олимпийские игры

The 2010 olympic torch in Vancouver, BC – CBC.ca

The 22nd Olympic winter games have officially begun in Sochi, Russia. Despite it’s political/moral state, the spirit of the games is alive and well by a rather strong opening ceremony. Things actually went off without a hitch, at least for viewers of Russian television. (In their defence there was nothing really disastrous that happened.)

There’s more of an excitement in the air when it comes to the olympic games (at least for me). With competitions the likes of cross country, curling and hockey, it’s been much more of a Canadian event in my eyes. Sure we compete with the rest of the world, but growing up in central Canada for most of my life, winter sport and activity were all I was ever subject to. Continue reading →

Let’s Walk: in the fog

Fog is a bit of interesting weather. It gets in the way, covers your line of sight. It either puts you in great danger, you keeps you in a place of peace and quiet.

I guess for the most part, it is what you make of it.

It became the subject of a Let’s Walk that I really wanted to do. I find fog fascinating and absolutely love going for walks through it, no matter the Silent Hill vibe that it gives off now a days.

For these videos I’m joint by my friend Ossi, an independent game developer from Edmonton, Alberta. We delve deep into the atmosphere to explore just how spooky it could get, while having a delightful conversation. Continue reading →

A Skill that you have to learn backwards – ED13

I did this all by myself. -Selfie (Self portrait for those that know better)

The first time I ever had to work a tie, my father did it for me. Double windsor knot.

When he was finished, he complimented how it looked. Then suggested that if I ever had to use it again, to just loosen it a little. Enough to keep it together so I just have to tighten and loosen whenever I needed to. Continue reading →

We’ll take you outside

During the fiasco of the Youtube copyright claims that recently happened, there was a tiny voice in the valley of hundreds of lets players that really stood out to me. Continue reading →

create derivative

Forgive my pedantic behaviour in a moment to be auspicious. I’m humbly before you in an act of kindness most modest. It excrutiates me utmost for the troubles of my own grand design.

Doth it not say, “Thou shalt not worship false idols”? Do I protest in bearing false witness? Well judge not lest ye be judged. I’m hyperventilative in my execution, and constantly come forth only to apologize, for the behaviour in which I procure from other beings. In 1984 when I wrote a story at summer camp about governing bodies controlling the whimsy of society, I only have myself to blame all of you. It is mere coincidence that word for word happens between stories, for we all form a mind that is one in the same. Continue reading →

Routine – ED12

Waves Coffee on Richards and Hastings

To be honest I stumbled into it at first. I started going there because I wanted to fit in with a certain crowd at school. The kind of crowd that’s bad for you, but at least you’re willing to give it a try. Through trials and tribulations I found one friend that I stick with though they are back on the other side of the world.

It was a place such as this that helped bond us.

Over the years, a lot has happened here. I’ve felt many emotions as I’ve caught up with friends, got plenty of work done. Sure I’m a creature of habit and I like familiarity. Yet through the monotony, so many new and different things happen.

Scenery changes, the people come and go, but the coffee is still great.

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I try not to drink as much coffee as I do every day, I have more than enough at home and have no need to go out. But for some reason whenever I go downtown, a trip never feels complete until I pay a visit to this Waves.

Call it comfort I guess…

The news is always bad

theprovince.com

Living in Vancouver does have it’s ups and downs. Though usually, and I suppose it’s probably human nature, I’ve had a tendency to really pay attention to the downs.

In terms of news that is… The Lower mainland is bustling with stories of caring, fun, and young upstarts, but nothing catches the eye more than a shooting, stabbing, or mysterious dead body.

Surrey may have started the new year with excitement, but it wasn’t a ball that dropped. Late night sexual assaults, stabbings, afternoon shootings at a restaurant. I almost forgot to mention the crime spree that a 30 year old Delta man supposedly decided to go on. Continue reading →

Resolutions

“I have two resolutions. To stop being so brutally honest, and to stop being such a compulsive liar.”

That’s been my default answer every time someone asks me what my resolution is, to start my adventure into the new year. It’s always a joke answer, because truthfully I never care about resolutions. They should never be something to convince yourself of, but to just go and do regardless of the time of the year.

So resolutions should never be taken seriously.

But it’s the thought that counts isn’t it? For most, the idea of the resolution is to look back at the year you just had, and think about how you can do it differently for the future. Continue reading →

Old Hollywood – ED11

Hollywood Theatre on Broadway. Kitsilano, BC

Maybe it’s a metaphor.

I moved to Vancouver for the reason a handful of other people would. The years have been tough, and often felt like they weren’t going anywhere. I’ve had a lot of odd jobs and promising productions would often fall through left and right.

I was usually under the impression that people liked the idea of being famous, but hated the idea of putting work into it if they weren’t promised popularity. Within the 40+ people I went to film school with, I’ve only seen/heard a tiny few succeed. (or even care anymore)

Try as I might, maybe I kept getting dealt the short straw. Continue reading →

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