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I have had the worst luck today. 🤣 I'm still smiling. I'll be getting myself a treat for sure, a nice long shower and some gaming in as soon as I'm home.

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 12h

Considering it's my day off, I have way too much to do. 💀 Ive been up for a few hours and I've already done so much with more to do. - Take Buri to vet (annual checkup) - Collect new meds - GP appointment - Pack and send friend's care package - Food shopping - Maybe breathe

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Listening to Bo Burnham's Inside in 2026 just hits differently. 🫠 Some bops though.

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Every day is Caturday for me.

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It's Friday! My day started with some crisp and cool autumn air and seeing a squirrel on my neighbour's roof spinning its tail like a helicopter. Not a bad way to start the day.

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I may be melting but at least I look cute in my froggy dress. 🐸

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This nerd is going to the Zelda concert in Glasgoooooooooow! The stress was totally worth it. I hope everyone else managed to get tickets. 💜

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Legend Of Zelda Ocarina Of Time: Link Pulls Master Sword

ALT: Legend Of Zelda Ocarina Of Time: Link Pulls Master Sword

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Please.... just let me book these Zelda concert tickets for Glasgow already? I've tried reserving my seats over 20 times (no joke) with just constant errors. 😭

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

*Calls GP* "You are currently in position 28 in the queue. If you would like to keep your position in the queue and request a call back please press 8. Keep your phone nearby and loud." My god these notifications are going to be the death of. 💀 My neurodivergent ass won't take it 🫠

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Playing Silent Hill Townfall on my lunch break is either a great idea or the worst idea ever. Either way I was caught off guard and all Andrew could hear from upstairs was "YA BASTARD!"

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Simon Silent Hill townfall

ALT: Simon Silent Hill townfall

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Good morning beautiful people! I hope the Monday monsters aren't hungry enough to eat you today.

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

It's tiring work going on a solo date. It was a lot of fun but I might have to lock myself in for the next few weeks. 🏡✌🏻

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

After being a big girl doing a scary big girl thing, I need a treato. Soooo tonight I'll be sorting rubber ducks, opening Sylvanian Families blind bags and several different packs of TCGs to pop into my pretty new binder. 💜

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Even though I barely slept a wink last night Buri and I have still managed to have our morning routine without complaints. Gently/not so gently woken by Buri Give him brekkie Proceed to cause chaos Pre work side by side nappage (him in a chair, me on the floor) How am I functioning on 2hrs sleep?

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I love Valheim but it looks a bit pants on Switch 2. *proceeds to boot it up and play for the rest of the evening* I've missed you old friend...

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Valheim Doesn't Look Great on Switch 2 - Gameplay

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

2 for £20 at Argos aint half bad. Although saying that it won't be long before I start paying my bills in video games. 😂

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I was going through my clips and screenshots for Fortunes Weave and came along this banger. Never change Esmeralda.

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It's 7:38pm. I'm snuggled in bed with my cat and I'm falling asleep. Who am I? 🫩

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

It's been a bit of a Mai day today. I took myself for coffee this morning, cared for these abandoned Nintendogs, picked up a new friend, did a good deed, hunted for cards and finished it with pasta, Nashville and Buri cuddles. It was lovely but man, I'm sleepy.

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I'm so flipping happy. The tin isn't for me sadly but for my friend who could find any of the cards anywhere. I sacrificed my 'one per person' for her. 🥹 I hope she gets some lovely cards.

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Jes the human @jesthehuman.itch.io · 16/09/2026

Good morning to everyone who does nice things for other people because they want to, not because they expect something in return, and to them only.

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Good morning my lovelies. I hope you all slept well and are ready to fight the day. At the moment I feel pretty good considering Buri woke me up at 6am adamant for brekkie. Now to snuggle in my Gengar PJs a wee bit longer before I start my work day. :3

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Fallout Good Morning

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I managed to pick up this during my walk this afternoon and I'm so happy. I didn't mind if I wasn't able to get any of the 30th anniversary sets as I just get cards that vibes with for the art. I'm not a "profit" collector whatsoever. Can't believe it's been 30yrs.

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I'm still awake, however kinda worth it? I got some work done which is good. I just hope I get a wee bit of sleep soon. 😅

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It's 5:30pm...I'm finally succumbing to having a coffee as my brain and my body have refused to work all day. (Thanks insomnia last night) If it means I'm awake all night tonight then that's fine. I can play my Switch 2 or do some work. Either way, I pray this coffee works. 😭

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Before joining NL I always wondered if Hookshot would do a PC gaming site. Well look no further!!! And there looks to be some pretty spiffing writers there too. 👀👀👀

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Sundays are for hobbies. They're for lying in bed with your better half and cat. They're for eating badly because weekend food doesn't count. They're for a quiet household and gentle smiles of acknowledgements. They're for hot beverages. Sundays are cosy.

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I kinda love Saturdays with zero plans. The only thing I need to do is pick up some Vinted parcels and head to the wee Tesco. Then it's chilling like a Snorlax for the rest of the day. I hope you're all having a wonderful weekend so far! 😊

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Happy Friday beautiful people!

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I go to a work party. I make friends. I lose my voice. My ears start ringing. I eat a Maccy D. I thought I was stranded. But yet....I have the best night ever. I've kinda missed London. I love my job. 🥹 Homebound and can't wait for my bed.

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I'm useless when it comes to dressing fancy/girly/to impress. Most of the time I wear baggy clothes or graphic tees even though deep inside I think I'm a soft girl wannabe. Either way people, today is a momentous occasion.... I am wearing... *gulp* A DRESS. Now how tf do I fix my wild hair?

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The internet and tech gods have cursed me tonight. 🥲 Fun direct though.

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Time for another rollercoaster of a direct. I've got my bingo card/predictions ready! Not sure I'll do as well as yesterday but I'm certain I'll still have a whole lot of fun. 🙂‍↕️

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Shinya Takahashi Dances WarioWare for Yoshiaki Koizumi

ALT: Shinya Takahashi Dances WarioWare for Yoshiaki Koizumi

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I queued up for ages trying to preorder the Zelda Switch 2, controller and case but alas I failed. 🥲 Would loved to have made up for the years I could barely afford nice things like this. I got the game preordered at least with the Spiritual Stones. I hope everyone had better luck than me!

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Homer Simpson Misses Out on Yozora Clan

ALT: Homer Simpson Misses Out on Yozora Clan

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This was on my bingo card and I'm LEGITIMATELY excited!!!

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

*breathes in* ZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZelda ZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZelda ZeldaZeldaZeldaZeldaZelda ...direct

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Link Spinning Cucco in Zelda Ocarina of Time

ALT: Link Spinning Cucco in Zelda Ocarina of Time

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Oh no...I might have tripped and stumbled into a tcg shop and left with Pokémon, Final Fantasy and Revue Starlight cards.... Oh no it happened again...I somehow tripped and fell into CeX and left with some Nintendo games. I'm far too clumsy and might have a problem.

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Sailor Moon Eternal Transformation

ALT: Sailor Moon Eternal Transformation

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I had SUCH a wonderful time chatting with Phil. Such a delight. 😊 Thanks so much for having me and I hope my waffling was entertaining enough. 😅

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

IT'S FINALLY HERE! I'll have to cool it with the games/purchases soon but I just HAD to grab Orbitals so my other half and I can play this weekend. I'm so excited especially after doing the video adaptation of the review. Anyone else playing it?

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I'm at the point in my life where not only do I get excited about house appliances, organisation systems and storage solutions, but also when software like Audacity drops a new version. It's looking like a dream.

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Mai @maireadthepirate.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I love treating my loved ones and apparently so does my friend Lotti. This just arrived in the mail. Perfect timing as I have a care package to send to her. 🥹

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