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👩‍💻 Sr. Software Engineer - Actively on the job hunt!
💍 Wife to @docswarlock.bsky.social
🐾 Dog mom of two
🐟 Freshwater aquarium queen
🎓 BA English lit
📚 Book worm

LGBTQIA+ ally 🧷🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
Black Lives Matter ✊
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Today is tank maintenance day, and I gotta say, "My 150 is lookin' goooooood." 🤩🤩🤩

#aquarium #plantedTank #freshwater #fishSky
A view of the 150-gallon aquarium with the cabinet doors underneath opened, revealing the complex filtration system and supplies. The center of the cabinet houses a multi-chambered glass sump filter illuminated by a purple LED light; its main chamber contains a heater and a bunch of pot scrubbie sponges, and the right chamber holds the return pump. To the left, a plastic drawer unit stores supplies, while an algae scraper and a net hang from the inside of the left door. A full, front-on view of the 150-gallon aquarium on its modern white cabinet stand. The completed aquascape inside features a central arrangement of dark Malaysian driftwood and grey turly stone, accented with various green aquatic plants. The tank is brightly lit by an overhead light fixture.
September 28, 2025 at 3:27 AM
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"Pride Rock," my Skittles (multicolored) neocaridina shrimp tank, has a bit of an algae bloom. I'm not a huge fan, but the shrimp and my two new nerite snails LOVE it! 💚
ps - If you look close, there are many ITTY BITTY shrimplets in there! #PlantedTank #Neocaridina #FreshwaterAquarium 🦐
A full view of a beautifully aquascaped freshwater aquarium containing various color morphs of Neocaridina shrimp. The tank features a dark gravel substrate, a formation of stacked sandstone covered in green algae, and aquatic plants like Anubias and Marimo moss balls. A bright red Neocaridina shrimp (cherry shrimp) is visible on a leaf, and a snail clings to the glass in the upper right. A close-up view inside a freshwater aquarium. In the center, a wild-type Neocaridina shrimp with dark stripes rests on a bright green, algae-covered piece of sandstone. A vibrant green Marimo moss ball sits in the lower-left corner with a nearly translucent Neocaridina shrimp nearby. Lush green aquatic plants grow from the sandstone in the background. A close-up shot in an aquarium focusing on a large, round, green Marimo moss ball. A translucent Neocaridina shrimp with visible internal markings rests on top of the moss ball. Below, another translucent wild-type Neocaridina shrimp sits on a piece of algae-covered sandstone next to a tiny red shrimplet and a small snail. The substrate is dark black gravel.
September 28, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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I'm enjoying the sunshine with Pidgey over my lunch break. I'm going to be so proud/sad when my little fledgling flies the coop. #pigeonSky #pigeon #animalRehabilitation #birb
A selfie of Audrea, a smiling woman with glasses and a black shirt with colorful sugar skulls. She is outside on a sunny day with a house and a yard behind her. A small, dark gray, 6-week-old pigeon with pink feet named Pidgey is perched on her hand.
September 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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After soaking in the bathtub for the last two weeks, my driftwood is finally waterlogged. That means it's FINALLY time to rebuild my 150-gallon tank. Today, I think I figured out the hardscape. This weekend, I'll finally start planting! #aquarium #plantedTank #fishSky #aquascaping
An empty 150-gallon aquarium is pictured, showcasing its hardscape of large pieces of dark Malaysian driftwood and grey manten stone. The substrate is a light tan sand that slopes gently upward from the front to the back of the tank. A long, light-colored piece of driftwood is placed diagonally across the center, resting on a foundation of darker driftwood and stones. The background is solid black, appearing dusty with dry sand clinging to its surface. The tank glass also shows some smudges and streaks. The aquarium rests on a white stand. ​A large, empty 150-gallon aquarium is pictured from the front, with a carefully arranged hardscape. The substrate is a light tan sand that slopes gently upward toward the back. The aquascape is built with large pieces of dark Malaysian driftwood and grey manten stone. A prominent, light-colored piece of driftwood is placed diagonally across the center, rising from the back left and resting on a stack of darker driftwood and manten stones. This large piece of wood has several holes and unique textures. The background of the tank is a solid black, but it appears dirty, with dry sand clinging to its surface. The rest of the tank is clean and ready for water.
September 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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Pidgey got a Dollar Tree home makeover today! I added big, flat perches for once he starts to fly, a mirror for enrichment, and a nesting box that I can actually clean! #pigeon #birdSky #animalRescue
A high-angle shot shows a one-month-old rescued pigeon named Pidgey in his cage. Pidgey, with fluffy gray and white feathers, is nestled inside a small basket lined with a white cloth. The basket sits on a bed of newspaper at the bottom of the cage. Below the basket, two teal-green bowls and one white bowl are visible. The white bowl contains grit. Two narrow, wooden platforms are attached to the wire cage walls.
August 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Not sure if it's my new meds or rescuing a baby pigeon, but my mood has been dramatically better these last two weeks. #pigeon #birdSky #spoonieSky
A young pigeon chick named Pidgey, a few weeks old, is crouched on a vibrant green lawn. The bird has large, dark eyes and a pink beak. Its body is mostly covered in sparse, downy gray and black feathers, with bare pink skin visible on its chest and under its wings. The bird has its wings partially extended, showing the developing flight feathers. The background is slightly out of focus, revealing a person's legs.
August 21, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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Pidgey wanted to try being a parrot this afternoon. And look! He's starting to get his Big Bird striped wing feathers! #pigeon #birdSky
Audrea, ​a woman with brown hair and glasses, wearing a gray shirt, smiles as she holds a small, gray pigeon named Pidgey on her shoulder. The pigeon, a 20-day-old squab, has soft, fluffy feathers and a partially bald, pink face. Pidgey is perched securely on her shoulder, facing the camera. The background is a suburban outdoor setting with a house and a bright, sunny sky.
August 21, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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Today, Pidgey started learning about seeds... He's a little bird-brained, though. 😂 I've read it can take a few weeks to wean him off the formula and onto seeds. #pigeon #birdSky
A top-down view of Pidgey, a fledgling pigeon estimated to be a bit over 3 weeks old. The bird, with patchy dark gray and black feathers and some visible pink skin, is standing on a gray concrete surface. Beside Pidgey is a clear plastic bowl filled with birdseed. A person wearing black leggings is sitting nearby, pointing with their finger toward a few seeds scattered on the ground. The sun casts a harsh shadow from the bird and the person's hand.
August 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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With all the BS happening in the world right now, it's easy to lose sight of the positive. My one good thing today? I'm finally leak testing my 150 after the move. It's going to look so good from my spot on the couch.
#aquariumSky #fishSky

But still, #fuckICE, release the #epsteinFiles, and #freeDC
A rectangular Pro Star 150 aquarium sits on a modern white stand. The tank is illuminated and contains cloudy water with many small bubbles. A hose is draped over the side of the tank. The cabinet doors on the stand are open, revealing the equipment inside, including a sump and plumbing. The room has light-colored walls and is carpeted. In the foreground, part of a gray and white massage chair is visible.
August 12, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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Happy Friday! It's cuddles and K-drama time! Ally and I are watching Alchemy of Souls today. #dogMom #kdrama
Ally, a Shiba Inu mix, rests comfortably on a patterned blanket, looking towards the right side of the frame while watching "Alchemy of Souls" playing on a TV in the background. Ally is a tricolor dog, mostly white and brown with black markings, and has a sweet, gentle expression. Pillows and a window with blinds are also visible in the living room setting.
August 8, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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I'm amazed at how much it is growing... it seems like there are new, longer feathers at every feeding! My best guess is he's 12-13 days old. 3/3
#pigeonsky #birdsky
A young pigeon resting in the palm of my hand. It looks very scraggly, with a mixture of yellow down and grey feathers.
August 8, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Rest in Darkness, Ozzy. I don't usually do nail art, but I thought I'd pay with my Holo Taco/Safiya bats and some little black gems. I used Holo Taco's "Crystal Mommy" for the polish. #CoderClaws 💅🦇🤘
A close-up of my new manicure. The nails are painted with Holo Taco's "Crystal Mommy," a purple holographic polish. Little bat confetti is scattered over each nail, and a string of black gems rests at the base of each nail.
July 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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I'm officially back home in CO
Sure, we moved back weeks ago, but today was my first trip back to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. While I didn't see the newborn girls, I did get to visit with Emmett and Digger, my two favorite grizzlies! #RockyMountainWild #Colorado
Emmett and Digger, two adult male grizzly bears, are laying down on some rocks in their Rocky Mountain Wild exhibit at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
July 24, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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She's not as good at hide and seek as she thinks she is. 🐕🥔 #DogSky #DogMom
Ally, our brown and white Shiba inu mix, lays buried in a pile of white pillows and blankets. Only the tips of her ears and the end of her tail are visible.
July 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Dex's coworkers call Ally our "Stress Potato" 🥔😂
Ally, a small, mixed breed, brown and white dog, leans back to get tummy scratches. Her buggy eyes make her look a little stressed.
July 9, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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I'm going to miss my murder of crows. Moving socks, even when it's my idea. 😭
A crow stands in the grass. It has a peanut in its beak.
June 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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"What do you mean, you have to pack? It's Sunday! Can't we stay in bed and cuddle?!"

My dogs do not approve of this whole moving business.

#dogSky #whippet
Juju, a white and brindle whippet, is laying on a mound of pillows and blankets on the bed. She has a pleading look on her face, indicating she wants more pets and snuggles. My left hand is scratching her side. Behind her, our other dog's ears poke out just above the blankets.
June 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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It's a "sit on Mom's lap and stare out the window" kind of Monday morning. #whippet #whippetSky #dogSky 🐾
Juju, a white and brindle whippet, is sitting on my lap. Her head is poking out from under the desk, and her nose is up against the arm rest of my office chair. She is looking off into the distance.
June 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Whippets are so good at getting comfy. #whippetSky #dogSky 🐾
Juju, a white and brindle whippet, lays on a red patterned blanket.
June 15, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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"How much is that froggy in the window?" 🎶🎶 #amphibisky 🐸
A view through the window of my empty concrete patio. A tree frog is on the window, looking in. His little white belly is flattened against the glass. My dogs are facing away from the camera in the upper corners.
June 11, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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This week's #CoderClaws are a #PRIDE rainbow. I used Holo Taco's new Pixel Perfect collection, and I'm digging the big chunks of glitter!
Close-up of my nails. The thumb and index finger on both hands are done in white to look like clouds, while the other fingers are each a different color of the Pride rainbow.
June 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Few things in life are as nice as a weekend nap.
Ally, a small white and brown dog, is sound asleep on a damask blanket. She is laying on her back with her legs splayed out. She has a peaceful grin on her face.
June 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Does Cora like clothes? Juju can't stand them! She'd rather just shiver dramatically... Although everything a whippet does is dramatic.
Juju, a white and brindle whippet, looks pleadingly into the camera. She is wearing a green crocheted sweater.
May 31, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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My bestie doesn't understand why I have to work when she just wants to cuddle. I don't get it either, Juju. #dogMom #whippet #dogSky
Juju, a brindle and white whippet, is sprawled across her grey dog bed and blue blanket. She looks very relaxed.
May 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Juju hopes you're having a great day! She's making me jealous... A nap sounds so nice, right about now! #whippet #dogSky #dogMom
Juju, a brindle and white whippet, is curled up in a ball on a grey pillow. She is looking into the camera with an innocent expression.
May 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM