Movies make architecture look glamorous and mobile, but most architects aren’t jet-setting designers. From construction site visits to remote work realities, here’s what travel really looks like in the profession. There’s Something About Mary Do you remember the movie There’s Something About Mary? I was in high school when it came out, but I remember…
Places That Changed Me: Destinations That Built My Confidence and Shifted My Perspective
From Orvieto to Thailand and the Norwegian fjords, these are the places that exceeded my expectations, helped me grow, and reminded me why travel can be life-changing. Some travel experiences stay with you long after you return home. They shape how you see the world and yourself. Looking back on my travels, these are the…
The Value of a Solo Travel Sabbatical: How Four Months in Europe Changed My Life
After a decade without a real break, I took a four-month travel sabbatical through Europe. Here’s how solo travel helped me reset, grow, and return to work stronger. In 2018 I left my job for four months to travel solo through Europe, and it changed me in ways I never expected. In this post, I…
A Perfect Day Trip to Pescadero from San Francisco
Hike to see elephant seals, wine tasting, pet baby goats, and explore charming Pescadero The “Slow Coast” is a special stretch of Highway 1 in Northern California between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz. Most of the drive is along the coast so you get treated to gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean along the…
Best Work From Home Office Essentials for Architects & Creatives
I have been working from home and improving my home office setup since I was first sent home to work during Covid. Since then, I’ve perfected my home office to be a comfortable setup that suits me for architectural drafting, editing photos, blogging, and all my other home office needs. I have also dealt with…