Mar 22, 2015
Hey guys! As always, it's been a bit....sorry!
I have a habit of drawing up into the fetal position and crying uncontrollably a few months at a time just to keep my chakras pure and it can take a toll on the bloggage from time to time.But I hope you've all been well!
We've been receiving a ton of fan emails lately and they're not the kind I've been used to.The usual fan email says something to the effect of
-"hey love your brand,keep doing what you're doing"
-"hey,love your brand and despite not reallllly knowing anything about it, but hey I'd like to propose a business opportunity..!!"
or "hey I just saw this old shirt and I really want it! Give me that now, I don't care about space and time, I want that shirt!"
,there are other variations, but those are the top 3 that come to mind.But once again, the last round of emails have been none of those.
You guys have been reaching out lately just to see how I am.I wasn't really expecting that, but I guess a lot of people pay attention and can tell when something's going on...or when you suspect there is.
All is well in the world and continues to be, I've just been in deep thought.
This might sound weird, but I have to plan my thoughts out.Probably like someone on a diet cooks their meals ahead of time for the week? That's how I think.Otherwise the thoughts get jumbled and you forget where you were between videogames,pantones,and less fun stuff like admin or sending out emails.
The latest stuff hasn't been so great and requires a bit of extra energy to think about.Stuff like equality,justice,race relations in America, I don't know where they really fit in a streetwear blog run by a Street Fighter player with trust issues,so I let them stew until I can mangle them into something coherent.
I've had the luxury of having some really understanding fans reach out and just share how much HH means to them during all of this.To the point that I just felt I had to say , "thanks for being a fan".
You guys are all awesome, and you really encompass the brand.
I've always tried to make it a point to deal with people that are great or who would like to be and it shows when I get a picture of Will's bacon jam with an HH sticker on it, or I run across a fan photo or sticker sighting somewhere far off.
Authenticity is hard when you're dealing with the public and the masses.It's delicate enough for me to pause from time to time and just wonder what the heck I'm doing or second guess my words, so thank you for the kind words,concern,and comfort you've all given by supporting us and really trusting us to do what we do best: make cool stuff and share our collective stories.
This all mean a lot and despite it being text, I hope it comes across that we're grateful for you.I'm grateful for you.
So,thanks.
Talk soon. -h_h-
