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Happy Thingie.
Dec. 25th, 2025 12:41 amcuriosity posting in holiday_wishesY'all, it has been a year.
I'm Cat. Mid-40's AuDHD/C-PTSD who keeps on truckin'. Keeping it short and sweet because my spoons are in the negative.
1.) My bestielilliane posted her list earlier this month. Check it out. Her brain surgery is on the 29th so if you have good wishes or prayers, she's taking those too.
2.) I don't have any lists or fancy wishes. I'm in need of Amazon or Kroger gift cards. That's it. I'm looking at a new year with no way to afford health insurance so whatever I can put in to getting basics is more cash I can put towards my medication.
3.) Be excellent to each other. Do your daily clicks.
That's it. Be safe, be merry, don't let the world grind you down.
Peace.
I'm Cat. Mid-40's AuDHD/C-PTSD who keeps on truckin'. Keeping it short and sweet because my spoons are in the negative.
1.) My bestie
lilliane posted her list earlier this month. Check it out. Her brain surgery is on the 29th so if you have good wishes or prayers, she's taking those too.2.) I don't have any lists or fancy wishes. I'm in need of Amazon or Kroger gift cards. That's it. I'm looking at a new year with no way to afford health insurance so whatever I can put in to getting basics is more cash I can put towards my medication.
3.) Be excellent to each other. Do your daily clicks.
That's it. Be safe, be merry, don't let the world grind you down.
Peace.
[ SECRET POST #6928 ]
Dec. 24th, 2025 06:59 pmcase posting in fandomsecrets⌈ Secret Post #6928 ⌋
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let nothing you dismay
Dec. 24th, 2025 01:13 pmmusesfoolGanache: made!
Cupcakes: frosted!
Bags: packed!
Garbage: taken out!
Dishwasher: running!
Me: showered, dressed, and waiting for my ride!
Whew!
It is all done and packed and only the last anxiety-inducing part - waiting for the car and schlepping everything down to the car - is left.
There were ZERO frosting explosions this year, though I did need to re-whip the strawberry buttercream, so I left it for last. There are still a bunch of stuff in the sink to be washed on Friday, but all the containers that...contained frosting are in the dishwasher, so they won't be all gross upon my return.
I did miscount and make one extra package of cupcakes, so I just addressed it to Baby Miss L - I'm sure her parents will love that. 😉 Also, the last gift I ordered for her - very late - is allegedly going to be delivered today! It's the 30 second dance party button! Which looks so fun and since I know Baby Miss L loves a dance party, it seemed like fate that I should get it for her.
I have only been skimming ye olde flist, but once I'm back home on Friday, all obligations are met and the next week is mine to do with as I will, so I will try to be more present here.
Merry Christmas to those who are celebrating! Happy Yuletide to those of you participating! And happy hump day to everyone else! See you on the flip side!
( 6-day plan, day 6 )
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Cupcakes: frosted!
Bags: packed!
Garbage: taken out!
Dishwasher: running!
Me: showered, dressed, and waiting for my ride!
Whew!
It is all done and packed and only the last anxiety-inducing part - waiting for the car and schlepping everything down to the car - is left.
There were ZERO frosting explosions this year, though I did need to re-whip the strawberry buttercream, so I left it for last. There are still a bunch of stuff in the sink to be washed on Friday, but all the containers that...contained frosting are in the dishwasher, so they won't be all gross upon my return.
I did miscount and make one extra package of cupcakes, so I just addressed it to Baby Miss L - I'm sure her parents will love that. 😉 Also, the last gift I ordered for her - very late - is allegedly going to be delivered today! It's the 30 second dance party button! Which looks so fun and since I know Baby Miss L loves a dance party, it seemed like fate that I should get it for her.
I have only been skimming ye olde flist, but once I'm back home on Friday, all obligations are met and the next week is mine to do with as I will, so I will try to be more present here.
Merry Christmas to those who are celebrating! Happy Yuletide to those of you participating! And happy hump day to everyone else! See you on the flip side!
( 6-day plan, day 6 )
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Seasonal Greetings For 2025 🎄
Dec. 25th, 2025 01:12 amgreen_wing posting in holiday_wishes1. Holiday Cards
Generic non-religious cards are fine, but cards with cats, space, dinosaurs, godzilla, cryptids, or anything from the following list would be amazing, bought or homemade, thank you <3
Yule
Jólakötturinn the Yule Cat
Winter Solstice
Summer Solstice (I’m in the Southern Hemisphere)
Catmas
Trekmas
Sithmas
Krampus
Moomas
2. Big Finish Gift Card(s)
https://www.bigfinish.com/pages/v/gift-cards?currency=nzd
Please make sure you set the purchase currency to NZD, otherwise I won’t be able to use it. Thank you.
My account email is louise.mcculloch@gmail.com
3. DriveThruRPG Gift Card(s)
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/432/onebookshelf-inc?productType=2810
Any amount, I buy a lot from DriveThruRPG.
My account email is louise.mcculloch@gmail.com
4. Etsy Gift Card(s)
https://www.etsy.com/nz/giftcards?currency=AUD
I’ve preset it to AUD because that’s the closest to NZD for me to be able to shop with.
My Etsy email is carson.beckett@gmail.com
5. Wild Beyond the Witchlight DnD Miniature - Dirlagraun
https://www.ebay.com/itm/335646036441
6. Wild Beyond the Witchlight DnD Miniature - Star
https://www.ebay.com/itm/335914686188
7. Spelljammer DnD Miniature - Living Ship
https://www.ebay.com/itm/364051422236
8. Spelljammer DnD Miniature - Helm
https://www.ebay.com/itm/285029174372
9. Magical Kitties Save the Day
https://www.atlas-games.com/product_tables/AG3110
Surprise me! Anything at all, especially any of the Hometown adventure books, the only thing I don’t need is the Character Sheets, I got those last year.
10. Star Trek Picard Season 3 Uniform Shirt - 3XL / Blue
https://www.ebay.com/itm/385478370153?var=653329108945
I was promoted to Captain a few years ago and I would really like to look the part.
If you have any questions, need additional information or my snail mail address, you can contact me at either of these emails or message me here.
DW/LJ/Fandom Email: carson.beckett@gmail.com
Primary Email: louise.mcculloch@gmail.com
Generic non-religious cards are fine, but cards with cats, space, dinosaurs, godzilla, cryptids, or anything from the following list would be amazing, bought or homemade, thank you <3
Yule
Jólakötturinn the Yule Cat
Winter Solstice
Summer Solstice (I’m in the Southern Hemisphere)
Catmas
Trekmas
Sithmas
Krampus
Moomas
2. Big Finish Gift Card(s)
https://www.bigfinish.com/pages/v/gift-cards?currency=nzd
Please make sure you set the purchase currency to NZD, otherwise I won’t be able to use it. Thank you.
My account email is louise.mcculloch@gmail.com
3. DriveThruRPG Gift Card(s)
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/432/onebookshelf-inc?productType=2810
Any amount, I buy a lot from DriveThruRPG.
My account email is louise.mcculloch@gmail.com
4. Etsy Gift Card(s)
https://www.etsy.com/nz/giftcards?currency=AUD
I’ve preset it to AUD because that’s the closest to NZD for me to be able to shop with.
My Etsy email is carson.beckett@gmail.com
5. Wild Beyond the Witchlight DnD Miniature - Dirlagraun
https://www.ebay.com/itm/335646036441
6. Wild Beyond the Witchlight DnD Miniature - Star
https://www.ebay.com/itm/335914686188
7. Spelljammer DnD Miniature - Living Ship
https://www.ebay.com/itm/364051422236
8. Spelljammer DnD Miniature - Helm
https://www.ebay.com/itm/285029174372
9. Magical Kitties Save the Day
https://www.atlas-games.com/product_tables/AG3110
Surprise me! Anything at all, especially any of the Hometown adventure books, the only thing I don’t need is the Character Sheets, I got those last year.
10. Star Trek Picard Season 3 Uniform Shirt - 3XL / Blue
https://www.ebay.com/itm/385478370153?var=653329108945
I was promoted to Captain a few years ago and I would really like to look the part.
If you have any questions, need additional information or my snail mail address, you can contact me at either of these emails or message me here.
DW/LJ/Fandom Email: carson.beckett@gmail.com
Primary Email: louise.mcculloch@gmail.com
Dad Update
Dec. 23rd, 2025 09:32 pmsoc_puppetDad is out of the hospital and doing well! Surgery went quite well, and he's got pretty low pain as long as he's not actively using the ankle in question. I expect that Mom and I will be doing our best to minimize said use for at least the next week or so, probably longer.
No other notes for now, too tired.
No other notes for now, too tired.
find a way to get the next one
Dec. 23rd, 2025 09:21 pmmusesfoolI just cleaned off the kitchen counter and put the last bowl/spatulas in the sink to soak (the dishwasher is already running, and all the cupcakes are cooked and 4 out of 5 frostings are made (I just finished the strawberry Swiss meringue buttercream) - tomorrow I will make the ganache and possibly also a whipped ganache (I've never done it with butter in it - does that make it more buttercream-ish?) just to change things up a bit.
Today, I baked the strawberry (doubled to make 80), apple cider (60), and funfetti (doubled to make 80) cupcakes - there could have been more funfetti, but not enough to fill a whole pan, so I didn't bother. I added cinnamon bits from King Arthur to the apple cider ones and dipped them in maple cinnamon sugar, which is a change, one that hopefully people will like.
I also discovered that the cupcake carriers I've had sitting in a box under a chair in my living room for a few months are the wrong size (they are for standard-sized cupcakes) so I only have 10 mini ones and I need 13, so I will use the some foil lasagna pans for my brother and sister and one of the kids - they'll get a few more cupcakes out of it, since the carriers hold 2 dozen but the 9 x 13" tray fits about 30. *hands* I'm just glad I still have a pack of them left to use; otherwise, I'd have been up a creek.
Tomorrow is Pipe-a-palooza 7: The Pipening! (yeah, it's kind of shocking to me I've been doing cupcakes for 7 years now - I started in 2019 - but I like it more than the chocolates [and it's also less time-consuming than the chocolates were] and I can't do ice creams anymore due to logistics, though they remain my all-time favorite of the homemade Christmas gifts I've done over the years.) Wish me luck! It's always the hardest part for me. Hopefully I will remember to take pictures to share afterwards.
Whoops, I started this entry an hour ago and got distracted by stuff like packing my overnight bag and refilling my water bottle etc. so I'm just gonna hit post now and work up the energy to go wash my hair.
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( 6-day plan, day 5 )
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Today, I baked the strawberry (doubled to make 80), apple cider (60), and funfetti (doubled to make 80) cupcakes - there could have been more funfetti, but not enough to fill a whole pan, so I didn't bother. I added cinnamon bits from King Arthur to the apple cider ones and dipped them in maple cinnamon sugar, which is a change, one that hopefully people will like.
I also discovered that the cupcake carriers I've had sitting in a box under a chair in my living room for a few months are the wrong size (they are for standard-sized cupcakes) so I only have 10 mini ones and I need 13, so I will use the some foil lasagna pans for my brother and sister and one of the kids - they'll get a few more cupcakes out of it, since the carriers hold 2 dozen but the 9 x 13" tray fits about 30. *hands* I'm just glad I still have a pack of them left to use; otherwise, I'd have been up a creek.
Tomorrow is Pipe-a-palooza 7: The Pipening! (yeah, it's kind of shocking to me I've been doing cupcakes for 7 years now - I started in 2019 - but I like it more than the chocolates [and it's also less time-consuming than the chocolates were] and I can't do ice creams anymore due to logistics, though they remain my all-time favorite of the homemade Christmas gifts I've done over the years.) Wish me luck! It's always the hardest part for me. Hopefully I will remember to take pictures to share afterwards.
Whoops, I started this entry an hour ago and got distracted by stuff like packing my overnight bag and refilling my water bottle etc. so I'm just gonna hit post now and work up the energy to go wash my hair.
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( 6-day plan, day 5 )
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