Diary Post – Origami Forward

Abigail’s Origami Star

September 20, 2015 EmilyDiary Post

I feel very confused about what’s going on with Abigail right now. She’s been acting so strangely, obviously avoiding me. She knows how much I care about her so I don’t understand why she would be[…]

It’s Amazing How People Can Surprise You

August 31, 2015August 31, 2015 EmilyDiary Post

Yesterday I did a 10k race to support Anti-Bullying and I am proud to say I did not die! The weather was kind to us and, while is[…]

Pay It Forward – An Origami Story

August 26, 2015August 26, 2015 EmilyDiary Post

A dear friend has asked me to explain to her the old tradition of pay-it-forward, a topic I find quite worthy to cover. As many people might already know the practice involves the act of[…]

Congrats Abigail!

August 18, 2015August 18, 2015 EmilyDiary Post

Oh gosh, I’m so bummed. I was looking forward to spending sometime with Abigail… the house feels so big and lonely sometimes. BUT, at the same time, I’m so proud and happy for her. She[…]

It’s Not an Excuse

August 12, 2015August 12, 2015 EmilyDiary Post

OK, so the last few days have been a bit of a whirlwind. I’ve been somewhat apprehensive to go online since posting my last video… so I’ve been meditating and gardening instead. Connecting with the[…]

Could we all just be nice?

August 8, 2015August 12, 2015 EmilyDiary Post

New video up: “Could we all just be nice?” Hope you guys empathize. #antibullying #rant

Meeting Abigail

August 3, 2015August 8, 2015 EmilyDiary Post

There’s this girl that comes to the Center who has caught my attention lately. She comes to the center often, I see her around, helping the young kids… but I’ve never really had the chance[…]

Protected: You Can Always Begin Again

July 31, 2015August 12, 2015 EmilyDiary Post

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On the Phone with Maja Mataric!

July 22, 2015July 31, 2015 EmilyDiary Post

Another great morning so far! Had the privilege of speaking with Maja Mataric on the phone today! She is such an inspiration. The Center is trying to get her to come to the lab in[…]

Monday Muse: Cynthia Breazeal

July 13, 2015August 8, 2015 EmilyDiary Post

The amazing Cynthia Breazeal came into the Center today to tour the labs and do a talk about the evolution of robotics and the development of a new generation of personal robots. It was absolutely[…]