===Douglas Joseph Zaideman===
(born August 1, 1986) is an American student at the Indiana University. Doug grew up in Wilmette, Illinois and attended New Trier Township High School. Upon graduation in June ’04 Doug began to work at a local Chicken and Rib joint in Wilmette. Throughout the summer of 2004 the phrase “Living The Dream” (L.T.D.) was commonly used by Doug Zaideman. This is presumed to be the origin of the most common phrase L.T.D. L.T.D is used today by many individuals in Generation Y to express their love of life by working hard, partying hard, and getting down. Currently Doug is majoring in Women’s Studies and one day hopes to own his own art boutique shop in downtown Wilmette.

Doug Zaideman has truly inspired many current collegiate students to use the phrase L.T.D. And this phrase is quickly becoming popular amoung individuals of Generation Y. He was recently interviewed the the Indiana Daily Student and the article captured the current and future usage of the word.