Communications nerd and anxious extrovert. Love my husband and toddlers, whiskey, travel, and STILL working at Valve (but not necessarily in that order) 😂
Valve handbook: "Our desks are on wheels! People roll to where they need to collaborate!"
Me pre-Valve in 2019: "Oh please. No they don't."
Me today: (rolls desk for 3rd time this year) "Howdy, new collaborators!"
After 7 years of working events for one of my favorite companies, this month I officially joined Valve fulltime! Maybe that favorite company will work out next time. (Just kidding, it's this one.) Lots of exciting projects I can now jump in with both feet on, including
#TI10
!
1- This was Gabe’s idea. I thought he was nuts.
2- But I/we all miss interacting with people/customers so I am so glad we did it!
3- We picked random Q1 reservation holders nearby. To make sure they’d be home, I told them they had to be home to “sign for delivery”.
#SteamDeck
Six years ago, I worked my first
#esports
event, TI 3. I just kind of dove in trying not to make an a$$ of anyone. Now I’m at
#TI9
, interviewing players and fans I’ve gotten to know over the years, happily making an a$$ out of myself. Thank you for having me!
@dota2ti
#timehop
We are officially a family of four: Quinn Alexandra Jean arrived Sept 1!
Everyone is healthy and we are so grateful! Big sis Scarlett is very excited but wants her to “stop crying” 😂
Just landed back in the U.S.
Customs Agent: “What were you doing in Copenhagen?”
Me: “Working for Valve. We had a premiere for—“
Customs Agent: “When is Half Life 3 coming out?”
🤦🏻♀️😂
#dota2
#truesight
#ti8
Also, I was WRONG to think he was nuts because this was a blast. I’m a terrible liar though and my emails couldn’t reveal he was coming so they sounded more like “erm, GOOD DAY TO YOU how about you stay home Saturday afternoon to sign for Steam Deck delivery service 🤷🏻♀️”
Meeting Marc and his family was such a highlight for us. His story is unbelievably inspiring and a good reminder that
#Dota2
is for everyone- and you never know who's on the other side of the screen in your next match. Marc's Story via
@YouTube
#TI10
With no International this month, I’m going to spend the next couple of weeks tweeting a walk down TI memory lane, in the hopes we can all share some nostalgia as a
#dota2
community. This is the
#TI3
crowd, 8/7/13 💚
#TInostalgia
Alright ya'll. IT'S HERE!!!! FREAKING FINALLY. And I want to know what you're most excited for. Keep it clean-ish and you might appear in our broadcast at some point ;)
#TI10
@dota2ti
#Dota2
Mother’s Day can be bittersweet for many. To anyone out there missing their mom; to anyone out there who desperately wants to be a mom; to anyone who has gone through pregnancy loss or lost a child: I see you, and I’m sorry. Take care of yourself today. ❤️❤️❤️
Text from husband: “The guy next to me at
@orangetheory
was wearing a Team Kaci shirt.”
Me: “Did you tell him it was a good choice?”
Him: “No- I leaned over and whispered ‘I’m more of a Team
@SirActionSlacks
guy, myself.’”
So, obviously, this is grounds for divorce.
#dota2
Our interview crew! Every time you see
@siractionslacks
and I intv fans, players, or run around on scooters, we have talented people running cameras, lights, audio, makeup, etc. They are so good and we loved every minute of getting to work with them! Thank you!
#ti9
@dota2ti
Producer: “Go talk about Late Game; toss back to panel when you’re done.”
Me: “Got it!”
Also me, :30 later: “So, yeah, check out Late Game! (Long pause.) Amiright? (Long pause.) Alrighty, I’ll just awkwardly dance until they kill my shot!” I AM THE WORST IM SORRY 😆🫠😭
#TI11
Working my first TI in 2013 was one of the most nerve-wracking experiences of my career, and that's including 20 years of live TV. What kept me wanting to come back and keep learning was the amazing support of the players and fans and fellow hosts like
@SheeverGaming
.
I hug my toddler goodbye at daycare in the morning, and kneel in front of her to tell her how much I love her. She looks me deep in the eyes, and I think she might cry. Instead, she says, "Go 'WAY, mommy!" Well alrighty then.
We lost our 1st baby nearly 7 yrs ago when I was almost 6 months pregnant. It’s a very specific grief that is hard to explain. I bring her flowers because she made me a mom & it’s deeply impacted my life & how I parent. If this is a tough weekend for you too, you’re not alone💕
(S)Trolling down memory lane in my “pics of this time last year” folder and came across this gem. Missing our summer TI shenanigans but dammit will we make up for it at
#TI10
when the time comes!
@SirActionSlacks
#TI9
#dota2
I HAVE BEEN AWAKE FOR TWO DAYS PROBABLY BUT STILL SOMEHOW MUST MAKE IT ANOTHER 2 HRS TO GET ON LOCAL TIME OMG IM NEVER GOING TO MAKE IT...
#jetlag
#ti9
#dota2
#Shanghai
My little Quinnie Bear helped out in a Zoom meeting today for work, and she wore the appropriate uniform (thanks to my coworkers!) ❤️ (future host of
#TI40
??)
#almost1monthold
@valvesoftware
#dota2
Im having a baby his name is GabeN Thunderwath dont @ me about it im not changing it. Also im a fulltime streamer and youtube man now till next feb baby due in Dec.
“I mean, he’s a pretty bad Nightstalker, but it’s his choice.” 🤣 -Blitz on telling Matu to pick any hero he wants in case it’s his last game ever 😭(PS HE ISNT DYING AFTER TI I PROMISE)
#TI11
Happy 20th birthday to us! 🎂 And thank you to all of you - Steam would be nothing without you. In celebration, today we brought back the green, put together a little walk through memory lane, and have sticker gifts for all! Thank you again 💖
Remember it? How could I forget the moment I felt like I was watching my entire life flash before my eyes while hearing the audience in the theater howl with laughter? I was terrified!
#TI3
#TINostalgia
#Dota2
I’m conditioned to be defensive over anyone calling someone fat, and literally every time the casters say “…and nothing for their fat friend…” etc, it takes me longer than I care to admit to remember they’re talking about Pudge.
#TI11
Found these from
#TI6
. For those who doesn't know what this is, this is
#Dota2
- a game played by people all over the world who then, each August (until now), get to watch the most insane matches played by the best players on the planet.
#TINostalgia
I am learning that when a woman is brief and to the point, others take it as cold or bitchy. If she is NOT brief and to the point, she's emotional. If a man is brief and to the point, they are efficient and smart. If they aren't, they're thoughtful.
Watching reactions to those playing
#HalfLifeAlyx
for the first time has been super fun (and yes we see them!) Really proud of the game and the work everyone did on it, but I'm also just super proud of the whole damn gaming community for both their honesty and excitement.
Working long days this week but coming home to my 3 year old asking me to be a horse the minute I walk in is actually super cute and I loved every minute 🤠❤️🐎
Just when I thought working a Saturday night could be a positive experience, I get an email from someone telling me they hate my voice and can tell I have no experience. MA'AM, I HAVE BEEN DOING THIS HALF MY LIFE SO SIT DOWN AND TURN OFF YOUR IPAD.