Shoot for (the) Thrill(s)

Well first I just walked into the little boutique shop because I’ve been having a thing for thrift and vintage shopping lately. And because apparently I’m one of those victims of retail therapy without even thinking about it.

All refreshed and happy from a walk, I was chipper and my eyes dashed about the store rather quickly, sizing it up as a place for charming objects. Cool little vintage bags (one was a carpet bag which I still deeply desire). And many random adorable creations in the way of clothes and jewelry. The girl behind the counter was on an iBook, and clearly busy, but that didn’t stop my incessant babble as I cam across more and more things which were darling. As I fell in love with various items, and kept yapping to her, she managed to get some words in about how these are all unique, handmade creations from recycled clothing. The dress I was holding was actually three different articles of clothing in it’s previous life/lives. Cool. And I wanted so many things, so minutes later I wondered out loud to her how she doesn’t just leave with all of it. She found it funny and said she sometimes does. And so I asked her how she got the job. Well if you’re ready for a barrel of laughs…

She IS the job. She’s two years my senior and she has already started her own creative business doing what she loves. And she kicks ass. Her stuff is wonderful, and even though I had no business buying clothes last night…I had to. And now we’re facebook friends and I’m luring her into the music scene. Hey, the Arts need to stick together, and I’m the Darling of all mediums.

And then today in my long plaid thigh socks and bright pink rain boots and black little dress and big black umbrella, I stormed into Wholefoods to get the weekend munches. There were many taster booths out, but I was drawn to the design of a totally sleek looking bottled product and its booth master. The substance was tonic, and I cynically thought in my mind how tonic is awful plain no matter what. So I inquired what the deal was and the Dumbo based genius said he started this brand because back in college his friends couldn’t stand how bad tonic tasted. So this tonic is all natural, with guava, and 60% fewer calories…etc. It was good stuff too.

When I expressed how impressed I was, and questioned how he did it, and isn’t it such a risky move. His response was “well so is going into a corporate job at some big-shot firm.”

Shizza!

Sheer admiration is what I’ve realized I have for young entrepreneurs.

It’s hot.

If you take the risk, and get successful with your mission…

I salute You.