Tuesday, September 30, 2008

A La Weekend

The weekend was fantastic. I did not do enough homework as I liked or should have, but the weather was spectacular! Do not get me wrong, I love fall. The leaves changing colour the briskness in the air. I long to go to Whistler or Tofino.

On Saturday, I met up with some friends at the Cat's Meow at Granville Island. We had some bites and drinks on the patio before seeing the Dream Science Circus at the Waterfront Theatre. The group of talented performance artists are based out of Bellingham, Washington and this was their first show in Vancouver. I cheered and clapped in awe throughout all the performances. The interaction with the audience was amazing!




After, we lounged at the Arts Club on overstuffed leather sofas over rounds of tasty beverages. I got to catch up with friends, some of whom I had not seen in quite some time.


On Sunday, I went to the Clothing Swap at the Granview Legion. The sun was bursting through the sky and I felt a tough too warm in jeans. I only managed to find two items and I dropped off a medium sized bag of donations. Abel managed to find clothing to fill two medium bags. What a great community event.

We replenished our energy at Me & Julio. I had the amazing halibut and mango salsa tacos with drinks on the patio. The Executive Chef mentioned slyly that she still receives slack from devotees for dropping the brunch menu. Tsk.

We walked up and down The Drive and stopped for gelato. I love apple gelato. Yum, nice top to a beautiful day.

I am now addicted to Zoo Tycoon. Why can't I make the chimpanzees and clouded leopards happy? Apparently, guests did not like my first zoo. *grumble*

Listening to: Paul Simon - Me and Julio

 

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Current Faves

Whitesnake - Here I Go Again




Def Leppard - Hysteria




The Cars - Drive




Yes - Owner Of A Lonely Heart




Simple Minds - Don't You Forgot About Me




New Order - True Faith




Petshop Boys - Being Boring



 

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Favourite Music

Currently, I am listening to:

Daft Punk's Harder Better Faster Stronger (Deadmau5 Edit)




David Guetta's Love Is Gone




Starkillers's Discoteka




Global Deejay's Sound of San Francisco




Bravery's Believe




New Order's Age of Consent

Saturday, September 06, 2008

Missing the Dust

My seventh Burn was awesome. I finally found my family on the playa at Costco. By mid-week there was 40 of us. Lots of work, little disposable time, but it was great fun getting to know everyone. Working for the corporation brought many new experiences and I loved working the store, especially interviewing customers.



My favourite memories include a great playa date on Friday and a beautiful kiss on top of Babylon at midnight, processing my application for the Department of Dreamland Security, having tea with The Hank at the Bombay Tea Co., joining a Khaki party near Opulent Temple, dancing at a great art bus party near Tetris, and watching the sunrise post-Burn with a new friend. The Temple Burn was fantastic and we escaped the dust storm in the Inca Roads art bus.

After a few break downs, salvaging parts in Reno, the Inca Roads art bus was a huge success. I got to work security on the bus on Friday evening. Loved chilling in the private space viewing my Laser Star Pod projector with a cuddle puddle of good friends.

On Wednesday, we went on the Costco Catholic School Girl Ride (on the Space Bus) and crashed a wedding reception at the Ashram Hotel. We also got to bud the line up the Man and dominated the second floor. A Costco employee got to spank Larry Harvey with a GFY paddle and another employee told him off.

I also had the pleasure of attending Kyle & Crafty's Wedding on Wednesday. Three songs were performed: Ring of Fire, Take On Me, and a beautiful song about walking hand-in-hand in the desert. Kyle and Crafty's vows were beautiful and made me cry. It was such a lovely wedding. The chilled cake was delicious too!

Saw some amazing art installtions, but not as many as usual. That was difficult for me, to not be able to view lots of art installations or visit with people. But new experiences and change is good. Karma was very good to me this year.

The weather was some of the worst I had seen in years. The temperatures hovered around 30C, but there were two full-day white out dust storms on Monday and Saturday. It basically consisted of wearing goggles and dust masks and sitting on the couches and watching the world go by. My summer-mesh tent barely held up throughout the storms.

I am really considering Ranger training for next year. I have done a few volunteer shifts for local Regional events. It's a huge commitment and responsibility. I am encouraged to take that step. I think it is time for me.

I did not take one photograph this year. Nonetheless, Espressbuzz, Hot Brenda, and Gambo took great photos.

My caravan stayed at the Peppermill in Reno post-Burn. What a lovely experience. You could stay in a 70's drug lord or Roman Goddess room, both with insuite jacuzzi tubs. The pool, hot tubs, buffet, Fireside Lounge, and burners were a great, relaxing experience.

Listening to: Sheena Easton - Morning Train