Ides of March

Busy month! Balancing full-time work and part-time school is difficult. At times, I come home from work exhausted, unmotivated to study, and only wanting to sleep. Only a few weeks left of school. I handed in my lineage culture report. I had to create a family lineage chart of my extended family. It was rather large and I could not fit all of my father's mother's siblings all on the sheet. She had twelve brothers and sisters. I had to talk about my kinship's structure and culture. I find it difficult and challenging because I really only associate with my nuclear family and a pair of siblings.

This past month, I went to the Green Living Show with Demanda. We had a great time checking out all the eco-friendly products and organic foods. The first show was a huge success. I also went to the Drum & Light Festival at the Wise Hall. There was a ten-person band, Hard Rubber Orchestra, playing brass, percussion, and keyboards. Along with projected art and contact dancing, the show was amazing. I don't know why there isn't a lounge in Vancouver that has weekly shows like that where you can sit, watch and listen while sipping frou-frou cocktails.

I got to hang out with my niece a few times. We went to Castle fun Park to play mini golf. We opted for the Jungle theme. It felt more like the American south swamp lands. Poor girl tried to cross a marsh to go to the shack and got her foot water logged. She had to play the rest of the course barefoot. I also taught her how to play Air Hockey.

Last night, I went with Demanda and G to a roller disco party in a commercial loft. Everyone was dressed in disco or sports 70s. Peopled danced in the centre and others skated around. It was really awesome.

Today, I am going to F&G's to finish up our sarees for Recompression. I decided to go this year after missing last year. I am in the Arabian Nights cabin. So excited! I bought two beautiful sarees: one red with turquoise beading and one black with silver and blue detailing. The idea of getting away from the city for the weekend and relaxing with friends is long overdue.

I am still attempting to plan my travels this year. I am worried that a friend is going to flake on the Europe trip. There is an option to go to Singapore and Malaysia. I think Thailand is on for next year. Burning Man? Not quite sure about this year. I have a great option to camp with great group of people. Not really excited about the American Dream theme. But alternating years seems to work best for me.

Listening to: Electric Light Orchestra - All Over the World

 

Testing 1, 2, 3...

This is a Test...

Only a test...

Do not panic...



On a side note, a girl in class behind me gave the example of AIDS perpetuated in gay communities as a Critical Medical Anthropology study and research example.

 

You're My Best Friend

Sung by Queen
Words and Lyrics by John Deacon

Ooh you make me live
Whatever this world can give to me
It's you you're all I see
Ooo you make me live now honey
Ooo you make me live

Ooh you're the best friend that I ever had
I've been with you such a long time
You're my sunshine and I want you to know
That my feelings are true
I really love you
Oh you're my best friend

 

Ooo you make me live

Ooh I've been wandering round
But I still come back to you
In rain or shine
You've stood by me, girl
I'm happy, happy at home
You're my best friend

Ooo you make me live
Whenever this world is cruel to me
I got you to help me forgive
Ooo you make me live now honey
Ooo you make me live

You're the first one
When things turn out bad
You know I'll never be lonely
You're my only one
And I love the things
I really love the things that you do
You're my best friend

Ooo you make me live

I'm happy at home
You're my best friend
Oh ya
Oh you're my best friend
Ooo you make me live
You you're my best friend.