Cyrinne
@cyrinne.dev
Software developer and hobby gardener in Germany. I like books, snail mail, birds, sewing, knitting, and running. she/her. I run the Organic Gardening feed from a separate account (@gardening.cyrinne.dev).
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Cyrinne
@cyrinne.dev
· Nov 1
Since I post a rather wild mix, I will try to remember to add hash tags for my main topics such as gardening or running.
That way, if you aren't interested in some of these topics, you can long press the hash tag and mute it. ☺️
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That way, if you aren't interested in some of these topics, you can long press the hash tag and mute it. ☺️
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I'm still learning to run in different heart rate zones (as my training plan desires me to do). Yesterday, I struggled a lot (was supposed to be zone 3). Today was threshold day (plus warm-up and cooldown) and that was much easier even though the target heart rate zone is very narrow.
#running
#running
November 30, 2025 at 12:46 PM
I'm still learning to run in different heart rate zones (as my training plan desires me to do). Yesterday, I struggled a lot (was supposed to be zone 3). Today was threshold day (plus warm-up and cooldown) and that was much easier even though the target heart rate zone is very narrow.
#running
#running
The mad rollercoaster continues - I've written my first technical blog post on company time today as there weren't any good explanations available online.
I keep a "waiting for" list now to keep track of the many things I delegate.
Thanks to time pressure, I got to code a bit, too.
#coding
I keep a "waiting for" list now to keep track of the many things I delegate.
Thanks to time pressure, I got to code a bit, too.
#coding
Apparently, my role at work has changed into collecting and conveying information all over the place and to constantly check that others don't cause any new fires. (Those two are related, of course.)
Fun stuff. I wanted to code. 😅
#coding
Fun stuff. I wanted to code. 😅
#coding
November 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The mad rollercoaster continues - I've written my first technical blog post on company time today as there weren't any good explanations available online.
I keep a "waiting for" list now to keep track of the many things I delegate.
Thanks to time pressure, I got to code a bit, too.
#coding
I keep a "waiting for" list now to keep track of the many things I delegate.
Thanks to time pressure, I got to code a bit, too.
#coding
@pennyjs.bsky.social I saw this auto-correct blunder this morning and thought you might enjoy it.
The text is very well written, but this made it into print. 🤭
#cybersec #infosec
The text is very well written, but this made it into print. 🤭
#cybersec #infosec
November 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
@pennyjs.bsky.social I saw this auto-correct blunder this morning and thought you might enjoy it.
The text is very well written, but this made it into print. 🤭
#cybersec #infosec
The text is very well written, but this made it into print. 🤭
#cybersec #infosec
Apparently, my role at work has changed into collecting and conveying information all over the place and to constantly check that others don't cause any new fires. (Those two are related, of course.)
Fun stuff. I wanted to code. 😅
#coding
Fun stuff. I wanted to code. 😅
#coding
November 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Apparently, my role at work has changed into collecting and conveying information all over the place and to constantly check that others don't cause any new fires. (Those two are related, of course.)
Fun stuff. I wanted to code. 😅
#coding
Fun stuff. I wanted to code. 😅
#coding
First frost run of the season and "fast" (whatever that means) intervals on the training plan. 🥶
Went better than expected and the bright side of the cold: I didn't overheat or sweat at all even though I went almost as fast as I could.
Love the colorful HR graph.
#running
Went better than expected and the bright side of the cold: I didn't overheat or sweat at all even though I went almost as fast as I could.
Love the colorful HR graph.
#running
November 22, 2025 at 9:08 AM
First frost run of the season and "fast" (whatever that means) intervals on the training plan. 🥶
Went better than expected and the bright side of the cold: I didn't overheat or sweat at all even though I went almost as fast as I could.
Love the colorful HR graph.
#running
Went better than expected and the bright side of the cold: I didn't overheat or sweat at all even though I went almost as fast as I could.
Love the colorful HR graph.
#running
I hated sewing as a kid, but took it up again three years ago because the quality of store-bought clothes has gotten so poor.
I still have a lot to learn, but I feel powerful when I can fix something like this bath mat with frayed edges.
#sewing
I still have a lot to learn, but I feel powerful when I can fix something like this bath mat with frayed edges.
#sewing
November 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I hated sewing as a kid, but took it up again three years ago because the quality of store-bought clothes has gotten so poor.
I still have a lot to learn, but I feel powerful when I can fix something like this bath mat with frayed edges.
#sewing
I still have a lot to learn, but I feel powerful when I can fix something like this bath mat with frayed edges.
#sewing
Ordered: One sweet potato
Delivered:
😂😂😂
Delivered:
😂😂😂
November 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Ordered: One sweet potato
Delivered:
😂😂😂
Delivered:
😂😂😂
November 17, 2025 at 6:53 PM
A woman (50s?) is waiting in line at a parking meter.
She says to a friend: "I've got to get home today and give my tomato plants a performance review. The little buggers have NOT met any key performance indicators and I'm NOT happy."
Her friend guffaws with laughter. (3)
She says to a friend: "I've got to get home today and give my tomato plants a performance review. The little buggers have NOT met any key performance indicators and I'm NOT happy."
Her friend guffaws with laughter. (3)
November 14, 2025 at 7:35 AM
This blog post isn't about software testing, but about surviving in this demanding world. It's a long post, but definitely worth reading if you also feel like there are never enough hours in a day.
insights gained from my personal #CalmAndSteady challenge | A Tester's Journey: Attempting to Stay Calm and Steady - Concluding Remarks www.lisihocke.com/2025/11/atte...
Attempting to Stay Calm and Steady - Concluding Remarks
A blog about learning, agile product development and software testing.
www.lisihocke.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:44 AM
This blog post isn't about software testing, but about surviving in this demanding world. It's a long post, but definitely worth reading if you also feel like there are never enough hours in a day.
Found this sign in a picture in an article from the Guardian.
I could tell right away that it was some sort of German. I can understand most of it, but it also looks very foreign to me. I grew up hearing and reading some low German, but not this dialect that probably evolved in Canada.
I could tell right away that it was some sort of German. I can understand most of it, but it also looks very foreign to me. I grew up hearing and reading some low German, but not this dialect that probably evolved in Canada.
www.albertahealthservices.ca
November 11, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Found this sign in a picture in an article from the Guardian.
I could tell right away that it was some sort of German. I can understand most of it, but it also looks very foreign to me. I grew up hearing and reading some low German, but not this dialect that probably evolved in Canada.
I could tell right away that it was some sort of German. I can understand most of it, but it also looks very foreign to me. I grew up hearing and reading some low German, but not this dialect that probably evolved in Canada.
Managed to drop my alarm clock to the floor with the battery cover ending up under the bed. Had to crawl there to get the cover as the clock wouldn't shut up otherwise.
Changed into my sports clothes and managed to bump my elbow into the wall in the process. Hard.
Can we start over, please?
Changed into my sports clothes and managed to bump my elbow into the wall in the process. Hard.
Can we start over, please?
November 11, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Managed to drop my alarm clock to the floor with the battery cover ending up under the bed. Had to crawl there to get the cover as the clock wouldn't shut up otherwise.
Changed into my sports clothes and managed to bump my elbow into the wall in the process. Hard.
Can we start over, please?
Changed into my sports clothes and managed to bump my elbow into the wall in the process. Hard.
Can we start over, please?
This Japanese Maple was planted by the gardeners this spring. 🌱
Picture from Wednesday when we had sunshine.
#organic-gardening
Picture from Wednesday when we had sunshine.
#organic-gardening
November 9, 2025 at 12:50 PM
This Japanese Maple was planted by the gardeners this spring. 🌱
Picture from Wednesday when we had sunshine.
#organic-gardening
Picture from Wednesday when we had sunshine.
#organic-gardening
I'm not a huge fan of Hydrangeas as they don't offer much for wildlife in our area, but this one was already there and I have to admit it's rather pretty, even this late in the year. 🌱
#organic-gardening
#organic-gardening
November 9, 2025 at 12:40 PM
I'm not a huge fan of Hydrangeas as they don't offer much for wildlife in our area, but this one was already there and I have to admit it's rather pretty, even this late in the year. 🌱
#organic-gardening
#organic-gardening
Not sure why these are called "blue pillow" (Blaukissen) in German. 🤷♀️ 🌱
Apparently, there are a few varieties that are actually blue, but mostly this doesn't seem to be the case.
Didn't expect them to flower this year, let alone in November. I grew them from seed this spring.
#organic-gardening
Apparently, there are a few varieties that are actually blue, but mostly this doesn't seem to be the case.
Didn't expect them to flower this year, let alone in November. I grew them from seed this spring.
#organic-gardening
November 9, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Not sure why these are called "blue pillow" (Blaukissen) in German. 🤷♀️ 🌱
Apparently, there are a few varieties that are actually blue, but mostly this doesn't seem to be the case.
Didn't expect them to flower this year, let alone in November. I grew them from seed this spring.
#organic-gardening
Apparently, there are a few varieties that are actually blue, but mostly this doesn't seem to be the case.
Didn't expect them to flower this year, let alone in November. I grew them from seed this spring.
#organic-gardening
TFW that customer meeting at 6:30 pm on Friday could've been an e-mail.
November 7, 2025 at 9:34 PM
TFW that customer meeting at 6:30 pm on Friday could've been an e-mail.
Since I post a rather wild mix, I will try to remember to add hash tags for my main topics such as gardening or running.
That way, if you aren't interested in some of these topics, you can long press the hash tag and mute it. ☺️
(Muting hash tags is easier than muting words via the settings.)
That way, if you aren't interested in some of these topics, you can long press the hash tag and mute it. ☺️
(Muting hash tags is easier than muting words via the settings.)
November 1, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Since I post a rather wild mix, I will try to remember to add hash tags for my main topics such as gardening or running.
That way, if you aren't interested in some of these topics, you can long press the hash tag and mute it. ☺️
(Muting hash tags is easier than muting words via the settings.)
That way, if you aren't interested in some of these topics, you can long press the hash tag and mute it. ☺️
(Muting hash tags is easier than muting words via the settings.)
November 1, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Met this beauty after my run this morning ☺️🪶
November 1, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Met this beauty after my run this morning ☺️🪶
This is why I buy as few clothes as I can get away with, wear them as long as possible, and eventually throw them away as dirty rags even though we're supposed to collect them for recycling. Better burn them in Germany with air filters and energy recovery than this. 😞 #recycling
Fast-fashion recycling: how ‘the castoff capital of the world’ is making Indian factory workers sick
Reports of lung disease, skin conditions and even cancer are rising in Panipat, which recycles 1 million tonnes of textile waste a year
www.theguardian.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
This is why I buy as few clothes as I can get away with, wear them as long as possible, and eventually throw them away as dirty rags even though we're supposed to collect them for recycling. Better burn them in Germany with air filters and energy recovery than this. 😞 #recycling
Yep. Exhaustion kicked in surprisingly late (about 6 hours after the run), but my body did not like today's experiment one bit. 😅
Will rest and do a few more easy runs before attempting any more faster or long runs. (I'm too lazy to post the ready runs.)
#running
Will rest and do a few more easy runs before attempting any more faster or long runs. (I'm too lazy to post the ready runs.)
#running
I'll probably pay for this, but I raced today's 5k that were supposed to be "comfortably hard" as I had started out too fast (the weather was miserable - 5°C / 41 °F, 🌧️, and very windy) and then thought "why not?".
Now I at least have a baseline to work with. 😂
38:13 minutes @ 171 BPM 🙈
#running
Now I at least have a baseline to work with. 😂
38:13 minutes @ 171 BPM 🙈
#running
October 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Yep. Exhaustion kicked in surprisingly late (about 6 hours after the run), but my body did not like today's experiment one bit. 😅
Will rest and do a few more easy runs before attempting any more faster or long runs. (I'm too lazy to post the ready runs.)
#running
Will rest and do a few more easy runs before attempting any more faster or long runs. (I'm too lazy to post the ready runs.)
#running
I'll probably pay for this, but I raced today's 5k that were supposed to be "comfortably hard" as I had started out too fast (the weather was miserable - 5°C / 41 °F, 🌧️, and very windy) and then thought "why not?".
Now I at least have a baseline to work with. 😂
38:13 minutes @ 171 BPM 🙈
#running
Now I at least have a baseline to work with. 😂
38:13 minutes @ 171 BPM 🙈
#running
October 26, 2025 at 9:46 AM
I'll probably pay for this, but I raced today's 5k that were supposed to be "comfortably hard" as I had started out too fast (the weather was miserable - 5°C / 41 °F, 🌧️, and very windy) and then thought "why not?".
Now I at least have a baseline to work with. 😂
38:13 minutes @ 171 BPM 🙈
#running
Now I at least have a baseline to work with. 😂
38:13 minutes @ 171 BPM 🙈
#running
Ran 8k / almost 5 miles today, which is my longest run ever. I even managed to run slightly faster than my walking speed, haha.
Everything up until and including 7k (a week ago) felt easy. 8k was a bit different. Maybe I need to wait a bit before I attempt a longer run. 🤔
#running
Everything up until and including 7k (a week ago) felt easy. 8k was a bit different. Maybe I need to wait a bit before I attempt a longer run. 🤔
#running
October 19, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Ran 8k / almost 5 miles today, which is my longest run ever. I even managed to run slightly faster than my walking speed, haha.
Everything up until and including 7k (a week ago) felt easy. 8k was a bit different. Maybe I need to wait a bit before I attempt a longer run. 🤔
#running
Everything up until and including 7k (a week ago) felt easy. 8k was a bit different. Maybe I need to wait a bit before I attempt a longer run. 🤔
#running
The tomatoes have given up last week, but the lobelias are still there!
#gardening #organic-gardening
#gardening #organic-gardening
October 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The tomatoes have given up last week, but the lobelias are still there!
#gardening #organic-gardening
#gardening #organic-gardening