I've finished all the cleaning in the house that's to be done today and back onto reading and watching documentaries that just tend to depress me more and more. However, the firehouse has opened twice across the street and for the third time today i am hearing sirens. I believe that living on this corner of Ontario offers a great perspective on life. it's all about crashing into something else.
As i get angrier and angrier with each passing day at the ridiculous ideas of government and mainly it's horrible handling of funds in the United States i don't really know what to do rather than cook and work out because it would appear to me the only thing i have control over is my body and not of financial decisions or even where my money ends up. if i lived in the United States right now i would be fiendishly upset at the bail out and even more upset with what appears to be an overwhelming sense "someone else needs to fix it," mentality.
For The United States of America debt is money and without debt there would be no money. how absolutely paradoxically ridiculous is that. i don't understand the way politicians and economists think and i'm not too sure i want to. i want to live my life away from this repetitive notion and i believe a country with so much power in the world should be questionned by the rest of the world on most decisions. i feel as a citizen of earth i deserve more freedom and i despise the fact that people think their "breakthroughs" are anything but selfish.....
Wow technology... what a fucking breakthrough that is.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Parlor Tricks
It's finally my day off and that always means its my day to do laundry, clean my room, wipe down the kitchen, and probably sweep the entire place. The music generally varies but today it seems i shall be doing these chores to the wonderful flows of kid koala, the mystery jets, thievery corporation, nightmares on wax, tosca, and whatever else additives i push in throughout the day.
The business with opening a restaurant or cafe has slowed down a bit as our first location has been sold and i haven't had time to speak with my investor simply from an overload of work and the sheer amounts of exhaustion that persist within my body on a daily basis. That's not to say i'm not overwhelmingly healthy, i'm just overworked.
I've finally started cooking once again and what was once a rare event is sure to become a very popular and often occurring trick i'll play. In 2 back to back days i had constructed my very first whole wheat lasagna filled with tofu ricotta, steamed spinach, and sauced up with a caramelized onion marinara sauce i whipped up while franck read Dawkin's "The God Delusion." The day before i made bbq sauce from scratch and substituted collard leaves for swiss chard leaves and fabricated delicious wraps filled with beans and mushrooms with a side of fries. This weekend i suspect i will be making a tofu florentine or greek benedict simply because breakfast is one of the most wonderful meals to ever grace humanity.
I suggest everyone take a gander at the bohemian grove online to be truly creeped out and laugh as well. Nothing like President's and bankers sacrificing effigies of babies every year to really make you laugh at how ridiculous our society is.
Also, i know i don't believe in spiritual forces at work but i do believe in energy as that's all we are so let's use our collective energy to force this cold out of montreal. I can't deal. i'm pondering sepuku or building my own sacrificial alter on the patio out front. For real.
The music today is that i suggest everyone listens to 21 by the mystery jets or anything by the fruit bats.
ps.
Azeda Booth's "In Flesh Tones" is an interesting album as well.
The business with opening a restaurant or cafe has slowed down a bit as our first location has been sold and i haven't had time to speak with my investor simply from an overload of work and the sheer amounts of exhaustion that persist within my body on a daily basis. That's not to say i'm not overwhelmingly healthy, i'm just overworked.
I've finally started cooking once again and what was once a rare event is sure to become a very popular and often occurring trick i'll play. In 2 back to back days i had constructed my very first whole wheat lasagna filled with tofu ricotta, steamed spinach, and sauced up with a caramelized onion marinara sauce i whipped up while franck read Dawkin's "The God Delusion." The day before i made bbq sauce from scratch and substituted collard leaves for swiss chard leaves and fabricated delicious wraps filled with beans and mushrooms with a side of fries. This weekend i suspect i will be making a tofu florentine or greek benedict simply because breakfast is one of the most wonderful meals to ever grace humanity.
I suggest everyone take a gander at the bohemian grove online to be truly creeped out and laugh as well. Nothing like President's and bankers sacrificing effigies of babies every year to really make you laugh at how ridiculous our society is.
Also, i know i don't believe in spiritual forces at work but i do believe in energy as that's all we are so let's use our collective energy to force this cold out of montreal. I can't deal. i'm pondering sepuku or building my own sacrificial alter on the patio out front. For real.
The music today is that i suggest everyone listens to 21 by the mystery jets or anything by the fruit bats.
ps.
Azeda Booth's "In Flesh Tones" is an interesting album as well.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Clean Slate
I can't even properly describe or express the sincere amount of comfort i have been experiencing recently. i understood that i wanted to wipe away what was left of myself and start anew, fresh, but in the same city and within some of the constraints. i have grown and i'm incredibly grateful for the fortunate living situation i find myself in.
it is not nearly as dysfunctional as my stay at d'hibernia. i have decided to wipe that place from my memory and most of the incidents or faces that go along with that no longer register. i am at my first real place and making a strong effort, even if it seems effortless, to be a wonderful and easy roommate. we cook for each other, share groceries, watch documentaries and then make popcorn. it is a godsend and within these walls i look forward to my lavish bed and angled yet softly lighted bedroom. the bed is made every morning, i fold the light green top sheets on top of a duvet and now an old native american crafted woolent blanket to reveal it's deep purple under belly to match the dark wood that has minimistacally framed my bed. the bed side tables act as an extension to it's frame and hold my music that is almost constantly playing when a documentary isn't being streamed. it's so very exciting to live with someone who shares my eating habits and even spiritual, or lack there of, beliefs. this weekend has been a true recharge to a work load and knowing i have such a wonderful place to come back to makes the after parties and outtings even more enjoyable. the stays at distillerie until befriending the bar staff and enjoying speciality drinks made for us as opposed to just being another face and the satisfaction of speaking to everyone within a room that deserves it and finding interesting niches to pick and prod away.
the new josh just needs to finish is body upgrade and it's over.
it is not nearly as dysfunctional as my stay at d'hibernia. i have decided to wipe that place from my memory and most of the incidents or faces that go along with that no longer register. i am at my first real place and making a strong effort, even if it seems effortless, to be a wonderful and easy roommate. we cook for each other, share groceries, watch documentaries and then make popcorn. it is a godsend and within these walls i look forward to my lavish bed and angled yet softly lighted bedroom. the bed is made every morning, i fold the light green top sheets on top of a duvet and now an old native american crafted woolent blanket to reveal it's deep purple under belly to match the dark wood that has minimistacally framed my bed. the bed side tables act as an extension to it's frame and hold my music that is almost constantly playing when a documentary isn't being streamed. it's so very exciting to live with someone who shares my eating habits and even spiritual, or lack there of, beliefs. this weekend has been a true recharge to a work load and knowing i have such a wonderful place to come back to makes the after parties and outtings even more enjoyable. the stays at distillerie until befriending the bar staff and enjoying speciality drinks made for us as opposed to just being another face and the satisfaction of speaking to everyone within a room that deserves it and finding interesting niches to pick and prod away.
the new josh just needs to finish is body upgrade and it's over.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Tomorrow
Is the day everything from ikea is delivered to my new dwelling space as well as my frantic rush to find a mover to move my mattress from NDG to De Loirmier. Everything has been so hectic of late and i'm consistently tired supremely early at night while the cold supresses my urges.
Anyways, who knew that milla jovovich made music. not me!
i'm so so excited to build furniture, place my lamps, and finally have an adult bedroom complete with a sloped back corner chair with large arms for reading. with that said, since i'll be living next to bridge and hopefully trekking to the local gym on an almost daily basis i should be a bit of an extrovert yet again. i'll finally have room to do my own reading, my own writing, and get a grip on this individual i've become.
i'm looking forward to the summer, just so i can get a bike out and enjoy the parks and have lunch in park lafontaine with a bottle of wine and a novel at my side.
i'll probably be having a small housewarming so look forward to that.
Anyways, who knew that milla jovovich made music. not me!
i'm so so excited to build furniture, place my lamps, and finally have an adult bedroom complete with a sloped back corner chair with large arms for reading. with that said, since i'll be living next to bridge and hopefully trekking to the local gym on an almost daily basis i should be a bit of an extrovert yet again. i'll finally have room to do my own reading, my own writing, and get a grip on this individual i've become.
i'm looking forward to the summer, just so i can get a bike out and enjoy the parks and have lunch in park lafontaine with a bottle of wine and a novel at my side.
i'll probably be having a small housewarming so look forward to that.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Aa long as we get out alive
I'm becoming elderly. i mean it. My knuckles are sore from that guitar hero phase we all went through and i can barely hold my alcohol. in fact the slightest toxin in my body is often turned into a strange and exciting adventure as it is metabolized and turned into an ill indicator of any part of me.
I'm headed out to drink wine tonight, i haven't been out since last week mainly because i fall asleep early and work hard, or hardly work, during the day but i keep usual hours, not my sadistic days without sleeping before. I've found this responsible side far more fascinating than anything else but it also makes me worry about the turn around our economy is taking. it makes me significantly upset that the Canadian economy relies so heavily on that of our bullying neighbour below who befuddled the whole world up. i wish these arbitrary numbers made sense to me. i lack the knowledge to understand how our economy will be better by 2010 if we continue to lay off thousands of workers who can no longer contribute to a growing and eventually prosperous economy. If someone could explain it to me i'd be more than thankful. I just dont understand how stimulating the economy requires so much money but their still firing people.
I also find it ridiculous that they're building new roadways when these new jobs could be spent building a magrail across the country or better public transport and more workers to plant trees, man recycle and compost trucks, and aid communities to be green as opposed to laying down cement and offering more space to the already disputed air polluters that are our gasoline engines. rehire your workers to build electric cars and sell them. destroy and recycle all the useless vehicles collecting dust and turn them into houses or raw resources. this buy buy buy mentallity is disgusting(and i'm so much a part of it.)
i speak with new individuals everyday who are optimistic about the human race turning around and making proper decisions but i am a pessemist and often reply to their conversations with, "i think we've overstayed are welcome. the earth already shrugs as off occasionally."
they better do something quick...
mp3
i will lay you down by lanters on the lake.
http://www.box.net/shared/mq4fsd0d59
in personal bullshit. i've grown a strange call for closeness. it's vague but something is different.
I'm headed out to drink wine tonight, i haven't been out since last week mainly because i fall asleep early and work hard, or hardly work, during the day but i keep usual hours, not my sadistic days without sleeping before. I've found this responsible side far more fascinating than anything else but it also makes me worry about the turn around our economy is taking. it makes me significantly upset that the Canadian economy relies so heavily on that of our bullying neighbour below who befuddled the whole world up. i wish these arbitrary numbers made sense to me. i lack the knowledge to understand how our economy will be better by 2010 if we continue to lay off thousands of workers who can no longer contribute to a growing and eventually prosperous economy. If someone could explain it to me i'd be more than thankful. I just dont understand how stimulating the economy requires so much money but their still firing people.
I also find it ridiculous that they're building new roadways when these new jobs could be spent building a magrail across the country or better public transport and more workers to plant trees, man recycle and compost trucks, and aid communities to be green as opposed to laying down cement and offering more space to the already disputed air polluters that are our gasoline engines. rehire your workers to build electric cars and sell them. destroy and recycle all the useless vehicles collecting dust and turn them into houses or raw resources. this buy buy buy mentallity is disgusting(and i'm so much a part of it.)
i speak with new individuals everyday who are optimistic about the human race turning around and making proper decisions but i am a pessemist and often reply to their conversations with, "i think we've overstayed are welcome. the earth already shrugs as off occasionally."
they better do something quick...
mp3
i will lay you down by lanters on the lake.
http://www.box.net/shared/mq4fsd0d59
in personal bullshit. i've grown a strange call for closeness. it's vague but something is different.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
There is Too Much
There is too much going on in my life right now. i'm almost always busy or tired from being busy due to work, dinner plans, meetings, lunches, organizing plans, and generally trying my best to be responsible.
This post is going to symbolize some of the ridiculous events in my life simply by using a cartoon that is probably equally ridiculous.
the big news is that i will be living on ontario and de loirmier within the next 10 days if i can just figure out how to move my bed and my friend's van actually fits it. my migraine is killing me, i'll update this again once i have a chance to find new music, movies, and dinner spots very soon.
oh the cartoon is disney, 1943.
This post is going to symbolize some of the ridiculous events in my life simply by using a cartoon that is probably equally ridiculous.
the big news is that i will be living on ontario and de loirmier within the next 10 days if i can just figure out how to move my bed and my friend's van actually fits it. my migraine is killing me, i'll update this again once i have a chance to find new music, movies, and dinner spots very soon.
oh the cartoon is disney, 1943.
Friday, January 2, 2009
sickening
On my way to dinner at Sala Rossa i stumbled upon a young woman in great distress. her face was crimson with the evidence of assault and her shaking body proved that she needed someone, anyone, to be near her. on a busy street in an affluent neighbourhood one doesn't expect to find a girl around their same age thrown into a vehicle for an iphone. i sat with her till an ambulance came and offered to company for ambulance ride, the hospital, and whatever else she needed as i know how frightening it is to be left alone in those kinds of situations. i spoke to the police, the paramedics, and finally itzel over the phone explaining the tragedy of why i would be late for dinner.
I don't understand how such a thing happens and the majority of people just turn a blind eye or move on ahead. the street is always bust at 8pm, always, anyone could have stopped them or should have helped the girl immediatly. This diffusion of responsibility lead to the death of Kitty Genovese and i thought we had all learned a lesson by now. Following this incident i was approached by a young missionary within the metro to "save my soul," or ask me if i had "heard of Jesus Christ." I try and stay out of religious debates because i know many of my friends find strength in their beliefs where as i.. find strength in my disbelief. Anyways, i listened compassionately to his story and his goals in life and complimented him on his ability to hold so much faith and find so much love that he wants to share it. I Then ended that with, "i, unfortunately for you do not believe."
To which he replied inquisitevely and boundary pushingly so with a, "Why's that?"
"Because of thing i just witnessed and the catastrophes that our televised daily. It's personal... have a great holiday"
The night ended with a delicious bottle of moderately priced vino blanco and an assortment of Tapas beore the night was finished.
New years was a complete and utter mess. in the best of ways. i met so many strangers and yet knew many people at the same time to have a homey feeling at a fairly large party, the next day however lead me to believe i was dying as i had not felt that drained in 2 years. i was incapable of standing, walking, breathing, and eating only complicated matters.
I don't understand how such a thing happens and the majority of people just turn a blind eye or move on ahead. the street is always bust at 8pm, always, anyone could have stopped them or should have helped the girl immediatly. This diffusion of responsibility lead to the death of Kitty Genovese and i thought we had all learned a lesson by now. Following this incident i was approached by a young missionary within the metro to "save my soul," or ask me if i had "heard of Jesus Christ." I try and stay out of religious debates because i know many of my friends find strength in their beliefs where as i.. find strength in my disbelief. Anyways, i listened compassionately to his story and his goals in life and complimented him on his ability to hold so much faith and find so much love that he wants to share it. I Then ended that with, "i, unfortunately for you do not believe."
To which he replied inquisitevely and boundary pushingly so with a, "Why's that?"
"Because of thing i just witnessed and the catastrophes that our televised daily. It's personal... have a great holiday"
The night ended with a delicious bottle of moderately priced vino blanco and an assortment of Tapas beore the night was finished.
New years was a complete and utter mess. in the best of ways. i met so many strangers and yet knew many people at the same time to have a homey feeling at a fairly large party, the next day however lead me to believe i was dying as i had not felt that drained in 2 years. i was incapable of standing, walking, breathing, and eating only complicated matters.
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