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The Color of Life
January 31, 2007, 12:30 am
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In the 12months since I moved to Los Angeles I have had my share of odd experiences.  Almost everyday I see something or someone that makes me do a double take.  Tonight I had dinner at a restaurant in Beverly Hills.  I looked up at one point and there was Marlyn Manson at the table next to me in full goth make up.  Even when shopping at The Grove or strolling along the Third Street Promenade or most certainly walking the boardwalk on Venice beach there is always a multitude of sights and sounds to delight and amaze the senses.  Of all the places here I have found nothing can surpass the local laundromat.  I have had the privilege of washing my clothes next to a punk rock girl and her pet yellow python.  Then there was the homeless man who stripped down to his black socks and dingy yellow boxer shorts, but a few weeks ago I experienced the oddest of odd.  There before me was a small woman in her late 20’s dressed in a pink jogging suit and pink tennis shoes.  The part that struck me was that she had some 15 loads of laundry that night and every single item was a shade of pink.  You could not help but stare.  She had blankets, towels, sheets, shirts, pants, socks all tumbling in the dryers before her.  The longer I watched the more I wondered about her life.  Was pink all that she owned?  Did she buy everything pink or did she have to dye some of it?  What about her home?  Was it pink, too?  Did she have pink drapes and blinds?  Were the walls plastered with pink wallpaper or coated with pink paint?  I wondered if she had a pink car and if so, was the interior pink, too.  Later on the evening I learned that she had spent $35.00 on laundry that night, but that she did not own a car.  As I watched her stand on the sidewalk waiting on a taxi with her 15 loads of pink I couldn’t help wonder.  Was this part of some gimmick she had going?  Could she be a street performer?  Was she merely extremely fond of the color pink or was she just obsessed to the point of compulsive?

When I first moved to The City of Angeles I was certain that I would never be able to replace the friends or life that I left behind in Memphis.  I am not young, remarkably cute or even very smart.  I was prepared for the fact that I would have a very hard time making friends and finding my niche socially.  This Saturday night I am having a party to celebrate my birthday with about 50 friends.  This party is very important to me for a lot of reasons.  The fact that is about my birthday is not important at all.  This is my first real party in L.A. since I moved here last February.  I don’t have a lot of talents, but I do enjoy throwing parties.   When I lived in Memphis I was always planning parties, volley ball games, Saturday morning runs, dinner parties and social gatherings big and small.  It was this that made me who and what I was in Memphis.   It defined me and it was people remember me for to this day.  I love to bring people together.  It gives me great joy to be surrounded by friends old and new.  You could almost say that I am obsessed with it.   Perhaps that is the color of my life…party is the new pink.

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well enjoy just enjoy on whatever shade u’ll choose

keep it up! ;-)

   Sussy 01.31.07 @ 7:38 am

you do inspire me sean…a lot :) TY. Happy B-day

   Pseudo-Lunatic 01.31.07 @ 10:28 am

i can be your friend…

   Richard 01.31.07 @ 4:25 pm

looks like my laundry ;p.
Happy B-day Sean!Haffa rainbow day..not only a pink one..;)

   Nisa 01.31.07 @ 9:02 pm

u know when i saw a cutie picture with a blogs down below on my homepage, i have no choice but to click on because I’m always curious behind the image and the blog itself. so surprisingly behind the picture of a “he man” i saw a pink font used as a text. i was really struck to your blog.

   Cj 01.31.07 @ 11:16 pm

I’m sure this pinky little lady is just part of ur experiences. There are a lot more odd stuffs to witness in this world. My country does have “oddest of odd” stuffs ;p
HAPPY B’DAY Sean. Lets get the party started…

   - dAn - 02.01.07 @ 1:12 am

funny…but i love pink though!!!happy bday sean..whoever u are

   janice 02.01.07 @ 4:09 am

Happy pink birthday….you are really one of those people who can really express himself well in writing….

   Malou 02.01.07 @ 7:39 am

Sean, I loved your story. Being a writer I read yours and you write as if you were a writer. I pictured myself in your place. Curious about that pink woman. I question everything in life. Enjoy your party and your day. Someone who loves to throw parties has to have a wonderful personality.

   Claire 02.01.07 @ 5:58 pm

OMG! You actually took a picture of her laundry… did you also managed to sneak a picture of the pink lady too? Glad you found the color of your life. Happy Birthday!

   Esther 02.02.07 @ 3:31 am

Its pretty long..lol

   'AAA Vernon J 02.02.07 @ 7:38 am

Its pretty long..lol

   'AAA Vernon J 02.02.07 @ 7:38 am

Its pretty long..lol

   'AAA Vernon J 02.02.07 @ 7:38 am

happy bday sean! came across your blog and found the pink lady story really, really amusing. moved to LA a little over a year ago from up north so i somehow understand where you’re coming from. it’s fun here and the city grows on you — we are where we are supposed to be :). have a great, great party!

   Harmony 02.02.07 @ 1:14 pm

Great blog…enjoyed reading it! I’m new here in Cali also so I know exactly what you’re experiencing…it’s great isn’t it?

   'PIE 02.02.07 @ 3:48 pm

Great blog…enjoyed reading it! I’m new here in Cali also so I know exactly what you’re experiencing…it’s great isn’t it?

   'PIE 02.02.07 @ 3:48 pm

Great blog…enjoyed reading it! I’m new here in Cali also so I know exactly what you’re experiencing…it’s great isn’t it?

   'PIE 02.02.07 @ 3:48 pm

hi, sean first happy bday… i really enjoy reading it and everybody have a different fantasy in life. as long u are happy go for it coz life is too short… me my happyness is helping family and people… GOD BLESS…

   shinejane 02.02.07 @ 5:50 pm

Enjoyed your post. Happy Birthday!!

   Randy 02.02.07 @ 7:50 pm

Hi! I’ve been reading ur blog for a while now. (No i’m not a freaky stalker. Just someone who enjoys reading your work) :) Truly love ur friendly characther, especially your expressive nature for all things in life. :) May you continue to write beautifully & inspire others around you. (Note: ur entries make me laugh!) ha!

You’ll have a great birthday, no doubt bout that! :) Look at how many wishes u’ve had! ;) Take care.

Cheers!

   Dewinta 02.02.07 @ 8:16 pm

hello sean,happy birthday!!!
bring the pink on…i love parties…it’s my 1st time reading ur blog…i love it…i’ll be back for more. be blessed!

   ESPEE 02.03.07 @ 11:48 am

hi sean! belated happy birthday! im sure the party was really fun and hoping that ul find true friends in ur new place.. keep it up!
il be waiting for more blogs from u! i love stories of personal experiences! c u around!

   Robin 02.03.07 @ 12:50 pm

Wow, interesting pink story! lol I am from upstate NY and moved to Tennessee about a year ago, so I can only imagine what it’s like to go from Memphis to LA! Have fun on your birthday and best wishes to you in LA!! enjoyed reading your blog Sean, thanks!!:)

   April 02.04.07 @ 12:20 am

i love pink! everything i own must be in pink color ;)

   MynAmEisaLiN 02.04.07 @ 4:51 am

happy birthday… i greatly enjoy reading your blogs and i am learning from it. keep o writing… wish you the best in this world!!!

   aNnE 02.04.07 @ 8:53 am

wish i could join one of your parties. talking with you would probably the best thing there.. i look forward to it.. (wink wink). wish you all the best. by the way, do you know that you are soo cute??

   Alfie 02.04.07 @ 9:18 am

life is unusual sometimes…it should be like that to some people to make life more colorful, like PINK…enjoyed reading your blogs.happy birthday and more friends to come…

   laarni 02.05.07 @ 8:07 pm

first of all…happy bday…..wish u all da best and happiness in life…..dis s da 2nd time i came across ur blog…i find ur posts well written and very funny…hope 2 c more soon….take care….

   RzA 02.06.07 @ 3:17 am

Hey dude!!! odd??? seeing a lady in pink??? If you could only see this lady who loves green, I mean her all stuffs are all gree…. Yummy isnt it???

   melissa 02.06.07 @ 3:20 am

It’s not the color of the day.. It’s how you see life in hues and shades…

   Eughe 02.06.07 @ 6:12 am

“party is the new pink”.. i have to remember that! nice one!

   Bernz 02.06.07 @ 6:26 am

hahahah she’s not the only person in this world loves pink thing… wish you could see this quite old lady in purple trousers, shoes, sunglass, handbag and everything,,, and this very young gay in pink hair, earing, bangles trousers shoes and even the retainers in his teeth then the nxt day you would see him in yellow, then red, then…. i mean the pink lady in your place is not the only crazy and senseless person in this entire world. love in colors should not be as over acting as that.. peace men.

   jane 02.06.07 @ 6:31 am

Hi Sean!
You’re doing an amazing job by just blogging and with the comments that you get,it’s certain that you have touched a lot of people’s lives so i think that answers your question somewhere in your blog:you’ll never leave this world without knowing that you’ve made your mark. Anyway, I’m one of the many who came across your blog and found it interesting. Reading your blog entries,the enduring theme seems to be finding more meaning in your life. Sorry if I sound like psychoanalysing you but I’ve read somewhere that sometimes, the beauty of living is trying to figure out what you’re here for while reminding yourself that not everyone lived long enough to figure it out for themselves. So I think we’re still lucky! I can relate to what you said about struggling to find a deeper meaning into what you do but by just hanging in there, it’s your way of giving the world the finger and saying, “You can’t beat me!” (that’s a line from a favourite author!)Anyway, sorry for my ramblings but I just thought that I should drop you a line just because I too, have at some point experienced feelings of isolation, non-belongingness and the like. Sometimes, I still do but I keep on reminding myself this: the point of living is to make it mean something. In this vast septic tank, you find your own jewels (again, from a favourite author!)I wish you all the best. Keep on blogging…

   Jerome David 02.06.07 @ 1:57 pm

with this blog, i find you interesting. don’t know why tho. maybe it’s the color…

   ruby 02.06.07 @ 5:16 pm

That was pretty interesting story Sean. Very ’sex and the city’ esque…if that makes sense. Sounds like something Carrie would write. Keep it going man…

   wayne 02.06.07 @ 7:19 pm

keep it up..ur lifestyle..and ur remarkable way of bringing people together

   Eliza 02.07.07 @ 2:46 am

Hi! Sean belated happy birthday I really enjoyed reading ur unique story. If u go deeper theres a lot of meaning in our life.

   annie 02.07.07 @ 3:16 am

i know one who probably has 15 loads of purple, makes them remarkable.nice story =)

   Ellen 02.07.07 @ 6:28 pm

maybe she just learned how to do laundry and mixed white with pink….hehe….i love pink but not that much thogh…

   rhea cristina 02.08.07 @ 7:06 am

Hope everything is in the pink…belated happy b’day!!

   JB 02.10.07 @ 10:39 am

hi. just wanted to tell you that i like reading your blog, its honesty and depth. its the first time i saw your blog on the featured list… they shouldve done it sooner… anyway, keep on bloggin’

   yoly 02.11.07 @ 6:12 am

Hi there,
just want to let you know that I like your blogs…it is inspirational and always has a deeper meaning….

   Roselynne 02.12.07 @ 1:46 pm

HEY! I really enjoyed your blog. What a thought. It’s a wonder the things you notice every day. Thanks for sharing.

   Marvin 02.13.07 @ 1:23 pm

Luvly… Pink is fabulous. But, whatever is our colour, somehow it reflects who we are. Urs as I can see is full of life, full of colours. I hope there r more of u around. We’ll all be bright and smiling everyday…

   Efren 02.13.07 @ 2:02 pm

happy birthday, please show some party pictures

   Jeannie 02.13.07 @ 6:07 pm

hi sean. i would like to invite you and your friends to check my blog out. your comments would be appreciated..
thanks..
http://saudin.blogs.friendster.com/saudin/

   Saudin 02.14.07 @ 12:25 am

How do you drive so much traffic to your blog?
I am new to blogging and am trying to learn as much as I can.
Thanks,
Maggie

   Maggie 02.14.07 @ 6:30 am

that was really nice

   Vanessa 02.16.07 @ 12:22 am

that was a nice read.. keep it coming! ;)

   daNz 02.17.07 @ 4:31 am

Hi Sean,
I am bowing with admiration! You know how to party. Enjoyed reading your blog! excellent illustration to an excellent story! keep writing.

   Tommy 02.17.07 @ 9:14 pm

why didn’t you ask the lady about her laundry? i would’ve. :)

   kathleen 02.20.07 @ 6:03 pm

I love reading your posts.
Keep writing :) Richelle

   Richelle 02.20.07 @ 6:08 pm

hi my name is Nia…nice reading ur blogs.

   nia 02.22.07 @ 11:13 pm

Wow. i used to be a pink girl too…but i’m sure it wasn’t me you saw in the laundromat! hehe. gret bloggin…and belated happy birthday, by the way.

   Mae 02.23.07 @ 9:49 am

i’m such a typo queen :( ….i meant “great bogging!”

   Mae 02.23.07 @ 9:50 am

heya!
i was updating my profile but then friendster have to do their maintenance thingy so here i am reading blogs but i find urs particularly curious.So i had a go to read ur blog.What can i say? magnifico! haha.i dunno if dats how u spell it. Nweis, hav a nice pinky day! hehe ^^

   darsha 03.13.07 @ 5:46 pm

Hi,
Interesting one, the “pink story”. Remind me of a lady I used to know years ago, she was in her late 40s and a Barbie freak. She dresses like Barbie, her bed, her sofa, her kitchen…. Guess there’s a great similarities between her and your “pink lady”… peculiar…..

   Zaffir 03.13.07 @ 6:53 pm

the life is full of kinds of colors.when we were small,the color were simple and pure.thats a piece of time with naive,thats a piece of time with nicety.and just a simple and natural happiness.when we grow up,we realize there are other colors in this world,solid and nonobjective.the experiences we gain from the lives make us mature and tough.we cant be simple,cute and footloose.but as adults we have our own funs around this age.its another happiness we have got.so think positive,and live happy in your life,sean!!!

   cathy 03.21.07 @ 7:53 pm

welll…..just to say…..boring…..that’s all!!! and very cool!!!mwuahhh!!!

   angelique 04.12.07 @ 8:06 pm

hi sean i like your blog…i read all of it…i also get inspired of your thoughts…..keep on blogging sean!

   dondon 04.12.07 @ 9:05 pm

hello,its my first time to read on your story..it was so inspiring,thanks for those,i’ve learn a lot!
keep on blogging!SEAN?!right!hehehe..i think you were so bless, of an inspired mind..

   alyssa 04.12.07 @ 11:46 pm

nice pink!

   E L Z- 04.13.07 @ 12:14 am

hi friendster is in its maintenance check again….got so bored so i found myself reading ur blog instead..interesting and seems like reading sherry argov’s story( author of why men marry bitches),the presentation is spontaneous which makes the story good and effective.my life i think has so many colours,not rainbow though lol!coz they are hues,contrast,bright etc..its sometimes interesting,sometimes boring and sometimes i feel like the color is too much that i cannot define them anymore….but the only thing that keeps me painting or putting colors is the thought that there are a lot of beautiful colors to combine and to choose to make one’s life beautiful…..

   melanie 04.13.07 @ 12:45 am

Wow! dats pretty in pink i love for..nice as i read your blog i know youre a good writer.keep it up! ilove reading stories such as one of yours, here in phils i’d rather promote your column! mabuhay ka Sean!

   Jean 04.13.07 @ 1:18 am

really2 nice blog..
can;t resist it..
keep up!!

   sYaZ-aNa 04.13.07 @ 1:40 am

hi..
diz is my 1st time reading ur post..i love it..keep it up..u must be a nice guy :)

   'jEt' 04.13.07 @ 2:54 am

hi..
diz is my 1st time reading ur post..i love it..keep it up..u must be a nice guy :)

   'jEt' 04.13.07 @ 2:54 am

hi..
diz is my 1st time reading ur post..i love it..keep it up..u must be a nice guy :)

   'jEt' 04.13.07 @ 2:54 am

That’s nice.. It’s ok..

   Yuli 04.20.07 @ 6:27 pm

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