This past Monday, I had the honor of attending my sister’s Ph.D thesis defense. She’s been on this path since she was in college, but this hour-long talk was the culmination of six years of serious work. We’re talking late nights and weekends in the lab, lots of experimental failures, and plenty of going back … Continue reading When You Hit the Wall, Ask “Why?”
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LoveIsWise’s Illustrations
Image: LoveIs Wise Maybe it's because I saw the stills from Family Feud and I'm fantasizing about an Afrofuturist, feminist world, but I really enjoy LoveIs Wise's lush illustrations. Her use of color and her fluid style caught my eye and gave me joy on this chilly Wednesday. 2018 goals: spend more time appreciating awesome … Continue reading LoveIsWise’s Illustrations
You Are Good at Things
When things aren't going your way, it helps to have a reminder of your strengths. Based on a book by Andy Selsberg, "You Are Good at Things" celebrates the tiny victories: knowing just how high to toss a baby before it gets dangerous, deciding which doughnut you want with briskness and confidence, or trying on cheap … Continue reading You Are Good at Things
Artsy: 2017 in Visual Culture
Photo: Awol Erizku I have love for end-of-year lists, but the ones that particularly pique my interest highlight folks who pushed boundaries. With so much readily accessible visual content, who stood out? This list from Artsy falls into my love category. The 25 honorees worked with a variety of mediums, from Solange's music and choreographed … Continue reading Artsy: 2017 in Visual Culture
A Tech Pioneer’s Final, Unexpected Act
Photograph by Talia Herman for The New Yorker Such a powerful piece. As a child, Eric Sun studied the violin but stopped playing after high school to study computer science. Sun moved to the Bay Area, worked at Facebook, and started what appeared to be a long and promising career in tech. But at age … Continue reading A Tech Pioneer’s Final, Unexpected Act
&yet’s “The Call of The Wildling”
The holidays and the end of the year are both good times to slow down and take a break from work. But what if you still feel like a charred husk after time away from the office? Turns out, that feeling has a name. It's called burnout and it's more common than you think. VA … Continue reading &yet’s “The Call of The Wildling”
The Importance of Revisiting Notebooks
I've kept a journal on and off since I was 14 years old. In addition to journaling, which documents my most personal thoughts, I also keep work notebooks. The structure of my notebooks is a little fuzzier: they serve as a catch-all for ideas, resources, people, and places. It's amazing to revisit them to get … Continue reading The Importance of Revisiting Notebooks
Gabriel García Márquez’s Archive Freely Available Online
One of my favorite books of all time is Love in the Time of Cholera. It was my uncle's favorite, and my dad gave me an inscribed copy as a gift. Over the years, I've left a lot of books behind, and I rarely reread a book, but that novel is a rare gem. So … Continue reading Gabriel García Márquez’s Archive Freely Available Online
SZA and Friends at the Brooklyn Museum
Thanks to John Doni for the tip! The Brooklyn Museum collaborated with Spotify to create five select sculptures for their "Rap Caviar Pantheon" exhibit. One of the honorees is none other than the queen, SZA. Love the rationale behind the project. “Pantheon is our way of non-verbally communicating the breakthrough artists of 2017,” said Tuma … Continue reading SZA and Friends at the Brooklyn Museum
Joyce Carol Oates, The Art of Fiction
I love reading about famous peoples' processes. I look for meaning in their rituals and routines in hopes of finding wisdom that will make me more productive. Joyce Carol Oates an excellent productivity role model: she's written over 40 novels, as well as a number of plays and novellas, and many volumes of short stories, … Continue reading Joyce Carol Oates, The Art of Fiction