My heroes are the ones who have been there for me through it all. It takes a lot to be a true hero. You are my hero if you have always believed in me, and if you'll continue to do so.
My name is Ashley. My close friends and those who aren't close to me are welcome and do call me AshBo or Bo. Your choice really. I don't know many people who call me Ashley. It's usually Ash or one of the above. My favorite musician of all time is Regina Spektor.
I created WhateverLife.com; Yes, I am 17! I have had WhateverLife.com since I was 14 years old. It is my business and my life at the moment. I have lived a lot in the past three years and have only a few things to say about it. Life is unpredictable and it can never be understood fully. There is always so much to learn.
When I was fourteen and started WhateverLife.com; I never expected to go through everything I have gone through. I am a legally emancipated minor (so I am now an adult in the legal system)- I have bought my own home, I have added more pets in my life, been to Hawaii, San Francisco, New York, etc. I have been in a limo with my friends for the hell of it. I have endured a lot of pain and a lot of pleasure. I have developed the most amazing friendships (and just added on to the ones I have). I have laughed until I have peed my pants, and cried and let my friends hold me. I have laughed when it was inappropriate, and spoken to a huge room of adults. I have experienced photo shoots, and all day interviews. I have moved around quite a bit. My relationships have shifted. I have tried things and failed; I have tried things and succeeded. This has been three years. I have been introduced to beautiful music, and beautiful films. I have experienced new emotions and even more of the old. I have given up on judgment. I am happy with who I am.
I am quirky, witty, and funny. My life is so random though it may be hard to understand. To be close with me, you should have an imagination. I love to say "Okay, pretend our waitress thinks we're her grandparents" and have my friends agree. I love to pretend. I'm not crazy, then again; sometimes I think we all can be! Everyone's life is hard and complicated. Nothing in life is random, and loving is the greatest joy of all. I like to believe in the Lochness Monster, and listen to Indie Music. I like to jam to something screaming for a hot second and then rap something freestyle (or the latest hit on the radio). I like country music too.
I used to think I was a lot more complicated than I am. But truthfully, like I said we are all complicated. The key is figuring yourself out and the rest comes a bit easier.
I enjoy trying new restaurants, even though I am probably the most picky girl you will ever meet. I like feeling and I'm not afraid of touch. I love looking at art and even though I have certain types I do myself, I can appreciate them all. I really do love people, but sometimes I find myself nervous and shy. Other times I find myself having so much fun and being super outgoing. I am introverted, much less than three years ago though. I have been introduced to business meetings, taxes, lawyers and so much more. I have life experience. I plan to experience more. I do not drive. It's really amazing.
I have a pretty decent list of accomplishments in my life that make me smile, but I am very humble. I appreciate them in my head and I don't like to brag or steal spotlight. I am a well rounded person who loves seeing others succeed as well.
I am myself and though not perfect, satisfied. So do not be afraid to talk to me. You're not weird, or wait, if you are so am I. Please tell me a funny joke. Or a random word like "BAH" or "PUH". It will put a smile on my face. I am very, very easy to please.I AM the most random person you will ever meet. I will ask you weird questions (what if we see different colors?) and I will pretend to talk in a different made up language (like SimLish...you guys know what I mean!)- See with the pretending again. I'm a dork and a nerd and a philosopher. I am not as smart as I think I'm sure, but I did average a 3.9 in high school. I left my high school in 2006 (You can say I 'dropped out' if it pleases you). I have attended a local college to earn credits for my diploma, but I plan on just using them for my degree when I transfer this year. I plan on attending CCS in Detroit Fall 2008. It is beautiful and perfect for me. My best friends are living with me this summer and I cannot wait. It will be a challenge and a masterpiece. I hope. This has been three years. Life is beautiful and life is crazy. Life is hard and life really hurts. Life is indescribable, always.
Check out some press/publicity stuff below. Have more? Let me know! XOXO
» + Feature Article in Fast Company Magazine
» + Dolly Magazine (AU)
» + Crain's Detroit Business
» + The Detroit FreePress
» + Detroit Local News (2,4,7)
» + Seventeen Magazine
» + Been on ABC's The View
» + Yahoo's People of the Web
» + Live on CNN
» + DoshDosh
» + Mashable
» + Speaker @ Ypulse Teen Mashup
» + The Dallas News
» + Capricho (Brazil Publication)
» + Strut Magazine for Women
» + Sacramento Bee Newspaper
» + Bend, Oregon Newspaper
» + Hong Kong Newspaper
» + India Newspapers
» + Alaska Newspapers
» + DCRS German Newspaper
» + Texas Newspapers
» + Albuquerque, New Mexico Newspaper
» + Seventeen Magazine
» + CosmoGIRL! Magazine
» + Live on the Morning Show with Mike & Juliet
» + ABC NEWS.COM
» + PC WORLD/PCWORLD.COM!
» + Forbes.com
» + Crain's 20 in their 20's!
» + Entrepreneur Magazine
» + Woman's World
heyy. ive never talked to you before, but you seem reallly cool. I think it is amazing that with your website and how big it has beocme that you still choose to go to college and furthur your education in design. you deserve everything you have. congrats on everything <3
hey AshBo (: i just wanted to ask u hw do i make my addcomment button like yours. i've been searching many ways to do it, but i can't. can u pls pls help me ! thanks and pls do try and reply my cmmnt. :D
hey i love your website, it helps me make my profile what i want it to be. but i have one little question, can you have a section for cool photo graphs like of cool places and stuff. i think that would be awesome!
Ash, could you add my new account? http://www.myspace.com/luizacaminada.. I'm trying to add you but isn't work. Pleeeeease! I love to know your news x) Love ya! xoxo
