HIPSTER RUNOFF

As yall know if u follow my twitter profile, I had been having a lot of trouble fitting in at my high school. There are tons of minorities, and most of the white people at my school are really into hiphop or sk8r punk culture. No one really 'gets' me, therefore, they make fun of me. It has been a really difficult time, since I end up eating lunch alone, and even had my Scion keyed in the parking lot. It's really hard to be a MiSUnDeRsToOd teenager. :-( ...but srsly...

N e ways, I was fortunate enough to be accepted to my local community's magnet school for science, engineering, the performing arts, design, technology, social science & the arts. Basically, I have the opportunity to be in the presence of some of the most free-spirited, inspiring teenagers who are dedicated to the art of learning. Our high school really understands what it takes to turn a young person into a thriving member of society, some1 who will contribute more than just becoming some 'dead-end-fuckface in a deskjob', slaving away at his cubicle, working for some bullshit company that does nothing to make the world a better place.

I'm excited that they provided us with Macbooks, the ultimate tool that true artists use to change the world. Whether it is Photoshop, Ableton, Adobe Premiere, or even Microsoft Office (Macintosh Edition), Macbooks truly give you an opportunity that mainstream computers can't. I honestly believe that if you ever find yourself sitting in front of a Dell Desktop, you should look into 'offing yourself.' You are probably trapped in some situation where you aren't helping the world, and working for some one who wanted mad discounts on tons of computers ordered in the bulk.

It feels good to be in a new school. It feels good to be surrounded with an infrastructure that will truly enable me to do great things with my life. This high school will enable me to get into basically any college that I want to attend. It feels good to attend a learning institution that understands they can get some sweet PR if they invest in trendy technology for their students, instead of running lame commercials like community+technical colleges usually do.

Do yall own a Dell Desktop?
Does ur employer provide u with Dell Desktop workstations?
Did yall go to some sort of 'magnet school'/'school for the arts'/hi-level private school/prep school?
Did u go to some sort of mnstrm big-ass public high school?
How did it make u the person that u r today?
Are laptops still 'alt' or it is better to have a desktop?
Is Windows 7 the new iPhone?
what were u like in hi school?

I'm kinda worried about Am Appy. I saw this advertisement, and it wasn't a traditional ad of a 'hot girl' showing off her perfect alternative figure. Instead, the advertisement was meant to highlight what a great company Am Appy is bc they hire unskilled ppl, make them skilled, and then pay them above-market wages + give them a chance to wear Am Appy clothes at work + learn English +etc.

Photo via PSFK

Feel like they have already penetrated the entire alternative market, and realize that maybe it is time 2 start targeting more mainstreamers. Feel sad that the Am Appy authentic glory days might be over/might live 4ever. Just looking for simple clothes that don't brand me too much, but can still associate me with a relevant aesthetic. Not sure if there will ever be another Am Appy. Glad they came along, or all alternative ppl would still be wearing 'vintage' or maybe even 'trying to make THE GAP' seem alt.

Kinda sad that I didn't know there was a 'financial crisis' going on behind the scenes of Am Appy. Not sure how businesses work, though, so maybe 'mergers and acquisitions' are . Feel like 'such a consumer' sometimes. Then I pick up the 'newspaper' on the internet and read abt how companies are doing their best 2 expand and stay alive in a rapidly changing economy.