Tanya English
@englishtanya.bsky.social
Over here from the other side. Expert on my upstairs neighbours, despite not wanting to be. Not an expert on anything else.
Trying to reschedule medical appointments so they don't clash with my mum's because I need to go with her to hers. This is what parents must go through for years. Things clash and they're not always easy to move. Respect to parents who have learned the art of juggling.
December 10, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Trying to reschedule medical appointments so they don't clash with my mum's because I need to go with her to hers. This is what parents must go through for years. Things clash and they're not always easy to move. Respect to parents who have learned the art of juggling.
The block I live in has only a few flats and a back door leading to a concrete area and the garden. The floors are wooden so if there's a fire, it'll spread up or down and having a fire door won't help much. I think the fire safety legislation was done with only large blocks in mind.
December 10, 2025 at 10:37 AM
The block I live in has only a few flats and a back door leading to a concrete area and the garden. The floors are wooden so if there's a fire, it'll spread up or down and having a fire door won't help much. I think the fire safety legislation was done with only large blocks in mind.
The managing agent for the flats in my block have only a few weeks left before their contract ends and suddenly they want to do fire door insoections and the company they've hired looks like it's owned by one of their friends.
December 10, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The managing agent for the flats in my block have only a few weeks left before their contract ends and suddenly they want to do fire door insoections and the company they've hired looks like it's owned by one of their friends.
The leak from the flat above has started up again. I've emailed the council because I had to report it to them. It turns out that it's a statutory nuisance if she refuses to fix it.
December 9, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The leak from the flat above has started up again. I've emailed the council because I had to report it to them. It turns out that it's a statutory nuisance if she refuses to fix it.
Estate agents in the UK are known for being somewhat dodgy but I've just read a letter sent to every flat in a block offering a not small amount for a fob to access the building because they're meant to market a property. The block's management have contacted the estate agent.
December 9, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Estate agents in the UK are known for being somewhat dodgy but I've just read a letter sent to every flat in a block offering a not small amount for a fob to access the building because they're meant to market a property. The block's management have contacted the estate agent.
I'm wearing my Human t-shirt today. I bought mine from Gay Pride Apparel, based in the US. One of the few American companies I will buy from. It's almost a holy garment, since one of the owners is called Jesus.
December 9, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I'm wearing my Human t-shirt today. I bought mine from Gay Pride Apparel, based in the US. One of the few American companies I will buy from. It's almost a holy garment, since one of the owners is called Jesus.
My mum has a friend whose son does a woo therapy and who refers people to other nonsense therapists. I can understand people feeling desperate when their GP can't help them or they're not recovering quickly. I wish we had actual regulation of alternative therapies in the UK.
December 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
My mum has a friend whose son does a woo therapy and who refers people to other nonsense therapists. I can understand people feeling desperate when their GP can't help them or they're not recovering quickly. I wish we had actual regulation of alternative therapies in the UK.
To help me eat better and because I've had this weird tiredness for the past few months, I've switched from a veg box to a meal kit. It is easier but I also sometimes get too tired to even cook. But I have found shortcuts for cooking using my pressure cooker and rice cooker with a steamer basket.
December 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
To help me eat better and because I've had this weird tiredness for the past few months, I've switched from a veg box to a meal kit. It is easier but I also sometimes get too tired to even cook. But I have found shortcuts for cooking using my pressure cooker and rice cooker with a steamer basket.
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I just had a call with a lovely GP. She's sending me for more blood tests before diagnosing me with anything and she will see me face to face next time. The NHS is doing well at my surgery.
December 5, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I just had a call with a lovely GP. She's sending me for more blood tests before diagnosing me with anything and she will see me face to face next time. The NHS is doing well at my surgery.
I'm meant to be having a phone call with a doctor this afternoon. They're 14 mins late. Will I get a call? If I call to find out, I'll miss the call.
December 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I'm meant to be having a phone call with a doctor this afternoon. They're 14 mins late. Will I get a call? If I call to find out, I'll miss the call.
I just opened Spotify and according to what I listen to, I am 23. Ridiculous.
December 5, 2025 at 10:21 AM
I just opened Spotify and according to what I listen to, I am 23. Ridiculous.
I meant to set an alarm for this morning, but instead I did a Kramer-style alarm. Luckily for me, it was the correct time to wake. I have an appointment that takes an hour to travel to, but I need extra time for getting lost when I get off the bus.
December 5, 2025 at 7:23 AM
I meant to set an alarm for this morning, but instead I did a Kramer-style alarm. Luckily for me, it was the correct time to wake. I have an appointment that takes an hour to travel to, but I need extra time for getting lost when I get off the bus.
If this is your thing and you'll be in London on Saturday. TfL say: From 08:00 until 21:00, Goswell Road/Aldersgate Street will be closed between Baltic Street and Long Lane/Beech Street (including Carthusian Street from Charterhouse Square, Glasshouse Yard and Fann Street) for filming.
December 4, 2025 at 10:28 AM
If this is your thing and you'll be in London on Saturday. TfL say: From 08:00 until 21:00, Goswell Road/Aldersgate Street will be closed between Baltic Street and Long Lane/Beech Street (including Carthusian Street from Charterhouse Square, Glasshouse Yard and Fann Street) for filming.
I sent an email on Monday to the accounts dept of the property management, asking for a reply. Of course they haven't replied. They've been sacked anyway with just over 4 weeks before their contract ends. Should have happened a year ago.
December 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I sent an email on Monday to the accounts dept of the property management, asking for a reply. Of course they haven't replied. They've been sacked anyway with just over 4 weeks before their contract ends. Should have happened a year ago.
Just spent a quick 10 minutes peering into the rabbit hole of companies a dodgy bloke has been involved in, most have closed. A few have been struck off, I assume because they didn't file documents. The other directors seem to be the same for most on the list. One woman was a director for one day.
December 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Just spent a quick 10 minutes peering into the rabbit hole of companies a dodgy bloke has been involved in, most have closed. A few have been struck off, I assume because they didn't file documents. The other directors seem to be the same for most on the list. One woman was a director for one day.
There was a small child having a very loud meltdown on the bus this morning. Her mum was taking her to nursery school and the kid didn't want anything to help her stop crying. Her father had left for work and she wasn't happy about it.
December 3, 2025 at 9:38 AM
There was a small child having a very loud meltdown on the bus this morning. Her mum was taking her to nursery school and the kid didn't want anything to help her stop crying. Her father had left for work and she wasn't happy about it.
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Never go to bed angry.
Stay up all night getting angrier and angrier.
Stay up all night getting angrier and angrier.
December 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Never go to bed angry.
Stay up all night getting angrier and angrier.
Stay up all night getting angrier and angrier.
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Rand Paul just posted this letter from the Coast Guard confirming that 1/4 of the boats they stop carry no contraband. The likelihood that Hegseth & Bradley ordered the murder of innocent civilians is very high.
December 2, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Rand Paul just posted this letter from the Coast Guard confirming that 1/4 of the boats they stop carry no contraband. The likelihood that Hegseth & Bradley ordered the murder of innocent civilians is very high.
I live on an area of London where the most expensive houses are under £500k (there aren't many in the area) and people can walk around with their mobiles in their hands, using the speaker to talk on the phone. So poorer people who are irritating live in my area.
December 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM
I live on an area of London where the most expensive houses are under £500k (there aren't many in the area) and people can walk around with their mobiles in their hands, using the speaker to talk on the phone. So poorer people who are irritating live in my area.
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It's funny because it's true
December 1, 2025 at 2:48 PM
It's funny because it's true
Palantir, that horrendous US company, has it's tentacles in our NHS and is trying to infiltrate more NHS trusts. Why are we giving vital contracts to America? Our health data should stay in the UK. You can email your local trust to object.
notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-tar...
notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-tar...
Say no to Palantir in the NHS - No to Palantir
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December 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Palantir, that horrendous US company, has it's tentacles in our NHS and is trying to infiltrate more NHS trusts. Why are we giving vital contracts to America? Our health data should stay in the UK. You can email your local trust to object.
notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-tar...
notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-tar...
A human from Evri customer service emailed this morning saying they'll deliver my parcel today. I didn't believe her but it looks like they have found it after all. It hasn't arrived yet though.
November 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
A human from Evri customer service emailed this morning saying they'll deliver my parcel today. I didn't believe her but it looks like they have found it after all. It hasn't arrived yet though.
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My skin is itchy because I have none of the good body cream left and Evri seem to have "lost" my parcel, which I had to get delivered because there was none left in the real life shop where I buy it from. So I'll no doubt get a refund and have to find it elsewhere.
November 29, 2025 at 9:17 AM
My skin is itchy because I have none of the good body cream left and Evri seem to have "lost" my parcel, which I had to get delivered because there was none left in the real life shop where I buy it from. So I'll no doubt get a refund and have to find it elsewhere.