Alisan Keesee
Bio
I am a 26-year-old who lives with my cat. Originally from a small, unincorporated Washington town, I have a penchant for boybands, black coffee, and true crime. I am a Publishing grad student at Emerson College.
Stories (55/0)
25 Things To Put In Your Earthquake Go Bag
My earliest memory is the 6.8 Nisqually earthquake which famously cracked the dome of the Washington State Capitol Building. Since then, I've experienced several earthquakes, though none as strong as the Nisqually quake. However, with the West Coast—specifically the Pacific Northwest—due for "the big one" it has been part of my education to know what to do if an earthquake strikes and to be prepared to evacuate. Part of this includes having a "go bag" which includes supplies that you can quickly grab in order to leave as quickly as possible (this becomes even more important if you live in an area at high risk of a tsunami).
By Alisan Keeseeabout a month ago in Lifehack
The Baffling Disappearance of Sky Metalwala
The early morning of November 6, 2011, was cold and dry in Bellevue, WA. Temperatures hovered around 39 degrees Fahrenheit and the normal Washington rain was nowhere to be seen. 112th St NE parallels State Route 520 near where it meets Interstate 405. A tall concrete sound barrier lines each side of the road making it appear more like a highway itself than a large suburban thoroughfare.
By Alisan Keesee2 months ago in Criminal
9 Romance Books You HAVE to Read in 2024
This year I have broken my record for most books read in a year. I will likely hit at least 50 books by the end of this year. The secret? I didn't try to read things for clout or because I felt like I had to, but because I wanted to and was truly enjoying them. This means I read a lot of romance. I read a good selection of new romance and romance that had been published a few years ago. Here is a list of some romance books I've read this year that it is time to pick up.
By Alisan Keesee7 months ago in BookClub
Connecting With My Inner Child
At first, I found the concept of an inner child a bit silly. I did not dismiss the idea that we all have aspects of our child selves within us or that childhood does not permanently and profoundly affect someone. But, for the most part, I had a fairly good childhood. It wasn't perfect, but it wasn't horrendous. What I believe is a pretty average childhood.
By Alisan Keesee10 months ago in Psyche
10 Works Of Literature That Are *Technically* Fan Fiction
Fan fiction--the popularist fiction written by normal people (usually girls and women) and posted online/in a public forum--is frequently deemed trashy. Similar to salacious magazines a teenage boy hides under his bed, fan fiction readers are forced to hide their hobby and penchant for fan fiction. While the internet made the dissemination of fan fiction easier and more accessible, it is not uncommon to hear stories from parents and grandparents about a fan fiction that was passed around high school hallways chapter by chapter.
By Alisan Keesee10 months ago in Writers
30 Songs For People Who Want To Get Into K-pop
Korean pop--abbreviated to K-pop--is currently in a global heyday. While it has been popular in Korea, Asia, and Asian diaspora populations, Western countries only started truly paying attention when Gangnam Style by Psy became a phenomenon in 2013. That same year a group comprised of 7 young men debuted at a small company. In about 5 years, this group, BTS, would be the face of the Hallyu wave.
By Alisan Keeseeabout a year ago in Beat
9 Tips For Writing Your College Essays In Half The Time
As an English major, I have written a lot of essays. And, despite what many would believe, it was not always easy for me. Even a paper of only four or five pages could take multiple weeks and several hours to get right. But, after four years, I finally figured out how to write a college essay (of moderate length) within only a few hours.
By Alisan Keeseeabout a year ago in Education
7 Words Created By Shakespeare
When a language forms, it is generally the effort of an entire population. It's a group of scholars or politicians determining what everything should be called and the phonemes they should use. It happens naturally--and never really stops. Every year new words enter our lexicon and our dictionary. In 2022, the words like "copypasta" and "amirite" officially made it on the pages of our dictionaries.
By Alisan Keeseeabout a year ago in FYI
These Women Are Changing K-Pop
The Fourth Generation of K-pop officially began in 2018. If unfamiliar, K-pop is loosely divided into generations which last technically a decade, but in practice more about every five years. All groups who debuted from sometime in early 2018 are considered Fourth Generation. Technically, the Fourth Generation should come to an end soon--but like I said--these categorizations are a bit nebulous and somewhat determined after the fact.
By Alisan Keeseeabout a year ago in Beat
Men Disappearing From Their Cars: Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier is perhaps the most majestic volcano in Washington State. The mostly white-capped mountain can be viewed from almost every major city on the westside of Washington State. In photos of the Seattle skyline, you will see Mount Rainer in the background looming seemingly just out of reach of the city.
By Alisan Keeseeabout a year ago in Criminal
The Most Interesting County Name In Every US State
I'm what you may call a geography nerd. I collected maps my college library was getting rid of, I'd look up counties as we drove through them, and I asked my mom where the county I grew up in got its name when I was like seven (she didn't know but I'm fairly certain its some white manifest destiny guy).
By Alisan Keeseeabout a year ago in Wander
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