Jen
@msmachino.bsky.social
Washington DC based housing nerd, romance reader, and social media lurker. She/her
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#romancelandia
Welp my FOMO has won so we’re going to NYC for Bat Boy this weekend 😂
November 6, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Welp my FOMO has won so we’re going to NYC for Bat Boy this weekend 😂
Got a panicked call from a staff in another area, her boss presented a slide deck to a *big* boss, who asked for source on the numbers.
Not only were the numbers made up, the thing he presented is not a thing. Her boss used ChatGPT to create slides and didn’t check. Sorry… I can’t help with that!
Not only were the numbers made up, the thing he presented is not a thing. Her boss used ChatGPT to create slides and didn’t check. Sorry… I can’t help with that!
September 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Got a panicked call from a staff in another area, her boss presented a slide deck to a *big* boss, who asked for source on the numbers.
Not only were the numbers made up, the thing he presented is not a thing. Her boss used ChatGPT to create slides and didn’t check. Sorry… I can’t help with that!
Not only were the numbers made up, the thing he presented is not a thing. Her boss used ChatGPT to create slides and didn’t check. Sorry… I can’t help with that!
Hey romance friends! I posted a roundup of diverse/queer series (3+ books) that I love, and people are adding more in the comments. Let me know if you’ve got favorites #romancelandia
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September 10, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Hey romance friends! I posted a roundup of diverse/queer series (3+ books) that I love, and people are adding more in the comments. Let me know if you’ve got favorites #romancelandia
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Got an email so enraging I had to get up and go take a walk, so that’s how my day is going
September 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Got an email so enraging I had to get up and go take a walk, so that’s how my day is going
Just got out of the most bonkers meeting of my career. Like, ever.
September 2, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Just got out of the most bonkers meeting of my career. Like, ever.
First day of school tomorrow, and we went to the grocery store to get lunch stuff. My neurodivergent kiddo has been bringing the exact same school lunch for literally 8 years now, and she’s soooo excited to eat it again tomorrow, it’s adorable
August 26, 2025 at 1:43 AM
First day of school tomorrow, and we went to the grocery store to get lunch stuff. My neurodivergent kiddo has been bringing the exact same school lunch for literally 8 years now, and she’s soooo excited to eat it again tomorrow, it’s adorable
Spent a beautiful afternoon at a ballpark and even got carded when I bought a beer?! This is the best day ever
(is it a bartending strategy to card middle-aged women to get bigger tips, because it may have worked)
(is it a bartending strategy to card middle-aged women to get bigger tips, because it may have worked)
August 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Spent a beautiful afternoon at a ballpark and even got carded when I bought a beer?! This is the best day ever
(is it a bartending strategy to card middle-aged women to get bigger tips, because it may have worked)
(is it a bartending strategy to card middle-aged women to get bigger tips, because it may have worked)
It feels like such luxury to have three major airports all reachable in less than an hour on reliable, affordable public transportation
Brought to you by my delightful train ride to BWI, lol
Brought to you by my delightful train ride to BWI, lol
August 20, 2025 at 7:32 PM
It feels like such luxury to have three major airports all reachable in less than an hour on reliable, affordable public transportation
Brought to you by my delightful train ride to BWI, lol
Brought to you by my delightful train ride to BWI, lol
Tweaking my bio for a conference, and was suddenly struck by how my college-age self could never have dreamed of this life or career. It’s kinda humbling to ponder, honestly
August 19, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Tweaking my bio for a conference, and was suddenly struck by how my college-age self could never have dreamed of this life or career. It’s kinda humbling to ponder, honestly
Middle kid asked to go with some friends to see another friend’s band play next weekend. Normally that’s an easy yes - they’re city-savvy kids who know their way around and regularly use public transit.
These days in DC, though… I think I’ll drive her.
These days in DC, though… I think I’ll drive her.
August 18, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Middle kid asked to go with some friends to see another friend’s band play next weekend. Normally that’s an easy yes - they’re city-savvy kids who know their way around and regularly use public transit.
These days in DC, though… I think I’ll drive her.
These days in DC, though… I think I’ll drive her.
Challenge: post your last photo taken in DC to show what a hell-hole it is:
August 12, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Challenge: post your last photo taken in DC to show what a hell-hole it is:
Was momentarily alarmed by a large group on the Metro with swords, until I realized it was Otakon weekend! 😅
August 8, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Was momentarily alarmed by a large group on the Metro with swords, until I realized it was Otakon weekend! 😅
My mother (a terrible cook) just told me about the new recipe she’s trying for our visit.
It’s something called Taco Bell crunch wrap casserole… that she already made last week and froze 😭
It’s something called Taco Bell crunch wrap casserole… that she already made last week and froze 😭
July 26, 2025 at 12:13 AM
My mother (a terrible cook) just told me about the new recipe she’s trying for our visit.
It’s something called Taco Bell crunch wrap casserole… that she already made last week and froze 😭
It’s something called Taco Bell crunch wrap casserole… that she already made last week and froze 😭
Had a “shut my office door and cry” kinda day today. It’s been a while 😭
July 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Had a “shut my office door and cry” kinda day today. It’s been a while 😭
Sent all my staff home early because low humidity in July is worth celebrating ☀️
July 22, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Sent all my staff home early because low humidity in July is worth celebrating ☀️
Going to a Weird Al concert tonight with all three teenagers and gah we’re *all* excited. It’s so fun!
July 20, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Going to a Weird Al concert tonight with all three teenagers and gah we’re *all* excited. It’s so fun!
Had a lovely day running errands with 12yo, and she set up a playlist for us in the car.
“Mom, this is one of my favorites right now… but I think it’s old so you might know it”
lol, the song was Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls
“Mom, this is one of my favorites right now… but I think it’s old so you might know it”
lol, the song was Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls
July 7, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Had a lovely day running errands with 12yo, and she set up a playlist for us in the car.
“Mom, this is one of my favorites right now… but I think it’s old so you might know it”
lol, the song was Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls
“Mom, this is one of my favorites right now… but I think it’s old so you might know it”
lol, the song was Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls
Oh, Reddit. How do I cancel?! 😅
June 29, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Oh, Reddit. How do I cancel?! 😅
Spent the weekend with my sister and… whew. We remain really, really different people, no matter how much I might want a close sisterly relationship.
June 22, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Spent the weekend with my sister and… whew. We remain really, really different people, no matter how much I might want a close sisterly relationship.
It’s my oldest’s birthday today, he’s turning 20! I’m so proud of the guy he’s growing up to be, but sad that this is the world he’s facing as he enters adulthood
June 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
It’s my oldest’s birthday today, he’s turning 20! I’m so proud of the guy he’s growing up to be, but sad that this is the world he’s facing as he enters adulthood
Holy fuck, the news out of Minnesota, my home state. Sending love to you all along with my sadness and horror that this is what our country has become.
June 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Holy fuck, the news out of Minnesota, my home state. Sending love to you all along with my sadness and horror that this is what our country has become.
Taking a trip next week with my sister and our kids. We had an initial phone conversation but she has not asked one single question about any of the plans I’ve made. We are such opposites! 😂
June 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Taking a trip next week with my sister and our kids. We had an initial phone conversation but she has not asked one single question about any of the plans I’ve made. We are such opposites! 😂
You've been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are coming to rescue you.
Not only will they rescue me, they’ll patch me up and then I can recover with a drink by the pool. Sign me up!
Not only will they rescue me, they’ll patch me up and then I can recover with a drink by the pool. Sign me up!
June 12, 2025 at 12:09 PM
You've been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are coming to rescue you.
Not only will they rescue me, they’ll patch me up and then I can recover with a drink by the pool. Sign me up!
Not only will they rescue me, they’ll patch me up and then I can recover with a drink by the pool. Sign me up!
Maybe Happy Ending!!! 🥰🥰🥰
June 9, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Maybe Happy Ending!!! 🥰🥰🥰
Obsessed with Natasha Hodgson in Operation Mincemeat 😍
June 9, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Obsessed with Natasha Hodgson in Operation Mincemeat 😍