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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

The dentist said my teeth are looking great (shoutout to diet soda)

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Just saw Deftones in concert, it was the coolest thing ever. The opening acts rocked too, it was just great all around.

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Kaiju No. 8 is like if you mixed God Eater and Chainsaw Man

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

I’ve been reading a very action-focused manhwa, but a few weeks ago a chapter showed a shot of a secondary character’s ass. For one panel. It was a beautiful ass. So beautiful, in fact, that it’s the first thing I think of whenever I think of the series 🤦

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Happy International Beer Day to all who celebrate (I am celebrating)

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Just did a fully set of leg presses at >150% body weight, it’s not too much but I’m quite pleased, definitely could not have done that a couple months ago

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

The absolute chokehold that arm workouts have on my mental health is both impressive and concerning. Thus, I have purchased a larger hand weight.

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Don’t feel like finding an eloquent way of saying that Raygun Busch (from Chat Pile) is one of those vocalists that is the peak of their style. Unmatched.

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

There have just not been many good days recently

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Anytime I’m about to die in a dream, there’s never any panic or anything. It’s more of “oh, I guess that’s it” followed by waking up.

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

The masculine urge to move away silently and become an uncontactable hermit

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Fire Emblem 3 Houses is six years old today

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Fighting the demons telling me to peel my sunburns

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

While the sound is harsh, this is an absolutely beautiful track. It’s gripping with a variety of emotions, but pain and loneliness come through strongly, without a single lyric. open.spotify.com/track/5tGn5a...

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Product Of Fear

Ramleh · Hole in the Heart · Song · 2010

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

It might be a bit of a kneejerk conclusion, but I think this may be one of the best songs released so far in 2025. The mix of punk and industrial/electronic works so well, and the lyrics are worthwhile with compelling delivery. Fantastic track. open.spotify.com/track/2TuxWf...

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Angel

MSPAINT · No Separation · Song · 2025

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

It’s a long track, but an experience. The repetition of “I alone will fix it” resonated and has been frequently looping in my head for several days. Combined with the title of the song, it has stuck with me. open.spotify.com/track/064bIV...

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I Am a Tower

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Back in early high school a friend would give me head pats kinda like I’m a dog, and I told them to stop for the sole reason that I was overly worried about natural oil in my hair. But I’ve still got that neglected dog in me (no head pats, no comfort)

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

I don’t have any strong feelings about Tron, but I might check it out just because NIN is doing the music. This track is so exceptional, it’s got that classic NIN sound with some more electronic aspects. I love it 🥰 open.spotify.com/track/1xsEHo...

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As Alive As You Need Me To Be

Nine Inch Nails · As Alive As You Need Me To Be · Song · 2025

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

I went fishing today, caught (and kept) a bunch of fish. 🐟 23 keepers. Also got a sunburn. Ouch

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Cauldron is probably one of my favorite games I’ve played this year. I played the demo for like 5 minutes and knew I wanted to play it. Very glad I bought it, it was so much fun. For anybody that thinks they might like it, it’s definitely worth trying.

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Yesterday I went to the gym early (like 4 AM) and late (like 10 PM). Technically, I did both arm day and leg day in the same day. Not sure how to balance that out, but I’m sure it’ll be fine

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

In my effort to be a little less pale, I have become what I once loathed: the guy who sometimes walks around shirtless on a summer day.

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Gym trip at 4 AM, leftover butter chicken and rice at 5 AM. This is what you must survive for 💪

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

How could I have guessed that one of the hardest parts of learning to draw is finding the patience to sit down and start 😅

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

I went to the water park with my dad today. Two grown men, enjoying water slides. It was delightful. Had some good beers after, among other things. Very fulfilling day for me honestly.

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

I listened to an album that looks like this

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

I got a large iced coffee with no ice from McDonald’s, and may have underestimated how much coffee that is…

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

I went to the climbing gym one last time before my membership ended and I go on an indefinite break from climbing. I brought my old man (almost 60 years old) for a session and he climbed 5.7 and V1. It was a lot of fun! Great last session for a while.

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Just listened to my 700th album I love music and having ears

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

It feels like my Xenoblade Chronicles 3 play sessions are either 5 minutes or 5 hours, with very little in between 😅

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Lowkey idgaf about controversies until they make their way directly into the music I will listen to what I want to and I won’t let people try to make me feel guilty for enjoying what I want to enjoy. Still like Daughters (especially YWGWYW). Still like Tally Hall. Still like Crystal Castles.

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

I love sunny weather, and I love both rainy and stormy weather. But man, overcast is just the worst.

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

I like this song a little bit more each time I hear it. The vocals took a little bit of getting used to, but the beat is very catchy. And it’s probably just my personal preference, but I love how noisy it is. open.spotify.com/track/456Dva...

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Devils

STOMACH BOOK · STOMACH BOOK · Song · 2021

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

For every album I listen to, I pick my favorite track and put it into a playlist. I don’t always do it immediately though, which can lead to me being a little behind. Like 21 albums behind 😅

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

I deleted discord like 10 days ago because trying (and failing) to make plans with people was taking a genuine toll on my mental health. I’ll inevitably redownload it at some point but I needed to take the power over myself back, rather than waiting for responses or mentions.

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

I’ve gotten used to the controls, and it isn’t that bad. Flying feels worse than last game for sure though. World is probably a better game in general, but I will stand firm on my belief that 8 Deluxe is the better Mario Kart for parties.

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Just got back from a 3-day trip and I forgot to bring a razor. I look and so much more unkempt than when I left, I need to shave 😅

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Got to have key lime pie ice cream and lemon bar ice cream earlier, I wish they were near me. They had pieces of sweet pie crust in the ice cream and it was delicious. Perhaps one of favorite flavors of ice cream I’ve ever had.

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Little things like this are a rare guilty pleasure when they come across me. anime-sedai.egoist.dev

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

I got this shirt with lemons on it. Probably one of my best purchases ever

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

A smaller artist, seeing as they have about 2,400 monthly listeners at the moment, but this is very good metal. Very surprised they’re not bigger. Somewhat reminds me of Loathe, and I say that as a massive compliment. open.spotify.com/album/37HzH0...

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At the End of All Things

Giant's Knife · Album · 2025 · 8 songs

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Injured from gym again (I’m 23) because I seem to have the joints of an 80 year old (I’m 23) and the self restraint of a 6 year old (I’m 23)

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

The masculine urge to be told that everything is going to be alright

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

I have listened to 199 albums so far for 2025, one more to the big 200 for the year. Nicely ahead of schedule for the goal of one per day for this year 😁

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Perhaps I am simply the greatest fool of them all

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

In a moment of weakness I bought a baker’s dozen of cookies from McDonald’s. I can’t eat all these. What have I done.

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

It can be disheartening when I try to put plans together with others and they don’t even respond. Makes it feel a little pointless to try, but what can I do.

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

“If you know you know” I don’t know anything ever, tell me

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

I love putting on deodorant right after a shower. Like, hey everybody, who’s that inoffensive-smelling fellow? That’s right! It’s me.

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Ian @thepieplayerian.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Dude trying to hit flagpoles in Mario Kart World feels so awful

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