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Kirsty

@alkalinekiwi.bsky.social
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Wishes she was reading. Or napping. Or patting cats. She/Her Tattooed 40 year old Pokémon trainer

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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Auckland pals - do you have any recs for a physiotherapist (preferably in central Auckland but anywhere that is easily accessible with public transport is fine) I'm wondering if it will help with my foot pain because it gets better then worse and it is exhausting.
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Was off work with a cold for most of this week (feeling a lot better now thankfully) I ran out of sick leave in April so had to use my annual leave. Which I do have a lot of because I haven't taken a real holiday this year. I should probably do that.
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Pretty sure this guy is now working the same charity stand at the mall I work at because there's a guy who keeps making weird comments about friendliness at me & my work bestie as we walk past on our lunch break. The audacity that he does it every single time. No man we are not going to talk to you
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Day off today and had a much needed sleep in. Looking forward to a restful weekend before going to school holidays chaos at work.
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
I got a new tattoo at the end of May - this adorable little sparrow by @amandajtoner.bsky.social who has been on my dream tattooer list for a while. Tattoo number twenty-one. My Mum tells me I'm not allowed any more. I told her that I'm 40, I can do what I want (within reason)
A tattoo of a sparrow wearing a purple flower hat on my arm
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Took today off work (even though I don't have any remaining sick leave) because I caught the cold my partner had and I felt awful. Usually it is me getting a cold and passing it on to my partner.
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Brooke @curly.kiwi · 26/05/2026
NZ First wrote their definitions bill after anti-trans hate group SUFW showed them a petition demanding such a bill. They gathered 2,245 signatures in 4 months This petition *against* the bill just surpassed that in less than 4 hours ❤️ Please stand with us our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/e-...
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E Tū E Kī: They Don’t Speak for Us - Block the Definition of Woman Bill
The Government is progressing a Bill through Parliament that aims to limit the rights of transgender, non-binary, and intersex New Zealanders in the name of cis women, by defining “man” and “woman” (a...
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
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.
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Not a great photo but I was super stoked to see the swan babies today on the way to work. Also bonus magpie photo
A black swan surrounded by some lil swan babies on the lake. The photo is very zoomed in because they were quite far away from the bridge. A magpie on a wooden bench thing
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Fuck ACT, Fuck New Zealand First, Fuck National!
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
@ajwhiteauthor.bsky.social look what was on the recent releases table at my local library (in Auckland, New Zealand)
A table at the library of Recent Releases and on that table is a hardcover copy of You Weren't Meant To Be Human by Andrew Joseph White
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
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.
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
I love this anthology!
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
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.
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
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.
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
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.
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Kat 👩‍🌾 @kats-garden.nz · 11/04/2026
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.
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Growing food from kitchen scraps : Kat's Garden
You don't need to buy seeds to start growing food. Your weekly grocery shop is full of ways to get your garden pumping.
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
@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!
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
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!
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Kat 👩‍🌾 @kats-garden.nz · 08/04/2026
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
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Kat's Nip: New Zealand's Dankest Catnip and Cat Toys
Kat's Nip is Aotearoa New Zealand's premium catnip. Grown fresh and harvested by hand, Kat's Nip is the dankest 'nip available for your feline pal.
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🦝 Pepper Raccoon: Trash Priestess 🦝 @pepperraccoon.com · 07/04/2026
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.
A photo of a merch table at a DOC visitor centre in Tongariro, showing natural-coloured tote bags, tea towels, enamel mugs, and caps featuring Pepper Raccoon's Tongariro artwork.A digital flatlay of a design for Tongariro National Park, featuring a flying Kahu hawk over the lakes in the crossing.A digital flatlay of a design for Tongariro National Park, featuring a flying Kahu hawk over the lakes in the crossing.A digital flatlay of a design for Tongariro National Park, featuring a flying Kahu hawk over the lakes in the crossing.
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
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
Me at the Auckland Library Central City branch. I look a little damp. Got my pink cat ear headphones, a black Huntr/x hoodie and orange tshirt on. 
I'm holding a paperback copy of the novel Second Chance Romance by Olivia Dade.
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
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.
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Daniel Vernon @yeehawtheboys.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
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: yeehawtheboys@gmail.com! Here’s some of my recent favourites:
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Cath S @cathsheard.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Does anyone know of New Zealand creatives making NO AI badges please?
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jess m. ☕🍂 @jametc.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
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
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Chelsea M. Cameron (she/they) @chel-c-cam.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
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.”
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Ms Hooper @mshooper.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
The ministers and officials who took pay equity claims away from tens of thousands of women #nzpol
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
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*
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
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.
My left arm.. pictured is the new tattoo which is a heart with CATS written it it. The cat also has ears, whiskers, an arrow and a flower. 
Also are healed tattoos of Spud (a tortie cat from Neko Atsume) hiding under a box and Sprigatito from Pokémon. A small pink box with a heart shaped windows on the front, a pink cowboy hat on the top and lil pink stickers on the corners.
The box contains a small jar of tattoo aftercare cream, a sticker and instructions for use.
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
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.
My right wrist with an orange ROOTS tattoo convention wrist band on it. Above it you can see four tattoos. The one at the top is brand new of a little dinosaur holding a knife. The other tattoos pictured are grim reaper on an undead cat, a tūī, an open book with envelopes coming out of it and Psyduck holding a bag of snacks
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Jamie Sands Author @jamiedsands.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
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...
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Massive AI factory to become New Zealand’s second-largest electricity user
Resource consent has been given for a data centre near Invercargill, which would become New Zealand’s second-highest electricity user.
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grim meredith 🎃💨 @meredith.is.vgay.fyi · 08/03/2026
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!
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rebecca needs their own transport!
rebecca is chronically ill and needs an e-scooter for transport!
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
I put a hold on this at the library and I'm super excited to read it!
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
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
Photo of the inside of my right arm. At the top is a new tattoo of Gengar with a cute lil smile. Other tattoos pictured are a dragon tea bag, Psyduck and a gravestone that says "Still Reading Smut"
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
So it has been a bit over a month since I was last here. What's new with you?
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
I will forever be mad about covid specific leave going away
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
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?
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
The hate part of my love/hate relationship with summer has increased with this being the first summer of perimenopause.
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
@getcaughtliving.bsky.social Happy Birthday you wonderful human. Love you loads and hope we can catch up in person sometime soon!
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
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
Three tacos on a plate. On the tacos is slaw, shredded beef brisket and guacamole. There is a quarter wedge of lime in the middle on the plate.
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🦝 Pepper Raccoon: Trash Priestess 🦝 @pepperraccoon.com · 06/01/2026
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
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
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"
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Messaged my best friend before with this "It seems fitting that I end 2025 feeling exhausted, in pain and with minor annoyance hahaha"
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
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.
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
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.
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
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.
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E. Juniper Kelsey @ladywildfl0wer.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
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!
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The Auckland Queer Writers Anthology Book Launch
Come celebrate the launch of the Auckland Queer Writers Anthology 2026 with us!
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Kirsty @alkalinekiwi.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
I am so excited!!! More Check, Please!!!
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