As shown, a re-appropriation of the canal boat neckerchief. A hanky is an absolute boon in this weather gentlemen, suitable for wiping yourselves down at a moments notice, and looking like quite the dandy whilst doing so. I'm absolutely in the market for more. A few things this week. We played Risk which was rad as hell.Here's Robin (left) about to destroy Alex (right) and then me in order to win complete domination. It was kind of embarrassing really, but it felt good to play a board game on a table. A real re-awakening of old school vibes, even if Alex had to drink beer all the way through like some wayward uncle who you like when you're 12 but the rest of the family doesn't really want you to spend time with. Anyway, there's a board game shop near my work, so I've already checked it out and it has at least 4 (four) variations on Settlers Of Catan. Shit yeah.
So here's a photo of our kitchen table. It's new! At least new to us. I met up for dinner and a fantastic cup of tea with another of the interns from the gallery and on my way home spotted this dumped outside University of Toronto. It's in pretty good nick, and will likely come along to the next residence, if we can find a way to shift it, anyway. Not only was there a table, but also a desk and chair for me.
Result. No more do I have to sit on a spare Ikea mattress and refer to it as my study. I actually have a place to sit and draw and think. It hasn't been used for any of those purposes yet mind, it's just nice to have the option.
I also finally got a photo of this excellent piece of graffiti. Just wonderful. Other news worthy items include: I picked up a book about a journalist following the route from Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance the other day, it's called Zen and Now and is written by Mark Richardson. Whilst it is very readable, it mostly made me pine for the original. A re-read of that is always in order. I got a Playstation emulator working on my laptop, so I've been preoccupied with FF VIII and Vagrant Story, both classics. Finally, it's early corn season here, so the streets are awash with fresh corn still in the husk for dirt cheap. This shit is delicious, and when you see 6 ears for $1.99 and think it's expensive, you're doing well. Here's to seasonal eating, long may it continue.As is to be expected, I'll leave you with a youtube video I first spotted on the excellent Street Etiquette Tumblr. Go to it here: http://streetetiquette.tumblr.com/
I wonder how many hits I'll get from that dubious post title? It's probably about fighting, don't worry about it.
So first, some ruminations on Toronto as a city. It's flipping excellent. Really. It sprawls in any number of miles in any direction, but each part still feels distinct, like the areas just flow into one another. London is a series of small towns under one banner, whereas Toronto is a real no-foolin' city. I like this about it. I also like that there is a place no more than fifteen minutes away that sells cheesecake until two in the morning. That seems like a much more genteel experience than going out and jumping around and trying to hop into bed with someone. Actually I take that back, genteel probably isn't the word. Perhaps the term is authentic? Maybe honest? It's an interesting thing living with some young 'uns again (one of the vagaries of having little to no choice over my living situation). It's a peer through the looking-glass at a different way of living, a whole different perception on the world. It's a view I personally find quite distasteful, but I would never dream of claiming I know more about how life should be led. Who knows, if I went out there and tried it I could end up liking it, but I feel I'd probably end up hating myself.
Anyways, what I'm striking at here is Toronto is a great town, where anything you want can be had, and I'm not only speaking only in terms of debauchery. There's more than enough options for those who prefer the quiet life, which I appreciate. Now if you'd give me a damn job, you'd be the best city ever, ya bum.
Not too much notable has been going on really, just the continued search for employment and cheap groceries. My Internship finishes next Monday so I'll be cast adrift without any sort of crutch (shit) and I can only hope that instead of disappearing into Playstation emulation and blogs about shoes I'll force myself into finding some other outlet. Time to start painting again? Perhaps. Let's deal with the photos first though, eh?
This'll probably work for a little kick up the arse though:
Oh yeah, I really want my skateboard back too. I'll get my mum to bring it over, thus saving any number of dollars.
As shown, a re-appropriation of the canal boat neckerchief. A hanky is an absolute boon in this weather gentlemen, suitable for wiping yourselves down at a moments notice, and looking like quite the dandy whilst doing so. I'm absolutely in the market for more. A few things this week. We played Risk which was rad as hell.
Here's Robin (left) about to destroy Alex (right) and then me in order to win complete domination. It was kind of embarrassing really, but it felt good to play a board game on a table. A real re-awakening of old school vibes, even if Alex had to drink beer all the way through like some wayward uncle who you like when you're 12 but the rest of the family doesn't really want you to spend time with. Anyway, there's a board game shop near my work, so I've already checked it out and it has at least 4 (four) variations on Settlers Of Catan. Shit yeah.
So here's a photo of our kitchen table. It's new! At least new to us. I met up for dinner and a fantastic cup of tea with another of the interns from the gallery and on my way home spotted this dumped outside University of Toronto. It's in pretty good nick, and will likely come along to the next residence, if we can find a way to shift it, anyway. Not only was there a table, but also a desk and chair for me.
Result. No more do I have to sit on a spare Ikea mattress and refer to it as my study. I actually have a place to sit and draw and think. It hasn't been used for any of those purposes yet mind, it's just nice to have the option.
I also finally got a photo of this excellent piece of graffiti. Just wonderful. Other news worthy items include: I picked up a book about a journalist following the route from Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance the other day, it's called Zen and Now and is written by Mark Richardson. Whilst it is very readable, it mostly made me pine for the original. A re-read of that is always in order. I got a Playstation emulator working on my laptop, so I've been preoccupied with FF VIII and Vagrant Story, both classics. Finally, it's early corn season here, so the streets are awash with fresh corn still in the husk for dirt cheap. This shit is delicious, and when you see 6 ears for $1.99 and think it's expensive, you're doing well. Here's to seasonal eating, long may it continue. As is to be expected, I'll leave you with a youtube video I first spotted on the excellent Street Etiquette Tumblr. Go to it here: http://streetetiquette.tumblr.com/ 