Thoughts

Open Letter to Me: On Being Human

Identity by MelisaJanuary 4, 2014November 4, 2014

Identity by MelisaDecember 29, 2013November 4, 2014

On Being Considerate

I ride the train every day. When I have a seat (which is rare after work), I always make sure to look around and check for a) disabled or old individuals, b) people overburdened with bags or children or c) people falling asleep on their feet. If I am to spot one nearby, I make […]

Prove It

Identity by MelisaApril 4, 2013November 4, 2014

Technology by MelisaMarch 24, 2013November 4, 2014

Facebook: The Melting Pot Where Information Goes to Die

Okay. I’ll admit the title is a bit much, but Facebook is doing something wrong. Instead of stimulating the network of information, it’s becoming a pit where information goes in and never comes out. I can tweet, blog, embed a video, or post a link and images to Facebook, but once it is on Facebook […]

Fear Struck Silence

Identity by MelisaMarch 21, 2013November 30, 2014

Creating a Website from a WordPress Blog

Technology by MelisaMarch 8, 2013November 4, 2014

Technology by MelisaFebruary 21, 2013November 5, 2014

Melisa Facts: Desktop Crowded With Folders? Doesn’t Look Like It!

I’ve been itching to post something, but I’m really busy! Since I have less substantial material to share I’ll do that now 🙂 So I’m currently using a Linux laptop with the latest Ubuntu installed for my schoolwork and hobbies but I have to admit it’s not as beautiful as other operating systems. In order […]

Technology by MelisaFebruary 15, 2013November 5, 2014

Advertisement & the Consumer: Who’s Shaping Who?

Something has been bugging me for a while. I think it started with those American Apparel ads of barely clad women who looked less like someone I could relate to and more like someone I should evade or offer aid to. The ad woman typically wore very little, and was sprawled in some unnatural fashion […]