Random Channel Surfing

I am one of those *weird* individuals who cringe at the thought of change. You know the kind... they're content with the way things are and see change as an enemy intruder hell-bent on ruining everything. That was me until I "turned myself to face me." I have changed. I no longer see change as an adversary, but as a long-lost friend that I'm itching to see. Change, why don't you come visit me? I need you, Change. Crave you. Anticipate you. But needing and craving and anticipating this change are doing nothing. My life continues on this terribly mundane road and it will probably stay there for quite some time. How I wish I had the power to influence everything in my favour; that I could magically change my odds of finding a well-paying job in Montreal... Magically alter how I feel.  At least I can still dream... "And when your deepest thoughts are broken / Keep on dreaming boy 'cause when you stop dreamin' it's time to die" ( Blind Melon ) He...

I feel liberated and I've never felt more exhilarated. Last night was the wake-up call I needed and I am now FREEEEEEEEEE.  I have made a conscious decision and not only am I sticking to it, but I'm confident that fear won't get in the way. Yay! For some odd reason, George Michael's Freedom is playing on repeat. Great celebratory song that sums up my elation (just the chorus part, though!) 

Maria the Crazy Latina is one of my heroes. Her rose-coloured outlook on life is wonderful. She's not crazy... She's just happy!

“'Over time, being in a band’s an intense thing,' Malinowski told Metro, not adding much in the way of specifics expect that things seem amicable. 'We pretty much reached the end of that chapter.' [sic]” What did Jay mean by all of this... and what did the reporter mean when he wrote "things seem amicable"?! I never thought that there was any animosity between the former-Bedouin and Jay and Eon, but this article makes it seem like there is. But then I find videos like this one  and I realize that there can't be animosity... Just look at the comraderie between them! Jay affirms that he can't live without Pat! In other Bedouin news, these dudes were (*apparently) very naughty at the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Fest . Tsk tsk, Eon and Jay, tsk tsk.  Naughtiness aside, the more I think about it, the more I realize that if it weren't for Bob Marley and Bedouin, I wouldn't be as into music as I am. Sure, it all started with Bob Marley and the Wailers,...

... when I said I would stop at 8 concerts. I blame Fabiana. I was all set to stay home and mourn my lack of loyalty towards my favourite band when she phoned to see if I wanted to join her--and I wouldn't have to pay her back! How could I say no? She's a temptress !! haha! In any case, Bedouin was, as always, A-fucking-MAZING! And their opening band was from Edmonton! They support local talent--how can I NOT adore them? Anyway, the above picture is of Fabs and Luls. Both these chickies (having attended all of the Bedouin shows in the city, haha!) were pulled onstage by Jay! It made my heart happy to see them up there! Especially since they literally haven't missed a single one of their shows and this show was phenomenal (though I hate to admit that the horn section almost stole the show...) During Bedouin's  Rudy  cover, these dudes played two of the wickedest solos I have ever heard (the only exceptions being Taylor Hawkins' solo at the Foos concert last March ...

My sister is amazingly kind. She is quickly turning into my favourite concert buddy (but don't tell Fabs, Luls, Nicole or Char that I'm cheating on them!) Can you blame me, though?! She ALWAYS buys me a concert tee... Ain't she purdy?? Anyway, we went to Calgary for VFest. Yeah... it TOTALLY doesn't compare to the awesomeness of Osheaga. Thing is, VFest is practically hosted in my city. Cowtown is def more manageable than Montreal. Crap city, I know, but it's better than no music festival. We decided to go because a) PEARL JAM was headlining and b) my sister's favourite band (Billy Talent) was playing on Sunday. As is always the case, I loved their drummer... Matt Cameron. What is it with me and drummers? I was spellbound by *him*. He drummed for SOUNDGARDEN for fuck's sake...! SOUNDGARDEN! Anyway, they played like the Legends they are (duh) and I don't regret driving to Calgary to see them perform. Though, the vibe was way different than that of oth...

To date, I have been to seven shows.  Arkells - February 21 Hey Ocean - April 8 The Killers - April 27 Green Day (though I went because of The Bravery ... *blush*) - July 6 Arkells (Opening for Pilot Speed) - July 18 Blink 182 - July 31 Virgin Fest - August 8 and 9 My cameras have been... difficult, so I only have pictures for the Green Day/Bravery show and VFest. I did take pictures for the other shows, but as my camera is being a lil bitch, I won't be posting them anytime soon. In any case, here are pictures I took at the Green Day concert. Truth be told, I wasn't going to go to this show because, though I like Green Day, they're not among my favourite  bands. However, I check my favourite bands' websites once a week. It's part of my Monday work ritual; it was then that I discovered that The Bravery was opening for Green Day. My gosh...! How I love them! Sam Endicott  is amazing (and not just because he looks like that... swoon). He's so chill and I lo...

Having worked at a theatre, I'm exceedingly spoiled when it comes to movie prices. I'm not used to paying... AT ALL. So, last Thursday when I went to watch (500) Days of Summer , I was elated that my former manager let me in free of charge. Oh, how I love freebies! Anyway, this quirky, insightful and deep movie has been added to my list of favourite movies... Joining movie greats like Lars and the Real Girl, Little Miss Sunshine, Juno, and Little Miss Sunshine. It's one of those movies that has a million-and-one meanings... that is to say, that while certain themes are more prelavent to you, the person next to you might see others. It's one of those optimistically realistic movies that make your heart smile. In short, I found that it was believable and true. Even if I had paid $12.50 to watch Zooey Deschanel work her cuteness and Joseph Gordon-Levitt charm his way back into my heart (10 Things I Hate About You, anyone?), I know that I would have adored this movie. In ot...