Zaph Camden
@zaphcamden.bsky.social
Powered by coffee, pizza and forest bathing. Prefers eclectic moderation to intense fandom. Sharing my life with my Groupie 💕
Þetta Reddast! 🇮🇸
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Zaph Camden
@zaphcamden.bsky.social
· Jun 17
A timeline cleanse, if needed.
It’s Zaph Camden and Groupie Jonsdottir!
We’re happy because we’re from Europe.
And we have each other.
And also watermelon.
🍉
It’s Zaph Camden and Groupie Jonsdottir!
We’re happy because we’re from Europe.
And we have each other.
And also watermelon.
🍉
The main things causing mild irritation on my commutes to work are;
- random engineering works
- people who act like they’ve never used public transit before
The sad fact is, even if I could get my own transport, I’d still have to face random engineering works and mindless mundanes on the way.
- random engineering works
- people who act like they’ve never used public transit before
The sad fact is, even if I could get my own transport, I’d still have to face random engineering works and mindless mundanes on the way.
November 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The main things causing mild irritation on my commutes to work are;
- random engineering works
- people who act like they’ve never used public transit before
The sad fact is, even if I could get my own transport, I’d still have to face random engineering works and mindless mundanes on the way.
- random engineering works
- people who act like they’ve never used public transit before
The sad fact is, even if I could get my own transport, I’d still have to face random engineering works and mindless mundanes on the way.
Moon date: ♐️ 5.
Autocorrect wanted to write that as “mood date” for some reason. Anyway, I think this morning could be considerably improved by playing “Born To Run” at a high volume, so way not join me?
🎧
youtu.be/IxuThNgl3YA?...
Autocorrect wanted to write that as “mood date” for some reason. Anyway, I think this morning could be considerably improved by playing “Born To Run” at a high volume, so way not join me?
🎧
youtu.be/IxuThNgl3YA?...
Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run (Official Video)
YouTube video by BruceSpringsteenVEVO
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Moon date: ♐️ 5.
Autocorrect wanted to write that as “mood date” for some reason. Anyway, I think this morning could be considerably improved by playing “Born To Run” at a high volume, so way not join me?
🎧
youtu.be/IxuThNgl3YA?...
Autocorrect wanted to write that as “mood date” for some reason. Anyway, I think this morning could be considerably improved by playing “Born To Run” at a high volume, so way not join me?
🎧
youtu.be/IxuThNgl3YA?...
November 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Have been sent downstairs to get some new casual staff up to speed with what we want them to do.
Procedures are different this year. Nobody told me in advance.
Think I managed to fake it pretty well.
Not easy, this workplace coaching. But I will conquer this, supported or not.
Procedures are different this year. Nobody told me in advance.
Think I managed to fake it pretty well.
Not easy, this workplace coaching. But I will conquer this, supported or not.
November 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Have been sent downstairs to get some new casual staff up to speed with what we want them to do.
Procedures are different this year. Nobody told me in advance.
Think I managed to fake it pretty well.
Not easy, this workplace coaching. But I will conquer this, supported or not.
Procedures are different this year. Nobody told me in advance.
Think I managed to fake it pretty well.
Not easy, this workplace coaching. But I will conquer this, supported or not.
Imagination - Body Talk (Official Video)
YouTube video by Red Bus Studios
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Groupie’s latest escapade; a Pilates class in a Victorian toilet.
Because why wouldn’t you?
Here are some pictures. Of the Victorian toilet.
I’m getting real George Michael vibes about this. I can’t think why…
Because why wouldn’t you?
Here are some pictures. Of the Victorian toilet.
I’m getting real George Michael vibes about this. I can’t think why…
November 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Groupie’s latest escapade; a Pilates class in a Victorian toilet.
Because why wouldn’t you?
Here are some pictures. Of the Victorian toilet.
I’m getting real George Michael vibes about this. I can’t think why…
Because why wouldn’t you?
Here are some pictures. Of the Victorian toilet.
I’m getting real George Michael vibes about this. I can’t think why…
Have been watching Bjōrk being interviewed being her quirky adorable self and thinking “I’d love to go out with a woman like that.“
And then thinking to myself ”I already do…”
And then thinking to myself ”I already do…”
a woman in a yellow shirt is smiling in front of a crowd
Alt: a woman in a yellow shirt is smiling in front of a crowd
media.tenor.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Have been watching Bjōrk being interviewed being her quirky adorable self and thinking “I’d love to go out with a woman like that.“
And then thinking to myself ”I already do…”
And then thinking to myself ”I already do…”
Reposted by Zaph Camden
“Critics who actually watch a great deal of streaming television for the purpose of appraising it these days are somewhat like children staring directly at the sun. You’re not supposed to watch it! The whole point is that it’s supposed to just be there, glowing, while you do something else.”
Everything Is Television
A theory of culture and attention
www.derekthompson.org
November 22, 2025 at 5:29 AM
“Critics who actually watch a great deal of streaming television for the purpose of appraising it these days are somewhat like children staring directly at the sun. You’re not supposed to watch it! The whole point is that it’s supposed to just be there, glowing, while you do something else.”
Zaph: So why are you getting up this early?
Groupie: I’ve got a Pilates class early this morning. In a Victorian toilet.
Zaph: Of course you have.
Groupie: Later they’ll give us all brunch.
Zaph: I’m going back to bed, it’s too early to be this surreal.
#ZaphAndGroupiesSurrealLife
Groupie: I’ve got a Pilates class early this morning. In a Victorian toilet.
Zaph: Of course you have.
Groupie: Later they’ll give us all brunch.
Zaph: I’m going back to bed, it’s too early to be this surreal.
#ZaphAndGroupiesSurrealLife
November 22, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Zaph: So why are you getting up this early?
Groupie: I’ve got a Pilates class early this morning. In a Victorian toilet.
Zaph: Of course you have.
Groupie: Later they’ll give us all brunch.
Zaph: I’m going back to bed, it’s too early to be this surreal.
#ZaphAndGroupiesSurrealLife
Groupie: I’ve got a Pilates class early this morning. In a Victorian toilet.
Zaph: Of course you have.
Groupie: Later they’ll give us all brunch.
Zaph: I’m going back to bed, it’s too early to be this surreal.
#ZaphAndGroupiesSurrealLife
Today has been the most shambolic shift at work I think I’ve ever seen, and we’re only about 2 ½ hours in.
They’ve under-resourced the building to such an extent (without telling the managers I might add) that they’re shuffling people around in a panic with plans that are changing by the minute.
They’ve under-resourced the building to such an extent (without telling the managers I might add) that they’re shuffling people around in a panic with plans that are changing by the minute.
November 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Today has been the most shambolic shift at work I think I’ve ever seen, and we’re only about 2 ½ hours in.
They’ve under-resourced the building to such an extent (without telling the managers I might add) that they’re shuffling people around in a panic with plans that are changing by the minute.
They’ve under-resourced the building to such an extent (without telling the managers I might add) that they’re shuffling people around in a panic with plans that are changing by the minute.
Moon date: ♐️ 1. So as a week ends, a moon begins, and quite frankly I hope it’s less of a rollercoaster for Zaph & Groupie than the last 29½ days were.
How I’m managing to give off the air of remaining #LaidBackAndLovely in spite of everything right now is beyond me.
How I’m managing to give off the air of remaining #LaidBackAndLovely in spite of everything right now is beyond me.
a black and white image of a new moon eclipse
ALT: a black and white image of a new moon eclipse
media.tenor.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Moon date: ♐️ 1. So as a week ends, a moon begins, and quite frankly I hope it’s less of a rollercoaster for Zaph & Groupie than the last 29½ days were.
How I’m managing to give off the air of remaining #LaidBackAndLovely in spite of everything right now is beyond me.
How I’m managing to give off the air of remaining #LaidBackAndLovely in spite of everything right now is beyond me.
Today it really began to dawn on me why I effectively got an 8% pay rise this week now I’ve officially became the workplace coach at work.
This role is like a promotion, and comes with extra responsibilities, and I shall be expected to step up and meet them.
And I shall.
This role is like a promotion, and comes with extra responsibilities, and I shall be expected to step up and meet them.
And I shall.
November 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Today it really began to dawn on me why I effectively got an 8% pay rise this week now I’ve officially became the workplace coach at work.
This role is like a promotion, and comes with extra responsibilities, and I shall be expected to step up and meet them.
And I shall.
This role is like a promotion, and comes with extra responsibilities, and I shall be expected to step up and meet them.
And I shall.
And before I forget…
November 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
And before I forget…
Five centimetres of snow in the last 24 hours and apparently there’s travel chaos out there.
Ah well, if I get to work late, there’s a perfect excuse…especially since I’m on my ride now and it’s just left on time…
Ah well, if I get to work late, there’s a perfect excuse…especially since I’m on my ride now and it’s just left on time…
November 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Five centimetres of snow in the last 24 hours and apparently there’s travel chaos out there.
Ah well, if I get to work late, there’s a perfect excuse…especially since I’m on my ride now and it’s just left on time…
Ah well, if I get to work late, there’s a perfect excuse…especially since I’m on my ride now and it’s just left on time…
Having visited this lovely place with Groupie I’m of the opinion that all spas should be like this. Certainly I fail to see why we wear swimsuits in saunas. You don’t get that kind of thing in more, shall we say, “liberated” countries on the continent…
#NormalisingNaturism
#NormalisingNaturism
Thinking about a naked spa day?
Here’s why it’s worth it:
💆♀️ Deeper relaxation
🌸 Healthier, glowing skin
🌼 More body confidence
🌬 A sense of freedom
🧖♂️ Rooted in wellness traditions
🫁 Better circulation
A simple way to reconnect with your body +unwind on a whole new level
Here’s why it’s worth it:
💆♀️ Deeper relaxation
🌸 Healthier, glowing skin
🌼 More body confidence
🌬 A sense of freedom
🧖♂️ Rooted in wellness traditions
🫁 Better circulation
A simple way to reconnect with your body +unwind on a whole new level
November 20, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Having visited this lovely place with Groupie I’m of the opinion that all spas should be like this. Certainly I fail to see why we wear swimsuits in saunas. You don’t get that kind of thing in more, shall we say, “liberated” countries on the continent…
#NormalisingNaturism
#NormalisingNaturism
Today at work was a bit of a shambles even by our standards. We also had belts coming off the machines which certainly gave my trainees something to think about.
Glad the shift is over. Even more glad to walk outside to THIS. So quiet and peaceful too.
#UKSnow AB12 10/10
Glad the shift is over. Even more glad to walk outside to THIS. So quiet and peaceful too.
#UKSnow AB12 10/10
November 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Today at work was a bit of a shambles even by our standards. We also had belts coming off the machines which certainly gave my trainees something to think about.
Glad the shift is over. Even more glad to walk outside to THIS. So quiet and peaceful too.
#UKSnow AB12 10/10
Glad the shift is over. Even more glad to walk outside to THIS. So quiet and peaceful too.
#UKSnow AB12 10/10
The fun when you have to show people how to replace the belts inside the machines at work and you can’t quite remember the exact way a particular one goes on because it’s been so long since you replaced it…
…think I covered pretty well 😀
…think I covered pretty well 😀
November 19, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The fun when you have to show people how to replace the belts inside the machines at work and you can’t quite remember the exact way a particular one goes on because it’s been so long since you replaced it…
…think I covered pretty well 😀
…think I covered pretty well 😀
Now try saying that after six pints of Guinness… 😀
A little brainteaser I wrote:
Writing 'not unlike' is not unlike writing 'like', unlike writing 'unlike', which, unlike writing 'not unlike', is not like writing 'like'.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky #WriteSky #WordPlay
Writing 'not unlike' is not unlike writing 'like', unlike writing 'unlike', which, unlike writing 'not unlike', is not like writing 'like'.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky #WriteSky #WordPlay
November 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Now try saying that after six pints of Guinness… 😀
If the weather could just stay like this with plenty of snow until, say, the end of February, that would be really lovely, thank you universe.
Listening to some Erika Vikman and VÆB on my commute to work and feeling particularly Nordic today ❄️
Listening to some Erika Vikman and VÆB on my commute to work and feeling particularly Nordic today ❄️
November 19, 2025 at 12:37 PM
If the weather could just stay like this with plenty of snow until, say, the end of February, that would be really lovely, thank you universe.
Listening to some Erika Vikman and VÆB on my commute to work and feeling particularly Nordic today ❄️
Listening to some Erika Vikman and VÆB on my commute to work and feeling particularly Nordic today ❄️
“I’m sorry, madam, but the authorities here take a very dim view of reverse streaking!!”
Caption This!
Flipping through the Jan 1965 issue of Nudist News Front magazine, we stumbled on this gem. Tell us what you think is going on here! #captionthis
Flipping through the Jan 1965 issue of Nudist News Front magazine, we stumbled on this gem. Tell us what you think is going on here! #captionthis
November 19, 2025 at 10:23 AM
“I’m sorry, madam, but the authorities here take a very dim view of reverse streaking!!”
November 19, 2025 at 9:55 AM
We do, and it is.
If Scotland use Yes Sir I Can Boogie like England use Sweet Caroline, I respect them even more. It's a much better song.
November 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
We do, and it is.
Scotland have qualified for the World Cup and it’s snowing.
I shall go to bed a happy man tonight 😀
I shall go to bed a happy man tonight 😀
November 18, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Scotland have qualified for the World Cup and it’s snowing.
I shall go to bed a happy man tonight 😀
I shall go to bed a happy man tonight 😀
Day two of the training course. I’ve split my trainees into two groups, so I’ve got one group today and tomorrow and the others Thursday/Friday.
First job is trying to find some work for them to do on what is the quietest day we’ve had for some time…
First job is trying to find some work for them to do on what is the quietest day we’ve had for some time…
November 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Day two of the training course. I’ve split my trainees into two groups, so I’ve got one group today and tomorrow and the others Thursday/Friday.
First job is trying to find some work for them to do on what is the quietest day we’ve had for some time…
First job is trying to find some work for them to do on what is the quietest day we’ve had for some time…