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Amanda
@refinedladybug.bsky.social
Likes: Pastries, yarn, glitter, math, and the Carolina Hurricanes.

Finally having my ska phase.

She/her ❤️
So I don't know if that's "fair", but it's what they were asking and we did throw in a little extra.

And we're thankful for a hell of a deal!

Also for squirreling some money away just for this. ❤️

Should I try to post a roundup?
December 6, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Here's to a LOT of new sweet tunes, and artists getting paid more fairly.

I mean...some of these were an absolute steal though. Like, we got someone's entire discography for less than $10...
December 6, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Right?!!? 🤔 What in the world. lol
December 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Saltbox Village is always really good too! Especially for as busy as they are.

I know this is from last night, but I hope you take some time for you today and go get that Coke! ❤️
December 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Double bonus, I guess, if the band/album/song name sounds like it could be a candle?

🤔

Okay, I'm going to bed.
December 5, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Guess l'd better go do those other errands before traffic picks back up, though.
December 4, 2025 at 7:58 PM
But maybe not, bc my regular McD's usually gives me fries that are so fresh and hot that I can't eat any in the car.😅

So that'd be tough to match up to.

Anyway. That's all!

Why am I even posting about it?
I don't know. Maybe I just needed some fresh air and a brain break.
December 4, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The Coke is the same, which is good bc the fountain Coke and wide straw were also part of the *need*.

I didn't get fries, which might have made for a better comparison?
December 4, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I don't go to McDonald's super often (still don't know if I was just craving beef, or what?) but, like...

I thought it was all super standardized?

Have I been taking my normal McD's for granted?

I think my last visit to the other one was even around the same time of day, so not super busy...
December 4, 2025 at 7:57 PM
But all my other errands are in the opposite direction, so I went to the other McDonald's (on E. Williams).

And my faithful double cheeseburger was pretty sad. Somehow both extra greasy, and also...lukewarm? Like not hot enough to make that much extra grease?
December 4, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I don't know what's going on there, but I wholeheartedly approve.
December 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM
We're starting with Grumpy Old Men, but we will get to Hanks!

And we have a whole long weekend for it, which is amazing.

So happy Harvest, Thanksgiving, T. Hanksgiving, or whatever you celebrate to you and yours.

I hope it's full of laughter and nourishes both your tummy and your soul. 🥰
November 27, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Anyway, this year and season has been a lot, and traveling to two different families in Virginia is also a lot.

So we stayed home.

We're in comfy pants, laughing and heating up some pretty much ready-made food, and watching movies.
November 27, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Her: You should just hang out, day drink, and watch Tom Hanks movies!

Me: 😮 This is the best idea I've ever heard.

And so, that year, that's what we did and it was glorious.

And it became our tradition for a couple of years, until I left retail and we were expected to normal-Thanksgiving.
November 27, 2025 at 6:38 PM
They are still hilarious this morning.
November 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM