Concert festivals usually remind me, yet again, that there are different expectations for women and men, not only at music festivals like Coachella, but also in the professional world. "A new study has shown women are consistently judged as having less leadership potential than their male counterparts, making them 14% less likely to be promoted each... Continue Reading →
Celebrating Being Single
Shout out to all my singles! As a chronically single person, I know that Valentine’s Day can be a hard day. Just remember that your worth is NOT dependent on if you have a significant other and don’t believe everything you see on social media. Recently I have been reflecting on how lucky I am... Continue Reading →
Play Like a Girl
Today is National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Though I am not athletic at all- I still find myself trying new activities and adventures. Sports have shaped my life in many different ways and I am so thankful I have been able to experience them. I’m also excited that women sports are FINALLY getting... Continue Reading →
What Does the 4th of July Mean to You?
For many, the 4th of July is a day to celebrate being free. But for many it is a hard day to celebrate because they do not feel free, even today. In 1776, it was only white men that were truly free. For many, the 4th of July really doesn’t mean freedom. For example: Women... Continue Reading →
National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls 2023
I wore red today because May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). It’s estimated that four out of five Native women experience some form of violence in their lifetime. Native women also face murder rates more than 10 times the national average. (Veterans Affairs). I... Continue Reading →
Last
Yesterday was the last day to see the Thinking Big exhibit on Ada Lovelace at the Computer History Museum. This exhibit focused on writings of Lovelace that showed her great ideas for computers in the future. In the middle of the 1800s she was thinking about how computers/mathematics can be used to study inside the... Continue Reading →
Self Portrait (Day 3: Museum 30 Challenge)
Always on brand.
Indigenous People’s Day Is Needed
Happy Indigenous People's Day! For the past number of years the momentum of people advocating for Columbus Day in the United States to be changed to Indigenous People's Day has continued to grow. I do believe that an Indigenous People's Day is needed in the United States because, unfortunately, Native Americans are still victims of... Continue Reading →
Thank You, Selena Gomez
People sharing their struggles and experiences is so important. It lets others they are not alone in their struggle and it can also lead to valuable information to help others. That is why I am so happy that Selena Gomez has been open with her struggle with Lupus. She first opened up about her battle... Continue Reading →