Hattie Kennedy
@hattiek.bsky.social
CDO at MHCLG, sometimes comics.
Any recommendations for nice (kid friendly) places to eat in Southampton? Will need dinners and lunches! Please and thank you.
September 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Any recommendations for nice (kid friendly) places to eat in Southampton? Will need dinners and lunches! Please and thank you.
Well potty training has been a deeply humbling experience. I *think* that going back to work tomorrow will be restful in comparison.
a woman in a blue dress is standing in front of a bed with an alarm clock on the nightstand that says 4:20
ALT: a woman in a blue dress is standing in front of a bed with an alarm clock on the nightstand that says 4:20
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September 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Well potty training has been a deeply humbling experience. I *think* that going back to work tomorrow will be restful in comparison.
Did a softball today, was good for my sad brain and body. I scored 4 runs in 4 games. Mum was there too, and our pitcher is kid of mum’s best friend from school. All the small humans hanging out together was good for the souls. Plus glitter.
September 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Did a softball today, was good for my sad brain and body. I scored 4 runs in 4 games. Mum was there too, and our pitcher is kid of mum’s best friend from school. All the small humans hanging out together was good for the souls. Plus glitter.
More house spam. Will miss the morning light in this bathroom. Still love the effect of the matt paint above vs the slight gloss below.
September 2, 2025 at 11:06 AM
More house spam. Will miss the morning light in this bathroom. Still love the effect of the matt paint above vs the slight gloss below.
In a bid to spend less time doom scrolling I made a plan to read more in 2025 and picked 100 books as my wildly ambitious aim.
I expected to fail.
But, having spent a good chunk of May/June/July being really sad and hiding from my own brain I am now 77 books down and feeling a tiny bit smug.
I expected to fail.
But, having spent a good chunk of May/June/July being really sad and hiding from my own brain I am now 77 books down and feeling a tiny bit smug.
September 1, 2025 at 12:34 PM
In a bid to spend less time doom scrolling I made a plan to read more in 2025 and picked 100 books as my wildly ambitious aim.
I expected to fail.
But, having spent a good chunk of May/June/July being really sad and hiding from my own brain I am now 77 books down and feeling a tiny bit smug.
I expected to fail.
But, having spent a good chunk of May/June/July being really sad and hiding from my own brain I am now 77 books down and feeling a tiny bit smug.
Getting the house ready to (hopefully) sell. Photos being taken tomorrow so I am tidying and dreaming of being someone who was this tidy all the time 😂.
September 1, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Getting the house ready to (hopefully) sell. Photos being taken tomorrow so I am tidying and dreaming of being someone who was this tidy all the time 😂.
The Ballad of Wallis Island is just charming isn’t it 🥰
August 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The Ballad of Wallis Island is just charming isn’t it 🥰
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Don’t know who made this but thank you
August 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Don’t know who made this but thank you
Gave the kid a harmonica we found when clearing out. She is besotted. We are slightly deafened.
August 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Gave the kid a harmonica we found when clearing out. She is besotted. We are slightly deafened.
Danko on University Challenge is channelling more of the FFS energy I would like to bring to my life.
August 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Danko on University Challenge is channelling more of the FFS energy I would like to bring to my life.
Need to find some kind of support group for people who have tried the Mango Melt iced black coffee from Formative Coffee and are now ruined and cursed to spend £5.20 whenever they pass.
August 14, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Need to find some kind of support group for people who have tried the Mango Melt iced black coffee from Formative Coffee and are now ruined and cursed to spend £5.20 whenever they pass.
Working in Edinburgh today and it was doing its best to make me really enjoy it!
July 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Working in Edinburgh today and it was doing its best to make me really enjoy it!
A total long shot, but is anyone moving/driving a van from either Edinburgh to Glasgow or Edinburgh to London/Brighton and have space to transport a wardrobe in return for some £.
July 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
A total long shot, but is anyone moving/driving a van from either Edinburgh to Glasgow or Edinburgh to London/Brighton and have space to transport a wardrobe in return for some £.
Monday quizzes are back and it is doing a lot for my general wellbeing tbh.
July 21, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Monday quizzes are back and it is doing a lot for my general wellbeing tbh.
For various reasons hadn’t felt able to finish Big Boys Season 3… until now. And I am a wreck. What beautiful television.
July 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
For various reasons hadn’t felt able to finish Big Boys Season 3… until now. And I am a wreck. What beautiful television.
Come on Eileen came on the radio earlier and the small human lost her shit. Squeals of joy, hand waving, knee slapping and covering her whole face as she laughed in absolute joy. Never seen anything like it. What a treat 😍. What a tune 😂.
a group of men are standing outside of a vis stores store
ALT: a group of men are standing outside of a vis stores store
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June 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Come on Eileen came on the radio earlier and the small human lost her shit. Squeals of joy, hand waving, knee slapping and covering her whole face as she laughed in absolute joy. Never seen anything like it. What a treat 😍. What a tune 😂.
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1 year of active work on it
2 years of making the case before that
Overall, 7 years of engaging around and arguing for a strong #ServiceStandard for the German public sector.
I am proud and glad servicestandard.gov.de is there.
Public sector design work can be a drag at times. But it’s worth it.
2 years of making the case before that
Overall, 7 years of engaging around and arguing for a strong #ServiceStandard for the German public sector.
I am proud and glad servicestandard.gov.de is there.
Public sector design work can be a drag at times. But it’s worth it.
June 9, 2025 at 8:12 AM
1 year of active work on it
2 years of making the case before that
Overall, 7 years of engaging around and arguing for a strong #ServiceStandard for the German public sector.
I am proud and glad servicestandard.gov.de is there.
Public sector design work can be a drag at times. But it’s worth it.
2 years of making the case before that
Overall, 7 years of engaging around and arguing for a strong #ServiceStandard for the German public sector.
I am proud and glad servicestandard.gov.de is there.
Public sector design work can be a drag at times. But it’s worth it.
My sister is sending me diagrams of where best to cross Leith Walk and offering to collect me from Waverley. Is this how it starts, 40 less 5 months and I am 100% Gran-like from here on in?!?
June 4, 2025 at 1:08 PM
My sister is sending me diagrams of where best to cross Leith Walk and offering to collect me from Waverley. Is this how it starts, 40 less 5 months and I am 100% Gran-like from here on in?!?
The Magnum Affogato, you are welcome
June 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The Magnum Affogato, you are welcome
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Hey if this issue is something you are dealing with: you can get an early and additional MMR shot for any baby over 6 months of age if you live in or are travelling to a region with measles. Just call your local public health! I did. Taking control like this has eased my worry a lot. Make the call!
May 28, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Hey if this issue is something you are dealing with: you can get an early and additional MMR shot for any baby over 6 months of age if you live in or are travelling to a region with measles. Just call your local public health! I did. Taking control like this has eased my worry a lot. Make the call!
Rustic but delicious. Nigella’s Quadruple choc cake, raspberries, sour cream/double cream. The small human is 2, we went to the zoo, I am a wreck and Martin is too. 😂
May 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Rustic but delicious. Nigella’s Quadruple choc cake, raspberries, sour cream/double cream. The small human is 2, we went to the zoo, I am a wreck and Martin is too. 😂
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3/3
Are you worried about making a portfolio?
A portfolio is just some examples of your work, and there's lots of advice out there about how to make one.
And if you've been offered the job, ask for more money.
Apply for the job.
The under-qualified white men already have.
Are you worried about making a portfolio?
A portfolio is just some examples of your work, and there's lots of advice out there about how to make one.
And if you've been offered the job, ask for more money.
Apply for the job.
The under-qualified white men already have.
May 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
3/3
Are you worried about making a portfolio?
A portfolio is just some examples of your work, and there's lots of advice out there about how to make one.
And if you've been offered the job, ask for more money.
Apply for the job.
The under-qualified white men already have.
Are you worried about making a portfolio?
A portfolio is just some examples of your work, and there's lots of advice out there about how to make one.
And if you've been offered the job, ask for more money.
Apply for the job.
The under-qualified white men already have.
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2/3
Please, apply for the job anyway.
1) sometimes requirements are more flexible than it seems
2) if you don't get this role you might go on a shortlist for the next one
3) if you do an interview, you get to practice interviewing and also meet some people
Please, apply for the job anyway.
1) sometimes requirements are more flexible than it seems
2) if you don't get this role you might go on a shortlist for the next one
3) if you do an interview, you get to practice interviewing and also meet some people
May 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
2/3
Please, apply for the job anyway.
1) sometimes requirements are more flexible than it seems
2) if you don't get this role you might go on a shortlist for the next one
3) if you do an interview, you get to practice interviewing and also meet some people
Please, apply for the job anyway.
1) sometimes requirements are more flexible than it seems
2) if you don't get this role you might go on a shortlist for the next one
3) if you do an interview, you get to practice interviewing and also meet some people
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Job hunting advice for women and people of the global majority: apply for the job.
- You're worried that you don't quite meet the requirements?
- That your experience doesn't exactly match what they're looking for?
- The conditions aren't quite what you need (part time, location or remote)?
1/3
- You're worried that you don't quite meet the requirements?
- That your experience doesn't exactly match what they're looking for?
- The conditions aren't quite what you need (part time, location or remote)?
1/3
May 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Job hunting advice for women and people of the global majority: apply for the job.
- You're worried that you don't quite meet the requirements?
- That your experience doesn't exactly match what they're looking for?
- The conditions aren't quite what you need (part time, location or remote)?
1/3
- You're worried that you don't quite meet the requirements?
- That your experience doesn't exactly match what they're looking for?
- The conditions aren't quite what you need (part time, location or remote)?
1/3
The view when the small human the cake is for will not just go the fuck to sleep 😅
May 23, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The view when the small human the cake is for will not just go the fuck to sleep 😅