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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 12h

Managed to make it (10 minutes late) to my 8 a.m. & helped a student with his paper during my office hours. Spent the rest of the day on the couch sleeping. I’m not completely ok right now.

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 12h

AA describes alcoholism as “cunning, baffling, powerful.” Addiction is the same, in my mind, but the words “relentless, cruel, unfair” also come to mind. I hate it.

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Still traveling through time and space—a couple years later and 70 lbs down. Found out my new insurance won’t cover this, which SUCKS. #zepbound

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

I don’t often pause and assess my own level of happiness. Life is generally good and emotions are innately ephemeral, so why bother? In fact, Death Cab for Cutie sings, “While you debate half empty or half full/It slowly rises, your love is gonna drown.” But tonight I wonder.

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

“If I Could Tell You,” —W.H. Auden (1940).

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

A favorite poem that I found myself in the mood for tonight. #Poetry

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

#Ootd. Two different pairs of shoes. Admittedly, I’ve had better hair days.

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

#Ootd for my company’s dress code (black pants, solid black or white shirt, business casual). Shirt from Cece Sportswear, pants from Liverpool, jewelry from Pandora (of course!). I don’t usually tuck shirts in. But I got brave today. I tucked!

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Haven’t hit the gym, danced, gone to power yoga, or had any exercise, really, in two months. Wishing I missed it more than I do.

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Too much time lately focusing on that which might be, that which I want, that which could have been. Time to focus on that which is. As Lauryn Hill once said (in a pre-song monologue), “Fantasy is what people want but reality is what we need. And I’ve just retired from the fantasy part.”

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Selfies serve an interesting function for me. My brain’s own tacit logic thinks that if I look happy and put-together, maybe I am. But then, what do those words mean, anyway? Ah well. Time for an hour or two of lesson planning before I go into Pandora.

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

I’m spending far too much time this morning determining both if I like this outfit and if I’m in a blazer mood. #ootd

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Thursday’s #ootd. The weather was beautiful, I had the day off, and I felt good about myself—so I basically made my friend Michael do a photo shoot. (Hypomania might have been in the mix, too.)

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

He drinks. I don’t. I kept telling him he could order a drink or two when we were eating or at the ballpark (it doesn’t bother me). But he never did. And he has the best smile. And he gives the best hugs. We can’t be a “thing” for many reasons, but we text a lot. He is a treasure friend.

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

He insisted on paying for everything. He was warm and affectionate, even in public. On one date (“date”) I was wearing bad shoes and he kept checking in to make sure my feet didn’t hurt. He seemed so concerned. We snacked in place of dinner & he kept asking if I was sure I wasn’t still hungry.

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Heatherface Wixson @thehorrorchick.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Revisited THE LORDS OF SALEM tonight & it is still just an incredible piece of work that hits me so hard in so many ways. I wrote this last year (it’s open to all because it was carried over from my previous site): from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/indie-horror...

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Indie Horror Hall of Fame: The Lords of Salem

Dear Heidi, bleed us a king.

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

First-time director paints an extremely compelling portrait of psychosis, in this very timely addition to British social realist movement From the 70th BFI London Film Festival: dmovies.org/2026/09/25/f...

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First-time director paints an extremely compelling portrait of psychosis, in this very timely addition to British social realist movement - from the 70th BFI London Film Festival

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Yeah, I agree that he isn’t worth my time. And I strongly dislike online dating by this point. He’s kind of a holdover that I need to cut ties with. I’ve decided I’m pretty much done with the process. I have a good life with good people in it. I don’t need a relationship.

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Kind of enjoying myself at this Doubletree hotel in Akron, Ohio before tomorrow’s work meeting. I can’t afford it right now, but part of it is a birthday gift from a friend. Nevertheless, financial irreverence and its messy aftermath will be my inevitable downfall.

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Monday night jamming to Tuesday night music club. I was 9 or 10 when this album came out—and maybe 11 when I asked for the cd as a Christmas present (and got it). I remember the feeling of listening to the first song and feeling transported. #music

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A second picture of my charm bracelet because I’m obsessed. My new team suggested charms based on what they already know about me. Eva, my PT sales lead, suggested the pink & green aesthetic. When I look at my wrist, I see a welcoming group of women who have made an effort to get to know me.

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

My new team at Pandora appears to be using their stellar selling skills to sell me charms—faster than I’d intended on buying them. But the charms have double the meaning for that reason.

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

When your work dress code is basically all black, it’s hard to be creative with your #ootd

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Tonight I drift off to sleep with Stadium Arcadium playing in the background. A twenty year rewind. I was lonely and life was harder, but the #music was amazing.

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Verity! The film was excellent, but it wasn’t a horror movie, and it’s October 2nd, so I might have to watch another movie before bed.

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Happy October 1st! Halo top and horror are the order of the evening. #Nowwatching

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

After a fast-moving two months, I finally saw a movie! When I logged “Buddy” on Letterboxd tonight, I realized that the last time I’d watched a film before this evening was on July 31st. The only thing stranger than that realization was the actual film I saw tonight. #horror

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I often walk around contemplating the expanse of knowledge and creativity that is accessible right now—all the books, the film, the tv shows, all the things I want to write. I am almost as fascinated by the origins of the novel, for example, as I am by scary movies. It all feels so thrilling.

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

One of my good friends (who taught high school science in the city for 25 years and is one of the most level-headed people I know) often senses, hears, or sees evidence of paranormal activity. She’s texting a story about the building I teach in & I’m waiting by the phone for it.

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A little late night with Edward Said, because nothing says “relaxing break from giving feedback on student papers” like reading about the unchecked violences and the mad delusions that fueled 19th century British imperialism.

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

And the felony convictions were the result of stealing $30,000 from a high school a mere 4 years ago. I’m told the rationale was that “she paid the money back.” (Yes, upon being convicted and ordered to do so, probably in exchange for a reduced sentence). Sweet fuck, what idiots.

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

In other news, my former boss at Victoria’s Secret hired a (white) woman convicted of 3 felonies to replace me as an SM after I quit and demoted a (Black) woman who I’d promoted in my store because she was late a few times & thus “violated the attendance policy.” They only say they’re inclusive.

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I’m working constantly and taking too much adhd medication. As someone who claims to be in recovery, part of me feels really guilty. Another part doesn’t, because I have so much to do and it helps so much. So lately I’ve just been pretending AA doesn’t exist and hoping things don’t get worse 🫤.

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The film featured below would, coincidentally, fall under this category for me. My friends and I used to watch Evita non-stop. I pretty much have the soundtrack (and thus the movie) memorized. In fact, I think another viewing is in order soon.

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Hoffy @hoffy56.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Happy Sunday, it's a great day to be sober 😊 We are not living just to be sober; we are living to learn, to serve, and to love. #RecoveryPosse #Sobriety #SoberSky

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Still so, so hard for me on so many levels sometimes.

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Yesterday’s #ootd. At Pandora we have to wear business casual black bottoms and solid black or white shirts (and at least 3 pieces of Pandora jewelry). I decided to dress up. (Note, I’ve lost 70 lbs, but this outfit is 100% Torrid. I still love them.)

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Two #ootd options today. I was so excited to wear this bulky sweater, but the temperature outside didn’t match the forecast I read this morning. So, another short-sleeved sweater it is!

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I’m okay with not being perfect today. In fact, I realized the other day that I’ve become weirdly satisfied with, even proud of, who I am. It’s about time. Now, in the words of one of my favorite early 2000s bands, Postal Service, “Don’t wake me I plan on sleeping in.”

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Madi, my friend & co-worker, took this picture of us at work tonight. She was a Customer Experience Lead at VS for most of the time I worked there. So happy to be working with her again—and at a company that is far less stressful and more supportive. This change was needed.

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Pleased to report that I’ve found a pair of wide leg pants that I don’t loath (thanks to Liverpool). Depending on the angle of the picture, they are almost flattering! #ootd

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It’s finally here!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don’t drink a lot of sugary coffee (a cold brew with oat milk and stevia is my go to), and I’m trying not to waste money, but….I might need to buy a pumpkin spice latte today to celebrate the season.

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Parents were in town for a few days. Mini-golfing it up.

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Kalie Zamierowski @kzamierowski.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Spoke to a horror-lover yesterday who gets deeply upset when mentally ill people are “the monsters” in film. I spent 5+ years writing a dissertation on this but find myself far less offended by it despite having lived experience of mental illness. The convo reminded me how important my research is.

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