Showing posts with label friends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label friends. Show all posts

6.9.10

Shake it off

There is an anaesthetic of familiarity, a sedative of ordinariness, which dulls the senses and hides the wonders of existence. For those of us not gifted in poetry, it is at least worth while from time to time making an effort to shake off the anaesthetic. What is the best way of countering the sluggish habituation brought about by our gradual crawl from babyhood? We can’t actually fly to another planet. But we can recapture that sense of having just tumbled out to life on a new world by looking at our own world in unfamiliar ways.- Richard Dawkins, Unweaving the Rainbow




Yesterday I chilled with a cool dude. A friend that exposed me to unfamiliar creatures and colours threw his eyes- bionic vision I'd say. We exchanged thoughts and he shared some of his favourites (read above). Brilliant. Basically, you can't evolve or transcend into a new or better sense of self without recognizing that your daily life needs to be tested and perceived differently. But you are the only one that can change the lens. 


How many times have I done the same thing over and over again, and thought nothing beyond the conventional paradigm it inhabits. How many times have I stared into your face, everyday maybe, and not recognize the extent of your beauty. I need to see things in their purest and ever changing form, which can only mean that I too always need to change the way I view things. Through art, love, faith, and science I will see them in a way that will eliminate the numbness of my automatic perceptions. Perhaps these elements seem contradictory in nature, but as an evolved version of my ancestors I can elevate my sense of being by refusing to conform to the familiar. 

3.9.10

Open for business, legit that is.


Everyday presents a new challenge or maybe an old headache. A reminder of stupidity committed will creep up, leaving a bitter taste behind. How was I so stupid? Why did I do that? I don't ever want to relive that, but unfortunately ever act-like it or not- leaves proof of its existence. Ok so I've done dumb shit; who's going to throw the first stone? Exactly. 

Maybe its time to celebrate-however you find fit (vodka-water, s'il vous plaĆ®t)-the small things accomplished. Lighten the mental baggage or emotional exhaustion and show the grooves on your face. I have a sweet and reFreshing friend who decided to smile despite the shit. People noticed, and are smiling back. I have another friend who thinks its stupid, and is stuck in a closed and lonely space. You see, good energies await for willing receivers. I'm open 24 hrs.      

13.7.10

Monsters

My fabulous friends and I went to see Lady Gaga. It was insane. I liked her before, but now I like her more. I didn't realize the monster following she has, but now I do.














her boys...

my boys...


And then my battery died. Whatever, you get the picture. Best time ever! Thanks to my little monsters for coming with me: Christian, Jeff, and Don Rob.

Ps: Jeff I promise to never doubt your abilities (from fifth row to floor dancing) you rock.

21.6.10

The Opposite of No

                                                           Graphics by: Nikki Farquharson

Because sometimes my friends say it 10 times better. Thanks Dre. Xo


When everything aches
And you can't see straight
Is it just in your head?
Is your heart dead?

The beat it remains
Singing songs of love's faults
Where were you that day?
Why haven't you called?
You didn't know it was me
But who else could it be

You apologize profusely
See me in the revelry
Your apathetic attitude
Has me seeing double
Of who I thought you used to be
Compared to what you show to me

Uniting once again
Is in the cards for us
Tell me what you think
Tell me that you trust
In your feelings for me

The future of us you see
Your secret life of bees
Let's watch the sun rise
Again from where we sat
And laughed and talked and danced
Drinking in love's dissidence
Bittersweet Symphony
Has all been washed in black
The sound of you next to me
Has always brought me back

The reality truly is
Nothing is nor will ever be
But telling the world otherwise
Battles my apathy

13.6.10

Thank You

The peace of mind one experiences on one's own, one's certainty of self in the serenity of solitude, are nothing in comparison to the relase and openess and fluency one shares with another, in close companionship-Muriel Barbery

On this very special night, I attended a dinner party. A most gracious host feasted our senses in impeccable style. A group of beautiful women delighted my faculties with their talents, honesty, and laughter.

Jeff, you have a heart of gold and an armoire of platnium. You are one of a kind.
Amor, Gracias.







12.6.10

Mahi Mahi


Mahi-mahi are swift and acrobatic game fish with striking colours. Their sides are golden with iridescent greens and blues, and their belly is white and yellow. When these tropical fish get excited they light up- This makes sense.

Everything is the way it should be. As you may know, I recently got back from Miami and a cruise. Words cannot describe the fantasy of a trip I had, but I'll try anyways. Miami and Cozumel are both beautiful and ridiculously entertaining to say the least, but my trip was made by a group of ladies I call my Mahi Mahi crew. The name started off as a joke because that's all we ate. Lunch and dinner, Mahi was the preferred choice. But then it became our go-to word selection.

I decided to look up this tasty and ever so popular fish, and its description fit my ladies all so perfectly. Game fish -we were always in the game 5-0. Striking Colours-just view pictures please. When they get excited they light up-you ladies lit up everywhere we went and you certainly lit up my life. Thank you for the best trip ever. Things happen because they are suppose to happen; make sure to always be present when you are in the midst of magical moments.






















Love you, Nalinai, Priti, Daniella, Sophia, Cassandra and Patron

11.6.10

Greetings from Love


This past week was amazing. I went to Miami and on a cruise to Cozumel, Mexico for the wedding of two of the most beautiful people I know.I came back with the love bug. Truth is, I love the thought of love but my track record isn't that impressive (one exception-koala). Maybe my fault-whatevs- but sadly I have been slightly tainted and boderline incredulous about blissful unions.

However, witnessing two people genuinely in love can change a fool's perception. Not to sound cheesy, but Nalinai and Jeff are two gorgeous human beings.They respect eachother, uplift one another and have committed their hearts and souls before God and their loved ones. All of our friends look up to them and wish to someday be able to share the same kind of love they gave all of us. Made me believe. Love you both and Congrats. XO












Note: thanks to everyone who took pictures ;)
Photo credits: Tara Brolly, Danielle Dziepak, Me
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