CoateLove Still Hurts, 19 Years Later, 9000 Miles AwayI hate September 20th. I haunts me for months. I feel tense and numb in the days leading up to it. My stomach ties itself in knots.Sep 20, 2023Sep 20, 2023
CoateSaying the S Word Out Loud.Content warning — This post discusses suicidal feelings.Sep 10, 2023Sep 10, 2023
CoateThe Elbphilharmonie and MeThe building you see above is called The Elbphilharmonie. It’s one of the most prominent landmarks in Hamburg, Germany, a city I lived in…May 30, 2023May 30, 2023
CoateA Prickly Pear; A Beloved PairThroughout my life, my grandmother and I bonded over music. She loved coming to my band concerts — in particular, the jazz concerts — to…Apr 30, 2023Apr 30, 2023
CoateHi, How Are You?If you have spent time in Austin you’ve likely come across this image. I has a deeper meaning that you may have realized.May 4, 2022May 4, 2022
CoateLife with #LongCovid: The RingingOne of the most persistent side effects of COVID-19, now almost 15 months later, has been tinnitus (ringing or humming in the ears), which…Feb 18, 2022Feb 18, 2022
CoateMemories from 6.7 years at Facebook/ MetaToday is my 2371st day as a Facebook/Meta employee, and also my last.Jan 21, 2022Jan 21, 2022
CoateLife with #LongCovid: A small moment of gratitudeI’ve shared a bit recently the stark reality of life with Long Covid, the significant physical and mental health struggles that accompany…Oct 14, 2021Oct 14, 2021
CoateLife with #LongCovid: An unfiltered look, 10 months inI often get these “waves” where my energy just suddenly collapses, my ears start ringing, I get dizzy, my mood darkens, and aches & shakes…Oct 14, 2021Oct 14, 2021
