Mandy Collins's Avatar

Mandy Collins

@mandycollins.bsky.social

Former journalist, current content writer, life coach, author, mother, dog wrangler, reader, tea lover, baker, DIYer, needlewoman, procrastininja. Not always in that order. Depends on the day. www.reddoorink.com and www.mandycollinscoaching.com

635 Followers  |  129 Following  |  1,899 Posts  |  Joined: 21.10.2023
Posts Following

Posts by Mandy Collins (@mandycollins.bsky.social)

A screenshot that reads: "This site can't be reached. www.gov.za took too long to respond."

A screenshot that reads: "This site can't be reached. www.gov.za took too long to respond."

*laughs in South Africa*

02.03.2026 09:47 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They’ve got a taste for it now, boys. The reward centres all lit up. Children at an arcade game, egging each other on with whoops and fist bumps and roars. β€œBomb that bitch”

02.03.2026 05:17 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
And owl and a bee three times
1. owl, bee (front)
2. owl, bee (side)
3. facing backwards...owl be (heeheehee!)

And owl and a bee three times 1. owl, bee (front) 2. owl, bee (side) 3. facing backwards...owl be (heeheehee!)

I laughed aloud at this, I admit, heehee!

02.03.2026 05:29 β€” πŸ‘ 323    πŸ” 63    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 4

It's only a pre-emptive strike if it comes from the Preemptif region of France, otherwise it's just a cynical excuse to start a vainglorious and bloodthirsty war with no coherent endgame.

01.03.2026 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

FFS.

01.03.2026 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I feel seen.

01.03.2026 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I would just like to say, in light of... *gestures at everything*... Fuck all of these stupid, stupid men.

01.03.2026 14:35 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's just wrong.

01.03.2026 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I saw a comment the said we aren’t β€œangry enough.” But all we are is angry. Our veins circulate it like acid. It cracks our sternums. It poisons and paralyzes us. We hiss and spit at each other, all impotent, helpless rage.

We don’t need more anger. We need more direction.

01.03.2026 09:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1838    πŸ” 395    πŸ’¬ 25    πŸ“Œ 25

Africa by Toto. Despise feels like an understatement.

28.02.2026 19:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Intrinsicurly Me. It's miraculous.

28.02.2026 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ I think he was just hungry, which is pretty much his permanent state, but still.

28.02.2026 05:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Should I be concerned that I can hear the Labrador's stomach making noises when he's in the next room? 😬

28.02.2026 03:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I am always inspired by your time management.

27.02.2026 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Today's three good things:
1. An unusually good night of sleep with only one canine interruption.
2. Daughters and a friend coming for drinks after work.
3. THE WEEKEND, BAYBEE!

27.02.2026 12:37 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

The best type of pie :)

26.02.2026 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 605    πŸ” 66    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 2

They really should include a pic of the phone, rather than just a white table

26.02.2026 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I can't get past no 1. Sorcery!

26.02.2026 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ek kan dit heelwat glo. Jy moet maar 'n plan maak om huis toe te kom.

26.02.2026 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Because I am having a "you kids get off my lawn" kinda day, here are three happy/positive things I am thankful for.
1. My new hair product that has defrizzed me and given me bouncy curls.
2. The affogato with pistachios I had after lunch.
3. Subtle signs of autumn all around.

26.02.2026 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

I can live with this.

26.02.2026 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Lawd. Sterkte, jong.

26.02.2026 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You are deeply silly. I approve. πŸ˜‚

26.02.2026 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ There was a loud, garrulous woman in the coffee shop I was in saying it over and over again. I had to leave so I didn't go over there...

26.02.2026 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is strangely compelling.

26.02.2026 13:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

South Africans who pronounce Wi-Fi as Waa-faa... Today's pet peeve. Draaves me mad.

26.02.2026 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Now you know!

26.02.2026 08:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's possible you're me too, you know.

26.02.2026 07:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I do not wish to work this day, but my to-do list is very long.

26.02.2026 06:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes! Maybe I'm misremembering. πŸ€¦πŸ»β€β™€οΈ

25.02.2026 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0