Intermediate percussionist and an amateur photographer just trying to find some motivationhttps://bsky.app/profile/optnihilist.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/optnihilist.bsky.social/post/3mx63t2qcqc2oIncredible job all around, while I am ashamed to have been absent, I know that everything worked out wondrously. [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 Oct 2026 23:43 +0000at://did:plc:bbmfbojmikfggy2q3xvitvu6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx63t2qcqc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/optnihilist.bsky.social/post/3muxeixoyj22aJust when I thought the work was all done, someone handed me a conga and asked me to join the pit orchestra. I had very little involvement music wise during this production.07 Sep 2026 20:39 +0000at://did:plc:bbmfbojmikfggy2q3xvitvu6/app.bsky.feed.post/3muxeixoyj22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/optnihilist.bsky.social/post/3muvvbnc2x22cIt's incredibly honorable and exciting to know that we're doing what we love and supporting a great cause. The dreams and planning made were all worth it, thank you VRD for all you do and more. [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Sep 2026 06:34 +0000at://did:plc:bbmfbojmikfggy2q3xvitvu6/app.bsky.feed.post/3muvvbnc2x22chttps://bsky.app/profile/optnihilist.bsky.social/post/3mmj56cunpc2dAfter eating only noodles for two weeks, I believe it's time for a treat. It'll all pay off in June!23 May 2026 09:29 +0000at://did:plc:bbmfbojmikfggy2q3xvitvu6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmj56cunpc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/optnihilist.bsky.social/post/3mlzxswui5c2qI would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous, it's been months since I've done this.17 May 2026 08:43 +0000at://did:plc:bbmfbojmikfggy2q3xvitvu6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlzxswui5c2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/optnihilist.bsky.social/post/3mlibd73ek226What a great weekend full of music. I just wish there was an extra 8 hours in the day for sleeping.10 May 2026 07:46 +0000at://did:plc:bbmfbojmikfggy2q3xvitvu6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlibd73ek226https://bsky.app/profile/optnihilist.bsky.social/post/3mlfmhvbnec2aI started loving work and became extremely rusty at expressing myself through music. I'm sure there's a balance between loving them both.09 May 2026 06:27 +0000at://did:plc:bbmfbojmikfggy2q3xvitvu6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlfmhvbnec2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/optnihilist.bsky.social/post/3lxu4nersdk2iAmazing job on all fronts, I'm saddened with my absence but it quickly subsides with all the stories and experiences flooding in from friends and coworkers alike in and outside of the VRD circle. I am proud of every single one of you who attended, staffed, hung out, and or passed by. [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Sep 2025 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:bbmfbojmikfggy2q3xvitvu6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxu4nersdk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/optnihilist.bsky.social/post/3lx47amqhq22p:shocked_emojie: [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Aug 2025 00:12 +0000at://did:plc:bbmfbojmikfggy2q3xvitvu6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lx47amqhq22phttps://bsky.app/profile/optnihilist.bsky.social/post/3llohsugl222mThere was a post made on my island's local News network about a protesting group, it really got me interested in the views this small island holds for those in the mainland USA and what they really meant by "Promoting peace through strength". No positives come to my mind but why is it quiet?31 Mar 2025 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:bbmfbojmikfggy2q3xvitvu6/app.bsky.feed.post/3llohsugl222mhttps://bsky.app/profile/optnihilist.bsky.social/post/3lkfjqqb7r22tWhat a month, this would now be my 7th time helping manage a music festival. The difficult part is constantly being in a new department every time. The redeeming aspect is constantly meeting with international artists and playing difficult pieces. Oh, what a time to be alive.15 Mar 2025 06:47 +0000at://did:plc:bbmfbojmikfggy2q3xvitvu6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkfjqqb7r22thttps://bsky.app/profile/optnihilist.bsky.social/post/3lijpnvfnvk2iFrom the loud days, social events, and busy nights. There's always been music to fit the mood. These two moments reminded me of "Jupiter Hymn from The Planets" by Gustav Holst. Such a grand emotion to be had looking back at your work or just contemplating under the night sky.19 Feb 2025 11:53 +0000at://did:plc:bbmfbojmikfggy2q3xvitvu6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lijpnvfnvk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/optnihilist.bsky.social/post/3lijoyec2js2iThe journey has been very exciting thus far, and it's not even close to ending. Thank you to everyone for joining me on this story, and I hope to see you all the next time I'll see you. [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Feb 2025 11:41 +0000at://did:plc:bbmfbojmikfggy2q3xvitvu6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lijoyec2js2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/optnihilist.bsky.social/post/3lhaxwdzjmk2hA true test of musicianship. Having a long improv session with 5 other incredibly talented musicians was not on my bingo list for this year. It was incredibly insightful to know where I lacked and where I excelled. There's always something new to learn.03 Feb 2025 07:02 +0000at://did:plc:bbmfbojmikfggy2q3xvitvu6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhaxwdzjmk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/optnihilist.bsky.social/post/3lha6koh2b222It's been a while since I've just sat down and enjoyed company. Never a dull day about but it's nice to have nothing to do in between bouts of work.02 Feb 2025 23:28 +0000at://did:plc:bbmfbojmikfggy2q3xvitvu6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lha6koh2b222https://bsky.app/profile/optnihilist.bsky.social/post/3l72rab6f2m2sI've been worn out quite a bit from music. I love the smiles and the ideas that are shared amongst the different age and ethnic groups, but darn is it hard to keep it going without a break. Makes me wonder whether making it more than a hobby was wise and worthwhile. There's only one way to know.22 Oct 2024 00:24 +0000at://did:plc:bbmfbojmikfggy2q3xvitvu6/app.bsky.feed.post/3l72rab6f2m2shttps://bsky.app/profile/optnihilist.bsky.social/post/3kimuso6wke22Random shots from today.10 Jan 2024 12:40 +0000at://did:plc:bbmfbojmikfggy2q3xvitvu6/app.bsky.feed.post/3kimuso6wke22https://bsky.app/profile/optnihilist.bsky.social/post/3kicripqf2327I know I'm a bit late but from me to you all, Happy new years.06 Jan 2024 12:14 +0000at://did:plc:bbmfbojmikfggy2q3xvitvu6/app.bsky.feed.post/3kicripqf2327https://bsky.app/profile/optnihilist.bsky.social/post/3ketfn2ep5q2eThings have been too busy as of late, thank goodness for today. I can take a moment to enjoy some alone time.23 Nov 2023 05:14 +0000at://did:plc:bbmfbojmikfggy2q3xvitvu6/app.bsky.feed.post/3ketfn2ep5q2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/optnihilist.bsky.social/post/3kclnc7wzvd2aEnjoying it all, one day at a time25 Oct 2023 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:bbmfbojmikfggy2q3xvitvu6/app.bsky.feed.post/3kclnc7wzvd2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/optnihilist.bsky.social/post/3kajfiehg2c27Furchella is picking up again on VRChat, I wonder what they have in store.29 Sep 2023 08:03 +0000at://did:plc:bbmfbojmikfggy2q3xvitvu6/app.bsky.feed.post/3kajfiehg2c27https://bsky.app/profile/optnihilist.bsky.social/post/3kabzz4idvr2eYou can't trust too many VRChat world's. This one kept making me think this was a normal cow. World: Normal Cow World by Piso Aquitano26 Sep 2023 09:49 +0000at://did:plc:bbmfbojmikfggy2q3xvitvu6/app.bsky.feed.post/3kabzz4idvr2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/optnihilist.bsky.social/post/3ka5chf6yid2cI had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Autumn Festival, where I learned so many things about Taiko drums and Japanese folk songs.24 Sep 2023 12:37 +0000at://did:plc:bbmfbojmikfggy2q3xvitvu6/app.bsky.feed.post/3ka5chf6yid2chttps://bsky.app/profile/optnihilist.bsky.social/post/3k7ybnjcy3w2aThe only appropriate way to meet new people.22 Sep 2023 12:39 +0000at://did:plc:bbmfbojmikfggy2q3xvitvu6/app.bsky.feed.post/3k7ybnjcy3w2a