I graduated college after a severe traumatic brain injury.

Things We Forget

By Gentle Witch

Graduated college with a double major

Former federal government employee

  • UX Design: Blending Creativity and Psychology

    There’s something fascinating about how psychology meets technology in this field. I’ve always been intrigued by what makes people click—literally and figuratively. UX design feels like the perfect blend of…

  • Cs Get Degrees

    I have considered becoming a lawyer. I already have a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, but I partied too much and my grades were poor. “Cs get degrees” said my roommate…

  • Astronaut

    I always wanted to be an astronaut, but I lacked the drive and discipline to ever make it to NASA.

  • Different universes

    I’d live each one like a different novel. In the first, I’d be a travel photographer, photographing radical, important scenes in news from around the world. In the second, a…

  • Cooking my specialty — slow-simmered curry — has taught me more about life than I expected. When I first started making it, I was impatient. I wanted flavor now. But…

  • If My Specialty Dish Were a Person, Here’s Who They’d Be

    If If my signature dish — homemade roasted garlic pasta — were a person, it would absolutely be that friend who shows up in comfy clothes but still looks effortlessly…

  • French Croissants

    Flaky, buttery croissants are the epitome of French pastry craftsmanship. My specialty comes from perfecting the lamination process—folding butter into dough repeatedly to create hundreds of delicate layers. The key…

  • Steak: Precision and Patience

    Cooking steak is all about heat control and timing. My specialty is a medium-rare ribeye seared to perfection. The secret lies in two steps: seasoning generously with salt and pepper,…

  • Sushi Rolls

    Sushi is both a culinary art and a study in balance. My specialty is crafting making rolls that combine fresh ingredients with meticulous technique. The rice must be seasoned just…

  • Homemade Pasta: An Italian Tradition

    There’s something deeply satisfying about making fresh pasta from scratch. My specialty lies in the art of transforming simple ingredients—flour, eggs, and a pinch of salt—into silky ribbons of pasta…