May 21, 2013
I've never been good with tact or disguising my words...so I had to think about this post for a while before I put it up.I don't know how to say what I would like to without this sentence: My heart is broken.I have been taking a few months to contemplate the direction the brand is going.The dealings I've mentioned in earlier post, they've been tough.The people,the emails, the letdowns,they seem unrelenting at times.In other words, the struggle is real.
My mother has been in a hospital for about a week and some change.She has been worrying about me.The late night sticker runs,road trips alone, sleeping in cars,she doesn't mention them.She never has, but her face has,and her body has.This is her second stroke.If you're not familiar with what a stroke is, it's when a part of your brain dies from lack of oxygen.Some people die from them,some go blind, others are paralyzed,and there is always the risk of another,especially if you don't take care.
I have never been able to touch people close to me.I have lost many a relation while striving to convince the world that they have the possibilty to change.There are hardships that we all endure as humans,and mine is not unique, but the pain is.It is impossibly demoralizing to want things for people and see them hit walls that you can't derail them from hitting.Whether it's kids I talk to about matchups and fundamentals that don't listen or more intimate conversations involving lifestyles,habits,even goals.Sometimes,you just can't help;people have to do it for themselves.
Having said that, I have been hitting a lot of walls while doing my darndest to avoid them.My mother has always taken her eyes away from her own well-being and focused them on me.She never scoffed at time spent studying toy packaging, or the endless nights of banging buttons learning Bison CC's ,reflies, roll cancels (yea,I'm old..so?).She just kind of let me fly around and do what I will with the hope that I would find my own light.Her goals and hunger,for lack of a better word,lie in me pursuing my own goals,we share a dream.
If you've ever seen my temper,you would know it's a radical departure from the character I normally exude.For the most part, I'm a happy go lucky guy and like to make people laugh while eating stuff..possibly helping out where I can.But I have two distinct trigger that destroy me to no end and make the worst person become real for a moment in me.They are : Injustice, and Confusion.
Right now, I am at a point, where I question what fair is.They world is not built on fairness and you would be best to disregard the concept while pursuing your goals.But it can be hard.It is not fair that someone that you care for so much is at a crossroads and you cannot help them.They have to save their own life.It is confusing to see someone in this state and never be able to make them or the people you care about most listen.It gives me rage to feel this way and to visit hospitals,familar walls providing both a shelter and a sort of captivity simultaneoulsy,become a place of uncertainty that you must frequent to function.These things can drive a person mad...if you let them.
That being said, I want you guys to know, I am struggling.I used to not share struggles.I thought they were too much for the fans and a bit distracting from the brand.However, I would like you to know, that for all the talk I give you.I live it as well.We all struggle for what we want.And this will be one of MANY hardships I foresee having to endure in pursuit of my goals.For all the sacrifice it has taken to get this far, there will be more...because I want more,and I will not settle for less.
So, with all of this ramble.There is something brooding from this.And I will need your help.It may be a little, it may be a lot depending on how you look at it.But,there is something I would like to make of this.It's kind of a special project, but I'm sure I will not be able to do it alone.Right now, it's just in my head, but I think if I can pull this off, it will be a big deal.No extra words beyond that yet.
As for the rest of the time, just keep doing what you guys do by reading articles,buying shirts,and stickers,pursuing your goals and spreading the word.But,be ready...like I said, I will need you...all of you.Otherwise,it won't work.Hope the rest of you are well. Much love and stay hungry until then. -h_h-
May 9, 2013
It's been a while dudes.Been working on some weirdness and radness for you guys and also taking a second to really address some health issues and random crud involving the brand.Forgive the little hiatus. But, it should pay off for you guys, just hang tight and keep rocking with us.
It's been kind of weird adjusting to the interactions that go alongside having a brand.There is a lot more to shirts than just making really good stuff and it's kind of a bummer when you have to learn and do everything all at once.
If you look at some pieces in the collection, they're kind of a subtle Nod to what we've been going through in the background while really pushing to do great work and keep quality people in the circle of HH.
If you can't tell, it's been a rough one, and the whole point of this release was kind of to just let go and relieve some stress.That Scrub Life tee was just an awesome Nod to going with what you feel and was inspired by listening to a heck of a lot of Tupac whilst soul searching.It turned out pretty darn good and the little details in the piece are something to behold once you get your hands on it.From the beanie to the boxers, there are all sorts of itty bitty Nods nestled in the design that don't overwhelm it, but compliment the piece just right.Random thing about it though, that orange makes me want an orange soda SO BADDDDDDDDD...so I can't look at it very long without buying one.First world problems I guess.
Funky Dealings was a long time concept come to life.It always seemed like a good idea to make a shirt for stinkers.We know them and live with them...and also smell them...haha.It didn't really come together until all these hardships dealing with people or "networking" came about.The lesson in the shirt is that if someone smells like a rat ,they probably are,trust your gut (and your nose) and stay away from that mess!
My favorite pieces to look at currently happen to be the Self Sponsoreds for sure.It was always an awesome piece and it just came and went,so a lot of fans missed out on it.Back in the day (before Funky Dealings),I didn't trust my gut and these two colorways that I thought looked best got ditched for the previous ones.So this is kind of an apology to those colorways (sorry Sylvester and Tweety) and a Nod to feeling confident enough to do what we feel with the brand/design.Speaking of....
I was told I don't do enough sneak previews,..that's kind of true and also not.I am not a fan of them.In streetwear,there is a lot of biting,brands big and small look for stuff to bite,tweak,or counter and call theirs..so it's weird to this day for me to give away free information to random people on the Internet.You have people that will swipe your entire brand concept,try to pack their envelopes like you,doodles,fruitsnacks,stickers,hashtags,the whole 9..I've even seen people start making the same faces as me in pictures!!!...they want to be you.So,I am sorry that stuff isn't always out there to see..but it's just not my thing being the small fry with the good ideas or the kid everyone copies off of for homework and tests...haha.Personal struggle I guess.But I will try to give you guys more tidbits on the Tumblr and Instagram.Also make sure to get on the mailing list.Stuff like hoodies and surprise releases come and go,we don't always reprint or re-release stuff either, so that is a super great tool to have a headstart and get a limited,high quality,well-designed piece of the HH randomness you've come to love so far.
Anyways,this is a little funky update fer ya's ...hope it explains some and helps out.Feel free to bug me on Twitter and Instagram (@hungryhuman), and we'll keep pushin'.Thanks to the fans rocking,repping,spreading,and supporting....we need you and this doesn't work otherwise.Try hard,Never Settle,and Stay Hungry. -h_h-
