kale

nyc / power + gas enthusiast / quadriplegic / short fiat + seed oils / long bitcoin + beef

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Last Notes

2024-08-21 12:59:51

Hints of fall in the air this August morning. Midtown is bustling as always.
https://m.primal.net/KGeX.jpg

2024-05-12 02:06:17

Real food costs more for the simple fact that it is real.

2024-05-05 15:16:50

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Have a nice day, sir.🫡

2024-04-20 18:11:38

Found a peaceful oasis above the overstimulation of the city streets. This is how I get direct sun, read a book, and relax.
https://m.primal.net/Hxtx.jpg

2024-03-24 20:28:03

Nostr notes are the pinnacle of responsibility as no editing or deleting exists. What you post will probably live on forever.

2024-03-22 16:23:02

Question for more experienced bitcoiners about home ownership and bitcoin:
What are the most important tradeoffs and considerations of selling a piece of your bitcoin stack to buy a house fully without debt? For instance, let’s say you sold $250k of bitcoin and bought a $250k house.
I know there are fiat games to be played here where I could find the longest-term mortgage at the lowest possible rate and let fiat debasement work in my favor. I hate debt and fiat games, though.
I have never owned a home but would love to have a place to start a family.
@npub1rtl…jtfs @npub1qny…95gx @npub1s5y…6q7z

2024-02-26 20:13:43

Class of 2021 here. How do I enjoy a bull market? I’ve conditioned myself to desire drawdowns and max pain as I can obtain more sats per dollar. As I experience my first true bull market after diligently stacking in the bear the past two years, I’m filled with anxiety as I can buy fewer sats per dollar.
Am I overthinking this? Why does a rising bitcoin price give me anxiety when everyone else is celebrating?
cc @npub1rtl…jtfs @npub1qny…95gx
#note1ssl…qqhc

2024-02-26 15:09:27

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Good morning, sir.

2024-02-25 21:00:05

Given my desire to use nostr more, here is my backstory:
I was raised on the banks of the Mississippi River by my father, an Indian immigrant, and mother who hails from a small Illinois farming town.
I love to compete, and the basketball court and classroom were my arenas. I could not stand coming in second place, which has resulted in a robust—and often overdone—work ethic.
I aimed to spend the summer before my sophomore year of high school increasing my basketball skill and strength so I could make the varsity team. However, for unknown reasons, I had a spinal stroke resulting in quadriplegia (i.e. paralysis in all four limbs).
The loss of basketball was overwhelming emotionally. However, I pivoted my work ethic from basketball to physical therapy to possibly regain function.
Believing in the “everything happens for a reason” narrative, I decided I would become a neurologist who specialized in spinal cord injury research and rehabilitation. I set my sights on attending the best school for neuroscience and ended up attending Johns Hopkins in Baltimore.
I quickly realized, though, that I did not enjoy studying neuroscience, conducting neuroscience research, or interacting with patients. I was lost and did not know what to do with my life.
In late 2020, I found bitcoin. Bitcoin intrigued me, and I went down the rabbit hole. I dabbled with the broader crypto universe, not yet realizing the difference. Bull markets are incredibly noisy for newcomers.
I finished my neuroscience degree in 2021 but decided not to enter the medical field due to a lack of interest. I applied for an operations role at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, as I desperately needed a job and knew I wanted to explore a career in finance. One of my interviewers talked at length about Bitcoin (fairly competently looking back), and that was enough for me to give the role a shot.
The role was supporting the financial hedging component of commodities trading. Essentially, commodities traders use financial instruments to hedge bilateral or OTC deals to lock in PnL or mitigate price risk. I ensured these financial trades flowed correctly through our systems.
After two years, my girlfriend of several years and I moved to New York City because of a mobility offer. I now handle settlements for our power and gas deals. I am receiving incredible insight into how these deals are structured. I love it.
My girlfriend was key to my mental and emotional recovery from my spinal cord injury. She helped me love myself again and not settle for becoming a neurologist simply because I had a neurological injury. Without her, I’d be miserable in medical school and probably a fiat maximalist having never had the desire to explore Bitcoin.
I will explore more of these items in the future, but I feel like this is a sufficient introduction.
It’s nice to meet you.🤝
https://m.primal.net/HfHt.jpg

2024-02-25 20:21:06

How do I add Phoneix wallet to Damus? I have to either paste something (what am I pasting?) or scan a QR code.
@npub14qz…2q26, you may be able to assist here. Thanks.

2024-02-23 16:55:55

A picture says a thousand words:
1. A simple cortado—not an $8 syrup and sugar coffee concoction from a big chain
2. A glass cup—no microplastic dousing
3. A neighborhood bakery—supporting a local business who uses high-quality ingredients and bakes bread daily https://image.nostr.build/84d89d777bc0ab783012069d75a127335c5363f0e4fb3de7b44b4bdf0ca4dda5.jpg

2024-02-19 19:11:46

destigmatizing disability by riding my scooter 5 mph down the streets of nyc
able-bodied walkers in disbelief at the speed I cook at #zoomzoom
https://m.primal.net/HdpI.jpg

2024-02-10 22:52:46

back on nostr after some time away. i want to return to pairing true free speech (not billionaire-decreed free speech on X) with free money.
#note1cfc…j3ph

2023-05-31 17:23:04

Should I share more insight into life with a disability? I feel like that’s one interesting topic I can opine on that most can’t.

2023-05-31 17:20:32

The downside of deleting Twitter is I have no idea what’s happening in the world. Though, most of the “news” there is noise and inconsequential.
The upside is I find myself speaking more with my girlfriend or reading an in-depth article instead of aimlessly scrolling.

2023-05-29 18:44:28

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Big time waster and echo chamber. I’m not sure how much value I’m receiving from it.

2023-05-29 17:08:58

Deleted Twitter last night. Let’s see how long I can keep it that way.

2023-05-26 12:19:55

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I don’t think I’m capable of not liking your work. Thanks for all you do.

2023-05-26 01:51:56

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Damn. I was halfway through that episode. Pesky censorship to ruin the day.

2023-05-25 13:53:28

Zelenskyy as commencement speaker this morning. https://nostr.build/i/8b4b1ce2e3581c81014746e1045bc896ad71a89b7bae49912a302d3410bfe531.jpg

2023-05-25 03:20:37

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How do you view Trump vs. DeSantis? I think Trump has a better shot at being the republican candidate as of now.

2023-05-25 03:11:22

I’m not sure we have enough data points to say DeSantis is a bitcoiner or truly understands it at all. It’s much clearer that RFK is a bitcoiner. DeSantis has the right talking points, but he could just be appealing to our demographic for votes.
My main issue with him is the way he’s approached the Disney issue. I don’t like the state using its powers to affect a business simply because that business exercised its right to free speech—regardless if I agree with that speech or not. There’s obviously more to that issue, but his meddling with Disney as a state entity doesn’t strike me as the very pro-freedom/limited government. #note1rkm…q96j

2023-05-24 18:22:34

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Hell yeah! Thanks, Odell.

2023-05-24 17:26:07

In-person classical music is nourishment for the soul. Incredibly beautiful.

2023-05-23 19:24:20

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Yes, sir. The Baltimore harbor. The city and its views are underrated.

2023-05-23 18:14:57

Work views⛵️☀️ https://nostr.build/i/203ead4d1217496dfa96fc09c47032d88fe894b79b8f89e9eea73fac330290a6.jpg

2023-05-16 21:10:57

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I also grabbed myself a new HWW today.

2023-05-15 16:06:50

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How do you determine when a bear market has ended and the next bull market has begun? Is it based on the halving? A percentage increase off the lows? Do you use previous cycles as a model?

2023-05-15 15:30:47

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Does your buying behavior change in bear markets vs. bull markets? Or are you a consistent buyer regardless of price?

2023-05-12 03:21:06

gn all <3 https://nostr.build/i/36d4d4fb6798035acd8058a1fa80b0a00f0893d09bc926391d195c39022b1d3a.jpg

2023-05-12 03:13:23

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gn fren!

2023-05-12 02:24:51

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Not quite. I had a spinal cord injury as a teenager and used a wheelchair for a bit. I’ve slowly rebuilt my walking endurance—from a few steps per day to about 5k/day over five years. Your 20-30k/day is crazy.

2023-05-12 01:25:21

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That’s a banger. Thin airrrr💸

2023-05-11 15:51:00

Proof of walk. Not bad for a quadriplegic. https://nostr.build/i/782baade04ba9016612a13c1d3d040a2d61ecae07800d152d5eefbbe676df77c.jpg

2023-05-07 21:31:49

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It was beach day today with my family. https://nostr.build/i/15bea008df3432dda05ce47775d157790ec09acbed99996f8c3bb004b04e7eb7.jpg

2023-05-04 02:58:19

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I feel like my twitter experience has been slightly declining, making it easier to pop over here. I’m not sure what it is over there.
I’ve been well! Working hard + trying to avoid the layoffs hitting the financial sector. Seeing family this weekend in Florida.
How’ve you been?

2023-05-04 02:33:30

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I’ve had similar thoughts with bitcoin podcast guests. What is to be done here—if anything?

2023-05-04 01:35:21

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True. Some grids, like ERCOT, have seen their energy mix change rapidly, though.

2023-05-04 01:27:12

Can someone please explain some bitcoiners’ love of fossil fuels?
Why the intense love for coal? Haven’t wars been fought and thousands died over oil?
I understand the issues with solar and wind. The projects are currently subsidized by the government. The supply chains are plagued by slave labor and human rights violations. They are intermittent, which can decrease reliability and grid stability.
At the same time, the energy is generated domestically. We reduce our reliance on other nations. We don’t need to go to war over oil. Further, the pairing of bitcoin miners and wind/solar farms may become quite profitable and help stabilize the grid.
Nuclear is incredibly promising due its energy density. Its issue stems from the regulatory oversight, capture, and hurdles. I have no concerns about its safety—just the regulatory environment.
So why coal? Why oil? Don’t get me wrong. These are power fuel sources.
What if we viewed the challenge of solar/wind/nuclear instead as opportunities for value creation/potential profit? We don’t walk away from nostr and other tech because it’s not in its final, optimized state. Devs stay and build. Why wouldn’t we expect the same with wind/solar/nuclear tech? Why wouldn’t the tech improve and be more compelling over time?

2023-05-03 22:50:30

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Shit. They really do just keep coming.

2023-03-27 22:07:08

It seems every major crypto company, from Coinbase and Binance to Block, are facing either intense regulatory action or fraud allegations.
The fiat-crypto on-ramps are being scrutinized and shuttered. I have no opinion whether it’s all correlated and intentional or not, but the fact is it is happening.
The end result is big money throwing in the towel on the space—at least for the time being. Why invest in an asset class that is under this much scrutiny from regulators? Or, this is the regulatory clarity investors have been waiting for. Perhaps in a year or so, investors have the regulatory clarity they were missing—just in time for the halving. Regardless, the space may labeled “not investable” in the short term.
The fog of war will cause volatility, like to the downside as investors pull money from the space, giving us plebs more time to accumulate at lower prices before the next cycle begins.

2023-03-12 03:13:38

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True. Frogs don’t need naps ig then.

2023-03-12 03:12:33

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Resting your eyes for a few minutes to restock energy so you can get shit done. I recommend them.

2023-03-12 03:10:45

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Love a good nap.

2023-03-11 21:08:52

Thinking of moving to NYC for work. From researching, I’ve found Queens to be the most affordable and easiest to get into Midtown for work.
If you lived in the area, let me know what you think on best living locations for a young professional with little money.

2022-12-31 15:28:23

I am paid hourly at an investment bank.
I could come in at 8:30a, take my hour break at 12:30p, and leave at 5:30p.
However, any overtime is 1.5x my hourly rate. I thus come in at 7:30a + rarely take a full lunch break. It’s a grind.
Why do I do it?
First, I get a lot more done than someone working eight hours—which helps with gaining knowledge + mobility.
Second, I use most of the overtime to stack #sats. When bitcoin is this cheap, it incentivizes us to stack harder. I stack for my future kids. And their kids. They will know dad/grandpa did the best he could to stack. My current girlfriend (future wife) will not have to stress about our finances. We will be fine.