PinnedValerie. NTurning Eighteen: Thoughts and ReflectionsWhat better way to celebrate than to write all your thoughts out? Happy Fourth of July!Jul 4, 20223Jul 4, 20223
PinnedValerie. NUndone.A short poem about feeling bored and unproductive, yet at the same time being swamped by ideas and ambitions.Jun 6, 20222Jun 6, 20222
Valerie. NThe Real Problem With TESSA, NEDA’s Chatbot (and the problem with chatbots in general)I don’t talk about my ED a lot. But this really infuriated me to end…Jun 10, 2023Jun 10, 2023
Valerie. NJÓNSI: HRAFNTINNA (OBSIDIAN)In 2021, the Fagradalsfjall volcano in southern Iceland erupted for the first time in almost 6000 years, sending lava rushing across the…May 21, 20231May 21, 20231
Valerie. NMy First Marathon Experience: The 2023 Toronto MarathonMy running journey began in 2017–2018, but I never thought I’d be capable of ever running a marathon… until 6 months agoMay 14, 20232May 14, 20232
Valerie. NRamblings on Literature: Interior Chinatown — “Kung Fu Guy”A love letter to my roots, my upbringing, and the literature that shaped it.Feb 10, 2023Feb 10, 2023
Valerie. NThoughts and Ramblings: Quitting SmokingLoose thoughts on my experience with smoking and why I quit. Think it’s worth a read if you’ve quit smoking yourself.Feb 5, 2023Feb 5, 2023
Valerie. NWhen in IthacaWorking on some fun, personal stuff. Here’s a glimpse of something not-so-fun, but deeply personalJan 24, 2023Jan 24, 2023