Writer's Block

this is me ...

 

I'm overwhelmingly bummed right now.  Queens Of The Stone Age are coming to my town and by the time I found someone I knew who was going (people either don't know who they are or don't like them enough to go) the fucking tickets were sold out.  

No sex on a stick for me:

 My fun machine literally took shit and died.

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, I have compiled a list of songs that inspire love and affection for the purpose of sharing them with all of you -- my own personal Valentine and thanks for how amazing you all are.  I hope you'll download and share with your 'special someone' and your friends.

Enjoy!

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=XLY0ZKGR

 

It seems strange to not be posting a birthday wish to you on JW but I actually like this even more!  

I know you're not crazy about your birthday but you're one of my best friends and I'm crazy about you, so that means your birthday means a lot to me!

We fed you spagetti last week and tomorrow you get coffee but for right now, I'm honouring you in words -- the first thing we bonded over when we started becoming friends.  Can you believe we're in our 30s now!?  Geeeeeez ....

Our friendship has been a miracle.  We've been through a lot together and we'll ache through more I'm sure as we venture into spinsterhood but the good times truly outweight all of the things that made us cry!  It's a testament to the kind of friends we are, that we can overcome anything.  I am so grateful for all time we've had and the time we have left to fill up with memories.  You're one of the only people I can talk to on the phone and just sit in silence while we tinker away with something else.  That's how you know you're comfortable with your friends, your chosen family is when the silence is peaceful and full of ease.

Have a wonderful birthday, best friend.  I love you to the moon and back. 

*throws confetti*

And remember, the force will be with you, always!

Love,
Nic

Because it's the weekend and I'm ADDICTED to this song, I'm sharing the video here.  DAMN I love it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE2orthS3TQ

Nothing new to report here, I've been down most of the week with a migraine and am finally feeling better enough to go out for a few hours and mingle with people.  

I also re-applied for Tourism yesterday which makes me happy.  I can't WAIT to get back to work.

Groundhog Day tomorrow, that little fucker better have good news.  I'm sick of winter.

And did someone say something about football?  *snicker*

Operation Disc Drop is SO much fun. If you aren't aware of it or haven't read my other post about it, check it out here:

www.cbc.ca/thehour

I dropped a disc today in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. I left it by the middle payphone off of the food court in Mic Mac Mall.

(Horked from Harold)

1. How old will you turn in 2008?
oy!  35 in December

2. Do you think you'll be married by then?
I highly doubt it unless I'm forced into an arranged marriage on threat of death

3. What do you look forward to most in the next 3 months?
going back to work

4. Do you like to say "I told you so?"
I don't like to say it but I will if need be since everyone seems to be able to say it to me with ease

5. Who was the last person to call you?
my niece Chelsey

6. Do you prefer call or text?
both are great, I enjoy texting a lot

7. Do you have any pets?
4 budgie birds that I hate with the fire of a thousand suns

8. What were you doing at 1:30 am?
watching 'Thumbsucker'

9. What were you doing at 3:00 am?
falling asleep

10. When is the last time you saw your mom?
an hour ago

11. What is your mood?
ugh

12. How many houses have you lived in?
2 

13. How many city/towns have you lived in?
1

14. Do you prefer shoes, socks or bare feet?
bare feet

15. Are you a social person?
too social but I'm working on it

16. What was the last thing you ate?
chocolate

17. What's your favorite color?
all colours are cool in my book, I don't discriminate

18. What are you doing for your next birthday?
who cares

19. What is your favorite TV show?
currently, Dexter

20. What kind of jelly do you like on your PB & J sandwich?
I don't like PB 

21. Do you like coffee?
yes...very much so

22. What are you listening to?
Tendency by Battle

23. Do you have an iPod?
nope just my MP3 player which I love love love

24. How do you feel about the last person you kissed?
indifferent

25. Do you sleep on a certain side of the bed?
usually, I sleep right in the middle

26. Do you know how to play poker?
I used to know but haven't played for years

27. What are you thinking about right now?
how nice a hot shower would feel

28. Any plans for this weekend?
weekend is almost over, I was home with a cold and missed all the fun

29. Have you cut your hair this week?
actually, yes I did

30. Last picture you took?
of Bret wearing Ella's winter hat

31. Are you a tease?
isn't everyone?

32. Have you ever been in an ambulance?
never

33. Do you prefer an ocean or pool?
pools for swimming

34. Do you smile often?
yes

35. What color are your bed sheets?
ecru

36. What is your favorite thing to spend money on?
books and music, the norm

37. Do you wear any jewelry 24/7?
my chain 

38. Have you heard a rumor about yourself this week?
perhaps in the last few weeks I have

39. Who is the funniest person you know?
probably Gary

41. Where do you want to go to college?
?

42. Who was the last person to make you cry?
some character on Grey's Anatomy

43. Do you shut off the water while you brush your teeth?
yes ma'am

44. Do you wish you were with someone right now?
nope, it's nice and quiet right now

45. Are you mad about anything?
yes, a little

46. Last person to im you?
Kiersten

47. What are you doing besides this?
fidgeting

I took the plunge, despite my brokeness of late and bought a ticket to go see BLUE RODEO!!  I can't wait.  They are one of my all time favorite Canadian bands, they're a treasure and I can't wait to sing my heart out!

It's gonna be GOOD.

*happy*

but I will soon get to stand in front of an original Andy Warhol!!!

http://www.artgalleryofnovascotia.ca/en/home/exhibitions/marilyn/default.aspx

I was supposed to go on Friday, take myself out on an artist date but that isn't going to happen what with me being sick and stuff so it'll have to be next week after the holidays are over.  Most people probably won't share my happiness but I am busting at the seams over this and have been since they announced it.  His work is appearing in a exhibit on Marilyn Monroe which is extra cool!

I cannot wait!  Happy Christmas to me. 

 

 

I had to search the paper's website for my last story but it was there. If you're interested, you can read it here: 

http://www.dartmouthcoleharbournews.ca/index.cfm?sid=84784&sc=205

My CBC boyfriend is genius -- go look.

http://www.cbc.ca/thehour/blog/drop.html

I did it and it was really exciting to drop music anonymously and hope it's appreciated.  I secretly hope to find one myself.

I *heart* George.  He's so smart.

It's my first LJ entry.  I'm a little lost.  I used to blog here before but I couldn't get into it.  Now, I feel like I'm missing out on all of the important things happening to my friends.  So, here I am.  With you.  Let's see if I can get it this time around.

xo