2. This is what I did instead of studying for my test tomorrow. What the hell is wrong with me?! Look at this wreath though! It's so hilarious!
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Two things!
1. This is my new favorite band. It's the guy from The Whitest Boy Alive and this side project of his is brilliant. I love it so much.
2. This is what I did instead of studying for my test tomorrow. What the hell is wrong with me?! Look at this wreath though! It's so hilarious!
2. This is what I did instead of studying for my test tomorrow. What the hell is wrong with me?! Look at this wreath though! It's so hilarious!
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Objects of my affection
So, I just decided that this is going to be my new anthem for the next year.
"I remember when, when i first moved here,
a long time ago,
´cause i heard some song i used to hear back then,
a lone time ago.
i remember when, even further back,
in another town,
´cause i saw something written i used to say back then,
hard to comprehend
and the question is, was i more alive
then than i am now?
i happily have to disagree;
i laugh more often now, i cry more often now,
i am more me.
but of cause some days, i just lie around
and hardly exist,
and can´t tell apart what i´m eating
from my hand or my wrist.
´cause flesh is flesh, flesh as flesh as flesh,
the difference is thin.
but life has a certain ability of breathing new
life into me,
so i breathe it in.
it says here we are, and we all are here,
and you still can make sense,
if you just show up and present an honest face,
instead of that grin.
and the other day, this new friend of mine
said something to me
"just because something starts differently,
doesn´t mean it´s worth less."
and i soaked it in, how i soaked it in,
how i soaked it in
and just as to prove how right he was,
then you came.
so i´m gonna give, yes i´m gonna give,
i´m gonna give you a try,
so i´m gonna give, yes i´m gonna give,
i´m gonna give you a try"
"I remember when, when i first moved here,
a long time ago,
´cause i heard some song i used to hear back then,
a lone time ago.
i remember when, even further back,
in another town,
´cause i saw something written i used to say back then,
hard to comprehend
and the question is, was i more alive
then than i am now?
i happily have to disagree;
i laugh more often now, i cry more often now,
i am more me.
but of cause some days, i just lie around
and hardly exist,
and can´t tell apart what i´m eating
from my hand or my wrist.
´cause flesh is flesh, flesh as flesh as flesh,
the difference is thin.
but life has a certain ability of breathing new
life into me,
so i breathe it in.
it says here we are, and we all are here,
and you still can make sense,
if you just show up and present an honest face,
instead of that grin.
and the other day, this new friend of mine
said something to me
"just because something starts differently,
doesn´t mean it´s worth less."
and i soaked it in, how i soaked it in,
how i soaked it in
and just as to prove how right he was,
then you came.
so i´m gonna give, yes i´m gonna give,
i´m gonna give you a try,
so i´m gonna give, yes i´m gonna give,
i´m gonna give you a try"
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Awwwwww YEAH!
We finally found them! Guess where?! Right here in our local Asian food store!
Screw you Toronto Chinatown!
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Adventures in GMO foods!
Last night, after a hard game of squash (hard because it's SO HOT! and because we haven't played in about two weeks), we did what we often do to reward ourselves for exercising... We go grocery shopping! LobLaws is right across the street from the YMCA, so it's only logical. We came across these things called 'Slimcados'. They are 'organic', 2 for three dollars, and about twice the size of a regular avocado, so obviously, it was quite exciting at first! The sticker on it says "35% fewer calories 50% less fat" - and what's not to love about that, it's "healthier" and bigger!!
So, this evening as I prepared some Mexican foods for dinner, I remember the slimcados on top of the fridge and jumped on the chance to have guacamole in our lives. As I was cutting and mashing them up, I remembered my old friend Stacey telling me she thought avocados tasted like cum. I used to laugh at her because I thought it was such a strange statement, but as I stood there, releasing the juices and odors of the slimcados, all I could smell was semen - and yes, I can absolutely assure you it was in fact the slimcado. There is a time and place for semen, but mashed up in a bowl in the kitchen a fews steps away from being guacamole is not not one of them. No amount of garlic, lemon or salt could take away the smell. It was just nasty and I hope to goodness I am not forever turned off avocados.
Verdict on Slimcados: Unless you love the taste of semen, there is no way in hell you'll like them.
So, this evening as I prepared some Mexican foods for dinner, I remember the slimcados on top of the fridge and jumped on the chance to have guacamole in our lives. As I was cutting and mashing them up, I remembered my old friend Stacey telling me she thought avocados tasted like cum. I used to laugh at her because I thought it was such a strange statement, but as I stood there, releasing the juices and odors of the slimcados, all I could smell was semen - and yes, I can absolutely assure you it was in fact the slimcado. There is a time and place for semen, but mashed up in a bowl in the kitchen a fews steps away from being guacamole is not not one of them. No amount of garlic, lemon or salt could take away the smell. It was just nasty and I hope to goodness I am not forever turned off avocados.
Verdict on Slimcados: Unless you love the taste of semen, there is no way in hell you'll like them.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Crazy E
Thursday, July 21, 2011
It is hot as balls right now.
I dont really know where that expression came from, or if it even makes any sense, but saying it feels right when it's 12:30am and +40..
Late last night we returned back to Kingston after our two week vacation to Winnipeg. I love the Megabus because it is cheap and gets us to where we want to go (Toronto/Kingston), but last night I was in the throes of a terrible case of heat-stroke. I was severely dehydrated, with a viscous migraine and I had a breakdown in which I yelled at people simply having a conversation, and then cried for a good half hour. Yea, I was *that* asshole. I, in all my thirty years of knowledge should have known better to wear a hat all day, and HYDRATE myself while I walked around Chinatown looking for those rice paper steam trays that Chris says exist, but dont really exist. When you're obsessed with an idea, it's hard to stop and chug a bottle of water, even if your body is begging for it - because the thrill of shopping is greater than common sense. Yes, the thrill of shopping... Who am I anymore?
We accidentally discovered Kensington Market, which, was filled with many interesting shops and food vendors, one of which was solely a vegetarian restaurant! It was strange to be able to order *anything* on the menu! They had veggie dim sum, sushi, stirfrys, veggie 'ham'... But, unfortunately, it really wasn't all that great. I had a veggie bbq steamed bun and that was delicious, but all together, kind of disappointing. Just because you forfeit meat, doesn't mean you have to forfeit flavor. Regardless though, we drank tons and tons of lime-water and iced tea and enjoyed the air-conditioning before marching back out into the heat.
Previous to all this E had to visit the United Church Archives to look at thesis from 1962 which potentially had a one little paragraph about Marshall Gauvin, E's current thesis subject. He had to pay 38$ for this thesis to be 'shipped' all the way across the city, which I think is just outrageous, but whatever if it helps his paper. The people who work there are mean though, not outright mean, more like a subtle meanness - the stingy, judgy, bossy kind. My point is, people are paying a lot of money to look at the archives, the 'front line' staff of the association should be a LOT more helpful and... Nice. Anyways, I stole two pencils and plan on never returning - so take that United Church, enjoy your 38$. I am also, unjustly, blaming UCA for my heat stroke.
Anyways, today was so gross hot, as I've mentioned earlier, and I was feeling pretty crappy because of my shitty bus ride and such last night, but after a long afternoon nap, E and I went swimming.. On our roof top pool... Twice. No one was there. It was just the two of us. The great thing about the pool is that you can see all of Kingston from a nice floaty advantage. It was so refreshing. We played around and did some laps and stared at the city - a great way to spend an extremely hot day. I guess tomorrow will be much the same. At some point though, I will have to start being productive...
I'm pretty tired actually, I was going to blog about Winnipeg and stuff, but I'm too pooped. Remind me though, I'll get on it.
This is th red red moon over Toronto.
Late last night we returned back to Kingston after our two week vacation to Winnipeg. I love the Megabus because it is cheap and gets us to where we want to go (Toronto/Kingston), but last night I was in the throes of a terrible case of heat-stroke. I was severely dehydrated, with a viscous migraine and I had a breakdown in which I yelled at people simply having a conversation, and then cried for a good half hour. Yea, I was *that* asshole. I, in all my thirty years of knowledge should have known better to wear a hat all day, and HYDRATE myself while I walked around Chinatown looking for those rice paper steam trays that Chris says exist, but dont really exist. When you're obsessed with an idea, it's hard to stop and chug a bottle of water, even if your body is begging for it - because the thrill of shopping is greater than common sense. Yes, the thrill of shopping... Who am I anymore?
We accidentally discovered Kensington Market, which, was filled with many interesting shops and food vendors, one of which was solely a vegetarian restaurant! It was strange to be able to order *anything* on the menu! They had veggie dim sum, sushi, stirfrys, veggie 'ham'... But, unfortunately, it really wasn't all that great. I had a veggie bbq steamed bun and that was delicious, but all together, kind of disappointing. Just because you forfeit meat, doesn't mean you have to forfeit flavor. Regardless though, we drank tons and tons of lime-water and iced tea and enjoyed the air-conditioning before marching back out into the heat.
Previous to all this E had to visit the United Church Archives to look at thesis from 1962 which potentially had a one little paragraph about Marshall Gauvin, E's current thesis subject. He had to pay 38$ for this thesis to be 'shipped' all the way across the city, which I think is just outrageous, but whatever if it helps his paper. The people who work there are mean though, not outright mean, more like a subtle meanness - the stingy, judgy, bossy kind. My point is, people are paying a lot of money to look at the archives, the 'front line' staff of the association should be a LOT more helpful and... Nice. Anyways, I stole two pencils and plan on never returning - so take that United Church, enjoy your 38$. I am also, unjustly, blaming UCA for my heat stroke.
Anyways, today was so gross hot, as I've mentioned earlier, and I was feeling pretty crappy because of my shitty bus ride and such last night, but after a long afternoon nap, E and I went swimming.. On our roof top pool... Twice. No one was there. It was just the two of us. The great thing about the pool is that you can see all of Kingston from a nice floaty advantage. It was so refreshing. We played around and did some laps and stared at the city - a great way to spend an extremely hot day. I guess tomorrow will be much the same. At some point though, I will have to start being productive...
I'm pretty tired actually, I was going to blog about Winnipeg and stuff, but I'm too pooped. Remind me though, I'll get on it.
This is th red red moon over Toronto.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Day 30
"A picture of someone/something you miss"
Normally, I'd be putting a picture up of my mom or friends back home, but since I will be seeing them in a few days (HOORAYS!!) this last spot is reserved for the Dudecat, who, I miss terribly and still think of all the time.
Normally, I'd be putting a picture up of my mom or friends back home, but since I will be seeing them in a few days (HOORAYS!!) this last spot is reserved for the Dudecat, who, I miss terribly and still think of all the time.
Day 29
"A picture that can always make you smile"
Me - Elliot I'm home!
Elliot - Hi Melly! I'm in the bedroom.
I walk in
M - What are you *doing*!?
E - It's a sun tent! Come try it out!
M - Why dont you just go outside?
E - I have so much work to do, I cant.
Me - Elliot I'm home!
Elliot - Hi Melly! I'm in the bedroom.
I walk in
M - What are you *doing*!?
E - It's a sun tent! Come try it out!
M - Why dont you just go outside?
E - I have so much work to do, I cant.
Day 28
"A picture of something you're afraid of"
I am terrified of bears. And dinosaurs. But, mostly bears. I dont mind them from a distance, behind a wall - but the thought of walking through the forest only to be surprised by the beast has, on more than one occasion, brought me to tears. Probably irrational, but real to me nonetheless. That being said, I dont want them dead - so please dont kill bears for sport - if that could even be considered a sport. Bear-bating makes me sick to my stomach - and it makes me want to punch you in the face, not you - YOU.
I am terrified of bears. And dinosaurs. But, mostly bears. I dont mind them from a distance, behind a wall - but the thought of walking through the forest only to be surprised by the beast has, on more than one occasion, brought me to tears. Probably irrational, but real to me nonetheless. That being said, I dont want them dead - so please dont kill bears for sport - if that could even be considered a sport. Bear-bating makes me sick to my stomach - and it makes me want to punch you in the face, not you - YOU.
Day 26
"A picture of something/someone that means a lot to you"
This is Mr. Elliot. He means the world to me.
This is Mr. Elliot. He means the world to me.
Day 25
"A picture from your day"
So today, to the cats delight, we purchased a standing fan in preparation for the insanely hot summers here in Kingston. WendyCat & McGurk went crazy - and are still (hours later) playing in the bags/box..
So today, to the cats delight, we purchased a standing fan in preparation for the insanely hot summers here in Kingston. WendyCat & McGurk went crazy - and are still (hours later) playing in the bags/box..
Day 24
"A picture of something you wish you could change"
There are some major and minor things in this world I wish I could change. Everything from our nation's values towards healthier eating by subsidising the cost of fruit and vegetables so that *everyone* in this country has access to wholesome and affordable foods. I'd abolish Mcdonalds and Walmart and the meat industry. I'd make the whole world vegetarian. I wish I could be living on the top floor of my apartment building, instead of right in the middle. I wish my white cat hadn't died last year. I'd change the way people behave on a sidewalk. I'd change the aggresion drivers have towards cyclists. I'd change daylight savings so that we'd never have to fall back or spring forward ever again, but really, what I wish I could change most is my current location. Kingston.
There are some major and minor things in this world I wish I could change. Everything from our nation's values towards healthier eating by subsidising the cost of fruit and vegetables so that *everyone* in this country has access to wholesome and affordable foods. I'd abolish Mcdonalds and Walmart and the meat industry. I'd make the whole world vegetarian. I wish I could be living on the top floor of my apartment building, instead of right in the middle. I wish my white cat hadn't died last year. I'd change the way people behave on a sidewalk. I'd change the aggresion drivers have towards cyclists. I'd change daylight savings so that we'd never have to fall back or spring forward ever again, but really, what I wish I could change most is my current location. Kingston.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Day 22
"A picture of something you wish you were better at"
I seriously wish I were better at talking, articulating, and formulating responses. I often feel like I have insights to contribute to conversations, but lack the ability to properly execute them. It's almost like I have verbal dyslexia mixed with a southern drawl, mild drunkenness and a lack of volume control. It sucks. I am 30 years old for heavens sake! I should be able to talk properly!!
I seriously wish I were better at talking, articulating, and formulating responses. I often feel like I have insights to contribute to conversations, but lack the ability to properly execute them. It's almost like I have verbal dyslexia mixed with a southern drawl, mild drunkenness and a lack of volume control. It sucks. I am 30 years old for heavens sake! I should be able to talk properly!!
Day 21
"A picture of something you wish you could forget"
I cannot bring myself to actually post a picture of what I wish I could forget because I know that the second I do an image search on Google, I am either going to vomit or cry - and I dont want to do either. But, I wish I could forget slaughter houses, animal cruelty, and factory farming. I've educated myself enough through books, movies, magazines and photographs to know the unimaginable horrors of the aforementioned. It hurts me physically to think of all the demented, sickening abuse animals have suffered at the hand of man..
I cannot bring myself to actually post a picture of what I wish I could forget because I know that the second I do an image search on Google, I am either going to vomit or cry - and I dont want to do either. But, I wish I could forget slaughter houses, animal cruelty, and factory farming. I've educated myself enough through books, movies, magazines and photographs to know the unimaginable horrors of the aforementioned. It hurts me physically to think of all the demented, sickening abuse animals have suffered at the hand of man..
Day 20
"A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel"
I thought about this entry tons. To be honest, there is no where in this world I just *MUST* see. If I dont get to see far-off parts of the world, I likely will not regret it, or feel incomplete. That being said, if the chance arises, I'd love to go to Vietnam. Why? It's pretty, and I love Pho. I think those are pretty good reasons to want to see another country.
I thought about this entry tons. To be honest, there is no where in this world I just *MUST* see. If I dont get to see far-off parts of the world, I likely will not regret it, or feel incomplete. That being said, if the chance arises, I'd love to go to Vietnam. Why? It's pretty, and I love Pho. I think those are pretty good reasons to want to see another country.
Day 19
"A picture of a letter"
I have seriously been lucky with snail mail since I've moved away. Here are some of the wonderful letters I've received within the last year. THANK YOU FRIENDS! :)
I have seriously been lucky with snail mail since I've moved away. Here are some of the wonderful letters I've received within the last year. THANK YOU FRIENDS! :)
Day 18
"A picture of your biggest insecurity"
Unfortunately, I have to say that my body is my biggest insecurity. I have many MANY insecurities, but I am pretty sure that the majority of them stem from the way I feel about how I look. I wish I was stronger and more rooted in who I am both physically and emotionally, but until my droopy bits tighten up, I'm afraid I'll never be able to love what I see when I look into a mirror. Isn't that sad? I hate that this is true.
Unfortunately, I have to say that my body is my biggest insecurity. I have many MANY insecurities, but I am pretty sure that the majority of them stem from the way I feel about how I look. I wish I was stronger and more rooted in who I am both physically and emotionally, but until my droopy bits tighten up, I'm afraid I'll never be able to love what I see when I look into a mirror. Isn't that sad? I hate that this is true.
The big 3-0 !
I haven't been keeping up with the photo challenge because two very good friends mine, and myself, spent six days eating and walking around Montreal in celebration of my thirtieth birthday. BUT! As of right now, I will continue until day 30 is completed!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Day 17
"A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently"
Last August, the boyfriend and I packed up most of our belongings that we didn't sell and headed out east. It was the first time I've ever lived away from Winnipeg (home) in my adult life. I dreamed about the possibility all the time because I'm like that. I always wonder what it'll be like to be somewhere else.
Well. Here we are in Kingston Ontario and life is much much harder. I guess in some ways it's been positive. I mean, I did get an adventure - not the sort of adventure I was hoping for - but life is about experiences, good and bad, and for now the scale is tilted towards bad - or "less ideal" I suppose.
The good parts are that I get to hang out with Elliot all the time. That is, when he is not buried under books. We've become better friends and after being alone here together for eight months, we've learned how to live better. We've changed our eating habits, our exercise habits, we are more self sufficient than we've ever been - and now we are looking forward to leaving Kingston in the fall and heading somewhere a little bigger and exciting. With all the mistakes we've made here and the learning and growing we've managed to do - we can take on anything, and are more than ready for the next chapter.
Last August, the boyfriend and I packed up most of our belongings that we didn't sell and headed out east. It was the first time I've ever lived away from Winnipeg (home) in my adult life. I dreamed about the possibility all the time because I'm like that. I always wonder what it'll be like to be somewhere else.
Well. Here we are in Kingston Ontario and life is much much harder. I guess in some ways it's been positive. I mean, I did get an adventure - not the sort of adventure I was hoping for - but life is about experiences, good and bad, and for now the scale is tilted towards bad - or "less ideal" I suppose.
The good parts are that I get to hang out with Elliot all the time. That is, when he is not buried under books. We've become better friends and after being alone here together for eight months, we've learned how to live better. We've changed our eating habits, our exercise habits, we are more self sufficient than we've ever been - and now we are looking forward to leaving Kingston in the fall and heading somewhere a little bigger and exciting. With all the mistakes we've made here and the learning and growing we've managed to do - we can take on anything, and are more than ready for the next chapter.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Day 16
"A picture of someone who inspires you"
For today's post, I am going to consider these two a single entity. This is Jonathan Safran Foer and Nicole Krauss. My two favorite authors who, as it turns out happen to be married. Isn't that amazing? These two people with incredible stories inside them have found each other. I can only image the tales they tell their children before bed.
I am inspired by many people, each for different reasons. I wouldn't say that I have a single role model, or idol because there's not one person that has *everything* I find inspiring. For this project I picked them because every time I read their books I am inspired. Inspired to write, inspired to create, inspired to go out into the world and live.
Jonathan Safran Foer took on an admirable cause recently that made me appreciate his genius even more (if that's at all possible). He set out to tackle the meat industry - and by tackle I mean, he had questions that he wanted answered. You have to read Eating Animals to fully understand what I mean, because I am terrible at book reviews - but basically he wanted to know where our meat comes from, what kind of conditions these animals are raised in and exactly *what* is being put inside them.
Anyways, I find that inspiring. also, I think about Leo Gursky and Oskar Schell all the time - and it makes me want to tattoo YES and NO on each palm and head out for adventure...
For today's post, I am going to consider these two a single entity. This is Jonathan Safran Foer and Nicole Krauss. My two favorite authors who, as it turns out happen to be married. Isn't that amazing? These two people with incredible stories inside them have found each other. I can only image the tales they tell their children before bed.
I am inspired by many people, each for different reasons. I wouldn't say that I have a single role model, or idol because there's not one person that has *everything* I find inspiring. For this project I picked them because every time I read their books I am inspired. Inspired to write, inspired to create, inspired to go out into the world and live.
Jonathan Safran Foer took on an admirable cause recently that made me appreciate his genius even more (if that's at all possible). He set out to tackle the meat industry - and by tackle I mean, he had questions that he wanted answered. You have to read Eating Animals to fully understand what I mean, because I am terrible at book reviews - but basically he wanted to know where our meat comes from, what kind of conditions these animals are raised in and exactly *what* is being put inside them.
Anyways, I find that inspiring. also, I think about Leo Gursky and Oskar Schell all the time - and it makes me want to tattoo YES and NO on each palm and head out for adventure...
Monday, March 28, 2011
Day 15
"A picture of something you want to do before you die"
I'd really like to write a book before I die. Some people want to jump out of airplanes or do a number of adrenaline inducing activities to prove that they're alive - but that's not me. Sure I'd like to empty my puny bank account and travel around the world - but if I dont get to travel, I'm quite ok with that too.
I'd like to write in the style of magic realism. Like Gabriel Garcia Marquez or Nicole Krauss or Elif Shafak. I'd like to write about the impossible and amazing life of Norm Person, I'd like to write about all the interesting and sad things I've seen. I'd like to write a story that maybe one day will be picked up by someone and loved for every single word on every single page. A story that hopefully would inspire someone else to write or do something they've always wanted to do before they die.
I'd really like to write a book before I die. Some people want to jump out of airplanes or do a number of adrenaline inducing activities to prove that they're alive - but that's not me. Sure I'd like to empty my puny bank account and travel around the world - but if I dont get to travel, I'm quite ok with that too.
I'd like to write in the style of magic realism. Like Gabriel Garcia Marquez or Nicole Krauss or Elif Shafak. I'd like to write about the impossible and amazing life of Norm Person, I'd like to write about all the interesting and sad things I've seen. I'd like to write a story that maybe one day will be picked up by someone and loved for every single word on every single page. A story that hopefully would inspire someone else to write or do something they've always wanted to do before they die.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Day 13
"A picture of your favorite band or artist"
It is so hard for me to think of a single favorite band/musician. I'll admit it, I tend to overplay certain bands - that initially I'm in love with - but because of the exposure, end up needing a break from/hating. So, I'm more of a "My favorite in the *moment* is..."
But, that being said, the one I come back to time and time again when I need something comfortable and strange, is Beck. He's genius. Beck is the answer for everything musical - for me. In fact, it's been awhile... I think it's a good Sea Change kind of day..
It is so hard for me to think of a single favorite band/musician. I'll admit it, I tend to overplay certain bands - that initially I'm in love with - but because of the exposure, end up needing a break from/hating. So, I'm more of a "My favorite in the *moment* is..."
But, that being said, the one I come back to time and time again when I need something comfortable and strange, is Beck. He's genius. Beck is the answer for everything musical - for me. In fact, it's been awhile... I think it's a good Sea Change kind of day..
Friday, March 25, 2011
Day 12
"A Picture of something you love"
I love hammocking. Summer. Pictures of feet. Reading in hammocks. Being surrounded by other friends in their hammocks. Napping in hammocks. Listening to forest noises and birds from inside the hammock. Basically everything hammock related.
I love hammocking. Summer. Pictures of feet. Reading in hammocks. Being surrounded by other friends in their hammocks. Napping in hammocks. Listening to forest noises and birds from inside the hammock. Basically everything hammock related.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Day 11
"A picture of something you hate"
This is one of my biggest pet peeves. I dont really think this picture shows exactly what it is about sidewalk hogging that gets to me, so let me explain. I very much dislike - to the point of hating - when people are walking two or three abreast and make absolutely NO EFFORT to move even a little bit - even though you've moved to one side of the walk to show that common courtesy should be extended...
This is a really bad problem here in Kingston. I think it has everything to do with the average age, which is probably about 17/18. The young age and lack of proper parenting, combined with the fact that Kingston is a very rich town, breeding spoiled, self centered and self important mutants makes for a deadly combination of pedestrians. People here lack manners, decency and courtesy.
I go out every day armed with elbows - and I really wish I didn't have to. When we first moved here, we'd always let people go by, either by stepping into the street or someones lawn or stopping completely to allow a gaggle of people pass. Now, we play chicken with them. It's sport. 9 out of 10 times, if you are walking alone and a couple is coming towards you, they most absolutely WILL NOT go single file for easy passing, they will run you off the road if you dont get those elbows out. I have never, anywhere in my life experienced such terrible sidewalk etiquette than here.
*rant off*
This is one of my biggest pet peeves. I dont really think this picture shows exactly what it is about sidewalk hogging that gets to me, so let me explain. I very much dislike - to the point of hating - when people are walking two or three abreast and make absolutely NO EFFORT to move even a little bit - even though you've moved to one side of the walk to show that common courtesy should be extended...
This is a really bad problem here in Kingston. I think it has everything to do with the average age, which is probably about 17/18. The young age and lack of proper parenting, combined with the fact that Kingston is a very rich town, breeding spoiled, self centered and self important mutants makes for a deadly combination of pedestrians. People here lack manners, decency and courtesy.
I go out every day armed with elbows - and I really wish I didn't have to. When we first moved here, we'd always let people go by, either by stepping into the street or someones lawn or stopping completely to allow a gaggle of people pass. Now, we play chicken with them. It's sport. 9 out of 10 times, if you are walking alone and a couple is coming towards you, they most absolutely WILL NOT go single file for easy passing, they will run you off the road if you dont get those elbows out. I have never, anywhere in my life experienced such terrible sidewalk etiquette than here.
*rant off*
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Day 10
"A picture of the person you do the most ****** up things with"
This is my friend Tania. I wouldn't say we do the most f***ed up stuff together, but we have done a lot of both really stupid and really fun interesting things together. From pie fights, to blanket therapy and impromptu cardboard instrument concerts to shots of orange juice. Tania is usually right by my side as we navigate our way to adventure, she's always ready to graffiti random words in various places, or to play the muse to my spur of the moment photo-shoots.
This is my friend Tania. I wouldn't say we do the most f***ed up stuff together, but we have done a lot of both really stupid and really fun interesting things together. From pie fights, to blanket therapy and impromptu cardboard instrument concerts to shots of orange juice. Tania is usually right by my side as we navigate our way to adventure, she's always ready to graffiti random words in various places, or to play the muse to my spur of the moment photo-shoots.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Day 9
"A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most"
I think the only person who has gotten me through all of life's ups and downs is me myself - but the one person who has always had my back is my Mom. She's always been there to feed me, let me do laundry, or casually had me a 20$ bill for no reason at all. She saves me cross word puzzles, and takes pictures of what she sees during a day, so I dont miss anything. She's the person outside in the middle of the afternoon gathering snow from your yard to enhance her snowman, or feeding birds on her way to work. She is giving and positive and the most wonderful constant in my life :)
I think the only person who has gotten me through all of life's ups and downs is me myself - but the one person who has always had my back is my Mom. She's always been there to feed me, let me do laundry, or casually had me a 20$ bill for no reason at all. She saves me cross word puzzles, and takes pictures of what she sees during a day, so I dont miss anything. She's the person outside in the middle of the afternoon gathering snow from your yard to enhance her snowman, or feeding birds on her way to work. She is giving and positive and the most wonderful constant in my life :)
Monday, March 21, 2011
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