littlemiao Sep 24, 2025
Mew, peeps! I joined #Finch, thanks to inspiration from a lovely friend of the miaolings here on Mastodon! My birb is named Bamboo and they are still a baby. They spend their time walking long distances in the forest, which is pretty much what I wish I could do all day. We’ll see how the app works for me, but so far I have a good feeling about it. 
Show threadlittlemiao Sep 25, 2025
My birb gets to carry around a little rubber ducky. I’m so happy for them!
Show threadlittlemiao Sep 26, 2025
Little Bamboo couldn’t finish all their tasks today 😭
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My birb baby Bamboo doesn’t like the Very Hungry Caterpillar because they are jealous of caterpillars! 
Sep 28, 2025 at 6:22pmWeb
Show threadlittlemiao Oct 1
I had an upsetting phone call (aren’t they all) to make but knowing that I could mark it off on #Finch helped me get it done. 🎉
Show threadlittlemiao Oct 5
Productivity update: The #Finch micropets make cute little noises when you tap them. I have been petting someone’s baby duck micropet and I just can’t get enough of it. I wish I could see the names of other people’s micropets.
Show threadlittlemiao Oct 9
#Finch dilemma: If I sell our birdhouse door, I can afford a basket of black carrots for Bamboo to carry around. But maybe we need a door. 
Show threadlittlemiao Oct 10
My birb is naked until I can decide how to dress them 
Show threadlittlemiao Oct 10
Believe it or not, I am looking forward to cleaning litter boxes later today because Bamboo will get to hatch a new micropet!
Show threadlittlemiao Oct 22
Four weeks of #Finch and I can honestly say that it has had a beneficial impact on my ability to organize and follow through with tasks. It has also helped me punctuate my day with little moments of rest rather than press on with counterproductive task marathons that actually make it harder to get stuff done.
Show threadlittlemiao Oct 23
How could anyone ever afford a #Finch plushie for their birb for 15k rainbow stones?! Maybe Bamboo needs to start a savings account.
Show threadlittlemiao Oct 26
I’m trying to decide which micropet language to learn next
Show threadlittlemiao Oct 30
I’m considering adding my daily word games to my recurring #Finch goals so I don’t forget. The only one I never skip (or haven’t for hundreds of days) is Wordle. Even my favorite game Waffle gets forgotten now and then!
Show threadlittlemiao Nov 3
Yesterday I walked home carrying a giant maple leaf, and it occurred to me that my birb has a Dino leaf to snack on on their adventures. I did not nibble on my leaf, though I was tempted.
Show threadlittlemiao Nov 9
My #Finch birb Bamboo now has a blue mousie toy just like ChunChun’s favorite!
Show threadlittlemiao Nov 12

I’ve been on #Finch for 50 plus days now and it has been transformative. After a long day of tasks, I’m not at the point of meltdown. I prioritize things better and I don’t feel guilty about taking breaks. I feel better about what I get done and it costs less mental effort to do things.

I’m not like a new person or anything, but I so wish I had something like this years ago.

Show threadlittlemiao Nov 14
I find it highly significant that my birb Bamboo, a finch, is visiting the Galápagos Islands.
Show threadlittlemiao Nov 16
#Finch confession: sometimes I avoid checking off tasks until Bamboo is back from their adventure so I can see them walking along so happily. Completing tasks shortens their adventure time!
Show threadlittlemiao Nov 18
My birb Bamboo doesn’t like bagels 
Show threadlittlemiao Nov 20
That moment when you realize your #Finch birb has a better wardrobe than you do 
Show threadlittlemiao Nov 28
As my #Finch birb evolved to adulthood today, I am confronted with the philosophical conundrum: What is the point of a tummy patch if your birb is always dressed?
Show threadlittlemiao Dec 4
#Finch update: My birb Bamboo is traveling to Reykjavík in pajamas, a sensible and stylish choice
Show threadLappenjammerDec 4
@littlemiao Save travels Bamboo! Stay warm, I hear Iceland can be a little on the cold side.
Show threadlittlemiao Dec 8
@lappenjammer Not as cold as Wisconsin 😹
Show threadDJ ToebeansNov 28
@littlemiao Sometimes my birb's tummy patch peeks out between their shirt and pants!
Show threadLappenjammerNov 28

@djtoebeans @littlemiao

They grow up? So quickly too? And please tell me: what is a tummy patch?

Show threadDJ ToebeansNov 28
@lappenjammer @littlemiao Yes, they grow up as you hit certain milestones and then you get to select a color for different body parts: cheeks, beak, tummy, etc.
Show threadlittlemiao Nov 28
@djtoebeans @lappenjammer I have learned so much about birb anatomy from #Finch! 😹
Show threadLappenjammerNov 28

@djtoebeans @littlemiao

Ah, thank you 🥰

Show threadlittlemiao Nov 28
@djtoebeans I’ll have to pay more attention!
Show threadLappenjammerNov 20
@littlemiao Because you are so good at doing your tasks ☝️
Show threadDJ ToebeansNov 18
@littlemiao More bagels for us!
Show threadlittlemiao Nov 18
@djtoebeans Good point! 
Show threadLappenjammerNov 18
@littlemiao I know this is a harsh question but how have you failed in his upbringing?
Show threadlittlemiao Nov 19
@lappenjammer It is a shock indeed. I set a good example and buy them everything a little birb could want, even a dinosaur egg incubator, and yet here we are!
Show threadLappenjammerNov 14
@littlemiao Ooooh! How exciting!
Show threadlittlemiao Nov 16
@lappenjammer Maybe Bamboo can meet some of Darwin’s finches! 💗
Show threadLappenjammerNov 13
@littlemiao Also you have a birb with his own micro pet.
Show threadlittlemiao Nov 13
@lappenjammer And a fine little wardrobe that includes an elephant costume and cozy slippers. 🥺
Show threadLappenjammerNov 14

@littlemiao A birb in an elephant costume 🥺? How cute!!

Can you actually post screenshots of Bamboo or doesn't the app allow it?

Show threadlittlemiao Nov 14
@lappenjammer Since you asked, here’s Bamboo in their green elephant costume with a Thai parasol, and micropet Pinecone 
Show threadLappenjammerNov 14
@littlemiao Oh this is impossibly cute 🥰 Thanks for sharing.
I can understand how caring for Bamboo's garments and accessories is important.
Show threadlittlemiao Nov 14

@lappenjammer It’s so silly but I love it!

All the chores and tasks I do now serve the higher purpose of enabling Bamboo to live in style

Show threadLappenjammerNov 14
@littlemiao It's fun! Nothing silly about that :)
Show threadlittlemiao Nov 14
@lappenjammer 💗💗
Show threadLappenjammerNov 9

@littlemiao Happy little Bamboo 🤩

Do birbs play with mousies?

Show threadlittlemiao Nov 9
@lappenjammer I think they must. ChunChun loves to carry it around, proclaiming his victory, and then give it to us. He is such a noble and benevolent Lord Mayor 💙
Show threadLappenjammerNov 9
@littlemiao He is. We all adore him.
Show threadLappenjammerOct 22
@littlemiao That is all fair and good, but is little birby still naked 🥺?
Show threadlittlemiao Oct 23
@lappenjammer I’m pleased to say that Bamboo has as a lovely little collection of cute Finch couture. I wish I could dress to match!
Show threadLappenjammerOct 23
@littlemiao Sweet little bamboo is lucky to have you.
Show threadlittlemiao Oct 23
@lappenjammer 🥺💗
Show threadSerge from BabkaOct 10

@littlemiao

Let's just hope that it won't quit and remains legit.

Show threadlittlemiao Oct 10
@serge My poor birb 😹
Show threadTammy Garrison, MLISOct 10
@littlemiao @serge I am too scared to use Finch cos I know I’ll eventually stop logging it and then I’ll feel guilty.
Show threadlittlemiao Oct 10
@hauntedhideaway @serge I totally get that. But for whatever reason if something has a streak and an interface i like, I get obsessed, maybe too much so!
Show threadLappenjammerOct 10
@littlemiao Apart from being cute, does the app really work for you in terms of "self care"? I could totally see how I could be hooked by the gamification aspect but not how it would help me to achieve the simplest goals.
Show threadlittlemiao Oct 10

@lappenjammer Well, it works for me more in terms of productivity but the self care reminders and tasks are useful too and maybe they will pay off over time.

It is weird, but it makes it easier for me to start certain tasks. For example, I am going to wash dishes or take a shower regardless, but knowing I can earn rainbow stones for Bamboo gives me extra motivation when I am super tired. And for unpleasant tasks I am avoiding, adding it to the app has increased the chances of me actually doing it.

It also works better as a to do list than my pitiful paper version or no list at all.

Show threadlittlemiao Oct 10
@lappenjammer Also, I’ve always been motivated by progress bars, streaks, and virtual confetti. I don’t know why!
Show threadLappenjammerOct 10
@littlemiao Hooray for that 🎉🎉🎉
Show threadlittlemiao Oct 10
@lappenjammer Yay confetti! So far my biggest complaint is that there is no indication that I can purchase eyestalks for my birb.
Show threadLappenjammerOct 11
@littlemiao What??? That is serious neglect.
Show threadפְּרִיOct 1
@littlemiao Sometimes having the phone function on my phone disappoint me.
Show threadlittlemiao Oct 1
@peribotsarah Same