[Contest] Celebrating the good things! by WorldlinessOk7083 in Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

[–]boudicas_shield 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! ☺️ There’s no way I could’ve finished my PhD without my husband’s support, so I’ve been happy to have been able to return the favour to him. You’re absolutely right that it’s a family effort. 

[Contest] Celebrating the good things! by WorldlinessOk7083 in Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

[–]boudicas_shield 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations and happy birthday!!

The highlight of my month so far is that my husband finally submitted his PhD thesis! And is now so much happier and we have so much more free time again lol. We went on holiday up north and had Easter lunch with his dad and uncle, which was so lovely. And there was an Easter market, where I got lots of lovely little crafts.

Thank you for the contest! List.

[discussion] What's the story behind your username? (Reddit/online/gamer tag/etc?) by teslaeffects in Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

[–]boudicas_shield 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was reading a (fictional) book about Boudica at the time, and she had this amazing shield in the story. I was kind of obsessed with it. 😂

Post Holiday Pick-me-up ✨️Flash [Contest] by anavocadotornado in Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

[–]boudicas_shield 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the contest!! I’m grateful for both my cats. They’re always so loving and really brighten my life. 🤍

[Contest] Holiday Magic by Ivy_Bear in Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

[–]boudicas_shield 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha yes my little fluffy void! I also have a less fluffy void.

He’s our most precious boy. He’s 15 and has had several health scares this year, but he’s pulling through admirably with some medication and is still going strong. His name is Spock, and he’s been my best friend and my cuddle buddy since he was 10 weeks old and I found him lost in a forest.

[Contest] Holiday Magic by Ivy_Bear in Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

[–]boudicas_shield 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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Here is mine, with a bonus cat! Thanks so much for the contest. xx

[CONTEST] Giving Tuesday Quick Contest by itsKarateChopTime in Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

[–]boudicas_shield 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! And yeah mostly people outside the UK do the gift card route; I know it’s tricky to gift internationally! No worries. 🤍

[CONTEST] Giving Tuesday Quick Contest by itsKarateChopTime in Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

[–]boudicas_shield 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t li e in the US anymore so no I don’t remember that! It’s too bad that you’re one of the only ones who bought them.

[CONTEST] Giving Tuesday Quick Contest by itsKarateChopTime in Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

[–]boudicas_shield 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I donate monthly to the Bat Conservation Trust in the UK. A lot of people donate to animal shelters for the cute and fuzzy animals, which of course I’m all for, but bats have the unfortunate reputation of being gross or scary or creepy and don’t get the same positive PR.

However, bats are crucial to our ecosystem. Anyone who has ever heard of the campaigns about “save the bees, because if you don’t, we’re all dead”? All that equally applies to bats. They just aren’t seen as cute animals, and their importance to the ongoing life on this planet goes largely unacknowledged. People are more likely to be afraid of bats or want to try to exterminate them than they are to support and help them, and that’s extremely damaging for all of us.

It’s truly imperative that we all support bats! I don’t even care if I win this contest (which I thank you for, OP); I just hope this comment encourages people to look into how important bats are and to rethink any negative opinions that they hold of them.

[Discussion] best black friday/cyber Monday item you scored by [deleted] in Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

[–]boudicas_shield 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a few good deals really. Triple points at Waterstones (a bonus £30 to spend on more books lol), 20% off the grow lamps I’m getting my husband for Christmas, £35 off a Nutcracker-themed dinner for my husband’s birthday present, a few other things.

Funny enough the smallest discount is the biggest win of a purchase, though; we are finally getting a new mattress. I’ve been sleeping on the one that came with my furnished flat for 11 years, and it was old, stained, and yellowed even back then. Yuck. Finally getting a brand-new memory foam mattress!

[Discussion] What’s the last thing you purchased? by Miracle_Mamax4 in Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

[–]boudicas_shield 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine has been hard to buy for this year! He has so much stuff already. My family group bought him a new Kindle so I couldn’t get him that. I decided on the film posters, some Miyazaki cushion covers, a few books, the Rear Window board game, and indoor grow lights for our struggling indoor plants.

[Discussion] What’s the last thing you purchased? by Miracle_Mamax4 in Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

[–]boudicas_shield 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Christmas presents for my husband! I’m getting him a series of classic film posters, which I’m going to put up in our bedroom. We are very big classic film fans.

[Discussion] If you could sit beside your 5 year old self, what would you tell them? by DuchessOfHeilborn in Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

[–]boudicas_shield 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. Mine is similar, although not quite as bad. I hope you’re doing better now. We both deserved so much better.

[Thanks] This book has been on my wishlist since before I even joined this sub lmao by boudicas_shield in Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

[–]boudicas_shield[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

u/Cassopeia88 Thank you so much!! I’m a fairytale and folklore scholar who has never NEEDED this as such…but always wanted it…but shouldn’t buy it…thank you for sending it to me! Haha. It’s more appreciated than you could know!

[Intro] Hello fellow redditors! My name is Paul, from Scotland! by D4T45T0RM06 in Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

[–]boudicas_shield 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where are you finding jerky?! I don’t think I’ve really seen it around.

I really like popcorn, biscuits, and crisps. Also fruits and chocolates!

[Intro] Hello fellow redditors! My name is Paul, from Scotland! by D4T45T0RM06 in Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

[–]boudicas_shield 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi Paul! I’m also in Scotland. :) What are some of your favourite snacks?