Ian's Mindscape

What is a Jujutsu Kaisen ? I do not expect everyone to understand the context in this blog post, and I will do my best to provide all of the relevant context. Jujutsu Kaisen is a manga/anime series written by Gege Akutami and is currently airing its third season across the world. The show is currently one of the most popular in the world for a number of reasons including the quality of animation, break-neck pacing, and the uncompromisingly dark themes. The Dark Themes The m

A Very Basic Intro to Video Game Storytelling I have been playing video games since I was very young and have seen the industry grow into what it is today. One of the first games I have vivid memories of is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time . Anyone who plays video games knows of the legendary status the game holds to this day. A large portion of its fame is due to Toru Osawa and Kensuke Tanabe's script and screenplay, with English translation and localization coming from

Excitement & Anticipation Very soon I will be a first time uncle and I am excited beyond what I thought just months prior. In 2025 my family received the news that my sister-in-law and brother were expecting to have a child in early 2026, and to say that the room went wild would be an understatement. All of the staples of an excellent pregnancy announcement were present; chairs were jumped out of, screeches of joy were hollered, some tears of joy were shed, and hugs were exc

The Resolutions & Intrusive Thoughts There is something bitter sweet about welcoming a new year. On the sweet end, a new year can be a reset button and a way to look forward to new goals or opportunities in the coming months. On the bitter end, we can reflect on the goals that we didn't get to or that we let fall by the wayside whether it be due to time constraints, personal choices, or straight up forgetting about it. When organizing our thoughts to plan the upcoming future

Where I started If you have ever known me, then you know that I am always doodling. Since I was young, I have been interested in drawing and somehow had a slight talent for it. I remember in my middle school art class, we had to recreate a drawing of a woman in 19th-century clothing using just a pencil. I came into class with my drawing that I had spent hours on, receiving praise from the teacher and the whole class. Looking back, that was definitely a crucial moment in my