Normal People

A couple years ago I was invited to a Halloween party hosted by a friend outside of my normal social circle. A normal university student rather than a commercial art school student. Aside from reminding me that I don't socialize well when surrounded by people I don't know this event taught me (or reminded me of) something else. Normal People are not like My People.

Several exchanges went like this:
Them: "So who are you supposed to be?"
Me: "I'm The Shadow Man from Disney's The Princess and the Frog."
Them: "Hmm..." or "What?"

My costume was met with enthusiasm the next night at another friends party.

Two brilliant ideas I had at lunch today

1. Guavacado
2. Genetically modifying avocado to have preservatives in them.

Laundry

Remember, when in doubt it is a far better thing to wash clean clothes than to wear stinky ones

On Being Observant

Have you ever tried to click a clicker pen and stabbed your thumb with the nib, only to realize it wasn't a clicker pen, you were just trying to write with the wrong end?

No? Me neither.

Social

Bars and clubs are not my natural habitat. I will occasionally go for my friends, but I probably won't stay long. I get sensory overload and start spacing out, or in some circumstances become physically uncomfortable. So if I leave early, don't take it personally.

The Old Alma Mater

It's kind of funny going back to your school to speak as a "Successful Professional." No longer are you an "Acquaintance" or "That Creepy Guy." Now you are a "Professional Reference" or even "Someone I Think can Hire Me."

Style

I want to become a hermit so I can grow nice long hair without being embarrassed about the intermediate phase.