Cold War Kids "Every Man I Fall For"
october 12
For my Print Production class, we are silkscreening shirts. He says we can do any design we want in 1 color, and do as many prints as we'd like to as well.
Some guy named Scott I met at the park the other day asked me what I wanted to do with Graphic Arts. I thought about it awhile and realized that I could do quite a bit. I am free to promote whatever I wish. This realization of freedom was empowering and a bit frightening. I want the things I promote to be of substance and meaning. I'm scared of misrepresenting or poorly articulating. I am not very good at any of these things. I want to do them well.
My friend Nikki gave me "Blue Like Jazz" to read this summer, and I remember sitting on the airplane on the way to Germany, the page blurring with tears, "The problem is me." I AM THE PROBLEM!
I am tired of hypocrisy, secrecy, apathy. I am tired of being defensive and hurt and hurting others. Change can only start with the individual. So, i'll wear this with hopes to promote a humble confession and sincere apology, that in my humanity, I am weak, but He is strong.
If you want one too, let me know.
3 comments:
Hey girl, send one my way to good 'ol Nebraska! I'm the first commentor, that deserves something right? I love, loved "Blue Like Jazz", spread it dear.
Hey Trina,
I love your blog, I read it consistently and I would love to wear one of your shirts! tell me if I need to pay for it or pick it up.. or if you want to mail it, send it to 1123 Francis Ave Walla Walla Wa 99362.
I read that book while I was in Honduras! A friend let me borrow it. Its good...this makes me want to read it again!
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