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A space for everything that doesn’t fit neatly into a category — and that’s entirely the point. From our daily lived experiences and personal reflections to mental health and the quieter, more human moments of the journey. This is also where older writings find their home; posts that may not speak directly to craft or industry thinking, but are still very much part of the story.
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Not All Families are Supportive or Understanding.
For this Sunday’s update, I like to take the time to speak up about something that is often frown upon by so many people in the online communities. When it comes to family dynamics and… (continue reading)
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20 Years On: We’re Relearning to Trust Our Instincts Again
As we try to get into our day, I just have to say, we’re having a mixture of emotions today. So I’m gonna need a moment to figure out how we want to structure ou… (continue reading)
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Here’s a Look into the Sometimes Ugly, Messy, Yet Human-side of Being the First.
Hey morning guys…wow, what a rocky and bumpy start to our morning. And we’re not even at noon yet. Today, we are actually celebrating something incredibly important and significant in my entire career journey. Yes,… (continue reading)
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I was Never About Being Better Than Anyone. I Only Happened to be 20 Years Ahead of Them.
This morning, I came across a video on LinkedIn by Gary Simon talking about design trends for 2026. In his video, he was encouraging designers to step out of their Figma silos and learn some… (continue reading)
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What Will You Be Carrying With You Into 2026?
LEAN. This isn’t your typical “New Year, New You” resolution blog posting. Don’t get me wrong — I still believe in the importance of having goals and plans for the new year. But I’m choosing… (continue reading)
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Done Convincing. Done Explaining.
For years, I tried to bridge the gap between who my family expected me to be and who I actually am. They expected someone smaller. Someone safer. Someone who would fit neatly into their definition… (continue reading)
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Showing Up For Me, and For Us #shorts
It’s the morning on Christmas Eve. Somehow, I kept having this feeling that people in general are expecting some sort of positive, joyful, happy mood. But that is not what I am feeling right now.… (continue reading)
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The Explorer’s Imperative: Why I Build for Permanence
Point Permanence. Elevation 1,457 feet. Established 2006. That’s where I planted my first monument – not a physical structure, but a digital one. Breadcrumb navigation. The first modern visual indicator. A wayfinding system that would… (continue reading)
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Owning My Real Fears
Hey wassup guys. Look, it is truly nice to be able to get back into some semblance of writing life. Truth is, I haven’t felt this way in a truly long time. Perhaps ever. For… (continue reading)
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Done with Fake Gratitude #shorts
As I was sitting at Paris Baguette earlier this evening, just needing a bit of time to wind down after a rather emotionally heavy day, I could not help but feel this urge to express… (continue reading)
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