Órla
@orlabaz.bsky.social
Cancer survivor, feminist, taphophile, & proud nerd. Coffee addict who writes a lot of to-do lists. Find me with my nose in a book. She/Her
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Órla
@orlabaz.bsky.social
· Jan 1
a cartoon character wearing a wizard hat is reading a book in front of a stack of books
ALT: a cartoon character wearing a wizard hat is reading a book in front of a stack of books
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📚 2025 Book Thread 📚
I have kept an annual book thread on the hell site since 2019 so gonna try it over here instead/alongside.
I am gonna keep using the library & try to read outside my comfort zone more regularly. ✌🏼
I have kept an annual book thread on the hell site since 2019 so gonna try it over here instead/alongside.
I am gonna keep using the library & try to read outside my comfort zone more regularly. ✌🏼
📚 2025 Book Thread 📚
I have kept an annual book thread on the hell site since 2019 so gonna try it over here instead/alongside.
I am gonna keep using the library & try to read outside my comfort zone more regularly. ✌🏼
I have kept an annual book thread on the hell site since 2019 so gonna try it over here instead/alongside.
I am gonna keep using the library & try to read outside my comfort zone more regularly. ✌🏼
a cartoon character wearing a wizard hat is reading a book in front of a stack of books
ALT: a cartoon character wearing a wizard hat is reading a book in front of a stack of books
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January 1, 2025 at 10:54 AM
📚 2025 Book Thread 📚
I have kept an annual book thread on the hell site since 2019 so gonna try it over here instead/alongside.
I am gonna keep using the library & try to read outside my comfort zone more regularly. ✌🏼
I have kept an annual book thread on the hell site since 2019 so gonna try it over here instead/alongside.
I am gonna keep using the library & try to read outside my comfort zone more regularly. ✌🏼
My favourite books of 2024.
December 31, 2024 at 6:40 PM
My favourite books of 2024.
So far, the worst bit of hosting Christmas is having to clean and tidy my house before they arrive.
My dining table is more of a storage surface than an eating surface and I *suspect* my mum is not planning on eating her Christmas dinner on a lap tray… 🤔
My dining table is more of a storage surface than an eating surface and I *suspect* my mum is not planning on eating her Christmas dinner on a lap tray… 🤔
December 22, 2024 at 11:55 AM
So far, the worst bit of hosting Christmas is having to clean and tidy my house before they arrive.
My dining table is more of a storage surface than an eating surface and I *suspect* my mum is not planning on eating her Christmas dinner on a lap tray… 🤔
My dining table is more of a storage surface than an eating surface and I *suspect* my mum is not planning on eating her Christmas dinner on a lap tray… 🤔
Yes, yes, I did place an emergency Dunnes grocery order for delivery tomorrow to save me the hassle of going to Cornelscourt. Fingers crossed for good expiry dates.
December 21, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Yes, yes, I did place an emergency Dunnes grocery order for delivery tomorrow to save me the hassle of going to Cornelscourt. Fingers crossed for good expiry dates.
Decided to make a stash of cookie dough for the freezer to have over Christmas. My weighing scales broke, so had to go to Tesco to get a new one. Mid mix, my stand mixer broke so had to use the hand held mixer instead. 90 mins after I started… Merry Christmas.. 💆🏼
December 20, 2024 at 5:40 PM
Decided to make a stash of cookie dough for the freezer to have over Christmas. My weighing scales broke, so had to go to Tesco to get a new one. Mid mix, my stand mixer broke so had to use the hand held mixer instead. 90 mins after I started… Merry Christmas.. 💆🏼
Anyone else watching Rugged Rugby Conquer or Die on Netflix? A South Korean rugby squid games of sorts. Its entirely bonkers with very salty, sarcastic captions of dramatic moments that is weirdly engaging.
December 18, 2024 at 8:28 PM
Anyone else watching Rugged Rugby Conquer or Die on Netflix? A South Korean rugby squid games of sorts. Its entirely bonkers with very salty, sarcastic captions of dramatic moments that is weirdly engaging.
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I'd happily pay higher Local Property Tax if the money offset rates and other costs for enterprises of cultural value like bookshops, cinemas, heritage (non-franchise) cafes and youth clubs.
I think many homeowners would, but politicians seem to think we want tiny tax cuts.
I think many homeowners would, but politicians seem to think we want tiny tax cuts.
Galway art house cinema Pálás is to close its doors at the end of February, seven years after it first opened, the Light House Cinema Group has announced.
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
Galway’s art house Pálás cinema to close after ‘stark’ financial losses
Closure of seven-year-old venue blamed on rising costs, Covid and ‘oversaturation of commercial cinemas’
www.irishtimes.com
December 18, 2024 at 4:05 PM
I'd happily pay higher Local Property Tax if the money offset rates and other costs for enterprises of cultural value like bookshops, cinemas, heritage (non-franchise) cafes and youth clubs.
I think many homeowners would, but politicians seem to think we want tiny tax cuts.
I think many homeowners would, but politicians seem to think we want tiny tax cuts.
My mum just told me what my siblings are getting for Christmas,
My sister asked for a lawnmower.
My brother asked for an airfryer.
I asked for a voucher to a Michelin star restaurant….
Peak. Notions.
My sister asked for a lawnmower.
My brother asked for an airfryer.
I asked for a voucher to a Michelin star restaurant….
Peak. Notions.
December 18, 2024 at 7:14 PM
My mum just told me what my siblings are getting for Christmas,
My sister asked for a lawnmower.
My brother asked for an airfryer.
I asked for a voucher to a Michelin star restaurant….
Peak. Notions.
My sister asked for a lawnmower.
My brother asked for an airfryer.
I asked for a voucher to a Michelin star restaurant….
Peak. Notions.
The Mall of America and Four Corners continue to be on my list of places I would like to visit because of this book. Thats almost 25 years of thinking about it 🤣🤣🤣
Unfortunately, travelling to America seems like a terrible idea for the next 4 years.
Unfortunately, travelling to America seems like a terrible idea for the next 4 years.
#BookSky
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers
Book 15: BSC in the USA by Ann M Martin
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers
Book 15: BSC in the USA by Ann M Martin
December 16, 2024 at 4:35 PM
The Mall of America and Four Corners continue to be on my list of places I would like to visit because of this book. Thats almost 25 years of thinking about it 🤣🤣🤣
Unfortunately, travelling to America seems like a terrible idea for the next 4 years.
Unfortunately, travelling to America seems like a terrible idea for the next 4 years.
I weirdly got American ads on todays episode of @louisemcsharry.bsky.social podcast. Its only ever happened before when I have been in the States but today, I am on the Dart.
December 11, 2024 at 8:52 AM
I weirdly got American ads on todays episode of @louisemcsharry.bsky.social podcast. Its only ever happened before when I have been in the States but today, I am on the Dart.
Christmas movies I have watched so far this festive period in order of preference
🎄 Meet Me Next Christmas
🎄 Hot Frosty
🎄 The Merry Gentlemen
🎄 Our Little Secret
🎄 Twas the Text Before Christmas
All quite watchable if cringy Christmas movies are your thing.
🎄 Meet Me Next Christmas
🎄 Hot Frosty
🎄 The Merry Gentlemen
🎄 Our Little Secret
🎄 Twas the Text Before Christmas
All quite watchable if cringy Christmas movies are your thing.
December 8, 2024 at 6:40 PM
Christmas movies I have watched so far this festive period in order of preference
🎄 Meet Me Next Christmas
🎄 Hot Frosty
🎄 The Merry Gentlemen
🎄 Our Little Secret
🎄 Twas the Text Before Christmas
All quite watchable if cringy Christmas movies are your thing.
🎄 Meet Me Next Christmas
🎄 Hot Frosty
🎄 The Merry Gentlemen
🎄 Our Little Secret
🎄 Twas the Text Before Christmas
All quite watchable if cringy Christmas movies are your thing.
The Christmas Wreath has been brought inside 🤣
Update to warnings with Wicklow added to Red warning now. Please check your county and stay up to date with warnings. #StormDarragh
December 6, 2024 at 4:23 PM
The Christmas Wreath has been brought inside 🤣
First time in a long time there was no musicals, and by musicals I mean Hamilton, in my Spotify Wrapped.
December 4, 2024 at 8:26 PM
First time in a long time there was no musicals, and by musicals I mean Hamilton, in my Spotify Wrapped.
I have read 6 of the 100 notable books of 2024 according to the NY times. Only one of them has made it onto my top reads (currently 15) out of 115. Spoiler alert: its Intermezzo.
November 27, 2024 at 6:38 PM
I have read 6 of the 100 notable books of 2024 according to the NY times. Only one of them has made it onto my top reads (currently 15) out of 115. Spoiler alert: its Intermezzo.
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That unfollow Conor McGregor post has been shared so much which is great but I’ve noticed it’s mostly women doing the sharing. Exhausting to constantly scream and badger men for support on these things and then some can’t/won’t even share a post.
November 24, 2024 at 12:32 PM
That unfollow Conor McGregor post has been shared so much which is great but I’ve noticed it’s mostly women doing the sharing. Exhausting to constantly scream and badger men for support on these things and then some can’t/won’t even share a post.
Gus McCarthy is having a great game. Prendergast has a great rugby brain - he sees things others dont which results in a few small miscalculations. And Hollie Davidson is a great ref - so impressed by her clear communication and calm demeanour.
#irevfij
#irevfij
November 23, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Gus McCarthy is having a great game. Prendergast has a great rugby brain - he sees things others dont which results in a few small miscalculations. And Hollie Davidson is a great ref - so impressed by her clear communication and calm demeanour.
#irevfij
#irevfij
#BookSky
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
November 23, 2024 at 8:43 AM
#BookSky
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Dream day.
I don't know who needs to hear this, but if all you accomplish this weekend is reading a riveting novel cover-to-cover whilst drinking multiple kettles of tea and consuming a scandalous amount of croissants, then you will have accomplished more than enough.
November 23, 2024 at 8:40 AM
Dream day.
Book clubs are the best. Firstly, a guy in my book club recommended the most gorgeous book, Idlewild, which is about queer, theatre kids that write slash fiction set in a Quaker school on 9/11. But it is weirdly relatable! We talked about it last night & it was so lovely.
November 23, 2024 at 8:33 AM
Book clubs are the best. Firstly, a guy in my book club recommended the most gorgeous book, Idlewild, which is about queer, theatre kids that write slash fiction set in a Quaker school on 9/11. But it is weirdly relatable! We talked about it last night & it was so lovely.
So, last week I did assisted pull ups for first time. I used 2 green bands, strongest available.
Turns out not all green bands are created equal. Stood up on bands, grabbed bar & tried a pull up. Queue subluxed shoulder & mild lat dorsi tear.
Thats what I get for going to gym on a Friday night.
Turns out not all green bands are created equal. Stood up on bands, grabbed bar & tried a pull up. Queue subluxed shoulder & mild lat dorsi tear.
Thats what I get for going to gym on a Friday night.
November 22, 2024 at 7:01 PM
So, last week I did assisted pull ups for first time. I used 2 green bands, strongest available.
Turns out not all green bands are created equal. Stood up on bands, grabbed bar & tried a pull up. Queue subluxed shoulder & mild lat dorsi tear.
Thats what I get for going to gym on a Friday night.
Turns out not all green bands are created equal. Stood up on bands, grabbed bar & tried a pull up. Queue subluxed shoulder & mild lat dorsi tear.
Thats what I get for going to gym on a Friday night.
This part of the Brown Thomas Christmas window is serving whimsical and I am here for it. Love.
November 22, 2024 at 7:43 AM
This part of the Brown Thomas Christmas window is serving whimsical and I am here for it. Love.
Run don’t walk to Amy Austin on Drury Street for gorgeous food. A perfect dining experience.
November 22, 2024 at 7:41 AM
Run don’t walk to Amy Austin on Drury Street for gorgeous food. A perfect dining experience.
Of all the weeks to have to go to the office three times; and I pick this week. 🙄🙄
November 21, 2024 at 8:16 AM
Of all the weeks to have to go to the office three times; and I pick this week. 🙄🙄