Yes, March is a slow month
I'm sitting indoors on this glorious day - happy that, even if I'm not out in it, it's genuinely warm outside. As I walked from the coffee shop to my work this morning, I took off my jacket and just let the warm air brush over me. I know it's still march - but spring is on it's way, dammit. To keep myself entertained when it's slow at work I take random photos like these.
I also work on silk screen designs - but, for now, those are top secret. As soon as I have something to show for it - I promise fancy photos.
I was reading a forum discussion on G-RAD about the definitions and implications of the word "hipster". It's a touchy subject, but one that I thought was well addressed by KMIKEYM of Urban Honking. I've always felt really uncomfortable by the word "hipster". Not because I did, or didn't, fit into the category, but more because it has always felt like a word that should, in it's essence, be very broad in it's definitions, but has, in fact, been used in a very narrow way these last few years. The idea that you should be able to spot a "hipster" seems ridiculous to me. It shouldn't refer to a specific style, or a choice of music, but right now, that's exactly what it refers to. Which is precisely why there has been this backlash to the word. But we can choose to ignore that, and instead focus on what the word should mean. To me, the word "hipster" should be about individuality - all the ways in which we distinguish ourselves, show our creativity, be bold, take chances. Yeah, that's a little idealistic, but not necessarily unrealistic. I think that Mike really nailed it when he said that "There is no hipster. The hipster is everywhere."
Now, in the spirit of Ultimate Blogger I have decided to satisfy my boredom with a few self portraits. Self indulgent? You bet.
As a side note - I've officially made an appointment for my toe. Just in case any of you loyal readers (Hi, mom) were concerned. By Monday afternoon this should be all figured out. I know, what a relief.
I also work on silk screen designs - but, for now, those are top secret. As soon as I have something to show for it - I promise fancy photos.
I was reading a forum discussion on G-RAD about the definitions and implications of the word "hipster". It's a touchy subject, but one that I thought was well addressed by KMIKEYM of Urban Honking. I've always felt really uncomfortable by the word "hipster". Not because I did, or didn't, fit into the category, but more because it has always felt like a word that should, in it's essence, be very broad in it's definitions, but has, in fact, been used in a very narrow way these last few years. The idea that you should be able to spot a "hipster" seems ridiculous to me. It shouldn't refer to a specific style, or a choice of music, but right now, that's exactly what it refers to. Which is precisely why there has been this backlash to the word. But we can choose to ignore that, and instead focus on what the word should mean. To me, the word "hipster" should be about individuality - all the ways in which we distinguish ourselves, show our creativity, be bold, take chances. Yeah, that's a little idealistic, but not necessarily unrealistic. I think that Mike really nailed it when he said that "There is no hipster. The hipster is everywhere."
Now, in the spirit of Ultimate Blogger I have decided to satisfy my boredom with a few self portraits. Self indulgent? You bet.
As a side note - I've officially made an appointment for my toe. Just in case any of you loyal readers (Hi, mom) were concerned. By Monday afternoon this should be all figured out. I know, what a relief.
