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@kelsew.bsky.social
Embracing my inner sloth. Fuelled by coffee, chocolate and gin. Crafty as. Winter is for hibernating.
#ToitūTeTiriti
#ToitūTeTiriti
Was a daily wordler, but maintaining a long streak was stressful so I deliberately broke and only do it occasionally.
Will jigsaw, particularly as a group activity
Reading is mostly via audio books or kindle (even though i despise having to purchase via Amazon 😫)
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Will jigsaw, particularly as a group activity
Reading is mostly via audio books or kindle (even though i despise having to purchase via Amazon 😫)
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Kind of linking up to yesterday's question for #SecretSantaAoNZ are you a puzzles, or activity book kind of relaxer?
November 26, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Was a daily wordler, but maintaining a long streak was stressful so I deliberately broke and only do it occasionally.
Will jigsaw, particularly as a group activity
Reading is mostly via audio books or kindle (even though i despise having to purchase via Amazon 😫)
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Will jigsaw, particularly as a group activity
Reading is mostly via audio books or kindle (even though i despise having to purchase via Amazon 😫)
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Oh #SecretSantaAoNZ I had grand plans to make you something but the plans are changing...I'm exhaustimicated! Am pivoting on the plan to ensure the aroha remains intact 🎄✨️
Pleased one item has arrived, especially as another NZ-blueskyer got to benefit from the purchase 🤩
Pleased one item has arrived, especially as another NZ-blueskyer got to benefit from the purchase 🤩
November 26, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Oh #SecretSantaAoNZ I had grand plans to make you something but the plans are changing...I'm exhaustimicated! Am pivoting on the plan to ensure the aroha remains intact 🎄✨️
Pleased one item has arrived, especially as another NZ-blueskyer got to benefit from the purchase 🤩
Pleased one item has arrived, especially as another NZ-blueskyer got to benefit from the purchase 🤩
We're a family that loves our Furry pets and at the moment, our Princess Furry Fluffybutt is ruling the roost as our feline family member 🐈⬛
A new question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
Are you a cat or dog person? Pandas? Hippos? Dolphins?Dragons? Chimera? Nessie?
Are you a cat or dog person? Pandas? Hippos? Dolphins?Dragons? Chimera? Nessie?
November 24, 2025 at 5:18 AM
We're a family that loves our Furry pets and at the moment, our Princess Furry Fluffybutt is ruling the roost as our feline family member 🐈⬛
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November 22, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Ngāi Tahu Heads to Court to Protect its Treaty Settlement
ngaitahu.iwi.nz
November 22, 2025 at 12:23 AM
This is the way.
Christmas is my favourite time of year, especially amid the chaotic joy that is #SecretSantaAoNZ ... it really is about the joy being shared and whatever you choose, i bet I'll love it and be grateful... ✨️🎄🎅✨️
Christmas is my favourite time of year, especially amid the chaotic joy that is #SecretSantaAoNZ ... it really is about the joy being shared and whatever you choose, i bet I'll love it and be grateful... ✨️🎄🎅✨️
Re #SecretSantaAoNZ I wanted to re-iterate what other players have said more eloquently...it really is the thought that counts. I'm just excited to get something for me in the post that I didn't have to pay for! Whatever you have the capacity to send, whether home-made, thrifted, or re-gifted...
November 21, 2025 at 7:43 AM
This is the way.
Christmas is my favourite time of year, especially amid the chaotic joy that is #SecretSantaAoNZ ... it really is about the joy being shared and whatever you choose, i bet I'll love it and be grateful... ✨️🎄🎅✨️
Christmas is my favourite time of year, especially amid the chaotic joy that is #SecretSantaAoNZ ... it really is about the joy being shared and whatever you choose, i bet I'll love it and be grateful... ✨️🎄🎅✨️
Socks (especially handknitted) AND slippers ... or completely barefoot. Totally depends on season 😁
Don't expect my #SecretSantaAoNZ to knit me socks ... I KNOW how long that takes 🤪 so washing liquid for handknits could be an option ... SOAK would be lovely if that's an idea for you
Don't expect my #SecretSantaAoNZ to knit me socks ... I KNOW how long that takes 🤪 so washing liquid for handknits could be an option ... SOAK would be lovely if that's an idea for you
Another question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
While you're here, what about the size of your head for hats, hands for gloves, clothing size for anything else you might like.
While you're here, what about the size of your head for hats, hands for gloves, clothing size for anything else you might like.
November 21, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Socks (especially handknitted) AND slippers ... or completely barefoot. Totally depends on season 😁
Don't expect my #SecretSantaAoNZ to knit me socks ... I KNOW how long that takes 🤪 so washing liquid for handknits could be an option ... SOAK would be lovely if that's an idea for you
Don't expect my #SecretSantaAoNZ to knit me socks ... I KNOW how long that takes 🤪 so washing liquid for handknits could be an option ... SOAK would be lovely if that's an idea for you
Was done with today before midday. Even a triple shot coffee didn't pull me through. Wiped out for sure and so glad it's Friday
a woman in a white dress is sitting on a blue couch .
ALT: a woman in a white dress is sitting on a blue couch .
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November 21, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Was done with today before midday. Even a triple shot coffee didn't pull me through. Wiped out for sure and so glad it's Friday
I forgot it was #SecretSantaAoNZ match day today.... and have just found out this is the thing for today. Looks like my match is lovely so I'm excited to sleuth and hopefully find "the thing" that fits
So excited!
So excited!
a little girl wearing sunglasses and a blue shirt is excited
ALT: a little girl wearing sunglasses and a blue shirt is excited
media.tenor.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:13 AM
I forgot it was #SecretSantaAoNZ match day today.... and have just found out this is the thing for today. Looks like my match is lovely so I'm excited to sleuth and hopefully find "the thing" that fits
So excited!
So excited!
Hmmm... i love necklaces but find I don't wear them that much. Think I've taken to regularly wearing brooches / badges as adornment... i also have pierced ears so do wear earrings. Studs, small hoops, or small dangles are the ones I favour. Welly collective has lovely selections
#SecretSantaAoNZ
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Going to move this question for #SecretSantaAoNZ forward a few days since it's come up.
What jewellery do you wear? Necklaces? Bracelets? Clip-ons or pierced earrings? Rings? Anklets? Arm bands? Gold? Silver? Pewter? Copper? Or plastic like Hoggle?
What jewellery do you wear? Necklaces? Bracelets? Clip-ons or pierced earrings? Rings? Anklets? Arm bands? Gold? Silver? Pewter? Copper? Or plastic like Hoggle?
November 19, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Hmmm... i love necklaces but find I don't wear them that much. Think I've taken to regularly wearing brooches / badges as adornment... i also have pierced ears so do wear earrings. Studs, small hoops, or small dangles are the ones I favour. Welly collective has lovely selections
#SecretSantaAoNZ
#SecretSantaAoNZ
No known allergies. Have discovered pickled onion chips recently... yum!
Chocolate is the best.... not Cadbury tho... fave is a simple creamy milk from Whittaker's although that's no longer a cheap treat! Will steal all the Turkish delights 😊
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Chocolate is the best.... not Cadbury tho... fave is a simple creamy milk from Whittaker's although that's no longer a cheap treat! Will steal all the Turkish delights 😊
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Time for another question #SecretSantaAoNZ
What are your favourite foods? Least favourite? What can't you eat? What are your go to foods FOR MORALE?
Quote or reply with your answers.
What are your favourite foods? Least favourite? What can't you eat? What are your go to foods FOR MORALE?
Quote or reply with your answers.
November 17, 2025 at 12:04 AM
No known allergies. Have discovered pickled onion chips recently... yum!
Chocolate is the best.... not Cadbury tho... fave is a simple creamy milk from Whittaker's although that's no longer a cheap treat! Will steal all the Turkish delights 😊
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Chocolate is the best.... not Cadbury tho... fave is a simple creamy milk from Whittaker's although that's no longer a cheap treat! Will steal all the Turkish delights 😊
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Sunny yellow 💛
And blues (darker, moody ones rather than pale or turqoisey blue)
Neutrals ... off White, a gentle cream, and smokey tones
##SecretSantaAoNZ
And blues (darker, moody ones rather than pale or turqoisey blue)
Neutrals ... off White, a gentle cream, and smokey tones
##SecretSantaAoNZ
Today's question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
Especially great for all the crafting Santas we're blessed with when they're sleuthing.
Especially great for all the crafting Santas we're blessed with when they're sleuthing.
November 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Sunny yellow 💛
And blues (darker, moody ones rather than pale or turqoisey blue)
Neutrals ... off White, a gentle cream, and smokey tones
##SecretSantaAoNZ
And blues (darker, moody ones rather than pale or turqoisey blue)
Neutrals ... off White, a gentle cream, and smokey tones
##SecretSantaAoNZ
Apparently, I have hobbies as a cover story for my actual hobby: acquiring stash for the hobbies!
I knit and like to buy NZ made as much as possible @outlawyarn.bsky.social is a fave yarn store
I also sew ... and prefer natural fibres, often sourced from Joan's, Fine Fabrics, Miss Maude, or
I knit and like to buy NZ made as much as possible @outlawyarn.bsky.social is a fave yarn store
I also sew ... and prefer natural fibres, often sourced from Joan's, Fine Fabrics, Miss Maude, or
Question time #SecretSantaAoNZ
What do you collect? If you were a dragon what would you hoard?
What do you collect? If you were a dragon what would you hoard?
November 16, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Apparently, I have hobbies as a cover story for my actual hobby: acquiring stash for the hobbies!
I knit and like to buy NZ made as much as possible @outlawyarn.bsky.social is a fave yarn store
I also sew ... and prefer natural fibres, often sourced from Joan's, Fine Fabrics, Miss Maude, or
I knit and like to buy NZ made as much as possible @outlawyarn.bsky.social is a fave yarn store
I also sew ... and prefer natural fibres, often sourced from Joan's, Fine Fabrics, Miss Maude, or
Chocolate is always a mood booster. A block of Whittaker's 5 rolled is good, and spesh choc might be shoc or Bohemia.
We dont buy cadbury in our house.
Have always loved marshmallow Santa's. Have discovered pickled onion chips recently 😋 have no allergies
We dont buy cadbury in our house.
Have always loved marshmallow Santa's. Have discovered pickled onion chips recently 😋 have no allergies
Time for another question #SecretSantaAoNZ
What are your favourite foods? Least favourite? What can't you eat? What are your go to foods FOR MORALE?
Quote or reply with your answers.
What are your favourite foods? Least favourite? What can't you eat? What are your go to foods FOR MORALE?
Quote or reply with your answers.
November 13, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Chocolate is always a mood booster. A block of Whittaker's 5 rolled is good, and spesh choc might be shoc or Bohemia.
We dont buy cadbury in our house.
Have always loved marshmallow Santa's. Have discovered pickled onion chips recently 😋 have no allergies
We dont buy cadbury in our house.
Have always loved marshmallow Santa's. Have discovered pickled onion chips recently 😋 have no allergies
Yes! She's our princess Furry Fluffy Butt and is almost 17 years old. She loves a snuggle and purrs so loudly.
November 12, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Yes! She's our princess Furry Fluffy Butt and is almost 17 years old. She loves a snuggle and purrs so loudly.
One of the very few reasons I still partake in socials ... #SecretSantaAoNZ brings out the very essence of aroha and kindness of simply connecting in this cray cray life and time
It's just bloody good fun .... thank YOU so much to the @secretsanta.nz team... you rock!
It's just bloody good fun .... thank YOU so much to the @secretsanta.nz team... you rock!
The story you are about to see has been told before. A lot. And now we are going to tell it again. But different.
This time, we're bringing Mastodon in for the fun.
Sign-ups open on November 10th.
Check out secretsanta.nz for more information
This time, we're bringing Mastodon in for the fun.
Sign-ups open on November 10th.
Check out secretsanta.nz for more information
November 5, 2025 at 7:24 AM
One of the very few reasons I still partake in socials ... #SecretSantaAoNZ brings out the very essence of aroha and kindness of simply connecting in this cray cray life and time
It's just bloody good fun .... thank YOU so much to the @secretsanta.nz team... you rock!
It's just bloody good fun .... thank YOU so much to the @secretsanta.nz team... you rock!
Currently reading: in my mother's footsteps. Really good insight. There's a lot of culture i wish I could experience first hand.
November 2, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Currently reading: in my mother's footsteps. Really good insight. There's a lot of culture i wish I could experience first hand.
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Humans. 🥹
November 1, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Humans. 🥹
Oh, fuck it.
I've definitely had more rosé than is recommended for a menopausal woman.
But.
It was in honour of an awesome niece.
And from where I can see, the kids deserve all the fricken brilliant things they want in life
🥂💕
I've definitely had more rosé than is recommended for a menopausal woman.
But.
It was in honour of an awesome niece.
And from where I can see, the kids deserve all the fricken brilliant things they want in life
🥂💕
October 11, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Oh, fuck it.
I've definitely had more rosé than is recommended for a menopausal woman.
But.
It was in honour of an awesome niece.
And from where I can see, the kids deserve all the fricken brilliant things they want in life
🥂💕
I've definitely had more rosé than is recommended for a menopausal woman.
But.
It was in honour of an awesome niece.
And from where I can see, the kids deserve all the fricken brilliant things they want in life
🥂💕
Aperitif in Greytown.
Good food, good company, and good drinks 🥂
Thanks for a lovely evening
Good food, good company, and good drinks 🥂
Thanks for a lovely evening
October 4, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Aperitif in Greytown.
Good food, good company, and good drinks 🥂
Thanks for a lovely evening
Good food, good company, and good drinks 🥂
Thanks for a lovely evening
Really enjoyed making these PJs from the most delicious linen from @joansfinefabric.bsky.social ... just the buttonholes and buttons until they're wearable!
#sewsky #sewing #garmentsewing
#sewsky #sewing #garmentsewing
October 2, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Really enjoyed making these PJs from the most delicious linen from @joansfinefabric.bsky.social ... just the buttonholes and buttons until they're wearable!
#sewsky #sewing #garmentsewing
#sewsky #sewing #garmentsewing
If I'm honest, i should probably have declined that last beersie
August 29, 2025 at 7:29 AM
If I'm honest, i should probably have declined that last beersie
Bloody hell
Ran out of my 15 hours of audiobook hours on Spotify. Again. And the library has a THIRTY FOUR week wait on the book 😵😭
Ran out of my 15 hours of audiobook hours on Spotify. Again. And the library has a THIRTY FOUR week wait on the book 😵😭
August 16, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Bloody hell
Ran out of my 15 hours of audiobook hours on Spotify. Again. And the library has a THIRTY FOUR week wait on the book 😵😭
Ran out of my 15 hours of audiobook hours on Spotify. Again. And the library has a THIRTY FOUR week wait on the book 😵😭
I've been avoiding listening to the news for the past few weeks. Sometimes avoidance just helps the anxiety reduce. My audio book finished. I listen on the way to and from work. B/c I was driving i flicked to RNZ. And heard MoE has banned a reader cos it has 6 māori words. wtf. We ban books now??
🤯🤬
🤯🤬
August 8, 2025 at 8:33 AM
I've been avoiding listening to the news for the past few weeks. Sometimes avoidance just helps the anxiety reduce. My audio book finished. I listen on the way to and from work. B/c I was driving i flicked to RNZ. And heard MoE has banned a reader cos it has 6 māori words. wtf. We ban books now??
🤯🤬
🤯🤬