Writing is a huge part of my life, ranging from newspaper articles, coding posts, or my personal blog. I've grouped my favorites here, added filters for your convenience, and invite you to enrich your mind with them. Armchair and green tea not included.
Negativity is Like Gravity
December 3, 2018My mind’s first reaction to tough events is almost always negative. It’s not hard to understand why, since negative thinking is easier on my…
You Can Be a Casual Blogger
November 5, 2018Seeing so many professional writers emerge on Dev.To has helped me see, and accept, my casual blogger habits.
The Web Accessibility Introduction I Wish I Had
October 23, 2018Another message to my past self, this time on the importance of accessibility, how to achieve it, and how to test it.
Seven Things to Do Before Asking For Help
October 15, 2018Asking for help is important, but so is learning how to give problems your best shot beforehand.
Three Lessons From a Luxury Vacation
September 30, 2018In August I did the unthinkable - I went on vacation to an all-inclusive resort. It’s unthinkable for someone with so little self-confidence…
How to Give Birth to Oneself
September 12, 2018Discovering ourselves means finding activities to fuel our productivity, empathy, and sense of empathy.
Never Trust Your Future Self
August 29, 2018Willpower is less about 'powering through' lazy moments and more about evading them with careful planning.
The Shell Introduction I Wish I Had
July 16, 2018I write a letter to my past self about the Shell's importance I wish I'd focused on earlier in my career.
It's Not About You
June 21, 2018When getting feedback from coworkers about your code, don't let your ego stop you from doing better.
Individuality Is A Job
June 10, 2018Is uniqueness something natural for us, or does it take work?
Lessons Learned from a Failed CSS Talk
May 25, 2018Despite confidence in my 'Maintainble CSS' talk, a lack of focus made it go long. Here's how I don't plan to repeat those mistakes.
Give Your Goals a Finish Line
May 23, 2018Inspirational-sounding goals seem good, but have gotten me nowhere. Measurable goals force me to step up and try.
Three Lessons about Verbal Abuse
May 18, 2018Verbal abuse shouldn't be dismissed as silly or unimportant. There's easy ways to recognize and handle it.
The Career Adventures of Johnny JavaScript
April 5, 2018What if instead of 'The Adventures of Johnny Bunko,' he had been a programmer by the name of Johnny JavaScript? How would these six career essentials have changed?
How EmberConf Reenergized the Little City in my Head
March 20, 2018When I arrived at Ember Conference 2018, I found something vital for long-term success as a developer.
The May 1st Reboot
Februrary 15, 2018Two months after redesigning my site, a big event makes me do it all over again.
Don't Just 'Start a Conversation'
Februrary 6, 2018People 'just trying to start a conversation' are never worth listening to.
How to Refactor an Anime Newsletter
January 28, 2018I revisit my first real Node program to refactor it with more ES6 syntax, asynchronous functions, and anime wallpaper feeds.
Answering to Ourselves
December 30, 2017It's amazing how many worries vanish by thinking 'I have the benefit of not caring what they think.'
Your Attention is a Currency
December 21, 2017Something I always marvel at with today’s society is just how in-demand everyone’s attention is. In many cases it’s in more demanded, and…
Outwitting our Horrible Voices
December 6, 2017Despite being of a single mind, most people have inner voices pulling them different directions that we need to avoid.
Take Notes on Everything
October 31, 2017With so much to keep learning as a junior dev, I've remembered not to trust my brain to hold onto all the new info.
Building the new SeeClickFix Website
October 24, 2017As you’ve (hopefully) seen by now, we have completely overhauled the SeeClickFix homepage and corporate website. I share my favorite code from the new site.
The Git Rebase Introduction I Wish I'd Had
September 24, 2017If you don't know what rebasing in Git is, read this before it's too late. Especially if you love cupcakes!
Three Helpful Rules for Junior Devs
August 28, 2017Part of being a junior dev is controlling the overwhelming pressure I put on myself to learn as much as possible.
How to Make an Anime Newsletter
July 30, 2017For my first web project that wasn't a website, I broke down a goal that involved Node, scheduled functions, the Twitter API, and a feed of anime wallpapers.
Fighting off Impostor Syndrome
June 21, 2017All web developers will fight Impostor Syndrome at some point, and find their own way to fight back.
How to be a Perfectly Unhappy Developer
May 16, 2017I've found I'm not a happy person. I wouldn't have it any other way.
Tips for Making Maintainable Pattern Libraries
Februrary 17, 2017It's easy to see why pattern libraries are useful, but tough to successfully maintain them over time.
You Have no Right to an Uninformed Opinion
Februrary 13, 2017Before you share an opinion on any topic, ask yourself the following questions. Have I invested enough research into this opinion? Did I…
Rest is not Laziness
January 20, 2017Don't feel lazy and undeserving for taking the time to rest. One can't be productive without rest.
Swears, Religion, and the Zoo
October 16, 2016Common language influences us a lot. Could our swear words affect our beliefs?
Death, Dogs, and Distance
July 1, 2016Being so close to death is terrifying, but being far away from it is even worse.
Juice Jam 2014
August 17, 2014Some Storify coverage of Syracuse University's 2014 Juice Jam concert.
Networking with Twitter
August 12, 2014A SlideShare from my AmeriCares internship on using Twitter for career networking.
HealthCare Heroes
August 7, 2014Exploring how helping people plant gardens after a disaster can make you one of the #HealthCareHeroes.
Recapping the Tech Curve
March 29, 2014The Syracuse SPJ hosted our first of two events for the Spring 2014 semester, the Tech Curve panel.
Conscience of Society
March 27, 2013Professor Alejandro Garcia’s own altruistic actions are being recognized with the 2013 Daniel and Mary Lou Rubenstein Social Justice Award.
With Open Arms
Februrary 27, 2013Vast spiritual opportunities lie within campus Chapel; Hendricks illuminates need for diversity.
Stephen Barton, panel of experts open discussion on gun control
Februrary 20, 2013The gun control discussion has officially begun at Syracuse University, with the 'Guns and America: Joining the Conversation' event.
Such Great Heights
August 28, 2012On Point For College helps students reach new levels of achievement