JUNE 2023 PART II

SONG INSPIRATION This month’s second blog was inspired by ‘Annihilate’ from the Across the Spiderverse Metroboomin’ soundtrack. THE QUEEN’S RETURN Four weeks ago, I hosted my mom in an emerging annual tradition. It was a trip of firsts for her. First time in New England, crossing an international border/leaving the country, visiting Canada, exploring a […]

JUNE 2023 PART I

Behold – we have once again entered a fabled month of two blogs. Mayhaps this one is short and sweet. SONG INSPIRATION The first blog of this month is inspired by a throwback track from Cherish, ‘Do It To It’. FIRST SEMESTER DOWN I’ve completed my first semester of teaching my first course at a […]

MAY 2023

SONG INSPIRATION This month’s blog is inspired by Aysia Berlynn’s Manifesting. THE BLOG PROCESS Thank you for another reader suggested topic – the blog process and how it affects me! This topic forced me to reflect on the history of my blog, why I do it, and my vision for this site. I’ve produced monthly […]

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 […]