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Alex
@alexharpin.bsky.social
1.8K followers 1.5K following 680 posts
She/they.
Autistic.
Also talk about my experience with OCD, eating disorders, Axial Spondyloarthritis.
Kiwi-Brit 🇪🇺 in London, England.
Librarian.
Interests: nature, animals, my cuddly family.
Lifelong vegetarian.
All views are my own.
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And a photo of me while we were out for dinner one evening 😊
A photo of me wearing a red and blue jumper and my black framed glasses. I’m sitting on a beige booth with a picture and lamps behind.
November 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Long weekend in Berlin. Such a wonderful experience. Really interesting and we had a great time. Looking forward to going back sometime! Too many photos but here’s a little selection ❤️
A photo taken in Tiergarten. Photo shows lots of trees with all the beautiful autumnal colours 🍂 Brandenburg Gate on a cold but fine day. It was very busy with lots of people in the area for sightseeing and the NFL Berlin. Photo of the Fernsehturm (TV Tower) in the late afternoon at sunset.
November 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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And this one! Enjoying a Cyprus coffee for the first time in the Troodos Mountains.
A photo of me drinking a Cyprus coffee, sitting at a café in the Troodos Mountains. I’m wearing a white t-shirt with a tiger on it, blue shorts, a tiger hat, and sunglasses. There’s a lovely blue sky with a couple of small clouds. It was a very hot day.
September 20, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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My partner and I have just got back from a wonderful holiday back in beautiful Paphos, Cyprus. So many fantastic memories, too many photos to share but I think this one is perfect for now. Will miss that glorious blue sky we enjoyed every day. A combination of exploring and relaxation, perfect ❤️
Landscape photo taken in Paphos Archaeological Park showing the Odeon in front of the Lighthouse, with a beautiful blue sky.
September 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Lovely sunny stroll around Lambeth in London earlier. Here is The Oval cricket stadium in the beautiful sunshine ☀️
Landscape photo of The Oval cricket stadium in London. It’s a beautiful sunny day with no clouds in sight.
August 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Fun trip on the cable car for the first time. Return from North Greenwich. Great views of London and the River Thames.
View from the cable car. You can see some other cable cars going across the river. There are several high rise buildings next to the landing site. View of the O2 and surrounding areas and the River Thames from the cable car.
July 29, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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I love this section of my local park, it’s really pretty. I was the only one there when I went today which was just perfect 💚
A landscape photo of a circular flower display in a park in London. There is a green lawn with a variety of colourful plants in a circle. There are some green park benches behind and many green trees.
July 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Something I love about London is so many areas have lots of trees, it’s green and leafy, that you can almost forget you’re in London when in these beautiful green spaces 💚
A photo taken from a balcony in London overlooking many gorgeous green trees. In the distance is a church and several buildings. It’s sunny but with lots of thick clouds.
July 17, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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I’ve been going through old photos and found this one which has to be one of my favourites of me. On holiday in Malta about 8 years ago. Beautiful setting and I was in my element.
A photo of me, a white woman with shoulder length light brown hair and glasses, wearing a red floral dress, smiling and sitting at a restaurant by the sea in Malta.
July 12, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Back in London after a wonderful time away to see family in beautiful Cumbria. Such a lovely area 💚
A landscape photo of a river in Cumbria surrounded by green trees and lush green grass. It was a warm day with intermittent clouds and sun.
July 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Rather dramatic downpour with a thunderstorm this afternoon. Thanks to a building doorway which we took shelter under while walking down the street!
July 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Love our balcony so much, our little outdoor space that becomes where we spend most of our time in the summer months 💚
A landscape photo of purple verbena in a green plant pot on our balcony ledge. In the background are many green trees and a church. It is a sunny day with a few clouds.
June 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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I’ve heard a lot about school proms lately and I’m remembering mine over 20 years ago. I can’t say I really enjoyed it, as social situations heightened anxiety for me and still do, but I loved my dress, it was really pretty!
A photo of me at my school ball over 20 years ago. I’m wearing a purple dress with my nails painted a similar colour. My hair has been curled. I’m sitting on a red pouffe in front of a fireplace with green tiles.
June 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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I’m not sure I can think of a better evening than a warm one sitting out on the balcony relaxing among all our lovely plants, such as our very pretty hydrangea 💚
A photo of a hydrangea with white flowers in a terracotta pot on a balcony. There are some lights around the balcony giving the flowers a pinkish colour.
June 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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I even had a sunny train journey! Take me back please 😉
A photo of me, a white woman with short light brown hair, sitting on a train. I’m wearing headphones, sunglasses, and a denim jacket. In the background are lots of trees and a sunny, blue sky.
May 17, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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I’ve just come back from a wonderful break away visiting my parents in beautiful Cumbria. Lots of lovely country walks. A very welcome break from London. The weather was superb too. Sunny and warm every day. Went too quickly that’s the only thing!
A photo of a river in Cumbria. It’s a sunny day with a perfect blue sky and the river is very low; there are many rocks visible. Lots of green trees surround the river.
May 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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I’ve noticed LUSH have launched a #TransRights and #AntiHate campaign, and I very much support this. It’s grabbed my attention every day. I also dream of headlines like these instead of the ones we see today.
Photo from a LUSH window shop in London. There is a big sign saying “Daily De-Stress. Imagine a world where these are the headlines”. Underneath this: some trees with a sign saying “The UK. A save haven for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers.” A bus with “hate crimes at historic low”. A surf board with the words “GPs on board with gender affirming care”. Two people sitting on a bench, one wearing a t-shirt with “I love my trans kid”. A bag next to them with “Basic trans healthcare in the bag” and a book with the title “More than 2 genders celebrated”. A sign saying “Trans youth living their truth”. A news headline about “UK leads on trans rights. Good news”. A poster with “New housing communities for older LGBTQ+ people”. And a headline saying “Unrealistic waiting times trashed”.
April 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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I’ve been loving the longer daylight and warmer weather and enjoying little walks along the canal 💚
Photo shows a canal in London with some large white buildings and green trees in the background. It’s a warm, sunny day with just a few clouds. The trees are reflecting in the water.
April 2, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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I decided to take a detour this evening to go into the park to admire the beautiful sunset instead of going straight home from the station. I think I might do this more often on fine days like today as I found it really soothing and uplifting. A lovely way to decompress at the end of the day.
A gorgeous sunset behind some trees in a park. The photo is quite dark but there are some trees and buildings with a green lawn in front. The sky is clear.
March 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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More beautiful blossom 🌸 slightly different weather from the other day!
A stunning display of pink blossom in a square in Central London. There are some tall buildings and a church in the background. It’s a very cloudy day.
March 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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All the gorgeous blossom is really helping to lift me up right now 🌸
Pretty pink blossom in The City of London. There are some tall buildings in the background and a lovely blue sky with no clouds at all.
March 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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My friend for the last few days ❤️
A tabby cat with a bushy tail snuggled up next to me on a sofa. I’m wearing a grey jumper and blue joggers.
March 2, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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I think this photo sums up my wonderful time up north with my parents. Peaceful walks in the countryside, lots of rest, a nice escape. Always goes too quickly though 💚
A river with several rocks in it and trees surrounding it. It’s a sunny day with a lovely blue sky and just a few clouds. There is a green field on the right hand side.
March 2, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Not a cloud in the sky. It’s a beautiful wintry day today ☀️
A landscape photo of a lovely blue sky with some trees that have lost all their leaves. It’s a very cold day but sunny.
January 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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I could’ve admired this view all day (if it wasn’t so cold!), absolutely love the reflection of the lights on the water ❤️
Photo taken from Excel London late afternoon.
View from Excel London, with lots of city buildings and the TFL Cable Car in the distance, with a yacht on the right hand side. White, red and purple lights are reflecting on the water.
January 3, 2025 at 6:53 PM