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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 43m

www.purrsandbeans.co.nz/book-now Purrs & Beans cat cafe in Birkenhead is screening Wicked at 4pm this Saturday 10th Oct, and there are still several seats left! Come and support this amazing not-for-profit xx

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Book Now — Purrs & Beans

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The new McDonald's mozzarella sticks taste like disappointment and broken dreams :/ This is a disgrace to the name of cheese. #seriouslywtf

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I had a wonderful night at my Broadway themed birthday costume party! I dressed as Anne Hathaway from the musical "& Juliet", complete with feather quill! Jess came as Wendy Darling from "Peter Pan". Blair was Nick from "Come From Away". And Izzy's costume was inspired by "Footloose" :)

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Just watched S4E1 of Ted Lasso, I am already SO invested again. I love this show xx

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

So excited to be at Auckland Music Theatre tonight to see the musical "Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812" ! #thattheatrelife

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I'm really fucking sad about Sam Neill, guys :( Taken a day or two to process this loss. He was a real one x

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

@jackofallgraves.com The saga of Count Binface has reached New Zealand, and I am BEGGING you to do a segment on it in the next JOAG ep. I need to laugh at this with you both xxx

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

BIG LIFE UPDATE: I quit my job! My last day is next Friday 26th June. If you are the praying kind, please ask God to show me clearly what my next steps should be xx

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Honestly? Fuck cancer. It has taken the life of another friend. And he leaves a wife and two little girls behind. Only 39 years old. Life is SO unfair :(

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Double boosted this avo for flu and covid! Bring on the kiwi winter! #vaccinessavelives

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

If this looks like a "dangerous criminal" to you, then we are NOT FRIENDS. Honestly, screw anybody who defends this behaviour from ICE. Sorry not sorry.

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Just finished building the Beauty and the Beast Lego set that Blair got me for Christmas! It took about 10 hours work in total, and I am so happy with the finished product- there are a lot of cool details in it :)

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Had the absolute BEST time at Anastasia the musical this afternoon in Melbourne city!! #thattheatrelife

Smiling woman next to poster advertising Anastasia the musical.

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

I have been struggling to process the sudden, tragic loss of Rob Reiner and his wife. This senseless loss of life is just mind boggling. I feel like I don't have the words. Fuck whoever did this, seriously.

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Overheard on the Disney cruise, while waiting in line for a meet and greet with Moana: Child: "Mumma, why don't we just use the lightning lane?" Mum: "Honey, there is no lightning lane; this is a boat". 🤣🤣🤣

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Had a SUPER fun time tonight at Legally Blonde the musical :) xxx

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Princess Belle cos-play for Armageddon Conference today :)

Young brunette female with a blue dress and white apron.

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

This is where I stand. I know people will do with this what they will, but this is my honest view.

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

"For God so loved the world that He gave his only Son, so that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life". Friends, there are many signs & prophecies right now about the Rapture of Christians being imminent. Potentially even this month. Please, give your hearts to Jesus ♡

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

In honour of my best friend Amy , I have been doing Daffodil Day collecting for the Cancer Society this morning. My shift was a huge success- I made $450 in 2 hours! People were so generous x

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Beyond excited to be at Disney on Ice this morning!

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

10/10 company for my sick day xx @hereliescorri.bsky.social (Yes, my immune system has gone the way of the moa, lately. And my iron levels are in the toilet, to boot).

2 girls chatting over video chat in the context of a YouTube video.

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

@hereliescorri.bsky.social I saw this and loved it, and then thought of you and thought you might love it too x

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Meeting T.J. Thyne (Dr Jack Hodgins on Bones) at Armageddon conference was a DELIGHTFUL experience. He is the sweetest guy, and his Q&A panel was so much fun :)

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

So excited to be seeing In The Heights the musical live on stage at Due Drop Events Centre tonight! ##thattheatrelife

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

This absolute fuckwit. Seriously, FML. Where the hell is this ECE Head Teacher supposed to pee? Completely ridiculous. Go directly to jail, Seymour. Do not pass GO. Do not collect $200.

Newspaper article heading with photo of David Seymour (ACT Party Leader, NZ- currently part of the ruling coalition government). Heading says "Seymour wants adult toilets and hot water controls optional at early childhood centres".

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Had my wisdom teeth taken out today, so am currently living the ice-pack, pain pills, and couch potato life. Send love and ice cream x

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

I AM SO RELIEVED- With only 2 days left to go, Purrs & Beans cat cafe has managed to raise the $$$ they needed to keep the doors open. Those sweet fur babies are going to be able to keep their home ♡♡ Thank you to all my friends who supported x

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

To my fellow animal lovers, please consider pledging & sharing this link: pledgeme.co.nz/projects/819... Purrs & Beans cat cafe is at risk of closing if they can't raise another 7 & a half grand by next week. I can't bear the thought of all these kitties that I love losing their home 😔

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Help New Zealand’s longest running cat café stay open | PledgeMe

Times are tough right meow but cat cuddles make everything better! Help Purrs & Beans, NZ's longest running cat café, keep the lights on.

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Blair managed to download Season 1 of The Pitt for me. Really enjoying it so far x

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

17 years ago today, we lost 7 beautiful people- Mr. Tony McClean, Natasha, Floyd, Tom, Portia, Anthony, & Tara. You've now been gone longer than most of you were here. Today I fulfilled my annual ritual of remembrance- laying flowers @ Floyd & Anthony's graves. Always missed & loved. #seveninheaven

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

OMG Vic Michaelis just referred to Walton Goggins as Walter Groggins on Gamechanger S6E1!! @klat.bsky.social @hereliescorri.bsky.social

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

I absolutely loved the latest Hunger Games book, "Sunrise on the Reaping" :) I think it was masterfully written, with lots of little references to stuff from the rest of the lore. Homai te pakipaki, Suzanne Collins! (A round of applause).

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

So excited to be seeing Newsies the musical tonight at the Speirs Centre in Palmerston North! #thattheatrelife

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Had an absolute bucket list moment today, when I met my childhood hero, Suzy Cato xx She was so so nice in person! She gave me 2 hugs, and when I said that she was part of what inspired me to go into ECE teaching, she said "Thank you for what you are doing for our tamariki, it's really amazing" :)

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Had the most incredible morning at the Disney exhibition in Wellington! Loved that they had a Disney playlist going in the background throughout the whole convention centre too :)

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Hey guys, I need your help. One of my fave places, Purrs & Beans cat cafe, is at risk of closing if they can't raise 25 grand by end of April. I can't bear the thought of these kitties losing their home. I hope you'll consider giving, if you can. Thanks guys x www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/819...

pledgeme.co.nz

Help New Zealand’s longest running cat café stay open | PledgeMe

Times are tough right meow but cat cuddles make everything better! Help Purrs & Beans, NZ's longest running cat café, keep the lights on.

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

My current 9 Lives sponsor kitty, Precious. I love her so much!

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Been at my new job nearly a month now. Honestly so much happier, even my husband has commented on it. Better pay, closer to home, better benefits, professional development opportunities, and working conditions, and MUCH nicer coworkers. A win all around :)

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

What the actual eff, man... some random asshole tossed 3 McFlurries at my car overnight. #seriouslywhyarepeople

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Charlotte :( Charlotte's Web is one of my favourite books of all time. I cried on my first copy so much that I actually had to replace it 5 years ago.

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Just recently started watching "Only Murders In The Building" on Disney plus. I have found it to be a delightful little romp :)

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

So excited- I just accepted a job offer to be a Toddlers Head Teacher! Starting next week. Incredible salary and benefits package. Really feel like I can make a difference there, and hoping this centre is a much kinder one.

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Quit my job after only two months. Don't even have a new job lined up yet. Got badly workplace bullied, and after a verbal meeting and a written complaint, nothing has changed. So I finally just went "Nope, unacceptable", and peaced the hell out.

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

At the movies for the sing-along version of the Wicked movie! Excited for an awesome afternoon!

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Melanie Raye @melanieraye89.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

I dedicate this song to my best friend Amy, since it got me through the early days after her passing x youtu.be/MeLIdpyNGog?...

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Vocal Cover of Do The Next Right Thing (Frozen 2)

YouTube video by Melanie Raye

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