July 16, 2010
Dog dayzzzzzzz
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So the above is a composite of what my summer has consisted of thus far. A whole lot of sitting in parks with dogs, doing a whole lot of nothing. And it’s not that I don’t have anything to do. I have shitloads of work that needs doing. But I just don’t have it in me at the moment. It will all get done but for now, I just want to be bored. (Photo by Abby Campbell, the dog on the left’s mama.)
A few things of note. Remember my husband from this video? Well, he has a show on CBC Radio this summer called This is That, and it’s very funny. Margaret Atwood is a fan (she tweeted about it) as well as the National Post. Kind of like As It Happens meets Punk’d.
Rain City Chronicles had a great meeting this morning. Things are coming together quite nicely. In case you didn’t know, our next event will be at the Anza Club on Friday, Sept. 24th as part of Olio. The theme is…drum roll…SURPRISES! That’s the theme. Surprises. Kind of like Punk’d.
My dearest Louise Burns has posted new music that you should listen to right now.
Remember I told you about my friend Murray’s film Carts of Darkness, which you can watch online for free? Well, it’s been voted as best NFB film online. Holy crap. eh? It even beat the Log Driver’s Waltz! Wha?! I’m massively impressed. You should watch it. It’s profound and inspiring.
I’m doing a bunch of travelling in the next little while. Might be heading to a sweet destination within BC in the next few weeks, then LA, then Montreal, then North Hatley, then Toronto. So mentally preparing for that.
Things that have made me happy as of late…
Light summer lunches.
Two pound Pomeranians, that squeak.
Dutchie being taken for a walk by Olive, the half Boston half Wiener.
This part of my job.
Real time with Ali Liebert.
And Rukiya Bernard and Malikah!
The park is calling me. I’m out.
July 5, 2010
As of Late
I think my fascination with Hipstermatica is dying.
I’ve been meaning to post links to things that are awesome. But I’ve been waaaay too busy eating chocolate.
My writing partner Ayma did this when she was 13, when she was still a wee little friendly Yukonite forest animal. Look how cute she is! I full on laughed out loud at the end.
I forgot how much I love the Deadly Snakes. This song is speaking to me these days.
(I get to see Andre and his lovely wife Kai this summer at an epic wedding!)
I think I forgot to mention that I wrote this a few weeks ago. Someone told me it was on the cover of the Metro. I guess that’s exciting.
Check this out…
Special right?
Another thing that’s awesome that’s not really a link? Being complimented. I’ve had some really nice compliments lately. Some of my favourites?
One of my editors called me beguiling. (I had to look it up.)
Someone else (whose bones I totally want to jump) called me intriguing. (That fed the ego.)
And a sort of stranger called my writing “next level shit.”
My favourite compliment of my life: I was an usher in university and Rafi was performing at the venue where I worked. I had this hairband that had flowers on it so it looked like I was wearing a ring of daisies in my hair. I was wearing it the night of Rafi. This one little girl, who was probably six, just stared at me in awe. Her teacher later came up to me and told me the girl had asked her if I was a princess. I’ll never forget that.
Makes a girl feel special! Seriously, keep ‘em coming.
What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received?
July 1, 2010
The Weekly Happy Intake
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Lots of valleys as of late. So let’s focus on the things that make me peak.
This…
Because it makes me feel like summer, even though that feeling is fleeting these days.
Old people holding hands…
Never gets old.
Louise Burns!
She’s my Buddha babe.
This movie, which says a lot ’cause I have little patience for movies.
This song. It’s currently number one on my Top 25 most played on iTunes. That link is of a sexy, coked up version of the original.
Oh. And this person…
That right there is my Jesus. I worship him. It’s his birthday today, so I took the day off to celebrate. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS JACOT! I’ll call you for the ninth time later!
June 20, 2010
Scientifically happy
Yesterday, according to one guy, was the happiest day of the year. He wasn’t too far off the mark for me at least. Here’s why…
Woke up smiling after having an intriguing and delightful encounter the night before. More to come on that one, hopefully one day soon.
Caught up on errands, which felt good. Ate a Vietnamese sub downtown.
Came home and fell asleep next to Dutchie, on the couch. This is Dutchie. Jealous?
Then took her to the park for an awesome park session, where we ran into some new friends.
Then Louise came over and we ate magical food at Chutney Villa. They pour the coffee in such an entertaining way. It’s worth the whole visit.
Then we watched the sky for a bit.
Then we went to this show , Free Life Center, on the rooftop of Lifetime and it was magic. They built a cabin and filled it with their art and played magical music by candlelight. Ben Frey and Jenna Rogers were also there and we all laughed a bunch.
I bought a piece from Mark Warren Jacques that I titled summer snowflake. It’s so beautiful. He wrote me a personal message on the back that made me smile.
Being with Louise is always magic.
Me squinting my eyes ’cause they’re all red and puffy from makeup. Anyone recommend really good eye makeup/makeup remover for the hyper sensitive?
I came home and watched Mad Men. Today my eyes are bothering me but I got my dog a carrying case for public transport so things are pretty balanced out. Going to meet Ayma at Sushiyama, which automatically makes everything better.
June 16, 2010
Kind of blue
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So, I’m back from Ontario, which, for lack of a better way to describe it, was a dream come true trip. It was work related but barely felt that way. Two and a half days of wining and dining and writing. A whole shit load fun. Really a dream come true. Volkswagen will always have a special place in my heart as a result. You can read about it here and here and here. Here are some other shots of my favourite parts of the trip.
This.
My hotel room at the Cosmopolitan was amazing.
Seeing my Dad for exactly three minutes before he went off to party.
Getting a sweet manicure at the fancy spa.
This.
This, until I puked in my mouth.
And flying first class. That was a real treat. Now I have to figure out a way to live like this all the time.
My mum left yesterday. I was sad to see her leave. I think this was the first visit where we didn’t fight once. Just really decent mother/daughter time. It was special.
We went to the aquarium, which was chockfulla little people. What are they doing there? Getting educated or something?
Cuuuuute.
This is the final product of my attempt in trying to teach my mum how to take artsy shots. Close enough.
This is my artsy shot. Octopus!
And a photo of me and Dutchie and my blue nails, just ’cause.
Had a lovely day with my new friend Olivia yesterday. We sat around on her comfy couch, then sat around on her lovely deck, then sat around in a park. Perfect day off.
Now it’s back to the grind, which is all right, since my work isn’t too grindy.
