FICKNISH

*I used Nick Fisher's original work to curate this personality piece.

Nick Fisher and I have some weird things in common, perhaps the most is that we are both truly kids at heart. A few years ago, we were in figure drawing class together with a nude model who was posing in the gnarliest position. She was on all fours with one leg lifted up, her #&@*$ staring straight at us. Of course, we instantly look at each other with comical excitement and struggle to keep our smirks from turning into outbursts of immature laughter.

Not many adults are able to tap into their inner child at a moments notice. But it takes a intuitively free imagination to see things differently. Fisher's raw confidence and talent compliments his rowdy optimistic attitude that doesn't allow for a dull moment. This kid is always on the go, making, doing, biking, brewing, designing, rapping and blogging. Recipe to success if you ask me...

One of my favorite endeavors of his was the Fisher beer taste test this spring. He had become a brewing fanatic and had saved 1 bottle from each batch, 19 total, he had brewed during his time in Eugene. A group of friends gathered around while he would explain the type of beer we could try next, my favorite was the coffee stout. He lives back in Marin County, CA now but his regularly updated blog has kept me connected to his world of inventions, creations and inspirations.

Like Nick and my Uncle always say, "only boring people get bored." When you really live up to that statement you'll find yourself getting a lot more out of life.