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marisasaurus.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, college of media / Founder and chief social media strategist at the Strategic Peacock // dog & dino enthusiast // MHC // Georgetown // Illinois MFA candidate
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Unpopular opinion: I don’t like when semesters end. But I have to remember that it makes for semester beginnings, which I love.

In the song, She's A Beauty Song by The Tubes they seem very concerned that you’re gonna think he’s a liar

@maralina.bsky.social it was so good to see you tonight!! 🌈

AI in Social Media Marketing: Opportunities, Challenges and Ethical Insights strategicpeacock.com/2025/04/18/a...

Democratic Leaders Stand Real Still In Hopes No One Notices Them

Feds Uncover Terabytes Of Free Speech During Raid Of Protestor’s Residence

Sometimes I get down on myself for being the oldest, slowest speed skater in my club, but then I remember I work 2 FT jobs and am a FT grad student and that I’m having fun, so who cares?

I joke that working is my happy place. I worked a 9-9 day today (not typical) & my resting heart rate was 50bpm. Working soothes me

Speedskating is a crazy sport where a 45 year old woman (me) races against a 20 year old & a 15 year old because we’re at the same experience level. I got lapped but I did get faster! Had Iots of fun too!

Omg! I’m so glad I’m a grad student so I can vote! The last one gets my vote 💯 #MakesomeIllinoise

Tonight in class I achieved the genX trifecta: a karate kid reference, a Magyver reference & an example of valley girl speak but I was outdone by a student wearing an original House Party jacket!

Can’t say enough about how responsive Rep. Nikki Budzinski’s office has been. I called because I’m her constituent. her office listened & told me all the things she & her office are doing to push back against the administration’s egregious efforts to date.

I’m watching the newest dateline & I guess my question over all is how many professional photos do women regularly take? Are they keeping the industry going…? I fear that when I’m on dateline they won’t have any good photos of me.

Breathe. Embrace your free time. Pour into your community. Respect what you can't control. Reject nihilism. Remember pace and perspective. Burnout is the enemy and helps no one, least of all yourself, and should be stridently avoided. That's the only way we're gonna get through this. And we will.

At the beginning of class tonight, I showed pictures of my dogs to the class. After class, I had a line of students waiting to show me photos of their pets. #illinois

My annual what I watched over break: Shrinking (s1 &2) Matlock (2024) Elsbeth (s2) The Irrational (S2) Day of the Jackal Will Trent (S3) Black Doves Missing You Till Murder Do Us Part Soering vs. Haysom Laid Miss Scarlet 5 Dateline episodes All the Hallmark Christmas movies (no, for real)

It has been snowing since early this morning & it’s all I’ve ever wanted. #lifeontheplains #midwest

After 19 years in the DMV, which I mostly enjoyed, living the past 6 years in the Midwest - it’s a joy to have a snow storm & everyone just carries on as usual. It also helps to have more funds & infrastructure to support it!

A wonderful woman on my flight from Chicago to Bradley was wearing amazing overalls (hers had foxes on them) we struck up a convo & she raved about them - they're from Duluth trading & were on wicked sale! So I bought a pair & I may never take them off!

So tell me - how many of your mothers have told you not to contact her after you ask her to go to therapy & she refuses, but then sends you mental health reels on the regular expecting you to reply?? Just mine? Very well..

December 7th is National Illinois Day! Take time today to recognize the Land of Lincoln with two great journals from the University of Illinois Press! 1️⃣ https://www.press.uillinois.edu/journals/?id=ishs 2️⃣ https://www.press.uillinois.edu/journals/?id=jala

I’m in love with Lashana Lynch - finally someone with my body type - representation matters & I feel more confident in my body as a result! Thank you!

My favorite thing about introducing people to hallmark Christmas movies is the phases they go thru: Phase1: I don’t know if I want to watch this Phase2: what is going on? Phase3: so do you think they’ll get together?

Yours truly was among the professors interviewed about the use of AI in the classroom for the Daily Illini dailyillini.com/life_and_cul...

I really enjoy having a partner who wants to co-host a Friendsgiving & then does the grocery shopping & all the meal prep! And he decorated the house!

Since fall break started I’ve watched: 3 datelines 2 documentaries: Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer, This is the Zodiac Speaking 5 xmas movies: Hot Frosty, Merry Gentleman, Trivia at St. Nicks, Operation Nutcracker, Three Wiser Men & a Boy S2 Diplomat, Day of the Jackal, Cross, S6 p2 Cobra Kai

Did I download an app that turns photos of my dogs into muppets? Yes, yes I did

I’m spending my 40s revisiting the music of 80’s hair bands & the songs are so sweet & sentimental- what was everyone so afraid of them for?

People ask why I know random things about random things & it’s because of antiques roadshow

If vin diesel goes down, joint boy is available #letterkenny

I’ve just discovered “celebrity antique road trip” and there are 11 seasons! Happy holidays to me!!

Hallmark’s hidden agenda is really about trying to make berets cool again

I’ve entered the binge watch cult documentaries & take 2 hour naps portion of my winter break

So I suggested a “fun & whimsical” theme for Xmas gift giving with my family this year. I don’t think it’s going to go well. Stay tuned to see what happens!