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Sarah Nicholas

@sarahnicholas.bsky.social
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Mostly tediously twee nonsense. Sporadic enthusing about flamenco dancing and cycling to see Cardiff Bay's sunrises. Occasional passing references to being a weary, aging academic librarian.

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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 21h
This week, for the first time ever I'm not starting work until my contracted start time. Monday, Tuesday and now today, I've sat in the staff room, looking at the clock, feeling physical discomfort, but forcing myself to stay put until 9am. I'm so very tired, so this is how it must be henceforth.
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Pete Fraser @petefrasermusic.bsky.social · 23h
You know capitalism won cos now there’s a whole generation of ppl who not only *don’t* see education as something that can exist outside an overtly economic context but CANNOT see it that way. ‘Brains are for making money, but when other kinds of brains start making money, what will our brains do?’
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 22h
Interesting, I did not know that. (Imagine reviewing a process and realising it's not fit for purpose, so deciding to not plough on regardless. Crazy!)
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Excellent! Was there audience banter? I like a bit of that in the Globe.
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Oh, that's very cute! I hope the magpie remembers where (s)he put the treasure.
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
My good news* for today is a) I saw a jay in an urban park on my way home and b) today is my 18th flamenco-versary. *I need some good news and would happily hear yours ☺️
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Grrrr.
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I should've put a trigger warning. 💔
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
... They could not help. But they DID log a ticket about me asking to log a ticket because I can't log tickets. I'm not in the mood to laugh at this. But I offer it for your enjoyment. And in case it's not obvious, I work in the UK university sector.
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Whenever I have a library enquiry, I am required to log it as an IT ticket (don't ask). Since yesterday I've not been able log tickets. I emailed someone and was asked to log a ticket stating I can't log tickets, which I couldn't do. So I walked to the IT desk and asked for help...
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Golly, yes, it's a sudden speeding up, isn't it. Things were plodding along nicely for a while, then whoosh!
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Another beautiful piece! You're so talented. (Also I've heard some news. Congratulations. ☺️)
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Thank you. I should be having my COVID vaccine next month, so I'm definitely giving the advice a try.
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Boo. Hope it doesn't last much longer for you. I'm back in my bed after a trip out. Gonna stay here for another hour, I think.
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Oh, you need to feel well for a Globe visit! Fingers crossed.
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Urgh. I had a bad night, too. My lymph nodes under my ears and around my jawline are up and I feel groggy and headachy. Can't blame the bloke for that. Not reacted like this for years. Must be a strong one this year. Never mind. Protected now, so yay. Hope your day is ok. x
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Cardiff's already busy and buzzy with half marathon runners, heading for the start line in the city centre. It was still peaceful at the wetlands, though.
The sun rises at Cardiff's wetlands. The St David's Hotel and Spa is on the left. On the right is a monument, but I forget what it's for.The sun rises behind the Cardiff Bay Barrage, viewed from the Cardiff wetlands. There are lots of vapour trails in the sky, reflected in the water.
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Did you have a good day? No you did not, because you aren't my friend who did a "capybara experience", where she sat with capybaras and scratched them and fed them and had her photo taken with them. THAT's a good day.
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Me, too!
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Yes! I couldn't figure out what was bugging me about the outfits, but it was that!
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Had mine first thing this morning. My arm has been the achiest it's ever been with a 'flu jab. I've been blaming the bloke who did it.
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Time needs to calm down. Or I need more energy, so I can better fill whatever I have left.
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Heeheehee! In fairness, this funny little loom has preset heddle thingumies. So I'm sort of cheating. Don't tell anyone!
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The housework avoidance is going well today. First a 'flu jab, now this.
Some basic weaving in a diamond pattern, using a variegated yarn. I put zero effort into this, because the little loom I'm using has preset heddles, which do all the work, yet I still delight in what I'm making.
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
'Slips' is right. You don't notice it until it's gone.
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Every day, on waking, I reflect on how quickly twenty years can pass. I mean, how the hell am I 57?
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
If they were fancy flotation tanks, people would be fine. #CelebrityTraitors
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Good arbiters of taste!
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Honestly, I'd need every one of these convoluted task instructions explained to me at least four times. #CelebrityTraitors
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Phew, eh? Would've been a show diminished without a decent bit of Acaster. #CelebrityTraitors
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
😱
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
One of the worst motorway services. Especially awful if there's the tiniest bit of traffic anywhere near the route in/out. All good wishes!
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
People. Argh.
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Is it stupidity or malice? I can never figure it out.
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
People who stand at the bus entrance/exit for multiple bus stops, when there are plenty of seats and alternative standing places inside the bus, I smite thee.
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Ha! Enjoy! Are you watching the celebrity one? I've only seen one series of the ordinary Traitors, and spent the entirety of that angry 🤣
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I'd be very happy with prizes of butter.
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I totally phased out during the explanation of the task. Too busy thinking about buttery nipples. #CelebrityTraitors
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Michael milking that Welsh accent to appear warm and trustworthy. #CelebrityTraitors
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I know two thirds of them. So way better than Strictly, but still worse than the pottery show. #CelebrityTraitors
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
My working week is done. No-one mention libraries or universities or, indeed, libraries in universities, to me until Monday at 9am, cheers, thanks, ok.
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"NO, DURAN DURAN THE BAND! Special stamps! Yes, oh, I see Rio, that's the one. Special stamps, yes. Huh? A band. Yup. Album covers." Me, yelling at the young and confused bloke serving in the Post Office this morning. 😆
Four of the series of Royal Mail stamps featuring Duran Duran album covers.
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Ooooo, lovely!
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I thought about getting a rigid heddle loom, but decided it was too big and too faffy with all the warping for my needs. It's fun seeing the cloth appear, isn't it 😀
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
My weaving on my funny little loom is gradually becoming more uniform. It's a super relaxing thing, this weaving random bits of fabric on a funny little loom malarkey. I'm never weaving anything complicated, because then I'd stop enjoying it.
Part of a woven piece of fabric. It's black.
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Ouch.
An institutional window looking out onto trees. The outline of a large bird, most likely a seagull, is imprinted onto the glass. Its body and wings are quite clear. The poor thing flew straight into the window. It must've hurt.
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I can do that. I don't mind being aloof. Cheers!
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I don't think there's been a work-related post of yours in the past few months that hasn't made me swear out loud.
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Better than blu-tak, cheers!
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Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
... I'm thinking I push them back up my nose whenever they slip? Should I make a TikTok for this hack?
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