Monday, July 30, 2007

Garfield Disliked Mondays

Well, it's interesting how when you are in dire need of doing laundry, you have to resort to wearing pretty, sexy panties to work. They are not the most comfortable to wear all day long at work (being, you know, their cut, style, lace and size), but hey it's better than going commando.


Saturday evening, Illuminaries at Trout Lake was magnificent. I missed it last year, due to attending an 80s themed birthday party at a posh house in West Vancouver. We watched the fireworks from his parents expansive stone-tiled deck facing downtown. I can't resist anything to do with the 80s. Nonetheless, the lantern festival this year had even more lanterns, performance art, fire shows, and people this year.

Radiant Heat rocked it with their choreographed performance and beautiful costumes. I almost missed the second show because we could not find the correct location (there were three fire shows in all).

After the show, I sat with friends on the hill and had interesting conversations about relationships, chemistry, defense mechanisms, and communication issues. Funny, how as adults, we still go through the same motions.


I have a new guilty pleasure: Gene Simmons Family Jewels. My cousins were watching the tv show marathon on A&E. I laughed constantly during the episode and the Simmons Family. Total riot! It did not feel or seem as staged as some of the other celebrity reality tv shows. I was surprised to learn that he and his wife Shannon are polyamourous. I was also impressed the kids are so down-to-earth and normal.

 

Friday, July 27, 2007

Thank Dog It's Friday

Woo Friday! I thought I would never make it. My back/shoulders/neck are killing me. I have had a tension headache for almost two weeks. I have orthopedic therapy today. So, looking forward to that.

I am going dancing at Organix tonight (won't push it too hard though). Some Seattlites are coming up to visit for a friend's birthday. I think while they are paint balling tomorrow, I'll run some errands. I need to buy a head lamp from MEC and a parasol in Chinatown. My last blue metallic one had to be thrown out after many trips to Burning Man.

Oh yes, after attending Critical Massive, I decided to go to Burning Man this year. I am in such a great, positive and happy place... and I am single. Hmm... The possibilities for a great experience are endless. It felt good to take a break last year. It felt really great to say Yes to going. So much for quitting!

Listening to: The Beatles - Come Together

 

Monday, July 23, 2007

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

What Do People Envy About You?




People Envy Your Compassion



You have a kind heart and an unusual empathy for all living creatures. You tend to absorb others' happiness and pain.

People envy your compassion, and more importantly, the connections it helps you build. And compassionate as you are, you feel for them.



 

Monday, July 16, 2007

White Water Trash Fight

Participated in the water fight at Stanley Park's Lumberman's Arch on Saturday afternoon. What a great way to cool off for 15 minutes. The rest of the conspirators continued for another hour and 15 minutes. A pick-up truck full of water dumped a waterfall off the bridge.



Funny, how information spreads like wildfire on the Internet. Most conspirators were teenagers who fought around small children and families and did not pick up their water balloon garbage.

In the evening, I went to the annual White Trash Party. I wore a Coors Light visor, tank top, jean skrit and sneakers. Upon reflection, I probably should have wore my cowboy hat.



We ended up crashing the Richmond Night Market. There were a group of volunteer firemen at the entrance selling raffle tickets for Tsunami victims. We bought tickets and one of the prizes was 5 firemen for 5 hours to do what you want with. One bold firemen kept flirting with the trailer party chicks. Overall, a hilarious night.

Back at the party, there was a lawn mower motor hooked up for shredded stuffed animals and there was a toliet and sink hooked up in the yard for, well, you know.

Listening to: Bryan Adams - Run To You

 

Friday, July 13, 2007

Hot In the City

It has been so hot this week. Finally summer! I am not complaining--I'd rather take heat any day over rain or snow (except with humidity). I was melting away on the couch with the kitties yesterday. Too hot to do anything. There was the possibility of watching Transformers at 10:00 pm in the surburbs, but then I would be in bed by 1:30 am. It might not have mattered anyway; I am having trouble sleeping this week. Woke up again at 4 am and could not get back to sleep.

I am looking forward to a Gastown roof-top party apres-work for two coworkers celebrating a going-away to Australia and a wedding shower. I just want to see the loft and the roof-top view! I bought Lebanese and sundried-tomato hummus, Que Pasa tortilla chips, soy crisps, and green olives.

I think my old neighbours are also having a house warming/welcome a friend back into town get-together. This weekend has not even started yet and it already seems action-packed!

Listening to: Axwell - Feel the Vibe

 

Monday, July 09, 2007

That's All

It is interesting when you meet someone, and the encounter his you
like a brick wall. When you kiss for the first time, you feel the earth
move. Even every single time afterwards, when you kiss the earth seems to stand still.

You talk about feelings, what you want, the possible future. Things seem to move quickly and easily become intense because it is real
chemistry. You try to slow things down, but it is difficult because
you both fit so well like two missing pieces of a puzzle.

I never understood chemistry before, but now I do. You feel their
presence from across the room. You feel every molecule inside you
vibrating. It's more than a crush, desire or lust. You think about
how you have to have this person in your life until eternity.

But then, one of you panics or self doubts, and thinks about all the what-if's. The same person retracts the things he or she said and how he or she behaved. Defense mechanisms run so deep. You have to love like you have never been hurt before. It is so difficult.

Best to play it safe and continue your life with your security blanket firmly attached to the ground. Why take risks when you can settle for the safety and comfort of what is familiar and predictable. Because you have full control over your vulnerability. No sense in changing everything you have ever known for ultimate happiness, passion, and balance.

Listening to: Duncan Sheik - Barely Breathing

 

Sunday, July 08, 2007

June 2007

June usually feels like summer, but this one did not. I went up to the Sunshine Coast to camp with about sixty people for Lemuria. I had an incredible time being cozy in the tent playing Zigity with friends, dancing, listening to music, and hanging with great people. I love being out in the woods and listening to the sound of the wind rustle the trees and the birds singing. Little weekends away from the city are marvelous.

I also went to the Car-Free Commercial Drive Festival. This is one of the best street fairs I have ever attended. The streets from 1st Avenue to Venables were closed off to the traffic. There were street performers, art, music, DJs, information booths and vendors. I was there for four hours and saw many familiar faces. Stopped for ribs at Memphis Blues. There will be another festival in late July.

I went to a BC Cancer Fundraiser for a coworkers' team that participates in the Breast Cancer Walk. There were door prizes, a silent auction and stand-up comedy. The restaurant Zawa was terrible: poor service, warm drinks and minimal staff. However, we were there for a great cause. I did not manage to win any of the great prizes, such as hotel, whale watching or dinner. But all was good because the team raised what they were hoping for.

I was selected to participate in a sexual boundaries workshop with a group of twenty other people. It was interesting to hear other people's perspectivies on what constitutes consent. The idea of asking permission for anything new every time even with people you have previous established intimacy with was an interesting concept. So was checking in often as to whether or not the other person is still feeling good and having fun.

Lastly, I went to Critical Massive in Washington. It was at a private camp ground in Maple Valley with about 250 people. There was art, music, DJs, and great people. I really enjoyed the Equilaterial Electric trio playing string fusion late Saturday evening. The whole experience and camping with Kamp GFY moved me to go to Burning Man this year. I am in a positive and happy frame of mind, and single, I though it would be great to down to the burn with these folks. We had such a great dynamic and sense of family together that weekend. This will be my sixth burn. So much for quitting.

Listening to: Tommy Largo - Chacaron