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I donβt take photos or videos for social media; I take them to look back on. From time to time, Iβll scroll through what Iβve captured, nudge my husband and say, "Do you remember this?" and weβll laugh about moments weβd otherwise have forgotten. π
I used to write a private "year in review" for myself annually, but a few years ago, that reflection became a nightly habit of writing a handful of sentences to summarise the day before bed. This year, after picking up some basic video editing skills through Falmouth University, I decided to try my hand at a visual recap of 2025. π₯
What surprised me most was just how much didnβt make it into this video.
From meeting Ameca and the incredible people at Engineered Arts who bring her to life, to meeting young people through Tech Cornwallβs Mission to Mars programme; attending Cornwall Slush'D; meeting the inspiring women who run TECwomen CIC and TECgirls; seeing my university colleagues showcase their work at the Falmouth Art Gallery; and attending my first Bristol Bot Builders Ant Weight social, the year was full of moments worth remembering. π€β€οΈ
The Dark Cornwall events have been, without a doubt, fantastic. It has been truly wonderful to see so much Cornish pride and being able to find the time to break away from the intensity of University to enjoy my home and heritage. ππ‘
Beyond events and milestones, we did find time for quieter moments together. Daniel and I take great joy in long walks through the Cornish countryside, sitting together with a coffee and a good book, and small dates like strawberry picking, which was a first for us both this year and a childhood dream of mine. πβ
Looking back, itβs no surprise that I spent much of the Christmas break curled up on the sofa, catching up on sleep. π
2025 was challenging, demanding, and at times exhausting, but it was also unbelievably rewarding. Iβm grateful for the opportunities, the learning, and the people who made it such a full year. This short video doesnβt capture everything, but it does reflect the pace, the growth, and the overall feeling of the year, and for that, it feels like a fitting recap. β¨π
Just finished the State of HTML 2025 survey! π
It only takes about 15 minutes, and itβs a great way to have your say in shaping the future of the web. πβ¨
Especially important for women in web dev to get involved; our voices matter in building the web we all use. πͺπ»
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Just what I need at half 6 in the morning! π
#peakwednesday #ithinkthisisabadsign π
There is nothing more devastating than throwing your entire mug of coffee over your own desk. π©
#sendhelpStrawberry picking is something Iβve wanted to do for as long as I can remember. π
Growing up, my parents would always say, βmaybe next summer,β but somehow, we never quite got around to it.
Well, Iβm 30 now, and I finally went! I canβt even begin to describe how excited I was, clutching my little punnet and wandering through the rows, hunting down the ripest, juiciest strawberries. π π§Ί
Iβm honestly impressed I didn't devour them right there and then in the poly tunnel! ππ
#StrawberryPicking #FinallyDidIt #BerryHappyTesting my public instance. :)
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