iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Since January, my spare time has been split between building apps and Portuguese bureaucracy. The result is a new non-profit association I’ve set up, and a website I’m finally ready to share (imposter syndrome is real). 🧵

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

My work life and home life couldn't be more different with AI. I work with it all day and it's all AI in my Twitter and Bluesky feed. But, for the majority of people where I live they don't use it all. I have a friend (also an immigrant) who uses the free ChatGPT and that's about it.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I'm learning how to use Laravel Cloud and I really appreciate the Deeplink. It makes the faff of connections completely disappear. Thanks Cloud team.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I wish there was a one click migrate from Forge to Cloud.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Every day is a new day to do something good.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I asked Claude about why the info I need isn't in a handbook, his answer was: Partly it is, but not in one place, and not aimed at you. He then finishes with: The chapter on "you've set it up, now what" doesn't exist. You are, annoyingly, well placed to write it. Yay! Just what I needed!

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

I'm so excited about my side project but I just don't have enough time to get it done! Does anyone else have this problem?

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I've finally given up waiting for Amazon to deliver my router so I've had to buy whatever they have locally (not a lot). Still, it works, and it's better than using my phone's hotspot. Not impressed with Amazon or PAACK though.

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Scott @scottg420.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Props to the innovation at this animal shelter. Anyone with a 3D printer wanna make a few bucks? I’ll throw a bill to someone making this kitty an easily cleanable kitty cart.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Today I have a sad cat wearing a watermelon as my programming assistant.

A cat wearing a watermelon shaped recovery collar.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

I'm building something in Laravel that I am very excited about. It's not new or groundbreaking (except for me), but it is something cool and that will definitely serve a purpose.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

I love logic problems and I need to improve my Portuguese so I bought this!!

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Gandalf is not convinced about my new llama door stop.

Gandalf the cat is pulling over a llama doorstop.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

There's such a disconnect between the world outside my house and the work I do. It's like living two different lives. I know a lot of people like to use tech to help manage their farm and I have thought about setting some things up but I quite like the way it is all done traditionally.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The morning is the best time of day. The air is cool and fresh so I can get out and water all my plants & herbs and do some chores or errands. The cats also enjoy running around and playing before it gets too hot. Then I go back inside to work and they go to sleep.

Domino enjoying the fresh air and rolling around in the wool.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

We have a flock of sheep, not for meat or milk. They’re mostly our lawnmowers. But we still need to shear them every year before summer. We use the wool around young trees. It helps keep moisture in the soil during the hot months and eventually breaks down naturally. Low tech. Still works. 🐑🌳

Picture of a young tree with sheep's wool arranged around the bottom to hold in the moisture during the hot summers.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Been quiet on here this year — busy with work, the farmhouse renovation, and the animals... which have quietly turned into a proper project of their own. The dev space is moving so fast it's hard to keep up, especially working essentially part-time. #Laravel #PHP

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Michele Hansen @mjwhansen.com · 26/02/2026

Calling all cis women, trans women, and non-binary folks going to Laracon EU! We're sponsoring a Larabelles happy hour on Monday and would love if you can join us. RSVP ➡️ luma.com/61sdhh28 (Laravel world men: appreciate you helping raise awareness and sharing this 😊)

A group of people at a happy hour with the Larabelles and Geocodio logos

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Filament @filamentphp.com · 16/01/2026

We’ve launched Filament v5 and Filament Blueprint today! 🤖 Filament v5 adds support for the newly-released Livewire v4! Blueprint is a premium Laravel Boost extension that gives AI agents deep, structured knowledge of Filament, so they can write detailed implementation plans.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

About half way through. Hopefully this time we’ll get some food instead of having to give it to the animals!! It is starting to look beautiful again.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Just been to vote in Portugal for the first time, it was quite invigorating to be able to contribute in this way.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Both seem to be doing well!

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

I'm running some sort of cat infirmary here: a blind cat with a broken leg and a deaf cat with a bite!

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

You know you're spending too much time on your own when you ask your cat how long they think they are going to be inside for!

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Some more good news over the weekend, our last remaining missing farm cat came home in one piece. Almost 3 weeks since the fire, we'd given up hope but Charlie is back home! On the downside for the past 2 days the air is full of smoke from the massive fires to the west and north of us.

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Larabelles @larabelles.com · 14/08/2025

Larabelles are giving away one ticket to @laracon.au! Don't miss out on the opportunity to level up your skills in the beautiful city of Brisbane. Enter by September 30, 2025, using this link: larabelles.com/giveaway/lar... Can't wait to see you there!

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Larabelles is a community for PHP and Laravel developers under-represented due to their gender.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Last night was interesting. A storm came, amazing lightning all around. Then it rained & the wind was horrific. Finally, unsurprisingly, that set off a raft of fires all around us. Luckily not too close and they were out by morning but with the wind & no aerial support it could have been worse.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

I don't know about build in public, I think I might try rebuild in public! A few weeks ago, before it all happened, I was thinking about writing a blog about living here, I certainly have plenty of material now!

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

I've seen the damage first hand for the first time today, it's pretty heartbreaking.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Some happy news this morning, Rosie has finally come home! A bit dirty, a lot hungry but generally OK.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

The aftermath, it's heartbreaking. All our lovely olive trees destroyed. Thank you to everyone who has supported us.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

New fires keep starting all around! The fire brigade don’t stop!

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Not much left of the trees.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

The fire burning through our wood and coming towards our home.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

It's a bad photo but each light is an olive tree burning. It's so sad.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

On Monday a fire ravaged our farm, destroying most of our olive trees and other things. My husband managed to save our shed, our animals & home. I have set up a Go Fund Me to help raise money to start replanting. Any amount, is much appreciated. gofund.me/3dedee6a

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Donate to Help Us Recover From a Devastating Wildfire in Portugal, organized by Sarah Sibert

On Monday 28th July, a wildfire swept through our small farm in r… Sarah Sibert needs your support for Help Us Recover From a Devastating Wildfire in Portugal

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Tobias Petry @tpetry.me · 22/07/2025

The State Of Laravel 2025 survey has started! You can now participate to identify how the ecosystem changed over the past 12 months! Please RT for reach ❤️ stateoflaravel.com/participate?...

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The State of Laravel Survey

This survey is an attempt to gain insight into the representation of the diverse technologies and behaviors of this outstanding community.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

I'm looking for some part-time #Laravel work, if anyone knows of anything please get in touch!

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

I don’t know why exactly but writing Blade components is extremely satisfying. #laravel

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

It's been on average 10 degrees hotter than usual this June. Which means instead of spring days where it's in the mid to late 20s, it's been a boiling mid to late 30s. Over the weekend it was 40. The grass has dried up already and makes me wonder what kind of summer it is going to be!

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Len Woodward @projektgopher.com · 18/06/2025

Hey everyone, @gros.co and I have an extra ticket for LaraconUS next month. Comes with hangouts and merch. If you want to be in next week's draw to win it (along with $500 towards your travel) goto laravel.recipes and register. The entry form is on your home page

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 14/10/2023

Here I am, in another app trying to replace what we lost. A little bit about me - I’m a programmer, mostly PHP with the TALL stack. I’m also an olive farmer and I’m a bit of a cat obsessive.

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