Ivan Reyes artist/genius smartass

Have you ever met someone who just oozes creativity and humor? Well, let me tell you about Ivan Reyes, a true gem of a human being. Back in 1991, when the world was a simpler place (or so we like to think), yours truly here, the author of this blog, crossed paths with Ivan. And let me tell you, it was a meeting for the ages.

So, picture this: a small southern town, a lost soul from Los Angeles desperately seeking connection. Enter Ivan Reyes, the man, the myth, the legend. Angry Goth girl, stumbles upon Standard Records, hoping to find some Depeche Mode to soothe the soul. Alas, Ivan's record store was devoid of any Depeche Mode records. Shocking, right? But fear not, dear reader, for this was just the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

Despite the initial disappointment of the lack of Depeche Mode, Ivan and I hit it off like a house on fire. Ivan's sharp wit and sarcastic humor were like a breath of fresh air in the stifling small town atmosphere. It was a match made in quirky heaven. And thus, a friendship was born that has stood the test of time, whiskey, and questionable choices.

Have you ever met someone who is just so fucking smart that everything they touch turns to gold? Well, let me introduce you to Ivan. This guy is a design wizard, a creative genius, a mastermind of all things weird and wonderful. When I shared my idea about making some seriously weird shit, Ivan was not only supportive but downright enthusiastic. And let me tell you, having Ivan and his sexy wifey Amy on board has been a game changer.

Ivan is not your average designer. He's like a mad scientist, mixing creativity with a touch of insanity. His brain works in ways that us mere mortals can only dream of. When I asked Ivan if he would consider designing something for the humans, he didn't just say yes - he had 2 million ideas in less than 5 seconds.

And let's not forget about Kram-Puss, the pet toy for all Krampus lovers. Who do you think designed that bad boy? You guessed it - Ivan. 

Now, let's talk about the dickhead's creative genius, his offbeat sense of humor to his unconventional ideas, Ivan is a true creative force to be reckoned with. Whether he's cracking jokes or coming up with out-of-the-box solutions, Ivan never fails to support his friends and make them feel loved. I am one lucky bitch.

So, here's to Ivan Reyes, the amazing fucking creative human who brightens up the world.

SIDE NOTE: Remember the 90's? Every girl wanted to rock that 1920's flapper look, thinking it was the epitome of glamour. Little did we know, those over-plucked brows would haunt us for decades to come

I tweezed, I plucked, I waxed, all in the pursuit of achieving that perfect arch. But looking back now, it's hard not to cringe at the sight of our barely-there brows.

Fast forward 30 years later, and I still trying to grow back those poor, over-tweezed eyebrows. It's a slow and painful process, filled with awkward stages of unruly hairs and questionable shapes. Who knew that a trend from our youth would come back to haunt us in our middle age?

So, to all the young ones out there, take heed: those trendy fads may seem cool now, but you'll pay the price later. Trust us, those Raver pants were fucking stupid then, and even stupider today.. trust me