O.R. Melling
@ormelling.bsky.social
World-wandering writer, screenwriter, XR/immersive tech, newbie gamer. Also feminist, socialist, contrarian, Corbynite. Ireland born, Canada reared, Irish inhabitant. She/her. Website: www.ormelling.com. *DMs blocked unless invited*
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Poi disse: "Omai è tempo da scostarsi/dal bosco; fa che di retro a me vegne/li marini fan via che non son arsi/e sopra loro ogne vapor si spegne." Then he said: Now it's time to move away from the forest;do [so] that you come behind me;the borders make a path where they aren't burnt .../2
Look what I found. (Bluesky does not make scrolling back easy or is it my laptop?) First spotted this corridor in #TheKingsWoman 🌟 with #Binbin & #Dilraba & I've been seeing it ever since in countless historicals. I don't get jealous easily but ...👀 imagine them green.
Which drama is this from again?? 🤔 🤔 🤔
Jk I TOOK THIS PICTURE MYSELF!
When my friends and I were trying to find it, we confused the hell out of our tour guide: “So which Palace has the famous hallway? You know, the one with the really tall walls for shooting arrows at people?”
Jk I TOOK THIS PICTURE MYSELF!
When my friends and I were trying to find it, we confused the hell out of our tour guide: “So which Palace has the famous hallway? You know, the one with the really tall walls for shooting arrows at people?”
January 1, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Look what I found. (Bluesky does not make scrolling back easy or is it my laptop?) First spotted this corridor in #TheKingsWoman 🌟 with #Binbin & #Dilraba & I've been seeing it ever since in countless historicals. I don't get jealous easily but ...👀 imagine them green.
Spanish & Chinese done ( #DuoLingo great for vocabulary, useless for speaking with others). Plan for the day: type up Mandarin class notes for review as TCD resumes classes Jan 19, begin reading manuscript of new book to finish it asap. (On last 6 chapters when hospitalised.) But am I dressed? No.
January 1, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Spanish & Chinese done ( #DuoLingo great for vocabulary, useless for speaking with others). Plan for the day: type up Mandarin class notes for review as TCD resumes classes Jan 19, begin reading manuscript of new book to finish it asap. (On last 6 chapters when hospitalised.) But am I dressed? No.
With that canto finished for TO HELL AND BACK AGAIN: Dante's Inferno on Social Media project, my last creative job for 2025 is done. Sliding in under the wire, standard writer deadline practice. I've so much work ahead to make up for lost month of trapped nerves 😭. Meanwhile wishing you all:
a greeting card that says wishing you a very happy new year 2026
Alt: a greeting card that says wishing you a very happy new year 2026 with gold sparkling background and the year in diamonds
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December 31, 2025 at 9:33 PM
With that canto finished for TO HELL AND BACK AGAIN: Dante's Inferno on Social Media project, my last creative job for 2025 is done. Sliding in under the wire, standard writer deadline practice. I've so much work ahead to make up for lost month of trapped nerves 😭. Meanwhile wishing you all:
#MyGirlfriendistheMan is out. I'm a serial drama series dropper. Viewing time is limited when not ill & now back on my feet. Picked up whirlwind mini series #ThreadsofDestiny where every reborn palace revenge trope comes at ya fast. #TheDouble on steroids. It's hilariously over the top.😍
December 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM
#MyGirlfriendistheMan is out. I'm a serial drama series dropper. Viewing time is limited when not ill & now back on my feet. Picked up whirlwind mini series #ThreadsofDestiny where every reborn palace revenge trope comes at ya fast. #TheDouble on steroids. It's hilariously over the top.😍
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This message hits hard.
December 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
This message hits hard.
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Totemo utukushii monogatari deshita!
December 27, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Totemo utukushii monogatari deshita!
While I'm enjoying the slow burn, slice of life series #ShineonMe - classic #GuMa work (she's endearingly called "turtle" for her pacing, but we all know who won the race) - I'm NOT happy with filthy rich lovable leads versus poor struggling very hateable 2nd leads. PR for Chinese capitalism?
December 27, 2025 at 10:28 PM
While I'm enjoying the slow burn, slice of life series #ShineonMe - classic #GuMa work (she's endearingly called "turtle" for her pacing, but we all know who won the race) - I'm NOT happy with filthy rich lovable leads versus poor struggling very hateable 2nd leads. PR for Chinese capitalism?
My older sister does Christmas. 🌟 (I've 7 sisters & 2 brothers. 4 of us are here in Ireland & 6 in Canada.) Geni - named after G ene Autry, my mum's celebrity crush - makes trifle like our mother's. Also puts on a great spread. 🥰
December 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
My older sister does Christmas. 🌟 (I've 7 sisters & 2 brothers. 4 of us are here in Ireland & 6 in Canada.) Geni - named after G ene Autry, my mum's celebrity crush - makes trifle like our mother's. Also puts on a great spread. 🥰
Canadian Christmas card for Bluesky folk. (One from each of my countries. Dual citizen of two reasonably sane nations in an insane world.) For those who celebrate, wishing you a lovely Christmas, quiet or exciting whichever you prefer. I'll be off to family gathering. See you on the other side.
December 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Canadian Christmas card for Bluesky folk. (One from each of my countries. Dual citizen of two reasonably sane nations in an insane world.) For those who celebrate, wishing you a lovely Christmas, quiet or exciting whichever you prefer. I'll be off to family gathering. See you on the other side.
Irish singer/songwriter/musician Aoife Doyle singing about the Christmas lights in County Clare. #AoifeDoyle #CountyClare
#Ireland
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#Ireland
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21 December 2025
YouTube video by Aoife Doyle
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December 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Irish singer/songwriter/musician Aoife Doyle singing about the Christmas lights in County Clare. #AoifeDoyle #CountyClare
#Ireland
youtube.com/shorts/SAYWs...
#Ireland
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Here's your Christmas card, Bluesky folk. Message inside: Beannachtaí na Nollag ("Christmas blessings" in Irish). Oxfam collaboration with An Post, the Irish postal service? I'll be giving said card to my postman with his annual chocolates. Oddly, I've never seen a woman deliver post here. #Ireland
December 23, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Here's your Christmas card, Bluesky folk. Message inside: Beannachtaí na Nollag ("Christmas blessings" in Irish). Oxfam collaboration with An Post, the Irish postal service? I'll be giving said card to my postman with his annual chocolates. Oddly, I've never seen a woman deliver post here. #Ireland
Great post on Reddit. Someone on her college days & a Lit professor asking about favourite books. She said "Little Women". He proceeded to tear it apart & elucidate everything wrong with it. When he was finished she responded: "I didn't say it was the BEST book. I said it was my FAVOURITE." ❤️🔥
December 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Great post on Reddit. Someone on her college days & a Lit professor asking about favourite books. She said "Little Women". He proceeded to tear it apart & elucidate everything wrong with it. When he was finished she responded: "I didn't say it was the BEST book. I said it was my FAVOURITE." ❤️🔥
From Stacey Walsh, a young woman with an old soul, who runs Phoenix Healing Centre, Co. Carlow with her husband Ger. You can find more of her writing here: phoenixhealing.substack.com/p/i-carry-th... *SOLSTICE BLESSINGS everyone*
December 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
From Stacey Walsh, a young woman with an old soul, who runs Phoenix Healing Centre, Co. Carlow with her husband Ger. You can find more of her writing here: phoenixhealing.substack.com/p/i-carry-th... *SOLSTICE BLESSINGS everyone*
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It was a pleasure to meet Greta Thunberg at Áras an Uachtaráin on a courtesy call.
December 19, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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One of the strangest things about codeine medication (besides your liver turning it into morphine) is time distortion. Kept wondering why whenever I looked at a clock I got a surprise, as hours were disappearing. Apparently this is a side effect of blocked neurotransmitters. 😳
December 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM
One of the strangest things about codeine medication (besides your liver turning it into morphine) is time distortion. Kept wondering why whenever I looked at a clock I got a surprise, as hours were disappearing. Apparently this is a side effect of blocked neurotransmitters. 😳
Anyone else want to play? When your heart breaks for the 2nd ML even though you ship the lead couple. I always think first of Seo Yul #AlchemyofSouls. Still weeping for him on my 10th rewatch (that song). Now I've been reminded of Shin Won #ForbiddenMarriage, sweet King's Captain.
December 19, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Anyone else want to play? When your heart breaks for the 2nd ML even though you ship the lead couple. I always think first of Seo Yul #AlchemyofSouls. Still weeping for him on my 10th rewatch (that song). Now I've been reminded of Shin Won #ForbiddenMarriage, sweet King's Captain.
Can't think of a Kdrama with a more ridiculous, illogical & unbelievable plot than #ThePriceofConfession, which nonetheless kept me rivetted because #KimGoEun. You could drive a white truck of death through the plot holes, unrealistic scenarios & character inconsistencies. That said, great viewing.
December 18, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Can't think of a Kdrama with a more ridiculous, illogical & unbelievable plot than #ThePriceofConfession, which nonetheless kept me rivetted because #KimGoEun. You could drive a white truck of death through the plot holes, unrealistic scenarios & character inconsistencies. That said, great viewing.
HURRAH #ZhaoLusi, HURRAH #LiuYuning. Now let's have them together again. 🥰
December 18, 2025 at 2:37 PM
HURRAH #ZhaoLusi, HURRAH #LiuYuning. Now let's have them together again. 🥰
Got me thinking. Easily named three of each except the great loves. Can only name two: my first love (disastrous) and my first marriage (also disastrous but still a great love) but 3rd? Wouldn't count the others as "great" (I have history). So one more to go here at the end of all things? lol.
Fate gives all of us
three teachers,
three friends,
three enemies,
and three great loves
in our lives.
Shantaram, 21st century
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three teachers,
three friends,
three enemies,
and three great loves
in our lives.
Shantaram, 21st century
#Photography #Poetry #SpéirGhorm #StreetPhotography #India #ImageAndVerse #ArtOfBlueSky #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin
December 16, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Got me thinking. Easily named three of each except the great loves. Can only name two: my first love (disastrous) and my first marriage (also disastrous but still a great love) but 3rd? Wouldn't count the others as "great" (I have history). So one more to go here at the end of all things? lol.
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🎶ADVENT-DAY 16 Good King Wenceslas🎄
The real Wenceslas was not a king but the Duke of Bohemia who lived in the 10th century. He was assassinated in a plot arranged by his brother and later given the posthumous title of Wenceslas I by the Holy Roman Emperor, Otto I 1/2
The real Wenceslas was not a king but the Duke of Bohemia who lived in the 10th century. He was assassinated in a plot arranged by his brother and later given the posthumous title of Wenceslas I by the Holy Roman Emperor, Otto I 1/2
December 15, 2025 at 9:10 PM
🎶ADVENT-DAY 16 Good King Wenceslas🎄
The real Wenceslas was not a king but the Duke of Bohemia who lived in the 10th century. He was assassinated in a plot arranged by his brother and later given the posthumous title of Wenceslas I by the Holy Roman Emperor, Otto I 1/2
The real Wenceslas was not a king but the Duke of Bohemia who lived in the 10th century. He was assassinated in a plot arranged by his brother and later given the posthumous title of Wenceslas I by the Holy Roman Emperor, Otto I 1/2
YES! #ZhaoLusi Everyone's darling. 🥰
#EYDC2025
Day 15: favourite actress 2025
My award goes to outstanding development as actress & for her bravery as human #ZhaoLusi
For owning her mental health issues and fighting for her way out and entering a new step as actress in #cdrama #LovesAmbition
Showing us broader range & versatility♥️
Day 15: favourite actress 2025
My award goes to outstanding development as actress & for her bravery as human #ZhaoLusi
For owning her mental health issues and fighting for her way out and entering a new step as actress in #cdrama #LovesAmbition
Showing us broader range & versatility♥️
December 16, 2025 at 7:08 PM
YES! #ZhaoLusi Everyone's darling. 🥰
Convalescent comfort viewing calls for rewatches where there are no surprises to traumatise. Two #Kdramas just the ticket. #ShootingStars with cast of thousands (many 🌟cameos) is so funny & #ForbiddenMarriage even more so plus a tad hilariously risque. Strong FL #ParkJuHyun & #KimgYoungDae 🥰
a man wearing a black hat is talking to another man with the words dryedmangoes.com visible in the corner
Alt: Korean Joseon era king making cute face gesture with two hands.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Convalescent comfort viewing calls for rewatches where there are no surprises to traumatise. Two #Kdramas just the ticket. #ShootingStars with cast of thousands (many 🌟cameos) is so funny & #ForbiddenMarriage even more so plus a tad hilariously risque. Strong FL #ParkJuHyun & #KimgYoungDae 🥰
youtu.be/FWGxWkm12dg?...
Here's a great mix of mv & viral moment at the award show. He had two nominations - Best Actor & Best Supporting Actor - sadly didn't win either. But he won the night along with herself as top trenders then & still. His shout: "Take your shoes!" lol #Hwasa #ParkJeongMin
Here's a great mix of mv & viral moment at the award show. He had two nominations - Best Actor & Best Supporting Actor - sadly didn't win either. But he won the night along with herself as top trenders then & still. His shout: "Take your shoes!" lol #Hwasa #ParkJeongMin
아직도 청룡에서 벗어나지 못했습니다..🫠 | Good goodbye-화사(Hwasa) [가사/해석]
YouTube video by 문차일드 Moonchild
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December 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Here's a great mix of mv & viral moment at the award show. He had two nominations - Best Actor & Best Supporting Actor - sadly didn't win either. But he won the night along with herself as top trenders then & still. His shout: "Take your shoes!" lol #Hwasa #ParkJeongMin
Here's a great mix of mv & viral moment at the award show. He had two nominations - Best Actor & Best Supporting Actor - sadly didn't win either. But he won the night along with herself as top trenders then & still. His shout: "Take your shoes!" lol #Hwasa #ParkJeongMin
youtu.be/Qe8fa4b5xNU?...
GORGEOUS song and video. 🥰🌟 When she sang at #Bluedragonawards and he joined her onstage, the audience of Korean stars was wowed. Then the moment went viral globally. Her song hit No 1 across charts, his book sales skyrocketed & new play sold out, he became "the Nation's Ex"
GORGEOUS song and video. 🥰🌟 When she sang at #Bluedragonawards and he joined her onstage, the audience of Korean stars was wowed. Then the moment went viral globally. Her song hit No 1 across charts, his book sales skyrocketed & new play sold out, he became "the Nation's Ex"
화사 (HWASA) - 'Good Goodbye' MV
YouTube video by HWASA
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December 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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GORGEOUS song and video. 🥰🌟 When she sang at #Bluedragonawards and he joined her onstage, the audience of Korean stars was wowed. Then the moment went viral globally. Her song hit No 1 across charts, his book sales skyrocketed & new play sold out, he became "the Nation's Ex"
GORGEOUS song and video. 🥰🌟 When she sang at #Bluedragonawards and he joined her onstage, the audience of Korean stars was wowed. Then the moment went viral globally. Her song hit No 1 across charts, his book sales skyrocketed & new play sold out, he became "the Nation's Ex"