November 18, 2009
That’s Right
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It has been a while, hasn’t it? I have been busier than ever and out of town so no hard feeling, alright?
Something very exciting is scheduled to happen either this week or next so stay tuned.
No podcast for a while longer but soon enough. I’m co-organizing a storytelling night at Little Mountain with some really great storytellers (myself included) on Dec. 1st but I’ll promote that in more details when it’s a little more organized. It’s a-coming.
Ok, first off, our friends at Vancouver Is Awesome are doing a donation drive. Please consider donating ’cause they are, well, awesome. Very posicore, very community focused, very supportive. Awesome all around. Do it. Give them some money.
Next, we have some photos of my trip to NYC. It was very different than other trips – I was dealing with some internal emo issues, but luckily had some wonderful moments. Including…
Seeing my dear friend Sue and her wittle bacon-ette, Lucy. This wee little thing knows how to ask for crackers and drum sticks (as in the musical instrument, not the food) in sign language. She seriously knows how to drum. At 18 months. Not only is it incredibly cute but incredibly impressive.
Going to Rice to Riches, which is one of my favourite places on earth. I have a thing for rice pudding. They have a whole variety of flavours. It’s worth a trip every few years.
This girl is amazing. I spent a lot of time with her this time around and couldn’t have asked for a better host. I found myself at very interesting, happening events that I wouldn’t have otherwise. She also convinced me to get a $7.50 manicure, which was the best thing I could have ever done. (We’ll get to that.)
Rachel and David put on such a beautiful wedding. So down-to-earth and downhome and unpretentious. They held it at the Polanise Terrace. And while the Poles aren’t generally known for their exquisite taste (but those who have it, fucking have it,) the wedding made up for it in heart. And really, when it comes to a celebration of love, that’s the only things that matter. Here’s the beautiful, happy couple…
The next day they had a brunch for out-of-towners, which was at an authentic German beer hall. I was happy because there were plates of meat everywhere, and those were just the appetizers.
Then I stayed at a hotel called the Gershwin. It’s the kind of place that sells itself on its decor, but the decor was horrendous. I have a feeling it was built by people who have no idea about taste or design or art but call things “funky.” Luckily, the staff were fantastic and the location was great – right next to the equally as tacky and offensively stupid Sex Museum. Don’t waste your time there. Here was my room -and my manicure, which I absolutely fell in love with. I couldn’t (and can’t) stop starting at it.
The weather was worse than Vancouver’s pretty much the whole time I was there. That sucked. But luckily, on the last full day I was there, the rain stopped and I booted it to that big park in the middle of the city. I stumbled across a beautiful statue, called Romeo and Juliet (oh and my manicure again.)
The next morning was glorious so I got up early, hurried back to Central Park and found a statue that I’ve wanted to see since I was 14 and obsessed with Alice in Wonderland, after reading this book. Here it is (along with my manicure, again.)
Other highlights include: going to B EAST, which is a beautiful club thing, for some party thrown by Ryan McGinness, I believe. There were all these fancy big time artist and designer types (and Kelly Osbourne.) Unfortunately I was not prepared for such a party and felt shlepy and grumpy the whole night. But there was really fun music.
Seeing my good friend Lisa and checking out terrible comedy. We were more or less the only two people there and were heckled by the comedian on our way out.
Spending a lovely night with my friend Sam, wandering the West Village and having a good heart to heart.
So there. Glad I took the time to update things. These days I’m more prone to post things on Tumblr but I’ll go back and forth till my site is finally up. Which won’t be for a while. But when my exciting thingy is done in the next week or so, I’ll surely let you all know. Lots to do until then. Please stay tuned.
November 3, 2009
Due to popular demand…
Since I get so many hits on this site looking for anything Ali Liebert-related, I thought I’d treat you all to her auditioning for a role in a movie of the week, but as Liza! I hope she (as in Liza) gets the part.
October 29, 2009
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October 17, 2009
Inspiration Vacation
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I decided to take a day out to do nothing at home. So I’m blogging.
I’m currently taking a business course and working on a huge contract and organizing an event and doing freelance, which has been a lot of work and a lot of stress. I generally haven’t been fun to be around. However, the last few nights have helped me break from my general storm cloudy mood and allowed me to feel inspired again. On early Friday morning, I went to first screening of Where the Wild Things Are. It’s probably one of the best films I’ve ever seen. I’ve had a begrudging crush on Spike Jonze since this video. I know he’s all cool for school but that’s probably why I like him.
The book has always resonated with me. I passed it along to my little friend Audrey (pictured above) for either her first birthday or Christmas. It’s timeless, eloquent, poignant. (I’m not saying anything that hasn’t been said before.) Anyhow, the movie is beautiful. The puppetry or whatever you call it is awe-inspiring. The acting is great. And the story spoke to me. I think it’s ’cause I apparently have a mood disorder and it’s all about moods and emotions and hard they are to control and understand. So there is my review.
Then, last night, my good friend Katie took me to Jay Z as a belated birthday present. (I’ve been celebrating all month, and don’t continue to stop until Nov 1, when I’m attending David Sedaris as part of another rad birthday gift.) I don’t know what to say about a man whose marketing plan includes likening himself to God. It was really fun and inspiring. I was taken by how, unlike Mr. Jonze, Hova was totally not too cool for school. He came across as positive and incredibly grateful towards the audience. He spent a good 10 minutes pointing out to members of the audience and telling them how happy he was that they were there. At one point he said “I don’t know who, but someone here is going to change the world.” And a good majority of the crowd believed him. Very nice. In honour of last night, here’s my favourite Jay Z video. I love how his girl in the video dances.
Oh, and this girl was very impressive too. What a performer and what a voice. And what a body.
So yah! Inspired all around. Now I need some help. Antisocial had a Vans sample sale. I can’t tell if these are too Hot Topic or just fun. They’re totally not me but I’m trying to wear more colour:
Can’t wait for tomorrow. I’m making brunch for my Common Wealth family – a total of six people and two wee ones.
October 16, 2009
Bad Realtor
Gary Shlitz from ryan anderson on Vimeo.
Check out my eye acting debut! I was told to dress as a young, urban professional, which I interpreted as Kits wife, which meant Lulu Lemon and those horrendous Guess purses.
Gary Shlitz – Tazman Vanrassel
Director – Pat Kelly
Cinematography – Ryan Anderson
Camera Op – Ryan Anderson & Thom Stitt
Editor – Ryan Anderson
