Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 21hThis 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. 060
Reposted by Sarah NicholasPete Fraser @petefrasermusic.bsky.social · 23hYou 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?’ 2339
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 22hInteresting, 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!) 010
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Excellent! Was there audience banter? I like a bit of that in the Globe. 100
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Oh, that's very cute! I hope the magpie remembers where (s)he put the treasure. 010
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026My 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 ☺️ 250
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. 5190
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Whenever 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... 271
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Golly, yes, it's a sudden speeding up, isn't it. Things were plodding along nicely for a while, then whoosh! 010
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Another beautiful piece! You're so talented. (Also I've heard some news. Congratulations. ☺️) 110
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Thank you. I should be having my COVID vaccine next month, so I'm definitely giving the advice a try. 140
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Boo. 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. 210
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Oh, you need to feel well for a Globe visit! Fingers crossed. 000
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Urgh. 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 100
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Cardiff'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. 040
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Did 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. 290
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Yes! I couldn't figure out what was bugging me about the outfits, but it was that! 010
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Had 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. 100
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Time needs to calm down. Or I need more energy, so I can better fill whatever I have left. 010
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Heeheehee! In fairness, this funny little loom has preset heddle thingumies. So I'm sort of cheating. Don't tell anyone! 110
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The housework avoidance is going well today. First a 'flu jab, now this. 280
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 03/10/2026'Slips' is right. You don't notice it until it's gone. 010
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Every day, on waking, I reflect on how quickly twenty years can pass. I mean, how the hell am I 57? 370
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 02/10/2026If they were fancy flotation tanks, people would be fine. #CelebrityTraitors 000
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Honestly, I'd need every one of these convoluted task instructions explained to me at least four times. #CelebrityTraitors 000
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Phew, eh? Would've been a show diminished without a decent bit of Acaster. #CelebrityTraitors 150
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 02/10/2026One of the worst motorway services. Especially awful if there's the tiniest bit of traffic anywhere near the route in/out. All good wishes! 210
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Is it stupidity or malice? I can never figure it out. 110
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 02/10/2026People 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. 230
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Ha! Enjoy! Are you watching the celebrity one? I've only seen one series of the ordinary Traitors, and spent the entirety of that angry 🤣 101
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I totally phased out during the explanation of the task. Too busy thinking about buttery nipples. #CelebrityTraitors 320
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Michael milking that Welsh accent to appear warm and trustworthy. #CelebrityTraitors 030
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I know two thirds of them. So way better than Strictly, but still worse than the pottery show. #CelebrityTraitors 120
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 01/10/2026My working week is done. No-one mention libraries or universities or, indeed, libraries in universities, to me until Monday at 9am, cheers, thanks, ok. 050
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. 😆 092
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026I 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 😀 100
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026My 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. 1121
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I can do that. I don't mind being aloof. Cheers! 010
Sarah Nicholas @sarahnicholas.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I 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. 1100
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? 000