Hello, my darlings! Most months, I (the Confetti Monster) will interview one of our fellow squadlings to:
1. Introduce him/her to the squad;
2. Inspire us with his/her ideas of happiness and life and love;
3. Show him/her some love because, duh, all of us squadlings are just fabulous!
Plus, every Cookie of the Month will have a cookie creature designed just for them, so there's that.
So, without further ado, our VERY FIRST Cookie of the Month...
1. Introduce him/her to the squad;
2. Inspire us with his/her ideas of happiness and life and love;
3. Show him/her some love because, duh, all of us squadlings are just fabulous!
Plus, every Cookie of the Month will have a cookie creature designed just for them, so there's that.
So, without further ado, our VERY FIRST Cookie of the Month...
Name: Montgomery Jones
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Sites associated with: ThePulpZine.com, Sparksummit.com, TheMissinformation.com
What is your life mantra?
I have a few! “Embarrassment should never be a factor, ALWAYS go after what you want.” There is not a job, internship, competition, etc. that I won’t enter/apply to because I’m afraid I won’t get it. Even if I’m vastly under-qualified or don’t think I’ll be accepted, I go for it. The rest be damned. What’s the worst that can happen? They say no. “On to the next one.” Keep it moving. So you don’t get your way? Something better is coming. “Speak up when you see injustices.” Too many are too silent about what they see, I will never be seen and not heard. You’re gonna see AND hear me and not in that order. “Dress to impress (yourSELF)”, there are so many obnoxious quotes about looking your best...dress in a way that makes you happy; if that means pajamas? Do it. If that means a chicken suit? Do itttt. Finally, “you can’t go wrong with red lipstick.”
How do you show yourself love and respect, squadling?
I like to wear clothing that makes me feel pretty, as shallow as that sounds. No matter the adjective, I think you should strive to wear what you feel happiest in! So I try to look like a 1950’s school girl one day and a combat-boot-wearing, long-skirt-flowing girl the next day! Also surrounding myself with people that won’t put me down and instead will lift me up.
Where do you find happiness?
Reading a good book, Netflix binges, hiking in beautiful places, rain, the perfect temperature (not too hot or cold), traveling, meeting open minded people, and feeling accomplished.
How do you show the world love?
I try to speak up when I see injustices (and I see a lot haha), I volunteer for a lot of orgs, and I think of other earth citizens as my brothers and sisters. That is so imperative. We have divided ourselves by countries, religions, sex, ethnicities, etc. etc. We dehumanize anyone that is different than us. If we start thinking of everyone as our brothers and sisters, then we won’t hesitate in aiding any and everyone.
I truly don’t understand people that just go with the flow and are content. I’m not saying live in the sorrows of the world but educate yourself. Get outside of your own head and look around you. I want to make the world a better place because everyone thinks we have made so many advancements through technology and medicine but we still have SO many problems in the U.S. and in the world. Problems that I think can be fixed.
I’m an activist, a volunteer, and a member of the Catholic church but I love any and every religion or non religion. I use my activism to speak up for those that may not have a voice. I volunteer in many capacities. Emotionally it can be very tiresome but the invisible awards, the fulfillment, is what keeps me going. I’m a Christian so I try to focus on that when I’m feeling helpless. Christ keeps me centered, he is my King and I lean on him in times of need. The best thing about my faith is that I understand that it’s MY faith, I hold myself to my standards but I love learning about other religions. So while being a Christian is imperative to keep me going, I don’t judge others for their faith or lack of faith. We all have our own paths and if you simply accept that then you are already making the world a better place.
I truly don’t understand people that just go with the flow and are content. I’m not saying live in the sorrows of the world but educate yourself. Get outside of your own head and look around you. I want to make the world a better place because everyone thinks we have made so many advancements through technology and medicine but we still have SO many problems in the U.S. and in the world. Problems that I think can be fixed.
I’m an activist, a volunteer, and a member of the Catholic church but I love any and every religion or non religion. I use my activism to speak up for those that may not have a voice. I volunteer in many capacities. Emotionally it can be very tiresome but the invisible awards, the fulfillment, is what keeps me going. I’m a Christian so I try to focus on that when I’m feeling helpless. Christ keeps me centered, he is my King and I lean on him in times of need. The best thing about my faith is that I understand that it’s MY faith, I hold myself to my standards but I love learning about other religions. So while being a Christian is imperative to keep me going, I don’t judge others for their faith or lack of faith. We all have our own paths and if you simply accept that then you are already making the world a better place.
What advice do you have for your fellow squadlings?
“Think, travel, celebrate, charm, decorate, dress, live colorfully.” ~Kate Spade totebag but I think it applies to all aspects of life.
Okay, back to what makes you happy. What are some of your favorites???
Oh goshhh! So many. Okay so one of my favorite quotes is “She has a way with words, red lipstick, and making an entrance.” ~Another Kate Spade bag (I took a picture of all these Kate Spade bags in a book store in NYC).
My favorite books….it’s really what are my favorite books at the moment because they change so frequently but I’m really enjoying Jesus Feminist as well as the Shatter Me series. I’m reading a lot of comic books but I thoroughly enjoy The Walking Dead show and comics. Some of my all time favorite books are The Hunger Games series, Percy Jackson series, Bossypants by Tina Fey, The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, Going Bovine by Libba Bray, Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead, Speak by Laurie Halse Andersen, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series by Stieg Larson, The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, and Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell.
Tv shows….Veronica Mars, Shameless (american version), Parks and Rec, Supernatural (early years), Doctor Who, Orange is the New Black, Arrested Development (seasons 1-3), Firefly, American Horror Story (really only season 1 lol), and Freaks and Geeks.
Too many movies. Some of my favs are Let Me In, Stoker, Stand By Me, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Super 8, Heathers...etc. etc.
Lots of music! I’m all over the place.
My favorite books….it’s really what are my favorite books at the moment because they change so frequently but I’m really enjoying Jesus Feminist as well as the Shatter Me series. I’m reading a lot of comic books but I thoroughly enjoy The Walking Dead show and comics. Some of my all time favorite books are The Hunger Games series, Percy Jackson series, Bossypants by Tina Fey, The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, Going Bovine by Libba Bray, Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead, Speak by Laurie Halse Andersen, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series by Stieg Larson, The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, and Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell.
Tv shows….Veronica Mars, Shameless (american version), Parks and Rec, Supernatural (early years), Doctor Who, Orange is the New Black, Arrested Development (seasons 1-3), Firefly, American Horror Story (really only season 1 lol), and Freaks and Geeks.
Too many movies. Some of my favs are Let Me In, Stoker, Stand By Me, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Super 8, Heathers...etc. etc.
Lots of music! I’m all over the place.
And, finally, the question we have ALL been waiting for...your favorite cookie?
Right now I'm feeling Oreos and Animal Crackers (those are cookies, right?).