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Swarna Podila (she/her)

@skpodila.bsky.social

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Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Interests: Developer, Open Source, and Technology Marketing

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Swarna Podila (she/her) @skpodila.bsky.social · Mar 20

My philosophy. My motto. And my favorite statement to live by. #BeKind

Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.

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Swarna Podila (she/her) @skpodila.bsky.social · 8h

Now I just catch up on sleep on the airplanes ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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Swarna Podila (she/her) @skpodila.bsky.social · 7d

We were extremely lucky being in the shade of the Jumbotron the entire time! Even the kiddo was jealous because the band had no reprieve from the heat either.

Swarna Podila (she/her) @skpodila.bsky.social · 7d

Will surely do. I keep missing out on hanging with you and @dimcheff.wtf every time I come out to A2!

Swarna Podila (she/her) @skpodila.bsky.social · 7d

I guess so :) Football is definitely VERY important at U-M ;)

Swarna Podila (she/her) @skpodila.bsky.social · 7d

College football is so much more fun with the rituals and traditions. Student and alumni energy is also unbeatable. The homecoming weekend was fun, topped off by the Michigan Marching Band’s hattip to Creedence Clearwater Revival halftime show. #GoBlue

The Big House, the University of Michigan’s football stadium is filled with fans in Maize colors, for the homecoming game against University of Wisconsin.

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Wiredferret! @wiredferret.bsky.social · 10d

#Monktoberfest was the first time all four authors were together since we started writing this book. Pictures were taken of this magic, but not by me.

Anyway, pre-orders are love, and you can support your local bookshop from ordering here: bookshop.org/p/books/prog...

Progressive Delivery: Build the Right Thing for the Right People at the Right Time

Build the Right Thing for the Right People at the Right Time

bookshop.org

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Swarna Podila (she/her) @skpodila.bsky.social · 10d

It was a-MAIZE-ing!

A photo of the Michigan football stadium (The Big House) with a sea of fans dressed in Maize shirts

Swarna Podila (she/her) @skpodila.bsky.social · 12d

Tell me about it. It’s cooler back home than during the ONE football game that I decide to come watch in person cause the kid is in marching band.

Swarna Podila (she/her) @skpodila.bsky.social · 14d

He he
And when WILL we see you at one of these?

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Swarna Podila (she/her) @skpodila.bsky.social · 14d

I won’t be surprised if it’s the latter. Have a safe flight!

Swarna Podila (she/her) @skpodila.bsky.social · 14d

He he and I woke up at 2am to pack the kid’s lunch and catch a 6am flight :) can’t wait to see you soon.

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Swarna Podila (she/her) @skpodila.bsky.social · 14d

Summer has come and passed.
The innocent can never last.

a man singing into a microphone with the words " wake me up when september ends " on the bottom

Alt: Green Day’s song "wake me up when september ends " with those words on the bottom of the gif

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Swarna Podila (she/her) @skpodila.bsky.social · 15d

I won’t be there for the cruise but will join the post-cruise gathering.

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Swarna Podila (she/her) @skpodila.bsky.social · 17d

Yea that episode of Great British Baking Show was very education on Flapjacks and School fêtes

Swarna Podila (she/her) @skpodila.bsky.social · 18d

It has been, for sure!

Swarna Podila (she/her) @skpodila.bsky.social · 18d

In the US, they mean pancakes. Apparently, in the UK, they mean Oat Bars. This piece of info brought to me by the Great British Baking Show :-)

Swarna Podila (she/her) @skpodila.bsky.social · 18d

TIL “flapjacks” in UK don’t actually mean what they mean in the US.

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Swarna Podila (she/her) @skpodila.bsky.social · 28d

After almost 6 years, I broke my #Duolingo streak because of how they wrecked the usage for free users. I was a paying user for a several of those years before I switched to Free as they kept ruining the ux.

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · Aug 21

Some incredibly good news:

One year ago this week, The Onion returned to print.

In that one year, we’ve grown to the 13th largest print newspaper in the United States, just ahead of the Boston Globe, and growing fast.

In short, it’s working.

So… thank you. Thank you for helping save this thing.

Exclusive | The Onion Brought Back Its Print Edition. The Gamble Is Paying Off.

Publications turn to the old-style products to appeal to nostalgic readers and stand out in a crowded digital-media landscape.

www.wsj.com

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Aditya Mukerjee 🦦 🏳️‍🌈 @chimeracoder.bsky.social · Aug 21

RT if you also wish ill upon JK Rowling.

The Advocate @advocate.com · Aug 20

Outcry grows after multiple trans users were targeted for mild criticisms of the anti-trans billionaire.

Bluesky silenced trans voices over J.K. Rowling, here’s why

Outcry grows after multiple trans users were targeted for mild criticisms of the anti-trans billionaire.

bit.ly

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Swarna Podila (she/her) @skpodila.bsky.social · Aug 20

Wtf is wrong with these men? (Wait, nope, don’t answer that)

Also, I want to yell “8.2 BILLION people on earth…<pause> and NO ONE ASKED!!”

Swarna Podila (she/her) @skpodila.bsky.social · Jul 27

Oh man!!! Losing a part of your heart is the most painful thing to bear. Cherish and celebrate her memories 💜

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Swarna Podila (she/her) @skpodila.bsky.social · Jul 23

Right? My mom, sister, and I are still in utter disbelief! I can’t even begin to imagine the terror the family has to live with, esp the 8yr old 😔😞💔

Swarna Podila (she/her) @skpodila.bsky.social · Jul 16

That is so good to hear. Wish a second surgery wasn’t needed in the first place but glad it went well. Sending all good vibes for a swift recovery and remission.