Van3ssaV 🦋
@shewithcapitalv.bsky.social
"We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that Death will tremble to take us".
Charles Bukowski
One foot in front of the other 👣
Prefer climbing rock to the social ladder.
An immigrant's daughter.
Team GB.
Team Remain.
Gooner.
Charles Bukowski
One foot in front of the other 👣
Prefer climbing rock to the social ladder.
An immigrant's daughter.
Team GB.
Team Remain.
Gooner.
Pinned
The universe has its plans for us. We're still here for a reason. Let's live well so Death will tremble to take us. Don't take each day or people for granted. Don't waste your time on idiot people. Live your life to be happy in whatever makes you happy. Wear sunscreen.
Have good days all 🖤
Nanaste ✌🏼
Have good days all 🖤
Nanaste ✌🏼
In my new profile pic, I'm coming up orange on my phone? Am I orange? 🍊
February 16, 2026 at 1:38 PM
In my new profile pic, I'm coming up orange on my phone? Am I orange? 🍊
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February 16, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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Britons feeling ‘dismal’ about finances amid mounting debts, survey finds
Britons feeling ‘dismal’ about finances amid mounting debts, survey finds
Consumer confidence at its lowest level in two years, as young people in particular face money pressures
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The mood among UK households about their finances is “dismal”, according to research which suggested consumer spending remains sluggish and debts are mounting.
Consumer confidence in the UK is running at its lowest level in two years, a survey by S&P Global found, as households worry about their debts, their future financial prospects, and their savings. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Britons feeling ‘dismal’ about finances amid mounting debts, survey finds
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Something perhaps not mentioned enough about the digitised world is how much it encourages us to be more ruthless, untrusting people. I refuse to acquiesce to that. I refuse to change my default mode from thinking the best of people until they prove otherwise. I will not submit to the icy nastiness.
February 16, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Something perhaps not mentioned enough about the digitised world is how much it encourages us to be more ruthless, untrusting people. I refuse to acquiesce to that. I refuse to change my default mode from thinking the best of people until they prove otherwise. I will not submit to the icy nastiness.
I tried but well, you know 🙄
In today’s episode of “the Daily Telegraph has lost its mind”, the Daily Telegraph has lost its mind.
February 16, 2026 at 12:07 PM
I tried but well, you know 🙄
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Top 15 European Countries with the Highest Risk of Burnout
Surprised?
Source: smallbusinessprices.co.uk/e...
Surprised?
Source: smallbusinessprices.co.uk/e...
February 16, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Top 15 European Countries with the Highest Risk of Burnout
Surprised?
Source: smallbusinessprices.co.uk/e...
Surprised?
Source: smallbusinessprices.co.uk/e...
Penalise how Matthew?
And do these incentives only apply to white women? 🤔
And do these incentives only apply to white women? 🤔
February 16, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Penalise how Matthew?
And do these incentives only apply to white women? 🤔
And do these incentives only apply to white women? 🤔
Day dreaming about new sunglasses for upcoming sunny weather. The bigger the better.
February 16, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Day dreaming about new sunglasses for upcoming sunny weather. The bigger the better.
Of course the condoms ran out. They're Olympians! Always going for gold 😏
Milano Cortina 2026 : According to Italian newspaper La Stampa: the supply of free condoms in the Olympic village at the Winter Olympics ran out after three days.
February 16, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Of course the condoms ran out. They're Olympians! Always going for gold 😏
6/10 QOTD, ballsed up Connections & just got today's Wordle 🙄
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February 16, 2026 at 9:08 AM
6/10 QOTD, ballsed up Connections & just got today's Wordle 🙄
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Everyone's talking about wuthering heights but no one wants to acknowledge the very real risk of wuthering lows
February 16, 2026 at 4:53 AM
Everyone's talking about wuthering heights but no one wants to acknowledge the very real risk of wuthering lows
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A magnificent set of choices led to this. What a time to be alive www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Amazon delivery van 'stuck on The Broomway after following GPS'
HM Coastguard Southend says the van driver had been trying to get to Foulness Island.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 7:05 PM
A magnificent set of choices led to this. What a time to be alive www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Procrastinators of the world unite! Tomorrow.
February 16, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Procrastinators of the world unite! Tomorrow.
Office day Monday. Things to do plus medical bullshit later. Extra espresso shot to rev me up this morning. Yet to kick in
Live scenes at the station.
Live scenes at the station.
a close up of a little girl 's face with chinese writing on it
ALT: a close up of a little girl 's face with chinese writing on it
media.tenor.com
February 16, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Office day Monday. Things to do plus medical bullshit later. Extra espresso shot to rev me up this morning. Yet to kick in
Live scenes at the station.
Live scenes at the station.
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I meant every word of this. I'm still blown away by that interview. Just extraordinary. Gisèle Pelicot's strength is so so impressive.
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social
Thank you so much Victoria for Gisèle Pelicot's interview & your sensitive & intelligent questionning. What an exceptional woman. Her strength & fortitude is remarkable. She is a true inspiration. Thank you to you & your team for an extraordinary interview.
Thank you so much Victoria for Gisèle Pelicot's interview & your sensitive & intelligent questionning. What an exceptional woman. Her strength & fortitude is remarkable. She is a true inspiration. Thank you to you & your team for an extraordinary interview.
February 15, 2026 at 10:55 PM
I meant every word of this. I'm still blown away by that interview. Just extraordinary. Gisèle Pelicot's strength is so so impressive.
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Gisele Pelicot told us ‘shame must shift sides’
I have received this from one viewer ..
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I have received this from one viewer ..
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February 16, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Gisele Pelicot told us ‘shame must shift sides’
I have received this from one viewer ..
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I have received this from one viewer ..
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Lyon France
Centre-ville
Sur le pont de la Guillotière à Lyon, deux mouettes en plein débat... 🐈⬛
#photo#photographer
#monochrome#photography
Centre-ville
Sur le pont de la Guillotière à Lyon, deux mouettes en plein débat... 🐈⬛
#photo#photographer
#monochrome#photography
February 16, 2026 at 6:37 AM
Lyon France
Centre-ville
Sur le pont de la Guillotière à Lyon, deux mouettes en plein débat... 🐈⬛
#photo#photographer
#monochrome#photography
Centre-ville
Sur le pont de la Guillotière à Lyon, deux mouettes en plein débat... 🐈⬛
#photo#photographer
#monochrome#photography
Pancake Day just got an injection of steroids. This is incredible 😋
February 15, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Pancake Day just got an injection of steroids. This is incredible 😋
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if only we had a media and culture secretary @roberthutton.co.uk
And another bites the dust?
The BBC World Service will run out of funding in just seven weeks. Its funding arrangement with the Foreign Office finishes at the end of March. There is no plan for what happens next.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The BBC World Service will run out of funding in just seven weeks. Its funding arrangement with the Foreign Office finishes at the end of March. There is no plan for what happens next.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on the BBC World Service: this is London calling | Editorial
Editorial: With just seven weeks before its funding runs out, the UK’s greatest cultural asset and most trusted international news organisation must be supported
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:35 PM
if only we had a media and culture secretary @roberthutton.co.uk
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The BBC World Service is less than two months away from its funding running out.
What on earth is going on?
What on earth is going on?
February 15, 2026 at 9:08 PM
The BBC World Service is less than two months away from its funding running out.
What on earth is going on?
What on earth is going on?
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Oh, Daily Mail, never let history get in the way of a dramatic headline.
“Will Andrew become the first royal to go to prison?”
The Tower of London would like a word.
“Will Andrew become the first royal to go to prison?”
The Tower of London would like a word.
February 15, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Oh, Daily Mail, never let history get in the way of a dramatic headline.
“Will Andrew become the first royal to go to prison?”
The Tower of London would like a word.
“Will Andrew become the first royal to go to prison?”
The Tower of London would like a word.
I meant every word of this. I'm still blown away by that interview. Just extraordinary. Gisèle Pelicot's strength is so so impressive.
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social
Thank you so much Victoria for Gisèle Pelicot's interview & your sensitive & intelligent questionning. What an exceptional woman. Her strength & fortitude is remarkable. She is a true inspiration. Thank you to you & your team for an extraordinary interview.
Thank you so much Victoria for Gisèle Pelicot's interview & your sensitive & intelligent questionning. What an exceptional woman. Her strength & fortitude is remarkable. She is a true inspiration. Thank you to you & your team for an extraordinary interview.
February 15, 2026 at 10:55 PM
I meant every word of this. I'm still blown away by that interview. Just extraordinary. Gisèle Pelicot's strength is so so impressive.
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social
Thank you so much Victoria for Gisèle Pelicot's interview & your sensitive & intelligent questionning. What an exceptional woman. Her strength & fortitude is remarkable. She is a true inspiration. Thank you to you & your team for an extraordinary interview.
Thank you so much Victoria for Gisèle Pelicot's interview & your sensitive & intelligent questionning. What an exceptional woman. Her strength & fortitude is remarkable. She is a true inspiration. Thank you to you & your team for an extraordinary interview.
February 15, 2026 at 10:43 PM
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social
Thank you so much Victoria for Gisèle Pelicot's interview & your sensitive & intelligent questionning. What an exceptional woman. Her strength & fortitude is remarkable. She is a true inspiration. Thank you to you & your team for an extraordinary interview.
Thank you so much Victoria for Gisèle Pelicot's interview & your sensitive & intelligent questionning. What an exceptional woman. Her strength & fortitude is remarkable. She is a true inspiration. Thank you to you & your team for an extraordinary interview.
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“Women are proud of you, thank you”
Gisèle Pelicot becomes emotional as she responds to messages of support from women across France
The interview with this incredible woman is on BBC iplayer now (‘Gisele Pelicot - the Newsnight Interview’)
Gisèle Pelicot becomes emotional as she responds to messages of support from women across France
The interview with this incredible woman is on BBC iplayer now (‘Gisele Pelicot - the Newsnight Interview’)
February 14, 2026 at 2:36 PM
“Women are proud of you, thank you”
Gisèle Pelicot becomes emotional as she responds to messages of support from women across France
The interview with this incredible woman is on BBC iplayer now (‘Gisele Pelicot - the Newsnight Interview’)
Gisèle Pelicot becomes emotional as she responds to messages of support from women across France
The interview with this incredible woman is on BBC iplayer now (‘Gisele Pelicot - the Newsnight Interview’)