Monday Link Love: An Ode to a stressfree life!

One of the main goals of my life seems...simple, but the hardest thing to attain: I just want a stress-free life! I work freelance because it's the most effective way for me to avoid the stresses that plague most adults, as I have come to experience and realize.  These stresses include: the daily commute to work, the traffic, the office politics, the pressure from bosses, to name a few. I also freelance because this gives me the chance to pursue whatever the hell I want to pursue! Bwahahahaha. But seriously, I thank the universe for giving me this opportunity, this freelance life, these passions, yay!

So anyway, happy Monday to you! Here are a couple of links that reinforce the neverending pursuit for a stress-free life! I hope these help!

• Ok, to be honest, despite what I said above, being a freelancer doesn't absolutely free me of stresses. The perennial stress that bugs freelancers is the worry that the projects won't come.  I breathed a sigh of relief when I read Breanna Rose's post, that we shouldn't worry too much.
• No matter what your working conditions are, there will always be stresses from personal relationships--from the romantic to the platonic. Oh man if I could enumerate the stresses I've had over those--which I won't, one must always spread the good vibes! A lesson learned over the years, and why I think my life is less stressful now: surround yourself with people who literally bring you joy! I have stayed away from toxic friends, from people who always make me feel down. Follow this and you will feel lighter, happier! I'm glad Breanna Rose feels the same way, too!
• A constant thing that semi-stresses me is my workspace--I am the messiest ever. I've been dreaming of having an official workspace--but at the moment, it's interesting to see how other design bloggers' workspaces look like.

Monday Link Love!

Happy Monday, loves! It's been raining again--le sigh. I know Mondays are usually hard...but it gets even harder when it rains, when it's almost impossible to leave the comfort of your blanket and your bed...but you got to do what you got to do, you know what I mean?  Here are some eyecandy for your Monday and some links you might be interested in, too!

• Skip Dolphin Hursh is tripping me out with these animated gifs!

 

• If you're planning to dabble into calligraphy at all, Skillshare is coming up with a class called 'The Art of Modern Calligraphy' by the talented Molly Jacques.
• I'm in love with these Haikuglyphics! I love puns. 

 

 

• Have you watched This is the End? Well I have, twice in a week. Smoke a bowl or a j and watch it! 

Monday Link Love!

I know, I know it's been a while---I've been busy with quite a few exciting 'endeavors'--all of which require superb organization skills, nonetheless, persistence and unrelenting drive. Having said that, here a couple of links that I think will be useful to you if you sort of catch my drift.

• David Ogilvy relates his 'Principles of Creative Management'.
• Very apt in my life right now: the Startup Kit--Best Tools for Entrepreneurs.
• Brittany Watson Jepsen of The House that Lars Built shares her Midyear Resolutions--making me ponder on what mine are.
• What I need, too: 9 Easy-To-Steal Habits of the Super Successful!

And there you have it.  It's been raining like crazy the past few days (especially today), so stay safe guys!

Monday Link Love!

I hope Monday treated--and continues to treat you right. Me, I woke up noon (a rare thing for me to do nowadays, I suppose it's a late-twenties occurrence) from a really late night/early morning's worth of drinking/fun times with friends. Happy birthday Gabie! And also, happy birthday Frances! :)

Here are a couple of links I've been loving lately.

• Designers' Toolbox. Very very helpful for designers--it has a lorem ipsum generator to conversion charts to print and web sizes to guides for proofreading! We need this, guys.
• Jason Blumer on Pricing Strategies for Creatives--a useful read for the freelancer dilemma.
• The Everygirl asks: are you charging enough for your services?
• LogoDesignLove has rounded it up: brand identity style guides from around the world! I love! Thank you thank you thank you logodesignlove for this link!

I have a couple of posts regarding processes coming up! Love, W.

Monday Link Love!

Woohoo! I haven't done this in a while! I only have two links for you today, but both are awesome.

• The Veda House shares tips for happy clients! Always go above and beyond. :) I nod along to the post, noting that I've made quite a few friends out of clients. I am thankful that my job/s give me the opportunity to do so. And besides, if you really love what you're doing, then it's the easiest thing to go above and beyond their expectations, eh?
• Discover your design alter-ego! Apparently, my design alter-ego is Karla Gropius, although I don't think I know of her yet!

Have a happy Monday loves.
W

Sorry I wasn't able to post anything last week as it has been hectic, but, let's start this week with

• I wish I knew how to bake cakes (or maybe I could just buy a regular one) because, this is just awesome.
• Anne Siems' paintings blow my mind away, maybe it will do the same to you, too.
• Ohjoy's Joy Cho reminds herself and us, to let the good stuff stick. :)
• My favorite mantra for the inevitable rocky moments in life, led by one of my favorite yogis, Sadie Nardini: a fun mantra for stormy times.

I have so much to share with you, last week has been fun and hectic at the same time, and loving and worrisome, too! I hope you're enjoying all the adventures in your life as I am trying to do so! Talk to you soon, W

Monday Link Love: Woah Monday again?!

The days have been going by too fast, if you ask me. I'm always surprised to find out it's another new week, it's another Monday! And that is why I am late with this post. It is 7:42 PM as I type this and I just realized what day it was. And so, I hope I'm not too late in assisting your inspiration, and hopefully this carries out to the following days.

 

I've been watching a lot of videos lately, so this week's Monday Link Love are all mostly for your visual pleasure:

• 'Love Games' Trailer: interesting and lovely illustrations

 

•  'In a Pig's Eye' excerpt--hilarious, if you're into the same things I find funny though haha

• Trailer for 'Belladonna of Sadness': a client made me watch this after a tattoo session and it is trippy, to say at the very least. Lovely illustrations.

 

 

 

• 'Kadinchey' by Pogo is another one of his genius remixes. What he does is he goes to a country, videotapes footages of everyday life in that country and does a remix using everyday sounds--stuff you didn't know was musical. A little boy talking, footsteps, the breeze. He is genius.

• And because Pogo is absolutely a love of mine, here's another one of my favorite remixes from him.  This has been really popular but just in case you haven't watched this yet, please do:

 

Monday Link Love: Another week gone too fast and starting again!

It's Monday and I know you need some lovin to jumpstart your week: Monday Link Love!

• Designlovefest discusses what she's learned about Pitching for your Dream Project!
•  On living an inspired life.
• Literary Drinks: 10 Famous Fiction Writers and Their Cocktails--although this might make you wish it were the weekend. Or maybe after-work hours.
• If you're interested at all in practicing calligraphy, here's something I found through Fozzy's facebook (!): A Handwriting Practice Writing Sheet you can download and print out so many times!

Have a fun Monday! W

Monday Link Love!

This year I promised myself I'd be a better, more responsible blogger. And I don't know about you, but I like starting off my week with inspiration. So here's a new series in the blog, which (hopefully) I'll post up every Monday. Here's to starting my week, and your week, with inspiration and creativity!

• Garance Dore's blogging philosophy/ business model is such an inspiration! Believe in the things you blog about! 
• Nubbly's Twiglet's advice on jumpstarting your career. I heart her.
• More YES in your life!
• And lastly, this is an oldie but a bestie (not only a goodie!): Ecstatic Flailing by Keri Smith. I just thought I'd share that one here just in case you haven't read it yet because you have to!

That's it for now, have a happy Monday and have an even more awesome week! Love, W.