Friday, March 27, 2009

"Everything Will Not Be Made Right"


Someone's dog.


So much for that plan. Due not at all because of a lack of ambition on my part, I'm not going Wwoofing out East this year anymore. Doing so would require leaving my lady behind. It's a pretty long story, but let's just say due to family issues (a wedding) she isn't able to come. I was pretty fucking disappointed for awhile..and even a little angry, I'll admit. But I don't want to broadcast the details for everyone to hear..so I'll leave it at that.

So, I'm left with a now empty year. On the plus side, not going has propelled my ambitions of photography school. I'm currently in the process of securing the credentials necessary to apply. I'm going for Fanshawe currently. Their course for the fall is still open. If I don't get into it, I'll have to wait for the next year's program..and I'll apply to Sheridan as well as Fanshawe (a second time).

And, on a related note I did a photo shoot for a local band known as Brand New Eyes. I didn't charge them, since I'm pretty new in the game. I got as much out of it as they did anyways. So now they have some pretty decent promo pictures to use and I have some more experience. I've told them the invitation is open to do a second shoot if they're interested. Hopefully they are...haha

In other news I'm also considering going out West for maybe a month or so..I haven't been there since I was about 8. I want to see the Yukon. And I have friends and family out there. So hopefully I can do that.

Finally, I may soon have my precious Macbook. Oh yes, she will be mine..oh yes.

On another note, I have been finding vandalism around Toronto that says simply "Tofu". I think it's awesome.
Here it is:

Thursday, March 5, 2009

"It's all about escaping"




Well I've finally figured out a way to break free of this town for awhile. It's called wwoofing. Working on organic farms. The deal is essentially you sign up to this organization and gain access to hosts across the country. They provide you with room and board (if you're lucky also with experiences, fun and stuff) and you work for them a bit. There's a large variety to be had...from working hostels, to straight up farms, to self sufficient farming co-ops, to whale watching outfits. It's a cheap and different way to travel. So I've been contacting a few hosts, and so far the responses have been warm and receptive. Pretty stoked for this adventure. In between I'm going to visit some national parks and camp and stuff. I have about three months to blow on this adventure. Oh, by the way it's the East Coast again. Maybe when I come back, I'll head straight out West if I still have any money left.

So be jealous, because this is likely going to be the experience of a lifetime. Be very jealous.

Today's musical recommendation: Evaline