We're sick, we're aching all over, but the sun is shining and we've officially moved in. Just in time for the most wonderful time of the year. (Yes, some L&D books are buried here).

Dear Blusky, I need some community help! I'm trying to connect with a former lecturer who really lifted me up as a young writer- but I have very limited info! She was called Angelina and taught Creative Writing at UFR Charles V in Paris in 2009. She was from UPenn...and that's all I have!

The life in the UK test prep is sending me right back to 2009 at Uni: I'm good with politics and concepts, but ask me anything about the Stuarts, and it's game over.

Looking forward to @thelearningnetwork.bsky.social summer social today! 🌞 ☀️

I'm really not cut for football, I was watching the penalties through my fingers. (Chloe Kelly you killed it!)

Very proud of this one! aboutthissong.substack.com/p/i-want-to-... (Subscribe for stories that sound like your twenties. It's free) #Music #2000sindie #millenial #AboutThisSong #SongsThatRaisedMe #IndieTillIDie #IndieAmnesty

@writershq.bsky.social you asked nicely:

Lots of excellent takeaways in this book, will share thoughts shortly. Happy Friday BlueSky!

"A miracle. This film is a balm for your soul." THE LIFE OF CHUCK. In Select Cities Friday, Everywhere 6.13. Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlN1...

5 days of being in bed and coughing my life away - that was a fun bank holiday weekend and some....

This weekend reminded me I really need a new phone. Any recos for androids phones with good camera that doesn't cost the earth? Merci.

Bake Off re-runs are the best antidote to the Sunday Scaries, that's all.

@marie-starbuck.bsky.social one for you ;)

This webinar is now free to attend and happening at 2pm BST today! If you're self employed you can't afford not to attend...https://ldfreespirits.com/product/what-to-do-with-your-profits/ #LearningAndDevelopment #Freelancing #SelfEmployed #FreelanceLife #SmallBusiness

Laatteeeee to the party, but excited to dive in. Another #LT25UK advice, two, actually: learn from your failures, read more non fiction.

aboutthissong.substack.com/p/what-becam... putting nostalgia on paper on Substack. If you too were into 2000s indie...Read on.

I am being surrounded by posts and visuals on why sleep is so important (even on LinkedIn). When your socials start trolling you about your chronic sleep deprivation, something is very wrong indeed.

No pressure. No pitch. Just a proper peek inside L&D Free Spirits. 10-day taster → 28 Apr–7 May Sign up by midnight TONIGHT for the full taster: 👉 mailchi.mp/653692bf66cb... #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment #10DayTaster

And that's a wrap on #LT25uk @learningtechuk.bsky.social this year! Hope you enjoyed this reporting and got ideas from it! Thank you @fionamcbride.bsky.social for assembling such a great team. Till next time!

#T5S6 Last Session of @learningtechuk.bsky.social on Making Every Resource Count with @andylancasteruk.bsky.social @lauraoverton.bsky.social @russellwoods.bsky.social Jodie Pritchard and Shanice McBean #LT25uk 🧵

Ready for #T4S5 and looking at how different VR is now! Follow along here 🧵 #LT25uk

"Community belongs to the user" quote of the day from Nick Baker. Senior Lead Learning Design and Digital Innovation, FA. #LT25uk #T3S4

Managed to get a seat to #T3S4 Community Learning talk chaired by @niallgavinuk.bsky.social ! Mention of the beloved and dearly missed #LDInsights community ❤️ #LT25uk

#LT25uk Recharging in the Sensory Room. An excellent inclusive initiative for attendees who feel overwhelmed or simply want some quiet during the busy #ExhibitionFloor day! Located near S2 entrance.

Lots of language offerings alongside LMS providers this year, this warms my heart! #LT25uk #ExhibitionFloor

A quick glance at the seminars today. Now on: Career Paths vs Career Pathways, demystifying the creation process in Theatre 1. #LT25uk

Slowly filling up! Interesting conversations on AI being a major theme and how to interact on the floor #LT25uk @learningtechuk.bsky.social

Morning and welcome to day 2 of #LT25uk! I will be on the floor this morning. This PM I am covering: #T4S5 Virtual Reality is different now at 1.55pm BST #T5S6 Making Every Resource Count- Rethinking making more for less at 3.50pm BST w/ @andylancasteruk.bsky.social and @russellwoods.bsky.social

A fabulous first day at @learningtechuk.bsky.social #LT25uk See you tomorrow for more insights!

Next on #LT25uk : Creating Change in Learning with Simon Gibson and Karen Wilson, chaired by @donaldhtaylor.bsky.social #T4S3 to follow the session from 3.50pm BST :) @learningtechuk.bsky.social

#T4S1 a very enjoyable talk with a lot of takeaways! Here are the resources and models used, including Self Determination Theory, Fogg Behaviour Model, Lewin's Change Model. #LT25uk

#T4S1 Change Management: Detlef hold and Sarah Nutt getting ready to deliver their presentation! #LT25uk. Follow this thread for updates! @learningtechuk.bsky.social

David Kelly: "Training shouldn't be the default solution" music to my ears as a Business Partner. #LT25uk #OpeningAdress @learningtechuk.bsky.social

A warm welcome from @donaldhtaylor.bsky.social to kick off #LT25UK

A reminder that I will be covering Change Management #T4S1 and Strategic Change #T4S3 today so stay tuned for snippets and reflections! #LT25uk @learningtechuk.bsky.social

Jubilee to Elizabeth Line at Canary Wharf is my new idea of hell. That's all.

Bag 90% packed, alarm set (5.15am start...), battery pack full, ready to share insights and meet people tomorrow! Make sure to follow the #LT25uk tag :) @learningtechuk.bsky.social

Never watched the Traitors but rocking a good cloak! Very excited to meet the team tomorrow! #LT25uk @learningtechuk.bsky.social

🤩 Just 1 week to go until Europe’s leading workplace learning event – and it’s completely free! Join 11,000+ pros, 200+ seminars & 200+ top exhibitors. From AI and beyond, discover the latest L&D tools, tech & ideas. Register for free 👉 www.learningtechnologies.co.uk/welcome/free... #LT25UK #LnD

📢 Charity sector crew... Want a FREE pass to the conference rooms for 'Making Every Resource Count' at #LearningTechnologies? 🗓️ Thurs 24 April 2025 🕞 15:50 - 17:00 📍Conference Theatre 5 @charitylearning.bsky.social have a limited number to give away. Link in comments 👇 #LT25UK #T5S6

Great catch-up with fellow SoMe team member @kristinarodier.bsky.social ahead of #LT25UK today! Can't wait to bring conference insights and meet YOU on exhibition floor!

#LT25UK is two weeks away, time to mark your agendas! I will be covering Change Management (#T4S1) and Strategic Change (#T4S3) on Day 1; Making Every Resource Count (#T5S6) On Day 2 Follow along!

I just finished Anna Wiener's Uncanny Valley. It's a fascinating and bleak descent into navigating mid-2010s tech world as a woman I have thoughts. 🧵

22 sleeps until #LT25UK! So chuffed to be part of the team and to share highlights with you all!

Something very strange is happening today: I have no meetings planned in my calendar. I don't know what to do with myself.

Anyone going or missing #LT25uk this year, I will be there reporting and sharing highlights! Come say hi!

Excited for @thelearningnetwork.bsky.social events in April! Blocking my calendar for Tea & Talk on the 10th 😀

That's the core of our roles.

Today I reviewed the high level design for our upcoming training programme at work: 13 months of hard work, almost there....Very excited (and tired)

Monday rolls in. 8h sleep, no need to be in office AND I have a half day on Friday? This week is very promising already. (Appreciate my new favourite gif of all times).