The Fun Issue (v.11)

Volume 11 // The Fun Issue

contributors
EDITORS
Darnell Thomas
Mariah Romero
DESIGN
Mariah Romero
PHOTO
Saul G. Hodgers
Keynan Johnson
Amy West
Jennifer Carrillo
Brad Trone
WORDS
Anaiah Lupton
Marisa Esquer
Dequanna Alexander
Jennie Johnsrud
Cover Photography by Saul G. Hodgers | Cover Design by Mariah Romero
ILLUSTRATION
Alexandra Conkins
FOOD
Hannah Reiter
Andie Fuller

HELLO
HELLO
Happy Fall Everyone!
Welcome to the Fun Issue.
What is your version of fun? Is
it trying new things? Dressing
up? Getting into way too much
trouble? This fall, our contributors
showed us what their approach
to fun was. Whether it is
cooking something refreshing,
going on adventures, switching
up your fashion choice in
make up or wardrobe, these are
the things that bring us to a
joyful level in our lives and we
wouldn’t trade it for the world.
Enjoy.
Xoxo,
Mariah and Darnell

5 PRODUCTS
TO PUMP UP
YOUR DAILY
BEAUTY
ROUTINE

ESTEE LAUDER DOUBLE WEAR NUDE
This new foundation from Estee Lauder elevated
an old favorite of many. The design of
this cushion stick foundation marries foundation
and applicator into one! With a new radiant
formula, the foundation lasts all day long
while still leaving skin looking natural and
dewy and the cushion is created with beauty
blender technology to make application
quick, while still leaving skin looking flawless!
SMASHBOX O-GLOW
We are now in the age of dewy, glowing skin.
When trying to master a radiant look, powder
blushes just do not deliver. The O-Glow
is a gel based blush that will enhance any
look and keep your skin hydrated all day
long. What sets it apart from other gel or
cream blushes, is that it reacts with the skin’s
chemistry. Creating a custom color for everyone
that brings out their natural glow.
ETUDE HOUSE DRAWING EYE BROW DUO
When trying to achieve a perfectly sculpted
brow, often times we use a combination of
several different products. The Etude pencil
is dual ended and can help eliminate at least
one extra product. One side has a pencil,
slanted for more precise lines and the other
has powder, to blend out harsh lines and add
volume to sparse brows.
LANCOME GRANDIOSE LIQUID LINER
When applying liquid liner, it is always a
task to find the perfect angle and a stable
place to rest your elbow. Many people don’t
even tackle the beast that is liquid liner all
together, the new grandiose liner makes liquid
liner fun again! With a wand that can
snap into place at 35 degrees, it helps to give
more precision to any user!
LANEIGE TWO TONE LIP BAR
Gradient lips are nothing new, however every
season they seem to progress and change.
Something that has not changed though, is
that there was never one lipstick that could
give you the ultimate gradient lip. Which is
why the Two Tone Lip Bar is truly revolutionary
for anyone who loves sporting the trend.
Coming in over ten different color combinations,
the Lip Bar is comprised of two different
lip colors in rectangular bullet that gives
you gradient lips in just one swipe! This product
can brighten up any makeup collection.
It is so easy to get stuck in the same old
routine, especially when it comes to an
everyday makeup routine. It can be intimidating
to stray from a holy-grail item,
however these exciting new products can
make our favorite looks fun again!
Written by Marisa Esquer | Illustrations by Alexandra Conkins

FUN FOR THE SEASONS
Each season brings about its different elements
of leisure, bursts of creativity, defeat,
and evolutions in relationships.
Each person
identifies with a new
season differently and for
some it is hard to have
fun when the visual representation
of change is
prevalent in the weather
and nature. Each season
encopasses its own sacrement
or relic to symbolize
how the rotation of
the earth and the change
of seasons affect our
mindset and response.
The summer brings
about a fun, childlike,
recklessness, the heat
brings out the best in
some and feelings of
aggravation from others.
The aggravated response
is not somehow
worse than the feelings
of wonder some receive
on those warm summer
nights. Feelings of frustration,
and the release
of adrenalin and cortisone
can be focused and
used to problem solve out of a situation or
induce creativity and passion. For those who
find themselves overwhelmed by the heat
tend to be the same group of people, or artists
rather, that experience bursts of creativity
and an eagerness to release tensions.
Fall is an interesting season because it is a
visual representation of a death to nature.
As the trees turn, insects and small creatures
burrow under ground, the first glimpses of
cool weather leak into morning windows
and the sensation feels like a momentum.
Something is changing with great force, rather
than gliding into the next; as one could
describe spring to summer. Personally, I find
Autumn the most fun because I tend to find
new music analyze it deeper. I lean towards
fashion trends, and incorporate more layers.
I dream deeper and more vividly, and bask in
the cool breezes that sooth hikes, long walks
to class, and bike rides to my best friend’s
house. Autumn is also fun because the corporatised
holidays come in full swing, starting
with your favorite stores and shops full
of jackolanterns, spooky themed television
commercials, and halloween parties.
Winter sets in and the landscape and nature
expresses this death of vegetation that has
long taken place, and the loud silence grabs
your attention with cold air hitting your
face. We ever seek warmth. As creatures existing
just as the animals or bald aspen trees,
we search for this warmth metaphorically
Written by Anaiah Lupton

through fun and cheerful holidays, or quite
literally from the warm hand of a lover, hot
coffee or your favorite hoodie.
Spring sets in, the snow melts slow and
steady. The sleepy creatures awaken and
experience the refreshing rush of their first
sunkiss. For many, the spring is fun because
it brings hope of summer. Spring in some
states comes unnoticed, for others it is a
dramatic relief. Spring is for lovers and for
products of creativity, fashion, new releases
of music, and fresh vegetation is born.
I am one of those people who dismiss summer
and seek refuge from the overwhelming
heat; but this summer, seemingly for the
first time I had fun
“Fun” she exclaimed as she kayaked far into
Lake Michigan, looked down thirty feet into
the clear water, noticing the bottom and experiencing
the sensation of falling
“Fun” she exclaimed as she ran bare footed,
wild, and childlike, feet burning running
through sand dunes
“Fun” She exclaimed as she ate wild cherries,
raspberries, peaches and plums from the forest
she explored
“Fun” she exclaimed as the summer night set
in, staying up later and later, until sunrise
surprised us all
“Fun” she exclaimed as she kissed someone new

FALL IS AN INTERESTING
SEASON BECAUSE IT IS A
VISUAL REPRESENTATION
OF A DEATH TO NATURE.

Photography by Dequanna Alexander | Modeling by Tammara Ellis

BIG FUN
A Short Story by Dequanna Alexander
I couldn't breath. It was like someone had their
arms wrapped around my neck and I was gasping
for air. Actually, I could breath. It’s just every
time I’m bored, I feel like maybe, just maybe,
it is possible for one to die from such pain.
It was Friday morning and I was just making
it in from the club. I had this crazy headache
which was a simple reminder that I was coming
down from the two ecstasy pills I had just taken,
it was time for a nap. I pulled into my drive way
and noticed my moms car was still parked and
instantly became mad. The last thing I needed
while coming down was a "fuck ass" argument
with my mom but I walked in anyway.
As soon as I open the front door she yells
“Nola! What the fuck is this!?” She charged
at me with her phone in her hand that had a
screen shot of me topless.
“Mommmmmy.. Chilll…” I told her trying
to calm her down. “It’s not that big of a deal.
My bra was still on and it really was just fun.
Honestly I didn't even want them to take that
or post it.”
“FUN?! This is your idea of FUN!?” She began
to cry. “You’re so beautiful, why do you degrade
yourself so terribly? I don’t get it Nola,
please help mommy get it.”
I wrap my arms around her, pulling my high ass
together the best as I could, “Mommy, i’m just
young and me and my friends are just living. I
know most times you don’t agree, but we're just
having a good time, just having fun.”
Her tears quickly turned into anger as she
snatched away from my embrace.
“FUN?! You call staying out at night partying
with random men and women fun? That’s not
fun?! What would really be fun is if you would
stop picking up these barley paying gigs and
go back to college. You only completed one
semester and you did so great! Why..”
“I keep telling you school is not for me. I am bigger
than school. Mommy you don’t have to accept
me or my lifestyle because you don’t fund it. I just
ask that you love me mommy flaws and all.”
She just walked away. I didn't care, i’m use to
it now. It was really just another emotional
moment. After that moment, it took me only
a second to realize I would be doing a lot of
more explaining if I didn't go upstairs to my
bathroom and throw up. By the time I made
it to the restroom I was in a cold sweat and I
hated this part the most.
I laid on my bed after throwing up my guts,
and texted my girl Angel to see if she wanted
to get some blow and bud.

Text
Angie: hell yes. but so crazy because I was just txting
you to see if you wanted to shoot today babe as well
as get into some actives
Me: YESSSS omg love youu! On my way!
I caught an Uber to Angie's house. Once I got there
she ran me the details and I got straight to pulling
out looks from her closet. Angie’s mom was married
to some rich guy and they had a lot of bank so she
owned a lot of nice shit. On top of that her life was so
fun! She lived with her boyfriend who so happen to
produce music as well as sell coke, all she did was take
pictures and party.
“I already took some blow from Jeff boo, we good.
We just need bud now, maybe you can it that one
dude up?” She said while pulling out the bag.
“Yeah that shouldn’t be a problem.”
I texted the guy who Angie mentioned. His name was
Noah, and Noah had no problem with doing favors
for favors. I texted him a smiley face which was basically
code for “ill fuck the shit out of you for some
smoke,” and like clock work he replied telling me he’d
be there soon. Angie did my makeup and hair because
we were high and wanted to take pictures. We did
a couple lines, and took a few pictures and before I
knew it Noah was texting me saying come out.
I walked outside and walked to the car. I smiled at
Noah before I opened the door, when I got in he was
smiling back,
“You look pretty”
I smiled.
“Thank you it was for a quick shoot. I love the glitter
the most.” I said while pulling down the visor in the
car to look at myself in the small mirror.
“Me too..”
He said smiling while sliding his fingers past my panties
into my private areas catching me off guard, in a
good way.
My body started getting chills.
“Aw I really love when you do that,” I said with a smile.
I lay back, zoned out as he stick his finger in and out
of my girly parts. I started to breath hard, and smiled
at my refection the passenger mirror.
We pulled up to a house that was for sale. I got in the
back seat and so did he. He took off my clothes and I
kissed him on the neck. Usually the sex is quick, but
tonight it was good and somehow passionate. What
was more shocking was that we came together, which
is why I’m so happy we were using protection. No
babies, no time soon.
After finishing up, we moved from the back to the
front seats, Noah gave me a zip lock bag full of weed
and a cigar and told me roll up. I did.
“That’s for you, Nola.”
“What?! All this weed?!” I asked him in surprise. Usually
he gives me an eighth or six grams, atlas, never
this much.
“Yes, I really like you. Your fun, and you’re always
down. Plus, I hit a lick and I decided to share the love.”

“Aw, wow. This is nice, thanks.”
“You’re welcome.” He replied rubbing hands through
my hair.
Noah began telling me how beautiful he thought I
was and how I should take my modeling and design
career more serious. For the first time ever in a long
time, I opened up to someone and told them about
my dreams, my fears, my past and my future. But
as soon as i opened up, I quickly regretted doing so.
Noah told me what everyone else wanted to tell me
but was just to afraid. He told me I was addicted to
drugs and that I needed help but also that he saw so
much potential in me and my future. He told me that
because I was in search of fun and he always worried
about me getting into to much fun. I began to laugh
in his face. Who the fuck did he think he was, more
importantly who the fuck did he think I was?
I looked at him and changed my laugh to a frown
and told him to pull over really quickly because I felt
uneasy. As soon as he did so, I jumped out the car and
took off running. As I was running I began laughing
and not long after, crying. When I finally got out of
a daze, I realized I didn't know where the hell I was.
I was walking in the middle of no where, high as hell
and very confused. I didn't have anywhere to go, I
didn't have anything else to do, I literally had no one
to call; it was time to find some fun.
I saw a corner store and so I walked up to it. There I came
across two guys. I smiled at them as I walked in the store.
I went in and grabbed a water, some candy and a bag of
chips I’m sure I wasn't going to eat. I also got a pack of
cigarettes for what I was expecting to be a long journey.
I paid for my items and walked out. The older looking
guy said to me “You looking for some ye’?!”
“I mean… I have zero cash, but I have a shit load of
weed and I’m looking to have fun soooo…”
The two boys looked at one another. “Show us the
loud,” the younger looking one said.
I opened my backpack and showed them the smoke.
“Want to come with us,” both of the boys said.
“Yeah, I guess so,” I told them.
We got in to this car and they handed me a pack of
cigars to roll the blunts, I did so.
“I’m Nola..” I said breaking the ice and lighting up
my Newport.
“I’m Darryl and this is Derrick, we're brothers.”
“Nice to meet you both!” I said to them from the back.
“Hey so if you fuck with ye’ that mean you fuck
with the H?”
“The H? Like Heroin… uhm I was about to try it, but I
got afraid as hell, i’m scared of needles.”
“What about tonight? What if after you do a few
bumps and then let me shoot it in one of your ass
cheeks or something?”
I immediately laughed, out loud. “No way.. not my
ass. But because i’m feeling pretty bummed i’ll try it
out.” I said looking out the window thinking about
how high I would be on such a drug. I had heard
many wicked stories about folks getting hooked on

that shit the first time they did it, but I was
stronger than the average person when it
came to drugs so I didn't care.
I rode around with them while they made
drops and checked out hot spots around the
city. During the ride they gave me two Xanax,
I hit a few bumps, drunk some lean and on
top of smoked three blunts. The brothers and
I pulled up to some apartments located in the
downtown New Orleans area, which was not
quite the Quarters by Angie but close enough
for me to walk encase some shit I couldn't
handle went down. When we made it there I
was very very high and still don’t t know how I
made it. I got out the car, or at-least tried with
the help of one of the brothers.
While walking to the apartments one of the
brother said we were going to a party. Someone
opened the door and laid straight on the
sofa, I thought I was going blind. I was starring
into space for what felt like an hour before
Derrick slapped my arm and said “Wassup
girl? You bout it or what?!” I shrugged my
shoulders in a up and down motion which I
guess at that time meant I didn't care.
Soon after, they wrapped something around
my arm and then I felt a quick pinch. All I saw
was black. Before blacking out I heard one of
the brother say “Just take the bitch bag! Not
the weed the whole damn bag!!”
“Ok, but bruh chill on the drugs before she
OD,” the other said.
“Man, fuck this bitch. She said she likes to
have fun so here it is.”
Once he stopped pumping my body with
drugs, they both picked me up, carried me to
their car and dropped me off at the city park.
By then I was out cold and unconscious from
the drugs, they both thought I was dead. Because
they didn't know me they assumed I
was nothing or a nobody; just another fun
girl with no family or anyone to care for me
in the world.
The next morning I woke up in the hospital
with my Mom, Angie and Noah in the room all
the standing around me. I looked at my mom
and smiled. Soon realizing that I was the only
happy one in the room. Everyone's eyes were
red and no one looked as if they've slept.
“Nola, it ends today. The fun stops now.” My
mom said with a single tear rolling down her eye.

Photography by Brad Trone

MODERN FOLK WARE
An Interview with Jennie Johnsrud
Tell us about Modern Folk Ware! How did things get started?
A few years ago I went on a wilderness retreat and there was this weird moment
when I had to jump across a river and it became the perfect metaphor
for my life at the time. I came home and quit my retail job, ready to calculate
the risk of working for myself like I had to jumping across that river. I had
been a potter for close to 20 yrs, but the timing had never been quite right
to try it full time. In its broadest sense, Modern Folk Ware is about craft,
simplifying things and getting clear on what’s important to you. In a smaller
sense, it’s me making pottery and practicing living a quiet life.
Where are you from? Why did you choose to live in Santa Fe?
I was born and raised in Minnesota. After college, I completed an apprenticeship
in New York state and hit the road to find a place to live that would
be friendly to craftspeople. I ended up in Santa Fe briefly, but there was a job
opening at Santa Fe Clay that I really wanted so I stayed. That was almost 15
yrs ago . . I’m still hooked on the wide open skies, sun and incredible beauty
of New Mexico.
What made you want to start your own business?
Honestly, years of working for other people! At a certain point I realized that
as an employee I was showing up and working hard to make other folks businesses
happen, when I could also do that for myself. Believing that I could
do it was the hardest part.

What’s the best part of the job?
For me, the flexibility is hands down the best part of working for myself.
As a single parent I’ve struggled with traditional job schedules. Being able
to work from home, set my own work week or move things around as been
invaluable to myself and my kiddo.
Who inspires you as an artist/ceramicist?
Anyone who’s been at it for longer than I have. It’s not easy to figure out how
to juggle all the pieces of being self employed let alone a craftsperson, so anyone
who manages to make work and support themselves is inspiring to me.
Where do you find your style inspiration?
I’m all Scandinavian by heritage and my training was rooted in a Mingei
sensibility. The combination of the two continue to influence my work and
process, as well as aesthetics.
Do you approach your work with a sense of humor? If so, how?
I often joke with my clients that I’m a “recovering perfectionist”. If I didn’t
consciously take a giant step back from my work and let it exist separate from
my ego, I’d never make anything, ever again! That process in and of itself can
be (at times) comedic . . . carrying the load lightly helps enormously. I find
a sense of humor incredibly admirable.
Is there any music you listen to when working?
Oddly, I rarely listen to music. I find a lot of comfort and balance in quiet
space. Otherwise, I’ll try to double down on my productivity by listening to
business or entrepreneurial podcasts to stay motivated.

What is the most fun thing to make? What is your favorite collection
or piece you’ve done?
Teapots are probably my favorite . . they are hard to make so a successful
one is rewarding and always seems to have an unexpected personality. I also
recently made a vase collection that I loved and would like to do more.
What’s your favorite thing to do in Santa Fe?
Rest! Life is pretty full, so any moment I get to take a break is my favorite.
Santa Fe is a great place to unwind if and when you’ve got time. Riding bikes
or playing frisbee with my son are pretty high on the list as happy things.
What’s next on your plate?
A new website should be up soon, and then it’s getting through the busy
holiday season. The production can be nutz but you’ve got to do it to get
through the long winter. If anyone needs me, I’ll be in the studio!

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Photography by Saul G. Hodgers | Creative Direction & Styling by Adrie Lagarda | Makeup by
Neftali Camacho | Hair & Nails by Marina Rendón Salón, Ilse Mendez | Production Assitant,
Ana Karen Careaga | Photo Assistant, Paulina Lagarda Modeling by Sofia Martinez Escalante

Photography & Styling by Keynan Johnson | Creative Direction by Darnell Thomas
Modeling by Kayla Sandoval

Photography by Amy West | Creative Direction by Darnell Thomas | Modeling by Lauren Trujillo

Jacket by Dixie Pourpre

Photography by Jennifer Carrillo | Modeling by Deserae Sherie Martinez

Tequila-Lime Chicken Tacos with a Green Apple Jicama Slaw
Recipe by Hannah Reiter | Photography by Robert I Mesa

CHI
CKEN
TAC
OS
+
AP
PLE
SL
AW
What you need
TACOS
3 large chicken breasts
Corn tortillas
1 small onion quartered
1/2 cup tequila
1 tablespoon sugar
1 half cup cilantro
1 quarter orange
1/2 Jalapeno
Juice of 3 limes
2 Tbsp oil
What you do
For the tacos: Add onion, tequila, sugar, cilantro,
orange juice, jalapeño, lime juice and olive oil to a
blender or food processor. Mix on high for about
30 seconds or until all ingredients are pureed. Heat
2 tsp oil on high in a large high-sided pan. Sear the
chicken breasts for about 30 seconds on each side
or until brown and crispy. Add the tequila-lime
mixture, cover and simmer on low for about 15
minutes. Remove the chicken and shred it with
forks and return it to the pan. Continue to simmer,
uncovered for another 15 minutes or until
ready to serve.
SLAW
1 small Jicama peeled and jullianned
1 large green apple jullianned
1 cucumber julianned
2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
Juice of 1 lime
salt, pepper and cayanne to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
For the slaw: add jicama, apple and cucumber
to a medium bowl. Sprinkle cilantro, sugar, lime
juice and olive oil over top and mix with a wood
spoon until coated. Add salt, pepper, and cayenne
to taste.
Warm the tortillas in the oven or in a pan before
serving. Assemble your tacos and garnish with
cilantro and a lime wedge. Enjoy!

Recipe by Andie Fuller | Photography by Andie Fuller

APP
LE
CRU
NCH
What you need
1 apple
¼ cup peanut butter or almond
butter
¼ cup shredded coconut
¼ cup pecans, chopped
¼ cup chocolate chips
honey
What you do
Slice apple into thin rings.
Be sure to remove any of the
core and seeds!
Spread nut butter over one
side of ring.
Top with coconut, pecans and
chocolate chips and honey
CAK
ES
It’s that time of
year again, the crisp
morning air is here
and the lingering
afternoon shadows
mean Autumn is on
it’s way. To me, Autumn
is the perfect
time for all things
cozy. This time of
year I’m constantly
rewatching movies
like You’ve Got Mail
and Love Actually.
I wanted to share
some of my favorite
healthy options
to help make your
Autumn cozy sessions
sparkle and crunch.

APP
LE
CID
ER
MI
MO
SAS
What you need
3 ounces champagne
3 ounces apple cider or unfiltered
apple juice
Brown sugar and apple slices
for garnish (optional)
What you do
Get rim of glass wet and dip
into brown sugar mixture
Pour the apple cider into a
glass, it’s important to do this
first and then follow with your
champagne!
Garnish with an apple slice (or
cranberries if you have them)
Serve immediately!
These treats are a fun
way to use apples in
a different way but
still treat yo’ self! So
please, please do just
that! Pop in a film,
watch netflix or have
a friend/lover over
to talk about life.
Make them these
sweet treats and I’m
sure they’ll love you
forever. -XX Andie

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