Mundane Extravagance

HaHAha

matriarchonavespa — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 07:43:56 +0000

Until at long last a Mac is in my hands (a.k.a. once someone ACTUALLY hires me), I will keep telling myself that my (dead) PC rules…

I Can’t Help But See The Poetry In This

matriarchonavespa — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 23:47:08 +0000

What a gorgeous day it was. I figured I’d embrace such lovely weather, so I took my dog for a walk down to the water. It was so serene, just sitting on a bench, listening to the waves- and then at one point just listening to music. I’d argue that this is a better form of therapy than therapy itself. It was all about the positive vibes today!

Anyway, I took a few snapshots of various things. You’ll have to excuse the quality as I didn’t have an actual camera. Also, there is a bee on the flower, but it’s quite hard to see because there was too much sunlight. The photo after the flower is of a crab’s dismembered leg… I have no idea where the poor owner of the leg was

Shopping For Pleasure Results In Snoozing Forever?

matriarchonavespa — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 03:31:24 +0000

Holy crap I have a really short attention span. I cannot for the life of me concentrate on studying/writing my book critique; “Shopping For Pleasure: Women in the Making of London’s West End” isn’t exactly my idea of a good read. I have also wasted a huge amount of time just listening to music/playing guitar/harmonica/penny whistle, etc. you get the idea.

En plus, je suis tellement fatiguée malgré le fait que j’ai consommé 6-7 tasses de café… Je ne suis pas certain pourquoi mes pensées sont maintenant en français. Peut-être j’suis folle? Peut-être je dois boire une autre tasse de café pour me réveiller? En réalité mon cerveau peut plus fonctionner. Enfin, ma problème- est-ce que je continue à lire et étudier, ou est-ce que c’est plus avantageux d’aller me coucher?! Est-ce que ca vaut la peine de rester éveillé?

Rantsy Pants

matriarchonavespa — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:11:08 +0000

a) Why does everyone assume I’m sixteen? It’s never fifteen, or seventeen, or nineteen, it’s always sixteen. I am well beyond that angst ridden, hormone driven age thank you.

b) Why does OSAP have to screw me over every year? I have barely enough money to pay tuition, and no money to pay for books. I haven’t had a job in two years, so I don’t even have money to pay for groceries. Never mind the fact that the piece of shit HP I’m typing on right now is nearly dead and I need a new computer…

c) Why did I learn what LGBTQ stands for in class today? Granted it’s a first year class, but… if you don’t know these kinds of things by first year of university, I think you ought to perhaps become more informed about the world.

d) Out of all my ancestry, why on earth did I have to get Asian hair?! It just sticks out straight and does nothing I want it to. Ughughugh. Stupid dominant gene!

*END RANT*

Wanderin’ Blues

matriarchonavespa — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:15:06 +0000

…or something like that. I have yet to find an apartment to call my own. That’s correct, I have nowhere to live and today was the first day of classes. So many factors have played into my homelessness, none of which I wish to discuss as I don’t want to lament over past misfortunes. Let it simply be said that Lady Luck is not on my side. All this, and I am doing my very best to remain optimistic. I really am trying to remain as positive as can be, and I don’t think I would be able to do this without the help of good music. More specifically, The xx has really made me calm down (yeah, I’ve broken down and cried several times, which is a scary thought- I know). Something about their discordant sound, accompanied by very smooth vocals creates an ethereal feeling. Call me a hipster or what have you, but I like this band very much. I was also informed today that they just received the Mercury Prize (and beat out two of my other favourite artists- Laura Marling and Mumford & Sons), so kudos.

p.s. I waited at my faculty for nearly 2.5 hours just to register for a sixth class and then I had to go through a BILLION different classes just to find one that finally fit my interest/schedule/wasn’t full… if I hadn’t done this, I would not be able to graduate this year!!

My favourite track;

Lydia Thompson, yo!

matriarchonavespa — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 02:31:18 +0000

Use Two Hands To Double Your Pleasure and Double Your Fun

matriarchonavespa — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:53:13 +0000

Insomniac Part II

matriarchonavespa — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:27:19 +0000

Well, guess who stayed up REALLY late/early because she was absorbed in a book? This fool, right here! In case you were wondering, I was reading Fingersmith. Another good Sarah Waters novel. The storyline kept me going, and going, and going, and going, and going… Yeah, I have a problem. I like reading too much, it’s quite an unhealthy obsession but I don’t care. On to The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo next, and then perhaps Fried Green Tomatoes At The Whistle Stop Cafe? Yuuus. That’s right, I have no life so I just read all the time. Escapism is fun!

Insomniac?!

matriarchonavespa — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:58:40 +0000

Guess who stayed up until 4:30am yesterday/today just to watch Fried Green Tomatoes? This guy! Also, I wouldn’t mind having Idgie’s ENTIRE wardrobe. Hint.

Janelle Monae

matriarchonavespa — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 03:11:32 +0000

I love this video/song. Will watch on repeat.