Hero in Progress

The Calm Before Big Change

I’m in a holding pattern right now—waiting on rental news, preparing for my Lean Six Sigma exam, and bracing for the chaos December always brings. This Mission Log explores the strange calm, the quiet anxiety, and the small moments of grounding that come before big change.

Mission Logs

Charting a Path Into Freelance Design (Without the Scams)

Between turning 50, moving, night shifts, and finishing my Lean Six Sigma course, I’m exploring what it might mean to build a freelance graphic design side gig—and confronting all the anxiety that comes with taking on a new mission.

Hero in Progress

Packing Up the Past: Making Space for My Next Mission

As I pack up the past and prepare for a new chapter in Calgary, I’m learning that progress doesn’t always look heroic. Between night shifts, long commutes, and a jumble of boxes, I’m making space—physically and emotionally—for what comes next.

The Ones Who Shaped Me

The Wheaton Effect: How One Hero Helped Me Unmask Myself

Wil Wheaton’s honesty and resilience shaped my voice, my creativity, and my healing journey. This is how his story helped me unmask myself.

Command Centre Update

The Journey Evolves

SuperMell shares a heartfelt Command Centre Update about the evolution of her blog — a return to authenticity, balance, and inspiration.