Mastodawn

There was a time when my entire worth was wrapped up in my degrees. But life shatters neatly made plans.

When a sudden turn took me away from academia, a quiet panic set in. I learned the hard way that a title doesn’t define dignity. Standing in an unexpected place doesn’t erase your value.

Your worth isn't tied to qualifications. 🌱

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#BeyondTheDegree #UnexpectedJourneys #FindingYourWorth

N-gated Hacker News Jul 10, 2025

🚧🔄 Oh, marvelous! A bridge that takes you on a surprise detour to nowhere! Clearly, the best minds in engineering decided that linear paths are so last season. 🙄👷‍♂️
https://www.vice.com/en/article/7-engineers-suspended-after-2-3-million-bridge-includes-bizarre-90-degree-turn/ #bridgeengineering #detourdesign #innovationfail #engineeringhumor #unexpectedjourneys #HackerNews #ngated

7 Engineers Suspended After $2.3 Million Bridge Includes Bizarre 90-Degree Turn

Ever had to make a 90-degree turn on a bridge? In India, seven engineers just got suspended for designing exactly that...

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Globe to Go Mar 16, 2025

The magic of travel is in the unexpected detours. #Serendipity #UnexpectedJourneys #LetTheRoadDecide

Kostiantyn Mishchenko Feb 14, 2025

🚂 Next stop: Kolkata!
Apparently, my "Neo Jazz Funk – Trains" project has impressed the lovely folks at the International Kolkata Short Film Festival! 🇮🇳
Did I plan for global domination through jazz-funk trains? Not really. But now it’s happening, and I’m just along for the ride. 😎🎶

#NeoJazzFunk #IKSFF #UnexpectedJourneys

Charlotte Joanne Apr 7, 2024

✨I've been surprised by 2034 📚. I thought it was a Tom Clancy 'techno thriller' 🕵️‍♂️ and had to be talked into giving it a chance. It is nothing like I expected 🤯. The Lion Queen 🦁👑 is my favourite character. #UnexpectedJourneys #LionQueenLove #BookMagic #GentleExploration✨