those who read my posts a while about the whole "processed foods" dilemma, this person has summed it up so succinctly; using the term "ultra-processed" doesn't make sense because it doesn't help us define what is healthy or unhealthy.

Today, 144 years ago, 1600 Crown troops invaded a pacifist settlement that was the centre of resistance against British colonialism. The leaders were arrested, the settlement sacked, the people violated. For many in Aotearoa, November 5th is Parihaka Day, or Te Rā o te Pāhua: The Day of Plunder.

fuck fireworks and read this thread instead. don't forget the pākehā invaders also salted the land out of spite towards the end so māori crops would fail.

I'm interested by the term "processed food", because if you think about it, it just means something has been processed (duh), therefore pretty much everything we eat or drink is processed, unless you are on a raw diet (uncooked nuts, veges, seeds,meat). Once cooked, the ingredient is now processed.

@reverendjasmine.bsky.social just had my Calyx call, and I am good to go! I'm so excited to have this all easily available, I hope I can afford it 🙃

When you download subtitles for a movie, and it just says "(Woman speaking Russian)" 🫠

imagine paying $2,700 for a headboard!

I really want to get a new kitten, but it seems all the adoption places in Auckland have only a tiny number available, or none at all... Some ONLY have a Facebook page - wtf‽ (I don't have, nor want, a FB account). I'm so upset, I really want a new familiar to help keep me company...

Very surprised not to see any news about last night's electrical storm. I have never seen so much lighting in my life, I swear! Came downstairs about 1:30-2am, and it was every second or two. It was awesome (in the true definition of the word)!

Went to the park on Saturday to play some badminton. In the tree next to us, a little tauhou/waxeye came to say hello. They seemed very interested in me (maybe the colours on my mask); it replied to me when I spoke to it, and it got closer, and closer, tilting its head to get a good look. Magical!

Lil meowboy. Photo from my collection ca. 1950s.

Another ridiculous suggestion by Microsoft Word.

I swear real estate agents tell their clients to paint everything white and pull down their curtains before advertising; it's ridiculous. Yes, I can see myself living in your white box with no warmth and neighbours looking in all day and night.

5:30 and I haven't been able to sleep. I feel tired and close my eyes, but nothing happens except music and shit in my mind. I love music... maybe I should stop listening to it for a bit to see if my sleep improves 😂

Best dressed couple. Photo from my collection, no date/info.

"Because men, like three-cornered tarts, are deceitful. They are very pleasing to the eye, but on closer acquaintanceship prove hollow and state, consisting chiefly of puff, with a minimum of sweetness, and an unconquerable propensity to disagree with one." Miss Emaline Lawrence, 1889

we used to have stable boys. And now we have unstable boys

Doctors lie www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Email from Trade Me: Inspiration starts here (subtitle: Unique and trending items are...) EXPLORE NEW PICKS Edwin, here are some listing you might like. -CAT RESCUE CHCH - Ready For Adoption Lotus Flower -Bombay kittens -Pedigree Snow Lynx Bengals -Kitty Kingdom - BELLA and WINSTON Nice items 🤔

lololol Watching M3GAN 2.0 and then see the old façade from the apartment building I used to live in, Auckland CBD 😂 And fun fact, before they turned the back of this into an apartment building, my Nana worked in the office that was here, in the 1940s.

I need to get away from the city. I am tired of the noise: perpetual renovations; unnecessary landscaping (nothing is growing!); noisy neighbours, dogs, yelling, stomping. I am tired of the light. I crave darkness. I want spend time with the birds, and the trees; overgrown fields; and starry nights.

I have a lot of records, and I prefer to buy the unique, colour versions. If there's one that's only available somewhere, verses a colour one available everywhere, I will try get that one unique one. I keep record of all my records on Discogs, and I was wondering whether some of my old ones were....

fuck this world

I find it interesting (🙄) seeing the comments defending NOT recognising Palestine, by saying that there's hostages (~150?) held, so it achieves just what Hamas want - legitimisation. HOWEVER, what they don't ever mention is the literal THOUSANDS+(!!!!) of Palestinians being held hostage by Israel.

We want both states to have peace and security… well apart from the one state which we today confirmed we are not sure when we want to or if we want to recognise. But both states… I mean this is incoherent.

I think that a lot of people, these days, don't understand how to use the term "POV". This is "Point Of View", and is supposed to be first person, not third person 😒 If you don't understand what I mean, I can't help you 🙃

Have not been able to log in here for over a week as I cruised in Europe. Here are some street cats for you!

I love these so much - I really want to explore our streets in detail, to know what houses remain, what extant buildings were used for, discover interesting details.... In this image, I thought it was fun to see there's a windmill off Symonds Street, and seeing the Grafton Bridge nearby.

wompwomp didn't get the library job. not even an interview or conversation 🤷🏻

I think maybe sometimes companies don't need to send emails every day.

Bursting with outrage at what British imperialism inflicted on the Māori people, MARAMA is an anticolonial spin on a classic Gothic tale. Taratoa Stappard's feature debut had its world premiere at #TIFF50, and here's my review for The Film Experience: thefilmexperience.net/blog/2025/9/...

There's an ad on TV for a L'Oréal Paris product, and they have dubbed over GILLIAN ANDERSON with a British voice. GILLIAN FUCKING ANDERSON. Did they think we wouldn't be able to understand her, maybe?

Omfg our stupid government wanted to "pay tribute" to this random overseas git, despite having absolutely no ties to us, or our government. Luckily those in the House with brains blocked it. No more news for me. I can't wait for this epoch to end.

Too much news and attention to this one person, and not enough on more important matters - such as genocide and our governments not doing enough (among other issues).

I dread to think what other people are paying for electricity. I got an email to check we're on the right energy profile. Low Energy User (what we are currently on) is if you use <8,000kWh/annum, and Standard Energy User is >8,000kWh/a. Between Feb and August, we used 1,539kWh....

I’m hyperventilating. Our country could actually be this iconic if useless white men weren’t running it.

I have Jury Duty in a couple of weeks... I am not so nervous about the duty itself, but having to get there. The reimburse public transport or parking, but taxis are for special consideration only. So I've had to purchase a new HOP card to take the bus; however, now the buses don't go near the court

dead man walking

This is what 36 looks like. Happy Birthday Me! I am thankful for my hairline/thick beautiful hair, and my natural, full lips! Oh, and my husband @fatherrjon! Here's to another 36 🥳

This feels like a spot of good news www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

It's National Poetry Day, and I haven't written properly in ages because *gestures wildly*; there's a couple things that close at the end of the month that I wanted to submit to, but each time I think about it, I recoil. I crave recognition, and appreciation - but am perpetually let down...

the world is going to helllll Microsoft Word telling me "you're number five" should be "your number five" 😭 NO BITCHHH. Do I have to stop using contractions and just type "you are" every time, so people know it's correct‽‽

Love this accurate description 🤡

I applied for a job o_O It's only three days a week, which I feel is [hopefully] manageable. You could probably call it entry level, at a LIBRARY! I really think my experience and skills really fit what they ask, so WE WILL SEEE.

SPICY KITTY: New tiny cross-stitch available at Subversive Cross Stitch! Kit: subversivecrossstitch.com/products/min... Pdf: subversivecrossstitch.com/products/pdf...

“None Of These Books Are Obscene”: Judge Strikes Down Much of Florida’s Book Ban Bill This is a big win for intellectual freedom and will have big implications in other ongoing lawsuits and future laws aiming to ban books. bookriot.com/penguin-rand...

rest day today, since my muscles hurt