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Choosing to Live

Nix McRetro // 13th September 2024 // Categories: News

Content warning: Suicidal ideation and childhood trauma I’ve lived with suicidal ideation for as long as I can remember, largely owing to childhood trauma. Having a background in biomedical science probably didn’t help matters. It gave me the knowledge to research things I really shouldn’t have needed to. Even at... Continue reading

The People at University are Amazing

Nix McRetro // 24th August 2024 // Categories: News, Study

I’ve met some amazing people at university so far. Most of them are in the queer space. Scratch that, they are all in the queer space. These are young adults who are going through a lot but for the most part seem to be excelling at what they do. I... Continue reading

Banksia BIT Blitzer 124E Dial-up Modem - Dial Testing

Nix McRetro // 7th August 2024 // Categories: Linux, Modems, Repairs

And we return to the modems. From cicadas to real life issues and back to modems. This one is actually a bit of a fun video as I get to ramble on for around 30 minutes. Is it all about the modem? Probably not. Will you watch the entire video?... Continue reading

Third Time's a Charm; University Begins... Again

Nix McRetro // 29th July 2024 // Categories: News, Study

Third Time's a Charm; University Begins... Again

Orientation week has started at university. The only thing I’ve seen so far were queues. Although, I did get to direct two people to the great hall. That wasn’t terrifying. So why the hell can’t I deal with groups? Let’s look at the medications I am on. Bupropion is gone... Continue reading

Depression, Debt, Bees and Lizards

Nix McRetro // 13th July 2024 // Categories: Nature, News, Study

Ahhhhh yes, now where was I? I’ve corrected my spiralling debt thanks to an early release of superannuation due to financial hardship. Taking away from future me isn’t too bad - especially as future me shouldn’t really exist. The fact that present day me exists is surprising to… me. For... Continue reading