Posts from November 2010
November 25, 2010
Snow day
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Vancouver is snowed under and it’s American Thanksgiving so somehow it’s made this work day suuuuuuuuper slow. I try not to panic and simply enjoy the time.
Here are some photos as of late.
I love you Vancouver.
Mir hosted a Singles party, where everyone in attendance had to be single.
Awww. That’s me + Mir = Friends FOREVER. No doubt.
Proof.
The girls are back in town! Safe! From Afghanistan!
It was Katie’s birthday. She wanted everyone to donate blood (didn’t really happen) and then attend a red-themed party at her house. Since Katie lives a sober life, she makes things fun in other ways. For example:
She bought these off the Internets.
They dissolve slowly on your tongue.
And then everything you eat tastes super sweet! Including…
Lemons, hot sauce, vinegar. But not chard. Chard just tasted weird.
A beautiful photo of Dutchie, the love and light of my life. If anyone thinks they can take that place in my life, I would like you to step up to the challenge.
Spending my days in meetings lately. Things are starting to percolate, but it’s certainly a slow boil. Like I’ve said, I’m working on not getting excited about anything until I know it’s real. Just trying to coast, stay focused, do my thing etc. How’s that for vague?
Off to eat Thai with Jesse of Salazar at a place called Bob Likes Thai Food. As Alicia Tobin just said, I hope Bob likes good Thai food. Anyhow, one of Jesse’s videos recently made it onto Stereogum’s videos of the week list and Pitchfork’s front page. That’s me namedropping.
Tags: Bob likes Thai Food, frooties, Jesse Savath, pitchfork, Salazar, stereogum
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November 14, 2010
As of late, part two.
Click here to read I’m a Good Story and click here to listen to the People’s Program Project.
Here are some images that of people, places and things that have made me happy as of late…
Dutchie falling in love with Michael. It’s not hard to do.
Sha-lin with funny ladies.
Actually, Sha-lin in general. I see the people who work there more often than I see anyone else in my life. The best comfort food in my neighbourhood – and I’ve been needing a lot of comfort lately. (Margeo and I aren’t actually that puffy-looking and red in real life.)
Squirrel face.
I’ve been watching a lot of this lately. Timeless genius, I say.
This documentary spoke to me in a timely fashion. Richard and Linda Thompson are two of my favourite musicians, probably in my top three, so to hear them talk about their creative process was incredibly inspiring and comforting. Try to watch this part of the documentary if you can, and better yet, purchase their albums “Shoot out the Lights” and “I want to see the bright lights tonight.” Both albums changed my life for the better. Dark, dark shit.
Tags: Golden Girls, I think it's going to work out fine, Lisa Joyce, Richard and Linda Thompson, Sha-lin delicious noodle place
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November 9, 2010
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That enormous cat right there is one of Dutchie’s tightest buds.
Sick at home, kind of restless, figured I’d post some photos of the last few days.
I went on a delightful 24-hour trip to Victoria…
Stayed with Marc Dugus. This photo, from his bathroom, speaks volumes about what kind of guy he is.
Went for a walk on one of my favourite beaches and had somewhat close to a religious experience. The divinely good kind.
Then I ate at my favourite restaurant of all time. Then I went home.
Oh, I wrote this for Canadian Press. It’s about Skateistan. Here’s a pic I took of Erika while I was on Skype with her.
That is it. Seriously. Slow news days.
Tags: J+J Wonton Noodle House, Sick day, Skateistan, The Canadian Press, Victoria
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November 1, 2010
‘Weener!
Holy crap. I am so glad I got over myself and did the Halloween thing this year. It was super good times.
For one, the Waldorf hotel is really spectacular. I wish I took more pictures of the inside because it’s really special. So exciting Vancouver has such a great, versatile new venue. It’s about time.
Okay, here’s some pictures of our costume…
Me posing as a model.
Katie shaking her bangs.
Katie had made an extra emblem so that we could recruit another member. Luckily, Randy was dressed up as a priest so he fit right in. He instantly became our leader. Katie was satisfied that one person knew what we were.
I’m bummed we didn’t take photos with our robes on. They were incredible. Anyhow. Other photos…
The legendary Paul Wong and his super hot young boyfriend (I’m assuming.) He had his videos playing in most of the hotel rooms. I really love his work.
Mr. Milardo went as Epic Beard Man, from the meme. Spot on.
Me trying to get a good shot of these awesome girls but failing.
Friends! L-R: Bec as Edie Sedgwick (you can’t see but she’s wearing undies and tights), Olivia as Amelia Earhard, and Louise as a Flapper
Cult leader and Clinton, whose costume I’m still not clear on. Katie thought it was the lead singer of Suicide.
Then I found myself in a some sort of sex room.
Anyhow. Fun times. And I think I’ve gotten over my extreme hatred for Halloween. Phew.
Today I went to Steveson with some silly girls…
Broad-shouldered scarecrow.
That’s some heavy shit.
This piece was called Winding Waves or something. It looked like an intestine.
Mel’s metal headband didn’t quite work out.
Mir thought this mini house was hilarious.
That’s it. Happy Halloweener!
Tags: Epic Beard Man, Fun times!, Halloween 2010, Katie Webster, Lots of positive adjectives, Louise Burns, Mel Karlik, Miranda Post, olivia mowatt, Paul Wong, Randy Grskovic, Waldorf Hotel
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