In the meantime.. getting organized

Mind mapping is a powerful graphic technique that helps us develop our project ideas.  "It harnesses the full range of cortical skills - word, image, number, logic, rhythm, color and spatial awareness - in a single, uniquely powerful manner.  In so doing, it gives you the freedom to roam the infinite expanses of your brain.  The Mind Map can be applied to every aspect of life where improved learning and clearer thinking will enhance human performance" (http://thinkbuzan.com/).

Using the tools of mind mapping, I am going to get organized and take action.  The mind map process fosters creativity and flexibility.  My brain is all over the place; my thoughts and ideas come to me very quickly and messy.  My brain needs freedom, color, image, and quick linking tools to stimulate it fully as I have artistic note-taking styles that include branching structures combined with sketches and keywords and doodles... AKA a mess.  Mind mapping will be my preliminary tool for organizing all of the content that will be in my portfolio as well as all of the tasks that I need to put on my "To-Do List."

As I started putting together my Mind Map it became pretty intimidating.  I didn't realize how exhaustive this map was going to be and it reminded me of how much work it was going to be putting together this portfolio.  I used an app that I bought on the app store called "MindNode," which very easily helped me to quickly add more branches as all of the topics and ideas kept flowing through my head.

Here is the current version of my mind map which includes: all of my projects and work I may want to include in the portfolio, self promotion/brand identity & resume info., my skills, relevant coursework that I have taken throughout college, and lastly my to-do list.