Chantalle Smith
@chaneyz85.bsky.social
A Librarian, history geek, mum, leftie, unionist, disabled, and LGBTQI+ ally. She/Her. Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa ❤️💚🖤🤍
I haven’t had an outdoor clothes line at my house for 13 years.
And oh, I am loving having one again!
2 loads of washing have been washed, dried, folded and put away today
And oh, I am loving having one again!
2 loads of washing have been washed, dried, folded and put away today
November 15, 2025 at 1:43 AM
I haven’t had an outdoor clothes line at my house for 13 years.
And oh, I am loving having one again!
2 loads of washing have been washed, dried, folded and put away today
And oh, I am loving having one again!
2 loads of washing have been washed, dried, folded and put away today
A neighbour of my Nan’s in her retirement village nearly caused a fire when she forgot about something cooking on her stove top.
It’s a small risk, but they should definitely also consider banning cooking too then 🤷♀️
😮💨
It’s a small risk, but they should definitely also consider banning cooking too then 🤷♀️
😮💨
November 14, 2025 at 11:26 PM
A neighbour of my Nan’s in her retirement village nearly caused a fire when she forgot about something cooking on her stove top.
It’s a small risk, but they should definitely also consider banning cooking too then 🤷♀️
😮💨
It’s a small risk, but they should definitely also consider banning cooking too then 🤷♀️
😮💨
Oh and the article write up alongside this is great.
Can read the excitement about having an online library catalogue coming through!
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/C...
Can read the excitement about having an online library catalogue coming through!
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/C...
November 11, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Oh and the article write up alongside this is great.
Can read the excitement about having an online library catalogue coming through!
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/C...
Can read the excitement about having an online library catalogue coming through!
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/C...
Because the 7yo was so good at getting ready for bed, including doing things without being asked (like brushing his teeth) we rewarded him with 3 picture books for bedtime
November 11, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Because the 7yo was so good at getting ready for bed, including doing things without being asked (like brushing his teeth) we rewarded him with 3 picture books for bedtime
Yay to my neighbours!
I must’ve dropped my bus card near the bus stop.
Just had a little walk along my block and found it sitting on the seat at the bus stop
I must’ve dropped my bus card near the bus stop.
Just had a little walk along my block and found it sitting on the seat at the bus stop
My morning was going good until our bus was canceled, so had to walk the 7yo to school. I’ve lost my snapper somewhere along that walk. And missed my connecting bus to work, so will be later than I’d like
November 11, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Yay to my neighbours!
I must’ve dropped my bus card near the bus stop.
Just had a little walk along my block and found it sitting on the seat at the bus stop
I must’ve dropped my bus card near the bus stop.
Just had a little walk along my block and found it sitting on the seat at the bus stop
I have a budgie named Atlas (although I think I just call him budge more 😂)
He has one of the best views in our house.
He’s quite a chatty bird.
7yo has just started helping with changing his water and food
#SecretSantaAoNZ
He has one of the best views in our house.
He’s quite a chatty bird.
7yo has just started helping with changing his water and food
#SecretSantaAoNZ
November 10, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I have a budgie named Atlas (although I think I just call him budge more 😂)
He has one of the best views in our house.
He’s quite a chatty bird.
7yo has just started helping with changing his water and food
#SecretSantaAoNZ
He has one of the best views in our house.
He’s quite a chatty bird.
7yo has just started helping with changing his water and food
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Gee thanks universe…
Started raining on me as I walked into work.
If I was on my normal bus I would’ve easily made it to work before it started raining
Started raining on me as I walked into work.
If I was on my normal bus I would’ve easily made it to work before it started raining
My morning was going good until our bus was canceled, so had to walk the 7yo to school. I’ve lost my snapper somewhere along that walk. And missed my connecting bus to work, so will be later than I’d like
November 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Gee thanks universe…
Started raining on me as I walked into work.
If I was on my normal bus I would’ve easily made it to work before it started raining
Started raining on me as I walked into work.
If I was on my normal bus I would’ve easily made it to work before it started raining
My morning was going good until our bus was canceled, so had to walk the 7yo to school. I’ve lost my snapper somewhere along that walk. And missed my connecting bus to work, so will be later than I’d like
November 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
My morning was going good until our bus was canceled, so had to walk the 7yo to school. I’ve lost my snapper somewhere along that walk. And missed my connecting bus to work, so will be later than I’d like
*spends 15 minutes looking for the 7yo’s wallet*
Pa: where are you going to put your wallet so it will be safe?
7yo: I’m not going to tell you
Pa: I’m not going to help you find it next time you lose it
7yo: I’ll remember where it is
Pa: I’m going to remind you of this chat when you’ve lost it
Pa: where are you going to put your wallet so it will be safe?
7yo: I’m not going to tell you
Pa: I’m not going to help you find it next time you lose it
7yo: I’ll remember where it is
Pa: I’m going to remind you of this chat when you’ve lost it
November 10, 2025 at 5:49 AM
*spends 15 minutes looking for the 7yo’s wallet*
Pa: where are you going to put your wallet so it will be safe?
7yo: I’m not going to tell you
Pa: I’m not going to help you find it next time you lose it
7yo: I’ll remember where it is
Pa: I’m going to remind you of this chat when you’ve lost it
Pa: where are you going to put your wallet so it will be safe?
7yo: I’m not going to tell you
Pa: I’m not going to help you find it next time you lose it
7yo: I’ll remember where it is
Pa: I’m going to remind you of this chat when you’ve lost it
After a busy day at work, my tiredness has been pushed to the side for the excitement of signing up!
#SecretSantaAoNZ
#SecretSantaAoNZ
It's beginning to look a bit like Christmas,
With sign up going live!🎶🎵
So here's the Bluesky Secret Santa AoNZ, with some friends from Mastodon along for the ride. We hope you are looking forward to some fun, and that we can bring it to you 🎄
Official hashtag: #SecretSantaAoNZ
App: secretsanta.nz
With sign up going live!🎶🎵
So here's the Bluesky Secret Santa AoNZ, with some friends from Mastodon along for the ride. We hope you are looking forward to some fun, and that we can bring it to you 🎄
Official hashtag: #SecretSantaAoNZ
App: secretsanta.nz
November 10, 2025 at 3:46 AM
After a busy day at work, my tiredness has been pushed to the side for the excitement of signing up!
#SecretSantaAoNZ
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Just reported a driver who drove 20-30km p/h the whole way from Johnsonville into Newlands. In Newlands, we followed them along Newlands Rd to the supermarket. They spent 3/4 of that time indicating right, and then eventually turned left…
November 9, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Just reported a driver who drove 20-30km p/h the whole way from Johnsonville into Newlands. In Newlands, we followed them along Newlands Rd to the supermarket. They spent 3/4 of that time indicating right, and then eventually turned left…
Got this year’d Wasgij advent calendar!
I could also buy a teddy bear to donate for $10. I always do this when Whitcoulls do it each year. Because of it, the 7yo has been given a couple of teddy bears from the Little Miracles Trust ❤️
I could also buy a teddy bear to donate for $10. I always do this when Whitcoulls do it each year. Because of it, the 7yo has been given a couple of teddy bears from the Little Miracles Trust ❤️
November 9, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Got this year’d Wasgij advent calendar!
I could also buy a teddy bear to donate for $10. I always do this when Whitcoulls do it each year. Because of it, the 7yo has been given a couple of teddy bears from the Little Miracles Trust ❤️
I could also buy a teddy bear to donate for $10. I always do this when Whitcoulls do it each year. Because of it, the 7yo has been given a couple of teddy bears from the Little Miracles Trust ❤️
It’s finally out
There is much excitement
And the tooth is already beside his bed waiting for the tooth fairy
There is much excitement
And the tooth is already beside his bed waiting for the tooth fairy
November 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
It’s finally out
There is much excitement
And the tooth is already beside his bed waiting for the tooth fairy
There is much excitement
And the tooth is already beside his bed waiting for the tooth fairy
It’s been quite nice having the partner back and leaving him to do the entire bedtime routine with the 7yo!
I’ve been sitting with my feet up on my bed the whole time 😊
I’ve been sitting with my feet up on my bed the whole time 😊
November 8, 2025 at 7:21 AM
It’s been quite nice having the partner back and leaving him to do the entire bedtime routine with the 7yo!
I’ve been sitting with my feet up on my bed the whole time 😊
I’ve been sitting with my feet up on my bed the whole time 😊
Post you from a different era
I haven’t really changed my look since I was a teen. So here’s of photo of me when I’m 16 as the bridesmaid for my sisters wedding. I’m wearing makeup! Which I never do!
I haven’t really changed my look since I was a teen. So here’s of photo of me when I’m 16 as the bridesmaid for my sisters wedding. I’m wearing makeup! Which I never do!
November 8, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Post you from a different era
I haven’t really changed my look since I was a teen. So here’s of photo of me when I’m 16 as the bridesmaid for my sisters wedding. I’m wearing makeup! Which I never do!
I haven’t really changed my look since I was a teen. So here’s of photo of me when I’m 16 as the bridesmaid for my sisters wedding. I’m wearing makeup! Which I never do!
Sitting in my dark room, staring out the window, listening to music as I cry from dealing with another meltdown from the 7yo
I just don’t know how to help him…
I just don’t know how to help him…
November 7, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Sitting in my dark room, staring out the window, listening to music as I cry from dealing with another meltdown from the 7yo
I just don’t know how to help him…
I just don’t know how to help him…
Growing up were any moments in movies that traumatised you?
November 7, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Growing up were any moments in movies that traumatised you?
The 7yo’s next wiggly tooth looks like it’s nearly ready to come out
So of course he is sitting there constantly wiggling it
So of course he is sitting there constantly wiggling it
November 7, 2025 at 4:43 AM
The 7yo’s next wiggly tooth looks like it’s nearly ready to come out
So of course he is sitting there constantly wiggling it
So of course he is sitting there constantly wiggling it
Great night to myself so far
- had my fav food for dinner
- got yummy ice cream for dessert
- just had a soak in the bath, listening to my audiobook
- and now I am resting with my feet up
- had my fav food for dinner
- got yummy ice cream for dessert
- just had a soak in the bath, listening to my audiobook
- and now I am resting with my feet up
November 6, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Great night to myself so far
- had my fav food for dinner
- got yummy ice cream for dessert
- just had a soak in the bath, listening to my audiobook
- and now I am resting with my feet up
- had my fav food for dinner
- got yummy ice cream for dessert
- just had a soak in the bath, listening to my audiobook
- and now I am resting with my feet up
Come on… the pedestrian crossing beside Capital Gateway turned into lights ages ago now…
You did not need to nearly run me over when you had a RED LIGHT
I could see that the driver behind them couldn’t believe they went
You did not need to nearly run me over when you had a RED LIGHT
I could see that the driver behind them couldn’t believe they went
November 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Come on… the pedestrian crossing beside Capital Gateway turned into lights ages ago now…
You did not need to nearly run me over when you had a RED LIGHT
I could see that the driver behind them couldn’t believe they went
You did not need to nearly run me over when you had a RED LIGHT
I could see that the driver behind them couldn’t believe they went
Have been on the phone to my Mum for the past half an hour. The fireworks that my next door neighbours were setting off had freaked me out so much I was crying.
I’m grateful that my Mum knows how to help me when I’m like that ❤️
I’m grateful that my Mum knows how to help me when I’m like that ❤️
November 5, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Have been on the phone to my Mum for the past half an hour. The fireworks that my next door neighbours were setting off had freaked me out so much I was crying.
I’m grateful that my Mum knows how to help me when I’m like that ❤️
I’m grateful that my Mum knows how to help me when I’m like that ❤️
Fuck you fireworks… I’m already struggling to get the 7yo to sleep without you going off outside?!
November 5, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Fuck you fireworks… I’m already struggling to get the 7yo to sleep without you going off outside?!
The 7yo has just made a little toddler extremely happy by giving her a little soft toy that he doesn’t mind giving away ❤️
November 5, 2025 at 4:34 AM
The 7yo has just made a little toddler extremely happy by giving her a little soft toy that he doesn’t mind giving away ❤️