Andy Carolan

*sigh* - I had to reactivate my account because there was something in a link that I needed to read... and nope... can't do that without an account any more 🙄

Not a good day

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@_ShannonMT Looks calm

@MeViPortal @GloriousU @lkmad Ok, I think you need to follow me for me to DM it to you. Feel free to unfollow after... I don't use Twitter any more really.

@NotQuiteAndy @GloriousU @lkmad Sure... I'd like one... Thanks...

Anyone need a 🟦 invite?

@GloriousU @lkmad I have two spares if anyone needs them @MeViPortal

@lkmad I'd like one if you have a spare :)

@ChrisBlundell Yeah, I've noticed that about Amazon returns too.

Just had the best UPS guy picking up my Amazon return. I was worried about the box not being sturdy and he says "The best thing about Amazon returns is that as soon as I scan, your refund will be processed, so it doesn't matter if it gets back in one piece or not. See ya!" 😂

@designerupnorth @EpicChambers Thanks. Hope you’ve had a good one

@NotQuiteAndy @EpicChambers Just saw a chap sat on a bench in the sun smiling with his bike propped up and thought of you. Hope you had a better day pal 🥳

@designerupnorth @EpicChambers I find it difficult to deal with Twitter/X at the best of times. When I'm feeling down, even more so.

@NotQuiteAndy @EpicChambers It really has…. I’m focusing on LinkedIn and FB for work. I only hang around here cos I binned instagram as it was useless and some of my favourite illustrators are on here.

@EpicChambers @designerupnorth I use LinkedIn, Mastodon, BlueSky occasionally.

@NotQuiteAndy @designerupnorth Yeah I'm on Instagram and Facebook, technically LinkedIn too but very rarely visit there. Which ones are you active on outside of Twitter? I wouldn't blame you deleting your account here it is harder to curate what you see now than it ever has been

@designerupnorth @EpicChambers It's been a difficult summer. I am going to delete my Twitter account permanently as I shouldn't be this negative... and generally aren't elsewhere. Are you on other platforms?

@NotQuiteAndy @EpicChambers We’re in an abusive relationship with our government. They lie, twist and squirm daily and openly to our faces and it’s impossible on days not to feel like you do mate. Hop on your bike, get out in the countryside in the sun amd fresh air and have a break from it all x

@EpicChambers No, I'm not. But thanks for asking. Hope you're well

@AndyCarolan Hope you're ok Andy

@jrronimo Aww, thank you. I appreciate it! Likewise of course

@AndyCarolan Not at all! That's what we're here for! You can always hit me up in DM if you don't want to post something publicly, too.

I've a feeling that Twitter/X or whatever this is, will become my dumping ground of anxiety and bad emotions. It feels like the right place for it.

@jrronimo You may regret saying that once I empty my emotions all over X/Twitter lol

@AndyCarolan Let it out! We're here to listen and it's bad to keep that stuff bottled up.

Well, that's another six weeks summer break almost over. For a moment there, I thought I might actually get to go away somewhere! Never mind... crisis averted! /s

@designerupnorth @IllustratesSte "someone manages to twat the economy again" - Yup, generally, whoever is in No.10 at the time.

@IllustratesSte Everyone’s said the same Ste, me included. Seem to get a hint of a recovery and someone manages to twat the economy again 🥸 Onward and upward mate x

@richardmorrisuk Sounds like a typical day-in-tory to me!

So far today. Former top civil servant at Dept for Ed accused current PM of not funding school safety programme properly. Tory MP suspended Former Cabinet Minister ordered to have anti bullying training Who are the 25% of people who still say they’ll vote Tory?

@_ShannonMT Well, congrats on completing it! It's quite an achievement. I imagine you will have plenty of paths to choose from. Have a great day x

@_ShannonMT Wow, nice… final 5 days! Any plans for after? Oh and please say hi to your mum and dad for me x