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The 4-Year Mark: 3 Things I Wish I Knew Before 27
The 4-Year Mark: 3 Things I Wish I Knew Before 27
Holy bazookas.
Olivia Penero
Jul 9, 2019
Determined to Start From Zero
Determined to Start From Zero
I don’t know what it is about today, but it seems like I made a few major decisions in the span of 12 hours. Saturdays are meant for rest…
Olivia Penero
Jun 22, 2019
Three Years In: What I’ve Learned as an Employed Artist (and then some)
Three Years In: What I’ve Learned as an Employed Artist (and then some)
What a ride. Three years is no joke when you’re talking about a career you’ve had planned in your head since the first year of college…
Olivia Penero
Jul 9, 2018
Two Years In — When Ideals Are Far From Reality
Two Years In — When Ideals Are Far From Reality
Well what do you know — I’m already two years old at my current company, but the skills I’ve gained feel like something that would’ve taken…
Olivia Penero
Jul 6, 2017
All aboard the feels train.
“Yes.”
Olivia Penero
Dec 17, 2016
What It Means When I Say “I Love You”
What It Means When I Say “I Love You”
What makes love different from “like”? What is the distinction? Why is there a need to correct someone if they “like” or “love” something…
Olivia Penero
Nov 20, 2016
Wanted: Artist — Clocking 1 Year as An Employed GA
Wanted: Artist — Clocking 1 Year as An Employed GA
This article is an update to my post last year, which you can find here. Read that for context, then come back here and move forward, if…
Olivia Penero
Jul 2, 2016
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