St. Vincent (Anne Clark)
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Philip K. Dick
"Reality, to me, is not something that you perceive, but something you make. You create it more rapidly than it creates you."
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
we're all the same.
Last night, I picked up a distraught, scared, shaken woman from downtown. At first, I drove by her, questioning whether or not I should stop for her. After driving for a bit, my guilty mind set in, and I turned around to go get her.
As I approached her, I noticed she was shaking terribly, and had tears streaming down her face. I rolled down my window and asked her if she needed a ride.
Relief washed over her face, and she quickly said yes.
As she was fastening her seatbelt, I asked her if everything was alright. She was shaking terribly from the cold, so I cranked up the heat. Her voice was trembling as she told me her story of her abusive boyfriend, and how a decision she made quickly ruined her life. She never got into details, just worded everything to the point.
I didn't want to intrude further into her life, but having a general gist of the situation, told her that everything will be okay, and that things can turn themselves around if you just believe.
She calmed down, turned to me and said "thank you". I was concerned about her safety, and asked if she had a safe place to go. She said yes, but I had doubts in my mind.
We arrived to her destination shortly, and as she was exiting the vehicle, she turned to me and said,"Thank you for the ride, and for being so kind." I made sure she was inside her house before leaving, and she waved goodbye.
After spending a short time with Tracy, I realized that all anyone could ask for in life, is to feel like a person.
As I approached her, I noticed she was shaking terribly, and had tears streaming down her face. I rolled down my window and asked her if she needed a ride.
Relief washed over her face, and she quickly said yes.
As she was fastening her seatbelt, I asked her if everything was alright. She was shaking terribly from the cold, so I cranked up the heat. Her voice was trembling as she told me her story of her abusive boyfriend, and how a decision she made quickly ruined her life. She never got into details, just worded everything to the point.
I didn't want to intrude further into her life, but having a general gist of the situation, told her that everything will be okay, and that things can turn themselves around if you just believe.
She calmed down, turned to me and said "thank you". I was concerned about her safety, and asked if she had a safe place to go. She said yes, but I had doubts in my mind.
We arrived to her destination shortly, and as she was exiting the vehicle, she turned to me and said,"Thank you for the ride, and for being so kind." I made sure she was inside her house before leaving, and she waved goodbye.
After spending a short time with Tracy, I realized that all anyone could ask for in life, is to feel like a person.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
mbf.... and those pajamas.
the weekend in vancouver was such a blast. i really needed some time out of nanaimo with some sweet peeps and new peeps!
on saturday, liz, ty, syd and i grabbed the 10am ferry into van. we then were greeted by my charming cousin paul, and were dropped off on granville st. tyler taught us a thing or two about great coffee, and took us to the best coffee shop in the city! Elysian is the name, and it really is the best coffee i've ever had. ty, who also works at a coffee shop, kindled a friendship with the owner, and then we received a twenty minute speech about various coffee's, undertones, equipment, etc. we also tried a sample of kenyan coffee. the experience now makes me shake my head in shame at tim's and buck's. seriously, if you ever get a chance to try a real thick latte with no sugar... do it. it will change your life!
yeah i got excited. now that we had gotten our buzz on (literally), we eyed the fresh slice restaurant, and demolished slices of pizza for a buck sixty! so goood. we then grabbed the bus to ubc.
tyler introduced us to his INCREDIBLY good looking friend brandon, who gave us a little tour of the campus. man, if i went to school in ubc i would never get any work done. i skip so much school here... i would probably never get anything accomplished there. ubc is super pretty compared to nanz bonanz, but we do have a sweeter jazz program fo sho!
the boys left us to study and be lame, so liz and i went to the pit pub to meet up with mbf and his crew! we got there as soon as the rehearsal was ending, so we stood idly by and watched everyone.
SO MANY GLARES FROM VARIOUS BIOTCHES. like holy. if eyes were daggers...
the rehearsal had ended, and then i finally got to meet mbf himselllf! nicest person ever! and i coudln't get enough of his red cardigan!
liz already knew the lyrics to the songs, so syd and i had to learn them two hours before the show. some chick named angie was the woman's conductor... but she doesn't know how to teach at all! it was super frustrating...
so to calm our nerves we all order pitchers of beer! the boys show up, and we all start drinking. by now the pub is packed with students and non-students, and we're stoked! we put on our white outfits, and headed up on stage.
we drunkenly sang!! ahaha. after the last song, we all had to run into thep it and get people to jump around! it was aweeesome.
jackie and paul met up with us after the performance to join us in some drinking festivities. we got our last minute drinks at the campus pub place... and then went to mcdonalds for a snack attack... ughhh such a bad idea!
we then followed will up to his place for a gathering. while people were still up and drinking, i was way too tired, so i decided to pass out on his comfy couch in front of the fireplace... so comfy!
the next day we went for breaky with will and his friend ross downstairs, then met up with syd, and went on a tour of vancouver. the olympics stuff is up and running, so we decided to have our own little photo op with the set ups.
we got home around ten at night... soooo tired!
next weekend we get to go back to van and party with paul for the olympics! ee! i am so stoked!
on saturday, liz, ty, syd and i grabbed the 10am ferry into van. we then were greeted by my charming cousin paul, and were dropped off on granville st. tyler taught us a thing or two about great coffee, and took us to the best coffee shop in the city! Elysian is the name, and it really is the best coffee i've ever had. ty, who also works at a coffee shop, kindled a friendship with the owner, and then we received a twenty minute speech about various coffee's, undertones, equipment, etc. we also tried a sample of kenyan coffee. the experience now makes me shake my head in shame at tim's and buck's. seriously, if you ever get a chance to try a real thick latte with no sugar... do it. it will change your life!
yeah i got excited. now that we had gotten our buzz on (literally), we eyed the fresh slice restaurant, and demolished slices of pizza for a buck sixty! so goood. we then grabbed the bus to ubc.
tyler introduced us to his INCREDIBLY good looking friend brandon, who gave us a little tour of the campus. man, if i went to school in ubc i would never get any work done. i skip so much school here... i would probably never get anything accomplished there. ubc is super pretty compared to nanz bonanz, but we do have a sweeter jazz program fo sho!
the boys left us to study and be lame, so liz and i went to the pit pub to meet up with mbf and his crew! we got there as soon as the rehearsal was ending, so we stood idly by and watched everyone.
SO MANY GLARES FROM VARIOUS BIOTCHES. like holy. if eyes were daggers...
the rehearsal had ended, and then i finally got to meet mbf himselllf! nicest person ever! and i coudln't get enough of his red cardigan!
liz already knew the lyrics to the songs, so syd and i had to learn them two hours before the show. some chick named angie was the woman's conductor... but she doesn't know how to teach at all! it was super frustrating...
so to calm our nerves we all order pitchers of beer! the boys show up, and we all start drinking. by now the pub is packed with students and non-students, and we're stoked! we put on our white outfits, and headed up on stage.
we drunkenly sang!! ahaha. after the last song, we all had to run into thep it and get people to jump around! it was aweeesome.
jackie and paul met up with us after the performance to join us in some drinking festivities. we got our last minute drinks at the campus pub place... and then went to mcdonalds for a snack attack... ughhh such a bad idea!
we then followed will up to his place for a gathering. while people were still up and drinking, i was way too tired, so i decided to pass out on his comfy couch in front of the fireplace... so comfy!
the next day we went for breaky with will and his friend ross downstairs, then met up with syd, and went on a tour of vancouver. the olympics stuff is up and running, so we decided to have our own little photo op with the set ups.
we got home around ten at night... soooo tired!
next weekend we get to go back to van and party with paul for the olympics! ee! i am so stoked!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
ordinary world.
but i won't cry for yesterday
there's an ordinary world
somehow i have to find
and as i try to make my way
to the ordinary world
i will learn to survive.
- duran duran
there's an ordinary world
somehow i have to find
and as i try to make my way
to the ordinary world
i will learn to survive.
- duran duran
victoria.
So, the trip to Victoria was amazing. Not only did I meet other musicians, I got the opportunity to talk to some very talented writers and artists.
The party was held for Colin's good friend Nick, who is an accomplished writer, and was held to celebrate the fact that his novel is being edited by a very prestigious publishing company.
We also were kind of celebrating for Colin too. If all goes well, he will be working for a producer that has worked with Billy Talent, Coldplay, Avril Lavigne, and a few other famous bands. I am so excited for him.
A good buddy of his brought over a keg to start the night, and people began to enter in swarms. There were quite a few musicians, so Colin and I had to wait until 1am to play our tunes. We played Blue Bossa, My Funny Valentine, My Romance and Lover Man (and no it wasn't themed... we just picked at random). We then invited Nick up to sing "I'm Just a Gigalo". It was probably the funniest thing I've seen in a long time.
I also met a classical pianist who was absolutely mind-blowing. She played a Cantata by Bach, and a piece created by a canadian composer. She and I talked about school and how she too went through the phase of not playing anything for a few years. She had a ton of great advice and has motivated me to pick up the flute again.
And Margooo! Awee, another really cool person. Her personality floooored me. Very kind hearted and humble, and soooo fun.
Colin and I got back today around 3 to run the university stairs with some friends. We ran them three times, and I thought I was going to die. And now he just helped me work out my complex-meter keyboarding test I have to do tomorrow. Why do I leave things at the last minute? Ugh.
So that's my little recap. I'm going to beeeed.
The party was held for Colin's good friend Nick, who is an accomplished writer, and was held to celebrate the fact that his novel is being edited by a very prestigious publishing company.
We also were kind of celebrating for Colin too. If all goes well, he will be working for a producer that has worked with Billy Talent, Coldplay, Avril Lavigne, and a few other famous bands. I am so excited for him.
A good buddy of his brought over a keg to start the night, and people began to enter in swarms. There were quite a few musicians, so Colin and I had to wait until 1am to play our tunes. We played Blue Bossa, My Funny Valentine, My Romance and Lover Man (and no it wasn't themed... we just picked at random). We then invited Nick up to sing "I'm Just a Gigalo". It was probably the funniest thing I've seen in a long time.
I also met a classical pianist who was absolutely mind-blowing. She played a Cantata by Bach, and a piece created by a canadian composer. She and I talked about school and how she too went through the phase of not playing anything for a few years. She had a ton of great advice and has motivated me to pick up the flute again.
And Margooo! Awee, another really cool person. Her personality floooored me. Very kind hearted and humble, and soooo fun.
Colin and I got back today around 3 to run the university stairs with some friends. We ran them three times, and I thought I was going to die. And now he just helped me work out my complex-meter keyboarding test I have to do tomorrow. Why do I leave things at the last minute? Ugh.
So that's my little recap. I'm going to beeeed.
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