I love mathematical themed gifts. I’ve decorated my home in posters, toys, and other elements that reflect my interest in mathematics. In a series of posts, I’m going to chronicle the stores that I frequent to add to my collection. Today, I am chatting with Nicole Dick of the Etsy store Nausicaa Distribution. I stumbled… Continue reading Interview With Nicole Dick of Nausicaa Distribution
Love and Logic
This July marks the second anniversary of my father’s death. My relationship with my father was strained at times but he is the person who made me feel safe. The feelings I have are complex. Underlying all those emotions, I love and miss him. Today, I will share a story from my childhood that shows… Continue reading Love and Logic
Lessons Learned From Mental Health Advocacy & Portland Pride
In 2006, I started a mental health organization at Humboldt State. This group was called NAKED for Mental Health. I can’t tell you what the acronym means—I wanted a title with some shock value. All my friends joined and we put on some activities in the halls. The stigma around mental health is awful. It… Continue reading Lessons Learned From Mental Health Advocacy & Portland Pride
It’s Pleasure, Not Passion
In 2014, I took a trip to New York City to see Neil Patrick Harris in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway. There are things we know we have to do or we will regret them forever. I stayed at my favorite hostel in Brooklyn. It’s a great little place, the company is great,… Continue reading It’s Pleasure, Not Passion
A Love of Mathematics Born From Failure
It wasn’t always clear that I would pursue mathematics with such vigor. In High school, I had a different pursuit. Over the course of four years, I prepared myself for the day that I would enter college. I would be a physics student with a concentration in astronomy. I was shook as an 11-year-old reading… Continue reading A Love of Mathematics Born From Failure