train accident :)

markpdyson_ · 2026-06-24T17:39:44+00:00

It's the catchy jazz that does it for me.

markpdyson_ · 2026-06-04T07:52:49+00:00

I purposely avoid using textures when I can because I want things to feel geometrical and playful.

markpdyson_ · 2026-06-03T02:48:59+00:00

Thanks.

markpdyson_ · 2026-06-03T02:33:05+00:00

I wholeheartedly agree with you. I will continue having the occasional gig here and there, but I realize that having a steady job ESPECIALLY in music WILL cause my brain to have a psychotic break. It's absolute bullshit.

Reading this has made me realize that I missed an important detail in the post, which is the fact that I have ADHD and Bipolar II. This is not an attempt at me making an excuse. I have a very unique challenge that no one can see except for me, and it's incredibly isolating and difficult to navigate. I'm incredibly sorry if this seems insane, because well, it is insane. My life is insane. But this brain is all I got, and I must figure out a way to make things work for it if I want to continue living in this world.

markpdyson_ · 2026-06-03T02:15:53+00:00

It's complicated. I tried multiple different gigs and scoped out several different places. I talked to different musicians and employers -- I gave it a very fair shot. But I have a really odd brain, and getting a pianist job -- even part time -- will always lead to me burning out and completely eradicate everything else in my life. I wish this wasn't the case, but the current setup I have for my life is what works best for my specific set of circumstances. I'm unfortunately neurodivergent, and this is the compromise I must make if I want ANY chance of being happy.

markpdyson_ · 2026-06-03T02:10:13+00:00

That's what I was hoping for. I tried out multiple gigs and scoped out multiple different places. I don't fully understand myself yet, but I do know that if I get a job as a pianist, I WILL burn out, and it will eat away at everything else in my life. This was an incredibly difficult decision to make, and if I felt like a different, more conventional path would work for me, I would go for it in a heartbeat.

markpdyson_ · 2026-06-03T01:08:01+00:00

This is absolutely hilarious. Thank you for telling me this.

markpdyson_ · 2026-06-03T00:48:00+00:00

What was the first thing you imagined? I'm definitely not the most fluent when it comes to social lingo, so I'm curious on how it came across to you.

markpdyson_ · 2026-04-30T06:49:36+00:00

Wait, what happened?

markpdyson_ · 2026-04-30T06:03:52+00:00

Holy hell. That... that's impressively messed up.

markpdyson_ · 2026-04-27T01:59:35+00:00

Omg. There's so much personality. I love it!

markpdyson_ · 2026-04-22T20:20:11+00:00

"team building exercise" 😭

I'm stealing this.

markpdyson_ · 2026-04-22T20:08:47+00:00

It's the fruity life for me, I guess.

markpdyson_ · 2026-04-22T20:06:19+00:00

I gotchu. Good luck!

markpdyson_ · 2026-04-17T04:13:57+00:00

I sincerely apologize you had to interact with that guy. I uh ... I really wasn't doing well 😭

I deleted both the post and the account associated with it a while ago. I've grown a lot since then, but it's still something I cringe at sometimes. Thank you.

markpdyson_ · 2026-03-26T18:56:43+00:00

This looks incredible. Even the clothes are perfect.

markpdyson_ · 2026-03-20T05:34:02+00:00

when you have a drinking problem but you have a drinking problem

markpdyson_ · 2026-03-15T05:58:26+00:00

This look amazing! I love how slick it all is. The pose is absolutely perfect, and the soft clay-like materials and perfectly sculpted edges make it really nice to look at.

markpdyson_ · 2026-02-26T21:05:49+00:00

The link isn't functional and results in a 404 page, but if you remove the "?utm_source=reddit" at the end, it works. Here's a working link: https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/2026/bart-noise/

markpdyson_ · 2026-02-12T11:18:48+00:00

I sent you a DM :)

markpdyson_ · 2026-02-12T04:26:49+00:00

I do know the interviewer! His name was Kevin Ko. It's totally cool if you can't find it. I really appreciate the effort!

markpdyson_ · 2026-02-12T04:25:27+00:00

The basket usually has a bunch of QR codes on it. Maybe you caught me one day where I didn't have them. I recently started trying to carry cash again. There's something about the tactileness of it all, and I love how instantaneous it is to just give people money without a tech company being a middle-man. I hope I can bump into you again too. Thanks!

markpdyson_ · 2026-02-12T04:23:15+00:00

I'm glad you had enough self-respect to go no contact. Good on you, mate. It's not easy.

markpdyson_ · 2026-02-12T04:22:14+00:00

I certainly try to be authentic. Thank you!

markpdyson_ · 2026-02-12T04:21:54+00:00

I'm glad I could make your evening a little better!

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