Name: Mary aka Uncustomary
Sites associated with: uncustomary.org, @uncustomaryart on Instagram and Twitter, etsy.com/shop/uncustomaryart
Sites associated with: uncustomary.org, @uncustomaryart on Instagram and Twitter, etsy.com/shop/uncustomaryart
What is your life mantra?
"A little magic can take you a long way." - Roald Dahl
What are some ways you show yourself love and respect?
I keep a happy journal, documenting the wonderful things that happen in my life every day, as well as a self love bible where I artfully journal things I celebrate about myself.
Where do you find happiness?
Glitter, my cat, street art, mermaids, confetti, laughing, organization, color, snail mail, random acts of kindness, balloons, lollipops, root beer, magic, gift wrap, cheese, dinosaurs, maps, travel, adventure, the strange and unusual, Baltimore, whimsy, beards, stationery, friendship.
How do you show the world love, squadling?
I love to create interactive installations in my city that make people stop and pay attention to their surroundings. I also frequently do random acts of kindness for strangers and do my best to provide inspiration on my blog.
I feel like I've been blessed with a very joyful disposition and if i keep it to myself I'd be doing a disservice. Not everyone finds happiness so easily, so I feel like it's my job to spread it as far as I can.
I try to celebrate my friends and environment as much as possible. I add color to my streets with installations, performances, and my outfits. I just want everyone to smile till their cheeks hurt.
I feel like I've been blessed with a very joyful disposition and if i keep it to myself I'd be doing a disservice. Not everyone finds happiness so easily, so I feel like it's my job to spread it as far as I can.
I try to celebrate my friends and environment as much as possible. I add color to my streets with installations, performances, and my outfits. I just want everyone to smile till their cheeks hurt.
What advice do you have for your fellow squadlings?
Be appreciative. Be kind. Do what makes you happy till you fall asleep. Don't forget to play, laugh, and live out loud.
Let's talk more about what makes you happy. Some favorites are:
TV - Arrested Development, It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, New Girl, Broad City, Girls, The League, 30 Rock, Workaholics, Parks & Rec, Party Down, Human Giant, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Office, Upright Citizens Brigade, Stella, Boy Meets World
Movies - Amelie, Moonrise Kingdom, Tiny Furniture, Perks Of Being A Wallflower, Anchorman, The Little Mermaid, Mean Girls, Ace Ventura, Say Anything, Garden State, Finding Neverland, Big Fish, The Brothers Solomon, Beetlejuice, Zoolander, A Goofy Movie
Music - Jukebox The Ghost, Jimmy Eat World, Florence + The Machine, Spoon, Ke$ha, The New Pornographers, Beulah, Frank Turner, Andrew WK, Eve6, Brand New, The Shins, Rilo Kiley, The Head And The Heart, Robyn, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Matt Pond PA, Alt-J, Something Corporate, The Mowglis, all 90s
Food - Mexican, Italian, Mediterranean, Chinese, Thai
Oh, and of COURSE, we've just GOT to know: what's your favorite cookie?
Chocolate chip oatmeal raisin!