WARNING: Very emotional and sad, but raw and real and something that I hope will provide you with a journal prompt to think about for today.

The loss of a parent is something so difficult to grasp; it's even harder when your relationship wasn't the best.

WARNING: Fun Q&A plus political takes that no one asked for!!

Hot takes and cringe are what I do best. I hope you can keep up with everything that I talk about and even laugh with me (probably at me).

WARNING: This one is for all my history geeks ;)

I submitted this for a podcast competition, so let's hope I win! I hope you enjoy my exploration of communism's history in the U.S.

WARNING: If you dare try to critique my top 5 anime list, stop while you're ahead ;')

This week's special guest is none other than one of my besties, Kait Ming Hui Greer! Check out what she's up to at www.kaitminghui.com. 

WARNING: This topic elicits many emotions from me ... that's all I can say. 

Don't believe me? Read the stuff:

Time: https://time.com/4779112/police-history-origins/

NPR: https://www.npr.org/2020/06/05/871083599/the-history-of-police-in-creating-social-order-in-the-u-s

WARNING: I'm back and more passionate than ever :')

Go listen to the first Sentimental Shye episode for more on self-care! 

WARNING: Once again, I am on my absolute academic weapon behavior. (Also, sorry I had the sniffles, I was sick)

Go read something today: https://instituteforpr.org/demarginalizing-the-intersection-of-race-and-sex/

Stay updated & follow my Instagram @shye.rob

WARNING: There are many times we cannot contain our laughter; be careful, my soldiers! 

If you liked what Maggie had to say, let her know! Follow her on Instagram @maggie_becraft.

Journaling has been an amazingly necessary tool in my healing process, and I want to reflect on my past entries to see how much I've changed since writing them. For some reason, this is super therapeutic, so I hope that the things I talk about resonate with you <3 

This series will (hopefully) push you to want to start taking (better) care of yourself.

If you want to write alongside me, here's where you can buy the journal: shorturl.at/bxZ05.  

WARNING: MY WEBSITE IS UP AND FUNCTIONAL(?)! Go check it out at shyesnotshy.com.   

Happy First (Real) Episode!

Today, I use the information that I've learned from my Intro to Learning class and apply it to something that gets me thinking: the formation of political beliefs. 

I do not claim to be an expert, just a girl wanting to explain the world using some stuff that she knows.    

WARNING: I was "pushin' (more like pronouncing) p" a little too hard in the mic. 

This is what they call a "further reading" list:

Brashier, N. M., & Marsh, E. J. (2020). Judging Truth.

Neil, G. J., Higham, P. A., & Fox, S. (2021). Can you trust what you hear? Concurrent misinformation affects recall memory and judgments of guilt.

Ruffman, T., Murray, J., Halberstadt, J., & Vater, T. (2012). Age-related differences in deception.