Recent Comments of the Facebook Status....

Recently, I had set as my status that I would love to live in Miami, California, or NYC or at least like to visit those places...I was then asked why on earth would I want to live there?! Sounded simple for me-- lights, action, and adventure! I do love my homewtown of little Akron, NY, but I think for me (and maybe every teen goes through this) I wish to go see what's out there!

Just look at New York City- The BIG APPLE - the center for theatre, fashion, buisness and interior design. A place so high end that a 500 sq. ft studio apartment can be up to $1200/ month and even higher! A place, where sleep is an afterthought; the city where it never shuts down, and is always going. Furthermore, you can get a very good job, if you are very good at your profession. Although it is expensive, just look at the joys you get to see every single day!



Oh yes the one and only Times Square. *sigh* The lights, the city noise, it is all so different from the calm, peacefulness here in the countryside. However, a visit at least would be so amazing! Now, maybe this isn't your preferred destination...maybe you, yourself, are more relaxed and love the countryside; the sounding of the squeaky porch door, the rustic decor, and the slow paced, little town feel. Both places are nice, I agree, but would it not be so much more exciting to live in a big city, that puts on a show every night?! I would like to think so...



Maybe these feelings are all but dreams and dramatizations; I confess, I have never been in the city before, except when I visited Chicago for only a two hour layover...I have heard how great things are, and the stars (literally and not literally), the shows, theatres, stores and stores!! :] But who knows, I might end up going to some of those places...at least, I hope...

The main reason I tell you all this, isn't for some "guide" as yesterday's post. In fact, it's totally different than interior design. You see, as I was cleaning out, I found an old manuscript of a short story that I had begun to write...It was nothing fancy but a girl nicknamed "Ellie" has to experience both the high-paced city of New York and the slowness of a little town in Montana. She has to go through a few different challenges, that I as the author am unsure about- like I have said, it is a novel, and is only in the beginning stages. Eventually, I'll post what I have to see what you, the readers think. See, just thinking about certain lifestyles triggers inspiration!! My hope is to someday be the cause of your inspiration!

Have a great day and remember the Lord loves you!!

Your Friend
Josh


P.S. Sorry I never said that yesterday :]

Turning a Cramped Living Room into a Modern, Contemporary Living Space

So I'm back, and guess what? It's been one day and I'm already inspired! I was reading one of my good friend's, Gina Miller's blog, and was so inspired by her interior design that I wanted to do the same. However, there is a set back-- I don't have the money, or the house as she does to renovate since I am so young; but if there is a will, there is a way. I have always taken an interest in real estate and so giving people on how to stage their home can be just as important to interior design! So here we go!!



So here is what the owner can do to help make this living room appear cleaner, warmer, and more enjoyable. (Sorry that picture is blurry, I tried my best) But if you can't see, there is a bookshelf, telescope, lamp and DVD rack to the left of the couch...and in order to sell, or even to help you personally with design-- the clutter needs to go! I actually think the red couch will work (just center it against the wall) I would then paint the walls a soft gray such as this:



This gray is going to work great with the red couch, because, since the red couch is such a bold color, the gray is easy on the eyes, and allows the couch to be the focal point, and not have competition between the walls. Also, to break up the honey colored floors, I would suggest a cream area- something warm, but not overwhelming...This Surya Area Rug, Mystique M-83 Cream is at Macy's--



Also I would take the dark tray off the ottoman and take all the clutter off that as well...Try and match it with the rug, so the room is beginning to look cohesive, instead of mix-matchy. So try a natural grass tray and put a small arrangement of flowers (soft element) or maybe even a few hardcover, and neutral books; Tip #2: Make things seen in a room functional! Design can be functional too! There isn't a lot of seating, so I would suggest getting a low, open chair such as this chair:



And for all those books and DVDs! I would flank the couch with identical bookshelves...and look for something more contemporary and not too traditional. Also, use white photo boxes to help hide all those DVDs. As Giana Miller's blog says-- to make a bookshelf sing try this:

1/3 books, 1/3 collectibles, 1/3 empty space




Lastly, I would find pillows that take most of the colors shown in the room such as the white, red, and cream, and mix them with solid color pillows of those same colors. and for behind the couch, I would take the previous existing newspaper clippings, put them in black frames ('cause everything looks better in black) and hang them, centered, between the two bookshelves and leave about 1-2 inches of space between each one, or make it look that it fills that whole space. I hope this helps!! And remember, design doesn't have to just look good, it also has to be functional and have an ease of use

First Day At It...

Well, I've finally made it here-- I'm now "officially" cool....Well, maybe cool isn't exactly the right word to use. What I mean, is that now, I, myself have a blog. You never understand how much work goes into a blog, unless you have one yourself. It is tough work! But I have taken this task upon myself to not only gain experience in writing, but to also look for inspiration. Yes, inspiration; no one may ever know what inspiration looks like, but once one has found it--it clicks. You see, I am a person who seeks out inspiration for everything I do; whether that be for art, music, singing, song writing, fictional writing, or even as much as actions- You name, inspiration can probably be found to be applied. Yet, getting to the application is no easy task, it takes hours of searching, and then hours of analyzing, but I'm always up for a challenge.

So, you may be wondering, "What's with the title?" Well, I have chosen, "One Crazy Life for One Crazy Teen" to show that I have many aspects; that even though I am a teenager, doesn't mean I can't be, or at least act like an adult. Some may (and in fact have) said that I am not the "average teen." Take it as you like, but for me, no matter how they meant it, I see it as people recognizing that I am different. Being different isn't bad either, in fact, it can be the strength that keeps a person going- and besides, what teen doesn't have a crazy life?! We teens are all so different, and are finally growing up and figuring out who we are! That in itself is a crazy task! Overall, I don't want this to be viewed as a teenager's blog, that isn't my point. I hope that this blog be more of a tool and guide for a variety of things...Life isn't just about a specific area, and being crazy doesn't mean you sit still. Instead, together, it can be a great help! Don't take me too serious either, I try not to be boring...and trust me when I say, I'm not the"average teen" because you will see that Josh W. is not your "average guy." Just look, a teenage guys started a blog-- that in itself should be evidence =]

I do hope you enjoy reading, and I will probably jump topic to topic depending on the post, unless I can figure this website out and organize it some how....Tip #1: Being organized leads to a organized life! I'll see you around!!

Your Friend,
Josh