Number One

Helvetica Life

We all try to make our lives fit some sort of aesthetic. The mold and form of how we want to live builds itself somewhere along the line. Although the desire to build something real and familiar and unique is always there there is some sort of general shape too it that is familiar and draws people together. It’s just the flow of life.

The Helvetica life tends to be concerned with a crisp, clean aesthetic. It even requires people that live the life to use words like “aesthetic.” There is an edginess to it which Mates of State and The New Pornographers create the soundtrack to. It’s a life where American Apparel and black plastic glasses define a generation. It’s clean, it’s smart and most of all it’s hip.

This life is my life. I love it. Honestly, I have put myself in some sort of life path and really enjoy it. My Choose Your Own Adventure of a life went through rockin’ and drugs and some how ended up somewhere in between Urban Outfitters and Ikea, all the while still listening to Feist.

There is some dissonance in my life; I am in the Army. So, this journal hopefully will reflect those experiences. Basically, I want to talk about a year away from organic co-ops and record stores and showcase what if in any way I change.

Luckily I can get Soy Chais with two shots of of espresso.

Stay tuned this one is going to be fun.