Athena
@athenawakes.bsky.social
Mother, wife, daughter. Interested in people, art, animals, the great outdoors, mental health, mathematics, the environment, travel. British / European.
Well done Austria in the Eurovision. Excellent song, excellent singer 🎶👏
May 17, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Well done Austria in the Eurovision. Excellent song, excellent singer 🎶👏
Happy 99th Birthday to our national treasure Sir David Attenborough! You have shown us the beauty of nature and helped make environmental issues something we all care about. ❤️
May 8, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Happy 99th Birthday to our national treasure Sir David Attenborough! You have shown us the beauty of nature and helped make environmental issues something we all care about. ❤️
Just watched Conclave with my husband. We both thought it was good and I loved the ending.
May 4, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Just watched Conclave with my husband. We both thought it was good and I loved the ending.
I always wondered why my eggs were occasionally dirty. It turns out it's actually illegal to sell washed eggs in the UK because it removes the "bloom", a naturally occurring layer that protects the egg from contamination (salmonella etc) and spoilage. I'll never complain about dirty eggs again!
April 22, 2025 at 2:48 AM
I always wondered why my eggs were occasionally dirty. It turns out it's actually illegal to sell washed eggs in the UK because it removes the "bloom", a naturally occurring layer that protects the egg from contamination (salmonella etc) and spoilage. I'll never complain about dirty eggs again!
How has Matt Morsia (Legend from Gladiators) managed to find the balance between being such a class A show off on one hand but so thoroughly likeable on the other?
It's fascinating and an example of good self-awareness.
It's fascinating and an example of good self-awareness.
April 14, 2025 at 7:35 AM
How has Matt Morsia (Legend from Gladiators) managed to find the balance between being such a class A show off on one hand but so thoroughly likeable on the other?
It's fascinating and an example of good self-awareness.
It's fascinating and an example of good self-awareness.
There are rumours of a Radiohead tour. My favourite band of all time....
March 19, 2025 at 7:20 AM
There are rumours of a Radiohead tour. My favourite band of all time....
Thank you, sir. RIP ❤️
BBC News - 'End of an era': Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot dies
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - 'End of an era': Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot dies
www.bbc.com/news/article...
John Hemingway: Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot dies aged 105
Mr Hemingway, who is originally from Dublin, joined the RAF as a teenager before World War Two.
www.bbc.com
March 18, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Thank you, sir. RIP ❤️
BBC News - 'End of an era': Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot dies
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - 'End of an era': Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot dies
www.bbc.com/news/article...
I just received this Valentine's card from my husband! I love it!! Traitors UK fans will get the reference! 😄
February 13, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I just received this Valentine's card from my husband! I love it!! Traitors UK fans will get the reference! 😄
I've only just learnt that if I keep the unlock button pressed on my volvo keyfob for a few seconds, it'll unwind all the windows. Similarly, if I keep the lock button pressed, it'll wind them all up.
February 8, 2025 at 6:07 AM
I've only just learnt that if I keep the unlock button pressed on my volvo keyfob for a few seconds, it'll unwind all the windows. Similarly, if I keep the lock button pressed, it'll wind them all up.
My enthusiasm for painting my utility room red is waning now because I've remembered how terrible I am at painting. I get very enthusiastic at first and then slapdash half way through. So I'm going to have to go over my mistakes today. I do like the colour though..it's beautiful (Lick red 3).
January 26, 2025 at 9:49 AM
My enthusiasm for painting my utility room red is waning now because I've remembered how terrible I am at painting. I get very enthusiastic at first and then slapdash half way through. So I'm going to have to go over my mistakes today. I do like the colour though..it's beautiful (Lick red 3).
Popcorn, fluffy socks, blankets....looking forward to the Traitors UK final this evening!
January 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Popcorn, fluffy socks, blankets....looking forward to the Traitors UK final this evening!
When did the word "jog" become almost redundant (in the UK at least?) I never hear people say "I went for jog" anymore. It's always "I went for a run".
January 21, 2025 at 5:16 AM
When did the word "jog" become almost redundant (in the UK at least?) I never hear people say "I went for jog" anymore. It's always "I went for a run".
I'm so tired of hearing about the latest fad diet in January and how to optimise your life. I feel like this market is really over-saturated. So many rules. Social media is flooded with posts of what to do and what not to do. They can do one.
January 16, 2025 at 8:24 AM
I'm so tired of hearing about the latest fad diet in January and how to optimise your life. I feel like this market is really over-saturated. So many rules. Social media is flooded with posts of what to do and what not to do. They can do one.
Sad news about Tony Slattery 💔
January 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Sad news about Tony Slattery 💔
My new dentist told me I needed to get an impacted wisdom out quoting over £600. My instinct told me not to go ahead. Got a second opinion from a more experienced dentist... No extraction needed. In fact best not to because it could lead to nerve damage he said. When in doubt, get a 2nd opinion! 💜
January 10, 2025 at 8:58 PM
My new dentist told me I needed to get an impacted wisdom out quoting over £600. My instinct told me not to go ahead. Got a second opinion from a more experienced dentist... No extraction needed. In fact best not to because it could lead to nerve damage he said. When in doubt, get a 2nd opinion! 💜
Time to host the family again tomorrow. I have to get the house in shape but Traitors is on in 10 mins so it's going to have to be a quick clear up tomorrow morning.
January 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Time to host the family again tomorrow. I have to get the house in shape but Traitors is on in 10 mins so it's going to have to be a quick clear up tomorrow morning.
Online parents evenings. An idea brought about by necessity from the covid days and what a brilliant idea it is too. No more waiting to speak to the english teacher in a queue full of frustrated parents, then missing the history teacher's timeslot... The online system is way better.
January 7, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Online parents evenings. An idea brought about by necessity from the covid days and what a brilliant idea it is too. No more waiting to speak to the english teacher in a queue full of frustrated parents, then missing the history teacher's timeslot... The online system is way better.
Westfield London is the largest shopping mall/centre in Europe. It's crazily big.
Just looking at the app. It would be really useful if you could select all your favourite shops and then for it to come up with a suggested efficient walking route. That would be such a useful feature.
Just looking at the app. It would be really useful if you could select all your favourite shops and then for it to come up with a suggested efficient walking route. That would be such a useful feature.
January 5, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Westfield London is the largest shopping mall/centre in Europe. It's crazily big.
Just looking at the app. It would be really useful if you could select all your favourite shops and then for it to come up with a suggested efficient walking route. That would be such a useful feature.
Just looking at the app. It would be really useful if you could select all your favourite shops and then for it to come up with a suggested efficient walking route. That would be such a useful feature.
The lesson I'm in the process of learning is self-compassion.
It allows for more repair "on the go" without needing to withdraw from everyone to heal.
By not beating myself up about the small things and being kinder towards myself, I don't need to take as much time out to heal from the wounds. 💜
It allows for more repair "on the go" without needing to withdraw from everyone to heal.
By not beating myself up about the small things and being kinder towards myself, I don't need to take as much time out to heal from the wounds. 💜
January 3, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The lesson I'm in the process of learning is self-compassion.
It allows for more repair "on the go" without needing to withdraw from everyone to heal.
By not beating myself up about the small things and being kinder towards myself, I don't need to take as much time out to heal from the wounds. 💜
It allows for more repair "on the go" without needing to withdraw from everyone to heal.
By not beating myself up about the small things and being kinder towards myself, I don't need to take as much time out to heal from the wounds. 💜
Our Christmas visitors have come and gone, and I'm left feeling a little sad at that.
December 26, 2024 at 12:10 AM
Our Christmas visitors have come and gone, and I'm left feeling a little sad at that.
I hope my Bristol friends are alright tonight. It must have been a shock to get a government alarm on mobiles warning about the weather.
December 7, 2024 at 2:41 AM
I hope my Bristol friends are alright tonight. It must have been a shock to get a government alarm on mobiles warning about the weather.
I could go for a run this morning or I could spend 30 minutes more in bed instead. It's a tough call...
December 4, 2024 at 7:05 AM
I could go for a run this morning or I could spend 30 minutes more in bed instead. It's a tough call...
In case my last post makes no sense...
BBC News - ‘Italian’ purees likely to contain Chinese forced-labour tomatoes - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - ‘Italian’ purees likely to contain Chinese forced-labour tomatoes - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
‘Italian’ purees likely to contain Chinese forced-labour tomatoes
Some products described as “Italian” appear to contain Chinese tomatoes, BBC investigation suggests.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 2, 2024 at 7:45 AM
In case my last post makes no sense...
BBC News - ‘Italian’ purees likely to contain Chinese forced-labour tomatoes - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - ‘Italian’ purees likely to contain Chinese forced-labour tomatoes - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I tried to rummage through my fridge just now to check my tomato puree was Napolina and not Tesco's own brand. No such luck finding said puree tube. Will need a more indepth search later. 🫤
December 2, 2024 at 7:43 AM
I tried to rummage through my fridge just now to check my tomato puree was Napolina and not Tesco's own brand. No such luck finding said puree tube. Will need a more indepth search later. 🫤
Got up early to go for a run but it will be 0 degrees outside. Might wait till it warms up a bit.
November 28, 2024 at 6:49 AM
Got up early to go for a run but it will be 0 degrees outside. Might wait till it warms up a bit.