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Image courtesy of Jessica Swift

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March 21, 2014

This is the image I have on my work monitor, actually both monitors - the benefits of working on CAD all day, ample screens! Anyway, next week I start a new project in a new desk and today was about organizing about 7 years of work related clutter. I battled a lot of emotions today, I'm not one to purge so there were many memories in those file cabinets. But along with my craving for spring comes the anticipation of moving on and progressing down a different path. I'll admit this may seem dramatic for someone moving desks and not even leaving their post, but I'm a fairly steady Capricorn so I don't relish the unknown. But running parallel with this anticipation of change is the terrifying fear of failure that goes along with any task, and that is why Jessica Swift's image above is such a daily help to me. This, along with her timely post on "continuing on, no matter what", serves as a great reminder to give myself permission to not have all the answers.

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I'm an architect & writer based in Portland, Oregon. I'm passionate about broadcasting the value of design and established  Y/Wd in 2012 as a design resource with a mission to connect, create & communicate. 

I design spaces both large & small. I'm a list maker, researcher & a card-carrying introvert. I relish problem solving & finding the perfect fit. I'm a fan of process and storytelling - finding connections between seemingly random ideas is my super power!  

Life is full of daily doses of inspiration, I'm happy to share a bit with you. ---- Jen

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