Anonymous asked: your not as cool as what you project. who you tryin' to fool?

gosh, can’t get nothin’ past you! (except which “you’re” to use, it seems.)

and for the record, i’m not “tryin’” to “project” anything or “fool” anyone. i’m just existing the best i can, and the rest is up to interpretation. or in your case, judgment.

Anonymous asked: You are a really good person to those that you currently "care" about. But for everyone else, it's as if they never knew you. Why do you only have room for a few people in your life at one time?

There are only 24 hours in a day. I get up at 5:45 am, leave my house at 6:45 am, start working at 8:30 am, leave at 5:30 pm, and get to the train station at 7 pm. By which point I generally want to die. So I drive 45 minutes to see Chris, because he’s my best friend and I love him and I need that comfort at the end of my days. And then 45 minutes back home to try and cram in more than 4 hours of sleep. It’s really just a matter of logistics - there isn’t time or energy for everyone, and also locations become an issue at times. That doesn’t mean that I don’t “care.” I do care. I care about Kristina and I care about Danny and Kerry and I care about Jeff and I care about nearly everyone I’ve ever interacted with. But life is about flux - people, interests, dreams all float in and out of each of our consciousness and priorities. I really wish there was a way to make clear that my lack of time to spend with people is not indicative of whether or not I care for them.

brizb-deactivated20120116 asked: It makes me sad to read these posts, where some people are writing rude anonymous things to you. In the spirit of counter-acting their harsh words and thoughts; You're fantastic. Keep doing what you're doing, cause you're doing it so well. # Sending some love your way # Hope this gets to you right when you need it

Fortunately I’m surrounded by people like you and Chris and everyone we love to fill me with sunshine when I’m running low <3 Thanks Breezer! Come play with us again soon :)

Anonymous asked: Do you realize that you are extremely selfish and ingenuine? You don't seem to give two fucks about anyone other than yourself. Time for a reality check

Phew, good thing I have you anons to keep me updated. Thanks!

thatiriestateofmind asked: aw man bummer haha, what wetsuit? and where do you surf??

It’s an O’Neill, 5/4. I can’t remember the name. Built in hood, and I got 7mm boots and gloves.

Long Island, NY! It’s hit or miss but there’s a pretty vibrant culture when it’s warm. Mostly Gilgo/Tobay, Lido Beach, and some of my friends go to Montauk pretty often, though I have yet to get in the water on a board out there. Eventually moving to Brooklyn and then I’ll probably lurk the Rockaways a bit. You!?

Anonymous asked: So I guess giving the middle finger is the new things you do? Must be because Chris Krieb does it alot...

No, moron, it’s because I have a tattoo on my fucking knuckle, and who doesn’t show off new tattoos? Hello.

Also, seems to me you thought you knew what was obviously the answer to this question, so why on earth would you bother asking it? Silly goose.

And, you know what? I quite like Chris Krieb, and the things he does.

Anonymous asked: It's a blank slate, all your problems from last year don't matter anymore,any resolutions for the new year?

+ I’ve eliminated a lot of the negative energy from my life and tried to maintain a positive attitude even when it’s not my first instinct - I plan to continue that.

+ I’ve also dropped or at least significantly decreased some of my…bad habits, and the results have been positive thus far. If they say shit’s bad for you, it’s probably for a reason.

+ I want to keep building relationships and connections, be willing to walk outside of my comfort zone a bit, go places where I’m not the leader or the expert. Further both my career and my social circles.

+ Learn. Adventure. Explore. Paint. Sew. Photograph. Surf. Climb. Skate. Travel. Save.

+ MOVE OUT OF MY HOUSE AND CLOSER TO THE CITY OMG PLEASE NOW PLEASE.

I guess my concrete resolutions are to not fuck up my relationship, become a competent surfer and a good longboarder, move out of my house, and generally remain a source of sunshine and positive energy for myself and other people.

anhaltdesign asked: heyy i think would like my other blog teamcantaloupe , mind checking it out? and if you like it would you follow? i just adore yours

Thank you thank you!

And, sure thing! Spikes and studs and smoke? Sign me up.