DIRTY DIGEST March 2023

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CREATIVE DIRECTOR ALEXA CONRAD

CONTENTS VILLAIN ORGIN STORY SCREEN PRINTS MASH @UNCLEWALT.ART @NOTYOURMOMSTHRIFTSUPPLY CHAT GPT OLIVE OIL CAKE @CAT.ILER 20SOMETHINGS BROCKTENDER ASPEN DAVIS REVIEWS JEANNETTE’S JEWLES E.T. LOVE STORY W+K+D MINI ZINE

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This month was hard but again I am beyond blessed to do this I am seriously having so much fun.

Hope this brings you as much joy as myself.

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"ChatGPT, an AI language model by OpenAI"

MY VILLAIN ORGIN STORY...

my friend jr had always been a trendsetter. His clothing brand, Clean, had taken the fashion world by storm. His designs and high-quality fabrics had won over the hearts of fashion lovers everywhere. JR REACHED OUT to MUTUAL FRIENDS asking for help PROMOTE HIS BRAND IN A MODELING GIG. when I approached jr about modeling for his brand, he sadly turned me away.

I was hurt at first, but then I realized that I didn't need JR or Clean to make my mark in the design world. In fact, I decided to create my own brand in spite - Dirty. I wanted to challenge the notion that people think being clean is always better and show that there is beauty and comfort in garbage and imperfections.

Meanwhile, Clean is still going strong changing the game in street wear, but I knew that my brand was just as valuable, if not more so. because of the authenticity and creativity behind it. think you to the guys at @dresscleanpls for keeping me in check. we are still good friends and plan to collab soon, sorry 4 the wait!

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MANSION APARTMENT SHACK HOUSE COUNT DOWN THE LIST AND ELIMINATE OPTIONS UNTIL ONLY ONE REMAINS FOR EACH CATEGORY.

SPOUSE: KIDS: JOB: MONEY: CAR:

Happy Birthday Noah!

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence language model that’s trained using data from books, articles, and websites. It can understand natural language and generate human-like responses to questions and prompts in seconds. You can think of ChatGPT as a machine that learns algorithms to analyze and generate responses based on the context of the conversation. It is designed to assist users with multiple tasks like answering questions, providing recommendations, and even engaging in casual conversations.

I will use chat gpt as long as it’s free and safe. I'm spending a fraction of the time gathering copy for basic instructions and simple text. I think it is useful for dirty digest only because, I am not a writer, I am an artist, I don't have time to think about and type out how to make ice in a ice box.

(I did use chat gpt to write instructions on how to make ice last month) This month chat GPT will make an appearance all through out dirty digest as i pick the brain of ai. I will continue to play around with all of the features and conversations but as of now, i am blown away by the creativity chat gpt brings to my own art. after i typed back and forth discussing segments for march dd I asked chat gpt if it wanted a segment in dirty digest and it said...

“ABSOLUTELY! HERE'S A 150-WORD SEGMENT ON HOW PEOPLE CAN BE MORE SUSTAINABLE EVERY DAY: In order to live more sustainably every day, there are a number of things that individuals can do.

One of the most effective ways to reduce one's impact on the environment is to consume less. This can be accomplished by reducing food waste, buying products that are made from sustainable materials, and choosing products that have a longer lifespan. Additionally, people can reduce their use of single-use plastics by bringing reusable bags, water bottles, and utensils when they go out.

Another way to be more sustainable is to reduce energy consumption. This can be done by turning off lights and electronics when they are not in use, and by using energy-efficient appliances and light bulbs. People can also reduce their carbon footprint by using public transportation, biking, or walking instead of driving alone. Finally, people can reduce their impact on the environment by being mindful of their water consumption. This can be accomplished by taking shorter showers, fixing leaky faucets, and reducing outdoor water use. By making these small changes in daily habits, individuals can help to create a more sustainable future for themselves and the planet. “

BLOOD ORANGE OLIVE OIL BIRTHDAY CAKE INGREDIENTS 1 cup blood orange olive oil 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1teaspoon baking powder ¼teaspoon baking soda 1½cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs at room temperature 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest

INGREDIENTS 1- Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9-inch round heart cake pan olive oil and line the bottom with parchment paper. Oil the parchment and flour the pan, shaking out any excess flour.

2- Whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.

3- Beat the sugar, eggs and lemon zest until very thick and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Slowly drizzle in the orange oil and beat until incorporated, another 2 minutes. Add milk and lemon juice. Gradually add the flour mixture and beat until just combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, smooth the top using an offset spatula and sprinkle the top with about 2 tablespoons sugar.

4- Bake the cake until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. let cool and sugar the top.

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THE DEFINING DECADES

Last month after brunch with my friends filled with lots of mimosas, I was questioned about starting the 75 hard (soft). If you haven't heard of this lifestyle challenge, you can familiarize yourself with a quick google search “75 hard”. I commented to doing a 75 soft challenge so my rules follow:

45 min exercise 3 full nalgenes calorie deficient diet Read 10 pages Take progress photo

Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise on most days.

Practice mindful eating, paying attention to your food and the experience of eating.

Sleep is essential for overall health and well-being.

All of which are very challenging and supposed to be life changing. It seems to be working but I'll update again at the end of the 75 days. I'll admit, I haven't read a book for pleasure since I was in 4th grade, so I'm feeling a mix of excitement and nerves. But honestly, it's been such a rewarding experience so far. Even though it's just 10 pages a day, I'm already learning so much from reading "The Defining Decades" by Meg Jay. This book aims to guide young adults in their 20s as they navigate the transition into adulthood by covering topics such as career development, relationships, and personal growth. It feels good to be progressing in my mind and make reading a daily habit. Within days I am talking about how I can grow my identity capital and reach outside my urban tribe. the rest of 75 is opening my mind to a healthier life style, im enjoying being energized, strong, and aware. I know it won't be easy, but I'm looking forward to the journey of growth and self-improvement throughout my 20s. i encourage everyone to read this book post grad when you are feeling lost about your life in your 20s.

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brocktails smoked Negroni BLANCO INGREDIENTS SMOKED NEGRONI BLANCO 1 1/4 OZ MEZCAL 1 OZ SUZE 3/4 OZ LILLET BLANC 1/4 OZ DRY VERMOUTH SMOKED WITH OAK CHIPS

INSTRUCTIONS SMOKE GLASS THEN STIR WITH ICE AND SERVE OVER ONE BIG ICE CUBE. GARNISH WITH A GRAPEFRUIT PEEL.

PUSS IN BOOTS REVIEW BY ASPEN DAVIS When my friend and I set out to see the new animated film, “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” we had little to no expectation that this movie would be any good. We decided to see it after some friends told us that it was one of the best that they had seen this year. That’s right, Puss in Boots.

I initially took this information as another sign of how films have gone downhill in recent years, and started bitching about how the bar is on the floor nowadays. As someone who clearly takes movies more seriously than most, I did not have grand expectations despite my friends attempting to persuade me otherwise. We even popped a few delta 8 gummies thinking that we would need a vibe increase to tolerate it. However, we soon realized that we were very wrong.

The film starts with a bang that catches us off guard, and within the first few scenes, I realize that the people might have been on to something. The humor comes in immediately and not the cutesy little kid humor that I was expecting, instead it was sharp hilarious lines that cut through the whole theater.

Everyone around us could barely contain themselves and we were the high ones.

It was obvious that this film is intended to be accessible to adults. One of the strongest indications of this was the surprisingly terrifying big bad wolf villain in the film. He is supposed to represent death and he lives up to his name.

This is where the films' innovative animation comes into play. It cultivates its own look through him using disorientingshots and colors, adding a maturity that I was in no way expecting. As the story progressed and as my friend and I started sobering up, it became increasingly clear that this film is something special. We laughed our asses off and only partly because of our lack of sobriety. Yes, it is not the most groundbreaking or inventive animated movie that I have seen, but the film does exactly what animated films were intended to do. To take a somewhat simple plot and enrich it with hilarious dialogue, strong characters, and inspired animation.

So don’t ignore the talk and go see it. Maybe you will also have an afternoon that surprises you.

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Howdy y’all, My name is Jeannette and my jewels are organizations working to make a positive difference in our world! The first set of jewels in this series will all revolve around the topic of drug use & harm reduction. In a dirty world we believe people should be free to do whatever they want and see a bright future in psychedelic science! Harm reduction gives us the tools to use substances safely & responsibly, so any org doing the work is an absolute gem in our book!

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This months jewl is Students for Sensible Drug Policy, an international youth-led organization committed to ending “The War on Drugs”! SSDP was founded in 1998, and now has chapters on over 300 campuses in 32 countries. Their moto “start making sense” speaks to their mission of creating a world where drug policies are rooted in human rights and harm reduction. Locally and on a large scale SSDP is fighting for policy change and played a large role in Bidens recent pardon for federal cannabis conviction. You can learn more about this in National Geographic investigates; Legsl Marijuana in America in whick SSDP is featured. Beyond Policy change SSDP leads a number of various campaigns working to change the narritive on drug use. Their progrsm “Just say KNOW”, a play on the imfamous D.A.R.E. line “Just say NO”, works to replace fear-mongering tactics with education, so that individules can safely make their own informed decisions. Another one of their programs “phychedelic Pipeline” connets students with mentors in the fast growing field of phychedelic science. You can learn about these programs and more by vising the website at SSDP.org.

LOCAL GEM ALERT! UNT’S chapter of SSDP was founded success! From changing school training to educational movie events. This local org has UNT SSDP’s founder Tristan months jewel; Decriminalize continue to work together

in 2017 and has had lots of local policy and leading Narcan nights, and guest speaker claimed it’s place on campus.

Seikel also went on to find next Denton, and the two orgs to lead the Denton community. To connect with the chapter, scam the QR code!

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Throwing tomatoes in the United States as a form of disapproval can be traced back to the 19th century.

At the time, tomatoes were readily available and cheap, making them an easy choice for disgruntled audience members to throw at performers they didn't like. Over time, the act of throwing tomatoes has become a popular way to express dissatisfaction, not just in the performing arts but also in politics and other public events.

Today, it's often seen as a harmless way to express dissent, and many people use it as a form of comedic relief or performance art rather than a serious protest.

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BE DIRTY IN WHAT YOU DO EVERYDAY. if you’re reading this,

print is not dead.

1. Fold the paper in half hamburger style along the red line (so the two shorter edges meet) then create a crisp fold.

2. Unfold the paper, and fold it in half hot dog style along the red line (so the two longer edges meet) and crease another crisp fold.

3. while keeping the paper folded, fold again in a hot dog style, make another crisp fold.

4. Unfold and cut along the yellow line.

5. while the paper is flat, pinch the the edges in creating a plus shape.

6. Fold the front and back covers in, and you should be good to go.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR ALEXA CONRAD

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