January 2012
Hip Hop Sunday #28 D-Sisive - First Winter
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happy (hopefully) no-hangover
happy Chinese New Year
happy #HipHopSunday
found ice on our pillows last night
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I can't wait for it to warm up
we have errands to do today
this is what I'll look/feel like:
can't wait for next week
#bringbackthemildweather
a lot of people dump on Winnipeg
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because, okay, it's not a "cosmopolitan city" and our skyline needs work, I know
but we have a wicked phallus bridge that looks cool
and, okay, we don't get lots of cool, huge concerts all the time because we're kind of in the middle of nowhere
but our isolation means that we raise some wicked-talented people
and okay, the older generation are obsessed with moving into the suburbs and avoiding downtown at all costs
even though our downtown is actually awesome, and The Village is is the second highest-densely populated neighbourhood in the country
and, okay, building a megamall out in Tuxedo by the new IKEA that you have to have a car to access because it's designed so you have to drive from one part of the mall to another is really stupid
but at least we'll finally have access to snazzy Swedish furniture
and, okay, the Jets aren't doing so well, even though the whole city except me is obsessed with them and cheers nonstop and cares SO MUCH about hockey
it's still fun to watch over beers at The Yellow Dog, right?
and, okay, our mayor is a total jerk who does sketchy shit and kicks children in the face
but you know what?
we're tough, here in the 'Peg
because it's minus fucking forty-five today and we go about our business like it's nothing
none of you sissies in Toronto or Vancouver could handle this.
blogging is my passion
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I try to do it every day, at least once a day. I've made great friends, connections, and opportunities as a result of my little slice of The Internet.
honestly, I'm not sure what I'd do without it.
but the U.S. Congress is in the process of trying to push forward legislation that would not only affect me and my blog, but the entire Internet as we know it, which is completely unacceptable.
there are lots of great sites that are blacked-out today in protest of the two pieces of legislation, SOPA and PIPA
wired
imgur
the busblog
wikipedia
the oatmeal
and lots more
and for the rest of the day, I'll be joining the protest and not posting anything further on my blog.
it's not much, but it's a start.
so get yourself educated and if you're in the US, write your member of Congress asking them to vote against the bill. if you're a non-US citizen like me, you can petition the state department.
don't let the foolish actions of a few destroy something that is important to so many.
MEME released a new promo vid today
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and though you guys all know I'm the social media coordinator for one of the best festivals on the Prairies
and though I try not to brag (too much) about how great MEME really is
I needed to share our brand-spakin' new promo vid with you guys, because watching it gets me so excited for this coming summer
we're got some great acts booked, like
John Tejada
Adham Shaikh
Deadbeat
Pablo Bolivar
and possibly the coolest venue in town, the Winnipeg Art Gallery.
and yes, yes, I know it's the middle of January and June seems like a million miles away, but there's nothing like anticipating all the fun you'll be having over the summer to warm your spirit, right?
I'm going a bit crazy right now thinking about how insane things are going to be once we shift into full-on Festivel Prep Mode. Omg.
seriously guys, this year's MEME is going to be ridiculous.
ps: make sure to follow us at @memefestival also ;)
hi, I'm Ford
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like, Ford Prefect.not to be confused with
Harrison Ford
Ford Fiesta
Betty Ford
Henry Ford
Clinton Ford
Francis Ford Coppola
Gerald Ford
Jack Ford
Robert Ford
and definitely not
Evil Toronto Rob Ford
I'm so handsome and so affectionate that as I was being adopted two different people called to ask if I was still waiting to be adopted out, so Alyson and Tyrone knew they were pretty lucky because I was such a popular guy.
now that I'm home I like to sit in the red chair in the living room
so I can see what everyone is doing
and if I'm not there
or underfoot, meowing for your attention
I like to hide in quiet places to snooze
like Alyson's closet
or among her shoes
or under the bed.
this morning Tyrone found me inside the cabinet behind the shower in the bathroom
what was I doing in there?
right now the fire alarms are being tested in the building, and that's scary, so I'm snuggled next to Alyson since she's home sick today with a headache and stuffy sinuses. I'm purring at her until she gets better.
but I realize this isn't a pet-blog, and though I'll be making appearances on this blog from time to time, I promise that I won't make a habit of writing to you guys all the time.
besides, I'll be too busy demanding cuddles, playing with my toys and lying on laps to blog much.
Hip Hop Sunday #27 Falco - Der Kommissar
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let's tip our caps
"to a money making player that ain't with us no more
gang banging thug that never seen it coming"
Happy Hip Hop Sunday
ladies night last night
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even though I didn't blog yesterday, don't worry, I was being taken care of by Amber & Kat who are the best babysitters because they go out for dinner with you and hang at your house and yell-talk and drink tasty drinks and have lots of fun with you.
we went to Basil's and had the following things: baked brie with fruit, calamari and tzatziki, babaghanoush, and chicken pesto pizza with a glass of wine each & it was divine. I'm sorry you weren't there but it was Ladies Night except for the part waaay later in the evening where Jonny Broadway came over and hung out, but that was later & I'd forgotten to invite you, sorry.
I also didn't take any pictures which I know you understand, because sometimes you're having too much fun too remember to record how much fun you're having, so you'll just have to take my word for it that we listened to a bunch of good music and talked about girlie stuff.
but I've got a photog date with @stefspeaks in a bit & just realized I haven't showered yet or gotten dressed so I don't smell like old liquor since I spent all morning lying in bed with Tyrone playing video games all nekkid.
so I'll see you kids later.
Dear Zach Galifianakis
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which makes me young, I know, but at least I have good taste. at least that's what my friends tell me and wouldn't you trust your friends to be honest with you? mine are my harshest critics & I like it that way, it keeps me honest & open & real & pushing myself.
and I know you know a lot about that, pushing yourself, I mean because it's pretty rare that people just BAM explode onto the scene and I'm sure you tried for a while before becoming a hotshot comedian and big Hollywood movie star, too, and though I don't want to be in Hollywood I do want to do something with myself, too.
Wikipedia says that you used to be "underground" and now I guess that means you're "mainstream" and I wonder what you think about that? Does all the money, booze, drugs and sexy ladies looking to fondle your junk make it worth it or do you feel bad because you can't be a hipster comedian anymore?
was this what you always wanted, Zach?
maybe it is since I guess it's what a lot of people want, or think they want, but now you're a big star and we'll never be friends because why be Internet Friends with some peon like me? I don't even have my own web show on FunnyorDie let alone be some sort of bigshot famous person like you, so what shot do I have of having a cool underground-to-mainstream friend.
zilch.
but if you ever read this, give me a shout at alysondotshaneatgmaildotcom because I think you're cool & funny and basically it would make everyone I know super jealous and I would go to all of your movies forever, even if they made a Hangover 3 I would just get wasted and go and sit through it because we're friends, god damn it, Zach Galifianakis.
and that's just what friends do for each other.
