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Capacity Building and Sustainability

June 1, 2020July 1, 2020 Queenie

Content warning: mentions of police brutality, current events, racism. I recently met with my professor about feeling helpless in times of turmoil due to not being able to contribute to movements the way I want to, and not knowing how … Continue reading Capacity Building and Sustainability

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Having the Privilege to Walk Away

May 30, 2020May 30, 2020 Queenie

I always enjoyed aquariums. Even as an adult, I still enjoy the exhibits that allow you to interact with some of the creatures β€” usually sting rays, starfish, and small sharks. At the latest aquarium I visited, however, I had … Continue reading Having the Privilege to Walk Away

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Recognizing Systems of Oppression

May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 Queenie

Content warnings: mentions of current events, police brutality, racism Recently, I’ve been watching a show where the following line appeared: The losing side is our side. This was in the context of how often people would state, “I will stand … Continue reading Recognizing Systems of Oppression

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Practicing the Art of Letting Go

May 18, 2020 Queenie

Like many, during quarantine I have engaged in many tasks that I have never before. For example, I started baking sourdough bread using a sourdough starter. My friend, a well seasoned bread baker himself, offered me some of his sourdough … Continue reading Practicing the Art of Letting Go

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Alternate Realities

May 11, 2020 Queenie

A fun thought exercise that my partner and I like to engage in is thinking about alternate realities β€” what would alternate reality Queenie be doing in this moment? There could be parallel universes where I reacted to situations differently, … Continue reading Alternate Realities

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Whisper Down the Lane

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 Queenie

These days, I find myself engaged in various games of “whisper down the lane,” where one person shares news about school closings and shelter in place orders, and then that information is relayed to others as needed. I am receiving … Continue reading Whisper Down the Lane

Personal, Political1 Comment

On the Coronavirus: What if we die?

March 9, 2020May 29, 2020 Queenie

Lately, I have been consumed with news about COVID-19, otherwise known as the coronavirus. Whether it’s online or in person, conversations with others always involve some percept of the coronavirus β€” How do we protect ourselves? Should we be scared? … Continue reading On the Coronavirus: What if we die?

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I Know Kung Fu

February 7, 2020January 28, 2020 Queenie

From a young age, my dad instilled in me his paranoia. “If you’re in danger, instead of shouting ‘help!’ you should shout ‘fire!’. People can ignore you when you are asking for help but it’s a fire, it’s everyone’s problem … Continue reading I Know Kung Fu

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“No Laughing Allowed!”

January 24, 2020March 22, 2020 Queenie

There’s one memory from my youth that is a popular family tale, often brought up over dinner to elicit laughter and joy.  In this memory, a young Queenie is maybe six years old. She is seated on the couch in … Continue reading “No Laughing Allowed!”

Guides, Personal4 Comments

Achieving a “Work Life Balance”

January 13, 2020March 22, 2020 Queenie

If you were to look at my most recent search history, you would see the following: Since finishing my first semester of graduate school and reflecting on the experience, I have put “Find Work Life Balance” on the top of … Continue reading Achieving a “Work Life Balance”

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