APRIL 2023

My, how the semester flies. Only 5 weeks left of teaching. Let’s dive in! SONG INSPIRATION This month’s blog is inspired by Kelly Rowland’s “Black Magic” from her EP, K. LIFE IN DIFFERENT PLACES Woohoo – the second reader requested topic! This is a fantastic question which forced me to reflect on the different places […]

MARCH 2023

The last month has been a doozy so it’s no surprise that it’s time for me to pour reflections onto the page again. SONG INSPIRATION This month’s blog is inspired by Stomzy’s Do Better. TOPIC REQUEST – BUDGETING FOR MULTIPLE FINANCIAL GOALS Our first reader suggested topic! This is actually something I do, but for […]

FEBRUARY 2023

I wrote this month’s blog in the maelstrom between returning from a 3-week trip abroad, packing the remaining 30% of an apartment, and relocating across the continental US. SONG INSPIRATION This month’s blog is inspired by Migos’, Stir Fry. THIRD TIME’S THE CHARM – JAPAN Japan no longer feels like a faraway place after the […]

JANUARY 2023

2023 is already bonkers! On top of everything this week, I also have to blog. SONG INSPIRATION This month’s blog is inspired by a throwback, Future’s “Honest”. PACKING Packing is exhausting. – Universal truth The apartment is ~75% packed. Thanks to rigorous scheduling and proper prior planning, the process has been straightforward thus far. […]

DECEMBER 2022

A lot has happened. Let’s dive in. SONG INSPIRATION This month’s blog is inspired by Nicki Minaj’s “Chi-Raq”. HOLIDAY-WEDDING RECAP After four cold ass (sometimes snowy) weeks in Idaho and a year away, I spent 2 weeks on the Gulf Coast for Thanksgiving and my sister’s wedding. We reminisced, argued, laughed, ate, and drank. A […]

NOVEMBER 2022

The past four weeks have been the most densely packed month of the year. So much has happened that it feels as if way more time has passed. Peep the gushy details below! SONG INSPIRATION This month’s blog is inspired by Sam Smith & Kim Petras’ “Unholy”. A MONTH IN IDAHO I’ve spent the past […]

OCTOBER 2022

A busy week necessitates a busy blog. SONG INSPIRATION This month’s blog is inspired by “Body Language” by Doja Cat from her debut album, Amala. PREMATURE RELOCATION If you’re reading this, then I’m en route to northern Idaho. For a month, I’ll fancy myself a lecturer. In addition to my normal research/service responsibilities, I will […]

SEPTEMBER 2022

Finally, I have a respite from travel which means time to catch up on sleep, body goals, writing, and my thoughts. Here’s the monthly update on happenings and musings. SONG INSPIRATION This month’s blog is inspired by Blu Cantrell’s Breathe, featuring Sean Paul. DESTIN – PANAMA CITY BEACH Two weeks ago, I took a weekend […]

AUGUST 2022 (DELAYED)

I regret the delay in posting this blog. My laptop suffered a fatal malfunction which has left me borrowing devices from friends until my new machine arrives. Thankfully, I learned that my future institution will provide me with a work computer so hopefully this won’t happen again. SONG INSPIRATION This month’s late ass blog is […]

JULY 2022

Time flies when you’re on cloud nine. SONG INSPIRATION This month’s blog is inspired by Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow’s single, Industry Baby. ICELAND – A TWO-PART LIMITED SERIES Visiting Iceland was a spiritual experience. It’s unrelenting, pristine beauty captivated me every hour of every day whether I was strolling through Reykjavik, riding the […]