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Next.js & Material UI: A Disagreeable Pair

Jul 22, 2020

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I've been working on a new coding project and ran into some issues when using Next.js and Material UI but thankfully found another solution using the CSS framework, Bulma.

Introduction of Me—Part 3: The Gamer

Jul 15, 2020

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In Part 3 of the Introduction of Me Series, I talk about growing up with video and computer games and seeing the changes in the industry.

My First Author Interview

Jul 1, 2020

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In March, I had my first author interview, which was hosted by VS Holmes from the Amphibian Press Podcast! It was a fun conversation.

A Definition of Creativity

Jun 17, 2020

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Can creativity be more than drawing and singing? This post explores how imagination and its limits affect what's considered a creative work.

A portion of my poem "From the Shulammite’s Eyes" written as part of National Poetry Month 2019.

Introduction of Me—Part 2: The Writer

Jun 10, 2020

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My imagination has played a huge part in my growth as a writer. In Part 2 of the Introduction of Me Series, I'll describe how the stories in my head found an exit.

Muse is a Fickle Thing

Jun 3, 2020

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Sometimes the motivation of a creative person disappears out of nowhere. Here is a recent personal experience and how none should worry even if inspiration is a little unreliable.

Mental Health Awareness 365

May 26, 2020

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and while I am glad that mental health gains some more exposure during the month, it is important throughout the entire year. I detail how common mental illness is and how simple actions can help those who suffer.

Introduction of Me—Part 1: The Coder

May 19, 2020

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In the Introduction of Me Series—Part 1: The Coder, I will discuss how my background led me to become a software engineer, i.e. a coder.

A comparison of my old profile picture with long braids and no glasses to my new profile picture with short locs and glasses

New Year, New Look, Same Me

May 12, 2020

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I am a multifaceted woman, yet my website only reflected one side of me. I decided to change that. Here's the why and how of that process.