iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 29/09/2026

I get it, Claude. My sleep habits suck.

The Claude UI greets me with the message "Hey, early bird"

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 28/09/2026

For posterity. Since I finally did it.

I definitely am NOT from Oklahoma. But close.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 20/09/2026

Somehow managed to use all my tokens at Fremont Oktoberfest.

Never a great idea to celebrate prematurely, but I did it anyway. Premature Celebration beer from Dirty Couch Brewing.

Not pictured: the bonus 6th token I also consumed.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 16/09/2026

I bought a dental vacuum forming machine. Which is a totally normal thing to own, so stop looking at me like that.

My new vacuum former. He’s decently heavy for a lil’ guy.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 31/08/2026

Very helpful voice message from the Safeway Pharmacy about my vaccination appointment this afternoon.

Apple Watch screen with a voice mail transcription reading “It’s like, oh, they’re dog.”

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 20/08/2026

My new method for handling no-longer-needed Post-it notes is both catharsis and modern art.

Stabbing my notes with a spike is the path to healing.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 27/07/2026

Absolutely taking my 6:30 am call from bed. And knitting.

In progress: the Stitchwork Blanket by Andrea Lotz for Purl SoHo in Teacup Pink Cotton on a Cone. About 135 rows in.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 24/07/2026

Key feedback from my manager as we prep for a C suite presentation. I talk fast so my brain gets it all out before it forgets what it wanted to say.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 22/07/2026

Finishing one blanket means… it’s time to start another one! #knitsky

The first 30-ish rows of the Stitchwork Blanket by Hiromi Glover from Purl Soho. The yarn is Cotton Pure on a Cone in Teacup Pink.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 17/07/2026

The wedding weekend has begun!

Welcome dinnering and already a little red-wine drunk after one glass.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 16/07/2026

IT IS FINISHED. Someone come do the wet blocking for me. #knitsky

The knitting of the Porto Blanket has now concluded. My right hand is cramping.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 14/07/2026

Golly gee, DirecTV! How will I survive without you?!?

DirecTV's genius crackpot response to my cancellation request: "In the event of a cancellation, how would you fulfill your entertainment requirements and ensure you still receive vital news and weather updates?"

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 12/07/2026

The kiddo has departed. It’s the second anniversary of my divorce being finalized. Taking a painting class in my friend’s backyard is healing.

My kiddo and me at the airport. Barely holding it together.

Getting comfortable with putting acrylic on paper.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 08/07/2026

This is what happens when I have to sit on phone calls and make no meaningful contribution to the conversation.

Another 70-80 rows of blanket knitting progress.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 05/07/2026

Big blanket progress. Much knit.

Channeling my existential anxiety into hand-crafting. 50-60 rows of progress since my last photo.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 01/07/2026

“How’s the blanket going, Jules?” “Pretty well, actually. Maybe I’ll finish this one.”

A very purple knitted blanket, approaching 100 rows in.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 28/06/2026

My kid and I are super cute.

Me and my boy at Seattle Pride festivities.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 26/06/2026

Day Three of San Fran for Config.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 25/06/2026

Day Two of San Fran for Config.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 24/06/2026

Day One of San Fran for Config.

Street advertisements for the conference

A digital collage wall people can interact with in real time.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 22/06/2026

Time for the kid to spend another week in the hot shop.

The hot shop at Pratt Fine Arts Center, the venue for a week of teenagers learning glassblowing.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 14/06/2026

Yes, my ex and I are friends.

A conversation wherein my ex-husband wishes me glad tidings on the day of my birth and pokes fun at how I share the occasion with the most toxic of humans.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 07/06/2026

“How’s the blanket going?” “Which one?”

The first dozen-ish rows of the Porto Blanket from Purl Soho and Hiram Glover, worked in their DK On a Cone in Wild Mulberry. Also featured - my vanilla latte.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 28/05/2026

Pack it up. We’re done here.

I’m at 69 percent of my max token use for GitHub Copilot for the month. Nice.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 27/05/2026

Beaching instead of sinking into hockey depression.

My feet, my Sounders picnic blanket, and Golden Gardens beach.

A stranger from another first nearby offered to take a photo of us.

A gorgeous sunset over Puget Sound and the Olympics.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 24/05/2026

Officially swinging season.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 14/05/2026

I forgot to update my Misfits Market order this week since I was traveling, and I ended up with some random surprises. The best one is this DELICIOUS granola. Holy cow it’s my new favorite thing.

Purely Elizabeth peanut butter cookie granola.

It’s healthy! It says so on the package!

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 14/05/2026

Day 2 of work trip: AI AI AI. AI AI. AI? AI.

Spoiler alert: people disagree about the future of design systems.

Spoiler alert: people still don’t trust AI.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 12/05/2026

Day 1 of work trip (if we don’t count yesterday’s travel day): brain frying, and finding my Seattle friend here for a work trip of her own and staying less than a block from the conference happy hour location. And empanadas.

It’s never been easier to ship something, confidently, that’s completely wrong.

The most American empanada (it’s got apple pie filling).

Sharing a venue with “Heathers: The Musical.”

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 09/05/2026

Two very different things: the location of my former sunroof, and a guy taking his tortoise for a walk outside my hair salon in Cap Hill.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 04/05/2026

Rosie is doing her best Sammy impression.

Rosie the Cat, making biscuits out of my boobs.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 04/05/2026

There has been recital-ing. And ice cream.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 03/05/2026

Spoiler alert: we escaped from the escape room.

One side of the first room, a lab. There were three rooms total.

The other side of the lab, and my son making a face.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 02/05/2026

Opening day at the Market! Conveniently adjacent to someone’s school. Picked up the essentials - popcorn and booze.

Just a boy and his mom, standing in front of his high school.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 02/05/2026

It’s Annual Piano Recital weekend in Denver, which means quality time with my boy child and a girl cat that insists upon sleeping on my chest.

The long escalator between the main airport terminal in Denver and the light rail platform.

My child on the floor. Not sure what he was doing.

Medium rare cheeseburger with hash browns and a Dirty Shirley at Zorba’s.

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Julie Johnston @juliewithaj.com · 06/04/2026

“How can I entertain myself on this all-hands meeting?” “Make some tiny baby earrings.” “Killed not nearly enough time.” “Print a stand for them?” “Now you’re onto something.”