Archives for October 2015

- - - | written by Jason on 10/31/2015 | - - -

Saturday Morning Sprinkles: Halloween Edition

• Here's an old ebook featuring some Halloween-themed Kim & Jason comics! • This bowl of Jello worms is as brilliant as it is disgusting. • Looking for a good horror movie to watch tonight? Here's a list of 31. • What will you do with leftover Halloween candy? Consult this list of recipes for ideas. • This hilarious guide to Candy Trading by Ze Frank is just the best. Finally, some posts from around here you may have missed: • The Magic of Unscheduling • You’re Better Than Einstein …

- - - | written by Jason on 10/25/2015 | - - -

How to Be a Millionaire

Who wants to be a millionaire? Asking this to a group of adults is akin to asking a group of five-year-olds if they'd like to eat dessert first. Sort of rhetorical. Ever since I was a little kid, the idea of being a millionaire was very attractive. Richie Rich, Daddy Warbucks, and Bruce Wayne were all millionaires, and they had it made. Indeed, in our materialistic, consumer-driven culture, there seems to be a constant undercurrent that suggests if we could only figure out a way to become a millionaire — if we could just buy enough lottery tickets or put in enough time — life would be …

- - - | written by Jason on 10/18/2015 | - - -

The Best Thing About Art School

Drawing nude models in life drawing class and the fact that making a painting could be considered a final exam for a college course were memorable, but the thing I miss most about art school are the critiques. Although “critique” might conjure up the idea of an agonizing session of scathing judgement, it really wasn’t. After a week or two of busily working on a given artwork, we’d all stop for a bit, and show our progress to the rest of the class. It was fun to see what everyone else had been working on, even it was a little nerve-wracking to share your own work. How would it measure up to …

- - - | written by Jason on 10/17/2015 | - - -

Saturday Morning Sprinkles: Man of Yarn Edition

• The Geeky Hooker (Not THAT kind of hooker. The kind armed with a crochet hook.) crochets little superheroes and pop culture icons and leaves them out in public for "adoption." So neat. She considers herself "a healthcare professional by day, crochet ninja by night." A good reminder that you don't always have to make a job out of your passions. (Hat tip to Demilked) • How would you react if you stopped to smell the roses and found this? • Just love this quote from artist Dallas Clayton: Most of these animals are insane. An elephant? have a look at it! What a calamity. What an …

- - - | written by Jason on 10/16/2015 | - - -

We’re Looking to Hire a Chief Evangelist!

Are you a huge fan of our mission to annihilate Adultitis? Do get giddy over connecting with new people? Are you a go-getter with experience promoting things? If you answered yes to each of those questions, keep reading... We are looking to hire a new team member! We’re calling the position Chief Evangelist. Basically, your job will be to serve as an ambassador for our brand, working closely with us to share Jason’s art and other projects we’re working on with people who haven’t yet heard about Escape Adulthood — but need to! You will be finding, reaching out to, and …

- - - | written by Jason on 10/11/2015 | - - -

You’re Better Than Einstein

I read the other day that Albert Einstein didn’t know how to swim. And he was a terrible sailor, capsizing his boat so often that locals regularly had to tow him back to shore. It made me feel good to read that. I have never sailed, but I do know how to swim. It's nice to know that I can do something Einstein couldn’t and that he actually stunk at things. I spend too much time worrying that I’m not enough. I’m not outgoing enough, smart enough, creative enough, disciplined enough, thin enough, or faithful enough to accomplish my biggest dreams. I regularly undervalue my gifts and …

- - - | written by Jason on 10/10/2015 | - - -

Saturday Morning Sprinkles: Unbelievable Aquariums Edition

• I had no idea that there was such a thing as competitive aquarium decorating. There is. Check out the finalists from 2015 here. And I thought the bubbling treasure chest was cool. • Cheetahs are my daughter's favorite animal. The Cubs are my favorite baseball team. Needless to say, this is pretty much awesome. • This is a very useful article by Jenn Aubert: 5 Uncommon Ways to Keep Burnout at Bay. It's especially helpful for entrepreneurs, but applicable for for everyone. "Find Your 3" was the one I most needed to be reminded about. I tend to try to "Find my 13." • Further proof that …

- - - | written by Jason on 10/4/2015 | - - -

The Magic of Unscheduling

My dad used to build houses for a living. He believes one of the reasons for the prevalence of mold these days is that homes are being built so air-tight and energy-efficient, there’s no room for the house to “breathe." Our lives can be similar. They are often scheduled down to the minute, one day to the next, with no room to breathe. As a result, spontaneity is cut out and life gets stale and moldy. As evidence of its sinister nature, Adultitis likes to cast spontaneity as the enemy, a disruptive force that wreaks havoc on our perfectly manicured plans. But in truth, spontaneity is the …

- - - | written by Jason on 10/3/2015 | - - -

Saturday Morning Sprinkles: Peanutize Yourself Edition

• In case you haven't already seen it, you can turn yourself into a Peanuts character. Can't wait for this movie! • These vertical panoramic photographs of New York churches by Richard Silver are a striking example of how powerful a change of perspective can be. • Sometimes the rules that we follow seem completely normal to us, but will someday be seen as completely ridiculous to our kids. • Enjoyed these artistic interpretations of how various Disney characters would show their #DisneySide. (Hat tip to Jenna) Finally, some posts from around here you may have missed: • That …