Kirsty
@alkalinekiwi.bsky.social
Wishes she was reading. Or napping. Or patting cats.
She/Her
Tattooed 40 year old Pokémon trainer
She/Her
Tattooed 40 year old Pokémon trainer
Reposted by Kirsty
We all remember the Atari, a beloved piece of video game history, created by Chuck E. Cheeses' dad. Did you know the Atari tried competing in the bit wars? Did you know Atari thought it would be up there with Sony? Well come learn all these failures & more this week!
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the atari logo is on a black background with a rainbow of colors .
ALT: the atari logo is on a black background with a rainbow of colors .
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December 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
We all remember the Atari, a beloved piece of video game history, created by Chuck E. Cheeses' dad. Did you know the Atari tried competing in the bit wars? Did you know Atari thought it would be up there with Sony? Well come learn all these failures & more this week!
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At the stage of a craft project where I'm close to just giving up on it.
December 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
At the stage of a craft project where I'm close to just giving up on it.
Lately it is playing whatever new video game my partner and I got for Christmas. Sometimes it is cards or a board game if we are visiting someone on the day.
Time for a new question #SecretSantaAoNZ
What do you play on Christmas day? Cards? Monopoly? Croquet? Cricket? The Santa Hat movie game?
What do you play on Christmas day? Cards? Monopoly? Croquet? Cricket? The Santa Hat movie game?
December 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Lately it is playing whatever new video game my partner and I got for Christmas. Sometimes it is cards or a board game if we are visiting someone on the day.
Had two different staff at the same shop compliment my tattoos today and between that & people at work hyping up my new haircut it feels nice.
December 12, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Had two different staff at the same shop compliment my tattoos today and between that & people at work hyping up my new haircut it feels nice.
Drew a name for the work Secret Santa. Upon seeing who I got my first thought was "she's always giving me lollies when I look sad"
I might have to do some sleuthing to come up with a good gift (that isn't just replenishing her supply of lollies though that is an option)
I might have to do some sleuthing to come up with a good gift (that isn't just replenishing her supply of lollies though that is an option)
December 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Drew a name for the work Secret Santa. Upon seeing who I got my first thought was "she's always giving me lollies when I look sad"
I might have to do some sleuthing to come up with a good gift (that isn't just replenishing her supply of lollies though that is an option)
I might have to do some sleuthing to come up with a good gift (that isn't just replenishing her supply of lollies though that is an option)
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Non-kiwis! Thanks to our right-wing govt crashing the NZ dollar, your money pisses off 1.5-2x as many transphobes as a year ago. Isn't that lovely?
#ttrpg #indierpg #silverlining #transrights
#ttrpg #indierpg #silverlining #transrights
Want to support trans rights in Aotearoa & get a bunch of cool TTRPGs? The Ban the Ban bundle is raising funds for action against the NZ govt's blocker ban.
Proceeds go to PATHA to fund their court challenge & support individuals. Get it now!
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#transrights #ttrpg #nzpol
Proceeds go to PATHA to fund their court challenge & support individuals. Get it now!
itch.io/b/3421/ban-t...
#transrights #ttrpg #nzpol
December 9, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Non-kiwis! Thanks to our right-wing govt crashing the NZ dollar, your money pisses off 1.5-2x as many transphobes as a year ago. Isn't that lovely?
#ttrpg #indierpg #silverlining #transrights
#ttrpg #indierpg #silverlining #transrights
I had my first haircut in over three years on Sunday and I honestly feel so much more like myself again.
Here's the before and after
Here's the before and after
December 9, 2025 at 6:50 AM
I had my first haircut in over three years on Sunday and I honestly feel so much more like myself again.
Here's the before and after
Here's the before and after
My #SecretSantaAoNZ gift arrived on the weekend (I think, days kind of blend together)
I should probably put up the decorations to put it by.
I should probably put up the decorations to put it by.
December 9, 2025 at 5:08 AM
My #SecretSantaAoNZ gift arrived on the weekend (I think, days kind of blend together)
I should probably put up the decorations to put it by.
I should probably put up the decorations to put it by.
I do some colouring books, it is something that I enjoy but don't do as often as I'd like.
#SecretSantaAoNZ
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Kind of linking up to yesterday's question for #SecretSantaAoNZ are you a puzzles, or activity book kind of relaxer?
November 27, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I do some colouring books, it is something that I enjoy but don't do as often as I'd like.
#SecretSantaAoNZ
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Been having a lovely holiday so far. My friend's 40th birthday party yesterday was so much fun. Got my face painted for the first time in many years.
November 23, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Been having a lovely holiday so far. My friend's 40th birthday party yesterday was so much fun. Got my face painted for the first time in many years.
Cats (and other big cats), I also love all sorts of birds, bats, raccoons and snakes. And dogs.
Favourite mythical creature - probably a dragon.
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Favourite mythical creature - probably a dragon.
#SecretSantaAoNZ
A new question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
Are you a cat or dog person? Pandas? Hippos? Dolphins?Dragons? Chimera? Nessie?
Are you a cat or dog person? Pandas? Hippos? Dolphins?Dragons? Chimera? Nessie?
November 23, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Cats (and other big cats), I also love all sorts of birds, bats, raccoons and snakes. And dogs.
Favourite mythical creature - probably a dragon.
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Favourite mythical creature - probably a dragon.
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Managed to sleep through both of my alarms this morning and then got woken up by the shuttle driver calling to say he was five minutes away.
November 20, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Managed to sleep through both of my alarms this morning and then got woken up by the shuttle driver calling to say he was five minutes away.
Got a 6am flight tomorrow down to Wellington for my BBCFF's* 40th birthday this weekend.
I am excited for the trip and for the extra couple of days off work. Less stoked about how early the flight is.
*Best BookCrossing Friend Forever
I am excited for the trip and for the extra couple of days off work. Less stoked about how early the flight is.
*Best BookCrossing Friend Forever
November 20, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Got a 6am flight tomorrow down to Wellington for my BBCFF's* 40th birthday this weekend.
I am excited for the trip and for the extra couple of days off work. Less stoked about how early the flight is.
*Best BookCrossing Friend Forever
I am excited for the trip and for the extra couple of days off work. Less stoked about how early the flight is.
*Best BookCrossing Friend Forever
I am a bit of a magpie/dragon with a bunch of hoards.
Books, bookmarks, stickers, earrings, pins/badges, cat themed things, tattoos, stationery, tshirts..
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Books, bookmarks, stickers, earrings, pins/badges, cat themed things, tattoos, stationery, tshirts..
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Witchy things, bad ass babes, shiny things, 80s things, books, DVDs (all the kids ones not pictured), art, Christmasy things, dragons, black cats, carebears. Oh and notebooks.
These are a few of my favourite things.
These are a few of my favourite things.
November 20, 2025 at 7:56 AM
I am a bit of a magpie/dragon with a bunch of hoards.
Books, bookmarks, stickers, earrings, pins/badges, cat themed things, tattoos, stationery, tshirts..
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Books, bookmarks, stickers, earrings, pins/badges, cat themed things, tattoos, stationery, tshirts..
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I am a big fan of earrings. Prefer dangling ones or studs (I find hoops too fiddly) and am more into fun, creative designs than more classy stuff. Bonus points if from a local artist or small business (I'll set a reminder after my holiday to share a photo of some of my collection)
#SecretSantaAoNZ
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Going to move this question for #SecretSantaAoNZ forward a few days since it's come up.
What jewellery do you wear? Necklaces? Bracelets? Clip-ons or pierced earrings? Rings? Anklets? Arm bands? Gold? Silver? Pewter? Copper? Or plastic like Hoggle?
What jewellery do you wear? Necklaces? Bracelets? Clip-ons or pierced earrings? Rings? Anklets? Arm bands? Gold? Silver? Pewter? Copper? Or plastic like Hoggle?
November 20, 2025 at 7:52 AM
I am a big fan of earrings. Prefer dangling ones or studs (I find hoops too fiddly) and am more into fun, creative designs than more classy stuff. Bonus points if from a local artist or small business (I'll set a reminder after my holiday to share a photo of some of my collection)
#SecretSantaAoNZ
#SecretSantaAoNZ
My hobbies/interests are reading, writing, cooking, tattoos (got 16 so far), video games, Pokémon and cats.
New question #SecretSantaAoNZ
Remember, sign-ups close today.
Remember, sign-ups close today.
November 20, 2025 at 7:49 AM
My hobbies/interests are reading, writing, cooking, tattoos (got 16 so far), video games, Pokémon and cats.
No allergies as far as I know. Not a fan of seafood though. #SecretSantaAoNZ
Today's #SecretSantaAoNZ question is a pretty important one.
Make sure you add the hashtag to your replies so it's easily searchable for your Santa. We wouldn't want them to miss it.
Make sure you add the hashtag to your replies so it's easily searchable for your Santa. We wouldn't want them to miss it.
November 20, 2025 at 7:45 AM
No allergies as far as I know. Not a fan of seafood though. #SecretSantaAoNZ
Blue, green, purple, red and anything rainbow or pansexual pride colours #SecretSantaAoNZ
Today's question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
Especially great for all the crafting Santas we're blessed with when they're sleuthing.
Especially great for all the crafting Santas we're blessed with when they're sleuthing.
November 20, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Blue, green, purple, red and anything rainbow or pansexual pride colours #SecretSantaAoNZ
Reposted by Kirsty
3 Transfemme book recs for Transgender Awareness Week:
Shadows Over Ravenkirk by @itsviviactually.bsky.social
The Sapling Cage by @margaret.bsky.social
Lessons in Magic and Disaster by Charlie Jane Anders
📚💙 📚🏳️🌈 📚🏳️⚧️
Shadows Over Ravenkirk by @itsviviactually.bsky.social
The Sapling Cage by @margaret.bsky.social
Lessons in Magic and Disaster by Charlie Jane Anders
📚💙 📚🏳️🌈 📚🏳️⚧️
November 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
3 Transfemme book recs for Transgender Awareness Week:
Shadows Over Ravenkirk by @itsviviactually.bsky.social
The Sapling Cage by @margaret.bsky.social
Lessons in Magic and Disaster by Charlie Jane Anders
📚💙 📚🏳️🌈 📚🏳️⚧️
Shadows Over Ravenkirk by @itsviviactually.bsky.social
The Sapling Cage by @margaret.bsky.social
Lessons in Magic and Disaster by Charlie Jane Anders
📚💙 📚🏳️🌈 📚🏳️⚧️
Pals in Tāmaki Makaurau, do you have hairdresser recommendations (preferably in the central city or nearby suburbs)? Have decided to get my hair cut short again, after three years growing it out.
November 12, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Pals in Tāmaki Makaurau, do you have hairdresser recommendations (preferably in the central city or nearby suburbs)? Have decided to get my hair cut short again, after three years growing it out.
Did my first bit of Christmas shopping from Pepper last night (plus a gift for myself, retail over the festive season is exhausting and stressy so I need treats too!)
I love buying gifts for people from artists and local creatives - gives me the warm fuzzies all around.
I love buying gifts for people from artists and local creatives - gives me the warm fuzzies all around.
I never do sales, but I'm doing a big Christmas sale this year! Shop #kikorangi local, support an artist, and give unique gifts that always hit with their recipient!
Get in and snag bundle deals, marked down tees, and restocked items that were previously sold out: pepperraccoon.com/collections/...
Get in and snag bundle deals, marked down tees, and restocked items that were previously sold out: pepperraccoon.com/collections/...
November 12, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Did my first bit of Christmas shopping from Pepper last night (plus a gift for myself, retail over the festive season is exhausting and stressy so I need treats too!)
I love buying gifts for people from artists and local creatives - gives me the warm fuzzies all around.
I love buying gifts for people from artists and local creatives - gives me the warm fuzzies all around.
Sadly I don't have any pets (renting and in a small apartment), though I really want cats. Hoping the next place we move to is pet friendly.
#SecretSantaAoNZ is a great chance to get to know not only your future Santee but also everyone else taking part. I will be posting up questions you can reply to or quote to help with sleuthing.
(PS photos for this particular question are always appreciated)
(PS photos for this particular question are always appreciated)
November 11, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Sadly I don't have any pets (renting and in a small apartment), though I really want cats. Hoping the next place we move to is pet friendly.
Reposted by Kirsty
A reminder about the keydates for #SecretSantaAoNZ
Sign-ups are open now and close on the 19th, so spread the word and get all signed up so no one misses out!
Sign-ups are open now and close on the 19th, so spread the word and get all signed up so no one misses out!
November 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
A reminder about the keydates for #SecretSantaAoNZ
Sign-ups are open now and close on the 19th, so spread the word and get all signed up so no one misses out!
Sign-ups are open now and close on the 19th, so spread the word and get all signed up so no one misses out!
@adibkhorram.bsky.social I just finished reading It Had To Be Him and it made my heart so happy. Every book of yours I have read has been so fantastic and I just wanted to skeet my appreciation.
November 9, 2025 at 2:20 AM
@adibkhorram.bsky.social I just finished reading It Had To Be Him and it made my heart so happy. Every book of yours I have read has been so fantastic and I just wanted to skeet my appreciation.
Dentist appointment tomorrow morning since I have an awful toothache. It has been a while since my last dental appointment and I know I need to make a plan for future dental stuff because my teeth are super messed up.
October 13, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Dentist appointment tomorrow morning since I have an awful toothache. It has been a while since my last dental appointment and I know I need to make a plan for future dental stuff because my teeth are super messed up.