Shanedra visits the Barnes and Noble in River Oaks Plaza.
My 501st trip to…Barnes and Nobles!
Category: writing
SHOOK: Seeing NCT 127 at HLSR was a BLESSING! (I almost cried)
When I originally bought my ticket for this concert in early January, I brainstormed a title for this piece. I bought the tickets just to jot down and write about my experience seeing a band I'm not too familiar with live. The multicultural group, composed of nine members (now) was not new to me at… Continue reading SHOOK: Seeing NCT 127 at HLSR was a BLESSING! (I almost cried)
Hidden Figures
Originally written in 2020, Shanedra posts an article documenting her thoughts about the movie Hidden Figures.
The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: The Notes pt. 1 book review
Originally published in 2020, Shanedra reflects on a book she read while she was drenched in the BTS fandom.
Inside the mind of a library: Smith Neighborhood Library
Written sometime in 2019, Shanedra reflects on one of her favorite small libraries.
Inside the mind of a library: a semi-spontaneous visit to Young Library
Originally written in 2020, Shanedra writes about one of her favorite libraries in Houston--Young Library.
To read or not to read
In this article I want to discuss the importance of reading, the decline of reading, and why reading is pivotal today in our society as opposed to social media. Early this spring, I wrote a 12 (really 11 pages because it was midnight and I was ready to be done) page research paper asking the… Continue reading To read or not to read
An artist’s aesthetic is quite important
Shanedra writes and reflects on some writing staples and necessities to create an aesthetic writing space.
Skillful photography with Crystale Vail-Spearman
Splashes of oranges, fuchsias and yellows immediately pop through the screen when you click on Crystale Vail-Spearman’s Instagram page for her photography company, EyeImagery. Founded in 2009, as a side passion to her previous job, EyeImagery centers around making photography bright, exciting, and as her website words it, “super fun!” Crystale Vail-Spearman What started as a… Continue reading Skillful photography with Crystale Vail-Spearman
Hues Studio founder: Jay McKay
Shanedra revisits an old interview from 2023 and reflects on Jay McKay's vibrant and colorful art style to end the new year.
Shanedra Writes Too Much 