Melissa
@catching-tigers.bsky.social
For better or worse, I'm the kind of person who reads ALL the signage at museums.
Casual gamer. 🐶🐶🐶. Often lost in a Rabbit Hole. Human costume-owning Bridge Troll. Rediscovering a love for cooking, books, and anime. Childfree. Secretly kinda lame.
Casual gamer. 🐶🐶🐶. Often lost in a Rabbit Hole. Human costume-owning Bridge Troll. Rediscovering a love for cooking, books, and anime. Childfree. Secretly kinda lame.
Thought of the day: Mendel recorded, organized, and analyzed data for 20k plants without the use of digital technology, yet I frequently misplace my grocery list and other paper notes.
May 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Thought of the day: Mendel recorded, organized, and analyzed data for 20k plants without the use of digital technology, yet I frequently misplace my grocery list and other paper notes.
Have you ever chased a grape around your bedroom floor yelling, "That's not for you...." not because you're worried it'll hurt them, but because if HE gets one, then obviously THEY need one?
I mean, just because one grape isn't going to kill them doesn't mean I'm going to purposely give them one.
I mean, just because one grape isn't going to kill them doesn't mean I'm going to purposely give them one.
March 10, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Have you ever chased a grape around your bedroom floor yelling, "That's not for you...." not because you're worried it'll hurt them, but because if HE gets one, then obviously THEY need one?
I mean, just because one grape isn't going to kill them doesn't mean I'm going to purposely give them one.
I mean, just because one grape isn't going to kill them doesn't mean I'm going to purposely give them one.
The cost of eggs has gotten ridiculous, so now I check the price before I go to the grocery store to avoid the embarrassment of having a fit in the aisle.
February 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The cost of eggs has gotten ridiculous, so now I check the price before I go to the grocery store to avoid the embarrassment of having a fit in the aisle.
Derpity derp derp
February 15, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Derpity derp derp
I just wrote my address so many times for the wedding invitations that I almost misspelled my last name on at least five occasions and I'm fairly convinced that I made up the name of my city. It may as well read "(-$_-()##@_&)/," for all the meaning it now holds 😅 At least it's done, though. Task ☑️
February 14, 2025 at 8:19 AM
I just wrote my address so many times for the wedding invitations that I almost misspelled my last name on at least five occasions and I'm fairly convinced that I made up the name of my city. It may as well read "(-$_-()##@_&)/," for all the meaning it now holds 😅 At least it's done, though. Task ☑️
DD: we're out of the apple donuts
Me: oh, there's gonna be a meltdown 😮💨
DD: picky kid?
Me: huh? Oh, no. That donut was for me 😅
DD: 👀🧐😳
DD2: *from the back* girl, I feel that
Me: see? she gets it
Me: oh, there's gonna be a meltdown 😮💨
DD: picky kid?
Me: huh? Oh, no. That donut was for me 😅
DD: 👀🧐😳
DD2: *from the back* girl, I feel that
Me: see? she gets it
February 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
DD: we're out of the apple donuts
Me: oh, there's gonna be a meltdown 😮💨
DD: picky kid?
Me: huh? Oh, no. That donut was for me 😅
DD: 👀🧐😳
DD2: *from the back* girl, I feel that
Me: see? she gets it
Me: oh, there's gonna be a meltdown 😮💨
DD: picky kid?
Me: huh? Oh, no. That donut was for me 😅
DD: 👀🧐😳
DD2: *from the back* girl, I feel that
Me: see? she gets it
Few things exasperate me more than receiving a message that my package can't be delivered because the gate cannot be opened. There's a lanyard that attaches from one side to the other because of the dogs; it's a simple clip. 9/10 delivery drivers succeed. I think 1/10 do not even attempt. 🙄
February 4, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Few things exasperate me more than receiving a message that my package can't be delivered because the gate cannot be opened. There's a lanyard that attaches from one side to the other because of the dogs; it's a simple clip. 9/10 delivery drivers succeed. I think 1/10 do not even attempt. 🙄
What should I have been doing? Studying.
What was I ACTUALLY doing? Screaming about "zombie reindeer" and "aggro armored cows."
Next session? Exploring the angry cow fortress. Y'know... Since there's still not a cow level in D4.
(Yes, the photos are from my phone; I didn't want to die for a SS.)
What was I ACTUALLY doing? Screaming about "zombie reindeer" and "aggro armored cows."
Next session? Exploring the angry cow fortress. Y'know... Since there's still not a cow level in D4.
(Yes, the photos are from my phone; I didn't want to die for a SS.)
January 31, 2025 at 6:04 AM
What should I have been doing? Studying.
What was I ACTUALLY doing? Screaming about "zombie reindeer" and "aggro armored cows."
Next session? Exploring the angry cow fortress. Y'know... Since there's still not a cow level in D4.
(Yes, the photos are from my phone; I didn't want to die for a SS.)
What was I ACTUALLY doing? Screaming about "zombie reindeer" and "aggro armored cows."
Next session? Exploring the angry cow fortress. Y'know... Since there's still not a cow level in D4.
(Yes, the photos are from my phone; I didn't want to die for a SS.)
After a very long break from reading, I started again several months back. Some were audiobooks (A), others were e-books, but ALL of them were a return to my love of stories.
Thanks, Libby.
Thanks, Libby.
January 14, 2025 at 7:36 AM
After a very long break from reading, I started again several months back. Some were audiobooks (A), others were e-books, but ALL of them were a return to my love of stories.
Thanks, Libby.
Thanks, Libby.
I thought I'd placed a hold on Onyx Storm after I'd read Fourth Wing. CERTAINLY, I'd placed the hold after reading Iron Flame, right? Negative.
My library has ordered ONE digital copy. Here's to hoping that the vast majority of the 570 OTHER holds cancel or don't claim 😅🤦♀️
My library has ordered ONE digital copy. Here's to hoping that the vast majority of the 570 OTHER holds cancel or don't claim 😅🤦♀️
January 14, 2025 at 7:08 AM
I thought I'd placed a hold on Onyx Storm after I'd read Fourth Wing. CERTAINLY, I'd placed the hold after reading Iron Flame, right? Negative.
My library has ordered ONE digital copy. Here's to hoping that the vast majority of the 570 OTHER holds cancel or don't claim 😅🤦♀️
My library has ordered ONE digital copy. Here's to hoping that the vast majority of the 570 OTHER holds cancel or don't claim 😅🤦♀️
"How much garlic should I use?"
Measure with your heart, fam 🥰
Measure with your heart, fam 🥰
January 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
"How much garlic should I use?"
Measure with your heart, fam 🥰
Measure with your heart, fam 🥰
Current exasperation:
I've a job offer contingent on the results of a background check. The company in charge of running it has requested ME to provide proof of 3 different jobs from 2015-2024. What? 😅 The REAL kicker? It's the same company that ran the check for one of those jobs ~3 years ago 🤦♀️
I've a job offer contingent on the results of a background check. The company in charge of running it has requested ME to provide proof of 3 different jobs from 2015-2024. What? 😅 The REAL kicker? It's the same company that ran the check for one of those jobs ~3 years ago 🤦♀️
January 9, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Current exasperation:
I've a job offer contingent on the results of a background check. The company in charge of running it has requested ME to provide proof of 3 different jobs from 2015-2024. What? 😅 The REAL kicker? It's the same company that ran the check for one of those jobs ~3 years ago 🤦♀️
I've a job offer contingent on the results of a background check. The company in charge of running it has requested ME to provide proof of 3 different jobs from 2015-2024. What? 😅 The REAL kicker? It's the same company that ran the check for one of those jobs ~3 years ago 🤦♀️
Yesterday, I saw someone show up for an interview in pajama pants, a hoodie, and Crocs. CROCS, y'all! 🤣🤣🤣 I shouldn't have been surprised, though; about 15 years ago, I was reading through a dress code policy and noticed swimwear was prohibited. Why? Someone ACTUALLY came to work in a bikini top....
January 1, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Yesterday, I saw someone show up for an interview in pajama pants, a hoodie, and Crocs. CROCS, y'all! 🤣🤣🤣 I shouldn't have been surprised, though; about 15 years ago, I was reading through a dress code policy and noticed swimwear was prohibited. Why? Someone ACTUALLY came to work in a bikini top....
Often yelled in my house:
Where did my clothes go?
Are you laying on my leggings?
WHY is my shirt on the floor?!
BRUH, I was gonna WEAR THAT!
Response?
If I scrunch this a little smaller and make myself a bit bigger, there's no proof. [cue pancake sploot] Nothing to see. Move along.
Culprit:
Where did my clothes go?
Are you laying on my leggings?
WHY is my shirt on the floor?!
BRUH, I was gonna WEAR THAT!
Response?
If I scrunch this a little smaller and make myself a bit bigger, there's no proof. [cue pancake sploot] Nothing to see. Move along.
Culprit:
December 27, 2024 at 4:25 AM
Often yelled in my house:
Where did my clothes go?
Are you laying on my leggings?
WHY is my shirt on the floor?!
BRUH, I was gonna WEAR THAT!
Response?
If I scrunch this a little smaller and make myself a bit bigger, there's no proof. [cue pancake sploot] Nothing to see. Move along.
Culprit:
Where did my clothes go?
Are you laying on my leggings?
WHY is my shirt on the floor?!
BRUH, I was gonna WEAR THAT!
Response?
If I scrunch this a little smaller and make myself a bit bigger, there's no proof. [cue pancake sploot] Nothing to see. Move along.
Culprit:
What a year, indeed 😅
December 13, 2024 at 12:49 AM
What a year, indeed 😅
I've been struggling with katakana, because I can't remember all of the characters to practice on my own. Then I discovered the "Japanese alphabet" song. Now I'm UNSTOPPABLE! By that, I mean that I can't get it out of my head and will annoyingly break into ain't anytime my brain goes idle 😅 Run away
December 5, 2024 at 5:33 PM
I've been struggling with katakana, because I can't remember all of the characters to practice on my own. Then I discovered the "Japanese alphabet" song. Now I'm UNSTOPPABLE! By that, I mean that I can't get it out of my head and will annoyingly break into ain't anytime my brain goes idle 😅 Run away
Pig went to NC State today, to participate in a clinical study. Post-sedation, he was confused enough to think the statue was real, and he had major concerns when I loaded him back into the car 😅
November 26, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Pig went to NC State today, to participate in a clinical study. Post-sedation, he was confused enough to think the statue was real, and he had major concerns when I loaded him back into the car 😅
I found this gem while wandering the Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park in Raleigh, NC. I'm case anyone was wondering, of COURSE, I took the time to swing.
November 26, 2024 at 6:18 PM
I found this gem while wandering the Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park in Raleigh, NC. I'm case anyone was wondering, of COURSE, I took the time to swing.
Very cute buck. Very tolerant. 12/10 would recommend to meet in the woods.
November 25, 2024 at 5:59 PM
Very cute buck. Very tolerant. 12/10 would recommend to meet in the woods.
I haven't baked a pie in such a long time, I forgot how long they take to cool 🤦♀️ it's been 2+ hours and they are still not room temp. First ever pecan pie, new (to me) recipe on the pumpkin.
November 24, 2024 at 3:23 AM
I haven't baked a pie in such a long time, I forgot how long they take to cool 🤦♀️ it's been 2+ hours and they are still not room temp. First ever pecan pie, new (to me) recipe on the pumpkin.
And they call it puppy love 🎶
November 23, 2024 at 2:56 PM
And they call it puppy love 🎶
Reposted by Melissa
If you are a trans person in Illinois arrested, harassed, or discriminated against for using a public bathroom, I can represent you pro bono. Email me at sheryl@weikallaw.com.
November 21, 2024 at 3:42 AM
If you are a trans person in Illinois arrested, harassed, or discriminated against for using a public bathroom, I can represent you pro bono. Email me at sheryl@weikallaw.com.
At paragon ~200, I've only found 2 tributes of ascendence. We ran through to level 3 without a problem but were running short on time. Didn't realize we'd hit attunement 4 until after we got to the next altar. Couch co-op partner had controller lag. Failed by ~2 sec. Absolute tragedy 😭
#diablo4
#diablo4
November 20, 2024 at 5:46 AM
At paragon ~200, I've only found 2 tributes of ascendence. We ran through to level 3 without a problem but were running short on time. Didn't realize we'd hit attunement 4 until after we got to the next altar. Couch co-op partner had controller lag. Failed by ~2 sec. Absolute tragedy 😭
#diablo4
#diablo4
Earlier today, I saw Dragon Ball Daima is on Netflix. Tonight, I'm wondering HOW much of an AH I would be if I started watching it by myself? 🤔
November 19, 2024 at 1:20 AM
Earlier today, I saw Dragon Ball Daima is on Netflix. Tonight, I'm wondering HOW much of an AH I would be if I started watching it by myself? 🤔
Ash's got them 🎶Boots with the fur 🎶
November 19, 2024 at 1:12 AM
Ash's got them 🎶Boots with the fur 🎶