

Evolution of Dance
And no, I’m not referring to the Evolution of Dance YouTube video… I did, however, create a dance video to Karmin’s song “I Want it All” in order to win a competition. I lost miserably, but I still have the video that you can use to burn your eyeballs out! Filmed by the wonderful Emma Devine in front of some lovely graffiti at the University … Continue reading Evolution of Dance

In Defense of Masks
One of the most controversial topics in the United States right now, especially with the presidential election upon us, is the use of masks during this tumultuous time. Masks are everywhere. You can find masks from all kinds of creative Etsy sellers or in your favorite stores. Hell, you can even find masks that match every single outfit you have! At present, masks are required … Continue reading In Defense of Masks

Renata’s Guide to Making Friends in Your Twenties
Making friends in your twenties while out in the “real world” is hard. And it’s even harder now that we’re all mostly stuck inside. Back in college, it was so easy. At my college, for the most part, students lived on campus (can anyone say captive audience?). You saw the same people at every event and eventually decided to be friends based on your common … Continue reading Renata’s Guide to Making Friends in Your Twenties

Hallotober Tag 2020
I was very excited to be nominated by Emily of That Weird Girl Life for the Hallotober Tag! Halloween is a holiday that my family looks forward to every year (you’ll read why below!), so I’m always excited to share my Halloween excitement! I wanted to post this article the week before Halloween so that the awesome bloggers tagged at the end can still get … Continue reading Hallotober Tag 2020

What I Love about Translation
Do you have a skill that you recognize is actually rather difficult but you’re really great at and love doing? That’s translation for me. Translation lies at the intersection of foriegn language, culture, and writing. If you don’t know any of the language or culture of the language you’re translating from, you won’t understand the text and its nuances. If you’re not a skilled writer, … Continue reading What I Love about Translation