Thursday, December 2, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
dishes of wishes.
If I Could Have Anything for Christmas...
Don't ask about the fucking formatting, it's just being ridiculous.
My list of impossible Christmas wishess:
1. The ability to play the piano.
I sort of can do it, if I try and practice a lot a lot. But I'd really like to be able to play something impressive, and have like, adaptable skills. That'd be cool. Grant me this wish, and I will write you a song.
2. A catalog of everything I've ever written.
I used to write a lot, and I never thought I was very good at it. The more I read stuff I wrote when I was younger, the more I realize the very great possibility that I could have written something that would inspire me today, so I wish I could read a lot of the stuff I threw away. Grant me this wish, and I'll write a book with you in the jacket.
3. A Christmas party with all my friends.
This isn't really that impossible, but I'd appreciate if it just happened, also.. it would have to involve people in very distant places, so that wouldn't work. But, Grant me this wish, and I'll throw you a party.
4. A better sense of self.
I tend to question myself a lot, and there's nothing about me that seems solid. I just wish I were able to depend on myself more, and understand certain things about me. Or be able to be comfortable with myself more often. Grant me this wish, and I'll probably be happier than I've ever been.
5. Dinner with one person from my past.
This one is a little more complicated, because you'd have to find a way to make it not awkward. That'd be sweet. Grant me this wish, and I might cry a little.
6. Horse-drawn carriage ride in the snow.
This one wouldn't be impossible so much as improbable. I don't know where this happens, I don't know how this happens, and the timing would have to be right, and it would have to be with someone or some people I care about a lot. Grant me this wish, and I'll hug you for an hour.
7. The ability to speak Polish.
Without having to actually learn it. Grant me this wish, and I'll Kocham Cie forever.
8. An entire day to just watch movies with like four of my best friends.
Another one that's not so impossible, just weird with scheduling and people getting very bored with watching movies. Grant me this wish, and I'll owe you one.
9. A closet full of dresses, Christmas sweaters, and Lush products.
Just... yeah. Grant me this, and I'll probably just look, smell, and feel better.
10. This man.........
Don't ask about the fucking formatting, it's just being ridiculous.
My list of impossible Christmas wishess:
1. The ability to play the piano.
I sort of can do it, if I try and practice a lot a lot. But I'd really like to be able to play something impressive, and have like, adaptable skills. That'd be cool. Grant me this wish, and I will write you a song.
2. A catalog of everything I've ever written.
I used to write a lot, and I never thought I was very good at it. The more I read stuff I wrote when I was younger, the more I realize the very great possibility that I could have written something that would inspire me today, so I wish I could read a lot of the stuff I threw away. Grant me this wish, and I'll write a book with you in the jacket.
3. A Christmas party with all my friends.
This isn't really that impossible, but I'd appreciate if it just happened, also.. it would have to involve people in very distant places, so that wouldn't work. But, Grant me this wish, and I'll throw you a party.
4. A better sense of self.
I tend to question myself a lot, and there's nothing about me that seems solid. I just wish I were able to depend on myself more, and understand certain things about me. Or be able to be comfortable with myself more often. Grant me this wish, and I'll probably be happier than I've ever been.
5. Dinner with one person from my past.
This one is a little more complicated, because you'd have to find a way to make it not awkward. That'd be sweet. Grant me this wish, and I might cry a little.
6. Horse-drawn carriage ride in the snow.
This one wouldn't be impossible so much as improbable. I don't know where this happens, I don't know how this happens, and the timing would have to be right, and it would have to be with someone or some people I care about a lot. Grant me this wish, and I'll hug you for an hour.
7. The ability to speak Polish.
Without having to actually learn it. Grant me this wish, and I'll Kocham Cie forever.
8. An entire day to just watch movies with like four of my best friends.
Another one that's not so impossible, just weird with scheduling and people getting very bored with watching movies. Grant me this wish, and I'll owe you one.
9. A closet full of dresses, Christmas sweaters, and Lush products.
Just... yeah. Grant me this, and I'll probably just look, smell, and feel better.
10. This man.........
no snow like the show snow.
So it's December, and it has snuck up on me, AND SMACKED ME RIGHT IN THE FACE.
This is how I spent the first day of commercialist advent:
-Experiencing the most perfect snowfall ever. In my eyes, it was the first real snow. There were snowflakes, the real kind, the ones that look like cartoon snowflakes or the ones you cut out of paper in elementary school.
-Playing Christmas Music all day long! My school's concert band is trying something new this year: Winter tours! This means I got to spend my whole day playing mostly Christmas music to elementary school kids. It was awesome.
-This was also why I was able to experience the snow, AND REVISIT RECESS! Marije and I just definitely went out for recess at our second tourstop. funnnnn.
-Rapped in spanish and Nickizzy Manizzy's language to a girl in red sox. Yeah.
-Taught someone to play runaway by Kanye West
-Wore a tacky Christmas sweater and headband ensemble because it was red day.
-Ate candy canes and peanut butter rice crispie squares on an overcrowded overheated bus. YEAH.
Basically I'm really excited for Christmas now.
So here's your song of the day:
Husband of The Day:
I don't even know how to explain this one, we're just married.
This is how I spent the first day of commercialist advent:
-Experiencing the most perfect snowfall ever. In my eyes, it was the first real snow. There were snowflakes, the real kind, the ones that look like cartoon snowflakes or the ones you cut out of paper in elementary school.
-Playing Christmas Music all day long! My school's concert band is trying something new this year: Winter tours! This means I got to spend my whole day playing mostly Christmas music to elementary school kids. It was awesome.
-This was also why I was able to experience the snow, AND REVISIT RECESS! Marije and I just definitely went out for recess at our second tourstop. funnnnn.
-Rapped in spanish and Nickizzy Manizzy's language to a girl in red sox. Yeah.
-Taught someone to play runaway by Kanye West
-Wore a tacky Christmas sweater and headband ensemble because it was red day.
-Ate candy canes and peanut butter rice crispie squares on an overcrowded overheated bus. YEAH.
Basically I'm really excited for Christmas now.
So here's your song of the day:
Husband of The Day:
Justin Timberlakeeeeee!
I don't even know how to explain this one, we're just married.
Friday, September 24, 2010
large amounts of time, but none of it free.
Wow!
I have not updated this in forever.
For that reason... I don't even know how I was going to end that sentence.
I wish I could write some really awesome blog post right now.
And maybe I will later tonight, to make up lost time.
But for now all I can do is explain why I haven't been so active on this.
HOLY SHIT AM I INVOLVED.
If you told me in grade nine that I would be as involved in this school as I am right now, I would smack you for being so stupid and wrong. But then I would deserve to be smacked.
Gah, I'm currently at almost every single extra curricular activity put on by the school due to the fact that I am on Student Cabinet.
Something that goes along with that: I have fucking weiiiird situations. I won't even go into it.
Also: just finished organizing my first official coffee house.
It went so well.
Except, My voice committed suicide halfway through my act. Which was lovely and exceptionally embarrassing. But I got through it. And so many people were so nice about it. So many unexpected people.
This year's been disorienting for me. Best way to describe it.
Anyway, BUSY BUSY BUSY.
I'm also writing for the paper this week which is sweet.
ONLY MY J-GEDZ DIDN'T GIVE ME AN INTERVIEW AND TOOK OFF TO T.O.
lame.
alright I'm done with my rant now. :)
and youuu caaaaaaaaan believe it.
HOTD:
Robert Downey Jr.
I have not updated this in forever.
For that reason... I don't even know how I was going to end that sentence.
I wish I could write some really awesome blog post right now.
And maybe I will later tonight, to make up lost time.
But for now all I can do is explain why I haven't been so active on this.
HOLY SHIT AM I INVOLVED.
If you told me in grade nine that I would be as involved in this school as I am right now, I would smack you for being so stupid and wrong. But then I would deserve to be smacked.
Gah, I'm currently at almost every single extra curricular activity put on by the school due to the fact that I am on Student Cabinet.
Something that goes along with that: I have fucking weiiiird situations. I won't even go into it.
Also: just finished organizing my first official coffee house.
It went so well.
Except, My voice committed suicide halfway through my act. Which was lovely and exceptionally embarrassing. But I got through it. And so many people were so nice about it. So many unexpected people.
This year's been disorienting for me. Best way to describe it.
Anyway, BUSY BUSY BUSY.
I'm also writing for the paper this week which is sweet.
ONLY MY J-GEDZ DIDN'T GIVE ME AN INTERVIEW AND TOOK OFF TO T.O.
lame.
alright I'm done with my rant now. :)
and youuu caaaaaaaaan believe it.
HOTD:
Robert Downey Jr.
Reasons:
-Jewish
-He's old. but I would still date him
-Jewish
-He's old. but I would still date him
Monday, August 9, 2010
Something Corporate Concert (Husband Of Life.)
This is the overall winner of HOTD, and no matter how many of them I post, no one will ever top him.
Andrew McMahon.
This man is my hero. Basically, as I've already told my reasons for loving him in a previous post about why I want to meet him, I need to tell you my new reasons/other reasons.
So, I went to the Toronto date of the: "An Evening With Something Corporate Tour" and I am not sure I'll ever be the same again. The entire day was magical, beginning with a tour of the Harry Potter Exhibition at the Ontario Science Centre. Here's what I have to say about the show:
As excited as I was when I found out that Soco was reuntiting for a tour, the butterflies died down over the summer as I became immersed in so many other things. All the distractions, however melted away as I retreated from the Koolhaus building and stopped in my tracks when, through the black brick wall I was facing, floated the voice of Andrew McMahon distinctively singing the Something Corporate song "Hurricane." I quickly caught the attention of everyone on the street by waving my arms and "Shh"ing wildly. Silence fell just quickly enough for me to hear the end of the soundcheck and Andrews voice making requests for the adjustments of vocal equipment. Basically this is when I died.
The rest of the night might as well have been heaven, it was so good I couldn't even deal with it. Waiting in line for 2 and a half hours was all a part of this glorious experience. Time went by quickly as Mariel, Rebekah and I made friends with some fellow SOCO fans in front of us, conversation sped things up and soon enough we found ourselves walking into the concert hall to the sweet beatz of 'Such Great Heights' by the postal service, right on up to the barriers on the leftside of the stage. Anticipation built and built as the wait continued, now accompanied by a repeating playlist including The Postal Service, Dave Matthews Band, and an interrupted 'Lovesong' by the Cure. By the time Lovesong came on for the second time I was thuroughly annoyed when it was again cut short and this time by some cheesy Peaches and Herb song. It was then that the lights turned out and four of the five original members of Something Corporate (William Tell temporarily replaced by Bobby Anderson of Andrew's other band Jack's Mannequin), walked onto the stage and grooooved to the sounds of "Reunited and it feeeeeeeels so goood."
I COULD NOT DEAL.
I was pretty sure that there was no topping this but these boys proved me wrong again and again. Hurricane started the show off, and Andrew walked directly over to my corner to start singing, this is when it hit me that this night would be completely unforgettable. 'I Wanna Save You' followed with an equally good reaction from the crowd. Swooning teenage girls, and boys alike. The rest of the show was just glorious, here's the setlist:
Hurricane
("This is about a girl I knew")
I Wanna Save You
Me And The Moon
("Are you ready to get crazy Toronto?")
21 And Invincible
("This is something I wrote when I was kind of young and stupid")
Drunk Girl
Ruthless
Only Ashes
The Astronaut
Space
Cavanaugh Park
Wait
Fall
Strawdog
She Paints Me Blue
Watch The Sky
("We actually filmed a video for this next song right here in Toronto")
I Woke Up In A Car
Punk Rock Princess
Everysong was executed flawlessly, and Andrew's banter between songs was captivating though maybe a little sparce. As he spoke of being "fucked up" while Josh added "space-age sounds" to the album, he introduced "She Paints Me Blue" as: "a victory that resulted from what I like to call The Mushroom Sessions." He went on to replace Atlanta with Toronto, ('Toronto started raining on me.") getting a huge reaction from the crowd. The man knows his fans. Eventually, the end of Punk Rock Princess meant the end of the show and after thanking the congregation for their participation and dedication, the band left the stage. Everyone seemed to think something was missing, which became obvious as the fist pumping and cries of "KON-STAN-TINE! KON-STAN-TINE!" Echoed through the hall. Leaving everyone waiting just enough to heighten the anticipation, Andrew reclaimed the stage taking a seat at his grand piano. He joked about how this song had become something bigger than itself, "...This song might as well have it's own zip code or something." He continued to revv up the excitement and letting the crowd know that they deserved this encore. "I've sort of eluded playing this song for the past five years, so... this is uh, check one for Toronto." With that, he began to play and the screams were deafening. The band slowly joined him on stage and the nine minutes of pure love resounded through the hall as every single diehard fan's dreams were realized.
The party was started up again with "Down", and the roof came down with everyone's favourite lyrical ''FUCK YOU!'' 'If You C Jordan' Ending the song by jumping up onto the keys of his Piano and stomping out the final notes, Andrew jumped up onto the top of his piano, pointed to Drummer Brian Ireland, and Jumped down on the stage on the last beat. Bobby's high pitched voice could barely be heard saying: 'Thank you very kindly, goodnight' through the insane noise of the crowd.
BASICALLY.
Best concert of life. Couldn't even deaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal.
So here's your song also:
Thursday, July 29, 2010
EBHOTD!
ladies and gentlemen.
that stands for Emergency Bonus Husband Of The Day!
that stands for Emergency Bonus Husband Of The Day!
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Danny Pudi!
A.K.A: Abed from Community.
Yeaaaaaaaah! So not only is this guy completely awesome, and a wonderful character on Community, buuuuut HE HAS A SPECIAL BONUS HUSBAND QUALITY!
he is INFACT Fluent in POLISH. what up.
so he can speak and sing in polish.
he wins pretty much err'y
he is INFACT Fluent in POLISH. what up.
so he can speak and sing in polish.
he wins pretty much err'y
prize in my books.
that is all.
thanks.
:)
summertime, and the living's easy.
I thought to show each of their best qualities, I would write a list of my favourite things about each season. I'm going to go by each one, within each one, so that means this will be about summer! :D (I think that's what it means anyway.)
The best things summer has to offer:
1. No School.
Ah, school's out. No more projects to worry about, teachers to listen to, and in my case no more uniforms to wear. Phew. Using your phone whenever you want, listening to music as much as you like, wearing hats... if that's what floats your boat.
2. Speaking of Boats...Water sports! Ahh, the beach. Oh, the cottage. Sigh, the pool. Swimming, and boating and beaching and lounging and wading. Gah, it's all wonderful and summer presents the best opportunities. Especially for the beaching aspects. Everyday at the beach is like a mini-vacation.
3. Speaking of Vacations...
My family always goes on vacation at the end of the summer, and I adore traveling and seeing new sights!
4. Speaking of New Sights...
I always seem to see more movies in the summer than I do all the rest of the year. Also, is it just me, or do the best movies just seem to come out in the summer? I thought so.
5. Speaking of thinking...
It seems to me, that the extra time that summer brings leads me to learn new things, or do a lot of reading or just otherwise better myself in a plethora of ways. So even though there's know school, there's still a lot of learning... only the laid back kind.
6. Speaking of being laid back...
Everything seems to become lax in the summer. Everyone in my house is kinda doing their own thing, and we all just seem to get a long. The rules loosen, dinners aren't as formal, people are coming and going, friends and family alike. It's a good timee. I love it.
7. Speaking of Love...
These are the rest of the things I love about summer:
Concerts! New Music! Camp Fires! Barbecues! Porch Parties! Peaches! Cherries! Friends! My Birthday! Ivan's Birthday! London Trips With Ivan! Water Fights! Roof Days! Time To Clean! Watermelon! Movie Marathons! New Series!
WOOOOOOOOOO.
Song of the daay?Young and Able by Current Swell!
HOTD.
So, even though it was somewhat difficult to find a picture in which he did not resemble a rapist, (And I'm not sure I've completely succeeded.) Cillian Murphy makes the husband list.
Bonus Husband Qualities: Bright piercing blue eyes, acting skillz, he was a musician before he began acting, but is content to keep it down to one career, HE'S IRISH, he lives in England and has no desire to move to Hollywood. Kudos!
The best things summer has to offer:
1. No School.
Ah, school's out. No more projects to worry about, teachers to listen to, and in my case no more uniforms to wear. Phew. Using your phone whenever you want, listening to music as much as you like, wearing hats... if that's what floats your boat.
2. Speaking of Boats...Water sports! Ahh, the beach. Oh, the cottage. Sigh, the pool. Swimming, and boating and beaching and lounging and wading. Gah, it's all wonderful and summer presents the best opportunities. Especially for the beaching aspects. Everyday at the beach is like a mini-vacation.
3. Speaking of Vacations...
My family always goes on vacation at the end of the summer, and I adore traveling and seeing new sights!
4. Speaking of New Sights...
I always seem to see more movies in the summer than I do all the rest of the year. Also, is it just me, or do the best movies just seem to come out in the summer? I thought so.
5. Speaking of thinking...
It seems to me, that the extra time that summer brings leads me to learn new things, or do a lot of reading or just otherwise better myself in a plethora of ways. So even though there's know school, there's still a lot of learning... only the laid back kind.
6. Speaking of being laid back...
Everything seems to become lax in the summer. Everyone in my house is kinda doing their own thing, and we all just seem to get a long. The rules loosen, dinners aren't as formal, people are coming and going, friends and family alike. It's a good timee. I love it.
7. Speaking of Love...
These are the rest of the things I love about summer:
Concerts! New Music! Camp Fires! Barbecues! Porch Parties! Peaches! Cherries! Friends! My Birthday! Ivan's Birthday! London Trips With Ivan! Water Fights! Roof Days! Time To Clean! Watermelon! Movie Marathons! New Series!
WOOOOOOOOOO.
Song of the daay?Young and Able by Current Swell!
HOTD.
Cillian Murphy
So, even though it was somewhat difficult to find a picture in which he did not resemble a rapist, (And I'm not sure I've completely succeeded.) Cillian Murphy makes the husband list.
Bonus Husband Qualities: Bright piercing blue eyes, acting skillz, he was a musician before he began acting, but is content to keep it down to one career, HE'S IRISH, he lives in England and has no desire to move to Hollywood. Kudos!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
'cause I can't surf the seas.
Here's some of my favourite websites,
or where I spend most of my life.
I get my:
New music at Gnoosic!
Funny reads at Cracked.com
Lyrics and insight at Songmeanings.net
Images at the flickr tag browser.
Random single downloads at beemp3.
Music mates, new music, event updates and scrobbles from Last FM.
Hilarious Patrick Warburton narrated burger recipes from The Cheese and Burger Society.
Premade playlists and theme-based music at FILQ.
QAT's done at Prezi.
Pink Couch Sessions at IYMI.
Music news from absolutepunk.
... And Pitchfork.
Tickets to Toronto shows at Rotate This.
Free online T.V. and movies at Tv-links.
Critical Information at IIC.
here's your song of the daay:
Props to Converse for deciding to put these three together to collab.
HOTD.
Husband Of The Day:
Bonus Husband Qualities: Jewish, Ivy League Education, Totally Awesome.
or where I spend most of my life.
I get my:
New music at Gnoosic!
Funny reads at Cracked.com
Lyrics and insight at Songmeanings.net
Images at the flickr tag browser.
Random single downloads at beemp3.
Music mates, new music, event updates and scrobbles from Last FM.
Hilarious Patrick Warburton narrated burger recipes from The Cheese and Burger Society.
Premade playlists and theme-based music at FILQ.
QAT's done at Prezi.
Pink Couch Sessions at IYMI.
Music news from absolutepunk.
... And Pitchfork.
Tickets to Toronto shows at Rotate This.
Free online T.V. and movies at Tv-links.
Critical Information at IIC.
here's your song of the daay:
Props to Converse for deciding to put these three together to collab.
HOTD.
Husband Of The Day:
Bonus Husband Qualities: Jewish, Ivy League Education, Totally Awesome.
Friday, July 23, 2010
park that car, dream about me.
Hey World, I'm Seventeen!
I also forgot to introduce that second feature. Song of the Day. So here it is.
Aside from Anthems for a seventeen year old girl by broken social scene... (title lyrics.. what.)
take this.
why?
because...
HOTD
I also forgot to introduce that second feature. Song of the Day. So here it is.
Aside from Anthems for a seventeen year old girl by broken social scene... (title lyrics.. what.)
take this.
why?
because...
HOTD
Justin Rutledge
Bonus Husband Features: - Curly hair that wins, believe me.
- Super bright blue eyes in real life.
- Very funny stage presence.
And that's what I saw for my 17th birthday.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
going on 17.
In honour of my seventeenth birthday tomorrow, I've decided to compile another list, so here it is.
(I'll also be introducing two new features. yes.)
16 things I did while I was 16.
1. Ate at Arby's.
Here we have it. I finally bit the bullet. Just today, in fact. I never thought I'd be able to say it, but I can. I have eaten at Arby's, and to top it off, so far there's been no salmonella poisoning. GOOD START!
2. Traveled.
I'm a pretty lucky gal, in many ways but not all of them relate directly to this particular part of the post. I'm referring to the fact that I've been given every opportunity to travel at a young age and for that I am forever grateful. I can't get over how amazing it is that at the age of 17 minus one day, -actually almost exactly now that it's 6:40- I have been to over 20 different countries over three continents. Yes, very lucky.
During my sixteenth year: Mexico, and Croatia/Slovenia.
I have to say between those two I preferred the latter although it's hard to say as both experiences were so different.
Mexico was different than any trip we've taken cause we stayed at a beach resort. It was weird... sleeping in, a devout lack of churches and cemeteries, free food and alcohol everywhere you walked. INSANE.
Croatia/Slovenia was amazzzzing. It was more traditional, waking up early exploring city and countryside. Swimming in lake bled, speaking to a topless australian man. Good stuff all around. I'm glad that I've reached and age where I can truly get the most out of these trips. It's awesome. First destination while I'm 17 is London/Paris. Pumped up.
3. Went To Some Concerts.
wow, another way in which I'm lucky. My dad and brother are up for taking my friends and I to concerts! Awesomee. :)
Jack's Mannequin was AMAZING. So, so good. I saw some Nate Ruess from FUN. up and close and in my face. That was awesome, aside from my panic attack when I couldn't see Andrew run out on stage to wish Nate a happy birthday. I'm over it, though. Plus through the help of CELTAE and DYLAN, I got a note to Andrew McMahon also thanks to the touring drummer from FUN. annnnnd the nice friend of the guy with the fro in the wheelchair. You guys are the best. But seriously, life changing show.
Billy Talent. Also fun. You know, jammin' out to the grade school hits. It's all a good time. And then you've got some Against Me! opening and it adds up to a night of swooning. Ben Kowalewicz , guh. Tom Gabel, guh guh.
The Decemberists. So goooood. Ugh, spooky and creepy for the first half. The entire Hazards of Love album played straight, no crowd-talking. Next half, fun and playful and whimsical, as you would expect. Colin Meloy is charisma-city. yup.
Basia Bulat. AHHHHH! life made. Met her, best person alive. The end.
4. Made Some Cool Friends.
So, I've been told since the beginning, "don't worry about it... you'll find your circle and when you do, you'll be having such a blast you won't remember any of the boring days beforehand."
To that advice I say: TOO TRUE.
Basically, after jumping and bouncing from group to group, I've finally found a group of people I can feel comfortable with, and it was well worth the wait.
It all started with a girl named Celtae Baxter. AH. The best. That's what I have to say. She's just my favourite. I love her. She's hilarious, like so so funny. Don't believe me? Ask her to do a Jewish Man impression. Don't worry, I won't expecting a: "you were right, Scarlett" you'll be a little busy with your sides splitting and all. Also, kindest girl, always with the compliments. TO EVERYONE. People she doesn't even particularly like, she's speaks the truth in a positive way and it's wonderful. I cherish her friendship more than anything.
Also: DYLAN BRUXER, holy cow this man makes my life. I love him to bits. He's hilarious and is always there to listen to every problem you have, and make you feel damn good about yourself afterward. He's my saving grace.
Now, Hugh Lobb. This kid's a show-stopper. He's quite the guy, and I must say I'm quite fond of him. The most stylish, interesting man in Huron County, and he's got the hair and good looks to pull everything off. Not to mention, he's a genius, annnnd has fab taste in music. He's also a pretty darn good friend, and I'm grateful to have met him. p.s High Pitched Hugh will always be my favourite one.
Curtis TeBrinke. Ah, this kid is wonderful. He's just such a peach. He's the funniest guy I've pretty much ever met. And I just don't even know where half the jokes come from, they just appear in his mind so quickly. Sometimes, too quickly because he says things that probably should never be said. But I still laugh so I guess, I can't just pin the racism on him. Also, he's just a super nice guy, and I enjoy that he's never afraid to speak his mind and just be himself. Gah, just a good guy all around, and I'm super glad to have a friend like him in Clinton.
Reubennnn. Man you are awesome. I don't know if you hear that enough, but you are. You're just always so energetic and happy and just enjoying life, and I admire that about you. It's great. Not to mention you're super nice, and just always looking to be there for everyone in so many ways. You're also a mighty fine camper, if I say so myself. You should probably continue living the way you do. You'll be big one day.
And I could go on about Marije, Bailey, Rebekah, Jessalyn, Grant, Ariel, Jordan, Brittany, Adria, Dexter. Buuuuuut, I'll save that for another time. :)
5. Won An Election
Definitely happy about number five here, I worked hard for it. You are currently reading a post written by the St. Anne's Student Cabinet Minister of Arts and Culture, and darn proud of it. After losing last year's election, the win felt gooooood this time. Beating out one girl who was pretty damn sure she'd win was especially sweet. Even more so now that she's deleted me off facebook. NICE.
Also, this let the opportunity open up for me to join in on the festivities of STUD. CAB. RETREAT. Which was a wonderful day of not being at school and hanging in a cool little cabin in belgrave. It also gave me the opportunity to show off my potential and run a wicked tie-dye station at "Outsideapalooza." Bob Marley towel, tie-dye shirts from the drama room spread over a tree, some colourful bell bottoms, and some matching red checkered shirts, Marije and I brought the house down, or we would have if it wasn't outside.
6. Brought Back Writer's Guild.
Haha, another proud moment for myself. This little gem was a club that my brother was a part of in his St. Anne's day, and something I looked forward to in my late elementary school days. Once I got to high school, I was disappointed to find out the club was no longer in existence, it took some time but by grade eleven I worked up the gumption to bring it back, and it was going strong! Well, as strong as a five member club that just writes and eats can be going, which in my eyes is Samson before the hair loss levels. For this I received my first ever award at the co-curricular banquet. YES! I also wrote a killer proposal to the government, so killer they granted us some 780 dollars which was promptly spent on sweaters for "promotion" of the club. Also, YES!
7. Started And Dropped A SHSM
Okay, so this year a Specialist High Skills Major Program in Arts and Culture was introduced to our school. Naturally, I was keen and signed up immediately. I was then asked to attend the press release for this very program, which I did. I then was able to participate in a variety of freeeee workshops. This includes, Stage Combat certification, Dance lessons a la Thomas Erb, Mystery Dinner Theatre, OCAD tours and random trips to Kensington Market, also jewelry making, annd some UWO concert band, CPR certification, basically awesome. Then, I dropped it this summer after they screwed me over for my summer placement. Yeah, lame. Whatever free bus fare to many awesome places.
8. Joined Band.
I joined band this year, and I play the triangle. Mr. Geddis is my fave. And Also, with this I got to go to Montreal with a bunch of awesome friends of mine. LOVED IT. So much fun, I also got to skip class and help J-Gedz with an assortment of tasks. Nice.
9.Made Full Use Of My Roof.
So, aside from the fact that I am about to go read some ghost stories up in that piece, I've been using my roof to it's full potential this year. I'm talking: dance parties, picnics, a full day of watching How I Met Your Mother on my iPod, Laying out there in the cold ends of winter, hell I even built a snowman on that thing. I win.
10. Made Daily Holidays.
Let's see, Patty Cake Monday/Funny Walk Monday, Jewsday/Hughsday, High-Five Wednesday/Weezer,Wild Beasts Wednesday, Act Like A Dinosaur For At Least Five Minutes Thursday, Compliment Friday, and CELEBRATION FRIDAY.
weeekend: Satchel Saturday/ Caturday, and Sunday is Funday.
11. Saw Some Plays.
From the good: LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT... SO GOOD, Jesus Christ Superstar WITH THE ACTUAL JESUS FROM THE MOVIE! :D, to the bad.... Baby Steps, The Bootblack Orator. Sooo bad.
12. Skipped Some School
In grade nine, I remember thinking I would never skip a day of school. By grade eleven, that was done. I skipped math a bunch of times to just goof off, mostly I had some teeing out bullshit from someone or another one, but the odd time I just left with bailey and dylan and went to the antique store and bought some dinosaur pins. Another time, I skipped S.A.P to hang out with celtae and the boys from Fake Problems, and listen to some Bob Dylan Christmas music, and eat some mo fuckin' triscuits. My life is golden.
13. MC'd Some Coffee House.
Yes, it's exactly what it sounds like, I did just that. I got up on stage with Marije Sears Stryker, and I brought the house down, again... metaphorically. We basically just told some bad jokes and then got Curtis, Hugh and celtae up for some Awesome times... overall enjoyable.
14. Drove A Car.
This is another on accomplished just today. And I didn't even kill one person.
15. Co-Wrote A Movie Script.
Yeah, that's right. Curtis Te Brinke and I definitely wrote a movie. NICE. It's pretty awesome just cause it's so funny and we actually did it. I am keen to do something with it when the opportunity presents itself. But hey, it's an accomplishment.
16. Started a Blog.
what up. my friends did it, I should never go to parties... peer pressure is just too much for me.
AND NOW.
The very new addition to BAMFAB.
HOTD.
HUSBAND OF THE DAY.
Husband of the day:
Now picture him in zero gravity. Go see Inception.
His added husband bonus quality: JEWISHNESS! LOVE HIM. do it.
(I'll also be introducing two new features. yes.)
16 things I did while I was 16.
1. Ate at Arby's.
Here we have it. I finally bit the bullet. Just today, in fact. I never thought I'd be able to say it, but I can. I have eaten at Arby's, and to top it off, so far there's been no salmonella poisoning. GOOD START!
2. Traveled.
I'm a pretty lucky gal, in many ways but not all of them relate directly to this particular part of the post. I'm referring to the fact that I've been given every opportunity to travel at a young age and for that I am forever grateful. I can't get over how amazing it is that at the age of 17 minus one day, -actually almost exactly now that it's 6:40- I have been to over 20 different countries over three continents. Yes, very lucky.
During my sixteenth year: Mexico, and Croatia/Slovenia.
I have to say between those two I preferred the latter although it's hard to say as both experiences were so different.
Mexico was different than any trip we've taken cause we stayed at a beach resort. It was weird... sleeping in, a devout lack of churches and cemeteries, free food and alcohol everywhere you walked. INSANE.
Croatia/Slovenia was amazzzzing. It was more traditional, waking up early exploring city and countryside. Swimming in lake bled, speaking to a topless australian man. Good stuff all around. I'm glad that I've reached and age where I can truly get the most out of these trips. It's awesome. First destination while I'm 17 is London/Paris. Pumped up.
3. Went To Some Concerts.
wow, another way in which I'm lucky. My dad and brother are up for taking my friends and I to concerts! Awesomee. :)
Jack's Mannequin was AMAZING. So, so good. I saw some Nate Ruess from FUN. up and close and in my face. That was awesome, aside from my panic attack when I couldn't see Andrew run out on stage to wish Nate a happy birthday. I'm over it, though. Plus through the help of CELTAE and DYLAN, I got a note to Andrew McMahon also thanks to the touring drummer from FUN. annnnnd the nice friend of the guy with the fro in the wheelchair. You guys are the best. But seriously, life changing show.
Billy Talent. Also fun. You know, jammin' out to the grade school hits. It's all a good time. And then you've got some Against Me! opening and it adds up to a night of swooning. Ben Kowalewicz , guh. Tom Gabel, guh guh.
The Decemberists. So goooood. Ugh, spooky and creepy for the first half. The entire Hazards of Love album played straight, no crowd-talking. Next half, fun and playful and whimsical, as you would expect. Colin Meloy is charisma-city. yup.
Basia Bulat. AHHHHH! life made. Met her, best person alive. The end.
4. Made Some Cool Friends.
So, I've been told since the beginning, "don't worry about it... you'll find your circle and when you do, you'll be having such a blast you won't remember any of the boring days beforehand."
To that advice I say: TOO TRUE.
Basically, after jumping and bouncing from group to group, I've finally found a group of people I can feel comfortable with, and it was well worth the wait.
It all started with a girl named Celtae Baxter. AH. The best. That's what I have to say. She's just my favourite. I love her. She's hilarious, like so so funny. Don't believe me? Ask her to do a Jewish Man impression. Don't worry, I won't expecting a: "you were right, Scarlett" you'll be a little busy with your sides splitting and all. Also, kindest girl, always with the compliments. TO EVERYONE. People she doesn't even particularly like, she's speaks the truth in a positive way and it's wonderful. I cherish her friendship more than anything.
Also: DYLAN BRUXER, holy cow this man makes my life. I love him to bits. He's hilarious and is always there to listen to every problem you have, and make you feel damn good about yourself afterward. He's my saving grace.
Now, Hugh Lobb. This kid's a show-stopper. He's quite the guy, and I must say I'm quite fond of him. The most stylish, interesting man in Huron County, and he's got the hair and good looks to pull everything off. Not to mention, he's a genius, annnnd has fab taste in music. He's also a pretty darn good friend, and I'm grateful to have met him. p.s High Pitched Hugh will always be my favourite one.
Curtis TeBrinke. Ah, this kid is wonderful. He's just such a peach. He's the funniest guy I've pretty much ever met. And I just don't even know where half the jokes come from, they just appear in his mind so quickly. Sometimes, too quickly because he says things that probably should never be said. But I still laugh so I guess, I can't just pin the racism on him. Also, he's just a super nice guy, and I enjoy that he's never afraid to speak his mind and just be himself. Gah, just a good guy all around, and I'm super glad to have a friend like him in Clinton.
Reubennnn. Man you are awesome. I don't know if you hear that enough, but you are. You're just always so energetic and happy and just enjoying life, and I admire that about you. It's great. Not to mention you're super nice, and just always looking to be there for everyone in so many ways. You're also a mighty fine camper, if I say so myself. You should probably continue living the way you do. You'll be big one day.
And I could go on about Marije, Bailey, Rebekah, Jessalyn, Grant, Ariel, Jordan, Brittany, Adria, Dexter. Buuuuuut, I'll save that for another time. :)
5. Won An Election
Definitely happy about number five here, I worked hard for it. You are currently reading a post written by the St. Anne's Student Cabinet Minister of Arts and Culture, and darn proud of it. After losing last year's election, the win felt gooooood this time. Beating out one girl who was pretty damn sure she'd win was especially sweet. Even more so now that she's deleted me off facebook. NICE.
Also, this let the opportunity open up for me to join in on the festivities of STUD. CAB. RETREAT. Which was a wonderful day of not being at school and hanging in a cool little cabin in belgrave. It also gave me the opportunity to show off my potential and run a wicked tie-dye station at "Outsideapalooza." Bob Marley towel, tie-dye shirts from the drama room spread over a tree, some colourful bell bottoms, and some matching red checkered shirts, Marije and I brought the house down, or we would have if it wasn't outside.
6. Brought Back Writer's Guild.
Haha, another proud moment for myself. This little gem was a club that my brother was a part of in his St. Anne's day, and something I looked forward to in my late elementary school days. Once I got to high school, I was disappointed to find out the club was no longer in existence, it took some time but by grade eleven I worked up the gumption to bring it back, and it was going strong! Well, as strong as a five member club that just writes and eats can be going, which in my eyes is Samson before the hair loss levels. For this I received my first ever award at the co-curricular banquet. YES! I also wrote a killer proposal to the government, so killer they granted us some 780 dollars which was promptly spent on sweaters for "promotion" of the club. Also, YES!
7. Started And Dropped A SHSM
Okay, so this year a Specialist High Skills Major Program in Arts and Culture was introduced to our school. Naturally, I was keen and signed up immediately. I was then asked to attend the press release for this very program, which I did. I then was able to participate in a variety of freeeee workshops. This includes, Stage Combat certification, Dance lessons a la Thomas Erb, Mystery Dinner Theatre, OCAD tours and random trips to Kensington Market, also jewelry making, annd some UWO concert band, CPR certification, basically awesome. Then, I dropped it this summer after they screwed me over for my summer placement. Yeah, lame. Whatever free bus fare to many awesome places.
8. Joined Band.
I joined band this year, and I play the triangle. Mr. Geddis is my fave. And Also, with this I got to go to Montreal with a bunch of awesome friends of mine. LOVED IT. So much fun, I also got to skip class and help J-Gedz with an assortment of tasks. Nice.
9.Made Full Use Of My Roof.
So, aside from the fact that I am about to go read some ghost stories up in that piece, I've been using my roof to it's full potential this year. I'm talking: dance parties, picnics, a full day of watching How I Met Your Mother on my iPod, Laying out there in the cold ends of winter, hell I even built a snowman on that thing. I win.
10. Made Daily Holidays.
Let's see, Patty Cake Monday/Funny Walk Monday, Jewsday/Hughsday, High-Five Wednesday/Weezer,Wild Beasts Wednesday, Act Like A Dinosaur For At Least Five Minutes Thursday, Compliment Friday, and CELEBRATION FRIDAY.
weeekend: Satchel Saturday/ Caturday, and Sunday is Funday.
11. Saw Some Plays.
From the good: LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT... SO GOOD, Jesus Christ Superstar WITH THE ACTUAL JESUS FROM THE MOVIE! :D, to the bad.... Baby Steps, The Bootblack Orator. Sooo bad.
12. Skipped Some School
In grade nine, I remember thinking I would never skip a day of school. By grade eleven, that was done. I skipped math a bunch of times to just goof off, mostly I had some teeing out bullshit from someone or another one, but the odd time I just left with bailey and dylan and went to the antique store and bought some dinosaur pins. Another time, I skipped S.A.P to hang out with celtae and the boys from Fake Problems, and listen to some Bob Dylan Christmas music, and eat some mo fuckin' triscuits. My life is golden.
13. MC'd Some Coffee House.
Yes, it's exactly what it sounds like, I did just that. I got up on stage with Marije Sears Stryker, and I brought the house down, again... metaphorically. We basically just told some bad jokes and then got Curtis, Hugh and celtae up for some Awesome times... overall enjoyable.
14. Drove A Car.
This is another on accomplished just today. And I didn't even kill one person.
15. Co-Wrote A Movie Script.
Yeah, that's right. Curtis Te Brinke and I definitely wrote a movie. NICE. It's pretty awesome just cause it's so funny and we actually did it. I am keen to do something with it when the opportunity presents itself. But hey, it's an accomplishment.
16. Started a Blog.
what up. my friends did it, I should never go to parties... peer pressure is just too much for me.
AND NOW.
The very new addition to BAMFAB.
HOTD.
HUSBAND OF THE DAY.
Husband of the day:
Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Now picture him in zero gravity. Go see Inception.
His added husband bonus quality: JEWISHNESS! LOVE HIM. do it.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
idolatry.
Ten People I'd Like To Meet
And My Progress So Far
10. Hugh Laurie.
Why? He's a pretty wicked [BRITISH] actor, and plays one of my favourite characters on television. Mostly, though I'd just like to catch him off guard and see if his eyes really are that blue.
Status: FAIL.
9. Dolores O'Riordan.
Why? The Cranberries. If she needs more than that, she delivers: she's Irish. Also, she wails like no other and seriously pulls off bleach blonde crew cuts, something I can't claim to be successful at.
Status: FAIL.
8. Marc-Andre Fleury.
Why? I have a great deal of respect for people who are incredibly talented at things I can't even begin to attempt. Also, evidently, for people with accents. His charm and good looks don't help the situation, either.
Status: FAIL. But, I have been in the same arena as the man.
7. Colin Meloy.
Why? Well, his impressive grasp of the english language circa 1837 simply fascinates me. I'd also appreciate his appraisal of any radishes I felt the need to buy. It just looks like a good idea.
Status: FAIL. But, I have shared a certain amount of oxygen with him, at The Decemberists Concert.
6. Eric Morelli.
Why? Well aside from having a voice that could melt butter, and a rather wonderful face, this guy wrote my favourite Christmas song, and many other great songs as well. Unicorns and Mustache's "All The Christmas" is a staple for my holiday enjoyment, and the video for "Song For A Friend" could cheer up a cat in a thunder storm.
Status: FAIL. But, I have received a personalized copy of The Study's first album, from a limb which included drawings and messages from Eric, himself. Badass.
5. Tom Gabel.
Why? Gah, babe-city. That's what I have to say. Also, because when I first heard Against Me! I pictured the front man to look a little more like this:
Clearly, I need to figure shit out.
Status: FAIL. But, I do have one mutual friend with him on facebook. Win.
4. Claire Danes.
Why? My So-Called Life, might as well be the title of my autobiography based on the percentage of my time spent watching that one-season-wonder. Not to mention, Claire's appearance in the movie Polish Wedding. Where she was both polish, and married to this guy:
I could handle that. Mostly, though I just think she's a killer actress and if she wanted to switch places with me, I'd be cool with it.
Status: FAIL.
3. Basia Bulat.
Why? She's my idol. Polish-Canadian singer/songwriter who's super talented and plays the autoharp? Who wouldn't want to meet her. Basically, I wish I could be her, and I think she's the coolest.
Status: SUCCESS! Nicest person in the world, most adorable, down to earth, sweet girl you'll ever meet. Still want to be her despite her dismissal of those comments.
2. Jon Stewart.
Why? Wow. I don't know where to begin, could it be the subconscious attraction I've had to him since I was a tot watching him try to dig out of his dressing room backstage at "Elmopalooza"?
Perhaps...
Or maybe it's his hilarity, graceful aging, and intelligence. There's no denying that he's an incredibly talented, good looking older Jewish man, and I believe that this is grounds enough for wanting to meet him.
Status: FAIL.
1. Andrew McMahon.
Why? I find it quite difficult to explain my strange pull towards Mr. McMahon, but I'll try. This man is a hero to me, his music is amazing, but his story even more so. Well, at least, to me. A survivor of Acute Lymphatic Leukemia, this man has done wonders for the amount of money raised for pediatric cancer research, and for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. His incentives for the annual light the night walk encourage fans around the world to put an effort towards elevating the research that is currently being conducted. His sharing his fight through his music and the documentary Dear Jack have taught me so much about what it means to be a fighter, and helped me to understand and respect the people I've known effected by cancer and what they've gone through. Closure, and Admiration is what this man's brought me, and for that, he's my idol. There's so much more that I love about him, but you know, figure it out:
Status: FAIL. But I have seen him twice in concert and will be seeing him in August with Something Corporate. lifemadethanks. Also, I have given him a note expressing my respect for him, through the drummer of fun and a helpful member of the handi-capped section of the Sound Academy show in February.
One more thing:
Well, there we go. Ten pretty sweet people.
and you can believe it.
And My Progress So Far
10. Hugh Laurie.
Why? He's a pretty wicked [BRITISH] actor, and plays one of my favourite characters on television. Mostly, though I'd just like to catch him off guard and see if his eyes really are that blue.
Status: FAIL.
9. Dolores O'Riordan.
Why? The Cranberries. If she needs more than that, she delivers: she's Irish. Also, she wails like no other and seriously pulls off bleach blonde crew cuts, something I can't claim to be successful at.
Status: FAIL.
8. Marc-Andre Fleury.
Why? I have a great deal of respect for people who are incredibly talented at things I can't even begin to attempt. Also, evidently, for people with accents. His charm and good looks don't help the situation, either.
Status: FAIL. But, I have been in the same arena as the man.
7. Colin Meloy.
Why? Well, his impressive grasp of the english language circa 1837 simply fascinates me. I'd also appreciate his appraisal of any radishes I felt the need to buy. It just looks like a good idea.
Status: FAIL. But, I have shared a certain amount of oxygen with him, at The Decemberists Concert.
6. Eric Morelli.
Why? Well aside from having a voice that could melt butter, and a rather wonderful face, this guy wrote my favourite Christmas song, and many other great songs as well. Unicorns and Mustache's "All The Christmas" is a staple for my holiday enjoyment, and the video for "Song For A Friend" could cheer up a cat in a thunder storm.
Status: FAIL. But, I have received a personalized copy of The Study's first album, from a limb which included drawings and messages from Eric, himself. Badass.
5. Tom Gabel.
Why? Gah, babe-city. That's what I have to say. Also, because when I first heard Against Me! I pictured the front man to look a little more like this:
Clearly, I need to figure shit out.
Status: FAIL. But, I do have one mutual friend with him on facebook. Win.
4. Claire Danes.
Why? My So-Called Life, might as well be the title of my autobiography based on the percentage of my time spent watching that one-season-wonder. Not to mention, Claire's appearance in the movie Polish Wedding. Where she was both polish, and married to this guy:
I could handle that. Mostly, though I just think she's a killer actress and if she wanted to switch places with me, I'd be cool with it.
Status: FAIL.
3. Basia Bulat.
Why? She's my idol. Polish-Canadian singer/songwriter who's super talented and plays the autoharp? Who wouldn't want to meet her. Basically, I wish I could be her, and I think she's the coolest.
Status: SUCCESS! Nicest person in the world, most adorable, down to earth, sweet girl you'll ever meet. Still want to be her despite her dismissal of those comments.
2. Jon Stewart.
Why? Wow. I don't know where to begin, could it be the subconscious attraction I've had to him since I was a tot watching him try to dig out of his dressing room backstage at "Elmopalooza"?
Perhaps...
Or maybe it's his hilarity, graceful aging, and intelligence. There's no denying that he's an incredibly talented, good looking older Jewish man, and I believe that this is grounds enough for wanting to meet him.
Status: FAIL.
1. Andrew McMahon.
Why? I find it quite difficult to explain my strange pull towards Mr. McMahon, but I'll try. This man is a hero to me, his music is amazing, but his story even more so. Well, at least, to me. A survivor of Acute Lymphatic Leukemia, this man has done wonders for the amount of money raised for pediatric cancer research, and for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. His incentives for the annual light the night walk encourage fans around the world to put an effort towards elevating the research that is currently being conducted. His sharing his fight through his music and the documentary Dear Jack have taught me so much about what it means to be a fighter, and helped me to understand and respect the people I've known effected by cancer and what they've gone through. Closure, and Admiration is what this man's brought me, and for that, he's my idol. There's so much more that I love about him, but you know, figure it out:
Status: FAIL. But I have seen him twice in concert and will be seeing him in August with Something Corporate. lifemadethanks. Also, I have given him a note expressing my respect for him, through the drummer of fun and a helpful member of the handi-capped section of the Sound Academy show in February.
One more thing:
Well, there we go. Ten pretty sweet people.
and you can believe it.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Apple Beef.
I wish I could tell you I was about to write a recipe post, but that would be a lie.
I'm here to kill time, while my iPod restores itself back to it's factory settings.
It would seem that my iPod really enjoys being corrupted by my docking system. So I have, for about the thirtieth time now, lost all of my music.
Therefore: Steve Jobs should be kicked in the teeth.
I'm here to kill time, while my iPod restores itself back to it's factory settings.
It would seem that my iPod really enjoys being corrupted by my docking system. So I have, for about the thirtieth time now, lost all of my music.
Therefore: Steve Jobs should be kicked in the teeth.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Today's The Day.
Whatever you're looking for, you won't find it here.
What to expect: -A whole lot of things that don't interest you.
-A Party, so if you're interested in that, disregard the previous point.
And you can believe it.
What to expect: -A whole lot of things that don't interest you.
-A Party, so if you're interested in that, disregard the previous point.
And you can believe it.
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