1. I've never felt a desire to meet the notable and influential people in my life. Whether that is influence for style, writing, music, art, success, and so on. Every time I did meet someone that I was in awe of at one point in my life (ie. David Crowder; side note about him: in the February 2004 Relevant Magazine issue, he wrote an article called "Fist to the Air," the inspiration for my AIM screenname, which consequently had people associate me with adjectives such as "angry" and "revolter" which was completely not the point but I kind of liked anyway; Kenny Choi; and David Sedaris), I unfortunately regretted the experience. The reason is because, in my opinion, people have different versions of themselves. And the version you like won't always reflect their real-life persona. As artists (whether you're an illustrator, model, designer, writer, musician, etc.), I think it's just a form of expression and not a rejection of self.
2. More so than the impeccably dressed young woman on the train, the man sitting next to her catches my attention: wearing a VISOR backwards, Ira Glass-esque glasses, get this- a pullover sweater underneath a button down shirt buttoned only at the very two bottom with a UCB Theater sticker on it, and a Monster energy drink at 8:20 in the morning. Wow!
3. Things I find the idea being extremely attractive in a guy but often find something eerie about the people who possess the following: an extensive collection of books-- most titles of which I know, following a solid list of intellectual, witty, and bookish people on Twitter, perfectly aligned musical taste, and a thirst for writing and alone time. Once I realize they possess these things, I'm simultaneously intrigued and freaked out. Mostly the latter. Then I think, am I just in love with myself?
