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@cactusflamingo.bsky.social
software engineer, previously principal QA engineer. pedals and runs. honorary yorkshire lass. collector of ancient code scrolls 🧠🌶️
words: https://cactus-flamingo.ghost.io/
words: https://cactus-flamingo.ghost.io/
Time for a cosy Sunday afternoon read. Brain is still feeling super slow but hopefully I can handle this.
November 2, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Time for a cosy Sunday afternoon read. Brain is still feeling super slow but hopefully I can handle this.
Driving in Leeds be like…
(glad it’s not me who has to do it)
(glad it’s not me who has to do it)
November 1, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Driving in Leeds be like…
(glad it’s not me who has to do it)
(glad it’s not me who has to do it)
Hey everyone, I’ve been away a while and it’s because I got married! Hoping to finally have some headspace for online things again.
Sorry to those who already saw the old post!
Sorry to those who already saw the old post!
September 25, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Hey everyone, I’ve been away a while and it’s because I got married! Hoping to finally have some headspace for online things again.
Sorry to those who already saw the old post!
Sorry to those who already saw the old post!
Bloodstock was awesome 🤘 Machine Head and Ministry absolutely killed it. We had some mega friendly campmates too. So good to feel that sense of belonging whilst also being pummelled by loud noises.
August 12, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Bloodstock was awesome 🤘 Machine Head and Ministry absolutely killed it. We had some mega friendly campmates too. So good to feel that sense of belonging whilst also being pummelled by loud noises.
So this was definitely on purpose, right? 😂
July 24, 2025 at 7:59 AM
So this was definitely on purpose, right? 😂
Life’s hard, bake babka.
(It’s gluten free too)
(It’s gluten free too)
July 10, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Life’s hard, bake babka.
(It’s gluten free too)
(It’s gluten free too)
Got back from my driving lesson (which was awesome, btw) and I was greeted by these little guys 😍
June 24, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Got back from my driving lesson (which was awesome, btw) and I was greeted by these little guys 😍
It’s gonna be a grumpy Friday. Here’s a photo of my lovelies all snuggled in together.
June 20, 2025 at 8:06 AM
It’s gonna be a grumpy Friday. Here’s a photo of my lovelies all snuggled in together.
I identify with this mouse more than I should. It needs to recharge in a very impractical way at the most inconvenient time and cannot function while it does so. Big mood.
June 4, 2025 at 7:51 AM
I identify with this mouse more than I should. It needs to recharge in a very impractical way at the most inconvenient time and cannot function while it does so. Big mood.
New book day 💪 pls smash my mind wide open.
May 30, 2025 at 12:54 PM
New book day 💪 pls smash my mind wide open.
Have a rare selfie while my work laptop goes into a forced update. Trying to find my zen today. After a chat yesterday, we had a mini refinement session and got me some workable tickets sorted out. Spent yesterday afternoon actually building a thing and enjoying it. Yay.
May 21, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Have a rare selfie while my work laptop goes into a forced update. Trying to find my zen today. After a chat yesterday, we had a mini refinement session and got me some workable tickets sorted out. Spent yesterday afternoon actually building a thing and enjoying it. Yay.
“Hard day at work” mode activated
May 12, 2025 at 6:48 PM
“Hard day at work” mode activated
Me while everything crumbles:
May 7, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Me while everything crumbles:
Amsterdam was fun. I miss it.
April 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Amsterdam was fun. I miss it.
Did a big run event thing today and now my legs hurt. Here’s a pretty map of the run route with some numbers on which won’t mean much to many people at all.
March 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Did a big run event thing today and now my legs hurt. Here’s a pretty map of the run route with some numbers on which won’t mean much to many people at all.
I’m stressed but my Steam Deck looks damn pretty so all is in balance I guess
March 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I’m stressed but my Steam Deck looks damn pretty so all is in balance I guess
Walked into my bedroom and found this little majestic creature just chilling out in a mountain of soft things. I want his life.
March 7, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Walked into my bedroom and found this little majestic creature just chilling out in a mountain of soft things. I want his life.
Haircut day tomorrow, probably going with “like this but shorter” but we’ll see how whimsical I end up being.
February 21, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Haircut day tomorrow, probably going with “like this but shorter” but we’ll see how whimsical I end up being.
I will stomp on all of my problems.
February 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I will stomp on all of my problems.
I got myself a present, and what I’ve read so far has been really thought provoking. It covers the idea of triggers in a much more thoughtful way than I’ve ever experienced, and outlines the concept of “quick calm plans” for when things go wrong. Looking forward to reading more.
February 17, 2025 at 9:43 AM
I got myself a present, and what I’ve read so far has been really thought provoking. It covers the idea of triggers in a much more thoughtful way than I’ve ever experienced, and outlines the concept of “quick calm plans” for when things go wrong. Looking forward to reading more.
Did my hair. It's correct now.
February 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Did my hair. It's correct now.
Loving my new portable cassette player I got for my birthday. Being able to enjoy my vaporwave cassettes on the move is awesome 👌
January 24, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Loving my new portable cassette player I got for my birthday. Being able to enjoy my vaporwave cassettes on the move is awesome 👌
