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Melissa

@catching-tigers.bsky.social
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For better or worse, I'm the kind of person who reads ALL the signage at museums. Casual gamer. 🐶🐶🐶. Often lost in a Rabbit Hole. Human costume-owning Bridge Troll. Rediscovering a love for cooking, books, and anime. Childfree. Secretly kinda lame.

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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Thought of the day: Mendel recorded, organized, and analyzed data for 20k plants without the use of digital technology, yet I frequently misplace my grocery list and other paper notes.
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Have you ever chased a grape around your bedroom floor yelling, "That's not for you...." not because you're worried it'll hurt them, but because if HE gets one, then obviously THEY need one? I mean, just because one grape isn't going to kill them doesn't mean I'm going to purposely give them one.
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
The cost of eggs has gotten ridiculous, so now I check the price before I go to the grocery store to avoid the embarrassment of having a fit in the aisle.
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Derpity derp derp
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
I just wrote my address so many times for the wedding invitations that I almost misspelled my last name on at least five occasions and I'm fairly convinced that I made up the name of my city. It may as well read "(-$_-()##@_&)/," for all the meaning it now holds 😅 At least it's done, though. Task ☑️
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
DD: we're out of the apple donuts Me: oh, there's gonna be a meltdown 😮‍💨 DD: picky kid? Me: huh? Oh, no. That donut was for me 😅 DD: 👀🧐😳 DD2: *from the back* girl, I feel that Me: see? she gets it
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Few things exasperate me more than receiving a message that my package can't be delivered because the gate cannot be opened. There's a lanyard that attaches from one side to the other because of the dogs; it's a simple clip. 9/10 delivery drivers succeed. I think 1/10 do not even attempt. 🙄
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
What should I have been doing? Studying. What was I ACTUALLY doing? Screaming about "zombie reindeer" and "aggro armored cows." Next session? Exploring the angry cow fortress. Y'know... Since there's still not a cow level in D4. (Yes, the photos are from my phone; I didn't want to die for a SS.)
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
After a very long break from reading, I started again several months back. Some were audiobooks (A), others were e-books, but ALL of them were a return to my love of stories. Thanks, Libby.
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
I thought I'd placed a hold on Onyx Storm after I'd read Fourth Wing. CERTAINLY, I'd placed the hold after reading Iron Flame, right? Negative. My library has ordered ONE digital copy. Here's to hoping that the vast majority of the 570 OTHER holds cancel or don't claim 😅🤦‍♀️
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
"How much garlic should I use?" Measure with your heart, fam 🥰
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Current exasperation: I've a job offer contingent on the results of a background check. The company in charge of running it has requested ME to provide proof of 3 different jobs from 2015-2024. What? 😅 The REAL kicker? It's the same company that ran the check for one of those jobs ~3 years ago 🤦‍♀️
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Yesterday, I saw someone show up for an interview in pajama pants, a hoodie, and Crocs. CROCS, y'all! 🤣🤣🤣 I shouldn't have been surprised, though; about 15 years ago, I was reading through a dress code policy and noticed swimwear was prohibited. Why? Someone ACTUALLY came to work in a bikini top....
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Often yelled in my house: Where did my clothes go? Are you laying on my leggings? WHY is my shirt on the floor?! BRUH, I was gonna WEAR THAT! Response? If I scrunch this a little smaller and make myself a bit bigger, there's no proof. [cue pancake sploot] Nothing to see. Move along. Culprit:
A tan and white dog laying on a bed, looking at the camera, with a rope between his paws
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
What a year, indeed 😅
Screenshot of PlayStation 2024 Wrap-Up, listing the following player statistics:

Your 2024 play style is adventure
Games played 16
Total trophies 68
Hours played 677
Multiplayer hours 645
My top game Diablo 4
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
I've been struggling with katakana, because I can't remember all of the characters to practice on my own. Then I discovered the "Japanese alphabet" song. Now I'm UNSTOPPABLE! By that, I mean that I can't get it out of my head and will annoyingly break into ain't anytime my brain goes idle 😅 Run away
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Pig went to NC State today, to participate in a clinical study. Post-sedation, he was confused enough to think the statue was real, and he had major concerns when I loaded him back into the car 😅
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
I found this gem while wandering the Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park in Raleigh, NC. I'm case anyone was wondering, of COURSE, I took the time to swing.
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Very cute buck. Very tolerant. 12/10 would recommend to meet in the woods.
Photo of a young buck in the woodsPhoto of a young buck in the woods
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
I haven't baked a pie in such a long time, I forgot how long they take to cool 🤦‍♀️ it's been 2+ hours and they are still not room temp. First ever pecan pie, new (to me) recipe on the pumpkin.
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
And they call it puppy love 🎶
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Sheryl Weikal says Prosecute ICE @leftistlawyer.com · 21/11/2024
If you are a trans person in Illinois arrested, harassed, or discriminated against for using a public bathroom, I can represent you pro bono. Email me at sheryl@weikallaw.com.
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
At paragon ~200, I've only found 2 tributes of ascendence. We ran through to level 3 without a problem but were running short on time. Didn't realize we'd hit attunement 4 until after we got to the next altar. Couch co-op partner had controller lag. Failed by ~2 sec. Absolute tragedy 😭 #diablo4
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Earlier today, I saw Dragon Ball Daima is on Netflix. Tonight, I'm wondering HOW much of an AH I would be if I started watching it by myself? 🤔
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Ash's got them 🎶Boots with the fur 🎶
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Behold! ~10 lbs of stuffed squash. Guess who will not be cooking dinner for the next 5 days? If you guessed me, you are correct. Between this,yesterday's salmon, and Friday's potato soup, I'm done for a bit 😴 Leftovers for days. I'll be trying to convince Tony to take a lot with him on the road 🙃
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Puddin wants Tony to give her breakfast because, apparently, he serves it better 🤷‍♀️ It's the SAME, but I see who the favorite is 😅🤦‍♀️
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
"I think need a bigger pot. 😬 Do we even own a stock pot?! Why have I never bought one?! 😭" In the deep recesses of a mostly ignored cabinet, one was hiding, near a few other unused, forgotten about things. Much better. I'm used to cooking in non-stick or ceramic, so fingers crossed!
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
I fully cleared 2 nightmare dungeons ~ 6 minutes each, then was hit with this monstrosity 😅 Why do you hate me?! I was on a roll! But I did finally unlock pit tier 50, so am hoping to start torment 3 next week. I'm still playing for fun over performance, but I see areas for improvement. #diablo4
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Melissa @catching-tigers.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
I still cannot imagine that there was enough of an audience to make a SECOND one. I will absolutely be wasting 78 minutes of my life sometime in the near future.
A photo from a TV, open to the F awesome Horror app. Multiple movies are listed, but Shark Exorcist 2: Unholy Waters is selected.
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