Starting this today, a gift from my lovely #MWSecretSantaAoNZ
I'm struggling a lot around foods and what I can and can't have with being forced to be more Gluten and Dairy Free (Bless the lactase pills).
The hell my body is going through when I get it wrong is just ruining me at the moment.
I'm struggling a lot around foods and what I can and can't have with being forced to be more Gluten and Dairy Free (Bless the lactase pills).
The hell my body is going through when I get it wrong is just ruining me at the moment.
June 24, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Starting this today, a gift from my lovely #MWSecretSantaAoNZ
I'm struggling a lot around foods and what I can and can't have with being forced to be more Gluten and Dairy Free (Bless the lactase pills).
The hell my body is going through when I get it wrong is just ruining me at the moment.
I'm struggling a lot around foods and what I can and can't have with being forced to be more Gluten and Dairy Free (Bless the lactase pills).
The hell my body is going through when I get it wrong is just ruining me at the moment.
Getting some sun, starting a new book, while the pīwakawaka chatter away.
Bonus bookmark from my #MWSecretSantaAoNZ
Bonus bookmark from my #MWSecretSantaAoNZ
June 20, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Getting some sun, starting a new book, while the pīwakawaka chatter away.
Bonus bookmark from my #MWSecretSantaAoNZ
Bonus bookmark from my #MWSecretSantaAoNZ
I've written a poem and 16000 words in the last two days. I've been feeling well enough to dance again. The sun has been shining. I've been able to snuggle in my #MWSecretSantaAoNZ quilt on the cold nights. I've managed to fundraise a little bit for K's U18s tournament.
June 11, 2025 at 10:03 AM
I've written a poem and 16000 words in the last two days. I've been feeling well enough to dance again. The sun has been shining. I've been able to snuggle in my #MWSecretSantaAoNZ quilt on the cold nights. I've managed to fundraise a little bit for K's U18s tournament.
The kindness of #MWSecretSantaAoNZ continues to amaze.
But most special of all is that my Santa got in touch with my fav charity #ManawatuAlleyCatTrust
to offer to supply their shop with her handmade catnip toys to raise $$$ for them in an ongoing way ❤️
Please go take a look at their shop!
manawatualleycattrust.org.nz/product/catn...
to offer to supply their shop with her handmade catnip toys to raise $$$ for them in an ongoing way ❤️
Please go take a look at their shop!
manawatualleycattrust.org.nz/product/catn...
June 11, 2025 at 2:27 AM
The kindness of #MWSecretSantaAoNZ continues to amaze.
I admit it feels good knowing my contribution to #MWSecretSantaAoNZ was useful and enjoyed.
Yes, these were fun to answer. And I saw lots of answers from people who weren't even my giftee and thought I'd know exactly what to get them!
June 7, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I admit it feels good knowing my contribution to #MWSecretSantaAoNZ was useful and enjoyed.
Only 8 hint nudges were needed for #MWSecretSantaAoNZ
Thanks to everyone who interacted with my graphics. We loved getting to know everyone better.
Thanks to everyone who interacted with my graphics. We loved getting to know everyone better.
It's even more noticeable when I actually break it out by nudge type #MWSecretSantaAoNZ
Only 8, 8 total nudges for hints. That is unheard of and I'm sure most of that was to do with your graphics.
48 present updates
21 did it arrive?
2 open it already, I can't take it
Only 8, 8 total nudges for hints. That is unheard of and I'm sure most of that was to do with your graphics.
48 present updates
21 did it arrive?
2 open it already, I can't take it
June 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Only 8 hint nudges were needed for #MWSecretSantaAoNZ
Thanks to everyone who interacted with my graphics. We loved getting to know everyone better.
Thanks to everyone who interacted with my graphics. We loved getting to know everyone better.
Those are some cute earrings #MWSecretSantaAoNZ
June 7, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Those are some cute earrings #MWSecretSantaAoNZ
Do we think it's time to crack open the chocolate? #MWSecretSantaAoNZ
June 7, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Do we think it's time to crack open the chocolate? #MWSecretSantaAoNZ
Our dear IT Elf has been incredible for creating something that brings joy to us all. The app he's been working on since last year waiting for the tech to catch up has made this a smooth and amazing #MWSecretSantaAoNZ
Three cheers for @orthanc.nz
Three cheers for @orthanc.nz
I consider it an immense privilege to be involved with #MWSecretSantaAoNZ.
I really do believe that spread joy and happy and focusing on the good things is important, encourages more of those things. Helps us build a better world.
I really do believe that spread joy and happy and focusing on the good things is important, encourages more of those things. Helps us build a better world.
June 7, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Our dear IT Elf has been incredible for creating something that brings joy to us all. The app he's been working on since last year waiting for the tech to catch up has made this a smooth and amazing #MWSecretSantaAoNZ
Three cheers for @orthanc.nz
Three cheers for @orthanc.nz
Okay since people want some positive things after #MWSecretSantaAoNZ I haven't done Jaide's Radio Dedications for a few months.
So reply to this with your favourite emoji, and tomorrow I'll put a playlist on random and dedicate as many songs out as possible.
So reply to this with your favourite emoji, and tomorrow I'll put a playlist on random and dedicate as many songs out as possible.
June 7, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Okay since people want some positive things after #MWSecretSantaAoNZ I haven't done Jaide's Radio Dedications for a few months.
So reply to this with your favourite emoji, and tomorrow I'll put a playlist on random and dedicate as many songs out as possible.
So reply to this with your favourite emoji, and tomorrow I'll put a playlist on random and dedicate as many songs out as possible.
One thing about #MWSecretSantaAoNZ on here... I haven't been put in "like" jail or anything today.
June 7, 2025 at 3:24 AM
One thing about #MWSecretSantaAoNZ on here... I haven't been put in "like" jail or anything today.
Hey #MWSecretSantaAoNZ
You might need to pause in the feed and have some water. Please stay hydrated.
Ask me why I thought of this... *facepalm*
You might need to pause in the feed and have some water. Please stay hydrated.
Ask me why I thought of this... *facepalm*
June 7, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Hey #MWSecretSantaAoNZ
You might need to pause in the feed and have some water. Please stay hydrated.
Ask me why I thought of this... *facepalm*
You might need to pause in the feed and have some water. Please stay hydrated.
Ask me why I thought of this... *facepalm*
Some #MWSecretSantaAoNZ stats
We had 187 players.
4 super santas
A nice round 200 tracking numbers entered in the app plus a few more gifts that were delivered without tracking
4 super santas
A nice round 200 tracking numbers entered in the app plus a few more gifts that were delivered without tracking
June 7, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Some #MWSecretSantaAoNZ stats
A big thank you to everyone who has been involved in or supported us bringing #MWSecretSantaAoNZ to life. The aroha has been amazing, the joy uplifting.
I know we've got more to come, and some in the coming days, ALL THE JOY!
I know we've got more to come, and some in the coming days, ALL THE JOY!
June 7, 2025 at 2:04 AM
A big thank you to everyone who has been involved in or supported us bringing #MWSecretSantaAoNZ to life. The aroha has been amazing, the joy uplifting.
I know we've got more to come, and some in the coming days, ALL THE JOY!
I know we've got more to come, and some in the coming days, ALL THE JOY!
Wrapped up in the hug that comes in my quilt, with a little trickery to get both sides in the photo. And happy goofball face to match.
#MWSecretSantaAoNZ
#MWSecretSantaAoNZ
June 7, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Wrapped up in the hug that comes in my quilt, with a little trickery to get both sides in the photo. And happy goofball face to match.
#MWSecretSantaAoNZ
#MWSecretSantaAoNZ
Then finally I got to the card and the letter and well that's when it all got a bit blurry and it wasn't because I didn't have my glasses on.
The aroha is just amazing, the thought and care, I feel just so seen and loved right now.
Beyond thank you to my #MWSecretSantaAoNZ Santa
The aroha is just amazing, the thought and care, I feel just so seen and loved right now.
Beyond thank you to my #MWSecretSantaAoNZ Santa
June 7, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Then finally I got to the card and the letter and well that's when it all got a bit blurry and it wasn't because I didn't have my glasses on.
The aroha is just amazing, the thought and care, I feel just so seen and loved right now.
Beyond thank you to my #MWSecretSantaAoNZ Santa
The aroha is just amazing, the thought and care, I feel just so seen and loved right now.
Beyond thank you to my #MWSecretSantaAoNZ Santa
Then I went back to my other two gifts and they are so perfect and thoughtful. The book sounds so helpful as I navigate being gluten intolerant.
And I'm so glad you know about perfume balm too now.
#MWSecretSantaAoNZ
And I'm so glad you know about perfume balm too now.
#MWSecretSantaAoNZ
June 7, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Then I went back to my other two gifts and they are so perfect and thoughtful. The book sounds so helpful as I navigate being gluten intolerant.
And I'm so glad you know about perfume balm too now.
#MWSecretSantaAoNZ
And I'm so glad you know about perfume balm too now.
#MWSecretSantaAoNZ
This is where I start to get emotional. I know who my Santa is, I remember the first post of the purple strips of fabric. I remember loving the purple and thinking as I watched that whoever was getting this was one lucky giftee. IT WAS FOR ME ALL ALONG
#MWSecretSantaAoNZ
#MWSecretSantaAoNZ
June 7, 2025 at 12:31 AM
This is where I start to get emotional. I know who my Santa is, I remember the first post of the purple strips of fabric. I remember loving the purple and thinking as I watched that whoever was getting this was one lucky giftee. IT WAS FOR ME ALL ALONG
#MWSecretSantaAoNZ
#MWSecretSantaAoNZ
As I'm opening I discover another present and someone came to help.
And oh, the other package is wrapped too and could have been out d'oh
#MWSecretSantaAoNZ
And oh, the other package is wrapped too and could have been out d'oh
#MWSecretSantaAoNZ
June 7, 2025 at 12:24 AM
As I'm opening I discover another present and someone came to help.
And oh, the other package is wrapped too and could have been out d'oh
#MWSecretSantaAoNZ
And oh, the other package is wrapped too and could have been out d'oh
#MWSecretSantaAoNZ
And this is where we find out that I am not the smartest elf in #MWSecretSantaAoNZ because the package said "Not Naked" and I brained that as "Not Wrapped"
Sorry Santa. But you probably already know I'm special
So here it is out of the paper
Sorry Santa. But you probably already know I'm special
So here it is out of the paper
June 7, 2025 at 12:19 AM
And this is where we find out that I am not the smartest elf in #MWSecretSantaAoNZ because the package said "Not Naked" and I brained that as "Not Wrapped"
Sorry Santa. But you probably already know I'm special
So here it is out of the paper
Sorry Santa. But you probably already know I'm special
So here it is out of the paper
Next of the hand-delivered and it's a book and bookmark. But here is where it gets special (I'm writing this after opening all to speed things up)
This is a favourite book of theirs as I requested and a homemade bookmark! 😍😍
#MWSecretSantaAoNZ
This is a favourite book of theirs as I requested and a homemade bookmark! 😍😍
#MWSecretSantaAoNZ
June 7, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Next of the hand-delivered and it's a book and bookmark. But here is where it gets special (I'm writing this after opening all to speed things up)
This is a favourite book of theirs as I requested and a homemade bookmark! 😍😍
#MWSecretSantaAoNZ
This is a favourite book of theirs as I requested and a homemade bookmark! 😍😍
#MWSecretSantaAoNZ
The guards have been cleared out. It's time for #MWSecretSantaAoNZ
Now I've been confused for a while because some were hand delivered and some were sent from other places.... I'm still confused.
Now I've been confused for a while because some were hand delivered and some were sent from other places.... I'm still confused.
June 7, 2025 at 12:10 AM
The guards have been cleared out. It's time for #MWSecretSantaAoNZ
Now I've been confused for a while because some were hand delivered and some were sent from other places.... I'm still confused.
Now I've been confused for a while because some were hand delivered and some were sent from other places.... I'm still confused.
Right, I'll come back to the #MWSecretSantaAoNZ feed (and all the notifications I have) shortly but I think I've made my Santa wait long enough and I know they need the joy
June 6, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Right, I'll come back to the #MWSecretSantaAoNZ feed (and all the notifications I have) shortly but I think I've made my Santa wait long enough and I know they need the joy
Okay I am here #MWSecretSantaAoNZ
Let me catch up with the feed and then it will be opening time.
Let me catch up with the feed and then it will be opening time.
June 6, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Okay I am here #MWSecretSantaAoNZ
Let me catch up with the feed and then it will be opening time.
Let me catch up with the feed and then it will be opening time.
Right, #MWSecretSantaAoNZ Lovelies. I am off to bed. Can't wait to see the joy when I wake up.
Just over 2 hours to go, good luck to those trying to stay up.
Just over 2 hours to go, good luck to those trying to stay up.
June 6, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Right, #MWSecretSantaAoNZ Lovelies. I am off to bed. Can't wait to see the joy when I wake up.
Just over 2 hours to go, good luck to those trying to stay up.
Just over 2 hours to go, good luck to those trying to stay up.