A reintroduction
Introducing myself and a refreshed tanjennts
Jenn Chen
Writer & photographer with a penchant for chips. I'm endlessly inspired by my child-of-immigrants upbringing, culture, travels, food, and natural elements.
Photo missive from Porto, Portugal
An update in photos from my first day in Porto.
Don't write for others
First, write for yourself. Then, write for others (if you want).
Trying out a new work schedule
A later wake-up time and later bedtime has been doing wonders for my mood and energy
What plants have taught me
Lessons learned from many years of container gardening & a source request.
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The feeling of being fulfilled
Honing in on what makes me feel like I'm doing what I'm meant to do.
11 Things I'm still working on after 11 years of freelancing
A freelance-versary post! Every anniversary year is one to celebrate. Instead of sharing what I've learned, like I've done in the past, I'm sharing the stuff I'm still working on.
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Project updates
A new service is in its testing phase & a poll for a revised banner design
How do you ideate?
It’s time to simplify things
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An April recap
Mental health, Creative Sparks success analysis, Re:co & Expo, some good things, and some random things I want to test out
Rest. Relax. Hydrate.
In direct competition to "no pain, no gain." An essay on painful massages.
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The calm before the chaos
A missive from Portland