kale

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

Public Key

npub1juyev5ekjrdugxgfwypausrzt9xe90fy604ptvlz6e454suaseeq8sxnqp

NIP-57 Address

orangemonkey1@primal.net

Profile Code

nprofile1qqsfwzvk2vmfpk7yryyhzq77gp39jnvjh5jd86s4k03dv662cwwcvustg7egr

Author Public Key

npub1juyev5ekjrdugxgfwypausrzt9xe90fy604ptvlz6e454suaseeq8sxnqp

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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

2024-06-08 21:41:37

Replaced the Apple Watch with plastic straps with an analog Timex with leather straps.
https://m.primal.net/Idhk.jpg

2024-06-08 14:03:36

Sun-maxxing to kick off this beautiful Saturday.
https://m.primal.net/IdNY.jpg

2024-05-12 19:03:53

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Sorry lol—was looking at two yogurt brands where one was milk from grass-fed cows and cultures and the other had a ton of additives. Of course, the latter was cheaper. The post was more of a reiteration to myself that real food will cost more.

2024-05-12 02:06:17

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

2024-05-11 20:25:58

What a day to be alive.
Read some of Matthew Lysiak’s Fiat Food, which is quickly becoming one of my favorite books—likely because of its money and food union.
https://m.primal.net/IFlX.jpg

2024-05-08 01:32:59

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This was insane!

2024-05-08 00:04:27

The 21st century will be defined by men and women who decided to shake their ranchers hand after the pandemic.

2024-05-05 15:17:59

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Thanks for sticking around.

2024-05-05 15:16:50

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Have a nice day, sir.🫡

2024-05-04 01:03:13

From this afternoon. Friday afternoon work from home. What a view.
https://m.primal.net/ICvr.jpg

2024-05-01 15:38:19

Everyone cool if we run the corn back to $30k and we can re-up for the bull at cheaper prices?

2024-04-26 20:38:37

who says you can’t sun max in nyc
https://m.primal.net/IAMo.jpg

2024-04-26 19:10:51

Drained Phoneix and moved working capital to @npub1xnf…lpr5. I really enjoyed Phoenix but am excited to try a new wallet.
Mutiny that lives in the browser and doesn’t face the same App Store delisting challenges is also interesting.

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

2024-04-13 22:08:51

Bitcoin is down not only from the escalations but also because it is the only market open right now. People need liquidity in periods of heightened volatility, and they sell what they can sell.
#note1k3s…q6a7

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.

2024-03-24 20:25:18

Pellegrino (glass bottle) maximalist https://image.nostr.build/0e02f966fafcc9bc89eaeb3eaf50c41b4f425c0cfbf7ecdd524c19a060ade40c.jpg

2024-03-23 22:03:28

This is the only type of content keeping me on Twitter. When this content arrives on Nostr, I will delete Twitter.
Nostr has high-signal bitcoin and freedom tech notes. I’m excited to see other categories build out.
https://m.primal.net/Hnmw.png
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2024-03-22 17:29:02

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Stack that corn, brother.

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

2024-03-22 14:47:24

Currency debasement required. Asset owners benefit while those holding the currency get wrecked. What a system we have here. Thanks but no thanks. This is why I #bitcoin
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/danger-ahead-cbo-says-debt-will-consume-166-percent-gdp-30-years

2024-03-20 16:48:40

Absolutely agree here. #note10yr…3e97

2024-03-20 12:26:08

I read this as Argentines have previously used the dollar for working capital requirements (e.g., rent, groceries, etc.) and bitcoin for any long-term savings. However, since the peso is recently holding its own against the dollar, Argentines can just hold pesos for working capital requirements, bypass the dollar, and save in bitcoin. #note1aww…tycw

2024-03-17 20:55:24

Will Harris is the 🐐 of regenerative agriculture. His insights completely changed how I source my food. I did not realize he had an audiobook, and my Sunday just got 10x better.
https://www.audible.com/pd/B0BVPD9S99?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=player_overflow

2024-03-17 19:12:35

I am on a quest to find the best olive oil a humble man can buy.
I found this at a nearby Italian bakery. https://image.nostr.build/a626f84ddc8dcdb3520528d643c70c138cc52de0076048ee26b168952c9e66b0.jpg

2024-03-16 17:16:21

Sun maxing outside the neighborhood bakery.
I am ready to buy a house outside the city. Have a private porch I can relax on. Not deal with people unless I want to. Quiet life.
The question is will I sell my corn this cycle to make that happen? https://image.nostr.build/d8a87261c9730d7ded1ec48bae8e8d6b65cc6060577356aac8eb8083699992e2.jpg

2024-03-15 23:05:24

Another beautiful day. The spring break tourists have emerged, though, which has made the commute a bit longer. https://image.nostr.build/6d83484d84f03e262719f59b778970aaefdd1a710a297d6b5539527e2a03ba9b.jpg

2024-03-15 14:14:20

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Looks excellent.

2024-03-15 03:11:33

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Here for sats lol

2024-03-13 22:03:21

There is disability stigma that presumes disabled people cannot achieve high levels of career success or obtain positions of power.
I feel this from time to time at my workplace, as very few disabled people (especially physically disabled) hold meaningful positions of power in big banks.
This reality has been a chip on my shoulder since I was paralyzed in high school. I want to be the best not only for personal reasons but also because I want to prove to everyday people that disabled people can fucking kill it.
That we aren’t helpless. That we don’t want your sympathy. That we can provide for our ourselves and our family.
That we are fucking badass killers.

2024-03-13 18:59:55

Missing Maine with my lady. This weekend was my first time in New England, and I was blown away. What a beautiful place. I’d trade NYC for Maine or New Hampshire if given the chance. https://video.nostr.build/3072795c1a463000f1dec743a24370f490b75241cce351965c1c5eb4961ce0b7.mp4

2024-03-13 18:30:27

rip frb https://image.nostr.build/a9d1ea341e6fba96520b14f85b5a32e1e6ab794f426663bb9f534efe27c5e471.jpg

2024-03-11 16:30:41

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Feeling this.

2024-03-10 00:52:58

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No problem!

2024-03-09 23:12:17

Is this what CBDCs will look like? Expiring money to “stimulate the economy?” https://image.nostr.build/4bba6f588756f5d221e94e782e2498d653fdbf3775a4503f1e3ed6ede4db4e2c.jpg

2024-03-09 13:59:24

Good morning, friends.
We left the city yesterday for Maine. I have never been to New England, so this trip is very exciting and interesting to me.
We are headed to Portland this morning for some donuts fried in lard. https://video.nostr.build/2370b70010005ebb77a5dc8666d8681f4f2537718c23f6c86dd4e718d3703151.mp4

2024-03-07 21:36:39

This is a primary issue with centralized platforms. One man or group can change the experience for all. Nostr—with its variety of clients—allows users to choose the client that offers them the best set of tradeoffs and experiences. https://image.nostr.build/86d6a224cc05fd301d80ae066eff0781c5db4f7d533fab0eb7c5c0d6d3460058.jpg

2024-03-07 14:06:23

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2024-03-07 12:40:12

Rain finally quit. What a sunrise. Good morning, friends. https://image.nostr.build/ca9bace4ac0354b68f7f660278fd767abb86acba586ab198d9becc88a6164cbd.jpg

2024-03-06 17:00:30

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I had that last year, and I thought I was having heart issues. Definitely not a fun time.

2024-03-06 16:32:48

https://m.primal.net/HiLq.jpg

2024-03-05 17:13:11

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About damn time!

2024-03-03 21:23:03

Hudson Yards, NY☀️🌇 https://video.nostr.build/7b3de32321098cca943eae00e954c4feccdf56e720779ad55b350e54b0f8e740.mp4

2024-03-03 20:49:18

While Primal is my main client, I find myself switching to Damus when Primal struggles to load in a low-connection environment. Damus is always buttery smooth for me. The ability to zap notes and the interface makes Primal my first choice.

2024-03-03 18:08:48

Perfect day in the city. We are currently sitting at 61° after yesterday’s downpour. Relaxing before another intense work week.
https://m.primal.net/HhNY.jpg

2024-03-03 17:39:20

Prosciutto and mozzarella + cortado.
#coffeechain
https://m.primal.net/HhMj.jpg
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2024-03-03 04:52:32

Team effort in the kitchen. My lady made excellent potatoes, and I did my part with the steak.
I am happy we found a butcher nearby for our meats.
https://m.primal.net/HhFQ.jpg

2024-03-02 19:27:40

Colombian cafe on a rainy afternoon in the city.
#coffeechain
https://m.primal.net/HgyN.jpg

2024-03-01 20:31:56

Few things better than a neighborhood bakery.
https://m.primal.net/Hghd.jpg

2024-02-29 19:05:54

Beautiful day to trade my labor for sats. https://video.nostr.build/44b7491933383078ef6c58cadf7b515f83ae7793d978519a6c5ec20176bdcf3e.mp4

2024-02-28 13:47:01

Good morning, friends. Drizzly commute to the office, but we are sitting at 52°.
Have a great Wednesday.
https://m.primal.net/Hfsi.jpg

2024-02-28 01:36:03

Views from my commute home earlier. I am not sure I will ever be desensitized to Times Square—it is such a vibrant, albeit irritating, place.
Can you spot Mona Lisa sporting the world’s most expensive chain?
https://m.primal.net/HfmZ.jpg

2024-02-27 18:59:57

Liquid gold.
Incredible experience with lasting productivity benefits.
#coffeechain
https://m.primal.net/HfgY.jpg

2024-02-27 16:27:13

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I like this.

2024-02-27 15:40:27

Sunrise in the streets of New York this morning.
https://m.primal.net/Hfco.mov

2024-02-26 23:28:55

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Your second question is very timely. I think the answer is yes to both. I have anxiety that as price rips I will not be able to buy as much bitcoin. Also, do I trust my setup enough as the value I control grows in fiat?

2024-02-26 23:25:42

Looking back, I stacked as well as I could have. I graduated college in December 2021, so I was starting a new job with relatively zero assets to my name.
I bought bitcoin from the top to the bottom while creating an emergency fund of dollars to prevent having to liquidate bitcoin if an emergency arose.
I checked my buys at the bottom in November 2021, and they were small DCAs because I was hesitant we would keep falling lower. I am not certain that hesitancy was wrong, as I may have backed up the truck at $30k instead of stacking at $16k. I am not sure it matters.
#note1sfs…mpn9

2024-02-26 23:16:50

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I must accept that I will never have enough sats.

2024-02-26 23:14:53

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I like that approach. My conviction has naturally grown seeing the cycles play out. I will be more aggressive next bear as a result.

2024-02-26 23:12:19

First night of 2024 that I did not commute home in darkness.
The days are lengthening. We are going to make it.
https://m.primal.net/HfTs.jpg

2024-02-26 20:16:22

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Glad I’m not alone. A rising price viscerally pains me when the opposite should be true. Most want a god candle to the upside. I want it to the downside as I can gather cheaper sats.
🙃🙃🙃

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 18:35:51

Espresso for here. I would’ve loved to pay over Lightning.
https://m.primal.net/HfRB.jpg

2024-02-26 15:09:27

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Good morning, sir.

2024-02-26 12:55:50

Same experience. A few years ago, I onboarded with Muun. Once high fees came, I stopped using the wallet.
This weekend, I spent time learning how Phoenix wallet works and sent some funds over. I have been sending payments between my Primal wallet and Phoenix wallet, and the transactions are smooth. I am excited to explore Lightning more.⚡️
#note1lmm…fsse

2024-02-26 03:50:57

Good night, all. Happy to be here with you.

2024-02-25 22:44:35

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Excellent find. Thank you for this.

2024-02-25 22:41:45

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Perfect! Thank you, sir.

2024-02-25 21:32:55

Elite local sourcing.
Having recently moved from Baltimore to NYC, I’m currently rebuilding my local supply chains. I have secured a butcher sourcing from nearby NY farms but have a ways to go with dairy and produce.
#note1847…29r4

2024-02-25 21:29:46

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Appreciate the love! <3

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 19:12:38

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why sideways pic boo

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

2024-02-11 18:34:07

Big Coffee is a shitcoin with its overpriced syrup and seed oil concoctions.
Return to the simple espresso or macchiato from your neighborhood cafe.
https://m.primal.net/Hbwn.jpg

2024-02-11 01:14:36

from the depths of the bear. still true.
#note1xv6…y5ln

2024-02-11 00:37:23

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you got it

2024-02-11 00:25:44

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i somewhat remember the early social media years being quite ok for free speech. i was young but felt like people generally said what they pleased. then, cancel culture and big tech encroachment around 2015 sparked a decline of free speech. now, with nostr, we have free speech inscribed in the protocol. we just need more users to further the movement. before social media, the institutions of the day controlled what people said and heard.

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

2023-10-12 17:17:03

Bask in the sun + touch grass. https://image.nostr.build/f8d222b3949e6b54a955e1c43cbcf38df427fd468dee5dce9dbd7f33f49c50c1.jpg

2023-10-12 00:31:25

My work philosophy:
- Set the tone for your team by arriving first and leaving last, taking extreme ownership, and striving to be the most productive.
- Every process can become more efficient and less risky. You just need to be curious and competent.
- Reduce your learning curve by asking questions across the organization, not just your team. Don’t settle for incomplete answers.
- Teach others so your understanding increases. They will expose your lack of understanding.
- Treat colleagues across the organization like you would a client—white-glove service and quick action.
- Run with the most competent. Surrounding yourself with mediocrity leads to mediocrity.
- As you feel your learning pace slow, ask for more responsibilities or pivot to a new internal/external opportunity.
- As a new joiner, be an absolute dog—ask how your performance is tracked and create a plan to be the fastest trained.
If you’re going to work, you might as well kick ass and be rewarded.

2023-05-31 17:23:47

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How do you obtain updates? You’re off Twitter, right?

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.

2023-05-30 17:16:25

A perfect day.☀️🌳 https://nostr.build/i/21f18abda6c82bdc71e94218288134784ea138493a750adc1ec7c5880e93762a.jpg

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.

2023-05-29 14:56:17

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Tbh, I was happy you hit me with a follow. Oops.

2023-05-29 14:54:38

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Apple’s Location Services has tracked billions of peoples’ physical locations for years. There are so many of these services that I’m not sure a chip is needed. They have most of the information they need.

2023-05-29 14:51:21

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We can’t get distracted by the two-party system. Leaders from either party will make similar decisions anyway—like both Trump and Biden pursuing lockdowns and bi-partisan support for war.

2023-05-26 20:46:36

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Thank you!

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 01:54:36

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Much better than engine lubricant.

2023-05-26 01:51:56

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

2023-05-26 01:47:58

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Tallow tallowwwwww

2023-05-26 01:43:31

#[0] Phoneix wallet is dope. I’m having a great time lol.

2023-05-25 19:04:22

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What Bitcoin Did
Swan Signal
Coin Stories
The Peter Schiff Show
TFTC
TIP
What Is Money? Show
Rabbit Hole Recap
I listen both actively and passively. My issue is all the interviews start to sound the same after awhile. Same points. Same narratives.

2023-05-25 13:53:28

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