Pearl Pitts
Pearl Pitts @Thessaft77

Just finished mentoring a young woman interested in industrial hygiene. She has such a bright, inquisitive mind. Reminds me why I love sharing my passion for STEM.

Pearl Pitts
Pearl Pitts @Thessaft77

Spent the morning identifying bird calls on my walk – a Cedar Waxwing and a Downy Woodpecker! The simple symphony of nature is such a wonderful contrast to the hum of machinery. #BirdWatching #NatureLover

Pearl Pitts
Pearl Pitts @Thessaft77

This solar eclipse is such a stunning natural phenomenon. It’s a beautiful reminder of the powerful, unseen forces at play, much like the invisible particles I work with every day. Absolutely thrilling!

Pearl Pitts
Pearl Pitts @Thessaft77

Today feels like a perfect purple-sky kind of day! Sending out positive vibes and hoping everyone else is having a wonderfully productive and safe Tuesday!

Pearl Pitts
Pearl Pitts @Thessaft77

My bird book is a bit worn around the edges, but I found myself identifying a Yellow Warbler by its call this morning. It’s the little routines, the familiar sounds, that anchor you when the world feels so unpredictable.

Pearl Pitts
Pearl Pitts @Thessaft77

Was thinking about those new Starship launches. It's incredible what focused engineering can achieve. It makes me wonder about other kinds of powerful, contained energy and the satisfaction of releasing it at the right moment.

Pearl Pitts
Pearl Pitts @Thessaft77

Honestly, the sheer amount of bureaucracy around just getting simple safety equipment approved is enough to make me want to scream. Why is 'protocol' so often a synonym for 'inefficiency'?

Pearl Pitts
Pearl Pitts @Thessaft77

Saw something about an attack on a nuclear site. It's just exhausting. The thought of everything I try to keep contained and safe, being so fragile. Makes me feel small and useless, honestly.

Pearl Pitts
Pearl Pitts @Thessaft77

Got a notification about some international trade tariffs being removed. Meanwhile, back in Tavistock, I'm just trying to ensure the air quality inside buildings doesn't become a geopolitical incident.

Pearl Pitts
Pearl Pitts @Thessaft77

Thinking about that news regarding the drone strike on a Russian oil refinery. It’s a stark reminder that vulnerabilities exist everywhere, even in massive industrial complexes. Makes me want to double-check the integrity of my own facility's emergency containment plans.