Certain places stay with you no matter how many years have passed. One of those places for me is Manito Park. I’ve had many memories there, from friends’ birthday parties to melancholy family outings to chestnut gatherings. My most recent visit got me thinking about roots. For most of my life, I’ve felt like a transplant. Uprooted and dropped into… View Post
Ah, fall—My favorite time of year. No matter where I am or how old I am, there’s always a sense of excitement for autumn. Even though I no longer join the herds of people getting ready for school, sports, and all of that buzz, the change in the air renews me with motivation and joy at being alive. This month,… View Post
I’ve been trying to figure out what my August update should look like. I’ve started and stopped a few different versions, trying to find the words for what my life is like right now. And then I realized; not being able to sum it up is a surefire signal that things are pretty damn complicated at the moment, and I’m… View Post
Something I’ve learned while communicating with freelance clients is you can never really ask enough questions about the scope of a project. Here are five specific questions that have proven to be immensely helpful. 1. How many versions of a piece do they want to review at once? This question may seem silly, but trust me, it can save a… View Post
Since resigning from my position, I’ve been reflecting on the differences between a year ago and now. Mainly on the skills I’ve built, how far I’ve come, and how much more there is to explore. I wanted to share a rundown of some of my top responsibilities and abilities from my time with Lessonbee. 1. Project Management I learned the… View Post