It goes back more than a few years! I probably have content that’s around 10 years old on Xanga or Livejournal, where I first started blogging. The internet has evolved so much since I was introduced to it, and I have evolved along with it. It’s a natural progression from being a teenager exploring the web and using platforms such as the now defunct MySpace, to growing up a little bit and seeing that reflected in the way you portray yourself online. Growing up with the internet is strange because you can sort of “chart your progress” in this way, it’s all archived for you.

I’m not sure. I value my online relationships so much, but I want all of those relationships to extend to my real life as well. Some of them just can’t because we don’t all live in the same place. It’s amazing that you have the opportunity to connect with so many inspiring, talented, wonderful people via your computer screen, but in a perfect world I would want all of us to be connecting in real life as well.

No! But I’ve definitely liked someone more in real life than who they are online, which is troubling to me because I believe who we are online is just an extension of ourselves – so I don’t really like to draw lines between the two.

Having a crush on someone and being able to track and keep tabs on everything they are doing. The internet complicates romantic relationships for me – there’s more reading into things, more over-thinking, more speculation, more jealousy. I’m still trying to figure it all out.

I want to be able to hold someone’s hand through my computer screen.

If I don’t share it online it’s probably because I don’t care about it or like it. Even if I make physical work, I still want it to be somewhat accessible via the internet. For example, all of the zines I make are physical, you can purchase them but they also exist online for free. Access is super important to me.

I tweet about it. I make a video about it and post it on YouTube. I love to over-share. Maybe it’s a bit selfish but it never feels one-sided to me. Instead, it’s like an invitation for everyone to openly discuss their feelings if they’d like to. It’s immediate satisfaction. It’s comforting to know that other people feel or have felt the same way, in the moment. It’s like everyone is collectively rubbing my back. If that doesn’t work I’ll watch some Bjork videos or call a friend.

Soda water out of a glass bottle, the mall, very large mugs, when someone you really like favorites a tweet.

Mostly women, around the same age as me, maybe a bit younger than me. At least, those are generally the people I am relating to and responding to when I’m online.

Every day! My followers are my friends. The word “follower” is kind of bumming me out right now. Feels negative.

I do a bit of both! I’m based in Detroit, which is where I make the bulk of my work, but I get really restless and stir crazy if I’m here for longer than, say, a month. I like to travel, but with a purpose. Essentially I just like to be anywhere where I am busy and stimulated.