Here you’ll find my thoughts about music, movies, life–all things I love to talk about. Through spotlighting innovative popular media, I wish to show my appreciation for the unexpected connections these works evoke, and the unique qualities they reveal about their creators. I share parts of my personal experiences in the hope that they might offer a sense of solace and recognition to others finding their way in the world alongside me.
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Dayglow is my happy place
Welcome to April, friends! This is Crysteaux reporting back from the musical journey happening in my 1° auditory cortex against the current backdrop of slowly melting snow in the mountains coexisting with cherry blossoms…
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UX Writing Challenge: Day 10 The user is trying to view a website to help them buy a car. But, the content can’t load without the user’s location. They need to enter their ZIP…
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Ushering in a New Era
Ushering in a new era: That’s my dramatic way of saying I’ve finished reading a book, only my third this year, and I’m about to dump some quotes on you before moving on to…
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Things that keep Marching on
And so we land in March, But the references that have been coming to mind a lot lately aren’t limited by recency, as I shall attempt to list… Mindhunter – I’m so glad I…
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UX Writing Challenge: Day 4
Scenario: A user is in their favorite supermarket. They open the supermarket’s app on their phone to see what’s on sale and are greeted by a promotion. Write a promotional home screen for a…
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UX Writing Challenge: Day 2
UX Writing Challenge: Day 2 Scenario: A user is a working parent, and a big sports fan, in the midst of their favorite sports season who can no longer attend games. Write a promotional…
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UX Daily Writing Challenge: Day 1
Scenario: A traveler is in an airport waiting for the last leg of a flight home when their flight gets abruptly canceled due to bad weather. Write a message from the airline app notifying…
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Graduate Degree Spotlight: Occupational Therapy
Have you always wanted a career that lets you help people directly–something akin to a doctor or nurse, but not quite the same thing? You’re not alone! With the healthcare service industry leading employment…
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Songs frozen in time
The sickly sweet notes of cinnamon apple tea linger at table’s edge as I broadcast my thoughts tonight, facing the brilliant, almost-full moon as it competes, through light years and glass and plastic, with…
