How many books  does it take?

I use stem every week when I visit the local library. I am always in need of multiple books at a time, so this means some calculations are involved! I can have up to 99 pieces of media at one time, and each piece can be rented for a total of 21 days at a time. That's a lot to keep track of! I use STEM to keep a good standing with the library.

Say Cheese!

I am an avid photo taker, and I love making those memories into a physical copy. Every few months I order photos to be made at the Walmart  photo lab. In the lab they use all kinds of STEM in order to get the photos ready for the customer. A clear image requires multiple lab variables to be justtt right. 

Running 

Into

Savings!

I have the unfortunate gift of plantar fasciitis, so I have to buy quite expensive shoes. This can be challenging while living on a budget. I use STEM to manage my finances, and calculate what I can afford from the compared deals I find. Using STEM saves me money everyday. 

Closing Time!

When closing at work, it is important to consider your time compared to your work load. The amount of mess left, the staff you have, and the given time all need to be weighed when making a wrap up plan. We use STEM to divide and conquer all tasks at hand. 

Have you had your meds today?

STEM through medicine is a part of my daily routine. Each morning I take a cow liver supplement, and a spearmint supplement. The development of STEM makes what my body needs available in a convenient, easy to consume form. STEM keeps my body fueled. 

Fat Cat!

My baby boy is a large guy. From toe to toe, he is 32 inches long. That being said, I cat like that can eat a lot. I use STEM everyday to select the healthiest food, and measure out the best portion for his weight management journey. STEM helps keeps my cat a healthy weight. 

Are these hoops too big?

In my lifetime, I have gone through many style stages. In high school, I loved bold-stand out fashion. This meant considering if my earrings were too heavy, or too large. This day I used scientific deduction in my jewelry collection to see if these earrings would allow me to turn my head enough. This was a common experiment for me. As you can see, they fit just fine.

Dont get it braided now

Although this looks a lot like JUST twists, these are multiple small braids built in here. When attempting to braid my hair, many people give up due to the thickness. With each piece of a three strand braid being so wide, it is difficult to bring together, as documented here. Instead of a typical braid, we adapted and created unexpected geometric patterns. 

Catching ZzzZzzzZzs

Me and my friends enjoy taking road trips together to explore and learn new things. We travel long distances and spend lots of hours on the road. This means we have to calculate and split the drive to sleep ratio. Here you can see I was on awake duty while my friends caught some Zzzs. Using STEM helps me get enough sleep. 

                ROCK ON!!!!! 

    (with earplugs of course)

My brother (pictured) and I love to go to concerts together. Unfortunately, I can get overstimulated between the combination of music, cheering, and other sounds. I ease this by using loop earplugs to reduce  the level of soundwaves and background chatter my ears intake. Using STEM helps me manage my overstimulation. 

I said BRRRRRR! It's cold in here!

I love being outside, and cold weather isn't going to stop that! I use STEM to consider the temperature and my corresponding outfit. Frigid temperatures means several layers, and covering everything! But be warned, too many layers and you'll be sweating in the snow! I use STEMto keep my body temperature regulated. 

STIRRRRIKE!!!

In high school, I had the privilege of playing on the bowling team. The key to having a good game, is always consistency. Each player has their own recipe to get them the gold. When a player strays from their pattern, our results show that. When bowling the player must aim to throw the ball down the right path, at the right speed, with the right weight, and so much more. I use STEM to maintain successful results in my sport. 

To and fro

I use walking to get to and from class, and that takes time. To make sure I have enough time to get to and travel between classes, I use STEM to consider my speed, bathroom breaks, and any other possible roadblocks. Using STEM helps me get to class on time. 

When traveling off campus, I use my car to be a more effective traveler. Driving around and listening to music is one of my favorite activates, which means I use a lot of gas. It is important to always be aware of your gas level, and make sure you have enough to get where you're going. Failure to calculate gas usage properly has left me stranded. Now, I use STEM daily to ensure proper gas milage and usage.

Get in loser, were getting stranded. 

Do you even lift, bro?

Personal strength has always been something I appreciate, both mental and physical. I value being strong enough to not always need help, especially from men. In my free time, I enjoy lifting weights (and people) to train and exersise my muscles. Working the body helps it grow into a stronger state. I use STEM to keep me powerful. 

I somehow always ended up with someone on my back in high school pictures. 

(I somehow always ended up with my friends on my back in high school pictures)

Thanks for reading!

STEM in Merika's world!

Merika Pine

2026