Man it's dark in here. I am trying to get through a 200 page book about the industrial decline of North America, except none of the information is going in. Normally 200 pages is a piece of cake but right now I want to beat my own brains in with a rusty hammer. The only thing that is keeping me going right now is New York City, in all of its glory, shining true at the back of my mind. Maybe I will put down the hammer.

Today I had a very hard time being anyone's friend. You may call me cranky pants. I got a camera in the mail except it didn't come with batteries so I have yet to know if it works. Keeping the fingers crossed.

Tompkins Park, Oh I'll be There Soon

There remains a hole in my ceiling directly above my bed, where the light fixture used to be. The plumbers came to fiddle with the hot water upstairs two days ago (Landlord assured me it would be like nobody had even been there... they were known for Taking Care of Business) and so now my room is lit by the very dim bulb of a 50 year old kitsch lamp.

Just pulled some orange blossom sugar cookies out of the oven, I swear to god this is turning into the year of baked goods. Made banana coconut cake with chocolate rootbeer icing for Shark's birthday yesterday. You can basically just throw an apron on me and tape my hand to a wooden spoon, looks like that's all I'm good for.

Also Shark and I decided, as of 30 minutes ago, ish, that if I ever come into a lot of money I'm going to open a prestiguous school for new ideas-like they used to do in the old days. It seems like anyone of particular different ideas or innovative taste would feel the need to open a school and spread it around a bit. I'm all for that. Tuition will hopefully be comparitively low, professors paid a competitive wage, the campus will be on Cloud Nine. I think it will be mostly arts based because that is what I know. Let me know if you would like to contribute to funding.

Gettin' crazy with the Cheeze Whiz

Yo. I'm exactly 162 words into an 800-word book review that's due tomorrow at midnight, and I should have started it at least a week ago. Why do I do this? And why am I further inconveniencing myself by typing up a blog post rather than another hundred words or so on the civil war? Schoolwork has just exploded lately, what with midterms and essays and all that fun stuff. Arghargharghargh.

Um. Yeah. Bad news on the sled-dogging front. I got a call this afternoon from Eric at Revelstoke Dogsledding Adventures. Since the media have been devouring that terrible story about sled dogs in Whistler, his bookings have fallen to zero. Which is not so great, since he has a tiny kennel of 16 older dogs and has really been trying to make a go of his operation. But it also means that he may have time to bring my old dogs up to the race at home, which means that I will have a reunion with my pals. And another friend of mine is running this huge 1000-mile race and his team has contracted a virus. Intense, huh?

Think of me while you guys are partyin' it up tonight. And on a Monday, no less.

Yours Sincerely

Well. Don't be surprised if I am swallowed head first into the computer screen. It will be like 'Honey I Shrunk the Kids' but a lot more realistic.

I have been spending the last two days (the last Entire Two Days) at this desk, with my fingers on the keyboard with my eyes unfocused. All in pursuit of higher education though right? Maybe if things go right I will not turn on my computer at all tomorrow. In fact that is the new goal.

I have to go memorize the name and dates of some artifacts. Sarah is in the living room watching Hot Fuzz with her flamenco guitarist beau. Somehow I thought he would have more refined taste than that.

(HI SALLY!)

Late night, but i smell nothing like david usher, sry bb.

The Hood Internet - Do You Want Crazy (The Dirty Diamonds x Two Door Cinema Club) by hoodinternet

The Drummer Looks Jolly

Even if this guy does seem a little agressive about the harmonizations... I think this song sums up what I want to do right now (any takers?)
Also the sky is steely snow grey right now.

Did she actually get to school on time?
here, ive been just hanging out and cleaning and feeding the rabbit next door left over bok choy, and just giving love to people in my life. I like being here, its a feeling of ultimate comfort. I think before, I don't think I've had the time to compare my feelings from being at home, to being away from home, because they were both at long periods of time. I don't know if that makes any sense, but still, it's something resonating in my mind right now. I made really nice biscuits to go with this soup tonight and while romancing on the internet between everything, i discovered you can make a chocolate cake with chickpeas. isn't that nuts?

Broadway Duchesse, Darling if You Only Knew Half the Things Everyone Thinks You Do

Just ate, upstairs neighbours are arguing. It's weird without you here Shark. I think you should come back asap.
My French prof put me on the spot again today. And he called me Emily, which is not my name. And being too flustered to correct him because I wasn't really sure what kind of an answer he wanted based on the vague airy fairy question. I was pissed, to be sure. It's weird, I think I have had one conversation so far today, besides basic hi/bye/how-are-yous and thumbs clicking pads on phones. After a day void of speech ones voice gets all weak and watery and you can't even thank the bus driver without sounding like a sad little bird. Sarah left at like 7, determined that she was going to walk to school. And she isn't back yet since her dad has taken her out for birthday pie. If everything goes according to plan I will be spendin my birthday this year in a tent in the Yukon. Sent in my cover letter today. and my resumé. It's funny that the word resume is French, but the French word for resume is latin (curriclum vitae). Actually I think the Brits say CV too?
Look at me on a rampage. Just finished one of the written assignments out of the ten I am behind on. I hate hate hate cummilative projects. I also hate everything except folk music right now. And this mashup of Blondie and the Arcade Fire from thehoodinternet.com. You should check it out, if you want to.

I'll Shine A Light on Your Home any day

Just checked my online banking and i have $0.00 in available funds. You think this is funny but it is not. Also Laura, not sure what you would call "alternative." If I had to put a label on things (besides Fine Young Lad) I would call Mr. Knight "alt folk" maybe. See for yourself.
I wanted to made tasty spinach egg noodles for lunch but I was too impatient and threw all the ingredients into the pot when the water was boiling. So now I am eating watery noodle soup. Tastes so right

And I took you home when you drunk too much

My rabbit had her foot stuck deep inside her ear and is now vigorously licking her toes. Gross. She got stuck behind the dresser yesterday and I was laughing too hard to help get her fat little body out of its predicament. So much for being a caring pet owner.

It's funny. After spending quite a bit of time at home (more than usual, anyway) and buying a few groceries, I feel tons better. The recent sunshine has helped a lot too, I think. Maybe it's true that having a concrete place to call your own helps ground you, makes you a happier person. Hmmm.

Yes, I would be interested in going to see Aiden Knight, as long as the tickets aren't astronomically expensive and as long as he isn't one of those fancy alternative artists. Ems, I also think that we should bite the bullet and talk to your "brother" one of these days. He could be madly in love with your flaming locks and we would never know because he's too shy to speak up. Whaddaya think o' that?

And can I just state, for the record n' all, that I plan on showing up for class tomorrow on time. No longer will I be That Girl.

Sarah, I hear that you also have a birthday coming up! This is exciting news! A celebration, yes?