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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

I was also battling daedra earlier. Clear skies here, though 😁

Karen taking a selfie with Oblivion Remastered

Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Taking things slow today, but was able to work a little bit. After I finished, I made some new bracelets ✨ hopefully building up my energy will lead me to new events this year!

Bagged beaded bracelets in many colors, including a rainbow one that says "joy"

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

I love a good kaassouffle as much as the next person, but have you had chili cheese kaasstengels??? Arguably even better, especially when dipped in buffalo sauce for actual spice

Googled image of frozen kaasstengels you can make in the oven or airfryer

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Purrr-lease keep my baby girl in your thoughts. I made a vet appointment for her for Tuesday because she's been acting a bit "off" lately. Not enough to warrant an emergency visit, but enough to strike fear for the future into my soul. I am not ok 😭

Liliana nestled between two Lord of the Cats pillows

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I thought men only looked at a woman like this in fantasy stories. I never allowed myself to believe in real love this beautiful and nurturing. Shame on me 😅 What a marvelous reality check 🥰

Karen smiling at the camera, while Richard smiles lovingly at her instead

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

I am officially registered as a solo resident of a little Dutch village 🥰 An achievement of almost three years in the making 🙌 After much sweat and tears, it seems that dreams really can come true ✨

Karen flashing a peace sign and standing next to a fence bearing a sign that reads, "lucky"

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

I've been a fan for 20 years and have never seen them live 🥹 Gift to future Karen, for all the damn adulting I'm doing currently

Screenshot of ticket confirmation to see Death Cab for Cutie

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

If I made an EDM album, this would be the cover

Karen sitting on the inside of a traincar by a window covered in colorful graffiti

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

My heart is in Potsdam this week, but my body isn't 😭 I'll be online for some of the @agiletdzone.bsky.social talks, let me know if you're watching too 👀 Big soft virtual "from the comfort of pajamas" conference vibes 🥰 Liliana is attending as well 🖤

Black cat perched on a purple sofa near a large window

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

I also just found out I was featured on the official Ravensburger NL Instagram page 🥹 How freaking cool!

Karen and the guy she was teaching sitting across a table, playing a game

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

What. A. Weekend. SpellenSpektakel saw at least 16,000 board and card game enthusiasts on Saturday alone! I volunteered both days to teach people how to play Lorcana at the huge Ravensburger booths. From adults to very tiny humans, everyone had a blast - including me 😁 Now? I rest...

Karen's selfie, wearing an official Ravensburger Lorcana TCG tshirt, in front of empty tables waiting for new players to demo the game

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Liliana timeline cleanser Wanna come loaf with us? Bring your favorite snacks

Black cat with yellow green eyes curled up on a crochet blanket

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

I wore my rainbow coat on a walk for the first time this season (photo for reference) I saw so many passing strangers smile at the bright colors 🥹 I live for this. For the love of gods friends, wear the wild clothes 💃

Karen standing at the front of a small canal boat holding up two peace signs, wearing a coat with a rainbow oil slick pattern of bright colors

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Went to see @hadestownmusical.bsky.social in Amsterdam last week for one of their final shows here, and was absolutely hooked from start to finish 👀 What great set design, incredible performers (shoutout to the legendary Muses), and memorable tunes. Well done, folks 👏 "We're gonna sing it again!"

The tiered stage of Hadestown with instruments, and view over the audience before the show began

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

I'm in Kansas City for the week, and savoring every moment

A large mowed field in front of a lake with fluffy white clouds in the vibrant blue sky

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

I posted this list of non-negotiable values that I hold on LinkedIn. I've got new followers here too, so same rules apply here. If you don't share these values, don't connect with me. If you agree, welcome to the family - virtual snacks and drinks are on the table. Get comfy ❤️

Trans people exist, and have every right to live free from fear and judgment, as do we all.
People of underrepresented groups are often taken advantage of, and it requires those of us with privilege to stand and lend our voices to theirs to enable real change.
Fascists deserve no quarter - their goal is obliteration of "the other", and I won't stand for it in this age of beautiful human diversity and recognition.
Anyone of child bearing potential controls their bodily autonomy, without needing intervention from the state or church in order to make informed decisions about their health and wishes.
Mental health is physical health - it's near impossible to have one without the other.
**Bonus statement** Vaccines don't cause Autism - and Autism isn't a disease to be cured.

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

My favorite crossing in the city was this traditional Pride flag, until a resurfacing project a few weeks ago on all the streets. The new painting is updated to the Progressive Pride flag, and I'm so happy ❤️✨🌈

Six-colored rainbow paint lanes across an intersection in the roadway

Crosswalk updated to resemble a large Progressive Pride flag

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

My heart is in KC tonight 🖤 Stay safe, and know your rights. Sending all my love and vibes for a peaceful protest ✨ Love and miss y'all so much

A crocheted pocket hug with card that reads, "here is a little pocket hug. Keep it close all warm and snug. So even when I can't be there, you can hold this tight and know I care."

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

It's been awhile since I've taken on a project that wasn't square or rectangle (blanket/scarf) Started working on a poncho!

The beginning of the neck piece of the poncho

Bigger view of the work in progress, expanded to ~90 stitches

Current progress, up to 116 stitches around, transferred to larger circular needles but kept the same size needles (size 10/6mm)

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

My friends heard I didn't feel like celebrating my 1 year anniversary in NL. They kidnapped me this weekend and took me to my party anyway 🥹🥰 I'm forever grateful for these lovelies

Linda, Nadja, Karen, Niels, Alexis, and Arthur in a group photo in front of Karen's favorite park in Hilversum

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Even though I have no upcoming conferences to look forward to, I'm taking some time today to make bracelets anyway. Part of my healing journey involves planning for a future that I wish for. While there may not be any events in my agenda, I hope that they will come later - so I'll prepare now ❤️

Bags of sorted beads surround a tray to line out fun creations in all colors of the rainbow

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Listen Cry Cheer Repeat Repeat Repeat

Chandler from friends wearing headphones and cradling Sleep Token's new album, Even in Arcadia

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

I haven't been able to find anything official, but this link took us to a place where we could log in and build a decklist that showed an option to add a sideboard tcg.ravensburgerplay.com

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

And then sometimes in a rare moon, I make one that speaks to me. I have to keep this one for my personal collection 🩷💜💙

A beaded bracelet with the pink, purple, and blue of the Bi Pride flag that reads "self heart emoji"

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Would you look at that? I seem to have found some fucks to give.

Two beaded bracelets, one pink, one green. Each with the word "fuck" in white beads with black letters

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

And soon as I posted this, I found it

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

I know I'm right where I'm supposed to be when I find inspiring messages in the sugar bowl. Must have been left by the Kindness Fairy 🥹

A sugar bowl with a card in the sugar that reads, "it's ok to not be ok"

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

At least I got one last round photo with this disc before it rolled into a watery grave on Monday. But damn did it feel good to throw again. First actual course done since getting my visa, and happens to be the same course I threw on my second trip here (first one in Europe I played).

A gloved hand holding an orange frisbee disc covered in a rainbow foil stamp of aliens and UFOs in front of a great area

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

It came!!! I pre-ordered Beth Noser's book as soon as it was announced, but it's been a bit wild to figure out how to get it over here to NL 😅 Congrats, my friend - I hope this story inspires many more to answer when Adventure's Calling ❤️

Beth Noser's "Adventure's Calling" children's book with added pin, sticker, luggage tag, and bookmark

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Google photo mashup with the side by side of Before hair and After hair. Learning how to care for my hair better has caused dramatic changes 🥰

Side by side comparison of Karen from November 2023 to January 2025 with varying degrees of curly hair

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

From the archives over a decade ago, picking up Liliana from the shelter to bring home forever 🖤 Nose to nose, always my baby girl

Karen with Liliana as a kitten curled up in her arms, nose to nose like we always have been

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

This is my favorite badge to date. I love to share @ministryoftesting.com stuff with people, and it's a good way to give back to the community who has supported me so much ❤️

Scholarship Hero Ministry of Testing badge with text "This badge is awarded to those who donate to the Most Scholarship Fund"

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Currently celebrating by trying not to pass out on the train home. My brain is fried.

Exhausted Karen slumped against the train window, hood up, and sticking her tongue out

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

My response when people ask "what are you doing?"

Mushroom background with text "doing my fucking best"

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Ugly Christmas Sweater season is out. Gorgeous Christmas Pin-up season is in.

Karen wearing a red velvet dress with silver sparkle pattern and a deep green petticoat underneath, modeling in the shop's mirror

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Well, my fault for posting this profile on LinkedIn... But for transparency to the newbies who didn't come from twitter, pretty much nothing about this profile will be work related. Buckle in for cat photos, rants, and/or maybe also a bit of testing. But mostly general fuckery. Cursing intended.

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Pardon me, but is this where we come to hide from that musk-y smelling guy on that other previously blue tweety bird site?

Black cat peeking out from under a table

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 17/04/2024

Moving is crap. Moving countries is worse 💩 What do we do when we feel like we can't do it all in time..? We put the fucking rainbow flower crown on, try on a smile, and do the damn thing anyway 🌈😊💪

Karen wearing a flower crown in a rainbow color pattern with a determined smile

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 07/04/2024

Dear @boesesliz.bsky.social , My friend @tarawithtiaras.bsky.social adores the earring sets that @the-qa-guy.bsky.social gifted to me from your shop 😍 I am sad I can't send her to your shop while you're on break of course, but happy to connect her with you here ❤️ Love, Karen ✨

Three pairs of earrings, two in Tarot style with black cats that read, "The Cat Mom" and "The Black Cat". The third pair is shaped like a bottle with a label, "Boy Tears 100% Fresh"

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 23/02/2024

I may not be embody the traditional working professional, or the suit-and-tie public speaker. But by gods, I look damn good doing what I love 😍 As a tester, I love my bugs - especially the pastel ones on my dress. And the rainbow floral headband couldn't be left behind. Be weird. It's fun 🥳

Karen posing with a peace sign next to a banner that reads Keystone Innovation District

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 12/02/2024

Crosses was flipping epic last night ✝️✝️✝️

The stage with led panels and three led crosses

Karen posing in the power and light district

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Karen Tests Stuff @karentestsstuff.bsky.social · 13/01/2024

Behind the scenes look of some work I did on a new session I'm pitching with another member of our community in 2024 🥳 It's so rare that I get a good solid chunk of time to work on KTS stuff lately, I've been having a blast this afternoon. (photo is purposefully fuzzy to hide content a bit)

Screenshot of a fuzzy Miro board including frames for "brain spaghetti", abstract versioning, and sample handouts for the proposed conference session

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