A "Very Special" Over the Weekend
I like how I make this post sound like some kind of Lifetime movie, like your best-but-troubled-friend ran away from home and everyone learned a dramatic, but valuable lesson in the end. No, what this post is about is far less dramatic than that. I got this idea from the blog Hiss&Hearse, it was my and Chris' 6 year anniversary on Saturday and along with spending the day walking the Public Garden and Newbury Street in Boston, I decided (much to his chagrin) that I'd interview him. Chris and I met in high school and it's crazy to think that we've known each other for ten years...it also makes me feel old! Anyway, on to the interview:
Name: Christopher Sharp
Age: 25
Location: Massachusetts
Occupation: Skate Nerd (works at a skate-shop)
Q: When, and where did we meet?
A: Well, I had seen you around a few times but I think the first time we met and were introduced was at Schouler Park in North Conway, NH in late 2000. I remember because that was the night I got my license and hit my first parked car and I think you broke your wrist skateboarding (both seperate instances). It was a big night for both of our teenage selves.
Q: What did you first think of me?
A: I was immedately smitten with you, those cargo shorts and and your skateboard in hand, how could I resist.
Q: What 10 words describe you best?
A: weird, lucky, driven, artistic, stylish, funny, loud, sleepy... (Julie:) I'll add energetic and stubborn!
Q: So when you're not working at the skate shop, what do you do for fun?
A: I seem to spend most of my free time thrift shopping with you, but other than that I skate and just enjoy the days.
Q: Do you have a favorite item of clothing? Where did you get it?
A: There are two pieces that I wear all the time. One is a vintage Brooks Brothers oxford shirt and the other is a tie with hearts on it. The shirt is from a thrift store and the tie is from you (note: the tie is also from a thrift store).
Q: What inspires you?
A: life, love, and the people around me.
Q: Do you have a favorite artist?
A: Right now it is Dennis McNett
Q: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
A: Norway, for the Black Metal.
Q: You're making me a mix-tape, what are the first five songs?
A: Whole Wide World by Wreckless Eric, Harvest Moon by Neil Young, Animal Farm by The Kinks, Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting by Elton John, Almost Ready by Dinosaur Jr.
Q: Is there anything else I should know about you?
A: Is there anything that you don't know about me?
A: Nope!
I hope everyone had a great weekend!
Chris' Clothing Notes: Jacket: Thrifted Ralph Lauren ($12), Oxford: Brooks Brother's ($5), Sweater: UO bargain basement ($20), Jeans: Altamont (from the shop), Shoes: Vintage thrift ($6).
My shoes: GAP black flats ($34)