Joining Professional Cliques

A close up view of a library bookcase to the viewer's left, leading the eye to a blurry view of shelves and desks in the distance. The header text reads, 'Research, my happy place.'

Or Attempting to Gamify My Future Our ALA Student Chapter held its final Zoom meeting of the year in mid-December. It was held on short notice, but the agenda was light—no guest speakers, no pressing issues. This was an informal gathering to reflect on the past semester and share our plans for the coming one.…

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First Art of 2025

Soft clouds of pink alcohol inks with some golden lines for effects. Some text in the lower right corner reads, I couldn't think of a better image, so enjoy some alcohol inks.

I’ve been wanting to do this piece for ages, and on New Year’s Eve, I decided that it was time. The finished result is far different from what I’d originally wanted (I can never make what’s in my head appear on a canvas). At one point, I even considered incorporating actual tarot cards into the…

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Going Forward

I’m back. This is where I had a long blog post ready to go. But you know what? Most people won’t get through it, and I just don’t want to relive 2024 right now. It’s too early, and some topics feel too raw to dissect, especially on a public platform (even this little blog). In…

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December 12, 2024

I said I wasn’t going to take a break, but after another reminder of certain people and events, and the effects they’ve had on me this year, I’ve realized that I do need to step away. Right now, my usual hangouts are constant reminders of the very things I’m trying to move past, and if…

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