Kalamazoo WaHOO

This past weekend was spent with VIP people in the very low key city, kalamazoo. A friend once noted that, "whoever came up with that name was having a good day." Each time i visit it feels the same as before, the familiarity is nice.

Heres a picture,

THE STRUTT radiates charm and coziness.

All Hale My Bests Birthday!!

Today, the best friend ill ever have was born. It took 19 years for our paths to finally cross, but when they did the collision was that of an explosive glittery firework. It was my first year of college and i was eager to meet everyone, do everything, and ultimately get into the most trouble as possible without getting arrested.

It was during this week i noticed a blonde haired boy in ALL of my classes. We were in the same department with the same schedule. A recipe for perfect catastrophe. During our friday class i turned around in my seat, stared directly into my targets eyes and crazily said, "Hey im Heather, we have every class together. Were going to be BEST FRIENDS."

After time, I later learned upon our initial introduction the best friend thought I was completely insane.

Those initial feelings were later confirmed through our friendship.

William has stood by me, picked me up, and fell down with me time and time again. I cant emphasize how amazing he is and how much I love him.

SO heres to you BEST FRIEND!

And i even drew you a picture....meet me at the ice cream truck?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILLIAM!!!

Breaking Up

This post will have more words than pictures...just forewarning you.

Last night a very close friend of mine was robbed and attacked outside of her apartment in Detroit. I feel powerless and cant help but be angry at everything. I cant even imagine how she feels. This occurrence triggered my personal reflection on my lovetohate relationship with this city.

Last year I blindly followed my roommates to our new apartment about 20 minutes outside the city. During the moving process I remember being HAPPY to leave. Within the past few months however I have MISSED being in Detroit and have even been looking into purchasing a loft downtown. This recent incident reminded me why I was once excited to leave and live elsewhere.

Over the past 1/2 year I have enjoyed jogging at dusk without worry. I can ride bikes with friends without looking over my shoulder. When I walk outside it is not a given that Ill be hassled. Oh the comforts and normalcies of "the burbs".

However, during this break from the city, like any fucked up relationship, I started missing it and wanted to go back.

Im sick to death of hearing the cliche "it happens everywhere, in every city, you just have to be careful, know your surroundings.."

Spare me.

I am so back and forth with this relationship. As of now, were in a HUGE fight, but by Sunday we'll be having make-up sex.

For all of you out there "saving this city", I applaud you. It needs all the helping hands it can get. And I cant help but think these saviors have a similar relationship with the city that I do. Its infuriating, but you keep coming back to it.

Your Dad

I was drawing a blank for something to doodle and a friend suggested I draw "her dad". I have never met him, but my friend is pure quality and I imagine her dad to be a rock star like she is.