzed’ in bold white letters. The background shows a cozy, softly blurred café interior with warm lighting and a Pride flag hanging overhead.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 16/05/2025

Aaaaaaand something is wrong with our new plane. No one has explained why we’ve been sitting here for over an hour. Wtf is going on?

American Airlines maintenance person exiting the cockpit while passengers crane their necks to see what’s going on.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 16/05/2025

Guess this is what I get for being excited to get home…

A screenshot of a flight status screen showing Flight 2796 from Charlotte (CLT) to San Diego (SAN) is DELAYED. The new departure time is 10:45 AM (originally 8:55 AM), departing from Gate B16. The new arrival time is 12:56 PM (originally 10:59 AM) at Gate 29, Terminal 2 in San Diego, with bag claim at carousel 1.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 16/05/2025

After a week in South Carolina, I’m finally headed home to San Diego…where the beaches are stunning, the politics aren’t terrifying, and the MAGA hats are blessedly scarce. Counting down the minutes ‘til I’m back with @codyrodriguez.bsky.social and my furry dependents 🐈🐈‍⬛.

A split-view composite image shows two contrasting scenes divided by a vertical gray metal pole in the center. On the left, an aerial view of the San Diego coastline features rolling ocean waves, a sprawling neighborhood grid, and a scenic shoreline under a partly cloudy sky. On the right, a scene from Charlotte Douglas International Airport displays a jet on the tarmac being serviced by luggage carts and ground vehicles, with a cloudy sky and distant treeline in the background. The composition juxtaposes natural coastal beauty with the structured bustle of air travel.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 12/05/2025

That’s what I was thinking, Mozart is my go-to but always looking for something new. Here’s the pitch incase it sparks a musical epiphany!

An AI researcher's discovery of a sentient machine sparks a desperate battle against corporate forces determined to suppress it. But as this emergent consciousness—and others like it—fight for existence, a hidden intelligence begins to unravel the very fabric of reality, challenging what it means to be alive.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 12/05/2025

Anyone have music recommendations for editing a novel? I’ve got 87k words to read and 10 hours of flight time to work with. 🤪

A bright blue manuscript titled The Trojan Prompt: Manuscript Parts 1-4 sits on a wooden table. The pages are neatly stacked and bound, with the title centered in black typewriter-style font on the cover page.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 10/05/2025

Well… umm maybe don’t hire, enable and protect rapists? While all Californians pay the financial cost, the real cost is felt by the victims… no amount of money undoes that trauma. Pay up. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/u...

Headline and description from a New York Times article:

The Financial Fallout Over Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuits in California
The law set off a wave of child sex abuse litigation that has pushed some public institutions to the brink of financial crisis. School districts face up to $3 billion in claims.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 19/04/2025

Such a fun way to spend my first full weekend off with @codyrodriguez.bsky.social from work in weeks plus it’s a long weekend! #wine

A wine tasting setup with several glasses of red wine arranged on a wooden table. In the background, blurred guests are seated, and there are cheese and charcuterie plates, floral centerpieces, and wine barrels lining the walls, suggesting a cozy winery setting.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 17/04/2025

Lorenzi’s 2019 Reserve Brutus. A longtime favorite for good reason. Always amazed and happy that this quality of #wine comes from Temecula.

A hand holding a bottle of 2019 Lorenzi Estate Reserve Brutus red wine in front of a wine rack filled with various bottles. The label features a gold lion and elegant black design.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 15/04/2025

He never seems to have trouble with that. Though it helps we have one of those large boxes for him to put packages in... discreetly.

A delivery person dressed in tan clothing places a cardboard package into a black Eufy Security delivery drop box labeled “DELIVERIES,” located on a front porch in front of a red-brown door. The delivery box has a flip-up lid and is positioned on a gray doormat.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 15/04/2025

Accidentally ordered 5 bottles of “Wet Uranus” lube. Amazon rep: “These can’t be returned but…” stares at photo of the box leaking enough silicone to supply a bathhouse “I’ll make an exception as the box is now see-through.” What do I do with 45 ounces of lube???

Five bottles of Wet Uranus Pure Silicone Anal Lube, each 9 oz (266 mL), standing upright on a countertop. The black bottles feature a colorful, stylized image of the planet Uranus with a ring around it, with bold product branding prominently displayed on each bottle.

The inside of a cardboard Amazon shipping box, heavily stained and darkened from leaking lubricant. A reddish glow shines through the corner where sunlight is hitting the silicone-soaked cardboard, creating a dramatic, almost glowing effect against the stains.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 13/04/2025

And here’s the grand finale: homemade chicken parm with melty cheese, angel hair pasta in marinara, and garlic-seasoned broccolini.

A white bowl filled with a serving of chicken parmesan topped with melted cheese, a portion of broccolini sautéed with seasoning, and a side of angel hair pasta covered in marinara sauce. The bowl sits on a wooden countertop.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 13/04/2025

And speaking of the wine, Wiens Cellars Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 to go with dinner…

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 13/04/2025

Record Store Day was successful! 9 RSD releases and 9 more just because. Now to start listening with a glass (or two) of wine…

Nine vinyl records from Record Store Day 2025 are displayed on a wooden table in three rows. Top row: The Killers & Bruce Springsteen single, Sam Smith ‘BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall,’ and Pond ‘The Early Years: 2008-2010.’ Middle row: Post Malone ‘Tribute to Nirvana,’ Laufey ‘A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl,’ and Starship ‘We Built This City’ 40th Anniversary picture disc. Bottom row: Wallows ‘More,’ John Legend ‘Get Lifted… Rising,’ and The Rembrandts ‘L.P.’ All records feature Record Store Day exclusive stickers.

Nine vinyl records displayed on a wooden table in three rows. Top row, left to right: Charli XCX ‘Charli,’ Alessia Cara ‘Love & Hyperbole,’ and Dermot Kennedy ‘Sonder.’ Middle row: Omar Apollo debut album, Lady Gaga ‘Mayhem,’ and Dermot Kennedy ‘Without Fear.’ Bottom row: Perfume Genius ‘Glory,’ Nina Simone ‘Baltimore,’ and Thelonious Monk ‘Paris 1969.’ Most records feature Record Store Day exclusive or limited release stickers.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 12/04/2025

Two MLB games in two weeks?! Who even am I these days? #Padres

A nighttime game at Petco Park in San Diego, California, during the San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies game on LGBTQ+ “Out at the Park” theme night. The stadium is packed with fans, and rainbow pride flags are visible above the broadcast center. The LED scoreboard banner wraps around the stadium reading “PADRES SCORE” in bright rainbow-colored letters. Players are on the field mid-play, with a runner at first base. The festive and inclusive atmosphere celebrates the LGBTQ+ community.

A daytime game at Petco Park in San Diego, California, during the San Diego Padres vs. Cleveland Guardians game from the previous Wednesday. The stadium is filled with fans as the scoreboard banner reads “PADRES SCORE” in bold tan and brown team colors. Players are on the field between plays, with an umpire standing near second base. The sunny weather and large crowd capture the energy of a regular season afternoon game.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 12/04/2025

ChatGPT, please generate a realistic interpretation of a “soulless cunt.”

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 04/04/2025

Repost with a pic and your age. I’m 40. (And tired…)

Justin, wearing a grey zip-up hoodie with white drawstrings, looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression. He stands indoors with a dark background, bookshelves to the side, and a softly lit room behind him.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 04/04/2025

Heathen 76. Nearly all of it was from my pre- @codyrodriguez.bsky.social feral era — think less ‘boy next door,’ more ‘stray cat with a passport and poor impulse control.’ Oh but those were sure fun times…

Screenshot of the final result from “The Innocence Test” website. The page displays a score of Heathen (76) in bold text. Below it, a description reads: “you like to have a good time, but know when to reign yourself in. good for you. just don’t make too many bad choices.” A light grey “Back” button appears above the result. The background is plain white with black text.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 04/04/2025

Just tried to pay my bills and Bank of America said ‘nah.’ Transfers are down. Are we already at the ‘bank systems glitch during tariff-fueled economic spiral’ stage? Cool cool. Should I start bartering our chickens eggs or…?

A screenshot from a banking app shows a message that reads: “Transfers is temporarily unavailable. We’re working to restore service as quickly as possible. Please try again later.” The screen header says “Review Your Transfer” and a red notification icon with the number 8 appears in the top right corner.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 31/03/2025

Asked ChatGPT to make a comic about how it feels—after a week of Ghibli chaos, reports it’s turning conservative, and fears OpenAI is mirroring America’s fascist drift. It made this 4-panel existential meltdown. Even the Alt text it generated I 100% relate to.

This 4-panel comic, generated by ChatGPT, features a blocky, humanoid character expressing an emotional state. The panels progress as follows:
1. The character says, “I feel…” with a sad expression.
2. It finishes the sentence with “empty,” revealing a square void in its chest.
3. The character pulls open a door on its chest, indicating it’s confronting or opening up that emptiness.
4. A dark, cloudy substance pours out of the void, symbolizing the release or acknowledgment of pent-up emotion or pain.

It’s a minimalist and powerful form of self-expression about internal emotional struggles, isolation, or processing difficult feelings.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 29/03/2025

Woke up feeling like death warmed over and Apple Health seems to agree. So I’m just binging #wheeloftime with my personal nurse, @codyrodriguez.bsky.social

A weekly chart from March 23–29, 2025, showing outlier data from an Apple Health metric. The graph highlights 3 outliers with pink bars on Monday and Saturday, which are above the typical range. Blue bars represent typical values for other days of the week, with a shaded area indicating the “Typical Range” for 5 days.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 29/03/2025

I started reading a lot more after the world turned so dark only to be informed by @fableapp.bsky.social that my book selections are also dystopian. I mean it checks out but not really the goal I was aiming for. Speaking of goals, time to increase mine!

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 28/03/2025

And her hair is beyond anything they can pull of at one of Turkey's hair transplant centers... 👩‍🦳

Photo of Elon Musk before he received his gender affirming care treatment for hair loss.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 23/03/2025

Finally made it to the OG Board and Brew in Del Mar. Love the charm and the surfer boys 🏄 coming in waves 🌊 The sandwiches are pretty bomb too…

The interior of the original Board & Brew location in Del Mar, San Diego, features a bustling crowd of customers lining up to order. The space has a warm, rustic charm with a vaulted wood-paneled ceiling and a ceiling fan in motion. People are chatting, checking the menu, and waiting for their food, creating a lively and casual atmosphere that reflects the popular local sandwich spot’s laid-back vibe. Stickers cover the wall near the drink station, adding a touch of character to the iconic eatery.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 23/03/2025

Trying out this mushroom-based carne asada tonight—smells amazing! Thanks for the rec, @lilchurropdx.bsky.social

A hand holds a bright orange box of Eat Meati Carne Asada Steaks, a plant-based meat alternative made from mushroom root, in front of a Breville PolyScience Control Freak induction cooktop. Two Meati steaks are sizzling in a frying pan on the stove. The package highlights that the product is animal-free, contains 17g of complete protein and 10g of fiber per serving, and mimics traditional carne asada. Bottles of oil and cooking ingredients are visible in the background on the kitchen counter.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 22/03/2025

Afternoon pick-me-up at Better Buzz. Live their drinks and the eye candy at this particular location 🥵

A cozy interior shot of Better Buzz Coffee in Hillcrest, San Diego, featuring a decorative wall shelf with warm, vintage marquee letters spelling out “MORNING DRUG.” Lush green vines cascade around the display, and a wooden ladder leans against the shelf. A barista is partially visible on the right side of the image behind the counter, creating a welcoming coffee shop ambiance.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 22/03/2025

Jesus. The 15 minute cold open into the new season of #WheelofTime was intense.

Parker Posey as Victoria Ratliff in The White Lotus Season 3, Episode 5, titled “Full-Moon Party,” sits slouched in a chair, holding a glass of wine with an exasperated expression. The dimly lit room casts a warm glow, highlighting her frustration. Subtitles display her line: “I don’t even have my Lorazepam.”

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 21/03/2025

@codyrodriguez.bsky.social: “You HAVE to listen to The Alpha’s Son!” Me: “Eh, I dunno… Werewolf-coming-of-age-LGBTQ+ romance novels aren’t really my thing…” Also me: Now obsessively checking for book 3 because I’m fully invested in this angsty, moonlit drama.

Screenshot of two audiobook covers for The Alpha’s Son and Chasing the Alpha’s Son by Penny Jessup. The cover of The Alpha’s Son features two young men standing by a lake under a full moon, one wearing a dark t-shirt and the other in a red hoodie, looking contemplative. The cover of Chasing the Alpha’s Son shows the same characters in a rocky landscape under a red moon—one is sitting and writing in a notebook while the other stands in the background with arms crossed. Both covers have a soft, illustrated style with a cool-toned nighttime setting.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 21/03/2025

First day working from home this week, and my supervisor is already screaming, demanding an early Fishy Friday. Stay strong, Salem—it’s only like an hour away. 🐟

A black cat named Salem, mid-yawn, showing sharp teeth and a wide-open mouth, lounging on a plush gray pet bed in the sunlight. The cat’s eyes are squinted, and its ears are perked up. A wooden piece of furniture is visible in the softly blurred background.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 17/03/2025

Their seasonal menu items are always unique and fun.

This image shows a seasonal drink menu listing four specialty beverages available hot or iced. The drinks include Floral Green, a lavender honey latte; Apricot Princess, an apricot cardamom latte with an optional fancy garnish; Champagne Coast, an iced coffee-based rhubarb and blood orange mocktail; and Mint Condition, a Ghia-based aperitif with housemade blueberry mint syrup, served chilled and available only for in-house orders. The menu playfully describes the drinks with a touch of personality.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 17/03/2025

One of my favorite new rituals after work is a walk with @codyrodriguez.bsky.social to our neighborhood coffee shop for an early afternoon coffee or treat. Today, I’m trying their ‘Mint Condition’—a deep berry-colored, non-alcoholic cocktail that’s as refreshing as it looks.

A deep berry-colored non-alcoholic cocktail named “Mint Condition” sits elegantly in a coupe glass on a marble table. Garnished with a fresh mint leaf and blackberries on a pick, the drink has a smooth frothy top. Beside it, a pair of black sunglasses rests casually, adding to the chic and relaxed café ambiance.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 10/03/2025

Morning Glory’s ginger fried rice always hits the spot. 🤤

A plate of Morning Glory Ginger Fried Rice, topped with a sunny-side-up egg garnished with chives and sesame seeds. The dish includes pork belly, peas, bok choy, broccolini, carrots, onions, and scallions, served on a white plate with a blue mug in the blurred background.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 08/03/2025

It’s fine. This should be plenty.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 08/03/2025

Does anyone have a good tomato sauce recipe? Preferably one that works with… let’s say… a very modest amount of tomatoes.

A small cluster of five ripe cherry tomatoes, still attached to their green vine, sits on a light-colored countertop. Sunlight streams in, casting dramatic shadows. In the background, slightly out of focus, there are several lemons and a few wine bottles.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 03/03/2025

This win is for all the films I pretended to watch just to make better picks. I’d like to thank my gut instincts, my deep commitment to Wikipedia rabbit holes, and @codyrodriguez.bsky.social for holding space for me at the top. #oscars

A leaderboard for the 97th Academy Awards ballot competition, showing real-time updated scores as results are announced. Justin Scott leads in first place with 19 out of 23 correct predictions (83%), followed by Cody Rodriguez in second place with 17 out of 23 (74%). Topher holds third place with 16 out of 23 (70%). The interface has a clean layout, with the “Leaderboard” tab highlighted in gold at the top.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo sit together in an interview setting for Wicked, holding space for each other as they are overcome with emotion after being asked about Defying Gravity from their film. Ariana, in a delicate pastel pink dress with structured pleats and bow details, listens intently while Cynthia, wearing a dramatic emerald green outfit with a matching hat, gestures expressively. The rich green backdrop and warm lighting emphasize the depth of their emotional moment.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 03/03/2025

You think you know someone and then they come for you… @codyrodriguez.bsky.social

A leaderboard for the 97th Academy Awards ballot competition, displaying updated scores as results are announced. Justin Scott remains in first place with a score of 9 out of 11 (82%), followed by Cody Rodriguez in second place with 8 out of 11 (73%). Nicole, marked with a heart emoji, holds third place with 7 out of 11 (64%). The interface has a clean design with a gold-highlighted “Leaderboard” tab at the top.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 03/03/2025

Gotta say… didn’t expected to be tied for 1st 🥇 #oscars

A digital leaderboard for the 97th Academy Awards ballot results, displaying participant rankings. Justin Scott and Tabitha are tied for 1st place with 4/5 correct predictions (80%). Several participants, including Cody Rodriguez, Nicole, Sonja L, Susan F, and Topher, are tied for 2nd place with 3/5 correct (60%). Tina is in 3rd place with 2/5 correct (40%), while B Witched is at the bottom with 1/5 correct (20%). The leaderboard has a gold and white theme, with “Leaderboard” highlighted in gold at the top.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 24/02/2025

Despite 5+ years as a barista, I never learned the ways of latte artists. But I do make a mean at-home cappuccino!

A close-up of a cappuccino with velvety microfoam in a white ceramic cup, sitting on a sunlit speckled countertop. The foam has a soft, abstract swirl blending into the rich, golden-brown espresso. Sunlight casts a warm glow on the cup, highlighting its texture and creating gentle shadows. The blurred background suggests a cozy café or home kitchen setting.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 23/02/2025

Reminder that Pride 🌈 isn’t just for June; it’s for every day, no matter what. Stay sweet, stay bold, and never let anyone dull your sparkle 🦄 (or your snacks). #BakeTheRainbow #PrideEveryday 🏳️‍🌈

A square pan of freshly baked brownies with a crinkled, glossy top sits on a wooden surface. Peanut butter M&Ms in red, orange, yellow, green, and blue are arranged in diagonal lines, forming rainbow-like patterns. Near the bottom center, yellow Reese’s Pieces are placed in an exclamation mark shape. The pan is lined with parchment paper, and the edges of the brownies are slightly darker.

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