Why a hagfish?

The hagfish is a remarkable creature. It looks like an eel, is jawless like a lamprey, and flexible enough to tie itself into a knot like a rope. Most notable to the hagfish is the unique defense mechanism it deploys to avoid becoming shark lunch. When threatened, a hagfish can release a cloud of milky, fibrous slime that clogs the gills of its predator. This sticky slime is difficult to remove and allows the hagfish to escape to safety. In essence, the hagfish survives the dangers of the open ocean by being slippery and gross.  

Despite the fish’s revolting habits, I found myself charmed, impressed, and even inspired by this slobbery sea-dweller. Its unorthodox methods of defense allow it to travel freely and safely, surviving another day in the unforgiving ocean. The hagfish is unapologetically and uniquely itself, not to be underestimated. It seemed like a good mascot.

I originally created this blog to showcase my work for an online multimedia content creation course. Now this blog has mutated into something a little more involved. I try to use this blog to be unapologetically myself. I want to explore issues that fascinate me and are close to my heart. Sometimes, I’ll explore serious topics, like the worsening climate crisis and the lack of disability accommodation in workplaces. Other times, I’ll be sharing my unsolicited opinions about the random books I find on Kindle Unlimited and TV shows no one but me seems to like.

I don’t think of my life in terms of years or relationships but rather by my hyper-fixations. I apologize to anyone who had to know me during my Phantom of the Opera era or who listened to me rant about the creepy Duggar Family during my anti-Fundamentalist period. I have now found a more appropriate outlet for those rants.

If you follow this blog, you’ll also have the opportunity to become exposed to those fixations. Enjoy!