Aesthetic Design. Functional Usability.

Writing

As a professional writing major, it is only natural that I’m a trained and diverse writer. Read my research, peruse my magazine articles, and witness my fondness for process documents.

 

 Meraki

(v). To do something soul, creativity, or love; to put yourself into your work.
 

Research

Gendered Grammar in High Fantasy Fiction

Research/Writing/Analysis

Is there a connection between gender and grammatical usage? Read here to find out how two high-fantasy fiction authors reveal gender in their grammar.

Localization and Exoticism of Otome Games

Research/Writing/Language & Culture

Are you a fan of Otome games? Never heard of them before? Read here to learn about exoticism and localization in Japanese dating simulation games.

Magazine

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Where History and Fantasy Collide

Article/Magazine

“The Michigan Renaissance Festival: Where History And Fantasy Collide” | Written for ing Magazine, an article for history and fantasy buffs.

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Dumplings for Chinese New Years

Article/Magazine

“A Dumpling Recipe Fit For Chinese New Years” | Written for ing Magazine, for those craving feasts, festivities, and, of course, dumplings.

 

Travel

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A Professional Fangirl’s blog

Travel/Research/Analysis

In the land of myth and a time of magic, a young adventuress prepares for a journey of a lifetime. From dragons and druids to irritable cabbies and jet lag, she is prepared to face them all in the name fandom academia. Her name: Ashita.