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 😭
Show threadlittlemiao Sep 28, 2025
My birb baby Bamboo doesn’t like the Very Hungry Caterpillar because they are jealous of caterpillars! 
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 threadSerge from Babka

@littlemiao

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

Oct 10 at 3:23amWeb
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.