Hullo

[xp_loa]

Hi guys, my name is Alani Ryan. I’ve blogged before but this format is a strange new world for me. A little bit about myself, I was born in New Zealand, raised in Hawaii where I have lived most of my life, was gonna be a professional surfer then -- Surprise! I’m a mutant! I’m an MRA (Mutants Rights Activist, not that other MRA) and I’m doing my best. I consume too much coffee and at this point I’m pretty sure I need it to live. I have a collection of cool mugs which hold the coffee that has replaced my life blood. I like Brooklyn Nine Nine and I am under the firm belief that ice cream is the best thing to happen to this planet.

Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk, and before I open the floor for questions, look at my FAQ first:

Comments

[xp_darcy]

Gold stars require doing basics like eating, hydrating with something that isn't just soda/coffee/espresso shots/alcohol, not blowing up the lab, not leaving lab specimens in a place where unsuspecting interns might drink themlabeling experiments appropriately, sleeping, etc.

Baking is more "Darcy is full of stress and the cat doesn't want to cuddle so she's stress baking come eat." Which is... a lot, lately.

[xp_loa]

Oh man, I’m moderately good at some of those things!! And I don’t even tend to go in labs, so yay me!

Dang. I know this wasn’t the point you were trying to make, but can I see, or one day meet, your cat? I promise to be very gentle.

[xp_darcy]

Absolutely, she's very friendly and would probably do a sit and purr if you are still long enough. :) Just don't touch her belly. It's a trap full of claws and teeth.

[xp_loa]

Aaa!! That sounds adorable! Dangerous AND adorable!

[xp_darcy]

It's a lot of ARGH NO MY HANDS AND FACE but yes. Adorable and dangerous.

[xp_loa]

Ahhhh!! YES! That is what I want to hear!