October 2019

Man, the last 30 days have been a doozy. But there have been some big events over the last month coupled with some personal realizations. All of this makes for the perfect self-motivating cocktail. SONG INSPIRATION This month’s blog was inspired by a remix track by DaniLeigh, Easy. The choreography in the music […]

SEPTEMBER 2019

After a nice two-month break, I’m back with a thorough update! Buckle up and prepare to scroll. SONG INSPIRATION This month’s blog is inspired by Naughty by Nature’s classic, Hip Hop Hooray. FALL SEMESTER 2019 One month into the semester and it’s like plunging down a rollercoaster (I wouldn’t know actually. […]

AUGUST 2019 – Part II / INTERVIEW WITH A SCIENTIST (DR. RADER)

Greeting, readers! Today we have another entry in my Interview with Scientist series. Or maybe it’s just a general interview series and I’ve had two scientists in a row. This time I interviewed my friend and colleague, Dr. Erika Rader. She is genuinely one of the kindest and most introspective people I know. Hopefully her […]

AUGUST 2019 – PART I

A lot has happened in the last month. If it’s any indication of what’s to come, there will be loads to report in the near future. SONG INSPIRATION This blog was inspired by Talk by Khalid. I love this song. NINTH MARS / PASADENA / LOS ANGELES Last week I traveled […]

JULY 2019

Greetings! I’ve sequestered myself inside due to the 110-degree heat of the Sonoran Desert. Just thought you should know. SONG INSPIRATION This month’s blog is inspired by That’s My Best Friend by Tokyo Vanity. WRITING Three events have happened in the last couple of weeks in regards to writing. 1) I […]

JUNE 2019 / Blogalicious

Geez, I keep writing these while traveling. I started this blog during an unplanned 4-hour layover at Bush International in Houston (interestingly, this isn’t the first time I’ve blogged there). SONG INSPIRATION I suppose technically Fergie deserves some credit for this title. The title popped in my head earlier this week while I […]

MAY 2019

My how time flies (he types while flying over West Virginia en route to Chicago). I know it’s been a while since you heard from me, so let’s get into it. SONG INSPIRATION This blog is inspired by Ella Mai’s Shot Clock. LAS VEGAS In mid-April, after living only 4.5 hours […]

APRIL 2019 / INTERVIEW WITH A SCIENTIST (Dr. Lindsey)

Hey, everyone, it’s time to avoid that thing you really need to do by reading another one of these forsaken blogs. Today, you’re in for a treat. I recently interviewed a fellow scientist and good friend, Dr. Cary Lindsey. She and I started in the same geology program approximately 8 years ago. This woman is […]

March 2019 / Two Weeks in Japan

Coming to you live from Japan. This is the first blog I’ve penned outside of the US. For this month’s post I will summarize my experiences in each locality as well as some insight I’ve gained. I expect the real impact of this trip will be felt in the weeks, months, and years after I […]

February 2019

Konnichiwa, everyone! This month’s blog is short and sweet because I have been swamped due to work, visiting friends, an upcoming international trip, and social engagements. Expect a longer (and potentially exciting) blog for March and a possible interview in April. Stay tuned! SONG INSPIRATION This month’s blog is inspired by Sir, a […]