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ajpthomas.bsky.social
allison joy
@ajpthomas.bsky.social
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u.s history teacher; psl via detroit; nerd; childless cat lady; she/her
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today’s theme is frosty fun day- dress like a snowman. @agent8899.bsky.social suggested a white shirt with magic marker buttons. i did one step up. #holidayspirit #frosty
me in a snowman shirt. the shirt is white. there is a red and white stripped scarf around the neck. there are three large back buttons down the middle. there are various blue snowflakes around. the picture was taken at home because i totally forgot while at school. it was a long day. i am also posting this a day late because i’m all sorts of behind on my threads.
December 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
ajpthomas.bsky.social
how can a show end so hopeful and yet so sad? #merrilywerollalong
December 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
ajpthomas.bsky.social
today’s theme is mad about plaid- wear a flannel shirt. i feel like this shirt is perfect considering the show i’m going to this afternoon. #holidayspirit #merry
me in a t-shirt with the word “merry” written three times in a script down the center. the letters are colored in a buffalo plaid pattern. i am also wearing a sweater. i’m in my classroom. it was a long day.
December 5, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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today’s theme is christmas in july- santa meets summer. this is one of the first shirts i bought after moving to florida. #holidayspirit #florida
me wearing a green tank top that is designed like an “ugly christmas sweater” with a tree in the middle and the words “flockin’ around the christmas tree” down the middle. there are also two flamingos with yellow santa hats on each side of the tree.
December 4, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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winner:

10. violet-flavored sour hard candy (belgium)

ginger and orange? i tried but i couldn’t finish it. yuck. sorry.

i like this violet flavor. and the little bit of sour keeps it from being too sweet. also the flower design was so pretty.
close-up of the advent calendar bracket. in the match-up between #9 ginger-orange chew (indonesia) and #10 violet sour hard candy (belgium), #10 was the winner.
December 4, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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fifth match-up:

9. gem gem ginger candy chewy orange-flavored candy (indonesia)

vs.

10. la vraie violette de liege violet-flavored sour hard candies (belgium)
two candies are on an advent calendar box. #9 is a ginger-orange flavored chew from indonesia. #10 is a violet flavored sour hard candy from belgium.
December 4, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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today’s theme is winter wonderland- wear blue and white. this is the only shirt i have that fits the criteria. #holidayspirit
me in a ravenclaw dueling club t-shirt. the background of the shirt is navy blue while the writing is in white. there is a raven, crossed wands, a deathly hallow, and some laurel leaves.
December 3, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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winner:

8. chocolate with cappuccino crème filling (belgium)

never been a fan of caramel. didn’t like the soft outside/hard inside. also didn’t taste like chocolate.

the cappuccino tasted like a chocolate covered espresso bean. not just a hint of coffee but COFFEE. so good.
close up of the advent calendar candy bracket. in the match-up between #7 the soft caramel (u.k.) and #8 the cappuccino filled chocolate square (belgium) #8 was the winner. it will go up against #6 the chocolate crème filled square (belgium) in the next round.
December 3, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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fourth match-up:

7. walkers nonsense milk eclairs milk chocolate-flavored soft caramels (u.k)

vs.

8. the belgian dark cappuccino squared chocolate with cappuccino crème filling (belgium)
two candies are on top of an advent calendar box. #7 is a milk chocolate-flavored soft caramel from the u.k. #8 is a chocolate square with cappuccino crème filling from belgium.
December 3, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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today’s theme is spread holiday cheer- wear a sports jersey. so of course i have to support my red wings. #lgrw #holidayspirit
me wearing a detroit red wings jersey. the jersey is from one of the winter classics with a tan accent instead of white. also there are ties at the neck area that the everyday jerseys do not have.
December 2, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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winner:

6. chocolate squares with crème filling (belgium)

the strawberry gummy was great. like a gusher and popping bubble had a baby.

but the chocolate with the chocolate crème and the little bit of salt? so good.
close up of the advent calendar candy bracket. in the match-up between #5 strawberry gummy (indonesia) and #6 chocolate square with crème filling (belgium) #6 is the winner.
December 2, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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third match-up:

5. yupi jelicious strawberry-flavored gummies (indonesia)

vs.

6. the belgian milk slated brownie chocolate squares with crème filling (belgium)
there are two candies sitting on top of an advent calendar box. #5 is a strawberry gummy from indonesia. #6 is a chocolate-filled chocolate square from belgium.
December 2, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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i also totally forgot i changed my password before i left. so making sure i can login to stuff will be an extra challenge today.
December 1, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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winner:

3. fruity flavored chewy candy (italy)

it’s not really fair to put a fruit chew against a fudge. the fudge had a weird nutmeg (?) aftertaste i’m not a fan of.

the strawberry fruit chew was fine. i have lemon ones left. that may change future ratings.
close up of the advent calendar candy bracket. in the match-up between #3 the fruit chew (italy) and #4 the pudding fudge (u.k.) #3 was the winner. it will go up against #1 pomegranate jelly (greece) in the next round.
November 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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second match-up:

3. elah millefrutti toffè assorted flavored chewy candy (italy)

vs.

4. bristow’s christmas pudding fudge rich english sweet (u.k.)
there are two small candies sitting on top of an advent calendar box. #3 is a fruit (strawberry) toffee from italy. #4 is a pudding fudge from the u.k.
November 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM