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Time to Reflect

02 Saturday Jan 2021

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begrateful, behappy, bye2020, changeiscoming, connect, create, explore, highvibes, liveyourtruth, power, unite

As we move forward into the new year it’s a perfect time to reflect on the last 12 months. How did 2020 make you feel? What do you wish you could have done? What are you most proud of? Were there any lessons you learned? Do you have any expectations for 2021?

This past year was significant in many ways for me. I observed the world around me as events unfolded and was left pretty disappointed overall. But I know that I only have the power to change myself – and my life. So I looked within to find the solutions I needed to keep moving. This is always the answer. Only you know what you need to thrive. And I found that immersing myself in nature and avoiding all negative energy was the key.

I feel like 2020 was a gift. And by that I mean it helped me to focus on what matters and pay no mind to what doesn’t. I’m going to sit back with a smile and watch this new year unfold. Many changes are coming and I welcome them all. We don’t evolve when things are stagnant. And as always I look forward to creating, exploring and continue to have hope for new opportunities.

This year is going to be a good one because I have the power to make it possible. And nothing, absolutely nothing, will get in my way.

Keep it Simple

11 Thursday Jul 2019

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becreative, besignificant, bizquote, branding, connect, designquote, dondraper, keepitsimple, lifequote, marketing, promote, tellyourstory

I always say simple is best. And it especially applies to design. Expressing an emotion or idea through art should be easily understood. You want as many people as possible to be able to connect with you and hear what you are trying to say. So when you consider branding and marketing, you especially want people to be clear on who are, what you’re selling/promoting, and also know your story. Simple, yet significant is the way to go. This will help you reach your target audience and beyond.

Portfolio: Queer Retreats

26 Wednesday Jun 2019

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connect, creativeservices, design, graphicdesign, lgbt, lgbtqia, queer explore, queerretreats, retreats, travel, webdesign marketing

A mini website I created for @queerretreats to promote their new project. Caitlin and Erin provide safe and inclusive opportunities for LGBTQIA folks to explore new countries and cultures and connect more deeply with themselves. I wholeheartedly support them and wish them the best of luck! I was excited to work on this with them for sure and also happy to team up with Caitlin again. You can visit the site to learn more about them and their upcoming retreat in Puerto Escondido in March. Just head over to queer-retreats.com to check it out.

White modern desktop with computer and stationary items. Minimalistic workplace of student or freelancer, mock up

The 5 Keys

05 Thursday Jul 2018

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behappy, bepositive, beyou, connect, createbeauty, life, liveyourtruth, spreadlove, the5keys

A nice breakdown of the 5 keys to living a productive happy life. I can pretty much guarantee if you keep these in mind everyday, you will be okay. I do my best to follow these 5 keys and when shit gets real, be strong and move forward.

 

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