2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/ Lussumo Vanilla & Feed Publisher http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296662#Comment_296662 2011-06-02T20:06:59-07:00 2011-06-02T20:12:04-07:00 oldhat http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=75

My turn to start this. Apologies to Fearless Leader for bringing it back, but damn it, I had a good day. Today I finally went back to boxing classes. Late December was my first time there and ...

Today I finally went back to boxing classes.

Late December was my first time there and I vowed to go back. But due to money problems and several other reasons, I haven't been able to go until now. And CHRIST, do I feel energised now. This week has been a pretty big week with getting fit. I've been running, walking and now I can add boxing to my schedule.

The club is Toronto Newsgirls, an all-female boxing club that's been making quite a name for itself lately. The owner/head coach Savoy is SUCH an awesome person and everyone there is so welcoming and willing to stop what they're doing to give you a few pointers.

A moment that made me smile inside and out: I'm on the punching bags and on the bag next to me is another woman about six feet tall. She looks at me, comes over, extends her gloved hand and says "Tall girl fist bump!". We bump fists and talk.

It was just...yeah. Fucking awesome.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296670#Comment_296670 2011-06-02T22:11:55-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Argos http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7792

I just finished writing my final paper. Just now. It's 10pm over here. I had totally planned on pulling an all-nighter, and I, am, done. I just have to go over it once more to make sure it's all ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296673#Comment_296673 2011-06-02T23:11:44-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 space scoundrel http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8945

An independent film that I auditioned for over two years ago and thought I'd been cast in seemed to have vanished from the face of the earth, and I'd almost forgotten about it when the director ...

Also an agent of significant clout came to see my last play and contacted me asking for my headshot and resume and to request a meeting. Good things could come of this.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296674#Comment_296674 2011-06-02T23:15:57-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 razrangel http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2075

Today, for the first time, I got to go to 99 Ranch Market. I personally dig places that are essentially multicultural, places around the world where culture, ethnicity, heritage from all different ...

99 Ranch Market. I personally dig places that are essentially multicultural, places around the world where culture, ethnicity, heritage from all different kinds of people crash into each other and the locals just live it up in the mix. And I found that at 99 Ranch, like whoa. Dim sum, hundreds of different kinds of noodles, rices from all over the world by the kilo, and almost as many different kinds of beans, dragon fruit, kale, mixed up with pineapples, avocados, bananas, piloncillo and other Latin American spices, salsas, masa for tamales, kimchee, Korean ginseng teas - actually a full cornucopia of Asian teas, sake, whiskey and tequila.

United fucking Nations of food. Love it.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296678#Comment_296678 2011-06-02T23:51:30-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 trini_naenae http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=183

Good day at work. I'm looking forward to a drunken spelling bee tomorrow. I plan on tweeting my way through it if they let me. I took photos of forget-me-nots and trilliums. And a photo of the ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296696#Comment_296696 2011-06-03T02:54:11-07:00 2011-06-03T02:55:54-07:00 sneak046 http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4574

It's not happened yet, but tomorrow I'm meeting my sister for the first time since Christmas, and she's taking me to see one of her friends take part in an all-girl roller-derby match. This is a ...

This is a Good Thing. Yes.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296697#Comment_296697 2011-06-03T03:00:26-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Darkest http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4849

I am so close to Niche Comics being ready I can taste it. Now all I have to do is not screw up majorly.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296756#Comment_296756 2011-06-03T12:48:53-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 odarable http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3614

I met a wonderful wonderful man, on Wednesday, who made me laugh so hard. I managed to bring him home with the line "So, are we going to your place or mine, afterwards?". I got awesome sex ...

Today I woke up ridiculously early, had coffee with a friend at six in the morning, hung out 'til 11, went to Hulen (the small rock club where I work) at 3, meeting, then photoshoot with real champagne, then more people and beers, then BBQ in the park, ice cream, then an opening and some free cava, and all in the glorious sunshine in the beautiful city that is named Bergen. I love this day. Now I'm listening to The Cure. Getting mr. long hair video tech back here to cuddle me is all I need in the world now, but I'll do without too. Don't think I'll dare send that text today! ^^]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296757#Comment_296757 2011-06-03T12:52:11-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 odarable http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3614

Oh goodness I totally sent that sms.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296758#Comment_296758 2011-06-03T12:52:25-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 RenThing http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=155

I just got my leave paperwork. In two weeks I get six weeks off form work to spend some time with my son.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296762#Comment_296762 2011-06-03T13:36:06-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Rachæl Tyrell http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=552

I got my fancy TRANSMET art book in the mail today, and when Yao gets home, I'm gonna make her sign it! YAY! (Sizer, Sobriero, your pieces are awesome, btw!)

(Sizer, Sobriero, your pieces are awesome, btw!)]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296783#Comment_296783 2011-06-03T17:31:50-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Fan http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6919

I tried boxing once: for 5 minutes, at school, several years ago. I put on gloves, I stood in front of a friend: and then he punched me in the face! I couldn't get over it! I tried something else ...

Sorry I won't be coming to meet all y'all (Robin and, uh, Greasemonkey, and, Mr Hex) tomorrow. I wish, though. Maybe I can ... drop in? I'll write to you.

I'm getting better at biking. My regular commute, from Mimico to Yonge and Eglinton, used to be an hour and a quarter. Now it's just under an hour (and even less than that, on the way home). It's a 36 km round trip each day: so I'm hoping to bike nearly 10,000 km this year.

I got an email from a famous company today, asking if I'd license my source code: makes me feel all important, and grown-up. Since writing that code, I've take a job (based on my experience writing it) with an employer, and so become an employee; furthering that code would then put me in conflict of interest with my new employer (to whose office I'm now been commuting by bike, since this February), so this is the perfect opportunity to hand off my code to self-employed programmer friends, who I haven't had time to see much of in the last few months because I've been getting into a new job and commuting for 2 1/2 hours each day, to see whether *they* will make anything of it. It took me about two years of self/un-unemployment to write.

I took the bus to work today: upping the bike speed is, well, it can be a bit hard on the knees. Who'd have thought it, eh: not the muscles or the lungs, but the *knees* are the weak link. And after 4 days of pushing it I was beginning to feel it, and think it prudent to take it easier again for a day or three, an early weekend: because if I let it become chronic, that would *really* spoil my fun. Anyway, on the TTC today, I happened to read a review for _La Quattre Volte_ which opened today and which looks like fun, so maybe I get to see *that* sometime, even this weekend.

Tomorrow starts with Tai Chi practice in High Park (well, that's the first *public* appearance, anyway: 9:30 AM), same as every Saturday, in summer.

Ciao, caro/cara.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296788#Comment_296788 2011-06-03T19:19:38-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 scs http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7988

@odaelisabethOh goodness I totally sent that sms.Excellent. Nothing big here, just another weekend of doing yard work and puttering about with the granddaughter. Supposed to be perfect weather, ...

Oh goodness I totally sent that sms.Excellent.

Nothing big here, just another weekend of doing yard work and puttering about with the granddaughter. Supposed to be perfect weather, too.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296796#Comment_296796 2011-06-03T21:55:29-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 mojokingbee http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=9538

Well, I turned 31 today and I don't feel any different so that's good! Spending it volunteer archiving and later art or maybe L.A. Noire... Shame my boss took his sweet time to get this week's pay ...

Shame my boss took his sweet time to get this week's pay sorted...]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296797#Comment_296797 2011-06-03T22:54:51-07:00 2011-06-03T23:08:47-07:00 oldhat http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=75

Fan: Just e-mail Greasemonkey and we'll hope to see you there! mojokingbee: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!! *throws confetti and small intestines in the air* As for me...uh...I ended up snogging with the ...

mojokingbee: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!! *throws confetti and small intestines in the air*

As for me...uh...I ended up snogging with the most attractive person I have ever met. Well, one of them. Definitely the most attractive stranger I've ever met.

It would have led to something else, but I live an hour away from where we were and...uh...with my parents...which I neglected to mention to him. Still! We talked, he wasn't that interesting, we snogged, and when we parted I proceeded to punch my aching lady bits and scream "FFFFUUUUCCCCK!".

And you know what? I feel great about it even though nothing ended up happening because...

1. I seemed to have made a big step in me being comfortable in sexual situations, especially casual sexual situations (which normally freezes me up and leaves me running). Those who know me know this is a BIG DEAL for me.
2. It has made me feel that someone has noticed that I've been focusing on my appearance lately, which...is nice.
3. Holy fuck, the last boy I dated was a -30 compared to this guy, who was a solid 10. FFFFFUUUUUCKKK.....

...but yeah. It was a nice confidence boost.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296800#Comment_296800 2011-06-04T00:13:39-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 mojokingbee http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=9538

@oldhat..thanks and good on ya for the progression. Level up, dare I say?

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296801#Comment_296801 2011-06-04T01:12:49-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 sebfowler http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=490

@oldhat, @odaelisabeth - Nice work! @mojokingbee - Happy birthday! You're in oz, right? If you ever make it down to Melbourne, we'll have to organise a Whitechapel meetup with some of the ...

@mojokingbee - Happy birthday! You're in oz, right? If you ever make it down to Melbourne, we'll have to organise a Whitechapel meetup with some of the others.

Don't think I've ever contributed to this thread before, so here goes.
I'm currently studying animation in an amazing course. It feels like where I'm supposed to be, as opposed to a year ago when I was floating around, working a decent job but not really into what I was doing and with no idea where it was heading.
While I should be working madly on my last project for the semester, I was at a wedding yesterday, catching up with people I haven't seen in years and generally having a wonderful time.
Tonight, I'm catching up with more friends and seeing my girlfriend's play for the second time. It's a really strong piece of theatre and I'm so proud of her. Also, she's awesome and we moved in together a couple of months ago. It's been easy and great.
Retching yet? Don't worry, I'll scuttle off to stress about my animation now.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296811#Comment_296811 2011-06-04T05:31:45-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 mojokingbee http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=9538

@seb...how long is your course? I studied animation as well a while back but kinda sucked at it and now out of date on my skill-set. Glad your enjoying it. I'm up in the gold coast but a Melb ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296837#Comment_296837 2011-06-04T08:51:03-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 government spy http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6088

Oh it's so quiet at work today. The unit is under lock-down after the massive fight last week. Which means, although I still have to be at work, it's very quiet, sleepy and easy right ...

The unit is under lock-down after the massive fight last week. Which means, although I still have to be at work, it's very quiet, sleepy and easy right now.

Currently, I'm in the first week of using my CPAP machine, for my sleep apnea. A little frustrating to configure just right to make sleep happen. I'm just glad that I'm starting to get energy back after months of sleeping all night, and waking up feeling like an insomniac.

My girlfriend and I are currently sleeping in separate beds though :( but not due to relationship woes; its bedbugs! Goddamn it! Apparently the drug dealers that got evicted left behind nasty little pests. They've been eating me alive for a couple months now, but we just figured out what the cause was. So I'm sleeping on my futon and the lady is on the guest bed (that isn't quite big enough for her AND govspy... we'll not big enough for sleeping anyway).

Pest guys come by on Monday to inspect, and then they'll exterminate later. Anyone else have experience getting rid of bedbugs?]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296840#Comment_296840 2011-06-04T09:07:43-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 glukkake http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1693

DIATOMACEOUS EARTH! I sleep with my bed pulled away from the walls and surrounded by a thick ring of the stuff and thus far, nothing bites me while I sleep - and they always went after me, I've ...

I sleep with my bed pulled away from the walls and surrounded by a thick ring of the stuff and thus far, nothing bites me while I sleep - and they always went after me, I've found one once in my office across the apartment in broad daylight nomming on my leg.
I keep what I plan to use easily in a container with holes in the top (I bought a 5lb bag off amazon) and just powder it around the baseboards, then go back with a broom to really shove it down into the little crevices and kill them and it helps to blend it into the walls (if you have white walls, I suppose). Just make sure that while you're laying it down you wear a dust mask as it's bad for soft lung tissues. Once it's down though, it doesn't kick up so just make sure your bedding doesn't fall into the powder or you'll have to clean it off.

Steam everything as it kills the eggs. Wrap your bedding in plastic - I found those vinyl covers in a local fabric store of all places for $5 but they also tear incredibly easy. Use duct tape for patching jobs/to reinforce the corners if you use a metal bed frame that's likely to tear it open.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296856#Comment_296856 2011-06-04T12:25:38-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Denari http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7907

@Robin You crack me up. Yay for boxing and snogs. I have a publisher interested in a children's book I wrote. The illustrator completed the art and, uh, yeah. We have an agent too. That's pretty ...

I have a publisher interested in a children's book I wrote. The illustrator completed the art and, uh, yeah. We have an agent too. That's pretty sweet.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296881#Comment_296881 2011-06-04T15:33:47-07:00 2011-06-04T15:34:12-07:00 government spy http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6088

So I just got home from work, checked my bank account and there's several grand in there that isn't supposed to be there. Damn! Don't you just hate that? I mean, there's maybe a 1% chance that ...

Damn! Don't you just hate that? I mean, there's maybe a 1% chance that money is actually mine. The other 99% means bank or government error, and if I spend any I'll have to give it back. But man, that would be fucking nice. I happen to like spending money.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296891#Comment_296891 2011-06-04T17:42:30-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 sebfowler http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=490

@mojokingbee - The course is a year and a half masters by coursework and it's been great so far. There are a few WCers in and around Melbourne, plus a few scattered across the rest of the country as ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296932#Comment_296932 2011-06-05T07:52:57-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Soviet Rocket No. 9 http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8855

After waiting two mailing weeks for Lord Skeltor Gov. Rick Scott to send me a letter, I will become a legal notary in the state of Florida. Finished the course on Friday, got my signatures in that ...

Lord Skeltor Gov. Rick Scott to send me a letter, I will become a legal notary in the state of Florida. Finished the course on Friday, got my signatures in that same day, and gave it to the post on Saturday. It now feels weird having this responsibility.

Also, going to the beach and will be bringing on kindle, Fearless Leader's "Shivering Sands"and Christopher Hitchen's "Letters to a Young Contrarian.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296937#Comment_296937 2011-06-05T09:10:35-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 gofrankgo http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=10306

It's been just over six months since I quit my safe, steady job and moved 150 miles away from everything I knew and went back to my hometown, without the security of having another safe, steady job ...

Adding to that, I recently finished up -- and got paid for!! -- my first ever work-for-hire comic writing gig and just got hire for my first ever work-for-hire comic lettering gig! Flying pretty high right now!

(Of course, I'm so busy now that I never sleep or see any of my friends anymore... but, "Yay, work!")]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296947#Comment_296947 2011-06-05T12:23:29-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Beamish http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8236

So, my father-in-law decided that I need a tractor, sure what ever, and then my wife decides I need to make room in the garage, damn it. But, oh what is this that I find, lost, forgotten, ...

Booyah.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296963#Comment_296963 2011-06-05T15:30:55-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 trini_naenae http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=183

@Robin: Yaaaay!

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=296999#Comment_296999 2011-06-05T22:44:35-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Talesin http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8622

My son has finally moved on from saying Mum mum and Bub bub and now says Dada

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297040#Comment_297040 2011-06-06T08:20:47-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Peter Kelly http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3000

@Beamish. I know exactly how you feel....I came across my SnakeMountain a couple months back. Good times.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297051#Comment_297051 2011-06-06T10:51:54-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 government spy http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6088

HOLY SHIT!!! Just found out I received a settlement from my years of working for the Feds in Chicago! We were working hours that we weren't getting paid for, and I just got the settlement. Which ...

HOLY SHIT!!! UM. I'm freaking out. Need to get out of work ASAP so I can happy dance.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297057#Comment_297057 2011-06-06T11:21:23-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Alastair http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=287

gov thats awesome!

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297068#Comment_297068 2011-06-06T13:16:28-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Verissimus http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3379

@govspy: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO money is awesome. I got my vacation bonus. Winning - as the saying goes.

I got my vacation bonus. Winning - as the saying goes.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297070#Comment_297070 2011-06-06T13:34:01-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 razrangel http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2075

Holy shit Gov Spy, great news!

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297100#Comment_297100 2011-06-06T18:18:33-07:00 2011-06-06T18:20:05-07:00 Rachæl Tyrell http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=552

Hooray for money! So, yesterday there was this Twin Peaks thing I wanted to go to, but between my hair not taking the dye the night before and having to redye it, wrecking my nails, thrifting all ...

So, yesterday there was this Twin Peaks thing I wanted to go to, but between my hair not taking the dye the night before and having to redye it, wrecking my nails, thrifting all afternoon, and general inability to get myself to leave the house, I got to the venue not until midnight: right after it'd ended. However, a bartender gave me a shot, a man in a batman t-shirt gave me a cigarette, the cute boy at the taco truck gave me food even though I didn't have enough, and I got roommate Yao took these photos of me all dressed up like Audrey Horne:





I feel like I look more adult, and more like me. :D]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297217#Comment_297217 2011-06-07T15:19:20-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Denari http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7907

Great pictures Rachael. Sorry you didn't make the party... I'm totally addicted to this set of songs on Soundcloud The last track does something wibbly to me. I also wrote 1550 words of my ...

I'm totally addicted to this set of songs on Soundcloud

The last track does something wibbly to me.

I also wrote 1550 words of my novel today and applied for five jobs.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297218#Comment_297218 2011-06-07T15:20:37-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Denari http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7907

And now I've read the thread: Nice moves Gov. Couldn't have happened to a cooler guy.

Nice moves Gov. Couldn't have happened to a cooler guy.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297219#Comment_297219 2011-06-07T15:33:20-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Beamish http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8236

I got word from my artist friend that the first three pages are penciled.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297248#Comment_297248 2011-06-07T18:58:57-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 oldhat http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=75

@Rachael, I think SOMEONE has a new look... :P Today I ran another three miles and...I think I'm getting used to it. More importantly I'm getting eager to go out running where before it was a ...

Today I ran another three miles and...I think I'm getting used to it. More importantly I'm getting eager to go out running where before it was a sort of "unnng...alright..." thing. I think part of this is because I'm running with a friend, which makes it nice. Also, I've lost a little more than half of the weight I gained in the winter time. 8lbs more and I'll have lost all the winter weight completely and will be 7lbs away from my goal. It feels good.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297327#Comment_297327 2011-06-08T07:48:05-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Darkest http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4849

Just spent five minute unloading all the books we just got in today!

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297421#Comment_297421 2011-06-08T21:38:41-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Fan http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6919

Today I ran another three miles Good luck with keeping *that* up, through *this* weather. Biking 2 hours/day, at 12 mph, I guess I'm burning an extra 1000 calories/day. The fact that I'm doing for ...

Today I ran another three miles

Good luck with keeping *that* up, through *this* weather. Biking 2 hours/day, at 12 mph, I guess I'm burning an extra 1000 calories/day. The fact that I'm doing for commuting keeps me at it, every day. I'm getting interesting tan lines. At least, when you're biking, there's a breeze: no matter what the temperature.

If you do get a bike, get one that fits you: the "women-specific geometry" of a bike is not so much to let you wear a skirt, it's (more importantly) to have one that you can actually sit/fit on (i.e. whose saddle fits your probably-wider hip-bones), and which you can reach (I think of my arms as having a ridiculously wide wing-span, whereas women are often more compact/petite).]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297427#Comment_297427 2011-06-08T22:38:42-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 oldhat http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=75

I found a source for my beloved La Fin Du Monde, a beer that all LCBOs in the province no longer hold. And I am nicely tipsy. I also saw Bridesmaids, which was absolutely wonderful.

I also saw Bridesmaids, which was absolutely wonderful.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297432#Comment_297432 2011-06-08T22:56:17-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Fan http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6919

> I found a source for my beloved La Fin Du Monde So, where's that then? Someone told me about "Faxe" recently: a 500ml can of 10% beer from The Beer Store, 6 cans for about $20, ...

I found a source for my beloved La Fin Du Monde

So, where's that then?

Someone told me about "Faxe" recently: a 500ml can of 10% beer from The Beer Store, 6 cans for about $20, each can therefore being about as strong as a 1/2 bottle of wine. A remarkable achievement, to be sure, if you mostly just like alcohol, but I'd greatly prefer the treat of the taste of La Fin Du Monde again.

> I also saw Bridesmaids

I saw _La Quattre Volte_. It was ... sparser than I imagined. I thought it would be more ... explicit. I'd like to find nice things to say about it: it was ... different; the ... explanation of how to create charcoal was interesting; ... I thought that the dog wasn't as good an actor as the critics had given me to believe (he didn't look "worried" at all). It was, apparently, some kind of "art film". I ... kind of enjoyed it. It was worth every one of (well, many of ... several of) its 88 minutes.

What the film critics' giving it four stars, their saying, "I've suffered for my art: now it's your turn"?

Ah well.

After that I saw "Eat, Pray, Love" on DVD. The actress has a nice smile, and seeing the scenery was somewhat educational (I've lived in Italy, never seen India or Bali).]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297434#Comment_297434 2011-06-08T23:06:28-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 oldhat http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=75

@Fan, It's at a Beer Store just about half a block or so south of Spadina/Bloor (on Spadina). They also have La Trois Pistoles and the other brews from Unibroue that the LCBO just don't carry ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297463#Comment_297463 2011-06-09T08:40:47-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Argos http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7792

ugh, I gained a couple pounds the last couple weeks. It's the end of my college career (hooray!), so I gave in to a combination of stress-eating and "aw, for old times sake" eating. BUT, ...

My boyfriend and I had dinner with my parents Tuesday night to discuss my moving in with him, which my mom is totally fine with, but my dad was being a dad about it. Edgar actually took it really well, but I was all awkward sauce the whole time. But I survived and now it's over with and I get to live with my love in the best area in San Diego (Hillcrest, it's the gay neighborhood, lots of fun stuff to do, and you can walk/bike/bus everywhere, no car needed) ^_^]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297464#Comment_297464 2011-06-09T08:41:26-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Argos http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7792

ooh, also I went to UCSD'd Rainbow Graduation (put on by the LGBT resource center) and I have a rainbow tassle :D That thing makes me SO happy

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297584#Comment_297584 2011-06-09T23:11:11-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Rachæl Tyrell http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=552

I went to a lecture and signing by Michael Shermer. I didn't get any great shots, but I did meet people at the shindig afterwards. Yay for being social!

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297586#Comment_297586 2011-06-10T01:06:44-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 razrangel http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2075

Middle bro took me out. We had dinner (I had paella *NOM*), drinks and talked about all sorts of things. Then we saw the new X-Men and enjoyed it well enough even if it was formulaic and both of us ...

Really good evening over here. }:>]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297650#Comment_297650 2011-06-10T10:17:37-07:00 2011-06-10T10:20:39-07:00 oldhat http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=75

This morning I was worrying about not having enough money to get around much while I'm in NYC next week. So far the amount I had was about $40. I was kind of depressed about this on my way to the ...

When I got to the office, my dad called saying that I got two cheques from the government in the mail. I asked him to open them up. One is $250 and the other is $260. $510 I can now breathe a bit easier in New York.

I love it when things like that happen.

As for yesterday, I had another amazing workout at Toronto Newsgirls Boxing Club. At the end a few of us stayed behind and talked and one woman walked to the station with me. I think...I think I'm making friends there now.

Also! I was told that there were two women that were about my height and weight class that are looking for sparring partners other than themselves! This makes me ridiculously happy as I really want to get in the ring!]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297675#Comment_297675 2011-06-10T13:34:38-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 buhbuhcuh http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=10234

This is a good June, I just got a new job, it pays lots more than the old job, and the project I will be working on is about 50 times cooler. I start monday! The new job also opens the door for ...

I just got a new job, it pays lots more than the old job, and the project I will be working on is about 50 times cooler. I start monday!

The new job also opens the door for even better news - I can afford my own place again, yay for moving out of tiny window basement room into classy digs I can actually live in. With a nice big kitchen.

So yes, vile hugs!]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297694#Comment_297694 2011-06-10T16:56:31-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Darkest http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4849

My brother Guy is/was 20 and I/we have been drinking.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297772#Comment_297772 2011-06-11T10:46:04-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Steve Toase http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=10253

I've been submitting my fiction for about a year. Today I've had my 20th story accepted for publication. :D

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297825#Comment_297825 2011-06-11T18:57:16-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 oldhat http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=75

The Thirsty Wench post I did on my trip to Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery got posted on the brewery's twitter, which makes me feel pretty nifty. Also, the Blockbuster near me is closing down and ...

Also, the Blockbuster near me is closing down and selling everything at 30%. I figured now was the best time to finally get Dragon Age: Origins.

For now, I'm off to play that and have what may very well be the last Black Creek Porter in the city.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297832#Comment_297832 2011-06-11T21:11:29-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 chiaslut http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=936

I find myself utterly exhausted after a several days long user group conference, then a night out at the coast with my coworkers, but my presentation to the data geeks and enviro-nerds was well ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297843#Comment_297843 2011-06-12T03:29:10-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 government spy http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6088

Just found out that the inmates on my unit have a nickname for me: Wolverine. Considering other guys have nicknames like Family Guy/Peter Griffin, Chuck Norris, and Wildebeest/Beast, I feel ...

Considering other guys have nicknames like Family Guy/Peter Griffin, Chuck Norris, and Wildebeest/Beast, I feel alright about it.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297864#Comment_297864 2011-06-12T12:38:06-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Ampersand http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=10067

All my work seems to be paying off with the young stallion I've been training - took him to a dressage show today and came home with a 3rd, a 4th, and a 1st. Wicked. My filly stopped trying to buck ...

Also, my beer soap finally got here! That "Sex Panther" stuff is awesome, and @Oldhat hit it on the nose in her review of the soap.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297898#Comment_297898 2011-06-12T19:29:27-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 scs http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7988

Pleasantly exhausted after a weekend of lawn mowing, tree cutting, and playing chauffeur for the grandchild. The dead ash tree that was threatening the garage is now down and mostly cut up, as is the ...

Anyway, all the branches are removed, cut, and either burned or stacked, depending on their condition. Most of the trunk is cut up, but the rest will have to wait for a new chainsaw blade. Dead ash and oak are pretty hard on those things.

I now sit enjoying a nice light dinner, catching up on a few web sites, and being amused at the English language. Funny, isn't it, how a description like "cut the trees down, cut the trees up" is accepted without a blink, but "cut the trees down and up" make people have to stop and think.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297929#Comment_297929 2011-06-13T00:36:49-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Darkest http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4849

Have had an invite to talk about Supe's new threads on BBC Regional but had to turn it down due to scheduling conflicts etc. Everything is suceeding and we haven't even started selling yet. This is ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297990#Comment_297990 2011-06-13T12:54:19-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Argos http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7792

that and I jsut finished packing up my stuff in my college apartment, now I just gotta move it out. I also scored a great volunteer position at an aquarium doing sea horse husbandry, only downside ...

that and I jsut finished packing up my stuff in my college apartment, now I just gotta move it out. I also scored a great volunteer position at an aquarium doing sea horse husbandry, only downside is it's on Saturday mornings and I have to get up at 5:30 to make it there on time by bus. Ew.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297991#Comment_297991 2011-06-13T13:05:38-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 chiaslut http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=936

Congratulations, Argos!

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297992#Comment_297992 2011-06-13T13:15:28-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 sellmeyoursoul http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=9518

Congrats Argos! And seahorse husbandry? Don't let the new barkeep around here learn of that. I hear he has a thing for aquatic animals.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297993#Comment_297993 2011-06-13T13:47:36-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 oldhat http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=75

Congrats, Argos!!!

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=297997#Comment_297997 2011-06-13T15:01:14-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Beamish http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8236

I am happy for you Argos. I gave my first mini speech in my communications class today and didn't pee myself. Win. Also manage to mention comics, but am still working up the courage to mention ...

I gave my first mini speech in my communications class today and didn't pee myself. Win. Also manage to mention comics, but am still working up the courage to mention Warren. That will be in my persuasive speech, "Comics are(n't) just for kids."]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298008#Comment_298008 2011-06-13T15:51:08-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Argos http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7792

Thanks guys!! Beamish, public speaking can be tough, good to hear you did well :) I had to give a mini speech as well for my last class at UCSD.

Beamish, public speaking can be tough, good to hear you did well :) I had to give a mini speech as well for my last class at UCSD.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298020#Comment_298020 2011-06-13T16:34:27-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Beamish http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8236

I'm pretty comfortable when it comes to speaking in front of people I know. A new class with a bunch of strangers, that's when it's rough for me. By the 2nd or 3rd I should be fine.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298031#Comment_298031 2011-06-13T18:18:33-07:00 2011-06-13T22:33:28-07:00 razrangel http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2075

Go Argos, go!! Finally home, back in civilization. Spent the last three days in a very nice house, dogsitting for a friend. Nice, upscale residential neighborhood at the doorstep to the desert. ...

Finally home, back in civilization. Spent the last three days in a very nice house, dogsitting for a friend. Nice, upscale residential neighborhood at the doorstep to the desert. Not familiar with the area so I didn't know where to do any shopping and I had just run out of smokes. Furthermore just ran out of smokes a few days ago. Eventhough I've been thinking of quitting suddenly being forced to not have the option and no distractions led to intense nicfitting. Finally, and worst, my POS computer just wouldn't connect to the house wireless.

So very glad to be home, caffeinated, online and and with a smoke break not too long from now.


ETA Also finished watching Ergo Proxy and found it amazing, intricate and superdark. Drove home equally determined to get back to (virtual) civilization and to bone up on some philosophy.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298046#Comment_298046 2011-06-13T20:50:37-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 DavidLejeune http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4220

So I got the promotion that was basically the pre-requisite for me moving to Phoenix. I'm actually kind of ambivalent. On the one hand: PROMOTION! With a not insignificant raise (that's ...

I'm actually kind of ambivalent. On the one hand: PROMOTION! With a not insignificant raise (that's salaried, even)! On the other hand: Now I HAVE to move to Phoenix (and Phoenix did NOT leave a good impression on me when I went out there a couple weeks ago to look for an apartment). I was all ready to say 'fuck this company' and quit and stay in California if I got passed over for the promotion, but now that I have it and I know how much money I'll be making I can't really afford to do that.

So I am celebrating with grilled chicken spaghetti and ice cream.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298085#Comment_298085 2011-06-14T05:47:51-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 trini_naenae http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=183

Congrats Argos!

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298093#Comment_298093 2011-06-14T08:54:50-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Fauxhammer http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=27

Mazel tov, Argos! Also: I need everybody here to put forth Intent into the universe regarding a possible development at the office; one that would be most welcome.

Also: I need everybody here to put forth Intent into the universe regarding a possible development at the office; one that would be most welcome.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298228#Comment_298228 2011-06-15T16:25:55-07:00 2011-06-15T16:26:48-07:00 William Joseph Dunn http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2798

Animation Insider posted a Q & A I did with them this week: http://www.animationinsider.com/2011/06/bill-dunn/ There are a couple of pieces I drew and painted that haven't been shown ...

http://www.animationinsider.com/2011/06/bill-dunn/

There are a couple of pieces I drew and painted that haven't been shown elsewhere.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298285#Comment_298285 2011-06-16T05:08:09-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Yskaya http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1359

Congratz Argos! also on the cool job :)

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298303#Comment_298303 2011-06-16T11:02:39-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 StefanJ http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=961

I completed my mystic glow lantern project:

]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298306#Comment_298306 2011-06-16T12:12:45-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 government spy http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6088

The beard(stache) is gone. Man, haven't been clean shaven since like February. This won't last. I look like I'm 12.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298312#Comment_298312 2011-06-16T12:37:14-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Rachæl Tyrell http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=552

La la la la! I met awesome people in line for the Simon Pegg book signing (one of which is from my home town, is friends with all the younger siblings of a dozen people I've known since I was 15, has ...

]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298314#Comment_298314 2011-06-16T13:19:52-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 William Joseph Dunn http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2798

@Rachæl- so is Katie related to Joe in some way?

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298445#Comment_298445 2011-06-17T17:28:06-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Rachæl Tyrell http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=552

I'm not sure, but the Kubert school is only 20 minutes from my home town, so it's not unlikely.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298474#Comment_298474 2011-06-18T03:28:12-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Alastair http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=287

i love that photo of simon pegg

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298475#Comment_298475 2011-06-18T03:45:25-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 city creed http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4530

This week: I made honours entry. I got a job for the summer. I got a new flatmate who is prodigiously talented with teh musicz. I killed my laptop and brought it back to smoother, faster life. I ...

I made honours entry.
I got a job for the summer.
I got a new flatmate who is prodigiously talented with teh musicz.
I killed my laptop and brought it back to smoother, faster life.
I developed a sweetly problematic crush.
Dammit... And everything was going so well.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298680#Comment_298680 2011-06-19T22:15:12-07:00 2011-06-19T22:15:47-07:00 razrangel http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2075

Father's Day hanging out: brunch at a really beautiful restaurant. Sis, baby brother and sis's fiance joined us after initially thinking they couldn't make it. So we had a good time talking movies ...

I gave my dad Akira Kurosawa's Ikiru. Had to forcibly restrain myself from super-hyping the movie. I really, really like it. He's a Kurosawa fan but I'm not sure how he'll like a non-chanbara film. But we got a random high-five from another restaurant patron who was passing by and saw the DVD. He's a big fan and immediately identified with me on it being very similar to It's a Wonderful Life; he called Ikiru his favorite movie, though.

Haven't watched it yet. MB is visiting and he has a tendency to monopolize Dad's time either with long, looong discussions about whatever or getting him to watch manly he-men shows on Discovery like Ice Truckers and that one where the guy eats all the crazy survival food.

May get to start watching Hellsing tonight with my bros. }:>]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298727#Comment_298727 2011-06-20T10:05:11-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 chiaslut http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=936

I got so many congratulations on being a good dad yesterday, that I'm still glowing. My dad's a full on schmuck and bailed early, then repeated fucked up regarding my brother and I, so I'm probably ...

My dad's a full on schmuck and bailed early, then repeated fucked up regarding my brother and I, so I'm probably over compensating. BUT, I've been trying REALLY hard to be the kind of dad I wanted. So nice to know I'm on the right track (Four years and counting!). *sigh of relief*]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298738#Comment_298738 2011-06-20T11:56:56-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 smoggy http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3529

My soon to be 18 year old son presented me with the complete Curb Your Enthusiasm and some bottles of McEwens Champion Ale for Fathers Day. Another one of those times when I think we didn't do to bad ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298771#Comment_298771 2011-06-20T14:59:58-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Alan Tyson http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1299

I know I'm a bit late to the party, but: Congratulations, Argos!

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298772#Comment_298772 2011-06-20T15:12:07-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 taphead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2284

Huh. Turns out I may be on my way to becoming the live sound guy for this bunch: This is awesome, because I simply adore the band.

This is awesome, because I simply adore the band.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298780#Comment_298780 2011-06-20T16:02:08-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 oldhat http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=75

I know it's Monday, but this was part of my Saturday:

]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298873#Comment_298873 2011-06-21T11:23:37-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 texture http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1472

Congrats on moving in with Big Daddy S Citrus! Robin, out of interest, are you sparring or just training? Thinking of taking it up[ myself... Rachel as Audrey Horne = awesome. I love this ...

I'm spending a week in Berlin with my wee bro. So far I've been to Tacheles, the huge art squat in Oranienburg Strasse, and to a spoken word concert, where Danielle de Picciotto read from her book The Beauty of Trangression, about the growth of the Berlin techno / alternative scene through the 80s and 90s, to a soundtrack by her husband Alexander Hacke of Einsturzende Neubaten.

It was an incredible gig, a unique, subjective look at a really fascinating period in berlin's history. Picciotto hung out with Neubaten, The Bad Seeds, DJ Hell and Blixa Bargeld, and was instrumental in he;ping set up Taschele and other galleries - all of this was documented with projected photos and super-8 footage.

Heard about the event from a witch house / dark electronica label called Pale Musik, and I was very impressed at the level of sophistication and intelligence the event displayed. Hope to find more of this kind of thing while I'm here.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298880#Comment_298880 2011-06-21T11:48:41-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 oldhat http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=75

Bram, Currently I haven't sparred yet, so I guess I'm still in the "training" stage. Working out the stances, punches etc.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298881#Comment_298881 2011-06-21T12:18:31-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 texture http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1472

The training always looked more fun to me. Not that I mind taking a punch or whatever... just never been big on the competetive aspect of sports. Congratulations on sticking with it, and the running, ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298924#Comment_298924 2011-06-21T15:08:23-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 KPatrickGlover http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1471

Been years since I got in a ring, but it was a lot of fun. Got to spar with a couple of golden glovers (who took it easy on me) at one point. A good friend of mine was (still is) a boxing coach and ...

Wish I could go back to it, but my knees wouldn't let me anymore. Getting old sucks.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298942#Comment_298942 2011-06-21T17:17:54-07:00 2011-06-21T17:18:43-07:00 RenThing http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=155

This past Sunday I celebrated my first Father's Day with this guy. Yes, it's a Hallmark Holiday but still.

]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298945#Comment_298945 2011-06-21T17:52:54-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 mister hex http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4411

Um, not as cool as new baby, but GOT NEW SHOES! And that's ALWAYS worth shoutin' about. Chuck Taylors, Hunter's Green. I feel like a superheor. Remember when you werea a kid, and getting new sneakers ...

@Ren - That's a good lookin' baby right there. Congrats!]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298950#Comment_298950 2011-06-21T18:13:06-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Beamish http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8236

I too got some new kicks, not Chucks though, they don't make me feel faster, just classier. @ren I rarely think kids are cute but that kid sure is.

@ren I rarely think kids are cute but that kid sure is.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298965#Comment_298965 2011-06-21T20:41:52-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 oldhat http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=75

Adorable baby, RenThing. So...I got informed that the album cover I shot for Jo Hikk's THE GAME is in the final round to being nominated for a Canadian Country Music Award for Album Cover of the ...

So...I got informed that the album cover I shot for Jo Hikk's THE GAME is in the final round to being nominated for a Canadian Country Music Award for Album Cover of the Year. Already it's been placed in the Top 10 best country music album covers in the country. So fingers, everyone. Keep them crossed for me!]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=298970#Comment_298970 2011-06-21T21:00:17-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Argos http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7792

Oldhat, so awesome!! :D And thanks Alan Tyson ^_^ Um, only thing fabulous for me lately is that I finally patched an inner thigh hole in my favorite pair of pants. I'm hoping to get back on ...

And thanks Alan Tyson ^_^

Um, only thing fabulous for me lately is that I finally patched an inner thigh hole in my favorite pair of pants. I'm hoping to get back on track with exercising and eating well soon, since lately what with my graduation, moving to a new apt, Father's day, and a slew of other things, it's been lots of celebration eating and not much time/energy to workout. Good news is that I've been mostly able to stay in a "weight maintenance" mode, even if I'm not currently losing weight, though I did go up a couple pounds, but 2 or 3 lbs isn't too much to worry about. *phew*]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=299047#Comment_299047 2011-06-22T10:22:28-07:00 2011-06-22T10:23:22-07:00 odarable http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3614

Lovely thread of happy times! I stretched my earlobes to 12mm today, and got a slight sunburn too. Happies!

I stretched my earlobes to 12mm today, and got a slight sunburn too. Happies!

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Oda - Lovely, but... ouuuchhhh.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=299075#Comment_299075 2011-06-22T14:03:58-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 RenThing http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=155

@All Thanks on the compliments but I blame the cuteness on his mother. He was pretty much perfect on the plane down to San Diego this weekend. He didn't cry once, we gave him a bottle at take off ...

Thanks on the compliments but I blame the cuteness on his mother. He was pretty much perfect on the plane down to San Diego this weekend. He didn't cry once, we gave him a bottle at take off to help his ears equalize with the pressure change (since baby's can't do it on their own), and he slept through landing like it was nothing.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=299081#Comment_299081 2011-06-22T14:55:52-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Beamish http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8236

I am fat, but apparently I am also a glutton for punishment and needing to do laundry. However, today I grabbed a shirt that I used to have to roll on like a condom which made me avoid wearing it ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=299112#Comment_299112 2011-06-22T19:02:25-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 dorkmuffin http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6719

@HAT! HAT! HAT! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=299149#Comment_299149 2011-06-23T01:58:04-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Fauxhammer http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=27

@oldhat Holy shit.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=299156#Comment_299156 2011-06-23T04:38:11-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 lucialima http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=10281

@oldhat Hey, well done already! Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=299232#Comment_299232 2011-06-24T00:38:30-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 razrangel http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2075

Home again, home again. }:> No jig, just pleased I get to sleep in my bed tonight and have mostly reliable Web access. (*knock on wood*)

No jig, just pleased I get to sleep in my bed tonight and have mostly reliable Web access. (*knock on wood*)]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=299234#Comment_299234 2011-06-24T01:07:29-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Davie http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=9988

Received a graduation present which allowed me to stock up on art supplies for the next ten years, and I'm currently working my ass off on the almost-forgotten comic I'd started a year ago. Ah, ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=299246#Comment_299246 2011-06-24T03:44:09-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Steve Toase http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=10253

My review of Antiquaries and Archaists (By Aldrich and Wallis) is published in the latest Fortean Times Also I'm getting plenty of work writing articles for our local arts charity Rural Arts, as ...

Fortean Times
Also I'm getting plenty of work writing articles for our local arts charity Rural Arts, as well as the usual drawing shapes in GIS and occasionally digging holes in the ground.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=299258#Comment_299258 2011-06-24T05:07:01-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 TAL http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8643

It's the biggest drinking holiday of the year over here in Finland (and I guess the rest of Scandinavia). The rain means less people will drown.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=299284#Comment_299284 2011-06-24T09:06:44-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Darkest http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4849

Finally got round to ordering broadband/phone line for the shop (I'm hoping it's the right package anyway). I'm also going to see Dylan Moran do stand up so long as my transport works out.

I'm also going to see Dylan Moran do stand up so long as my transport works out.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=299294#Comment_299294 2011-06-24T10:23:05-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 sellmeyoursoul http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=9518

My daughter rode a bike on her own for the first time yesterday. Up next... learning to swim. Assuming I have her on a day when the damn sun is out. On the vile, but no hugging front, I found a ...

On the vile, but no hugging front, I found a puddle on the floor of the front seat of my car again. I got this "fixed" less than two years ago so I know the cascading failure of parts that will follow as more water gets into the electronics. If you ever meet the bastard who designed the 2002 Ford Focus, please kick him (or her) in the genitals for me. I'll totally buy you a beer. And I'm talking a good one.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=299305#Comment_299305 2011-06-24T11:26:10-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Steve Toase http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=10253

@Darkest. saw him a few weeks ago. Cracking night's entertainment

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=299310#Comment_299310 2011-06-24T11:53:10-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Fauxhammer http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=27

The project website for THAT WEIRD CITY, Those Weird Guys, is up and running. It's an ebook I've talked about before--ten stories about The City, written with my homeboy Aaron Jacobs. Twitter feed ...

Those Weird Guys, is up and running. It's an ebook I've talked about before--ten stories about The City, written with my homeboy Aaron Jacobs. Twitter feed and Facebook page are also go.

...fuck me, that means I need to get busy.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=299326#Comment_299326 2011-06-24T14:19:07-07:00 2011-06-25T04:40:10-07:00 offtandiscord http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1628

Today at 11:00 I had a job interview. Today at 3:30 they offered me the job! I now work at the Royal College of Music as a maintenance officer. finally a job i'm proud of!

Today at 3:30 they offered me the job!

I now work at the Royal College of Music as a maintenance officer.

finally a job i'm proud of!]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=299331#Comment_299331 2011-06-24T15:28:28-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Beamish http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8236

@offtan gratz

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=299385#Comment_299385 2011-06-25T06:16:42-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 texture http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1472

@Fauxhammer: I'm all over this when I reach base camp again.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=299411#Comment_299411 2011-06-25T11:52:40-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Rachæl Tyrell http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=552

Though I tragically missed seeing Amanda Palmer on Thursday due to illness, I did manage to go and catch a Reggie Watts show yesterday in Red Hook for FREE!! His live performance was far better than ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=299582#Comment_299582 2011-06-27T09:33:52-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 glukkake http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1693

Finally launched a website I've been working on since late April - the check is supposedly in the mail. Obtained another website building job, only this time without a CMS involved. Looks like ...

Obtained another website building job, only this time without a CMS involved. Looks like someone is getting a new pretty dress next month.

I spent the weekend at a friend's place in Connecticut. I swam in a lake, ate delicious foods, rode a tiny carousel, built a fire with logs and trash from someone's car, saw a beagle riding on a kayak, saw amazing musicians play on a stage in the backyard, ran around naked wearing a thong & giant horse head and got to snuggle with some of my favourite ladies. Oh and when I left I was driven to the train station in a vintage Mustang.

Sunday I returned to NYC to run the Dr. Sketchy's NYC branch for our Vampirella session, which went off smashingly. Came home to watch Dr. Who episodes with my friend and then finally get a good long sleep in.

I am reenergized!]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=299661#Comment_299661 2011-06-28T11:23:04-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Anoxia http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=282

So, after moving half way down the country from the very urban central Nottingham to the very green surroundings of Surrey, I am not quite settled and still miss everyone I know back in good old ...

I decided to make changes to my eating habits this month as my weight was getting out of control, so far I've lost approximately 6kg, which I'm rather proud of. I might even get to a weight I'm comfortable with again before the end of the year, which would be amazing. Though it's very hard to resist the Krispy Kreme shop in town...

On a separate note, reading everyone's collective good fortune makes me smile.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=299671#Comment_299671 2011-06-28T14:08:41-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 mister hex http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4411

@ Anoxia - now you know why Warren hates this thread. Peoples' enjoyment of life gives him conniptions. omething MAY be happening. Had a huge row and it seems like it's a good sign, somehow.

omething MAY be happening. Had a huge row and it seems like it's a good sign, somehow.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=299799#Comment_299799 2011-06-30T06:27:24-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 taphead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2284

I've been asked to join a few other guys in running a monthly club for experimental/odd music. (Note to musicians and noisemakers on the forum, if you're ever up here in the Helsinki region, let ...

(Note to musicians and noisemakers on the forum, if you're ever up here in the Helsinki region, let me know. Chances are I could throw a gig or two your way. Not much (if any) pay, but a gig's a gig, right?)]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=300055#Comment_300055 2011-07-02T03:24:20-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Morac http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=10266

Today was not a good day. Water started spewing from my ceiling at around 2 PM today, and I spent the next few hours attempting to target and capture the drips as they progressed across my apartment. ...

However, spending the last hour hanging out in a Turntable room with Neil Freaking Gaiman did much to alleviate that. I am glad I live alone, as any potential roommate would be scared away at the obscene amount of giggling that I did during the entire thing. (Oh man, he totally responded to one of my tweets, too! Ehehehehehehe!)]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=300079#Comment_300079 2011-07-02T07:56:51-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 mojokingbee http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=9538

Huzzah, actually got paid for a poster design! They took their time and i still have to wait for paypal and my bank to process it and it's not make me quit my day job but I got paid to draw ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=300609#Comment_300609 2011-07-05T14:40:58-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Rachæl Tyrell http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=552

Having a shit few days, head pounding, guts wrenching, stressed and terrified about my doctor appointments tomorrow and my hearing (for which I've waited 2 years for) on Thursday... I woke to find my ...

Hooray! I am happy now!]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9916&Focus=300615#Comment_300615 2011-07-05T15:52:25-07:00 2013-06-19T18:06:22-07:00 Beamish http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8236

Boom, unexpected but accepted. Plus, I have a new Warren comic coming.

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