Victoria Parkinson
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Victoria Parkinson
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Sometimes a metadata and systems librarian in a London uni. Mostly playing board games, reading sci-fi and fantasy, and crafting--sewing, crochet, embroidery. Learning how to do cryptic crosswords and to knit.
Yikes, I had no idea it was illegal and quite often do it before binning my coffee cup or repacking my reusable cup. The drain is also where the soapy water from washing my car ends up when it runs off the car.
October 22, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Did you make the bag? That looks so practical.
October 17, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Me too!! I'm rarely delicious at home, but I seem to be some sort of feast here
September 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Well, Siena is a bit smaller but still has a lot to see, so not sure that helps your poor feet 😂
September 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Yes! Just done a hostel in Florence and now heading to Siena. Could have spent a lot longer in Florence, there's a lot to see.
September 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
I have been holding off until I have time to properly devour it--hopefully this weekend!
August 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Me too, and your reply reminded me to book somewhere to stay! 😂 A couple of days in Florence and then a couple in Siena to make sure I have time for some sightseeing 😁
August 17, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Yes! I did read this one and very much enjoyed it.
August 15, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Ooh I didn't but I'll have a look, thank you! I'm referring to is the primo one but same vendor so I imagine similar-- everything gets an AI now.
August 15, 2025 at 10:02 AM
That's where it being punny comes in! 😁 I agree, I don't think the badge is motivation in itself, but as a potential conversation starter or to show what I've done, I think it beats digital. For me the best rewards apart from the learning itself, are a recognised certificate or qualification.
July 17, 2025 at 10:54 AM
I'd be much more interested in a real, physical badge! 😂 I don't see any point in a digital badge--who is ever going to see it? If the badge can also be punny, that's a bonus.
July 17, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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July 6, 2025 at 9:53 AM
If it helps, I find the screen doesn't really lend itself to getting distracted because mine is black and white (so hard to get distracted by videos, etc) and I've only loaded the ebook apps on it.
June 15, 2025 at 9:52 AM
I have a Boox, which is actually an epaper tablet running android. This means I can have the Kindle, Libby, and Google ebook apps on there. As a vendor-neutral ebook reader it works well for me and that's all I use it for. However for full disclosure, this: www.mozillafoundation.org/en/privacyno...
June 15, 2025 at 9:37 AM