Katie Brinker

PhD in EE from Iowa State, researcher of wireless passive sensors + microwave NDT, NDE engineer in aerospace industry, opinions mine

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I'm 3 for 3 on trying to rent economy cars and getting a giant mini van. I think Avis hates me at this point.

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At the airport yesterday I saw a guy miss his flight and then get so mad that he tried to shove his roller bag into a trashcan.

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They're asking me what we should nickname the new eddy current inspection system we just installed and qualified. I'm thinking Flaw Thrasher.

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Making my home decor dreams come true one rejuvenation light fixture at a time.

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It's pie time.

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shrimp pose

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Watching the Macy's parade feels like getting a crash course in current pop culture.

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At that point where any noise from Microsoft teams makes me want to hibernate for 12 years.

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Flying from one weather system to another.

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I somehow need to add "please give me the smallest most boring car you have and if you upgrade me an SUV I'll cry" to my rental car profile

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I understand why public restrooms have automated appliances but there is something so infuriating about trying to wash your hands and not being able to get the sink to turn on.

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I like traveling but checking in for another flight while you're at the airport to return from a different trip is a little rough.

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Fluffy blanket time is a staple in this household.

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Fern.

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Fern wants you to know that she's very chill.

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Heard divorce threatened at the Fushimi Inari Taisha today over bad (allegedly) pictures taken by their spouse. The Instagram boyfriends and husbands were really going through it at this shrine today.

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Spotted in Kyoto.

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Miyajima island with a grumpy deer.

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Precision loaf.

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I'm recruiting for my company at a college career fair and yesterday one kid came up to me and immediately said "what can you offer me?" after waiting in line for our booth for ~45 minutes, which was pretty bold.