Books and coding can make time a construct that belongs to others.... And my stomach.
WHY FOOD SO SPENDY?!?
If only I could only shop at natural food stores, due to food allergies and intolerances, and expensive dietary restrictions such as gluten and alliums. Living in Alaska has become even more expensive, with rising food and basic living expenses. It's challenging to feed a family with four children.
beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Daily writing promptWhat is the last thing you learned?View all responses What an 'Unreliable Narrator' is. An unreliable narrator is an untrustworthy storyteller, most often used in narratives with a first-person point of view. The unreliable narrator is either deliberately deceptive or unintentionally misguided, forcing the reader to question their credibility as a storyteller. https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-an-unreliable-narrator-4-ways-to-create-an-unreliable-narrator-in-writing… Continue reading beauty is in the eye of the beholder
The Hackers Who Breached Neopets Were Inside Its IT Systems for 18 Months — Gizmodo Australia
Neopets, the company that sells virtual pets to tweenagers (and also a weird amount of adults), suffered a pretty devastating data breach earlier this year, but a recent update seems to show it was far worse than we previously thought. In July, the company announced that it had been hacked and that data on its […]… Continue reading The Hackers Who Breached Neopets Were Inside Its IT Systems for 18 Months — Gizmodo Australia
Snow, snow, snow.
What is your favorite type of weather? Luckily, I live in one of the snowiest places on earth, Alaska. We typically get our first snow in October, and it lasts until April. I get to live just down the street from Santa, and our town hosts an international ice carving championship each year. To me,… Continue reading Snow, snow, snow.
Children
What makes you laugh? Specifically MY children. They are sometimes crazy, sometimes incredibly frustrating and almost always curious. Their reactions help reframe my views and keep me young, but also take years from my life.
Happy 20th Birthday Neopets!
Who would have thought a small online game developed by college students missing their family pets would get so big, or last so long? Thank you Adam and Donna for your contribution; even if it has morphed into something you no longer support; it still brings joy, comfort, and a release for many players even… Continue reading Happy 20th Birthday Neopets!
2018
So far the year has treated me well. I've managed to make some trades towards finishing customisations, hit 12M nps, won the lottery (again!), got the Wheel of Extravagance avatar (makes 295), and food club has been good when I remember to bet. I've also made some new friends on the site; which has… Continue reading 2018
Rosemmary's Report 