I wasn’t going to do it, but I did it.

I never feel my work is good enough, and it’s mainly because I feel I am spread too thinly and I can’t produce what I know I’m capable of. But at 5pm on the day of the deadline (11:59pm), something in me said: Just go for it.

So I did it.

I pulled together the images I was most proud of and added short explanations, not just to fill the space, but to give the viewer some insight into my thinking and process. I made quick decisions, stayed focused, and just got it done. I didn’t rush it; I just worked with purpose.

And then… it was done.

At the show, I was genuinely impressed with how my work looked on display. Even more than that, I was proud of how much of other pieces were showcased throughout the room. In a year where our cohort has struggled with attendance and collaboration, it meant a lot to have shown up and to have contributed something that spoke for itself.

The best part? After the show, three practices reached out to me. I now have two interviews lined up this week.

It was so worth it.