General

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.

3 Reasons Why You Need an Experience Architect

31 Jul 2023

Yes, this entry is pretty much my way of promoting my talents & services. Notice that I didn’t make an effort to differentiate between being a freelance consultant, or working full-time for a company. Sure,… (Read More)
Trying to be Wiser

29 Jul 2023

I wasn’t planning to write anything today, but this thought has been in my head for the last couple of days. So, when I finally felt the words flowing, I thought I would take the… (Read More)
Having a Backup Plan

3 Jul 2023

Hey guys, I’m really sorry for being away from my blog for so long. I’m just…not in a very good place lately and frankly, I didn’t think it was necessary for me to post anything… (Read More)
Mentally Challenging Day

26 May 2023

Yeap, it’s one of those days… So, look, I don’t want to sugarcoat it. I hate to acknowledge it for what it is because of what it means. But I can’t exactly ignore what is… (Read More)
1-on-1 Professional UX Coaching

3 May 2023

Just to be clear, this is not something that is new to me. I’ve been doing it on and off since 2015, but it’s not always very consistent on my part. I think the best… (Read More)
My Journey From Being “Underpaid” to “Expensive Hires”

2 May 2023

I guess you could say I’m now in full job-hunting mode again. After my recent discouragement and stoppage, I’m ready to return to work. But this time, with a renewed focus on what I’m really… (Read More)
A Week on Auto-Pilot

24 Apr 2023

The past week really felt like a blur to me. It’s already Sunday and I’m looking to the new week thinking, “Wait a minute…what have I done this week? Did I actually do anything productive… (Read More)
“Just Keep Thinking Long Term” | Living a Life of “Delayed Gratification”

16 Apr 2023

If you’re familiar with my posting/writing schedule, you’d probably expect to read something last week. But…(**cricket sounds playing**) nope, I haven’t really been in the right state of mind to share something until today. I’ve… (Read More)
“Breaking the Mold” | What It’s Like to Always Challenge the Status Quo

3 Apr 2023

Over the last couple of days, I have had this thought at the back of my mind. I have been thinking about all the times that I’ve tried to push the boundaries on certain things.… (Read More)
Just Being Ready for Anything

28 Mar 2023

I actually had the idea for this journal entry last week, but I didn’t have the right words for what I wanted to share, so I decided to put it on hold until Monday. Sure… (Read More)