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Author Archives: Sandy McFadden
Potentially uncomfortable start to our trip
We started out on our trip this morning for a month long trip across most of the USA/Canada. We're going, in a large part, to visit my sister, her husband, and new Nephew in Alberta. Old enough we just left them in Nova Scotia! They were down visiting but will fly back before we makeContinue reading “Potentially uncomfortable start to our trip”
Todo List
To get ready for our upcoming vacation Jen and I have been making todo lists for both us and the kids. Do you see anything off with this one? They've fallen in love with Mario Kart again!
Thriving peony
This is the third year for these peonies from my Great Grandmother and each year they keep getting bigger and more blossoms. I love them! ❤️ I just wish my lawn was doing as well.
Our Team
Another post about my work, I know, I know, but this one is a bit different. I talk a lot about Automattic, the work we do, and how much I love it. The people are a huge part of that, and they are all great. This post is about a small group of those AutomatticiansContinue reading “Our Team”
I will never stop learning.
Since I was a teenager I have thought about getting a tattoo of some sort. In the end I always ended up not going through with it as I could never decide something I would be happy with having on my body forever. I’m thankful that I held off as some of the ideas IContinue reading “I will never stop learning.”
So You Want to be a Happiness Engineer, Huh?
Since joining Automattic (and to the annoyance of some people, I’m sure) I tend to go on about how much I enjoy my job and the company itself. I’ve often been asked what it takes and what you need to know to get the job. Especially since I called people to join me in myContinue reading “So You Want to be a Happiness Engineer, Huh?”
Old Man Music
When we bought our new vehicle we received a free trial of satellite radio. During that time we’ve listened to a lot of pop music when driving around with the family. For the most part I don’t mind it and even find myself signing and humming the songs through the day, but I don’t chooseContinue reading “Old Man Music”
Come Join Me!
Here’s a good summary to get you started, but then I’ll throw in my custom pitch below! Want to be part of making the web a better place? Come work for Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, Jetpack, and WooCommerce. As a Happiness Engineer, you’ll work full-time from your home (with salary and benefits) to helpContinue reading “Come Join Me!”
Feeling Bummed
My dancing daughters are heading out to their last dance competition of the season. Last one I missed as I was traveling with work so was really looking forward to our weekend away and getting to see them dance again. Plans changed quickly this morning when Noah woke up really early not feeling well. WeContinue reading “Feeling Bummed”
Sandy McFadden 