iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Such a lovely area 🥹 I love Walchensee.

Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I was going on a hike today but the plans changed, turns out my body wants a hike anyway. Doing something light just for fresh mountain air and a nice lunch!

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

To my twelfth germanniversary 🍻

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

That's such an obvious explanation for the symptoms I've seen in my friends; I've heard people complain of muscle weakness, higher pulse, and shortness of breath. I can't believe I didn't think of it.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

But he's been an obsession of mine multiple times this year and the new album out today continues that.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Greg Freeman sounds like a made up American name

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I got a shout out on a twitch stream and I wasn't even watching it. This does not happen every day.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Google Pixel has a feature where it registers songs that are playing in a now playing app. My music taste is so niche that it records the Fire brigade Tatü Tata more often than any song I ever play.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It's not even funny. It's an inevitability. I know dozens of people who were sick before Wiesn too.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

They'll all assume you're 'auf der Wiesn'. No one would guess you're shopping!

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

You and everyone else! 🤣

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I think it's even better that I don't know the word but know exactly what one is and how to use one 😅

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Probably an unpopular opinion but this one is my favourite these days.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Another year in Germany done. Tomorrow is 12 years since my Anmeldung (townhall registration). Will I make it to 13?

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This is not a drill. Saturday is Unity Day. The shops in Germany will be closed or otherwise pretending it's a Sunday. I'm taking the opportunity to do my shopping this evening, which is about as big brain as I can get.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"Being owned by cats" is a spectacular way to put it.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Mainly, back then, I was impressed by original coke in glass bottles and Pfand. I was unimpressed by the twin frame single bed I had to sleep in directly next to my classmate. Simpsons Box sets, Shrek, and Spiderman on VHS accompanied us with a bus load of teens playing Pokémon on their Gameboys.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

My 12th year in Germany starts soon and as always I'm allowing myself to be nostalgic. For me, the years in Germany start in Autumn, not dissimilar to school years. This is probably because my first visit here, now 23 years ago, was in September 2003.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

These are just the normal champagnes. The note at the bottom implies there's better ones 🤔

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

If it's important, they'll write back?

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I saw this picture the other day, and I'm cautious of overdoing weightloss and fitness content here, but the picture made me go "what the heck". Roughly two years apart, my Oktoberfest Lederhosen problem is pretty clear. The lederhosen were bought to fit the guy in the first pic not the second.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Matthias is back today. First time since May. He's lost a bit of weight and the lederhosen barely fit him anymore

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Growing up near a town called Maidenhead, which always seemed unremarkable, I find it increasingly funny that there's a metal covers band who opted to use the same name, obviously because it connects Iron Maiden with Motorhead.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

„Ich bin ein Linux- und Vim-Nutzer und interessiere mich für offene Standards.“

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Aching a bit today. I did a hike from Eschenlohe to Osterfeuerberg yesterday.

This image shows an individual wearing an orange short-sleeved t-shirt while hiking in a scenic mountainous region

An panoramic, eye-level shot captures a lush green valley nestled between rolling hills and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky. The valley is filled with vibrant green fields, patches of trees, and a small town with houses featuring reddish roofs. A long, winding road cuts through the valley floor. In the foreground, dense green pine trees and tall, dry grass partially frame the view from the left and right sides. The distant mountains fade into a hazy blue, blending with the sky

A scenic, wide-angle shot of a lush mountain valley under a bright blue sky filled with wispy, white cirrus clouds. On the left, densely forested, green mountain slopes roll down into the valley. In the distant center, layers of softer blue mountain peaks fade into a light haze. The right side of the frame features the detailed, green branches of a tall evergreen tree, partially framing the panoramic landscape.

An asphalt pathway stretches through a vibrant green meadow lined with simple fences. Tall, dense pine forests flank both sides of the path, leading the eye toward a pointed mountain peak in the distance. Above, a bright sun shines through wispy contrails streaking across a clear blue sky.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This is also good advice in Berlin for the rest of the year.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Oktoberfest public transport top tip Check the state of your surroundings before sitting down.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

My phrasing could be improved, both fit me. And that's still a shock.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

After Friday's discovery one of the two medium sized jackets I own fits me, I've got the perfect light hiking layer for today's cool start.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I discovered the collage feature. Had fun at Drug Church yesterday!

A three-part vertical collage captures a live music concert featuring Hippie Trim, Liquid Mike, and Drug Church performing on stage at the Strom venue. The top section depicts a five-piece punk rock band playing under bright stage lights, highlighted by a lead vocalist wearing a distinctive chainmail hood. The middle section shows an indie rock performance featuring a musician playing a brass trombone alongside a guitarist against a vibrant red-lit backdrop. The bottom section showcases an energetic punk band with multiple guitarists and a dynamic lead singer performing under intense purple and green stage illumination for an engaged, crowded audience.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Last year I gave away my denim jacket that I was too big for. I reckon today I'd fit into it. I've got mixed feelings about this. I'd probably like to wear a different jacket. I genuinely didn't think I'd ever fit into it again. It's all very funny.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The men in hats are arriving in Munich 🍻

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Two bands I've loved for the longest of times, Alkaline Trio and Rise Against, both from Chicago, just released a split single where they cover each other. I'd have loved a few more songs, but happy this is a thing. Rise Against absolutely nailed theirs.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

This happens every time I come home from a trip. I feel really down. The good news is music and 2 walks have brought me up today. I've definitely over-depended on doom scrolling for the time in-between.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

How many mistakes must I make in order to post something already pretty stupid.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Back from a weekend in Sweden and happy to report we've been smiling at the German word Fahrt when Swedish has better words. A speed bump is a Farthinder A speed camera is a Fartkamera

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I wasn't expecting to go to a museum about a sunk ship in Sweden and find costumes from another famous sunk ship.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I've been enjoying Chat Pile! I need to check out more from The Flenser! Rhododendron, Truck Violence, and Bosse-de-naga have all been great this year and Agriculture last year - lots of good stuff on that label!

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Gallows released one song from the remastered Orchestra of Wolves album. It's less nasal, slightly less compressed and maybe a little wider. Nice.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Work buy consume die. Wow. Brutal. Love it.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Short story, something about that hike last year made me really unhappy, I recognised it this year while journaling, which I've not really gotten the hang of. I set myself the goal, as I'm getting fitter, in better shape, and losing weight, I'll climb Herzogstand, properly. Goal met. ✅

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Today I defeated my demons and climbed Herzogstand, and it meant a lot to me. I'm proud of how far I've come along this year. Last year I struggled to get to the Restaurant in 3 hours, giving up on the rest of the hike. Today I was at the peak in under that time.

A man stands on a mountain peak overlooking a large blue lake nestled in a valley.The man is smiling and facing the camera, wearing an orange t-shirt, grey shorts, sunglasses, and a baseball cap. He is holding hiking poles in his left hand. The background features a vast landscape with green fields, forested hills, and a clear blue sky with a few scattered clouds.

A large wooden summit cross stands on a rocky mountain peak against a bright blue sky with a few white clouds. Several hikers are gathered around the base of the cross and along a trail, enjoying the panoramic view of distant rolling mountains and green valleys below. Guy-wires extend from the top of the cross down to the ground to stabilize it.

A wide-angle, high-angle panoramic view looking down from a high mountain summit on a clear day with a vibrant, deep blue sky and scattered white clouds. Far below, a bright turquoise, irregularly shaped alpine lake sits nestled between forested green hills and a flat valley patchwork of agricultural fields and small villages. Rugged, rocky mountain ridges extend along the right side of the frame, overlooking the vast landscape that stretches toward a hazy, flat horizon.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Appreciate the tip. Honestly for Tracht it's also another accessory to the outfit, so room for more expression. 100% the vibe.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The most sensible airport business is Munich's Airbrau. Brews their own beer, which they sell for a fair price. Food comes quickly. I prefer to fill up there, after arriving in plenty of time, than buying anything in the airport.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Perhaps I'm over reacting. The belt has one more hole and they look ok! I heard a tip for anyone dieting, working out, and trying to lose weight you should keep at least one item of your old clothes. Apparently, mine is my Lederhosen.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Airports are expensive but yeah I noticed Wien was particularly expensive. I also had a very memorable Schengen border crossing experience there but I'll save sharing that for another day.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The obvious solution is braces, or as everyone here seems to call them Suspenders.

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Matt @mindexcavator.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Maybe a bit of a humblebrag, it's 2 weeks from Oktoberfest and my Lederhosen no longer fit. I've lost 4kg since Matthias's last outing in May.

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