Zeuping

A lot of things have come out into the open this past week, and I'm appreciating them all, despite whatever hardships may have come from them. The few days ahead have a lot of excitement attached to them -- a late night waffle making party on Thursday, a trip to a scary Labyrinth in Old Montreal on Friday, and Halloween festivities on Saturday.

It's late now, and I should be in bed, but music is keeping me awake (as usual). I know I can turn it off and sleep right away, but deep down I don't want to. I think my favorite Arms and Sleepers song as of late has been "Helvetica". If it isn't obvious, I still haven't stopped listening to them.

A friend of mine and I came to a revelation a while ago. Think: Fantasia, the scene where Zeus is throwing down the lightning bolts. The music is intense, and the big, blue Zeus in the sky just wants to curl up and sleep. Before he can get to it, though, he hurls these spear-like bolts to the ground. We theorized that when it snows, Zeus is taking a nice, long poo. Are you imagining it? Good. We dubbed this action Zeuping. I hope you think of this next time you stick your tongue out for a falling flake.

Did I mention that it snowed last week?

My world is flipped upside down for a lot of reasons.

This is a big one.

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I need to go dancing.

Coincidence? I think not.

Today is a very special day for two of the most important people in my life. It is the day where they can get together with the people they love and smile because a whole new year is ahead of them. It is the day where everyone wants to celebrate them -- their existence and presence in the world. I just want to say to these two (who do not know one another yet share a deep place in my heart and soul) that I am spending this whole day celebrating you!

Happy Birthday :)

Time Passes

The Arms and Sleepers show on Friday night was amazing. Nick accompanied me to a pretty neat venue called Casa del Popolo where we had a few drinks, enjoyed the music, and chatted it up with one of the band members (!!). Seeing them live was a great experience, and despite the long trek to get there through the rain, I couldn't have asked for a better evening -- especially after the disheartening events that occurred earlier in the day.

Since Saturday afternoon I've found myself escaping into the vegetative comfort of gripping television shows. My motivation is pretty low this weekend, and I suppose this lull comes at a decent time.

My room was quiet in between the pauses of the music playing, and for the first time in a long long time, I heard the ticking of a watch. I stopped the music before it came on and listened for a while.

It's strange that I almost forgot what that sounds like.

Connectivity

I just need to write that
The man in this Arms and Sleeper's video titled "I am a Strange Loop"
Is wearing the same ring as me
On the same finger
Of the same hand.

I wonder if his is a worry ring like mine.

"You came without a warning"

Uncanny Inspiration

Last night was beautiful.
The moon had a rainbow halo,
And after purchasing all of the Arms and Sleepers albums,

I sat outside in the courtyard and wrote.

I drew artwork,
and I felt.

Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa

I haven't been inspired enough to write in a long time, which I'm realizing now is probably a good thing because for the past year most of my writing has been evoked by intense negative emotions that have no outlet. It is rare that I write about sad things, though. I tend to let my mind delve deep into what I think are the intentions of humanity. I walk this road and see where it takes me. I have a lot of hope for it, but sometimes the actions I see around me try to tear it down.

But then again,

"I know that love is everywhere and I will do everything in my power to see it all the time, no matter how much negativity people throw at me." - Oct 7, 2009

Nighttime Walks with Arms and Sleepers

Yoav accompanied me on my walk home from class tonight, but in all honesty, I rushed home so I could listen to more Arms and Sleepers. I couldn't stop listening today. I found all of the stuff they posted on Youtube, and I listened to the stuff on Myspace on repeat. I haven't felt this much for music in a while, so I know that means something special. I feel so lucky to know that I'm also going to see them Friday night! I saw some live footage of them today on youtube as well, and I know it's going to be an amazing show.

I can't wait.

Quebec City, Music, Life

Things have felt like a rollercoaster lately, and I along for the ride with a smile. My emotions are running wild, and I'm just letting them do their thing. I haven't been writing lately -- not in my blog or in my personal journal -- and it feels strange. There are a lot of things going on internally, and it's rare for me not to express them in some way, so perhaps that means I'm doing it in others.

This past weekend was spent in Quebec City exploring the history and having a good time with friends. It's such a beautiful place, and it was difficult to leave. The weather was not in our favor, but it didn't dampen the appealing architecture (although it dampened us). The trip made me miss the ocean and the mountains, and although my calves/quads/back were feeling the hills in that city, I'd love to live there someday.

Near the Water

Parliament Building

I've been itching to go to a show recently, and since I'm living in this city, it feels wrong for me to not be seeking the cheap ones out. So I changed that today and found an incredible website that lists shows happening each day, their location, and their price.

I found a CD Release show for a band called Arms and Sleepers, and they're playing up here on Friday. On Thursday, they are playing at the Monkey House in Winooski (so all you Burly Wurls out there, if you like what you hear, check them out!!) It's a 5 dollar show, and I'd really like to go. I'm falling in love with them as I type this. Their music is really fitting my mood tonight, and I can only imagine that seeing them live would be beautiful. My parents are coming up this weekend, so I'm sure I'll have to work around their schedule, but hopefully I can fit it in :).

For those who clicked on the link and are listening now, I suggest just going in order. Their music is very relaxing and thought provoking, and so far the order hasn't led me astray. I'm pretty convinced that my favorite song is Lausanne, although they're all great.

My second full session of DnD is tonight, and I can't wait. J'adore le Dungeons and Dragons.