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I’m sorry for my face this morning. It’s because I started work early (on my 3rd coffee already) so I can clock off early. My brain knew this was a great idea; I just don’t think it communicated it to my body.

GIF is fair approximation of my current vibe and aesthetic.
#Monday #EarlyStart #Regrets
a gremlin is eating a piece of cheese in front of a refrigerator
Alt: a gremlin is eating a piece of cheese in front of a refrigerator - my face looks very similar
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It’s my two year gym birthday. September 2023, I was so scared to use the gym. Found a great, friendly local one and haven’t looked back.
Some progress pics because I’m one of those annoying gym people now.

#Gym #StrengthTraining #FitInYourForties
When you want a coffee. But you’re in your office in the garden (in slippers) and the coffee machine is in the house. (Volume up)
Leaning into the 1st September. Autumnal socks and apple crumble cake for breakfast (with protein yoghurt, for balance). #Autumn #PumpkinSeason
It’s not all about the numbers but the numbers are pretty cool. I’ve lost 53% of my body weight. Or 92.4% of my excess body weight. Currently working on muscle gain but that’ll get easier once my knee surgery happens: probable bucket-handle-meniscus-tear 🪣
#GettingFit #FortiesAndFit
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New rule. A parent may only propose removing a book from the school library only after reading it in its entirety and delivering a book report to the librarian. Until then no discussion shall be entered into.
My little bookcase tracker is rapidly filling up. Either I need to slow down (unlikely) or I’m going to have to squeeze in some extra books before the year is out.
#RemarkablePro #YearOfReading
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Dr Emma Swai is up next in our intro series. An educator for over two decades, her research interests look at the portrayal of disability in New Testament writings, linguistic analysis of ecclesiastical texts and positionality & interpretation. More info about Emma’s research in bio: buff.ly/kNk2CXB
Thanks, Nazlin. Hope you’re keeping well 🩷
Finally got around to getting this big beasty printed. 🤩 Still feels unreal.
If little Jo could see middle aged Jo, I think she’d be chuffed.

#PhDone #BigBook #PublicLibraries @sheffielduni.bsky.social
The University of Sheffield & The Combined Regions are exploring how the current challenges faced by UK local authorities are impacting #PublicLibraries & their collections.

We're looking for participants (Heads of Library Service). For more info or a copy of the pamphlet, drop me a message!
First paper related to my PhD is published. Definitely feels like a milestone.

www.tandfonline.com/eprint/K66RA...

It argues that Q methodology is an ace way to investigate public opinions of public libraries.

#QMethodology #Research #PublicLibraries
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The 12th annual international Gender Census 2025 is now open until at least 30th August 2025!

survey.gendercensus.com

It's for anyone whose gender (or lack thereof) isn't described by the M/F binary. It's short and easy, and results are useful in academia, business and self-advocacy.
Today’s my 2 year Bariatric birthday. I had a gastric sleeve (NHS). Turns out it was 100% the right tool for me.

Pic1: the numbers, a total loss of 178.75lb
Pic2: full body comparison
Pic3: belly comparison (still working on it)
Pic4: my wife & I, then vs now

#PersonalJourney #Health #Fitness
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HISTORIC EURO SUMMER IN SWITZERLAND 👏

🎥: FOXSoccer
You. Stay. Put.

With respect.
I thought I’d written this. #Same
Oooo. This is promising. I go on Monday 👏
Absolutely wrecked but over the moon. Bring on Sunday. Although, I might watch with my eyes closed.

#Lionesses #Euro2025 #Finalists
Me: 🤣🙃🥹🥺😭😱😳

Also no idea how I’ll cope on Sunday.