Recently, I've noticed that my blog posts and overall outlook on life have been a bit depressing. This has been made even more apparent by the emails and notes of encouragement I've received from some of you (thank you! it means a lot to know that my words are being read and considered). Hardly a
This past summer, I was privileged to attend the annual World Domination Summit in Portland, Oregon. I was ecstatic to finally attend this global gathering of entrepreneurs, creatives, and digital nomads from around the world. Throughout the weekend, there were a series of speakers, and I couldn't help but notice that many of them had
What comes to mind when you first heard the word, "manifest?" For me, I think immediately of the term I had to memorize in high school history classes: "manifest destiny," a belief in the United States that American settlers were destined to expand throughout the continent. The notion of manifesting is more general, as it has
I've never been a fan of the rain. To this day, I cry inside every time the clouds darken with moisture and drops of rain fall from the sky (why I've chosen to call Seattle home remains a mystery to me). Despite my deep disdain for rainy weather, my favorite memories of my maternal grandma
One of the most common questions I'm asked constantly is why I decided to strike it out on my own as a self employed freelancer. I usually answer with the predictable responses of, "I wanted to pursue my passions," and "I wanted to work on my own terms," both of which are true statements. But
This past weekend, I did something that I have been dying to do for years: attend the World Domination Summit in Portland, Oregon. If world domination seems like an odd topic of interest, don’t worry—it has nothing to do with violence or negativity, and everything to do with hugs and high fives. Still confused? Let
A few weeks ago, I did something I never thought I'd do: buy a brand new car in cash. Actually, it wasn't just me, it was my boyfriend and our joint-venture business, Gemini Connect. There is a really worthwhile story behind how we built up enough cash with our business to buy a car, but that is
Post-vacation blues. They're pretty much inevitable, whether it means you're sitting at your desk wishing you were still on vacation, or simply finding it hard to refocus and get back into your pre-vacation routine. Luckily, my post-vacation blues now take the form of the latter rather than the former. I truly love the work I
When you go on vacation, how much do you pack in your suitcase? As a minimalist, I pack as little as possible, aiming to only bring carry-on baggage, nothing more. The logic is that vacation is for relaxation, and one of the best ways to fully unwind is to resist the urge to pack too much.
Last week, the professional photography world was abuzz when Sports Illustrated laid off the remaining six full-time photographers they had on staff. Many other photographers and groups such as the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) made statements expressing their disappointment. “Maintaining the commitment to pay fairly for production of high-quality sports images should be a goal for Time
