Meli Kirk
@adventuresofmeli.bsky.social
aka CleoSmackya Jones in the Roller DerbyVerse or @thedecorativediary on IG. Parent (Human & Fur). Coffee Lover. Roller Derby Volunteer. Avid Reader. Haphazard Writer. Pretty Awesome.😎
There's always the "New Year, New Me" posts going around and I always say "not me, I'm staying the same." But baby, 2026... so much s**t is gonna change. Some people will be happy, some people will be mad.
But mainly, certain people should be scared. Very, very scared.
But mainly, certain people should be scared. Very, very scared.
December 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
There's always the "New Year, New Me" posts going around and I always say "not me, I'm staying the same." But baby, 2026... so much s**t is gonna change. Some people will be happy, some people will be mad.
But mainly, certain people should be scared. Very, very scared.
But mainly, certain people should be scared. Very, very scared.
Just sitting in the Chi looking at the snow while I organize my creative journaling supplies before I feed my sourdough starter to make some bread.
What are the rest of you Chicago folks doing today?
What are the rest of you Chicago folks doing today?
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Just sitting in the Chi looking at the snow while I organize my creative journaling supplies before I feed my sourdough starter to make some bread.
What are the rest of you Chicago folks doing today?
What are the rest of you Chicago folks doing today?
So I'm in the bathroom at work, minding my own business. I'm the ONLY one in there; I know I'm the only one there because I set off the motion lights. Plus... I checked.
THE FAUCET CAME ON BY ITSELF. 😶
I've watched too many horror movies. Finished up, washed my hands, got the hell out.
THE FAUCET CAME ON BY ITSELF. 😶
I've watched too many horror movies. Finished up, washed my hands, got the hell out.
July 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
So I'm in the bathroom at work, minding my own business. I'm the ONLY one in there; I know I'm the only one there because I set off the motion lights. Plus... I checked.
THE FAUCET CAME ON BY ITSELF. 😶
I've watched too many horror movies. Finished up, washed my hands, got the hell out.
THE FAUCET CAME ON BY ITSELF. 😶
I've watched too many horror movies. Finished up, washed my hands, got the hell out.
Sitting at work today (actually in the office and not WFH) like I wasn't just chilling in Nevada yesterday is wild.
July 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Sitting at work today (actually in the office and not WFH) like I wasn't just chilling in Nevada yesterday is wild.
It is July 15, the year of our Lord 2025 and 90°+ outside. Why am I looking at Peppermint Mocha and Pumpkin Spice shit? Too soon y'all... Too soon.
July 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
It is July 15, the year of our Lord 2025 and 90°+ outside. Why am I looking at Peppermint Mocha and Pumpkin Spice shit? Too soon y'all... Too soon.
Today is my first day back from vacation and I've just taken 2 meetings and have not even had coffee yet. *sigh*
July 15, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Today is my first day back from vacation and I've just taken 2 meetings and have not even had coffee yet. *sigh*
A double rainbow reminds us that sometimes life rewards us twice over when we least expect it. The first arc symbolizes clarity and promise, while the second, more subtle arc, is a gentle reminder of the unexpected blessings that await us. 🌈
Such a perfect way to end Pride Month.
Such a perfect way to end Pride Month.
July 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM
A double rainbow reminds us that sometimes life rewards us twice over when we least expect it. The first arc symbolizes clarity and promise, while the second, more subtle arc, is a gentle reminder of the unexpected blessings that await us. 🌈
Such a perfect way to end Pride Month.
Such a perfect way to end Pride Month.
I'm finally leaving WordPress after a million years and heading over to Substack. Feel free to check out my first post and subscribe.
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June 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Me to my kids this morning:
"I regret the day I pushed you outta my clownhole."
Happy Mother's Day, y'all. 💐
"I regret the day I pushed you outta my clownhole."
Happy Mother's Day, y'all. 💐
May 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Me to my kids this morning:
"I regret the day I pushed you outta my clownhole."
Happy Mother's Day, y'all. 💐
"I regret the day I pushed you outta my clownhole."
Happy Mother's Day, y'all. 💐
It takes me time & a half to watch a movie at home because my family don't know how to leave me the f**k alone.
Movie runtime 1 hr 42 mi. Started at 3. Finished at 630.
Movie runtime 1 hr 42 mi. Started at 3. Finished at 630.
May 3, 2025 at 11:53 PM
It takes me time & a half to watch a movie at home because my family don't know how to leave me the f**k alone.
Movie runtime 1 hr 42 mi. Started at 3. Finished at 630.
Movie runtime 1 hr 42 mi. Started at 3. Finished at 630.
I had the luxury of sleeping until noon today.
Did I have stuff I was supposed to do? Yep. But my mental health and rest was more important than whatever was supposed to be happening.
Did I have stuff I was supposed to do? Yep. But my mental health and rest was more important than whatever was supposed to be happening.
April 27, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I had the luxury of sleeping until noon today.
Did I have stuff I was supposed to do? Yep. But my mental health and rest was more important than whatever was supposed to be happening.
Did I have stuff I was supposed to do? Yep. But my mental health and rest was more important than whatever was supposed to be happening.
I'm going to need the cat that is in *my* office to stop side-eyeing me for waking her up every time I'm in a meeting. You have a whole house to sleep in; *you* picked this room, ma'am.
April 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I'm going to need the cat that is in *my* office to stop side-eyeing me for waking her up every time I'm in a meeting. You have a whole house to sleep in; *you* picked this room, ma'am.
This is your sign to eat some real food.
(This is also my sign to go eat some real food)
(This is also my sign to go eat some real food)
April 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This is your sign to eat some real food.
(This is also my sign to go eat some real food)
(This is also my sign to go eat some real food)
I'm so sick of hearing about TweedleDumb and TweedleDummer fuxking up the country.
April 14, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I'm so sick of hearing about TweedleDumb and TweedleDummer fuxking up the country.
My "last day of the tournament"Derby selfie. Thank you Kalamazoo Roller Deby for a great tournament weekend! #ktownsmackdown
April 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
My "last day of the tournament"Derby selfie. Thank you Kalamazoo Roller Deby for a great tournament weekend! #ktownsmackdown
Reposted by Meli Kirk
Orange cats are straight from the devil.
April 8, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Orange cats are straight from the devil.
Reposted by Meli Kirk
Reminder:
All
People
Had
To
Do
Was
Fill
In
A
Little
Oval
Next
To
The
Smart
Black
Lady’s
Name.
All
People
Had
To
Do
Was
Fill
In
A
Little
Oval
Next
To
The
Smart
Black
Lady’s
Name.
April 7, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Reminder:
All
People
Had
To
Do
Was
Fill
In
A
Little
Oval
Next
To
The
Smart
Black
Lady’s
Name.
All
People
Had
To
Do
Was
Fill
In
A
Little
Oval
Next
To
The
Smart
Black
Lady’s
Name.
Why is it always the good people who get screwed over the most? I'm so tired of it.
April 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Why is it always the good people who get screwed over the most? I'm so tired of it.
Is my mental health the greatest right now? No.
Am I doing anything to fix it? Also no.
I need to get better at taking my meds, y'all.
Am I doing anything to fix it? Also no.
I need to get better at taking my meds, y'all.
April 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Is my mental health the greatest right now? No.
Am I doing anything to fix it? Also no.
I need to get better at taking my meds, y'all.
Am I doing anything to fix it? Also no.
I need to get better at taking my meds, y'all.
I wrote a thing! Check it out, and I hope to see you at @chicago-style.bsky.social's first game on April 19!
Finding My Place on the Track: Why Roller Derby Officiating Is My Happy Place by CleoSmackYa Jones
CSRD Director of Officials, CleoSmackYa Jones, details how she found her place within the Chicago roller derby community and why officials, both on skates and off, are so important to the long term su...
www.chicagostylerollerderby.com
April 3, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I wrote a thing! Check it out, and I hope to see you at @chicago-style.bsky.social's first game on April 19!
Listen to @unstoppablejrt10.bsky.social . Don't be like me, eating your first meal of the day at damn near 3 pm.
April 3, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Listen to @unstoppablejrt10.bsky.social . Don't be like me, eating your first meal of the day at damn near 3 pm.
Woke up to 3 of my cats yelling at me for no reason. If that's not a sign to go back to bed, I don't know what is.
February 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Woke up to 3 of my cats yelling at me for no reason. If that's not a sign to go back to bed, I don't know what is.
If you're in or around the Chicagoland/Roselle area on March 10, come hang out with me and learn all about Officiating with @chicago-style.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
If you're in or around the Chicagoland/Roselle area on March 10, come hang out with me and learn all about Officiating with @chicago-style.bsky.social
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February 12, 2025 at 10:44 PM