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Raquel F. Cruz

@raflocruz99.bsky.social

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26, (she/her), AuDHD. Gaming, pets, alt/emo, 1D & Sanrio lover. Don’t mess with me, I’ll mess with you back. No H8 🚫🤬🙅🏻‍♀️, all good vibes! 😌🖤🩶🤍💜 IG/Threads: raflocruz99 SC: gowiththeflo99

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Raquel F. Cruz @raflocruz99.bsky.social · 5h

Small world. My siblings are GenX and millennials, and when they all hit their early 20’s, they moved out the house too, when I was still single digits. 2/3 of my bros and my sister left, but one of my brothers stayed to help with the rent. By the time I was about 14/15, he got his own place to live

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Raquel F. Cruz @raflocruz99.bsky.social · 5h

😲😲😲

Raquel F. Cruz @raflocruz99.bsky.social · 5h

I also was a birthday present to my dad, as his bday is Sept 18. I was born 3 days before, the 15th.

Raquel F. Cruz @raflocruz99.bsky.social · 5h

Guess I (almost) share a birthday with your brother. Mine’s a day after his. The 15th. :)

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Raquel F. Cruz @raflocruz99.bsky.social · 6h

Interesting. Guess my niece and your sister are bday twins! 😌 my niece’s due day was supposed to be July 4th, aka, Independence Day, but she was born around after midnight, so technically, it was the 5th by then.

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Raquel F. Cruz @raflocruz99.bsky.social · 6h

That’s nice. And understandable, considering your condition.

Raquel F. Cruz @raflocruz99.bsky.social · 6h

Thanks! :) yeah, work is going good. Didn’t go to rally because there isn’t one near me, plus things can escalate real quick and I want to protect myself. And I have sensory issues when it comes to large crowds of people. But kudos to those who went and marched out to protest!

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Raquel F. Cruz @raflocruz99.bsky.social · 6h

Yes. This was posted back in July. I mean, hey, when you have siblings a decade or two older than you, of course I became an aunt at a super young age, lol! And thanks for reminding me that I still have a Bluesky account, haven’t posted or went on here in ages! This app has yet to reach popularity.

Raquel F. Cruz @raflocruz99.bsky.social · Jul 28

From 7/5/25: “Also, last time I went to Applebee's, these lil Ziosk devices they have at each table weren't a thing. I like these lil games to be played on them while waiting for our food to come :) only got to play 2-3 games, wish I got to play them all. Next time though. 😌”

Raquel F. Cruz @raflocruz99.bsky.social · Jul 27

From 7/5/25: “Missed my face? Eating out at Applebee's to celebrate my niece's 15th birthday! Main course, grilled chicken ceasar salad (appetizers were bbq chicken wings, not shown), drink, watermelon lemonade, dessert, TRIPLE CHOCOLATE MELTDOWN! Me & my
niece couldn't finish it, we were so full!”

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Raquel F. Cruz @raflocruz99.bsky.social · Jun 15

Would like to wish all the dads out there, and especially my dad, a very #HappyFathersDay! ❣️💗

Raquel F. Cruz @raflocruz99.bsky.social · Jun 14

🤣🤣🤣

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XaiaX (spooky ̆̈) @xaiax.net · Jun 1

Happy Pride to everyone including my ace friends. I made this a while ago for a friend but anyone can use it if it applies.

A grey/asexual pride flag, with black, grey, white and purple stripes.

In the grey/white/purple stripes are the words
“I’ve had the sex”, “it’s fine”, “I’m not mad at it”

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Raquel F. Cruz @raflocruz99.bsky.social · May 11

Time for Mother’s Day cakeee 😋🍰❣️ #mothersday #mothersdaycake

Raquel F. Cruz @raflocruz99.bsky.social · May 4

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Raquel F. Cruz @raflocruz99.bsky.social · Apr 22

Can’t believe Pope Francis passed away, 1 day after Easter 😢
My he rest easy and in peace. 🙏🏼🕊️
Hoping whichever succeeds him will be just as nice and kind as he was.
#RIPPopeFrancis

Raquel F. Cruz @raflocruz99.bsky.social · Apr 13

Glad he and his family are safe and okay. 🙏🏼

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Kate 🍄 @kateammann.bsky.social · Apr 6

Happy International Asexuality Day!!!🖤🩶🤍💜

Digital illustration of a crow holding an asexual pride flag in its beak.

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Raquel F. Cruz @raflocruz99.bsky.social · Apr 6

Right back atcha! 😉😌🖤🩶🤍💜

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Raquel F. Cruz @raflocruz99.bsky.social · Mar 14

A sorry excuse for a VP of course!

Raquel F. Cruz @raflocruz99.bsky.social · Mar 12

Because I thought we were gonna be screwed just like LA and the Carolinas, & the cause of it is just silly… Long Island/NY to my knowledge doesn’t have the driest land or big forests that are prone to starting fires. Well, perhaps upstate, but I wouldn’t know, as I never been further out Long Island

Raquel F. Cruz @raflocruz99.bsky.social · Mar 12

Luckily it didn’t reach my town. It’s just far out in the Hamptons and neighboring towns where it’s happening the most

Raquel F. Cruz @raflocruz99.bsky.social · Mar 12

The crazy part is, it didn’t just happen naturally out of the blue. It was caused by, you’re not gonna believe it.. someone tried to make smores, and the fire got out of control, like?? They couldn’t extinguish it or put it out on the spot after making the snack?? 🤦🏻‍♀️ how did it get out of hand?

Raquel F. Cruz @raflocruz99.bsky.social · Mar 11

Y'all.. you mean to tell me.. that all those fires spreading all across Long Island, WERE CAUSED ALL BECAUSE SOMEONE TRIED TO MAKE SMORES??? 🥴🥴🥴 I’m— How tf… 🤨🧐💀 #LongIslandWildfires

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Raquel F. Cruz @raflocruz99.bsky.social · Mar 3

I find it so odd that NY/Long Island got all warm a day or two ago, and last night and today got super cold 🥶
They pulling an early April Fools joke on us with that weather/temperature plot twist! 😓💀