Carol Richer: Making A Life in Tulsa

By Shiqi Gong

Carol Richer, 62, came to my house for an interview.

I asked, "What makes you choose an advertising job instead of an academic job?" 

She replied, "As John Lennon said, life is what happens while you are busy making other plans. I choose this job for my family's benefit."

Carol started her own training company, Sales Training Plus, in 2005. She also met her third husband, Gammell, who was her high school. Gammell is a dentist in Tulsa, so she moved to Tulsa.

"People never know what will happen in the future, so we should be flexible in our lives," she said.

You Can't Take the "Country" Out of Tiffany

Tiffany James at the Buckaneer

Tiffany James, 26, is a Tulsa bartender at the Buckaneer at 11th St. and Harvard.  Although she has also lived in Portland, Ore., Tulsa has remained close to Tiffany’s heart. 

“Everything seems so much more relaxed here, and I like that about Tulsa…it's nice to be able to take a step back and just relax, and I feel like I can do that here.” 

She cannot deny she also loves Oregon, but Tiffany admits, “I’m a country girl and I’m from Oklahoma. You can take the girl out of Oklahoma, but you can’t take the ‘country’ out of the girl.”

Adam-Bobby Farman: Reinventing the Bow Tie

Adam-Bobby Farman: "A bow tie changes the whole outfit, it changes you."

By Grace Doyle

Everyone has a crazy dream, but not everyone takes the leap to go chase that dream. 

That's not the case for 24-year-old Adam-Bobby Farman. At just 18 and with only $100 in his pocket, Farman set off for New York City to be a designer. Now back in Tulsa for business, he's still chasing his dream, not as just as a fashion designer, but as a bow tie designer extraordinaire. 

Wearing a bow tie made of square mirrors, I could see he was destined for the Big Apple. Farman says he is going to “keep on keeping on [and not] let anybody get [him] down.” 

With his leap of faith, his eccentric bowties, and his passion, Farman might just make it.

Ashley Blake Loves Her Dog (and Tulsa)

Ashley Blake and her dog, Maggie Mae.

By Israel Avila

Ashley Blake loves Tulsa and her dog, Maggie Mae. 

What do you love most about Tulsa?

“I love that it's not too big and it's not too small—it's the perfect size. We also have a lot of culture for a smaller city and a ton of great areas around town.”

Although Blake loves Tulsa, she is moving to Florida in March to be with her parents.

What will you miss most about Tulsa?

“The people. Tulsa will always hold a very special place in my heart.”

Rachel Byrum: 24 Years of Life in Tulsa

By Kathryn Keenan

Rachel working the register on her nightshift at QuikTrip

Born and raised in Tulsa, Rachel Bryum has seen every side that this town has to offer: both good and bad.  

The 24-year-old has been working at QuikTrip for three years.

"Working the night shift in downtown Tulsa you’ll see some weird things. I once saw a guy get Tasered at 61^st and Lewis," she recalls. "It’s things like that—and people that steal—that upset me most.”

       
What does she love most about Tulsa? 

“A good view and the downtown lights on a warm night. That's one reason I’ve stayed in here for so long.”

Reuben Hill: A Change of Pace

Reuben Hill

 By Madison Price

Reuben Hill doesn't call Tulsa home just yet, but its the next best thing. Originally from Wister, Okla., Hill moved to Tulsa last year with a friend for a change of pace. 

Hill, 22, is an equipment operator for the Choctaw Nation Health System. He has two siblings in Tulsa, but heads to Wister when he’s feeling homesick. 

“In Wister you know everyone, but it’s very clique-y, he said. "If you aren’t from there, you don’t fit in. Tulsa is so diverse! People to meet, things to do, it’s so refreshing.”

Humans of Tulsa:

by Caitlin Pond

 20, is a student at the University of Tulsa. Brooke, a Biology major, came to Tulsa from Ft. Smith, Arkansas to work towards her dream of being surgeon. I caught Brooke on her way to lab class and asked her some questions about herself and her life in Tulsa. 

Wesley: Seeling Happiness at QukTrip

Wesley at QuikTrip

By Meghan McLaughlin

Wesley was born and raised and Tulsa. He works at QuikTrip on 11th. Although he finds the city somewhat boring, he loves it because it is home to his friends and family. 

His favorite thing to do is trying new restaurants and bars with his friends. His favorite is McNellie's downtown. He recommends going on Wednesday for three dollar burger night. 

His favorite piece of advice is "be with people who make you the happiest because life is too short to be unhappy." 

Humans of Tulsa

By Paige Patterson

   Kyle Foster is an employee at the Harvard Liquor Store and has been working there for the last five years. Born in Broken Arrow, he has been living in Tulsa since 1982, and says what he really likes about Tulsa is the people because they're so friendly.

   Very passionate about pets, when not working, Foster says he enjoys grooming dogs. Even in the store there are dogs roaming around and birds in the back.  "Working here is nothing challenging. I have pets all over and taking care of them all really takes up a lot of my time, they are my passion and outlet."

Hard Work Pays Off

By Rejie Shetty

Mohamed Boudhhir, 60, is a current Tulsa resident and has been in Tulsa for more than 2 decades. Mr.Boudhhir has an interesting take on life, according to him it's a full of surprises and often nasty ones however the ride is overall "pleasant" and "interesting".

Mohamed Boudhhir living another one of his days in Tulsa.

"Be aware, let life be your teacher. Starve for what you believe in and try o leave this world a better place,".-Mohamed Boudhhir.

In a life full of obstacles it helps to be wise and serious, you have to expect sudden detours and if your not careful you'll end up lost and astray. Mr.Boudhhir's take on life while certainly interesting could be applied and taken as a good creed for us all.

At The Beach: More Than Just a Pretty Tan

By Olivia Lyons

"The tanning bed is a warm cocoon for my thoughts, I also have a thing for the guy who works at the counter"  

   Rachel Kane, 19, a student at The University of Tulsa, finds time in her busy day to come to at The Beach tanning salon.

   Rachel has come to find that tanning allows her to relax and organize her thoughts, while also getting tan in time for the beach."I don't want to turn into a lobster over Spring Break", says Kane.

Lisa Meehan: Back to Tulsa

Lisa Morgan

By Mason Morgan

Lisa Meehan was born in Tulsa and then returned to Tulsa after going off to school at the University of Oklahoma.

“I grew up here, you know?” That's what she said after I asked her why she came back to her hometown after college. 

“Everyone I knew just wanted to get away from here but I love it here, why should I go anywhere else?”

Humans of Tulsa by Rachel Roberts

            

Mark Mumford in La Madeleine 

         Before college, Mark Mumford, a native of Rye, N.Y., could not even point out Tulsa on a map.  Four years later, Mumford calls Tulsa home.   

Mumford is a full-time employee at J.P. Morgan Private Bank.  “I don’t know how I landed the job,” he said, and continued, “I was wearing a wrinkled shirt with a button down collar, blue socks with black shoes, and I was a nervous wreck.”