...after months of setting a new job up for myself, working, and applying to graduate, I am ready to go.
Author: Marina Miller
Communications professional in Vancouver and Urban Planning student after hours. I love writing, urbanism, fashion, food, and family.
5 years on the dot
University exceeded my expectations academically, socially, and professionally.
Photo Diary: A pandemic year in my community
Early on in the pandemic, I started taking pictures. Of board game sessions, takeout adventures, and the changing streets.
Funny podcasts getting me through the pandemic
It is comforting for me, and has been a great tool to get through the pandemic with my mind intact.
Revisiting Brentwood: New urbanism realized?
There is room for improvement regarding traffic, environmental impact of building new vs. retrofitting, equity, and other aspects. But overall, it is becoming a more widely accepted planning model for cities around the world.
SFU Environment Feature: Reflecting on SD499
This week, my writing is featured on the SFU Environment website.
What I would tell my Dad 10 years after his death
Dad taught me that it is healthy to share what you are going through, and that the internet is a great place to do that.
Marina’s Holy Grail Makeup Products
Here are some of my "holy grail", or longtime favourite products for skin and beauty.
Our favourite songs say a lot about us
The guitar fade-in is all you need to get hooked. Enchanting lyrics calling out to Prudence, telling her everything will be okay, makes me feel okay too.
Baby’s first podcast: interviewing environmental professionals for my co-op job
Raised by podcasters Back in the heyday of podcasting, before every influencer had easy access to make one, my parents were prominent hosts and bloggers in Vancouver. My Dad was the heart of the tech, being a computer and music wiz from a young age. He helped my mom and her friend start a popular … Continue reading Baby’s first podcast: interviewing environmental professionals for my co-op job
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