Saturday, November 2, 2013

My year. One word at a time.

It has officially been a year since I started a consistent journal. The entries are composed via email through ohlife.com. Each evening around 8pm I get a reminder from ohlife in my inbox (always with a past entry to reflect upon), and whatever I respond gets logged into their database. I have always liked writing, but it has never been consistent. Usually I'm only compelled to write when I need to unravel a difficult event or emotion. I have a dozen half-filled notebooks in my parent's basement. Inky, emotional deposits that I eventually leave behind once my life regains some balance.

The entries have always been available online, but I have never (until today) taken the time to log in and look through them in bulk. So here it is; the highlights of my year's online journal:


Note: The bulk of an average entry is rather boring, so I spare you with simple excerpts..

October 22, 2012

Monday

Jon and I stayed up late again listening to Ornette Coleman's Shape of Jazz to Come.

[thanks brandon!]

October 23, 2012

Tuesday

I am learning how to be a tough variety of human.

November 3, 2012

Saturday

About to open for Robert Glasper!

November 7, 2012

Wednesday

Mraaaaaaaw. I got picked up by a modeling agency. I don't know if it's worth it.

November 12, 2012

Monday

I'm happy for my brother. I think he'll do great things.

November 16, 2012

Friday

Beautiful. I sang one of Alan's tunes, Midwinter (with lyrics I added) at my grandma's burial.

December 16, 2012

Sunday

Wow. It's just been one month ago that I met with Muse [my modeling agency]. I'm going to shoot with an LA photographer in a week. Really excited to get to the point where I'm only doing exactly what I want for $. No more shit jobs.

December 30, 2012

Sunday

My day was spectacular. I practiced. Then did my first photo shoot with Paige Craig.

January 1, 2013

Tuesday

I'm moving to NY.

January 5, 2013

Saturday

I've been on a secret mission to abstain from alcohol and smoking (everything). So far, it's coming along nicely. I like having my dreams become more and more clear. It's perfect timing with my studies becoming more intense. I vow to guard my schedule with my life.

January 6, 2013

Sunday

Life is grand! 

January 23, 2013

Wednesday

I spoke with my brother on the phone. He's doing really well on the farm with Grandpa.

February 26, 2013

Tuesday

Fade to Light Fashion Show is tonight! My first modeling gig!

March 1, 2013

Friday

First time on the water with Maxx. Rowing is going to be an adventure.

March 7, 2013

Thursday

I had a delightful day with Celeste at the beach. We woke up to a brilliant sunshine, promptly canceled our many plans, packed lunch, and left for the ocean. It was beautiful and perfect and just what we needed.

March 11, 2013

Monday

I had a great lesson with Alan. He inspires me to be great, and accept nothing less.

March 19, 2013

Tuesday

I had a meeting with Muse today. I have been placed at RED NYC, a top NY modeling agency. They want to send me to live there in 6 months.

April 3, 2013

Wednesday

SCHEDULE

April 21, 2013

Sunday

A lovely birthday-eve dinner at Vibrant. Sophie made amazing food, and Celeste made a cake!

April 27, 2013

Saturday

I had a splendid time shooting for Dr. Martens. I met a bunch of great folks!

May 13, 2013

Monday

Sealed so many graduation envelopes for Celeste. Then I realized that I forgot to fill them.

May 26, 2013

Sunday

I thought for a long time that I wanted my craft to support my lifestyle. I have now realized that I want my lifestyle to support my craft.

June 8, 2013

Saturday

WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE 2013

June 10, 2013

Monday

I got on a plane for the first time in ten years. Flew to Seattle to meet with my cousin Mike for a little drive... to Alaska!

July 23, 2013

Tuesday

Day three at Port Townsend! Very excited to work with Anat Cohen. She is such a wonderful human being!

August 12, 2013

Monday

I had a fantastic time last night with Tom. We went to Rooster Rock state park and watched the Perseid meteor shower. We talked about a lot of things, and I deeply appreciate him as a friend.

August 20, 2013

Tuesday

I PRACTICED DRUMS FOR TWO HOURS!

September 30, 2013

Monday

Sitting in the airport. About to board my permanent flight to New York City. I'm about to take over the world.

October 9, 2013

Wednesday

I need to play the saxophone...

October 20, 2013

Sunday

First paid shoot!
At alchemical theater for Sandro Romans.




There you have it. A very intimate peek into the last year of my life. I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed experiencing it. 

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