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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 29/07/2026

I'm behind where I'd typically be this time of year, but I'm in no rush. I've got plenty of time.

A screenshot of my goals. The text reads, "2026 Reading Goals. You have read 20 books this year. Books: 20/52 books." Below the text is an oval progress bar that is partially filled in with teal. It says 38% on the right.

Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 15/06/2026

Yes! I always name my bettas after deities because of how they lord over the tank. I added him about a month and a half ago, and he's really starting to show his personality.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 11/06/2026

Kagutsuchi was showing off today. He's been a welcome addition to my Spec V. #aquarium #fishsky #betta

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 18/01/2026

Pidgey on patrol. It still blows my mind that I have a semi-wild pet pigeon. He's free to come and go as he pleases, and he'll go off with the other pigeons for a few hours, but he always chooses to come back home.

A blue-gray pigeon, affectionately known as Pidgey, perches inside a custom-built, modern birdhouse mounted on a textured tan wall. The house is shaped like a wide, angular pentagon with a dark brown roof and a light beige front.
The bottom section of the house features horizontal slats that reveal nesting straw inside, and the middle slat is inscribed with the house number "12456 ½" in elegant white font. Pidgey sits calmly on the interior ledge, his blue-toned feathers contrasting against the shaded, dark interior of his home.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 28/09/2025

Today is tank maintenance day, and I gotta say, "My 150 is lookin' goooooood." 🤩🤩🤩 #aquarium #plantedTank #freshwater #fishSky

A view of the 150-gallon aquarium with the cabinet doors underneath opened, revealing the complex filtration system and supplies. The center of the cabinet houses a multi-chambered glass sump filter illuminated by a purple LED light; its main chamber contains a heater and a bunch of pot scrubbie sponges, and the right chamber holds the return pump. To the left, a plastic drawer unit stores supplies, while an algae scraper and a net hang from the inside of the left door.

A full, front-on view of the 150-gallon aquarium on its modern white cabinet stand. The completed aquascape inside features a central arrangement of dark Malaysian driftwood and grey turly stone, accented with various green aquatic plants. The tank is brightly lit by an overhead light fixture.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 28/09/2025

"Pride Rock," my Skittles (multicolored) neocaridina shrimp tank, has a bit of an algae bloom. I'm not a huge fan, but the shrimp and my two new nerite snails LOVE it! 💚 ps - If you look close, there are many ITTY BITTY shrimplets in there! #PlantedTank #Neocaridina #FreshwaterAquarium 🦐

A full view of a beautifully aquascaped freshwater aquarium containing various color morphs of Neocaridina shrimp. The tank features a dark gravel substrate, a formation of stacked sandstone covered in green algae, and aquatic plants like Anubias and Marimo moss balls. A bright red Neocaridina shrimp (cherry shrimp) is visible on a leaf, and a snail clings to the glass in the upper right.

A close-up view inside a freshwater aquarium. In the center, a wild-type Neocaridina shrimp with dark stripes rests on a bright green, algae-covered piece of sandstone. A vibrant green Marimo moss ball sits in the lower-left corner with a nearly translucent Neocaridina shrimp nearby. Lush green aquatic plants grow from the sandstone in the background.

A close-up shot in an aquarium focusing on a large, round, green Marimo moss ball. A translucent Neocaridina shrimp with visible internal markings rests on top of the moss ball. Below, another translucent wild-type Neocaridina shrimp sits on a piece of algae-covered sandstone next to a tiny red shrimplet and a small snail. The substrate is dark black gravel.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 10/09/2025

I'm enjoying the sunshine with Pidgey over my lunch break. I'm going to be so proud/sad when my little fledgling flies the coop. #pigeonSky #pigeon #animalRehabilitation #birb

A selfie of Audrea, a smiling woman with glasses and a black shirt with colorful sugar skulls. She is outside on a sunny day with a house and a yard behind her. A small, dark gray, 6-week-old pigeon with pink feet named Pidgey is perched on her hand.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 10/09/2025

After soaking in the bathtub for the last two weeks, my driftwood is finally waterlogged. That means it's FINALLY time to rebuild my 150-gallon tank. Today, I think I figured out the hardscape. This weekend, I'll finally start planting! #aquarium #plantedTank #fishSky #aquascaping

An empty 150-gallon aquarium is pictured, showcasing its hardscape of large pieces of dark Malaysian driftwood and grey manten stone. The substrate is a light tan sand that slopes gently upward from the front to the back of the tank. A long, light-colored piece of driftwood is placed diagonally across the center, resting on a foundation of darker driftwood and stones. The background is solid black, appearing dusty with dry sand clinging to its surface. The tank glass also shows some smudges and streaks. The aquarium rests on a white stand.

A large, empty 150-gallon aquarium is pictured from the front, with a carefully arranged hardscape. The substrate is a light tan sand that slopes gently upward toward the back. The aquascape is built with large pieces of dark Malaysian driftwood and grey manten stone. A prominent, light-colored piece of driftwood is placed diagonally across the center, rising from the back left and resting on a stack of darker driftwood and manten stones. This large piece of wood has several holes and unique textures. The background of the tank is a solid black, but it appears dirty, with dry sand clinging to its surface. The rest of the tank is clean and ready for water.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 23/08/2025

Pidgey got a Dollar Tree home makeover today! I added big, flat perches for once he starts to fly, a mirror for enrichment, and a nesting box that I can actually clean! #pigeon #birdSky #animalRescue

A high-angle shot shows a one-month-old rescued pigeon named Pidgey in his cage. Pidgey, with fluffy gray and white feathers, is nestled inside a small basket lined with a white cloth. The basket sits on a bed of newspaper at the bottom of the cage. Below the basket, two teal-green bowls and one white bowl are visible. The white bowl contains grit. Two narrow, wooden platforms are attached to the wire cage walls.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 21/08/2025

Not sure if it's my new meds or rescuing a baby pigeon, but my mood has been dramatically better these last two weeks. #pigeon #birdSky #spoonieSky

A young pigeon chick named Pidgey, a few weeks old, is crouched on a vibrant green lawn. The bird has large, dark eyes and a pink beak. Its body is mostly covered in sparse, downy gray and black feathers, with bare pink skin visible on its chest and under its wings. The bird has its wings partially extended, showing the developing flight feathers. The background is slightly out of focus, revealing a person's legs.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 21/08/2025

Pidgey wanted to try being a parrot this afternoon. And look! He's starting to get his Big Bird striped wing feathers! #pigeon #birdSky

Audrea, a woman with brown hair and glasses, wearing a gray shirt, smiles as she holds a small, gray pigeon named Pidgey on her shoulder. The pigeon, a 20-day-old squab, has soft, fluffy feathers and a partially bald, pink face. Pidgey is perched securely on her shoulder, facing the camera. The background is a suburban outdoor setting with a house and a bright, sunny sky.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 15/08/2025

Today, Pidgey started learning about seeds... He's a little bird-brained, though. 😂 I've read it can take a few weeks to wean him off the formula and onto seeds. #pigeon #birdSky

A top-down view of Pidgey, a fledgling pigeon estimated to be a bit over 3 weeks old. The bird, with patchy dark gray and black feathers and some visible pink skin, is standing on a gray concrete surface. Beside Pidgey is a clear plastic bowl filled with birdseed. A person wearing black leggings is sitting nearby, pointing with their finger toward a few seeds scattered on the ground. The sun casts a harsh shadow from the bird and the person's hand.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 12/08/2025

With all the BS happening in the world right now, it's easy to lose sight of the positive. My one good thing today? I'm finally leak testing my 150 after the move. It's going to look so good from my spot on the couch. #aquariumSky #fishSky But still, #fuckICE, release the #epsteinFiles, and #freeDC

A rectangular Pro Star 150 aquarium sits on a modern white stand. The tank is illuminated and contains cloudy water with many small bubbles. A hose is draped over the side of the tank. The cabinet doors on the stand are open, revealing the equipment inside, including a sump and plumbing. The room has light-colored walls and is carpeted. In the foreground, part of a gray and white massage chair is visible.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 08/08/2025

Happy Friday! It's cuddles and K-drama time! Ally and I are watching Alchemy of Souls today. #dogMom #kdrama

Ally, a Shiba Inu mix, rests comfortably on a patterned blanket, looking towards the right side of the frame while watching "Alchemy of Souls" playing on a TV in the background. Ally is a tricolor dog, mostly white and brown with black markings, and has a sweet, gentle expression. Pillows and a window with blinds are also visible in the living room setting.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 08/08/2025

I'm amazed at how much it is growing... it seems like there are new, longer feathers at every feeding! My best guess is he's 12-13 days old. 3/3 #pigeonsky #birdsky

A young pigeon resting in the palm of my hand. It looks very scraggly, with a mixture of yellow down and grey feathers.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 30/07/2025

Rest in Darkness, Ozzy. I don't usually do nail art, but I thought I'd pay with my Holo Taco/Safiya bats and some little black gems. I used Holo Taco's "Crystal Mommy" for the polish. #CoderClaws 💅🦇🤘

A close-up of my new manicure. The nails are painted with Holo Taco's "Crystal Mommy," a purple holographic polish. Little bat confetti is scattered over each nail, and a string of black gems rests at the base of each nail.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 24/07/2025

I'm officially back home in CO Sure, we moved back weeks ago, but today was my first trip back to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. While I didn't see the newborn girls, I did get to visit with Emmett and Digger, my two favorite grizzlies! #RockyMountainWild #Colorado

Emmett and Digger, two adult male grizzly bears, are laying down on some rocks in their Rocky Mountain Wild exhibit at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 10/07/2025

She's not as good at hide and seek as she thinks she is. 🐕🥔 #DogSky #DogMom

Ally, our brown and white Shiba inu mix, lays buried in a pile of white pillows and blankets. Only the tips of her ears and the end of her tail are visible.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 09/07/2025

Dex's coworkers call Ally our "Stress Potato" 🥔😂

Ally, a small, mixed breed, brown and white dog, leans back to get tummy scratches. Her buggy eyes make her look a little stressed.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 26/06/2025

I'm going to miss my murder of crows. Moving socks, even when it's my idea. 😭

A crow stands in the grass. It has a peanut in its beak.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 22/06/2025

"What do you mean, you have to pack? It's Sunday! Can't we stay in bed and cuddle?!" My dogs do not approve of this whole moving business. #dogSky #whippet

Juju, a white and brindle whippet, is laying on a mound of pillows and blankets on the bed. She has a pleading look on her face, indicating she wants more pets and snuggles. My left hand is scratching her side. Behind her, our other dog's ears poke out just above the blankets.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 16/06/2025

It's a "sit on Mom's lap and stare out the window" kind of Monday morning. #whippet #whippetSky #dogSky 🐾

Juju, a white and brindle whippet, is sitting on my lap. Her head is poking out from under the desk, and her nose is up against the arm rest of my office chair. She is looking off into the distance.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 15/06/2025

Whippets are so good at getting comfy. #whippetSky #dogSky 🐾

Juju, a white and brindle whippet, lays on a red patterned blanket.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 11/06/2025

"How much is that froggy in the window?" 🎶🎶 #amphibisky 🐸

A view through the window of my empty concrete patio. A tree frog is on the window, looking in. His little white belly is flattened against the glass. My dogs are facing away from the camera in the upper corners.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 10/06/2025

This week's #CoderClaws are a #PRIDE rainbow. I used Holo Taco's new Pixel Perfect collection, and I'm digging the big chunks of glitter!

Close-up of my nails. The thumb and index finger on both hands are done in white to look like clouds, while the other fingers are each a different color of the Pride rainbow.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 07/06/2025

Few things in life are as nice as a weekend nap.

Ally, a small white and brown dog, is sound asleep on a damask blanket. She is laying on her back with her legs splayed out. She has a peaceful grin on her face.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 31/05/2025

Does Cora like clothes? Juju can't stand them! She'd rather just shiver dramatically... Although everything a whippet does is dramatic.

Juju, a white and brindle whippet, looks pleadingly into the camera. She is wearing a green crocheted sweater.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 29/05/2025

My bestie doesn't understand why I have to work when she just wants to cuddle. I don't get it either, Juju. #dogMom #whippet #dogSky

Juju, a brindle and white whippet, is sprawled across her grey dog bed and blue blanket. She looks very relaxed.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 13/05/2025

Juju hopes you're having a great day! She's making me jealous... A nap sounds so nice, right about now! #whippet #dogSky #dogMom

Juju, a brindle and white whippet, is curled up in a ball on a grey pillow. She is looking into the camera with an innocent expression.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 19/04/2025

Playing catch-up this week with block 7 of #mooglyCAL2025. This one is the Baby Bibles Blanket Square, by Michele C. It needs a little blocking, but I'm happy with how it turned out. 🧶🍉 #crochet @mooglyblog.bsky.social

A square crochet block against a blue background. The main body of the block is made up of a 4-row repeat if half double crochet and puff stitches. The color pattern, from top to bottom, is chartreuse, hot pink, black, hot pink, and chartreuse. Two rows of dark green half double crochet border the whole square.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 12/04/2025

I hope you're enjoying your weekend. I'm finally getting started on my next #mooglyCAL2025 block and catching up on some Sorry Girls YouTube videos. 🧶 #crochet

A hand holding a crochet hook and chartreuse yarn. Behind the yarn is an iPad displaying the crochet pattern. The pattern reads "Baby Bibles Blanket Square. MooglyCAL2025 block 7."

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 11/04/2025

We made it to the weekend, folks. Pat yourself on the back, pour yourself a drink, and do something you love. Me? I'll be fussing with my tanks and playing DDV. #plantedTank #aquarium #betta

A full tank shot of my Spec V. The tank is heavily planted on the left. A blue female betta swims next to two juvenile guppies.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 25/03/2025

And hot off the hook is an alternate square for the 2025 #MooglyCAL. I couldn't work out how to use my watermelon color scheme for the official block 6, so I went with block 11 from 2024, called the Celestial Landing Afghan Square by Kim Guzman. @mooglyblog.bsky.social 🍉🧶 #crochet

A crochet block called the Celestial Landing Afghan Square by Kim Guzman from the 2024 MooglyCAL. The center of the square is hot pink with a black wagon wheel pattern. The final rows alternate between chartreuse and dark green.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 25/03/2025

I forgot to post this earlier, but here's block 5 of the 2025 #MooglyCAL. This one's the Hibiscus Afghan Square by Julie Yeager Designs. @mooglyblog.bsky.social 🍉🧶 #crochet

A square crochet block from the 2025 MooglyCAL called the Hibiscus Afghan Square by Julie Yeager Designs. The center of the block is roughly divided into four quadrants, each with alternating rows of hot pink and black. The final two rows of the block are chartreuse and dark green.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 11/03/2025

Juju is ready for a nap after her vet checkup. She was a Very Brave Girl ™️ while getting her shots. Vaccinate your kids, folks, even if they'd rather just go for a walk, instead.

Juju, a white and brindle whippet, is stretched out on her grey dog bed, clearly ready for a nap.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 07/03/2025

This is baby Juju, just a few days after we brought her home. She used to be obsessed with sticks! #DogSky #Whippet

A small white and brindle whippet puppy is dragging a long stick on a wooden deck. She has a pink bow on her collar.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 06/03/2025

Nothing like emotional support cuddles after a shitty day at work. I've been feeling more confident as a senior engineer lately, but apparently, it doesn't take much to shake that confidence. 🥹 #DogSky #Whippet #WomenInTech #TechSky

Juju, a white and brindle whippet, licks her chops as she lays stretched out on my lap while I pet her neck. My husband and other dog, a brown mutt named Ally, hang out in the background.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 05/03/2025

The world may be going to shit, but I have flowers blooming in two different aquariums, so that's something, at least! #AquariumSky #PlantedTank #FreshwaterAquariums

A top-down view of a freshwater aquarium. Plants are floating on the surface. A small, white flower blooms in the center of the picture.

A close-up photo of an anubias bloom. The underwater flower is white and looks like a miniature peace lily flower.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 04/03/2025

New set of coder claws, coming in hot! 🇺🇦💅 Polishes used: HT Bored Meeting HT Butterscotch Hop HT Scattered Taco #SlavaUkraini #IStandWithUkraine #CoderClaws #HoloTaco

Three Holo Taco nail polish bottles. Scattered Taco, a silver holographic, stands on the left. Butterscotch Hop, a vibrant yellow, lies on its side to the right. Bored Meeting, a bright blue, lies on top of the yellow bottle. The blue and yellow are stacked to resemble the Ukrainian flag.

Close-up view of nail polish on a left hand. The colors alternate between Butterscotch Hop, a vibrant yellow, and Bored Meeting, a bright blue. The pattern is reminiscent of the Ukrainian flag.

To the right and behind the hand are two nail polish bottles stacked on top of one another. The blue is on top with the yellow below it, also resembling the Ukrainian flag.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 02/03/2025

Did we take 4x as long making the custom t-shirts for the escape room as it took actually escaping from the room? Yes. Was it worth it? Also yes. The family that crafts together kicks ass together. #SherlockHolmies @bromander90.bsky.social @mimipaw1965.bsky.social @docswarlock.bsky.social

A photo of me and my family. We're all wearing matching black T-shirts. Each shirt depicts a silhouette of Sherlock Holmes in meeting glitter vinyl. On the brim of Sherlock's hat reads the words, "Sherlock Holmies." Our names are on Sherlock's collar.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 27/02/2025

Juju's pre-car-ride meds have kicked in. We're ready to go see @bromander90.bsky.social and @mimipaw1965.bsky.social for the weekend! #Whippet #WhippetSky #DogSky #DogMom

Juju, a Whippet with a distinctive brindle pattern in shades of gray and tan, sleeps soundly, curled in a tight ball on a gray fabric pillow. Her face is hidden, and her pink collar is a contrasting detail.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 27/02/2025

We've got dog beds aplenty, but these two goofs insist on sleeping under my desk. 🤦‍♀️ #DogSky #DogMom

Juju and Ally, two dogs, sleep soundly beneath a desk on a wooden floor, nestled on a patterned blanket. Juju, with a grey and white striped coat, is in the foreground, while Ally, a tan and white dog, is curled behind her.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 26/02/2025

Happy update day! The QOL improvements in this release are 🔥🔥🔥 Also, I need to do some Dreamsnaps. I just spent way too many moonstones on Baby Sven and Figaro. 🐈‍⬛ #DDV #DisneyDreamlightValley

The Disney Dreamlight Valley loading screen. A female NPC rides on Carpet. Jasmine stands to her left, and Aladdin is on the right. It looks like they are in Agrabah.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 24/02/2025

Me, yesterday: "We haven't had a spawn in awhile." Cas (right, female) and Raph (left, male )must have heard me talking about them, because we've got a fresh clutch of eggs! #AquariumSky #FishSky #PlantedTank #FreshwaterAquarium

Two angelfish, one orange and one with silver and black stripes, swim amongst green aquarium plants. A cluster of white eggs is attached to a brown leaf in the lower right corner. The fish are the main focus of the image, with the aquarium plants providing a blurred background.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 23/02/2025

I finished block 4 from the 2025 #MooglyCAL. This one is the Space 12" Crochet Square by Carolyn Christmas. I'm really loving the watermelon color scheme! 🍉🧶 #crochet

A square crochet block from the 2025 MooglyCAL called the Solace 12" Crochet Square by Carolyn Christmas. It features a geometric floral design in the center with bright pink petals against a black background, surrounded by a light green border, and then a darker green outer border. The block is on a textured gray background.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 17/02/2025

It's been a bad mental health day, what with... all the crazy shit happening. Stopping the doom scroll for a bit and reading about whales. #bookSky

Close-up shot of Aud's lap as she relaxes on a blue couch in her sun room, engrossed in a book titled "Fathoms." She is wearing comfortable pajama pants with a Minnie Mouse print. Sunlight streams through the window behind her, illuminating the pages of the open book. Tall pine trees are visible through the window in the background. The warm tones of the room suggest a cozy atmosphere.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 16/02/2025

I love when Juju curls up like this. We're taking it easy on the couch during this blustery day. #whippet #dogsky

A brindle and white whippet curled up in a tight ball on a tan couch. The whippet is wearing a thin, pink collar and is looking at the camera. On the couch are several blankets.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 14/02/2025

I just got home from 3 days in Vegas for a work trip. I didn't gamble, but I DID get all caught up on this year's #MooglyCAL. 🍉🧶

This is the MooglyCAL2025 block 2, a hand-crocheted square with a whimsical watermelon design. The square is hot pink in the center, bordered by a thin chartreuse line and a thicker green border, creating the impression of a watermelon slice. Black squiggly lines are crocheted onto the pink section to represent watermelon seeds.

This is the MooglyCAL2025 block 2, a hand-crocheted square featuring a concentric square design with alternating color combinations. The outermost layer is a square made with dark green and chartreuse, followed by a square of pink and black. The next layer is again dark green and chartreuse, and the center square is pink and black.

This is the MooglyCAL2025 Block 3, a hand-crocheted square made using overlay mosaic crochet. The design features a watermelon-inspired motif: interconnected pink shapes outlined in black, resembling stylized watermelon seeds, set against a background of alternating chartreuse and dark green rows. The border echoes this pattern with alternating chartreuse and dark green rows.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 09/02/2025

Sunday vibes. Juju is already over it and keeps sighing. #dogsky #whippet #dogmom

Juju, a white and brindle whippet, is plopped on the couch next to her lamb toy. Her head is hanging over the edge of the couch, and she has an annoyed look on her face.

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Aud @audthecodewitch.dev · 09/02/2025

Today was a high-pain day where I couldn't do much more than sit on the couch. On the bright side, that meant I made some good progress on my graphghan. 🧶 #crochet #spoonie

A crochet graphghan work in progress. A black silhouette of Hogwarts castle against a dark purple background. The castle windows are in yellow, and the moon and start accents are in silver.

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