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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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It’s Been a while Since I Last Prayed and Read the Bible

If I’m being honest, I haven’t been getting enough sleep these last few weeks. I stayed up watching TV shows that I loved in recent years (entire seasons back-to-back). I would sleep at 4am and… (Read More)
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5 Most Essential Skills for UX Professionals (2023 Edition)

Hey to my fellow readers! If have stumbled across this article over this Christmas season, allow me to first wish you a Merry Christmas! And if you are reading this over the New Year period,… (Read More)
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Time to Market My UX Services
It has been a really long time since I last tried to advertise/market my services as a freelance consultant. I’m not interested in trying to look back, or dwell on the past. Instead, I am… (Read More)
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Setting Goals as a UX Specialist

“I probably know a lot more than most in my fields, but that doesn’t necessarily mean I have all the answers.” It has taken me years before I could finally embrace my recognition and title… (Read More)
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Thinking About Live Streaming AGAIN

I actually don’t have a good reason for posting today. I mean, not sure why I said that. Anyway, I’m currently working on improving this website, turning it from a mere blog site to my… (Read More)
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Returning to My Roots as a WordPress Master
Hey guys, so, first off, I’m just happy to share that I’ve made a decision this week to upgrade this blog site into my own official Personal Website. For those that have been following my… (Read More)
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My Journey to becoming an agile/ux specialist
Call it my thought of the day/week if you will. I woke up on Monday morning and I reflected on how my life experiences have led me to become an Agile/UX Specialist. To be honest,… (Read More)
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Resisting the Temptations to Go With The Flow
I suppose you can call this my “thought of the day” reflection. I was thinking about my constant struggles with the idea of fitting in. This is really a daily struggle for me. It’s that… (Read More)
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My Reflection Prayer
Some mornings, I would stand in the shower and I would feel this wave of reminder washing over me. I would often feel reminded of my gravest mistakes and failures from the last couple of… (Read More)
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taking it one day at a time #itsokaynottobeokay
Honestly, I can’t seem to remember what it felt like when times were better than they are right now. I remember the times when things were better. But, I can’t remember that feeling that goes… (Read More)

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