Dec 13, 2021Puzzling ProjectsPuzzling Projects I love solving problems. Editing an article, balancing equations, resolving conflicts dare I say? Solving problems is fun to do. Problems want to be solved, so much so, that they give you the answer sheet. What am I talking about? Puzzles. In waiting rooms, guest rooms, and game…Project Management6 min read
Feb 11, 2021TV is my Teacher: Urban Planning in a New LightCan I be honest? Though cities and transport thrill me, I find urban planning to be incredibly boring. The copy-and-pasted analyses, obsession with maps, transit data, and the act of intellectualizing problems rather than solving them does not encourage me. But what does is finding new ways to help people…Urban Planning5 min read
Sep 3, 2020‘Lovecraft Country’ GeoTranspo Recap — Episode 2 Whitey’s on the MoonWelcome to the GeoTranspo recap of Mischa Green’s and HBO’s Lovecraft Country, where we discuss themes in transportation, travel, and the [built] environment. In episode two, “Whitey’s on the Moon,” we explore money, magic, and memory. Content Warning: This article contains mentions of the occult, violence, blood, death, cannibalism, racism…Transportation10 min read
Aug 27, 2020‘Lovecraft Country’ GeoTranspo Recap — Episode 1 SundownWelcome to the GeoTranspo recap of HBO’s Lovecraft Country, created by Misha Green, where we’ll discuss themes in transportation, travel, and the [built] environment. In episode one, “Sundown,” we explore the foggy bounds of race, place, and space. Content Warning: This article contains mentions of police, racial violence, death, and…Transportation8 min read
May 19, 2020Silver Linings of Rejection from Graduate SchoolThis piece was written in Spring 2019, however, due to being embarrased by the contents, I deleted it. One year later, I am reposting to share my story about my rejection from graduate school, proud that I am practicing what I preach. When life reroutes you, think of all the…Graduate School5 min read
