Ella Watson (formerly Botting)
@ellabottywatty.bsky.social
Hello world. My old account got hacked (?) so I'm starting again. I currently do user research on a contractual basis, typically for the UK government (ok always for the UK government). I love Crystal Palace, my cat bubu & Lebanese food in particular
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Going to start describing everything I'm doing at work as "an award-seeking initiative"
September 15, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Going to start describing everything I'm doing at work as "an award-seeking initiative"
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i'm not sure if robert kraft quite grasps what he started
The Irish musician Aaron Rowe has said he is withdrawing as a support act on Ed Sheeran’s tour.
September 15, 2026 at 7:28 PM
i'm not sure if robert kraft quite grasps what he started
Why does the chasm between finishing one book and starting another feel so huge despite the fact I love reading more than anyfink
September 12, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Why does the chasm between finishing one book and starting another feel so huge despite the fact I love reading more than anyfink
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(It's thanks to the regulations we can breathe, tbf. Clean air rules work!)
Trump: "We've cut a record number of job killing regulations. That's a big factor in Europe. The regulations are through the roof. They can't breathe."
September 12, 2026 at 11:27 AM
(It's thanks to the regulations we can breathe, tbf. Clean air rules work!)
NO CAN THE SPIDERS FUCK OFF ALREADY 😭😭😭😭
September 11, 2026 at 8:14 PM
NO CAN THE SPIDERS FUCK OFF ALREADY 😭😭😭😭
Had to drop off the call a lil early (it’s massage time 🤭) but a fabulous Friday evening well spent listening to a meditative conversation on politics (small p) between @danhon.com and Dana Chisnell who I have long admired. Yay to doing work things in my personal time for the first time in an age 🧠
September 11, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Had to drop off the call a lil early (it’s massage time 🤭) but a fabulous Friday evening well spent listening to a meditative conversation on politics (small p) between @danhon.com and Dana Chisnell who I have long admired. Yay to doing work things in my personal time for the first time in an age 🧠
Ok I feel like I ask this every 12-24 months so I apologise to those who have advised before but PLZ can I get some recommendations for a great commuter backpack that doesn’t have 1628282618 compartments. Major bonus points for those of you with lunch box recommendations that could fit 2 meals. Ta 😘
September 10, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Ok I feel like I ask this every 12-24 months so I apologise to those who have advised before but PLZ can I get some recommendations for a great commuter backpack that doesn’t have 1628282618 compartments. Major bonus points for those of you with lunch box recommendations that could fit 2 meals. Ta 😘
Anyone going to any fun conferences, meet ups, community events any time soon? I've been hibernating for a little too long
September 8, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Anyone going to any fun conferences, meet ups, community events any time soon? I've been hibernating for a little too long
What's the goss w everyone else??
September 8, 2026 at 3:50 PM
What's the goss w everyone else??
OH and I got an ADHD diagnosis following some loving support from @lisariemers.bsky.social and co
September 8, 2026 at 3:49 PM
OH and I got an ADHD diagnosis following some loving support from @lisariemers.bsky.social and co
Ran 10 whole kilometres in one go after believing for the best part of 2 decades that I'll never ever be a runner (and then got plantar fasciitis because I over did it)
September 8, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Ran 10 whole kilometres in one go after believing for the best part of 2 decades that I'll never ever be a runner (and then got plantar fasciitis because I over did it)
Celebrated 20 years of (best) friendship
September 8, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Celebrated 20 years of (best) friendship
Just because I got a film camera, went to a poetry class, have signed up for Irish dancing classes and am on a waitlist for a yoga retreat doesn't mean I'm having a crisis of identity
September 8, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Just because I got a film camera, went to a poetry class, have signed up for Irish dancing classes and am on a waitlist for a yoga retreat doesn't mean I'm having a crisis of identity
I saw DIANA ROSS LIVE AT BRIGHTON PRIDE ARE YOU KIDDING ME
September 8, 2026 at 3:39 PM
I saw DIANA ROSS LIVE AT BRIGHTON PRIDE ARE YOU KIDDING ME
I gathered 100 of our nearest and dearest in Mallorca and got married. I enjoyed it so insanely much that I've been seriously considering retraining as a wedding planner
September 8, 2026 at 3:38 PM
I gathered 100 of our nearest and dearest in Mallorca and got married. I enjoyed it so insanely much that I've been seriously considering retraining as a wedding planner
before i go back to moaning on the internet here are some fun things that have happened since I've been barred (or had my account hacked or something else) from blue sky
September 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
before i go back to moaning on the internet here are some fun things that have happened since I've been barred (or had my account hacked or something else) from blue sky