Hey everybody, sorry I haven't updated in a while, I've been an awfully busy guy this past week. Last Sunday I shot an event for the MS Society, which went really well. It's really getting to be a regular thing working with them. I enjoy it though, mostly because it's for a worthy cause, and I usually have fun, even though it was a 14...
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synnove:
what! i read on one of those things before that he was born in maine!
synnove:
you ruined it for me! 
I'm so tired...I've already had an exhausting weekend, Canada Day was insane at the restaurant, so thank God that's over.... I'll update better soon!
maia:
Thank you!!!! 
Listening to Sufjan Stevens' Seven Swans. A Beautiful album. Hipples, you should really look into it.
I've got a long weekend coming up! that's exciting, although tomorrow I'm shooting an event for the MS Society, so it's less of a day off really. Oh well, it should be fun anyways!
Yesterday I had to close the restaurant, which i've never done on a Friday...
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I've got a long weekend coming up! that's exciting, although tomorrow I'm shooting an event for the MS Society, so it's less of a day off really. Oh well, it should be fun anyways!
Yesterday I had to close the restaurant, which i've never done on a Friday...
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hipples:
So you work in a restaurant too? 
That rawks. What is your restaurant like? It sounds like you guys get way better tips than we do. Our tips come in only once every two weeks (alternating our paycheck) and we usually get about 1.50/hour we've worked. Getting even 30 in -one- night would be amazing!
What sort of stations do you work? What sort of food do you cook? Oh, I'm so excited to know someone else (beyond the people I work with) that is in the industry.
I haven't had more than a few minutes to sample the "Seven Swans" album, but I'll let you know what I think tomorrow.
That rawks. What is your restaurant like? It sounds like you guys get way better tips than we do. Our tips come in only once every two weeks (alternating our paycheck) and we usually get about 1.50/hour we've worked. Getting even 30 in -one- night would be amazing!
What sort of stations do you work? What sort of food do you cook? Oh, I'm so excited to know someone else (beyond the people I work with) that is in the industry.
I haven't had more than a few minutes to sample the "Seven Swans" album, but I'll let you know what I think tomorrow.
hipples:
This -is- beautiful music. Not something I can listen to on my way too or from work, but more an album for me to play while I am reading or moping about my apartment (as I am doing right now).
This -is- beautiful music. Not something I can listen to on my way too or from work, but more an album for me to play while I am reading or moping about my apartment (as I am doing right now).
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hipples:
I love the beach. It was so beautiful and hot out on my little weekend. It's too bad I didn't make any excursions myself. As of today the weather has turned a little sour again.
How warm is it in Manitoba as of late?
How warm is it in Manitoba as of late?
hipples:
Okay! On your suggestion I decided to check out the "Common" album. When someone recommends an album to me, I always give a few listens before I really decide how I feel about it, so hopefully none of my comments seem too premature.
Now as I previously mentioned, I'm not always big on hip-hop, because I find I don't usually relate as easily with the music. I really like this album though. I've had the various tracks in my head on more than one occasion, and anyone I work with can tell you that I've been singing lines from "Testify" while working. Unfortunately the general theme still seems to be a little beyond me. This hasn't stopped me from playing the album several times over, but it might affect the albums lasting appeal with me.
This line from the Pitchfork Review of "Be" seems to illustrate the point where I lose interest:
...the wise MC is not preaching, just leisurely speaking, playing the world-weary yet still-hopeful ghetto documentarian.
The CD is catchy... but I'm neither world weary or familiar with any "ghetto" myself. I don't identify with it.
Thank you very much for the recommendation though! Please suggest more to me!
Okay! On your suggestion I decided to check out the "Common" album. When someone recommends an album to me, I always give a few listens before I really decide how I feel about it, so hopefully none of my comments seem too premature.
Now as I previously mentioned, I'm not always big on hip-hop, because I find I don't usually relate as easily with the music. I really like this album though. I've had the various tracks in my head on more than one occasion, and anyone I work with can tell you that I've been singing lines from "Testify" while working. Unfortunately the general theme still seems to be a little beyond me. This hasn't stopped me from playing the album several times over, but it might affect the albums lasting appeal with me.
This line from the Pitchfork Review of "Be" seems to illustrate the point where I lose interest:
...the wise MC is not preaching, just leisurely speaking, playing the world-weary yet still-hopeful ghetto documentarian.
The CD is catchy... but I'm neither world weary or familiar with any "ghetto" myself. I don't identify with it.
Thank you very much for the recommendation though! Please suggest more to me!
i have 8089 songs in my iTunes/iPod library, and I'm 60 songs away from having listened to every song. It's been a long ride, but I discovered some new stuff, laughed, cried, and generally had a great time. Thanks Apple.
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colette79:
I lurrrrve you!
I lurrrrve you!
hipples:
Sweetness, I shall have to acquire that in the next couple of days and see what I think. I like some hip-hop (sometimes), but only if it's not too gangsta. I don't usually listen to the genre (or related styles). I need music that has something in common with me on *some level* (spiritually, lyrically, or serving that urge to "rock out"). I find I don't relate to any of that "gangsta bling bling, dances with ho's, killin some bro's" sort of music.
Of course, it's not all like that. Some people have turned me onto some interesting music and so I'm definitely going to have to check out the album you recomended.
Of course, it's not all like that. Some people have turned me onto some interesting music and so I'm definitely going to have to check out the album you recomended.
sorry I haven't updated in a while, I've been moderately busy, but not too much. last night me and Tony hung out, drank beer, went out for a bit and hung out with some other friends.
boyinbrown has some cool stuff going on for the Paper Moon album cover. I'm very excited!
I ordered an sg shirt and some stickers yesterday, so I'm pretty excited...
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boyinbrown has some cool stuff going on for the Paper Moon album cover. I'm very excited!
I ordered an sg shirt and some stickers yesterday, so I'm pretty excited...
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this has been a pretty fun weekend. I am using today to relax and recover. We're going to Colette79's parents tonight to have supper and do some laundry.
on friday night me, Colette79, Cai, and boyinbrown went to portage to Cai's brother's social. It was a fun trip. It was held at the Legion in portage, which was cool because it remined...
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on friday night me, Colette79, Cai, and boyinbrown went to portage to Cai's brother's social. It was a fun trip. It was held at the Legion in portage, which was cool because it remined...
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boyinbrown:
awesome, than my work is done.
did you get that disc?
did you get that disc?
cai:
i'm sorry you missed out too. i mean, you missed out on little black book!! and pop rocks! 
ah well maybe some other time...
ah well maybe some other time...a bad thing happened last night. I went to leave work only to find out that someone had stolen my backpack from the staff room. 
It's not something that I could have lost, I always leave it in the same spot. It had my cell phone, my Credit and Debit Cards, Drivers License, and a few other micellaneous cards in it. Also a borrowed DVD...
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ciel:
aww that sucks hun, I am sorry!
1aine:
That really bites...... but I absolutely LOVE how you still managed to look on the bright side!
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Entering my 7th day of work in a row. It gets a bit tiring after a bit, but I'll make it through.
Kareoke was fantastic on Monday, so rowdy.
Friday road trip to portage with Cai and boyinbrown. Should be fun! Saturday big party at my old house, and it's also going to rule. Sunday, day off, so I can recover!
Kareoke was fantastic on Monday, so rowdy.
Friday road trip to portage with Cai and boyinbrown. Should be fun! Saturday big party at my old house, and it's also going to rule. Sunday, day off, so I can recover!
colette79:
I don't get Sunday off, humph!
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[Edited on Jun 08, 2005 1:52PM]
Ok, I'm on the edge of my seat because I possibly have to go to work again tonight, and I don't know yet. I really don't want to go
the paper moon shoot is FINISHED! It went so well in my mind. My model was a real trooper, I dragged her around the city, shopping, taking photos, all that jazz. It got a bit tiring...
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the paper moon shoot is FINISHED! It went so well in my mind. My model was a real trooper, I dragged her around the city, shopping, taking photos, all that jazz. It got a bit tiring...
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arete:
yay successful paper moon shoot!!
next time we all hang out, i'll bring my degree and get a picture of me handing it to you as your own
next time we all hang out, i'll bring my degree and get a picture of me handing it to you as your own
cai:
Dear Steve
i know what your word was!!
Best Regards,
Lester Bangs
i know what your word was!!
Best Regards,
Lester Bangs