Nyika
@puzzledbyadream.bsky.social
PhD student studying neurodivergent culture and the neoliberal standard of ‘normal’ within universities. Neurodivergent, pan, sea enjoyer, lady-in-waiting to Astrid and Fin the cats. Belle and Sebastian fan, 6music Dad. 🇬🇧 in 🇳🇿
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Nyika
@puzzledbyadream.bsky.social
· Jun 15
Hello, I’m Nyika. I’m a neurodivergent 30-something newly living in Auckland, Aotearoa NZ. I am in the first year of studying studying for a PhD in neurodiversity, the transition to adulthood, the neoliberal idea of ‘normal’, and critical pedagogy.
Blessed with both Fin and Astrid bleps over the past couple of days.
January 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Blessed with both Fin and Astrid bleps over the past couple of days.
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Dad, dad, dad, dad, dad…
January 6, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Dad, dad, dad, dad, dad…
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(living an unexamined life) yaaaaaay haha yay wheeeeee
December 4, 2025 at 1:44 AM
(living an unexamined life) yaaaaaay haha yay wheeeeee
Went for only my second run since moving to the southern hemisphere! I never know how to pace myself after a break. But I did a km without stopping, too fast really, but still, it was running.
January 7, 2026 at 7:39 AM
Went for only my second run since moving to the southern hemisphere! I never know how to pace myself after a break. But I did a km without stopping, too fast really, but still, it was running.
Going to attempt my first run in 6 months or something. Waiting until it is a little cooler than 22 degrees outside. Bit salty that I have to drive somewhere to go running but it is what it is.
January 7, 2026 at 5:52 AM
Going to attempt my first run in 6 months or something. Waiting until it is a little cooler than 22 degrees outside. Bit salty that I have to drive somewhere to go running but it is what it is.
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I don't know anything about D. H. Lawrence's writing, but his delivery company is a joke.
January 6, 2026 at 5:13 PM
I don't know anything about D. H. Lawrence's writing, but his delivery company is a joke.
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*Boop* got your nose!
This is Ollie. He found a perfectly placed carrot snack on his walk. Simply can't believe his luck. 13/10 best day ever (TT: maxime_aries)
January 5, 2026 at 11:55 PM
*Boop* got your nose!
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As a kid, I stole from my mum's handbag. Not money; I would take her tasty Rennies or Remegel antacids like sweets. As an adult with Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease, I now appreciate how annoying that must have been.
January 5, 2026 at 10:20 AM
As a kid, I stole from my mum's handbag. Not money; I would take her tasty Rennies or Remegel antacids like sweets. As an adult with Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease, I now appreciate how annoying that must have been.
Making good headway with PhD work today. It’s nice when things start to come together.
January 6, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Making good headway with PhD work today. It’s nice when things start to come together.
Got a haircut booked today. Bit nervous about it because I really need some of the weight taken out because I look like a medieval lute player, but also I am really trying to grow it past my shoulders for the first time in several years.
January 5, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Got a haircut booked today. Bit nervous about it because I really need some of the weight taken out because I look like a medieval lute player, but also I am really trying to grow it past my shoulders for the first time in several years.
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In:
Developing your own film
Sea swimming
Sitting on the deck
Shorts
Saying “jandles”, “togs”, and “chilly bin”
Warm Christmas
Out:
David Seymour (🤞)
Procrastination
Eating out of season produce
Bad coffee
Cold Christmas
Developing your own film
Sea swimming
Sitting on the deck
Shorts
Saying “jandles”, “togs”, and “chilly bin”
Warm Christmas
Out:
David Seymour (🤞)
Procrastination
Eating out of season produce
Bad coffee
Cold Christmas
January 5, 2026 at 9:37 AM
In:
Developing your own film
Sea swimming
Sitting on the deck
Shorts
Saying “jandles”, “togs”, and “chilly bin”
Warm Christmas
Out:
David Seymour (🤞)
Procrastination
Eating out of season produce
Bad coffee
Cold Christmas
Developing your own film
Sea swimming
Sitting on the deck
Shorts
Saying “jandles”, “togs”, and “chilly bin”
Warm Christmas
Out:
David Seymour (🤞)
Procrastination
Eating out of season produce
Bad coffee
Cold Christmas
It’s immensely sweet how apologetic all medical staff are about my student medical insurance not covering any forms of contraception. It is not their fault!!
January 5, 2026 at 10:26 AM
It’s immensely sweet how apologetic all medical staff are about my student medical insurance not covering any forms of contraception. It is not their fault!!
It’s all fun and games* being on a stipend/not very high income until your walking shoes wear out at the heel.
*I mean, it isn’t
*I mean, it isn’t
January 5, 2026 at 10:20 AM
It’s all fun and games* being on a stipend/not very high income until your walking shoes wear out at the heel.
*I mean, it isn’t
*I mean, it isn’t
Well, this story is an absolutely wild ride. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/man-turns... Man turns to Supreme Court to remove parents from birth certificate amid baby-farming claims
Man fights to have parents removed from birth certificate amid eugenicist baby-farming claims
He claims his mother was paid to take part in a baby-farming scheme in the 1970s.
www.nzherald.co.nz
January 5, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Well, this story is an absolutely wild ride. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/man-turns... Man turns to Supreme Court to remove parents from birth certificate amid baby-farming claims
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That’ll teach junk food companies for taking up precious space in the gambling advert break
January 5, 2026 at 9:09 AM
That’ll teach junk food companies for taking up precious space in the gambling advert break
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The New Zealand Labour Party condemns the US attack on Venezuela including kidnapping its president as a blatant violation of international law.
January 4, 2026 at 11:40 PM
The New Zealand Labour Party condemns the US attack on Venezuela including kidnapping its president as a blatant violation of international law.
In:
Developing your own film
Sea swimming
Sitting on the deck
Shorts
Saying “jandles”, “togs”, and “chilly bin”
Warm Christmas
Out:
David Seymour (🤞)
Procrastination
Eating out of season produce
Bad coffee
Cold Christmas
Developing your own film
Sea swimming
Sitting on the deck
Shorts
Saying “jandles”, “togs”, and “chilly bin”
Warm Christmas
Out:
David Seymour (🤞)
Procrastination
Eating out of season produce
Bad coffee
Cold Christmas
January 5, 2026 at 9:37 AM
In:
Developing your own film
Sea swimming
Sitting on the deck
Shorts
Saying “jandles”, “togs”, and “chilly bin”
Warm Christmas
Out:
David Seymour (🤞)
Procrastination
Eating out of season produce
Bad coffee
Cold Christmas
Developing your own film
Sea swimming
Sitting on the deck
Shorts
Saying “jandles”, “togs”, and “chilly bin”
Warm Christmas
Out:
David Seymour (🤞)
Procrastination
Eating out of season produce
Bad coffee
Cold Christmas
Look, I know Kiwis famously have January as a holiday but there’s no need for all the medical test labs to shut at 4 for the whole month.
January 5, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Look, I know Kiwis famously have January as a holiday but there’s no need for all the medical test labs to shut at 4 for the whole month.
Had 2 weeks off (except for reading), but I am staring PhD work again today. First thing to do is actually pin down and accurately describe my methods.
January 4, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Had 2 weeks off (except for reading), but I am staring PhD work again today. First thing to do is actually pin down and accurately describe my methods.
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Just discovered the subreddit r/accidentalrockwell and it is delightful
January 4, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Just discovered the subreddit r/accidentalrockwell and it is delightful
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Didn't realise how much the dollar had devalued recently.
January 4, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Didn't realise how much the dollar had devalued recently.
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it's funny when watching US movies or tv shows i used to be like "man, they sure do use food poisoning as a plot device *a lot* in america..."
then i learned their food poisoning statistics and it blew my mind. that's just how they live!
people DIE of food poisoning regularly in the US.
it's MAD.
then i learned their food poisoning statistics and it blew my mind. that's just how they live!
people DIE of food poisoning regularly in the US.
it's MAD.
Your fact of the day:
The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in six American citizens suffers a food-borne illness annually. In the UK, the figure is one in 132.
bylinetimes.com/2020/02/28/f...
The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in six American citizens suffers a food-borne illness annually. In the UK, the figure is one in 132.
bylinetimes.com/2020/02/28/f...
Fowl Play: How US Chicken Imports will Pollute Britain's Poor
Since joining the EU British food has gone from bog-awful to top-notch, but Otto English reveals how a US Trade deal will unravel 40 years of progress.
bylinetimes.com
January 4, 2026 at 9:15 AM
it's funny when watching US movies or tv shows i used to be like "man, they sure do use food poisoning as a plot device *a lot* in america..."
then i learned their food poisoning statistics and it blew my mind. that's just how they live!
people DIE of food poisoning regularly in the US.
it's MAD.
then i learned their food poisoning statistics and it blew my mind. that's just how they live!
people DIE of food poisoning regularly in the US.
it's MAD.
People: very predictable. Funny tho.
January 4, 2026 at 9:52 AM
People: very predictable. Funny tho.
Went to the Hunua Ranges today.
January 4, 2026 at 6:27 AM
Went to the Hunua Ranges today.
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