Automattic – Rachel

By Rachel M February 27, 2018February 27, 2018

Antibes, France

I’ve been quiet for a little while because the past week I’ve been in Antibes for a team meeting. Here’s my team (photo courtesy of CK): We are nine Happiness … Continue reading Antibes, France

By Rachel M August 31, 2017

I’m on TV!

This morning I was interviewed by John Parkinson from WordPress TV about what WordPress means to me. Is this my stepping stone to a part on Doctor Who? I probably … Continue reading I’m on TV!

By Rachel M April 7, 2017February 16, 2018

Madrid bike tour

We went on a fantastic bike tour today of Casa de Campo Park which is the largest park in Madrid and absolutely enormous. We barely touched the surface of it. … Continue reading Madrid bike tour

By Rachel M December 21, 2016December 21, 2016

I’ve got rachel.blog!

Last year my company bought the .blog top level domain. As a perk we got first dibs in the new domains and I am now the very proud owner of rachel.blog. What … Continue reading I’ve got rachel.blog!

By Rachel M December 13, 2016December 13, 2016

Mother India, Edinburgh

I’ve lost my voice. I guess it’s a sign of a good party when you can’t talk for the next two days. At the Christmas dinner a couple of years … Continue reading Mother India, Edinburgh

By Rachel M December 12, 2016December 12, 2016

I have had a sensational afternoon, evening, and day in Edinburgh with an amazing group of coworkers. We started with ice-skating at the outdoor rink for the Christmas markets. It … Continue reading Automatticians in Edinburgh

By Rachel M October 10, 2016October 10, 2016

On being a leader and Doctor Who

Several months ago I became a team lead at work and I’m now leading a team of five Happiness Engineers. Last week I started a pilot coaching program to become … Continue reading On being a leader and Doctor Who

By Rachel M July 1, 2016July 1, 2016

Photos from WordCamp Europe 2016

I work with so many wonderful photographers that I’ve stopped taking photos myself when I’m around them. There are always so many terrific photos that come out afterwards which other … Continue reading Photos from WordCamp Europe 2016

By Rachel M June 26, 2016June 26, 2016

Vienna, WordCamp EU, and Gustav Klimt

I have been remiss in not posting anything for days and days but I have been so busy. WordCamp EU 2016 is now over and all I can say is, WOW! … Continue reading Vienna, WordCamp EU, and Gustav Klimt

By Rachel M April 1, 2016

Dublin meetup

I’m in Dublin on a work trip and having a really great time. I’ve never been to Dublin before so it’s nice to have a look around. My coworkers are a fantastic … Continue reading Dublin meetup

By Rachel M December 11, 2015December 12, 2015

Christmas dinner in York

The UK-based Automatticians got together last night for an ugly jumper Christmas dinner in York. Last year we went to Keswick which was really nice. This year we went to … Continue reading Christmas dinner in York

By Rachel M October 20, 2015October 20, 2015

Thoughts from a Grand Meetup

I arrived back in Aberdeen this afternoon and must say it was nice flying in over the green patchwork landscape of Scotland and seeing the rugged cliffs along the coast. I think … Continue reading Thoughts from a Grand Meetup