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I have an idea for a new project. It’s not like I need another project, but this one makes sense for me. It combines all my skillsets. More soon.

Saturday mornings are reserved for my wife’s business, Bee Bottom Art. We set up at a local market and sell her tiny art. It’s a highlight of my week watching her grow her business interacting with customers.

I’m in my last month of 48 years old. Working out is fun, but dang it if it’s hard to build muscle.

Today marks the 25th year I've been married to my best friend. It's humbling to be with someone that knows me better than I know myself. I couldn't imagine life without her. She's my heart and soul.

It's unfortunate to realize that your green thumb isn't so green. I killed the majority of our grass on our property due to improper fertalizing. How do I fix it? Hire someone to help make it right. Easy-peasy.

While working on my portfolio updates last night I had an experience that I didn't like the majority of my work. While the day before I felt good about everything. Today, I'm feeling better about my work, but I removed a few projects I didn't feel comfortable with. Seems like each day I look at my portfolio with different eyes.

I love it when I get into a groove with a project and lose track of time. I worked over 3 hours past my usual late night bedtime. When my wife walks into our studio saying I need to go to bed it is a sign I've been up too late. It felt great, but trying to fall asleep was hard. My brain was still working on the project in the dark while laying in bed.

I had a terrible dream last night. I had cancer in my cheek and cut it off. My family and I were also being chased by some sort of military-like group. Waking up from something like that is a huge relief but also deeply disturbing. I'm so fortunate it was only a dream.

I'm a confident and competent visual designer. I'm proud of the work I do and how I help create successful products for anyone from individual creators to teams at large corporations. However, there's nothing worse about my career than having to promote myself. It's something I'm working on everyday.

Day 3 of fasting from from dinner the previous night to lunch the next day. I'm a snacker, and not snacking at night before going to bed has proven to be the hardest things I've done all week.

I've been working on my portfolio site this month, kris.black. I'm converting it to a single page site so it's easy to scroll and see my work. I figure the least amount of effort for my users is best.