What’s the perfect amount of time to spend in front of the computer? Is there a perfect amount of time? I feel like I spent too much time in front of the computer. Which is why this will be short. And mostly of photos.

Also, I’ve been feeling weird lately about writing in general. I’m currently trying to figure out my voice. It’s an intense and strange process.

Anyhow, in so many words…

Perfect palette.

Perfect mystery companion.

Perfect dog.

The best part of the Cheaper Show VIP party.

This was a close second.

Galaxy-core?

The most creative shot I got from Mini Makerfaire.

Miranda is copying Dutchie’s expression, successfully.

This is what heaven looks like.

This is the carefree summer walk.

If I had to give this one a title, I’d call it “Dishwasher Hideaway”.

Trails ahoy!

I’ve done a bunch of work today and I should be doing some more but I just don’t have it in me.  So I’ll be posting to my blog, thank you very much.

It’s been really nice being back in Vancouver. I was so surprised by how many people were happy to see me. Nice to be missed. Now I’m trying to figure out how I can be based in two places, and where those two places will be. Vancouver is one, for sure. Not too sure where the other will be. Suggestions?

In terms of stuff I’m working on/have worked on…I wrote this for CP, which is about a fun/nerdy event happening this weekend. I’m working on a project with Chris Jacot, which we hope to air for the last ever episode of the People’s Program Project. What, you’re thinking. That’s still around? Well, technically it is but since it’s so infrequent I decided to try and put out one last podcast and call it a day (well, two years and 27 episodes.) I’ve lost the passion and drive for that particular podcast, but I still plan on putting out some other podcast-related stuff in the (hopefully) near future. I’ll keep y’all posted on when the last episode of P3 goes up, and I’ll be sure to excessively promote the other podcast I’ve slowly been working on.

If my writing is currently any indication, I’m very tired. So here are some photos.

Ayma had a party for Kate-Lynn. I spent a good chunk of the night having a heart to heart with Ayma, while she wore that ridiculous hat.

Speaking of ridiculous hats.

This was a good day.

Lisa Joyce having a hard time deciding if she’s having fun or not.

This was a good day too. We felt like we were in a cock fighting ring , or were five-years-old, while we looked up to order.

The other day I was thinking about someone I want to have the ol’ in and out with, and I looked up and saw this. Sign?!?!?!?!

This isn’t the first photo of Miranda and I taken in front of cool wallpaper.

And despite being a former model who doesn’t like haven’t his photo taken, here’s one of one of my all time favourite people, looking quite photogenic.

Click here to read I’m a Good Story and click here to listen to the People’s Program Project.

Happy Mother’s Day, y’all. My mum’s in the next room so I’ll refrain from writing a whole tome about how much I adore her.

Instead I’ll just post some picture of my time here, which has been eventful but not in the hanging your head outside of a limo, yelling “whooohooo” kind of way. Pretty low key. Mostly going to the gym and jogging and writing and reading.

Sarah and Chris and Barclay were in town. Good timing.

My friend Jess organizes this trivial night called Trivia Newton John. Andrew was on my team.

So was Jenny!

Naturally, our team won. I didn’t contribute to that fact at all.

But mostly I’ve been hanging with my folks.

Doing things like this. It’s been pretty nice. Certainly much needed.

That’s it. Nothing terribly exciting going on. Building up some big pitches, building up my brain power. Trying to change the tint of my glasses from grey to rose. That was my main reason for coming here. It’s certainly been a process.

Quite a few things on the agenda today. Mom walk. Hoping to check this out. Then dinner at Ronit’s, who’s house has been my getaway when I need to get away from North York (which is every few days.)

So I haven’t been in much of a chatty or social mood. I guess it comes with settling into the world of  straight edge-dom. I’m still in that phase where life is boring/annoying/depressing a good portion of the time. But it’ll pass and get a lot better from here. At least I have this creature to bring me oodles of warm, good feelings:

Oh, and Chris was here. We spent a perfect day together, which involved doing a lot of this…

He has a bad back and apparently this helps.

What else?I went to the Chinese Golden Plate something something awards. It was pretty good. No complaints when it comes to a nine course meal. And Chinese is my absolute favourite. However, they gave us swag bags that had these packets of powered tea that I drank today totally out of curiosity. It only took a few sips to make me realize it’s not my thing. Then I got vertigo and vomited and spent the rest of the day on the couch, not feeling well at all.

Oh and I got a haircut.

Other than that, doing a bunch of different types of writing. Lots of hustling. Hard working. Dog walking. Friend hanging. Depression suppressing. And, get this, meditating. I swear it helps.

My birthday approaches. Any ideas for low-key fun times?

Click here to read the latest installment of I’m a Good Story. Click here for the latest episode of the People’s Program Project.

Sooooooo. It’s been quite the time.

The past few weeks have been mighty intense times. Dramatic statement? Yeah, probably. Not sure how else to put it. Man of war. I’m just coming out of a whirlwind of events and am just about to wrap my head around all of it but I can almost promise it will be written about eventually. Lots of ups and downs. Mostly ups.

So I’m just going to post pretty pics…

What I strive to be, all the time, everyday.

Went to Gabriola to hang out with Abby, Grampa and my dog on the beach.

Have you been to Gabriola? It’s really special.

Swamp heart pond.

It’s hard to take a bad photo of Abby.

I got a new camera and did a whole series with arbutus. I really love them. Probably ’cause I have eczema and I can relate.

I have a thing for magic.

Speaking of which, I had the most magical walk with Cesar aka my Filipino saviour.

We came across these girls. Dancing in high heels. Ces was all over it. Magic, right?

It was Ali’s birthday.

We went to the races!

The whole family was there.

It was mighty good times.

Now I’m in Montreal. Hanging with the Boosh.

And these two lovely people. In Jew talk, we’d call them menches. (This was taken no less than an hour ago.)

You know what I absolutely love about Montreal?

Le Metro.

Time for bed.

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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!

Traffic on my site goes waaaay up when I post picture of Ali Liebert. Here you go.

My best friend Chris is in town this month from LA. It’s been divine. He’s the closest thing I have to family out west…one of those people I can (and do) call hourly without a hint of shame or embarrassment. He knows what to expect from me, and likewise.

A few years ago he did a movie called Hooked on Speedman. It premiered in Vancouver the other night at District 319, which is this fancy production screening studio place. Beforehand, I met up with Ali, who’s been doing the acting thing in LA until recently, and Rukiya, who’s about to pop. Here she is on the red carpet, with her dollar slice.Inside I got to see my dear friend Indika, who I would really like to have a baby with one day as he is the most stunning man on the planet…And his boyfriend Scott, who’s been busy directing some exciting projects…

The film was so much fun. Chris was great, as always…so fun to watch. Afterwards they had a q&a. I asked Chris what his favourite colour was (purple…MINE TOO!)

I didn’t take any pictures of Chris that night, but here’s a recent one of us…

Been busy with many, many different projects. Some interesting opportunities are sort of swimming around. More to come.

This weekend was dog-filled, as I was taking care of the infamous Grampa…

They look like they’re buds here but it’s not really the case. Almost there. Grampa is the most lovable, friendly dog ever. Dutchie is super friendly, but mostly to humans. I think she’s jealous that he’s always going to be my #1 dog, in my heart. (That doesn’t mean I love Dutchie any less.)

Anyhow, off to the dog beach and then high tea at the Fairmont (for work. I got it pretty good.)

I have never been busier than I am right now. It’s hard to see how much I’m accomplishing, because I’m so consumed with my work, but I’m sure the payoff will be grand.

Lots going on. I’ve been working all night so I have to make this brief. I’ve included a couple of photos from my birthday roast. It was a really special and fun night. I felt a lot of love. My mum and best friend Chris were both in town for it too, making it extra special. My brain is currently fried. I need sleep. I will keep you posted when things are actually happening. The podcast will have to wait for a while as there’s simply too much on my plate, but I certainly miss it.

By the way, I get a lot of traffic from people looking for the Peoples Program. (I highly recommend you watch the video on that link. I think it speaks pretty clearly.) I have nothing to do with the Peoples Program, which, btw, appears to be incredibly dodgy. But for those of you who stumble across my website looking for said “program,” I really wish you all the best. Please, think clearly.

A Steinberg, Finlason, Jacot, Lev co-production. Marie Pierre is an alter ego who’s a hyper-sexual, androgynous Cirque du Soliel reject.

Illustration, voice, writing, animation and editing: Sarah Steinberg (Check out her other animations. They’re funny and very observant.)

Marie Pierre Concept: Chris Jacot and Elianna Lev

Hair, makeup, wardrobe, photo direction: Matthew Finlason and Chris Jacot