Talking to your elders is a history lesson you can't get from a textbook.
What I’ve learned living alone
The biggest thing I have learned so far is that I can live alone and be okay.
She’s Leaving Home
...after months of setting a new job up for myself, working, and applying to graduate, I am ready to go.
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.
