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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 19h

My first Kamayan. Went to Ihawan in Woodside, Queens to celebrate a friends birthday. Full disclosure: we were given utensils and didn’t have to eat with our hands. Is it still a Kamayan if you use a spoon and fork?

Kamayan: Platter of Filipino food served on a large board covered with banana leaves. Rice surrounded by grilled fish and meats and curry and soup

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 29/09/2026

Active recovery at Berlin Aikido Kokikai 😁 Check it out if you want to practice aikido in English while living in Germany

Steve Syrek sensei & me at Aikido Kokikai Berlin dojo

Outside Syndicate Martial Arts, dojo tucked away past a hostel and up on the third floor

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 27/09/2026

It is done. 3/6 majors completed 😁

Me with my Berlin marathon finisher medal in front of the Reichstag building

Me in front of Brandenburg Tor after the Berlin Marathon. 4:24:44 finish time. Best time since kids!

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 26/09/2026

It was delicious and I got to practice some more today when I stopped for some spontaneous gelato!

Pistazie und Erdbeere Eis (Il Triangolo)

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 25/09/2026

Managed to get breakfast at Nisk without a word of English exchanged! I think I confused the lady helping me, she probably wasn’t sure what language to default to as I’m sure like everyone else in Berlin she can speak fluent English 😆

BIO-RÜHREI ANATOLISCH + KNOBLAUCHWURST
SPITZPAPRIKA, TOMATE, DAZU SALAT, BUTTER & BROT

Anatolian Scrambled Eggs with Garlic Sausage, Bell peppers, tomato, side salad

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 16/09/2026

Have you noticed AI generated flyers popping up everywhere? I get that not everyone has time or skill to create a nice graphic, but why or how did ChatGPT (in particular) settle on THIS as the peak of graphic design and marketing? Busy imagery, text over scribbled contrast color, that font. 😩

ChatGPT generated flyer for taekwondo tournament

ChatGPT generated flyer for New York Mets school fundraiser

ChatGPT generated graphic for title boxing club kids classes

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 08/08/2026

This is the kind of thing my family does when we encounter such signs

My brother pretending to climb a ❤️ van sign that says “do not sit or climb”

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 04/08/2026

My kid loves a good hierarchy. Don’t you?

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 18/04/2026

Beautiful morning for a run 🏃🏻‍♀️ Met up with a couple friends for the back half of my 6 miles

Sidewalk lined with trees with pink blossoms and woman running

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 14/04/2026

When I got the Berlin Marathon lottery email, training felt so far off… but somehow it’s already time to start pounding the pavement! First training miles in the books 🏃🏻‍♀️

Runkeeper selfie me in blue t-shirt making a Korean heart

3.01 mi
30:46 time
10:14 pace

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 13/04/2026

The magnolia trees in full bloom have put some spring in our steps

Two Kids jumping in front of a tree full of magnolia blossoms

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 28/03/2026

Project Hail Mary: AMAZE! AMAZE! AMAZE! Just the kind of feel good escape I needed from our present timeline.

Two people crouching in front of Project Hail Mary movie poster, smiling with two thumbs down (meaning thumbs up)

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 18/03/2026

My toes really shouldn’t be on display but I’ll play along 🤣

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 14/03/2026

There were so many good giggles to wake up to this #Caturday morning over on #jokesters. I decided to contribute a groaner. 😆

Photo of a Siamese cat sitting on a table with the words: I like jokes about the eyes, the cornea the better

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 12/03/2026

Remember when it was shorts and tank top weather two days ago? Today I present you a real feel of 22°F + Rain and snow flurries.

Thursday hourly breather forecast including rain and snow flurries and a real feel of 22°

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 12/03/2026

Met up with Victor for a morning jog. It was really good to be able to catch up and remember her together

Runkeeper selfie, Natalia’s husband and me, post run

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 08/03/2026

#InternationalWomensDay didn’t even realize this was a thing until I lived abroad. That’s how effectively it’s minimized in the U.S. Patriarchy alive and well. 😒 Anyhow, love all the magical women in my life. Let’s lift one another and rise up together 💪

Image with cartoon drawings of diverse group of women with the words “thankful
for all the supportive funny Loving
& damn right magical women in my life

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 05/03/2026

SEL (Social Emotional Learning) moment from my kid’s school: an art project that says “Self Love Is Sweet.” My husband and I were saying we didn’t even hear about the concept of self-love until we were well into adulthood. The kids are gonna be all right. 💛

Kind
smile
generous
SELF LOVE IS SWEET
smart
eyes

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 24/02/2026

We didn’t make it beyond our own backyard, but the way the snow fell so artfully on this bench made me want to snap a photo ❄️

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 22/02/2026

On the way out of the cruise terminal there was a big poster that said “Don’t Pack a Pest!” with various images of live animals, plants, fruits, seeds, etc. The kids were pretty alarmed that customs was telling parents to leave them behind at the border. 😜

Don't pack a pest
No empaque plagas

Poster with dog in front of red suitcase and various items crossed out that you can’t bring back with you after traveling internationally

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 14/02/2026

Aikido is probably better for you anyway than a box of chocolates 😆

Cartoon with a boy and girl demonstrating aikido techniques and the text: If you don't have a date this Valentine's Day, do Aikido instead.
Here are 4 reasons why?
1. You want someone to hold your hand

Do Katatedori instead

2. You want to fall in love?

Do Ukemi instead

3. Need a hug?

Do Kokyu-ho instead

4. Want to be swept off your feet?

Do Irimi Nage instead

Aikido:
Because who needs chocolates when you have throws?

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 14/02/2026

Saturday morning run with my forever valentine 🥰

Runkeeper selfie of me and husband in front of a snowy park trail

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 07/02/2026

My almost 11-year-old got his first introduction to Magic: The Gathering last night thanks to his bestie. Be still my geeky heart. 🧙‍♂️✨ Looking to pick up a starter pack for him—any recommendations?

Boy is green shirt and glasses showing big in red shirt how to play Magic the Gathering

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 26/01/2026

This is what a “Snow Day” looks like in NYC in 2026. Thanks a lot, Covid.

Kids sitting at a small table with their laptops and homework

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 22/01/2026

Beautiful day for a winter jog outside before the deep freeze 🥶

Runkeeper selfie in front of snowy background

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 21/01/2026

Our orchids always bloom around this time of year 🌸 Offering up something beautiful today—may it brighten your feed a little. #TimelineCleanse

Orchid blooms, pink and white striped bloom in foreground

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 08/01/2026

I briefly logged into FB for the first time in ages and it served up this memory from a year ago. The guidelines haven’t changed. Still stand by my decision to stop posting to Meta platforms.

Might be time to sunset my IG and Threads accounts

NEWS
Meta's new guidelines allow users to call LGBTQ+ people "mentally ill"

link to
"HATEFUL CONDUCT" POLICY CHANGES
FACEBOOK

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 08/01/2026

Holiday reality checks came in pairs: 👗 My trusty fancy dress said “not today, girlfriend” ⛷️ Ski rental guy had to fetch special boots for my “athletic calves.” 🫠 Motivation for my first run of the year.

Runkeeper selfie, me in red sunglasses holding up a Korean heart in front of pine trees

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 07/01/2026

Emergency rally tonight in response to ICE killing of Minneapolis protester. This one at Foley Square in NYC, but there are others happening all over the country @handsoffnyc.bsky.social

EMERGENCY RALLY IN RESPONSE TO ICE
KILLING OF MINNEAPOLIS PROTESTER
WEDNESDAY, JAN 7, 6PM
FOLEY SQUARE, NYC
HANDS OFF NYC

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 30/12/2025

Mr 10 played Oregon Trail for the first time today and was hooked immediately. My age is telling on me but they’ve made the game a whole lot easier than the original. He only had 3/4 of his party die on his first attempt and made it all the way. I’m not even sure I ever succeeded. 🤣

Celebratory jumping around at the end of the Oregon Trail

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 23/12/2025

Big city apartment living means no cookies for Santa. My kids wanted to make sure he knew it wasn’t an oversight. 🤣 🍪 🎅🏼 “Dear Santa, we brought you no cookies because there will be cockroaches, love — and —“

Triangle of white paper with a note that says “dear Santa, we brought you no cookies because there will be cockroaches, love — and —“

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 23/12/2025

It took the whole year, but I made it to the 15lb dumbbells that I set out as my goal! It’s challenging, but doable. Giving myself a pat on the back. 🥳

Me with a 15lb dumbbell on my shoulder in front of my weekly strength training video from Nourish Move Love

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 14/12/2025

It’s still coming down! The kids will be excited, maybe there will be enough to play!

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 14/12/2025

Our first snowy day of the season in NYC! ❄️⛄️ View outside my window this morning from the comfort of our ancient radiator heated apartment

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 14/12/2025

Sunday funny #jokesters — if you like this cartoon support the artist, Carlos Torres! www.torresart.com/greeting-cards

Cartoon of Viking with red beard standing in the rain with caption:

ONE NIGHT, A VIKING NAMED RUDOLPH THE RED LOOKED OUT THE WINDOW AND SAID, "IT'S GOING TO RAIN."
HIS WIFE AŞKED,
"HOW DO YOU KNOW?"
"BECAUSE RUDOLPH THE RED KNOWS RAIN, DEAR."

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 12/12/2025

Maybe this bowl of hand torn noodle soup with Bulgolgi and soft tofu 😋

Beef bulgolgi soft tofu with hand torn noodles in spicy soup 불고기 두부수제비

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 12/12/2025

Not too many things better on a cold day than a hot bowl of spicy Bulgolgi tofu stew! #GoodLunch

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 11/12/2025

Thank you, Amy! Thankfully no paramedics were needed 🤣

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 10/12/2025

For community defense -- practice SALUTE. AFTERWARD-Submit documentation. New York Attorney General Letitia James is encouraging New Yorkers to submit photos, videos, and other documentation of federal immigration enforcement actions in New York through this portal ag.ny.gov/federal-acti...

Let’s practice SALUTE. If we do witness an ICE kidnapping, we will be ready:

If ICE watching, document using the SALUTE method. Pass SALUTE info to the rapid response network you are a part of.

Size: How many agents/ officers?
Activity: What specifically are the agents doing? If someone is detained and you know their A number and/or DOB, note it.

Location: Give an exact address or intersection and in NYC, a boro. The same address can be found in multiple boros. Include Av/St/Rd etc.
Unit(s): What letters, details, or patches are visible on the uniforms/jackets/vests/vehicles? Example: HSI/Homeland Security Investigations/Police Gang Unit, ERO, POLICE, CBP/US Customs and Border Protection, CBP Field Operations, POLICE DHS (2 kinds: NYPD Dept Homeless Services that are NOT ICE and Department of Homeland Security, who are federal agents)

Time: What precise time did you witness this? This info should be shared quickly.

Equipment: What did agents have with them? Ex: weapons, flexicuffs, dogs, door breakers, LRAD sound cannon, vans, SUVs, etc.

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 07/12/2025

A throwback still plenty relevant. Who else remembers reading Cathy in the Sunday funnies? It was the only part of the newspaper I was interested in as a kid. 😆 #jokesters

Cathy comic strip with scenes of Cathy eating different things. Cathy

I EAT CHOCOLATE TO HELP ME DIGEST WHAT I’VE LEARNED ABOUT THE MALE BRAIN AND ITS BIZARRE ABILITY TO AFFECT MY DAY

I EAT PEAS
BECAUSE I SHOULD.

I EAT CAKE TO FEED MY REBELLION AGAINST A SOCIETY THAT STILL PROMOTES THE SCRAWNY SUPERMODEL AS THE IDEAL FEMALE FORM

I EAT BROCCOLI
BECAUSE I SHOULD

I EAT CHIPS TO QUIET THE RUMBLING FRUSTRATIONS I FEEL FROM TRYING TO PACK A 48 HOUR SCHEDULE INTO A 24 HOUR DAY

I EAT SQUASH
BECAUSE I SHOULD.

I EAT ICE CREAM TO NOURISH MY SPIRIT… TO SATISY MY CRAVING TO BE RECONNECTED TO YOUTH AND INNOCENCE

I EAT SPINACH
BECAUSE I SHOULD

THE EMPTIER THE CALORIES
THE MORE COMPLICATED THE HUNGER.

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 06/12/2025

Have a good weekend, friends! When you need a break from the bad news cycle, spend some time with #jokesters

A lightbulb with hat and bow tie stands in an open door with flowers with a shocked look on its face saying, “you’re bringing friends?” To a yellow Christmas light and a room full of other Christmas lights. The yellow light responds, “we’re Christmas lights. When one of us goes out, we all go out!”

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 05/12/2025

As one of those red dots, please use my contribution to toggle your alt text required to ON

Screenshot of accessibility settings in Bluesky with Require Alt text before posting toggled to ON

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 04/12/2025

It’s so much more pleasant to run in the cold than the heat! One good thing about the season. Also, I got into the Berlin Marathon for 2026! Training starts in the spring 😊

Runkeeper update. Me with ear wrap in front of a bridge with murals

3.79 mi
37:30 time
9:54 pace

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 03/12/2025

Apple isn’t a whole lot better but at least they’re not running ICE ads. (Overheard one yesterday while I was at the grocery store 🤢) My music year in review is co-opted by my children. No matter how many times I attempted to listen to my preferred music, it wasn’t enough to stand out. 😅

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 01/12/2025

I had never even heard of DoubleGood popcorn until this year! 🤣 our 5th grade committee is doing ALL the things. Krispy Kreme last month, bake sales, world’s finest chocolates, some online gift brochure and yes… the popcorn. Makes me wish we did this

The Greatest School PTA
Fundraiser Form Ever.
School PTA

Alternative Fundraiser
This fundraiser is in lieu of sending students home with the task of selling door-to door, collecting money, and delivering goods. Please help us avoid that by supporting our PTA with your donation, and helping us achieve our goals to support our students and faculty.
Thank you in advance for your support!

$15 I do not want to bake, so here is the money I would have spent on those cupcakes.

$25 I do not want to hit up friends, family, and co-workers, so here is the money I would have spent buying wrapping paper.

_S50 I do not want to walk, swim or run in any activity that has the word "thon" in it.
Here is the money I would have spent on my child's "free" t-shirt.

S75 I don't want to attend any fancy balls, so here is the money I would have spent on a new outfit.

$100 I really wouldn't have helped anyway, so here is $100 to forget my name.

I am making this donation to express my appreciation for having nothing to buy,
sell, or do except fill out this form.
Name
Student Name
Phone #
Grade_

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 29/11/2025

Fun fact, they followed the same naming convention for Korean. (I just didn’t realize because Korean alphabet doesn’t use kanji!)

Chart showing days of the week in Korean with English, Korean (in hangeul and romanized), and meaning of the first word

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Thalia [tə'lɪə] @letsaskyourmom.com · 29/11/2025

Random language learning thought of the day: I really like how poetic Japanese went with their days of the week. Unlike Chinese where it’s:l “Weekday 1, weekday 2, etc.” they went with “Moon day, fire day, water day, wood day, gold day, ground day, and Sun day” Aren’t languages fascinating?

Chart of Days of the week in Japanese with English, kanji, hirigana, and romaji

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