Alex

Love music, singing, tech, books, documentaries, some stand-up comedy. Open-minded, spiritual, like a chat. Lastly, love to rant☺

[Ella Striem-Amit (@striemamit.bsky.social) @StriemAmit]

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[Matthew Smith 🇵🇸🇿🇦 @indigojo_uk]

I twigged when he offered me compensation (which I didn't expect as it was only a one-day delay) and expected me to install some obscure money transfer app. I knew RM wouldn't use that kind of app.
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[Matthew Smith 🇵🇸🇿🇦 @indigojo_uk]

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[Alex @alandra09]

Happy new year everyone! Hope you enjoyed it in whatever way suited you best, I know I certainly did! #JoinIn

[Alex @alandra09]

@DanBoddice I guess this weird time between Christmas and new year can be worse than Christmas day for some people. At least #JoinIn can provide a welcome distraction on the 25th!

[Alex @alandra09]

What's everyone's New Year's Eve plans? I'm staying over at a friends' house and we're ordering Chinese. There will be 2 couples plus me. The sweet & sour prawn balls can be my plus 1 for the night 😂
#JoinIn

[Alex @alandra09]

@Tennin I know it can be particularly difficult for people who are missing someone at this time of year. Just know that it's ok to feel the way you do. #JoinIn

[Alex @alandra09]

Just watched the first episode of a series about the Titanic. What they went through must have been absolutely horrific! Feeling very grateful for all the good things in life right now! #JoinIn

[Alex @alandra09]

It's that strange lull between Christmas and new year where nothing much happens. In case you're a bit befuddled like me, today is Sunday btw. #JoinIn

[Alex @alandra09]

Today was Christmas part II with my father's side of the family. Ate far too much food (again) and came back with more chocolate to add to what I've already got! #JoinIn

[Alex @alandra09]

Did anyone else find this year's Christmas dessert offerings from the big supermarket chains a bit disappointing? I don't like dried fruit/currents, spices or alcohol, so mince pies, Christmas cake/pudding and sherry trifle are off the menu for me which didn't help! #JoinIn

[Alex @alandra09]

I decided to see if #JoinIn was a thing on #Mastodon this year. It is, but with only a handful of people. The only upside over there is that picture descriptions are the norm rather than the exception which is great for #blind people like me! #a11y

[Alex @alandra09]

@DanDan_1979 No you're not weird, so do I!

[Alex @alandra09]

@DanDan_1979 I lived in Salford Greater Manchester for 6 years and yeh it's definitely more of a Northern thing, same as cheesy chips! #JoinIn

[Alex @alandra09]

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[Alex @alandra09]

Happy boxing day! I'm usually at my father's, but he wanted to go out for food this year and we couldn't get a booking at our usual pub till tomorrow. It feels a bit odd. Off to my auntie's later for more food though! Just a shame I'll have to deal with my cousin again #JoinIn

[Alex @alandra09]

I haven't watched any @RoyleFamilyShow Christmas specials yet. That'll have to change before the year is out! #JoinIn

[Alex @alandra09]

@BFC_Zoe Thank you, merry Christmas to you too!

[Alex @alandra09]

Today has actually gone by much quicker than I expected. Had to put up with my cousin being a knob and trying to wind me up a few times but that's nothing new. I've eaten far too much food, but that's what Christmas is all about! #JoinIn

[Alex @alandra09]

Just caught up on #JoinIn
I love seeing what everyone else has been up to, plus I've been feeling quite anxious at night lately and it's a good distraction! Hope you've found something you can appreciate about today, no matter how small.