The pursuit of…

I thought life was a certain way.

You know: you wake up, you go to school, you eat, you play, you work, you study, you dream, you sleep, etc.

But it can be anything you want it to be—to a degree.

I am just now actualizing this in my mind.

Because my reality is that I have completed my undergraduate degree, and I have a job.

But that is not life.

Life is to be truly happy and to make someone else genuinely happy.

You know?

I just finished watching Little Miss Sunshine.

And for some strange reason, I crave sushi.

But I don’t like sushi all that much.

Perhaps there is some sort of visual tie with the yellow bus.

I use way too many ellipses.

Reason Why BFFs Are Irreplaceable #100

To: Tawny

This is a friendly reminder from your sponsor at Purseaholics Anonymous (PA) that you forgot to check in. If you are near any purses, put them down gently, count to ten slowly, then calmly exit the store. Do not take a second glance at the bags. Do not linger behind to smell the pleather. Just walk away. And remember, each day is a new opportunity to start afresh. Kudos…

CB: 1-630-776-XXXX
Fri, Jan 4, 5:41 pm

*EDIT

To: Tawny

Dear Tactful-Tawn, this morning after my breakfast, I ate a spoonful of Dolce de Leche ice cream. Then just now, I had a spoonful of Vanilla Swiss Almond! Fine two spoons. I fear I may be what is known in certain circles a foodaholic. Tell me, is there hope for me? Signed, forever-hungry-in-Chicago…

CB: 1-630-776-XXXX
Wed, Jan 2, 10:40 pm

From: Tawny

chicago, there is hope for you. seeing as i have to eat an entire cup full of ice cream not just a spoonful. signed your fattie friend in california.

CB: 909-856-XXXX
Wed, Jan 2, 10:53 pm

Wanted.

Dear readers,

WE ARE currently looking to fill the position of Best Friend Forever (BFF) as the former BFF turned out to be a Best Friend not-Forever (henceforth not-BFF) deciding upon graduating college to move back home to sunny CaliFORNICATION.

You must be Photoshop literate and have excellent photography/marketing skills. This position also requires that you have genius cooking abilities (a chef par excellence) and enjoy watching HEROES on Mondays.

Please fax your curriculum vitae, references and any other relevant documents to: 269-471-XXXX or mail:

Matthew Park
XXXX Rose Hill Rd.
Apt. PXX
Berrien Springs, MI 49103-1292

ATTN: BFF for Matthew.


Serious inquiries only. Skinnies need not apply.
Shawnimals lover a must.

Life objective

I tend to appeal more from passion than principle.

This can be problematic.

I do not want to be a decorator.

I want to be a thinker—a designer.

• To be creative—but not an artist.
• To make a difference.
• To facilitate change.
• To help define the aesthetic of a moment (values included).
• To be intentional.
• To be my own worst critic.
• To be meaningful.
• To be responsible.
• To like something.
• To be courageous.
• To be clever.
  

...to be continued.

...GREEN Day

My kind of GREEN/That’s not ‘write’

In reference to design, well, references:

Tawny (7:40:37 PM): i met with ullery today

Me(7:40:43 PM): cool

TA(7:40:47 PM): was it simple?

MP(7:40:52 PM): i still have to right my paper

TA(7:40:55 PM): piece of cake

MP(7:40:55 PM): this friday

MP(7:40:57 PM): as in tomorrow

TA(7:41:04 PM): tomorrow is thursday

MP(7:41:10 PM): the day after

MP(7:41:12 PM): tawny

MP(7:41:16 PM): don't make me feel dumb

MP(7:41:21 PM): i already know

MP(7:41:24 PM): i know i'm not smart as you

TA(7:41:27 PM): haha

MP(7:41:28 PM): or as creative

TA(7:41:34 PM): thats not true

MP(7:41:33 PM): but i've dwelt with it

MP(7:41:34 PM): made peace

TA(7:41:43 PM): i jus steal all my ideas

MP(7:41:51 PM): that's what i do!

MP(7:41:52 PM): with you!

TA(7:41:56 PM): haha

TA(7:42:00 PM): its called recycling

MP(7:42:04 PM): ah

MP(7:42:07 PM): that's why you're so green

TA(7:42:09 PM): before it gets cycled the first time

MP(7:42:13 PM): i'm a cyclist

An Ellen-filled Sabbath

With the opportunity to visit a historical site and turn in a signed brochure instead of writing a paper, I drove up to Battle Creek, Michigan to visit the Historical Adventist Village.

Did you know Dr. Kellogg (yes, readers, the cereal-maven) wore primarily white colors after discovering through research that plants covered in white cloths grew faster and healthier than those with others colors (and even compared to those without)?

And did you know Ellen G. White was 5’2” and under 100 lbs.?

Let me tell you: b*tch needed meat in her diet.

Y’heard?

I arrived at the location a little late but joined up with Jason and Mateja—which was a relief since the abbreviated tour on my end (the last stretch of theirs) seemed to last a really long time.

Afterwards, the senior-class-trip crew (plus Beatrice) came over to eat potato casserole and Andes mint chocolate muffins à la mode and watch a slideshow from the road trip.

I think I might cry in the summer when all my friends are far away.

But an unexpected text message from Nadine helps me realize that the future is not so grim with a sapphire engagement ring-clad Ellen in the (not-so-distant, much-much closer) horizon.

*EDIT

There’s a better version of my PUNK’D convo with Andrew: HERE.