Had a guy at one of those charity stands at the mall tell me I looked so unfriendly this morning. I was polite but I guess I gave off please don't engage me in conversation vibes. I usually have headphones on when I'm out and about, today I didn't and get called unfriendly.

Not a great photo but I was super stoked to see the swan babies today on the way to work. Also bonus magpie photo

Fuck ACT, Fuck New Zealand First, Fuck National!

@ajwhiteauthor.bsky.social look what was on the recent releases table at my local library (in Auckland, New Zealand)

Getting a MRI on Friday so hopefully fingers crossed I finally can find out what is wrong with my foot because the constant pain sucks.

I love this anthology!

10 years of fucking awesome art from a top notch human. I remember the first time I met Pepper in person, @rabble.bsky.social and I were fangirling so much! Pepper's tees have constant rotation in my outfits and I look forward to snuggling into this hoodie in colder months.

First day back at work after my medical leave. It was exhausting and my foot felt pretty sore by the end of my shift. But it was nice to see workmates.

Doing a big clean up and clear out of my bookshelves because they're chaotic and very hard to find things on. Also I've got books on there from many many years ago that I can't remember why I got them.

On the blog this week I've dusted off an oldie-but-a-goodie and given it a re-vamp 🌱 Originally written during the 2020 lockdowns, but now perfect for any apocalypse this decade might throw at us. If you're looking to get some food growing with minimal investment, this one is for you.

@oliviawrites.bsky.social So I just finished reading Second Chance Romance and this book both made me feel mushy & laugh out loud. I adored Karl in At First Spite and I absolutely adore him in this. And I love Molly too. And that cover.. swoon city!

Went to Enamoured Books today for their one year birthday celebration. Was one of the first 50 customers so got a goodie bag (which had a book that I'd put a hold on at the library already). Bought a book and earrings. But best of all was I made a new friend waiting in line!

So, our cat came home on Easter Saturday with holes in her. We had to pay after-hours rates to get her fixed up. You might remember this is not our first major vet bill for 2026. It stings. So Kat's Nip is on sale for the rest of the month. 10% off until May 3 with code GETWELLSOON. #nzpets

I recently did a collaboration with the Department of Conservation to develop a line of merch for their iconic visitor centres at Tongariro and Aoraki National Parks... The Aoraki designs aren't public yet, but I can share the Tongariro designs which are now available for purchase on location.

Sometimes I take selfies picking up library holds I'm particularly excited to collect Here is me today after going out in the rain to pick up my hold of Second Chance Romance by Olivia Dade @oliviawrites.bsky.social

I'm sure everyone around me is about as sick of my foot pain as I am. Being in near constant pain sucks and because my job & life is constant walking I don't rest it as much as I should. I'm seeing my GP on Thursday.

Kia Ora everyone! I’m opening up my commissions for the first time in a wee while! If you’re after a wee portrait of yourself or a friend/family member for a birthday, anniversary or for fun, flick me a DM or email: [email protected]! Here’s some of my recent favourites:

Does anyone know of New Zealand creatives making NO AI badges please?

We have to be more casually vocal about hating Harry Potter. I don't know if most people know what's going on Casually going "Ugh, you know jk Rowling is like, a crazy far right bigot now right? Yeah, she went off the deep end" has gotten a lot of people to look into this in my experience

HELL YEAH SLUTS! Literally some of my favorite characters. One of of my FAVORITE tropes is “slut is happy doing their thing and then gets knocked on their ass by love after one incredible hookup and they’re going to have a breakdown for a few hundred pages about it.”

The ministers and officials who took pay equity claims away from tens of thousands of women #nzpol

Finally got my xray results which from what I can interpret is a bone spur on the talonavicular joint (which connects the hindfoot to the midfoot from what I understand). I've booked a follow-up with my GP for his next availability in a couple of weeks. I'm relieved they found *something*

Got another tattoo yesterday. This one from Callista Kills from CaliLou's Tattoos who had the most Barbie-riffic set up at ROOTS Tattoo Convention A great addition to my cat arm The aftercare lotion I got was also packaged amazingly. This is my 20th tattoo.

New tattoo today (the lil dinosaur with a knife) which was done by Summer Smith, a tattoo artist from South Australia who is tattooing at ROOTS Tattoo Convention in Auckland this weekend. I had a great time attending today and look forward to going back tomorrow.

no no no get it out stop using AI we dont want to sacrifice our fresh water and native wildlife! www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...

okay so, here goes nothing: i've just set up a givealittle page to see if i can crowdfund getting me a scooter! i need NZ$999 total and i've set this to run until the end of april, i will see if i can extend it if i don't quite get there by then. if you can't chip in, please consider reposting!

I put a hold on this at the library and I'm super excited to read it!

I realised that I haven't shared the last two tattoos I got here. First up is Gengar which I got in late January from Rach (who did my cat Pokémon tattoos) from The Fox's Mark

So it has been a bit over a month since I was last here. What's new with you?

I will forever be mad about covid specific leave going away

I need to get new shoes as (quoting my podiatrist) mine "are rubbish" Work are currently letting me wear regular sneakers instead of my safety shoes (provided I stay on the shop floor and away from heavy things) Any suggestions for shoes for someone who does 20,000+ steps per day?

The hate part of my love/hate relationship with summer has increased with this being the first summer of perimenopause.

@getcaughtliving.bsky.social Happy Birthday you wonderful human. Love you loads and hope we can catch up in person sometime soon!

Marinated some beef brisket overnight then put it in the slow cooker this morning before I left for work. Shredded it, mashed up an avocado with some lime & hot sauce and dumped a bag of slaw into a bowl. Then heated tortillas in the pan. Taco Tuesday

I’m going to restock all the shirts that have run out this week, folks have been asking! I’m back in the studio from tomorrow, it’s the slow period, and I just found out I most likely have a disc bulge which is going to make work and life really hard. Sales appreciated x

Got sent home from work early and to take the day off tomorrow because my foot pain had me wincing and limping which had customers asking if I was okay. I should probably think of what to tell the podiatrist tomorrow that isn't just "my foot is fucked up"

Messaged my best friend before with this "It seems fitting that I end 2025 feeling exhausted, in pain and with minor annoyance hahaha"

My friend's annual zine reviewing books and other stuff they enjoyed arrived in the mail today complete with a badge they made with a delightful festive pun.

Booked an appointment to get my foot checked out next week because the pain is gone from annoyance to this is making me miserable and grumpy and given I have to be around people all the time at work me being all grouchy and complaining isn't good.

Back at work today after three days off and when I got home I ended up napping for two & a half hours. I should probably book some proper time off sooner rather than later.

events.humanitix.com/aqwa-book-la... This opened a bit ago but I missed it! The Auckland Queer Writers Anthology will be launching as part of Pride Month on the 28th of February at Studio One Toi Tū!

I am so excited!!! More Check, Please!!!

Am back at work tomorrow and that does not fill me with happiness.

For the second Christmas in a row I got my partner a @pepperraccoon.com tshirt (I also got him a couple of Pepper's stickers) He loved it and I loved supporting an artist pal (I also got myself another Pepper tee when I made the order back in November)

Christmas dinner Gochujang and honey glazed ham (done in the slow cooker) with roast potatoes and kūmara Plus steamed carrots, green beans and baby peas. Have a lot of leftovers

Pancakes for breakfast this morning

I love watching Tiny Bookshop let's plays and Jaysen's playthrough is the one that has made me giggle the most.

Made it through my Christmas Eve retail shift without crying or raging. And now I have three days off. Happy Christmas Eve to me!

Join me for my last stream of 2025 later on today! Going live at 4pm GMT (8am PST, 11am EST) youtube.com/live/ye9wfaN...