First Time Solo Living

Over the past couple issues, the zine has been informational with some personal anecdotes. But I have been going through some big changes, like living on my own for the first time. This has given me the opportunity to look inward and reflect on my personal style, my dislikes, and what I want from my life moving forward. I have set myself on this journey to get re-acquainted with Portland, the city I always called home.

Growing up, I never really got in the habit of venturing out or building a routine around the city I was in. Either we were never in the area for more than a year, or I was always sharing a space that was never truly my own. Finally moving into my first apartment by myself I can give myself the space to explore. This issue of the zine will be more like a journal on the up and downs of living on my own for the first time, while also digging into my wishlist for my studio. Going on this journey, it has pushed me out of my comfort zone. But after these several months I have learned a lot about myself, while dealing with some hard pills to swallow.

In this zine, I was fortunate to have a conversation with Portland-based interior designer and founder of Osmose Design, Andee Hess. Best known for her local design work on the Oaks Park Skating Rink and The Tomorrow Theater.