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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Soba’s Castle: A defunct basement bar lined with toys specifically for Soba Tinycat to bap bap down to the ground because he loves doing that. #catenrichment

A smallish black cat with a white Tile tracker on his collar sits on the wall of an empty, enclosed basement wet bar. Sitting beside him are a tiny plush butterfly, a tiny plush dolphin, and a small plush Bulbasaur. They were all knocked to the ground within two minutes of taking this photo.

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

We can’t let our dogs get together and compare garbage raiding tips.

A corgi laying on her side with her mouth halfway open. It looks like she’s smiling.

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This is Soba Tinycat enjoying two of his favorite things: catnip and violence. 🖤

A smallish black cat attacking a tan striped pillow-shaped catnip toy

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Local friends! Have you seen this cat? If so, where the hell is she? Sharing for a friend without bsky. This lady is a spayed indoor kitty who escaped and needs to get back home. Please share around and call the microchip company at 888-466-3242 if you see her.

A tortoiseshell cat, mostly black on top with a white snoot, white and orange chest, and white paws. She is playing with a black and pink sandal.

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I used to have the cutest picture of my cat with her face in my bowl, wolfing down my peas while I’d turned my back to get the butter from the fridge. After I took the pic, I tried to remove her. Pretty sure she insulted my mother and placed a curse on my house when I picked her up.

Billie the pea-eating cat, a black cat with a triangular face and sharp claws obviously visible, shown here at about age 20, playing with a shoelace attached to a hiking boot.

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I am jealously protecting my cat by keeping him inside

Soba Tinycat, a smallish black cat, sitting on top of a stainless steel refrigerator, along with a water bottle and a travel mug

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Jealously protecting Soba Tinycat by KEEPING HIM INSIDE. He has toys, treats, training (he can sit on command!), friends human and canine, and plenty of playtime. In fact, it’s time to fill up his new catnip kicky toy.

Soba Tinycat, a smallish black cat, lounges on a cat tower. His tongue pokes very slightly out of his mouth.

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Apparently I am a goofy goober who likes to hang out with my cat? No disagreement here

In the foreground, an elderly tan and white corgi lays on her side with her mouth open in what appears to be a goofy grin. Behind her, a smallish black cat is crouched on a cloth H Mart bag as if attacking it.

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I find it odd that I talk like someone from somewhere I’m not from; my parents aren’t from Utah, either. Mom grew up in Colorado like me, and while Dad was born in Washington, he spent like maybe five minutes there before being raised in California.

A map of the United States showing colors to represent dialect similarities. It is captioned, “You talk most like someone from Utah — about 60% of your answers match a typical resident.”

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Bringing this back for Bisexual Visibility Month

A three panel comic of a pink, purple, and blue striped chameleon saying “I LOVE BEING BISEXUAAAAAALLL”

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

My cat legitimately jumpscared me! He hid somewhere in the living room in the dark, then jumped out at me when I walked by! I screamed and then I laughed.

Soba Tinycat, a smallish black cat, is laying on the kitchen floor and staring at the camera.

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Drove all the way across town for a CT scan today, only to be told that my scan is actually tomorrow. 😡 Entirely my mistake, too, which makes the whole thing even more annoying. Let’s look at a baby picture of my cat to feel better! 🐈‍⬛

A tiny black kitten is laying on a light blue office chair, taking up very little space. Above him, handwritten in blue, is the caption “I’m Soba” along with a hand drawn red heart.

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I’m gonna inflict some Soba Tinycat on you just because you loathe cats so much :D

Soba Tinycat, a smallish black cat, sitting on a gray carpet. He’s looking annoyed and doing “airplane ears” because I have just told him that I’ll be babyproofing the pantry to deny him entry. (In reality, he’s probably trying to listen to the corgi, who appears as a nondescript brown blob in the background)

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Look at these goofy goobers (Soba Tinycat and Momo Corgi)

Soba Tinycat, a small black cat, crouches on an H-Mart bag as if he’s about to attack. In front of him, Momo Corgi, an elderly white and tan Pembroke Welsh Corgi, lays on her side with her mouth open in what looks like a ridiculous smile.

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

What do you store on top of your fridge? Mine is for travel mugs, water bottles, and tiny cats 🐈‍⬛

Soba Tinycat, a black cat with a white Tile tracker visible on his collar, crouches down on top of a small silver refrigerator. Behind him are a water bottle and a travel mug. The freezer door is covered in magnets and postcards.

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

It’s 0530. All my chores are done. My hair is finally dry. (Why do I have so much hair?) I have reluctantly pulled myself away from @raccoingame.bsky.social . So why am I not going to sleep? SOBA.

A black cat sitting on a person’s gray pajama pants. Her black socks and purple crocs are visible behind the cat.

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

(Spoiler: this pic was taken after the misadventure; everything is okay) Just lost *this* bastard cat in *that* darkness outside. He was straight up invisible. I saw him on the patio, and then nothing. I only found him when he decided to be found (he got scared lol).

A small black cat at the top of the stairs, in front of a wooden door with a window showing that it is dark outside.

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Soba wanted to play Gundam TCG with us.

A small black cat standing on a table, on top of Gundam TCG play mats and cards.

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Want my chicken noodle soup recipe? Salt to taste after adding the broth, and again after adding the chicken. Remember, you’re starting with cooked chicken. #recipe

Chicken Noodle Soup

2 tablespoons olive oil
2-3 carrots, peeled and sliced thin
2-3 stalks celery, sliced thin
1 medium yellow onion, diced small
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups chicken broth
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon black pepper, or more to taste
12oz wide egg noodles
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
1. Add oil to stock pot, warm over medium high heat
2. Add carrots, celery, onion; saute for 7 minutes, until veggies soften. Stir intermittently.
3. Add garlic, saute for 1-2 more minutes.
4. Add chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, pepper; bring mixture to boil. Simmer for about five minutes or until veggies are fork tender.
5. Add noodles, boil for another 10 minutes.
6. Add cooked chicken, boil for another 1-2 minutes until chicken is warmed through.

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

I got my hair cut! It makes more sense now. I’m happy about it.

A middle aged woman wearing a red sweatshirt, makeup, and glasses, with a bob haircut. She is smiling.

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Soba. Motherfucking. Tinycat. The little black cat hanging out in the background will take down the bad guy with his bare claws, allowing us to escape!

A small black cat peeks out from under a red curtain

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

STOP. this is a selfie checkpoint. You must repost with a selfie to proceed.

A middle aged woman in a blue Jimmy Eat World shirt and glasses, smiling.

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Left a little something for my relief 😁

A dry erase marker cartoon of a woman with brown hair and glasses, saying “Welcome to work, front half! May your coffee be strong.”

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

I just worked 12 1/2 hours. I got super lucky—my relief called out sick, but the swing shift dispatcher is a real one and came in early.

A middle aged woman in a hoodie, smiling and flashing a peace sign

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Being a MIGHTY WARRIOR is a matter of heart and honor, not anatomy. Soba, 3

A black cat laying on his back with his paws up, obviously neutered

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Chaos is a ghost. More specifically, she’s the ghost of a Chaos ride that was decommissioned by an amusement park. She haunts the park, meddling in the affairs of the employees, and falls in love with one of the park’s paramedics.

A Chaos ride, a brightly colored tilting wheel with tilting seats around the edge. Manufactured by Chance Rides. No longer supported due to numerous safety incidents.

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Poor Soba Tinycat is having a bad day. He only got a few bonito flakes. He wasn’t allowed in the game room to fuck shit up. (He never is, but he was Big Mad about it) And I didn’t let him attack me while I painted my nails. So awful! I played string with him for a while to cheer him up.

A black cat sitting on a yellow box, looking over his shoulder

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

If you see this, quote skeet with a screenshot from a video game that released the year you were born

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Floral dress, floral perfume, and a bouquet 💐

Ani spent the rest of the afternoon after yoga getting ready. She showered and washed, masked, and brushed her hair, leaving it down. She put on her dress; white with dainty purple flowers, tie strap sleeves, nipped in at the waist, with a tiered skirt hitting just above the knee. She put on a pair of white strappy sandals to go with the dress.
She put on makeup according to Tara’s instructions, and it actually looked good! She spritzed herself with a tiny spray of Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb, to make it smell like she just walked through a flower garden.
She stopped at Sprouts to get a bouquet. It was mostly sunflowers, she figured those would go best with the decor of his condo. She considered buying a bottle of wine, but decided against it; he told her to ask sober, and she was gonna ask sober, dammit. Instead, she bought a fancy chocolate bar for him.
Is this all too much?
What if he laughs at me?
What if he sits me down for a kind but firm talk about how we’re really not going to date and is a perfect gentleman about it so I can’t even be mad at him?
At least I could keep hooking up with Vince.
I can’t think like this. Can’t discount myself before I’ve even tried.
Ani pulled into the underground garage under Dave’s building and nosed her car into a guest space. From there, she had Dave buzz her in.
As she walked down the long hall to his condo, her heart was pounding. She could look down at her dress and see it shaking with each heartbeat. She stopped walking and took a couple deep breaths, then continued.

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Inspired by Work by Jimmy Eat World.

As Jason maneuvered the ambulance through traffic, alerting the few drivers on the road with the sirens, he couldn’t help thinking about what Robin said. Tyrone doesn’t owe me coming out. He slowly accelerated to the company-mandated 10MPH over the speed limit, chuckled, and kept accelerating. He could decide he’s not interested and go back to dating women. He dodged an oblivious driver. He’s a private person, he’s not hiding me, just hiding his sexuality. Which, right now, is me. He turned onto 38th Avenue, again accelerating slowly, as so not to throw the crew in the back off balance. I still don’t know how to feel about all this, he thought, as he pulled into the ambulance bay at Lutheran Medical Center.

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Soba will play with you! He likes playing wrestling, chase, and smacky smacky!

A black cat with a Tile tracker and a tag reading “SOBA” on his blue collar

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

The notoriously shy Biscuit let me pet him three times!!

A three legged tabby cat lounging on the floor

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Took a harbor tour today. We saw the Seattle skyline, learned about the animals in the harbor, but the main draw for me was the MOTHER FUCKIN CONTAINER SHIPS! I love ships and shipping, I find it all fascinating, and we were lucky enough to see one in the harbor tour!

Container ship Cassiopeia being towed to the dock by tugboats. It can hold up to 6000 containers but is not fully loaded in this pic.

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Jen the Bug (she/her) @jenthebug.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Show me a picture on your phone that has your energy that isn’t a selfie.

A sun conure screaming. To the left, the word “SCREM”

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