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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Finished kickball. Only lost by a point and I got like 3 people out. Still got it.

Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Spent a few minutes near the water after my gym session. About 20 minutes earlier I found out a close relative checked into the hospital. Hoping for the best.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Also call me Speed Racer on 2 wheels. 😂 #cycling

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Feeling good about life. Biked 15 miles today and assembled some flowers (roses are fresh, the other flowers from over the weekend) a few days before our 3rd anniversary.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Two upgrades in one day. The 17P was 92% full, sold my dSLR in 2025, and I was already on an upgrade program.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I worked hard for it but there are some days I look at everything I have now and think wow. Early 2025 I lived in an apartment smaller than my driveway now. 2022 - 2026 I had severe sleep apnea + high bp that I really struggled with (4 different medications + side effects).

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Having expensive taste is a blessing and a curse. Like a 24 piece flatware set I bought in 2022 has been great but would like more forks. That'll be $25... Per fork. A whole additional set would be $191 plus tax.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Pictures of my mom (South Tower WTC) and I (One WTC) roughly 33 years apart.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I would love to be able to say I don’t think about 9/11 25 years later but I do. Life has changed so much but some things you just can’t forget. I’ve been to NYC twice since 2025 and originally from LI.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I did so much today… 15 miles on bike, mowed front and back lawn, weed whacker, brunch and tea in oaklawn. Tried to help a single friend pick out some gear though he got nothing… Plus I got bf a banana split on the way back home.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

In the spirit of doing things when I should be asleep I started watching Stripes (1981).

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

When the HVAC tech said $350-600 for just cleaning the outside unit I thought of my older Gen X brethren. Drove to Grainger for the right brush watched a few videos and did what I could myself.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Biking 15 miles in 97º. Hot but satisfying.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I get excited about improvements to a Compound interest calculator. No I'm not normal and completely fine with that. Also playing around with HENRY Wallet which is sort of a swiss army knife for various personal finance calculation needs.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

PSA - The new coconutBattery 4.4 beta works in macOS 27 Golden Gate betas now. Woohoo

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Guy at the supermarket said I look like a bodybuilder. I told him I’m trying which is true. Internally I feel like Brendan Fraser in The Whale.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Put on my cycling hat today 16.12miles, early morning temps were in the high 80s and tolerable.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

First image = how much grad school cost when I attended starting 2005, 2nd image is today. $500 per credit vs $1,310. 162% more and average salary in US is up about 96%. Inflation in the same time is about 71%. In practical terms ~$18k vs ~$47k.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Car just hit 35k miles in 3.5 years. I don't drive as much as I used to.. Some might say that's barely broken in.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

A portion of my tax dollars went to this. Enjoyed a 10 mile ride before running errands and seeing Six The Musical (film edition, loved it at Fair Park)

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Decided to not give Apple more money at least not on over ear headphones. I will say they feel slightly cooler on my ears and not nearly as heavy (-33%) as the Pro Max. Got a $130 credit from Best Buy and these were $70 off.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Did 36 minutes on the trail before work. An 8-10% bf muscle twink lapped me like 5 times. I still feel good about showing up though.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Yard work then Union Bear brunch and mimosa with my bf. Did not disappoint! Turning 43 in a week. #leoseason

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Aldi's nectarines ain't it. Even the good one was completely unripe in some parts and grossly mushy. I'll stick to Sprouts / Whole Foods. If I'm sick tomorrow you'll know why... 🤢

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Update covered under warranty and roadside assistance jumped me. $0 out of pocket. Now I have a 100 month warranty.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Congratulations you got paid today. Also let’s spice things up bit…

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

New sneakers they fit well. Also got some rainbow action. 🌈

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

This was me after mowing the lawn but before heat exhaustion set in.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

I live in a red county and found this stuck on the sign for one of the trails I frequent. Interesting.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I was a good bf and washed it by hand, vacuumed the inside too.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

It was nice getting back on the bike again after being several weeks without. Rides as good as new again for a 2020 model. My feet were hurting after the new pedals though.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Loved The Invite. Everything came together in a way that wasn't completely over the top. The plot felt relatable. Equal parts comedy and drama.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

It's nice when the only store on Google that has what you're looking at in a 15 mile radius has it in stock. Got this needle to play records at Books-A-Million in Grapevine. Was going to a Love Island watch party and wanted do make sure what I gifted in 2023 actually was a working product.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Pulled out my old hydration backpack from 2021. Apparently you're not supposed to walk around with them shirtless due to friction. Who knew? I did thoroughly wash it out though. Let's see how well this works. #fitness #gayfitness

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

I may not always post a ton but life is going well. 6 good things happened to me recently. I also rejoined 23andme. I'm mixed that's for sure...

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

It's been a while since I've been there, 2019 for Blood Orange.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

LG makes quality displays. Sold this one to a stranger on marketplace for $100, used almost daily starting Feb 2020. They wanted to verify it wasn't a bad screen so I obliged. That seemingly useless def not GFCI outlet came in handy twice this week. Was almost ready to donate, I hate clutter.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Yes I still think the Studio Display XDR (r) is worth it. I doubt anything else is coming close for the next few years. This is my first time rocking dual Apple displays since 2009. Keeping the standard 5K too. Where does the time go…

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Not sure how I feel about this though it made me a bit more muscular…

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

9 years ago my smartwatch was a Garmin vívoactive. Before that I had a Forerunner 920xt and 4 Fitbits that failed close to the warranty expiring. If the Ultra 4 doesn't yield some major improvements I might go back to Garmin. Better battery life, less distractions, more ui customizability, etc

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

First day of cpap and walked 5.27 miles in 93ºF heat. Yes I want a medal.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

This is the season of me shopping around quotes for a new driveway. AI estimates the current is 15-25 or 20-30+ years old. The house is 53. First quote was higher than I liked but the proposal was pretty extensive. youtube.com/shorts/oQTQh...

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Do I wait a week and let the bf fix the deck since he cut the wood out and grew up with cutting equipment at his dad's shop... Or DIY & surprise him. Also learned my lesson, never use a cheap Ikea measuring tape for a home project. This one got me the right dimensions. 1" x 6" x 10'

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Hosted my first party at the house this year where we watched Love Island and House of the Dragon. Over the weekend went to a friend's pool party. Got to meet their new dog Hazel. She came up to me immediately, sniffed my hand and let me pet her even though we were warned she didn't like most men 😂

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

I just swipe hard and let it automatically land hopefully in the 80s. The worst is when you get a vibration every time you past a year it's like that spinning cylinder on price is right.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

$43? Inflation is real.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

It was over 90º out earlier and I still made time to do a 5K. I'm happy my bf is coming home tomorrow though not for long. Giving myself an ultimatum to lose 10 pounds by 8/1 or go on a GLP-1 type medication.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I'm not Jewish but Gefilte Fish has always been something that has grossed me out. Ever since I worked at Waldbaum's back in the 2000s. Matzo ball soup, potato latkes, challah, rugelach, brisket sign me up.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Got dealer work done on bf's Mazda and the bill came in about $230 less than the original estimate. Not sure if it was a service plan or something else but... Nice surprise and asked zero questions. I look forward to no more oil leaks in the driveway. It only has 39k miles on it.

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Elliot @realmac.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Got my current road bike June 14, 2020. Took it in for the first major maintenance. Not cheap but six years for a bike otherwise in great shape isn't bad. A new one would cost 6 times more.

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