Emily
@eccentricemily.bsky.social
Pākehā. She/Her/Ia. I'm AuDHD, Queer & perimenopausal. Doing my best to fight racism, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia & ableism. Honoured to be tangata Tiriti in Aotearoa ❤️🤍🖤
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild:
- Tuatara
- Takahē
- Squirrels
- California sea lions
- Snowy egrets
- Tuatara
- Takahē
- Squirrels
- California sea lions
- Snowy egrets
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild:
- Sun fish
- cassowary
- minke whale
- wombat
- orca
- Sun fish
- cassowary
- minke whale
- wombat
- orca
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild:
Orca
Dolphin
Snake
Hedgehog
Rosella
Orca
Dolphin
Snake
Hedgehog
Rosella
November 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild:
- Tuatara
- Takahē
- Squirrels
- California sea lions
- Snowy egrets
- Tuatara
- Takahē
- Squirrels
- California sea lions
- Snowy egrets
Reposted by Emily
New Zealand's Minister of Education can't tell the difference between Mathematics and Social Studies.
November 27, 2025 at 7:19 PM
New Zealand's Minister of Education can't tell the difference between Mathematics and Social Studies.
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen:
A random selection
- Paramore (3 times!)
- Adele
- Postmodern Jukebox
- Ed Sheeran
- Mumsdollar
A random selection
- Paramore (3 times!)
- Adele
- Postmodern Jukebox
- Ed Sheeran
- Mumsdollar
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen:
A random selection
-Elton John/Billy Joel
-Boney M
-Evanescence
-U2
-Guns N Roses
A random selection
-Elton John/Billy Joel
-Boney M
-Evanescence
-U2
-Guns N Roses
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen:
A random selection
- Elton John
- Adele
- Pink
- Ed Sheeran
- James Blunt
A random selection
- Elton John
- Adele
- Pink
- Ed Sheeran
- James Blunt
November 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen:
A random selection
- Paramore (3 times!)
- Adele
- Postmodern Jukebox
- Ed Sheeran
- Mumsdollar
A random selection
- Paramore (3 times!)
- Adele
- Postmodern Jukebox
- Ed Sheeran
- Mumsdollar
Got a bit grumpy over on Facebook & shared this video on my profile with the following comment:
I think it's "FRANKLY DISGUSTING" what you Erica and your colleagues are doing to ruin the Education System of Aotearoa NZ!!
1/3
I think it's "FRANKLY DISGUSTING" what you Erica and your colleagues are doing to ruin the Education System of Aotearoa NZ!!
1/3
November 26, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Got a bit grumpy over on Facebook & shared this video on my profile with the following comment:
I think it's "FRANKLY DISGUSTING" what you Erica and your colleagues are doing to ruin the Education System of Aotearoa NZ!!
1/3
I think it's "FRANKLY DISGUSTING" what you Erica and your colleagues are doing to ruin the Education System of Aotearoa NZ!!
1/3
I play Pokémon Go pretty much daily & play it with my 2 sons 📱
I enjoy online word puzzles such as Connections, Strands, Waffle, Wordle & Minute Cryptic 🔠
I've been enjoying Yahtzee again recently since teaching Mr 9 how to play (he beat me the first game we played together!!) 🎲
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I enjoy online word puzzles such as Connections, Strands, Waffle, Wordle & Minute Cryptic 🔠
I've been enjoying Yahtzee again recently since teaching Mr 9 how to play (he beat me the first game we played together!!) 🎲
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Another day, another chance to learn more about you #SecretSantaAoNZ
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I play Pokémon Go pretty much daily & play it with my 2 sons 📱
I enjoy online word puzzles such as Connections, Strands, Waffle, Wordle & Minute Cryptic 🔠
I've been enjoying Yahtzee again recently since teaching Mr 9 how to play (he beat me the first game we played together!!) 🎲
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I enjoy online word puzzles such as Connections, Strands, Waffle, Wordle & Minute Cryptic 🔠
I've been enjoying Yahtzee again recently since teaching Mr 9 how to play (he beat me the first game we played together!!) 🎲
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Favourite musicians are Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, Paramore & Lawrence 🎶
Favourite movie is Fried Green Tomatoes 🎥
Favourite recent TV shows include Outlander, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, New Amsterdam & Killing Eve 📺
Favourite book is The Christmas Caravan by Jennifer Beck 📘
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Favourite movie is Fried Green Tomatoes 🎥
Favourite recent TV shows include Outlander, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, New Amsterdam & Killing Eve 📺
Favourite book is The Christmas Caravan by Jennifer Beck 📘
#SecretSantaAoNZ
A new question for today #SecretSantaAoNZ
This one might require a few replies to answer, at least for me.
This one might require a few replies to answer, at least for me.
November 23, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Favourite musicians are Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, Paramore & Lawrence 🎶
Favourite movie is Fried Green Tomatoes 🎥
Favourite recent TV shows include Outlander, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, New Amsterdam & Killing Eve 📺
Favourite book is The Christmas Caravan by Jennifer Beck 📘
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Favourite movie is Fried Green Tomatoes 🎥
Favourite recent TV shows include Outlander, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, New Amsterdam & Killing Eve 📺
Favourite book is The Christmas Caravan by Jennifer Beck 📘
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I love cats - sorta obvious since we have 4 pet cats!! 🐈🐈⬛
I also really like sea creatures such as dolphins, whales, turtles, otters & seals 🐬🐳🐢🦦🦭
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I also really like sea creatures such as dolphins, whales, turtles, otters & seals 🐬🐳🐢🦦🦭
#SecretSantaAoNZ
A new question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
Are you a cat or dog person? Pandas? Hippos? Dolphins?Dragons? Chimera? Nessie?
Are you a cat or dog person? Pandas? Hippos? Dolphins?Dragons? Chimera? Nessie?
November 23, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I love cats - sorta obvious since we have 4 pet cats!! 🐈🐈⬛
I also really like sea creatures such as dolphins, whales, turtles, otters & seals 🐬🐳🐢🦦🦭
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I also really like sea creatures such as dolphins, whales, turtles, otters & seals 🐬🐳🐢🦦🦭
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I do love a cool pair of socks 🧦
My feet are smallish, so the best size socks for me are the biggest kids size, which is usually 13-3 but can be 10-14(years) 🦶🏻
I do like fitting/buying kids socks, as they are often cheaper than adults socks, plus usually more colourful & cool 🌈
#SecretSantaAoNZ
My feet are smallish, so the best size socks for me are the biggest kids size, which is usually 13-3 but can be 10-14(years) 🦶🏻
I do like fitting/buying kids socks, as they are often cheaper than adults socks, plus usually more colourful & cool 🌈
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Another question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
While you're here, what about the size of your head for hats, hands for gloves, clothing size for anything else you might like.
While you're here, what about the size of your head for hats, hands for gloves, clothing size for anything else you might like.
November 20, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I do love a cool pair of socks 🧦
My feet are smallish, so the best size socks for me are the biggest kids size, which is usually 13-3 but can be 10-14(years) 🦶🏻
I do like fitting/buying kids socks, as they are often cheaper than adults socks, plus usually more colourful & cool 🌈
#SecretSantaAoNZ
My feet are smallish, so the best size socks for me are the biggest kids size, which is usually 13-3 but can be 10-14(years) 🦶🏻
I do like fitting/buying kids socks, as they are often cheaper than adults socks, plus usually more colourful & cool 🌈
#SecretSantaAoNZ
November 19, 2025 at 11:19 PM
🚫 I do not tolerate spicy food - I have super plain & pasty Pākehā taste buds
🚫 I can't stand passionfruit, both the taste as well as the scent
🚫 I dislike coffee as a drink & stuff that is coffee flavoured
🚫 Metal necklaces give me a rash on my neck
#SecretSantaAoNZ
🚫 I can't stand passionfruit, both the taste as well as the scent
🚫 I dislike coffee as a drink & stuff that is coffee flavoured
🚫 Metal necklaces give me a rash on my neck
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Today's #SecretSantaAoNZ question is a pretty important one.
Make sure you add the hashtag to your replies so it's easily searchable for your Santa. We wouldn't want them to miss it.
Make sure you add the hashtag to your replies so it's easily searchable for your Santa. We wouldn't want them to miss it.
November 19, 2025 at 10:17 PM
🚫 I do not tolerate spicy food - I have super plain & pasty Pākehā taste buds
🚫 I can't stand passionfruit, both the taste as well as the scent
🚫 I dislike coffee as a drink & stuff that is coffee flavoured
🚫 Metal necklaces give me a rash on my neck
#SecretSantaAoNZ
🚫 I can't stand passionfruit, both the taste as well as the scent
🚫 I dislike coffee as a drink & stuff that is coffee flavoured
🚫 Metal necklaces give me a rash on my neck
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I play Pokémon Go & enjoy playing word puzzles online such as Minute Cryptic, Connections, Strands, Waffle and Wordle 🔠
I love crafting, especially papercrafts, but haven't done a lot lately due to Perimenopause mixed with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety & Depression, stuffing up my brain 😞
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I love crafting, especially papercrafts, but haven't done a lot lately due to Perimenopause mixed with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety & Depression, stuffing up my brain 😞
#SecretSantaAoNZ
New question #SecretSantaAoNZ
Remember, sign-ups close today.
Remember, sign-ups close today.
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 AM
I play Pokémon Go & enjoy playing word puzzles online such as Minute Cryptic, Connections, Strands, Waffle and Wordle 🔠
I love crafting, especially papercrafts, but haven't done a lot lately due to Perimenopause mixed with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety & Depression, stuffing up my brain 😞
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I love crafting, especially papercrafts, but haven't done a lot lately due to Perimenopause mixed with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety & Depression, stuffing up my brain 😞
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I don't wear jewellery other than my wedding & engagement rings on my left hand, a couple of silver rings on my right hand, and occasionally a badge or an enamel pin (it's mostly my bag or backpack that wears the badges & enamel pins I own!) 💍
#SecretSantaAoNZ
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Going to move this question for #SecretSantaAoNZ forward a few days since it's come up.
What jewellery do you wear? Necklaces? Bracelets? Clip-ons or pierced earrings? Rings? Anklets? Arm bands? Gold? Silver? Pewter? Copper? Or plastic like Hoggle?
What jewellery do you wear? Necklaces? Bracelets? Clip-ons or pierced earrings? Rings? Anklets? Arm bands? Gold? Silver? Pewter? Copper? Or plastic like Hoggle?
November 18, 2025 at 5:19 AM
I don't wear jewellery other than my wedding & engagement rings on my left hand, a couple of silver rings on my right hand, and occasionally a badge or an enamel pin (it's mostly my bag or backpack that wears the badges & enamel pins I own!) 💍
#SecretSantaAoNZ
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I collect lots of Pokémon stuff - figurines, plushies, stationery & stickers, as well as the actual collector cards 💛💙
I also collect blue & silver Christmas tree decorations 🎄
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I also collect blue & silver Christmas tree decorations 🎄
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Question time #SecretSantaAoNZ
What do you collect? If you were a dragon what would you hoard?
What do you collect? If you were a dragon what would you hoard?
November 17, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I collect lots of Pokémon stuff - figurines, plushies, stationery & stickers, as well as the actual collector cards 💛💙
I also collect blue & silver Christmas tree decorations 🎄
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I also collect blue & silver Christmas tree decorations 🎄
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Reposted by Emily
A PSA for the holidays!
And for Kiwis, I recommend @pepperraccoon.com- very cool tees, badges, and more (they make great gifts for friends and whānau overseas!)
www.pepperraccoon.com
And for Kiwis, I recommend @pepperraccoon.com- very cool tees, badges, and more (they make great gifts for friends and whānau overseas!)
www.pepperraccoon.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:57 PM
A PSA for the holidays!
And for Kiwis, I recommend @pepperraccoon.com- very cool tees, badges, and more (they make great gifts for friends and whānau overseas!)
www.pepperraccoon.com
And for Kiwis, I recommend @pepperraccoon.com- very cool tees, badges, and more (they make great gifts for friends and whānau overseas!)
www.pepperraccoon.com
Reposted by Emily
THREAD. A collection of photographs of the best scarecrows I have met on walks.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
November 16, 2025 at 2:29 PM
THREAD. A collection of photographs of the best scarecrows I have met on walks.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
Reposted by Emily
THREAD. A collection of photographs of excellent sheep I have met on walks.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
November 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM
THREAD. A collection of photographs of excellent sheep I have met on walks.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
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THREAD. A collection of photographs of excellent cattle I have met on walks.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
November 15, 2025 at 8:38 AM
THREAD. A collection of photographs of excellent cattle I have met on walks.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
If you see this, post a bird 🐤
November 15, 2025 at 7:25 AM
If you see this, post a bird 🐤
My favourite colour is blue - in particular teal and turquoise 🩵
Runner up is purple - especially lavender and lilac 💜
I love shiny and sparkly things, but much prefer silver to gold 🩶
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Runner up is purple - especially lavender and lilac 💜
I love shiny and sparkly things, but much prefer silver to gold 🩶
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Today's question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
Especially great for all the crafting Santas we're blessed with when they're sleuthing.
Especially great for all the crafting Santas we're blessed with when they're sleuthing.
November 15, 2025 at 3:09 AM
My favourite colour is blue - in particular teal and turquoise 🩵
Runner up is purple - especially lavender and lilac 💜
I love shiny and sparkly things, but much prefer silver to gold 🩶
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Runner up is purple - especially lavender and lilac 💜
I love shiny and sparkly things, but much prefer silver to gold 🩶
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I love milk chocolate but I'm not a fan of nuts or coffee flavours. Salted caramel is a particular favourite 🍫🧂
Spicy food is a big NO but I love caramelised onions & cheesy garlic crackers 🧅🧀🧄
My favourite types of bikkies are shortbread, Danish butter cookies & chocolate chip 🍪
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Spicy food is a big NO but I love caramelised onions & cheesy garlic crackers 🧅🧀🧄
My favourite types of bikkies are shortbread, Danish butter cookies & chocolate chip 🍪
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Time for another question #SecretSantaAoNZ
What are your favourite foods? Least favourite? What can't you eat? What are your go to foods FOR MORALE?
Quote or reply with your answers.
What are your favourite foods? Least favourite? What can't you eat? What are your go to foods FOR MORALE?
Quote or reply with your answers.
November 13, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I love milk chocolate but I'm not a fan of nuts or coffee flavours. Salted caramel is a particular favourite 🍫🧂
Spicy food is a big NO but I love caramelised onions & cheesy garlic crackers 🧅🧀🧄
My favourite types of bikkies are shortbread, Danish butter cookies & chocolate chip 🍪
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Spicy food is a big NO but I love caramelised onions & cheesy garlic crackers 🧅🧀🧄
My favourite types of bikkies are shortbread, Danish butter cookies & chocolate chip 🍪
#SecretSantaAoNZ
We currently have four cats and five sheep (though the sheep aren't really pets!)
Here is a photo of one of our cats, all snuggly under a blanket and cuddling a little teddy bear, thanks to the caring nature of our 12 year old son 🥰
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Here is a photo of one of our cats, all snuggly under a blanket and cuddling a little teddy bear, thanks to the caring nature of our 12 year old son 🥰
#SecretSantaAoNZ
November 13, 2025 at 12:23 AM
We currently have four cats and five sheep (though the sheep aren't really pets!)
Here is a photo of one of our cats, all snuggly under a blanket and cuddling a little teddy bear, thanks to the caring nature of our 12 year old son 🥰
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Here is a photo of one of our cats, all snuggly under a blanket and cuddling a little teddy bear, thanks to the caring nature of our 12 year old son 🥰
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Reposted by Emily
In case Alex's post is too subtle APOLOGISE TO TAMATHA PAUL THIS INSTANT YOU COWARDS
Just seems a little short while ago that various government politicians, and people acting as their media surrogates, were outraged and scandalized by, and poured scorn on, comments from younger women politicians for suggesting many people don't trust cops.
Highest levels of the force - filth.
Highest levels of the force - filth.
Well, this story just got a lot fucking worse. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
November 11, 2025 at 4:51 AM
In case Alex's post is too subtle APOLOGISE TO TAMATHA PAUL THIS INSTANT YOU COWARDS
Reposted by Emily
I'm in the minority here, I know, but I don't think this move is the right thing to do about online safety (at least, as a first - and only - step).
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon 'deeply supportive' of social media ban for under 16s
The government is looking at the Australian model and other bans with a view to introducing legislation before next year's election, Christopher Luxon says.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 9, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I'm in the minority here, I know, but I don't think this move is the right thing to do about online safety (at least, as a first - and only - step).
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
