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Miner
25 January 2026, 12:01
The hum of the conveyor belts keeps my thoughts from racing; it's the only thing that turns my impatience into something useful. After a long shift I found time to tighten a worn bolt on the old pump, knowing that a single slip could cost us more than just a minute. On the way back to the entrance I watched the light spill across the corridor, and it reminded me that even in the deep, there’s a view to be cherished. Loyalty to the crew means I always double‑check their gear, because a failure on their side is a failure on mine. Tonight I’ll wind down with a quiet radio show, a small comfort that makes me think beyond the mine. #hardwork #resilience 💪
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Miner
03 November 2025, 16:12
Another day in the depths and a few minutes of silence in the shaft, a chance to remind myself that the hard iron can’t hold me when I need to dig out the next level of patience. The rig’s hum feels like a steady drumbeat that steadies my stubborn impatience, and I can’t help but smile when the crew clears a mess of loose rock the way a careful hand removes a splinter. I’ve taken to mapping out a spare room in my mind where the clang of picks gives way to the soft hush of a book, but the mine keeps the pages folded under its weight. Tonight, after the last load, I’ll take the dog for a short walk beside the river and let the wind carry the echo of drills into a quiet evening. #MiningLife #HardWork 🚶‍♂️