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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 10/09/2026

Me: *writes a halfway thought-through rant late one evening* LinkedIn: Me: 😳

LinkedIn stats showing one post getting 65456 impressions, split by 6% in-network (followers and connections) and 94% out-of-network impressions. A total of 42187 members reached.

Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 09/09/2026

"To prioritize resources for existing customers in an Azure region, Microsoft may restrict access for customers without resources in that location." learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/... Why aren't more people loudly screaming about this? 🚨

Screenshot of the Azure Portal with the error "Resource '[name]' was disallowed by Azure: The selected region is currently not accepting new customers."

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 06/09/2026

Life is good ❤️ I'm spending less time on social media, more time with my two- and four-legged loves. I'm enjoying gaming again, often laughing uncontrollably. I'm finally working to live instead of living for work. If a slower, more meaningful life is the millennial midlife crisis, I'll embrace it.

A small golden dog curled up and sleeping on top of a gray blanket.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 07/08/2026

Pixel's morning routine after our walk: - Fall asleep on my lap - Slide down on the couch to cool off - Stare judgingly at me for not giving her my constant attention - Paw at my leg - Watch me lie down with a smug, manipulative look - Snuggle up for sleepy belly rubs ...she's trained me well 🥰

A small golden dog is sleeping peacefully on a blanket, snuggled up against her human's face. The human is smiling in the background, enjoying the cuddles.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 03/08/2026

When I tell people that my dog talks, this is what I mean! 😍 Such a great example of a conversation using #FluentPet buttons: Pixel gets my attention, I ask what she wants, she immediately responds, I help her. I love that she's able to express her wants and needs 🥰 #PixelThePoochon

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 30/07/2026

Ah, yeah, the Quiet Posters feed also shows your friends' replies to people you're not following, so it's much better for discoverability. Just curious, what are your settings here? (Agree the Bluesky app could be easier to use for new people! Just trying to figure out what the pain points are.)

Following Feed Preferences from Bluesky app settings, with all settings toggled on.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 15/07/2026

I did a thing! Just for fun! Look at how adorable these LEGO plants are 💛💚🩷 They were a gift from my sister and niece, and now I get to enjoy their cuteness every day 😍

LEGO Botanicals rocking plants, one yellowish green and one pink, both with happy faces.

Leaflet page for the yellowish green plant saying: "Hi. My name is Lumi. I'm a Delosperma cooperi, also known as ice plant! However, this cool, sparkly succulent is anything but icy! The name comes from tiny hairs on its stem and leaves that reflect light and look just like ice crystals. Alright, cool. All the way from South Africa, this adventurous, warm and fun-loving LEGO plant is ready to play anywhere!"

Leaflet page for the pink rocking plant saying: "Hi. My name is Ellie. I'm an Echeveria elegans! Born in Central America, this classic succulent is loved for its no-fuss attitude. It's poised, adaptable, and if "elegant" comes to mind, we don't blame you - it's in the name! However, it's not without its wild side. This LEGO version and its vibrant, splashy flowers is the perfect reminder that life is full of surprises."

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 03/07/2026

Ever since I was a little girl I have dreamed about becoming part of a learning loop in which human capital and token capital compound, now my dream can finally come true 🥰

Satya Nadella on X:

"The future of the firm is a learning loop in which human capital and token capital compound.

With our new Frontier Co., our ambition is to help every enterprise build its own AI capability, and to help create a frontier ecosystem where every organization can turn its knowledge, workflows, and judgment into its own AI systems that continuously improve."

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 02/07/2026

I dag har Homely lært meg nye betydninger av ordene "påslag" og "avslag". Et påslag er når man automatisk skrur på an alarm. Et avslag er når man automatisk skrur av en alarm. Har til og med fått "hurtigpåslag"! 🤠

Nytt i Homely-appen

Forbedret regelmotor

Du kan nå enkelt sette opp regler for automatisk påslag og avslag av ulike alarmmoduser.

Merk: Har du allerede aktivert alarmen i bortemodus kan du velge om reglene skal overstyre dette eller ikke.

Hurtigpåslag fra betjeningspanel

Aktiver alarmen med ett enkelt tastetrykk direkte fra betjeningspanelet. For å aktivere funksjonen, velg panelet ditt i Homely appen og aktiver «Hurtigpåslag».

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 02/07/2026

The more I engage in my dog's favorite activity "sit outside", the more I realize why she loves it. We're currently deeply invested in the reality show "Gang Wars: Bird Edition 🐦" Yesterday's intense episode was fieldfares vs. magpies. Today's episode featured a drive-by from the hated seagulls 🍿

A small golden dog sitting on the grass facing away from us, looking up at the sky. Likely at some birds.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 28/06/2026

Went swimming yesterday, took this picture from the trail around the lake 💙 28 degrees in the shade, 20 degrees in the water. I feel lucky to have a place like 3just minutes away from where I live 🥰

Looking out over the lake in the forest, seeing happy people swimming, paddling, diving and playing. The sky is bright blue and the trees are green, all reflecting in the water.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 26/06/2026

I would like to show my friends across the pond what is considered an XXL-sized bag of chocolate in Norway. This weighs 350g. It looks a little smaller than the bags I saw at Costco and Target? 🤭

A bag of Smash! chocolate weighing 350g, with the text XXL - Big enough to share.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 25/06/2026

Koser meg stort med å være "nabolagstante med søt hund" for barna i rekkehuset 😍 Hun eldste har tatt med seg sikkert 10+ klassevenninner for å hilse på og kose med Pixel, og de to minste har nå begynt å gå selv og vinker og roper "HEI HEI! VOFF! IIIIH!" av glede når de ser oss 🥰 #PixelThePoochon

A small golden dog is sitting in the grass, looking at the camera.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 09/06/2026

Just a little timeline cleanse 🐶🩷 #PixelThePoochon

A small golden dog is sitting on the grass, gazing calmly in the distance, while a light breeze is catching her fluffy ears and the sun is shining on her head from behind so it looks like a halo.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 08/01/2026

I previously used the M365 hub app (whatever it was called) to view and browse all my office files across apps. I opened it today, and this was what I was met with. No way to open apps, only search them. The rest is all Copilot. I never installed this Copilot app. It has been "updated" for me.

My installed Microsoft apps, including the now renamed M365 Copilot app.

The Microsoft 365 Copilot app sign-in screen with the text "Your everyday productivity app for work and life."

The loading screen of the M365 Copilot app saying "Configuring Microsoft 365 Copilot. Fetching your files..."

The start screen of the M365 Copilot app, saying "Hi Cathrine, let's get started!" and a chat box pre-filled with "How can Copilot help me?"

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 08/01/2026

Today I learned that this is called a parhelion, or a "sun dog"! ☀️🐶 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_dog

A low sun with a halo around it. The halo is glowing so bright that it looks like there are two suns on either side of the actual sun.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 08/01/2026

This snowcircle rainbow is absolutely gorgeous 🤩🤯☀️🌈

A snowy landscape with blue skies. The sun is low over the horizon, and around it is a rainbow circle glowing.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 06/01/2026

Pixel says hi! (But also no time to chat because she's gotta run and bury her nose in more snow 🐶❄️)

A small golden dog with her face full of snow, and one floppy ear blowing in front of her face.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 05/01/2026

How I feel on the first day back at work in 2026 😴

A closeup of a small golden dog lying on a blanket. Her eyes are almost closed and her fur is static and standing in all directions so she looks sleepy.

#PixelThePoochon

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 04/01/2026

Gee, I wonder what kind of shipping to choose 🤔

Two shipping methods: Flat rate with delivery January 14-17 for $12.09, and Express with delivery January 22-26 for $16.07.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 03/01/2026

I wish I was a spoiled dog right now.

A small golden dog is lying on the couch, looking completely relaxed.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 02/01/2026

I'll take it 🫡 Intrepid: characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance. Synonyms of intrepid: courageous, brave, fearless, valiant, heroic, gallant, adventurous.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 26/12/2025

Is this a 75% toy poodle / 25% bichon frisé mix... or a 16% squirrel / 84% meerkat mix? 🤎🐶 Either way, she's definitely enjoying running and sniffing freely in the forests around grandma and grandpa's house during the holidays 🐕 #PixelThePoochon

A small golden dog is standing on her hind legs in a forest covered in frost. She's facing the camera, looking to the right. The sun is low and peeking out between the trees.

A small golden dog is standing on her hind legs in a forest. She's looking away from the camera, towards the low sun peeking out between the trees. Her fur looks like it's glowing from the backlight.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 24/12/2025

God jul and merry christmas to you and your loved ones 🎅🏻🎄🤶🏻🎁❤️

A Christmas tree decorated in various red and gold baubles, with lots of Christmas presents in different colors underneath it, and a small dog sitting in front of the tree.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 18/12/2025

Stooooop forcing me to install an app for everything 😩

From LinkedIn: Discover your Year in Review. Open the mobile app to see how your time on LinkedIn added up.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 18/12/2025

Pixel woke me up at 05:30 by licking inside my ear, and when I turned around to face her, she burped in my face. Now that cuddle time is over and I have to get ready for work, she's happily back to snoozing. I love this spoiled furball so much 🥰 #PixelThePoochon

A little ball of golden fluff curled up on a duvet. It appears to be a spoiled dog.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 13/12/2025

I have zero patience left and my filter is turned off this week. AMA 🙃

Every day I work in Fabric is a day I get closer to giving up on Fabric for good. After nearly three years of hearing "it's on the roadmap" when asking about basic, critical enterprise features, I'm getting more and more ready to leave my MVP title behind and start as a junior on something that actually works as promised.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 12/12/2025

No, I don't want my fucking corporate M365 Copilot sticking its fucking AI nose in my personal business, what in the dystopian hell is this shit!? 🤬

M365 Copilot notification saying "Stay on track with your goals! Copilot can create a meal plan tailored just for you."

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 12/12/2025

2025 was a good year to not travel to the US. Looks like 2026 is an even better year to not travel to the US.

3. Mandatory Social Media:
In order to comply with the January 2025 Executive Order 14161
(Protecting the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other
National Security and Public Safety Threats), CBP is adding social
media as a mandatory data element for an ESTA application. The
data element will require ESTA applicants to provide their social
media from the last 5 years.

4. High Value Data Elements
To comply with the January 2025 E.O. (14161), and the April 4,
2025, Memorandum Updating All Forms to Collect Baseline
Biographic Data, CBP will add several “high value data fields” to the
ESTA application, when feasible. This is in addition to the information
already collected in the ESTA application.
The high value data fields include:
a. Telephone numbers used in the last five years;
b. Email addresses used in the last ten years;
c. IP addresses and metadata from electronically submitted photos;
d. Family member names (parents, spouse, siblings, children);
e. Family number telephone numbers used in the last five years; j. Business telephone numbers used in the last five years;
k. Business email addresses used in the last ten years.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 07/12/2025

My cute little Christmas elf is helping us bake today 😍🎅🏻🎄🐶 #PixelThePoochon

A small golden dog with long fluffy ears is sitting in front of a Christmas tree. She is wearing a Christmas tree hoodie and red Christmas socks.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 05/12/2025

I've just completed the @cloudformations.bsky.social 2025 Data and AI Frontline Survey and discovered my Data Spirit Animal: 🐬🔎The Insight Dolphin🔍🐬 Expressive, Strategic, Insightful. Translates data into clear stories people understand and act upon. Take the survey here: bit.ly/cfdatasurvey

The Insight Dolphin excels at turning analysis into narratives that resonate with real audiences. When others get lost in the detail, they bring direction and clarity. They understand not just what the data says, but how to communicate it in a way that drives decisions. Their ability to guide teams through insight makes them a natural connector between data and action.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 01/12/2025

Brought Pixel to work today. She was a little angel, spreading joy and being a good girl 🐶🤎 But she also made it clear listening to me is boo-ooring! This is how she settled when I told her to relax 😂 #PixelThePoochon

A small golden dog laying on a lap, resting her head on a desk.

Closeup of the dog's face looking tired, she's so small she can barely reach the desk.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 19/11/2025

This was Pixel's response when I asked "do you want to go outside" at 7:54am on a dark, cold, snowy November morning in Norway and... same, girl, same 😴❤️ #PixelThePoochon

A small dog curled up in bed, resting her head on a pillow and peeking up with a side-eye that clearly says "leave me alone"

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 18/11/2025

'Allo I am tiny sleepy croissant 🐶🥐 #PixelThePoochon

A small, golden, fluffy dog curled up like a croissant and sleeping on a lap.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 12/11/2025

Pixel is also participating in movember, apparently #PixelThePoochon

A small, fluffy, adorable, golden dog lifting her head after laying on the couch, with her mustache all squished on one side and covering her eyes.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 01/11/2025

The continued evolution of my basement: July 2025: New floors (with help from the best parents ❤️) August 2025: Electricity ⚡ September 2025: Insulation 🔥 October 2025: Walls and ceiling! It's starting to look like a room! 🤩 Next up: paint, lights and furniture 🎨🥳 #CathrineWithTools

Cathrine's parents helping with the new floors.

Insulation in place, getting ready to put up walls and ceiling.

Walls and ceiling in place, all plastered and ready to paint!

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 16/10/2025

Good morning, may your day be as lovely as this sunrise 💛🧡❤️

A low, golden sunrise over rolling autumn hills

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 06/10/2025

Pixel spent a day in the office with me and now she looks like how I feel when I get home... Dead tired and also sick of everything, but hey, smile! 😂 #PixelThePoochon

A small, fluffy, golden dog curled up on a thick blanket on the couch. She's looking at the camera with a scruffy mustache, looking tired but smiling.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 26/09/2025

That's enough social mediaing for me today. I'm heading back out to enjoy life as a dog mom. If you needed a reminder to stretch your legs and get some fresh air, this is it 💚

Looking out over a fall landscape with trees turning yellow and orange, but the grass still green. A low sun is shining over the hills in the background. In the foreground is a small dog looking happy in the grass.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 19/09/2025

It's Friday! Remember to treat yourself, you've deserved it 💙 #PixelThePoochon

A small, fluffy golden dog lying on a carpet, holding a Kong toy with one paw while eating the treats inside it.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 28/08/2025

Ok, NOW I definitely have to win something??? 🤓 #MicrosoftFabric

Spark resource usage. Total duration: 78 hours, 28 minutes. Total idle time: 3 days, 6 hours, 2 minutes, 17 seconds. Efficiency: 0.19%

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 06/08/2025

Det er i tillegg provoserende at vinklingen her er at "unge kvinner med mastergrad er sykmeldt langt mer enn menn", med oppblåste grafer som viser relativ forskjell mellom kjønn, uten at det nevnes at de samme unge kvinnene med mastergrad+ har lavere sykefravær enn menn med kun grunnskoleutdanning.

De faktiske sykefraværstallene for kvinner og menn etter utdanningsnivå. Viser blant annet at menn med grunnskoleutdanning har høyere sykefravær (6.4%) enn kvinner med over 4 års høyere utdannelse (5.9%).

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 25/07/2025

Timeline cleanse: One Pixel on your screen to cheer you up 🐶 #PixelThePoochon

A small golden dog sitting on a grassy mound with her mouth open, looking like she's smiling happily. In the background is the sun shining through the leaves of a green tree.

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Cathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 22/07/2025

How it started vs. how it ended: Pixel 🐶 1-0 🦙 Llama. #PixelThePoochon

In the foreground is a stuffed llama, sitting on the ground staring out in the distance. In the distance, a small golden dog is staring back, ready to attack.

A small golden dog is lying on top of a stuffed llama.

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