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The Salary Gap in Real Life
Apr 29, 2022
In 2020, a woman working in the US made 17% less than a man. When comparing my former salary to that of my male coworker, it seems like the salary pay gap is still alive and well.
In Memory of Grandma and Meshach
Mar 25, 2022
Content Warning: death, suicide—The last two years have sucked. I have experienced unemployment, sickness, and the death of loved ones. Specifically I lost my grandma and my dog, Meshach, in December 2021. In this post, I talk about the good memories I have of them that help me combat my sorrow.
The Influence of Childhood Books
Feb 22, 2022
A previous prompt from the site Hardcover, an up-and-coming alternative to Goodreads, asked us about our favorite childhood books That got me thinking about my favorites and how they may have influenced my writing style.
My Writing Projects for 2022
Jan 25, 2022
With a brand new year and Book II's draft finally complete, it's time to take a look at the writing projects for 2022.
Recruiters, Please Stop Playing the Guessing Game
Nov 29, 2021
As a talented developer, I get a lot of messages from recruiters, asking if I'm looking for a new opportunity. It's nice being recognized, but there is one thing I can't stand about them: playing the company guessing game.
Thoughts of an Old Soul
Sep 20, 2021
I've always enjoyed creative works from times past, validating my identity as an "old soul." Here I compare the differences I've noticed in the creative works of today.
Work Revisited: "I Am" Poem
Jul 27, 2021
I found an old autobiography assignment from eighth grade with predictions and poetry from 13-year-old me. Let's take a trip down memory lane.
Code Fix: The SIBA Join Page Update
May 7, 2021
The simulation basketball league created by my dad and I had grown significantly in popularity, revealing a problem in our join-up process. This post describes that problem as well as the struggles and results of the fix.
The Beauty of Video Game Music
Apr 1, 2021
Exploring the vast library of Spotify, I found songs from games of my childhood and it reignited my love for video game music. So I took a trip down memory lane, rediscovering songs and opening myself up to some new favorites.
Elementology 101
Feb 25, 2021
Elementology, the main science and plot driver within my Element Unknown series, was born from a love of psychology, personality tests, and mood rings.