The Less Ordinary Life of Harold - Introduction

Intro

Are you as bummed as I am that you can’t fly? That aliens don’t exist but Trump does? That you don’t have millions of dollars in your bank account? That zombies only really show up on AMC and SyFy?

Well then you’ll be happy to meet Harold. Every once and again we will pop in to check on good ole’ Harry and see just what he’s got going on in his less oridinary- maybe even extraordinary- life.

Harold may be lucky to live in a world where superpowers exist, or where he’s suddenly asked to command a rescue mission into the jungle. Or its quite possible that Harold may merely have an impeccable imagination.

You won’t know unless you drop by and see what Harold is up to!

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Hi all! I have been toying with the idea of doing a semi-weekly-if-and-when-I-feel-like-it series about a guy that can sort of out-think the parameters of *ugh* reality.

Harold’s adventures are going to be loosely based on the concept of the fantastic meeting the realistic and how those two things might coexist within a certain context.

So here’s hoping you tune in as I get this new idea rolling. I hope you stick with me as Harold and his stories are fleshed out into something more substaintial.

As always, thank you for reading, sharing and enjoying my work. I appreciate everyone stopping by to read the crazy ideas that nest in my brain, and end up on the page.

Thank you!

- David

Rock Star Student

The below is an actual assignment for one of my 300 level college courses. We were asked to introduce ourselves to the rest of the class in a creative way...Since my fellow classmates didn't take the time to fully appreciate this, I thought I'd share it here...Enjoy!

The most non-traditional of the non-traditional students is David Scott, and Rolling Stone had the chance to catch up with him as he prepared for the launch of his Spring semester. We were able to sit down with the underwhelming undergrad himself and get his take on a few key questions:

RS: Not too many students name their Spring semesters David, why did you name yours, and tell us exactly what “B.Y.O.B” means?

DS: I think in order to fully commit myself to this semester, the serious student, artist, deep thinker such as myself needs a theme they can commit to, and maybe even aspire to. “B.Y.O.B.” is exactly that, it’s here, it’s loud, and it’s in your face. It’s so many things it defies labels. But if I were to put a label on it-and I’m going to- I’d say it’s contemporary…to the point that it’s retro.

RS: So it has something for every generation?

DS: Well, ya sure, I mean I’m a 36 year old student, with an awesome girlfriend and four occasionally horrible pain in the butt dogs, who got sick and tired of the greed and corruption of the corporate world man. I, I just said enough man! And then decided to major in Social Work, ‘cause like who needs money man?

RS: Wait, what? Sorry, let’s back up, what exactly does “B.Y.O.B.” stand for?

DS: Oh ya, sorry…”Bring Your Own Brain” It’s like who needs Google, or Wikipedia. It’s like getting back to the roots of studying- spiral notebook, pencil, textbook. And you know, just shut up and learn.

RS: Ok and when does “B.Y.O.B” drop?

DS: Oh, it done dropped! I mean we are living it right now, Spring 2017 semester has started!

RS: And you’ll be touring to promote “B.Y.O.B”?

DS: You call it ‘touring’ I call it ‘going to class’ but yes, I have some appearances planned.

RS: Now that we’ve got business out of the way, tell us more about the real David, behind the scenes?

DS: There’s not a lot to it really. I mean my goal is to make the Dean’s list every semester until I graduate with honors. Rock my placement at DCS through the stipend program and then build and position my brand so I can take over the world.

RS: And in a David-controlled world what could fans look forward to?

DS: Merchandising.

RS: Merchandising?

DS: Yes, I’m talking David Scott products in every consumer category known to humankind! Lunchboxes, non-smoking ashtrays, key chains, pre-flushing toilets, dry towelettes, energy drinks, bacon- flavored dog treats, mouse-flavored cat treats, hardhats, placemats—

RS: David-

DS: Doormats-

RS: David!

DS: Floor mats-

RS: DAVID!

DS: Hazmats-

RS: DAVID! Stop please, let’s get back on track?

DS: Certainly, what else would you like to know?

RS: How does Criminal Justice factor into all this?

DS: Batman.

RS: I’m sorry? You decided to Minor in Criminal Justice because of Batman?

DS: No, because I AM Batman!

RS: …That’s not true. Is it?

DS: No…but it sounds cool, eh?