Alex: Whenever I think about how twenty years ago wasn’t the 80’s, it kind of freaks me out. I found this article that claims to have defined the 21st century in 100 photos. I had to check it out. As I was scrolling through the photos, I was able to reflect on the conflicts, triumphs and world changing moments that we’ve all witnessed and lived through together in the past fourteen years. These images speak for themselves.
Nik: Would you go to space if you had the chance?
Red, White, and the Blues
Alex: I’m sad. Actually, I’m just homesick, but being homesick makes me sad. So I guess that does make me sad. I just feel like I’ve missed out on so much back at home. My brother won State for football, broke his hand and got surgery, graduated High School, turned eighteen and is leaving for college at the end of summer. The list could go on and on. And I’ve missed it all. Even some of my friends are getting married, having kids, or getting their own places. It’s weird and
Coast 10 Clothing
Alex: My friends over at Lake Effect Films we’re shooting a video for a new clothing line Coast 10 and I got to come along and play! Check it.
I’m obessed with… Rita’s Water Ice
Alex: Holy freezeballs. Have you ever had Rita’s Water Ice?
Nik: Nope.
Alex: It was someone’s birthday at work and when it’s your birthday, you get to pick your treats. She chose Rita’s Water Ice and at first we were a little skeptical, BUT it was a treat straight from the heavens. It’s like if ice cream and a slushie had a baby. I want to pour it all over my face and body and have Ryan Gosling lick it off.
ASAP Science
Alex: I thought I would share my favorite YouTube channel. ASAP Science. I like to tell myself this is a productive way to procrastinate. The videos are only a couple minutes and they break down mind blowing science in a language that I can understand. They range from ‘The Power of Thought’ to ‘How To Cure A Hangover’ to ‘Lucid Dreaming’ to ‘What Is An Orgasm.’
Nik: Now I know that Tylenol is a bad idea. Mind blowing.
Alex: You’re welcome.
Nik: Thanks.
The Choice. Part Two.
MAY 8
Text from Nik to Alex: The 100 got picked up. Waiting to hear if they need a PA. Send me your resume right now.
Alex: I interview with HR at Epic tomorrow to finalize my start date! What do I do?!
Nik: Buy time.
MAY 9
Text from Alex to Nik: I told them I couldn’t start until the 15th. Have you heard anything?
The Choice. Part One.
MAY 5
Email from Alex to Nik: I need your advice! I got a job offer! Things at Warner Bros Records have been going well… so well that I was recommended for a job at Epic Records, as an assistant to the VP of A&R, as well as another A&R. I would have a stable schedule, steady pay and get to listen to music all day. It’s exactly what I wanted when I first started at WBR. I love music. It has been the love of my life since my first memory. But the more I write and learn about the writing process, the more I can’t see myself being anything but a writer.
I’m obsessed with… Cell Ceuticals Photo Defense Sunscreen
Nik: I will wear sunscreen, I will wear sunscreen, I will wear sunscreen… Why is so hard to put on effing sunscreen? As I make this my habit, I’ll tell you that I’ve tried so many and this is the best. I don’t break out or get itchy from it. I know we didn’t wear it much in Wisconsin because there are only like two weeks of summer there, but in Cali you get blasted ...
Goals Schmoals
Alex: Now that I have a script to finish, I’ve been focusing on getting my work flow down. It’s tough. I don’t know how some people do it. Some days I’m uber productive and sometimes I’ll go on a week bender where I do nothing besides breathe, eat and drink wine. Sometimes I’ll procrastinate by reading things about being productive. That’s how I stumbled across this gem. James Clear “Forget About Setting Goals. Focus on ...
Blah, Blah, Blah
Alex: Do you ever have those moments where people cancel plans with you and you’re totally okay with it? I had plans tonight with a friend, who’s not really a friend, he’s more like an acquaintance. He’s one of those people that you run into a lot when you’re out and you always say “we need to get together”, but then you never do. It’s weird. I used to be all about my social ...
