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.3 min read·Sep 20, 2023----
CoateSaying the S Word Out Loud.Content warning — This post discusses suicidal feelings.4 min read·Sep 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…3 min read·May 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…3 min read·Apr 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.2 min read·May 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…5 min read·Feb 18, 2022----
CoateMemories from 6.7 years at Facebook/ MetaToday is my 2371st day as a Facebook/Meta employee, and also my last.4 min read·Jan 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…1 min read·Oct 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…1 min read·Oct 14, 2021----
