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I have moved!

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Thanks!

Quote of the Day

"It's gonna be hard for Barack Obama to be president, 'cause Barack has to overcome a handicap that the other candidate does not have to overcome. That's right. It's gonna be hard for Barack to be president because Barack Obama has...a black wife. And I don't think a black lady can be the First Lady of the United States. Yeah, I said it. I said that shit! I don't believe a black woman could be First Lady, 'cause you know why? Because a black woman cannot play the background of a relationship! Don't get me wrong, a black woman could be President with no problem. First Lady --- too much shuttin' up in that job. Can you imagine telling your black wife that you President? 'Honey, I won, I'm President!' 'No, WE President! And I want my girlfriends in the cabinet! I want Kiki to be Secretary of Defense! She can fight, she can fight.'"

- Chris Rock, Kill the Messenger, 2008

Quote of the Day

On John McCain being too old to be president,

"When you die at 72, no matter what you die of, it's natural causes. Even if you get hit by a truck, it's natural causes. 'Cause if you was younger, you'd have got out of the way!"

- Chris Rock, Kill the Messenger, 2008

Quote of the Day

"When did clear heels become the new whore uniform? When did that happen? Was there a big ho convention, and all the hos got together and said: 'We need something new! Something that just says nasty'...And one girl said: 'I got it! Clear heels!' 'Uh, girl, you're disgusting!'"

- Chris Rock, Never Scared, HBO, 2004

One Son

His life was his.  Quiet, uneventful, safe, loving, yet secretly conflicted.  Did his mother love his father?  Is it his face she sees on every man she meets?  Is that why she’s so devastated by them and cannot let go.  How does she feel when she’s in their arms?  What is she thinking?  He doesn’t know because he is on the outside looking in.

He formerly despised not being let in, in his youth.  But now, with some of the age he’s collected, he still doesn’t like it, but he knows that by now that’s where he belongs – on the outside. 

He doesn’t want that for himself.  He wants love and belonging.  As long as he does everything right, he’s entitled to it.  It’s only fair.  He still believes that life is fair for those who follow the rules and work hard.  He’s got karma on his side.  He is decided, but doesn’t fully realize how indifferent it all really is yet.  He’s got statistics on his side too.  If you always answer true each time you’re questioned, you should at least wind up with a 50% oucome.  50% is half, and to him, that’s a glass half full. 

He knows he has lived, loved and lost, but this burdens him not.  For he is resilient with hope and determination for a better future in a better world.  He dreams and he lives, all by the same cause.  He’s only got one shot, and he’s going to make it.  

A Day in the Life: OMG It's 2010!

Holy canoli!  It's 2010.  And I have YET to blog a post!

I have excuses, but you don't want my excuses, do you?

I can't believe I've let the new year go on for 17 posts.  Longest.  Ever.

Moving on, I started school and that has kept me VERY busy.  And before you wonder --- I HATE it.  I effin' hate it.  I don't know what I was thinking.  This program would have been fantastic if I were 18 and just out of highschool, and erm, knew NOTHING about graphic design, or well anything in general.  BUT, that's not the case.  I have forwarded in the curriculum to the last year to find that I am already equipped with the majority of what this course will teach me.  Ugh. Ugh. Ugh.  The first week was a real slap to the face from my old pal reality.  Add a few other cons to the mix: Ontario College Teachers might go on STRIKE, which means I'll have a repeat nightmare of what I went through back in '06.  Oh, this courses takes up a considerable amount of my time with all the "down time" in between since when putting the schedule together no one thought of how inconvenient it would be for a student to waste chunks of time in the middle of what could be a working day.  We're poor here!  Recession anyone?  Plus, I have a big feeling that a lot of the kids I met in the class a) weren't going to be in it for much longer, or b) weren't going anywhere with it.  Just a hunch.  

So besides that, there have been other things keeping yours truly busy as well.  First off, I've decided to jump in head first and just label myself a "designer" regardless of a formal education.  I have spent several years working in marketing/advertising/design and am very apt to what is what.  I also have a huge portfolio of graphic design work I've done for clients in the past, which is more than most graduates would have anyhow. Starting with that, I have also joined with a partner to start up a jewelry business.  Yeah, I know how that sounds, but trust me, it'll be good.  It's good stuff coming now.  Oh, I'm also looking at the job market, which DOES seem to be turning up these days.  If I can find something with good potential, or the ability to suit my other ventures I will interview, deffo.

Now that I've got the details of my personal life over with, I can answer your burning question.  Yes, I have still been writing and will continue to write.  Stay tuned to this blog post for more verbal diarrhea and some, well, more solid pieces.

Till then,
xoxo
Yoork

Quote of the Day

"Are you doing what you're doing today because you want to do it, or because it's what you were doing yesterday?"

- Dr. Phil

Happy Holidays to All!!!

Wishing you and yours a very Happy Holiday season!!!

My only request is that everyone enjoy what the holidays are really about: the food.

I hope you drink, eat, hug, and love lots!

xoxo
Yoork

I am Navy Blue (10th DoM - "Fear in Shattered Colour")

I am Navy Blue
I am dark, strong, classy, neglected, misused, underused and underrated.
My socks always match.
You can't have me on your arm unless you're wearing the right shoes.
I am the jealous overlooked sister of Black.
Why am I so popular?
Because I will always be true.
I am your Navy Blue.

I am Off-White.
I am soft, dependable, concise, wise, subtle, and even wistful.
I am perfect in every situation and easy on the eyes.
The older I get, the more my beauty intensifies.
If you can not appreciate me, I will be glossed over easily.
Why do you choose to leave me?
Because there is a fire within you I cannot ignite.
I am your Off-White.

I am Magenta.
I am young, fresh, expected, bright, sweet, flashy and obvious.
I light up the room with my appeal.
A little bit of me, goes a long way.
I am bold and overpowering which is more than you expected of perhaps wanted.
Why do I excite you?
Because you love drama.
I am your Magenta.

I am Aubergine.
I am dark, mysterious, unexpected, rare, stunning, confident and never ever fully understood.
You don't know where I come from, or if I even occur naturally.
I am the secret ingredient in all the very best blends.
I can be dangerous and am only to be indulged in small doses.
Why do I intrigue you?
Because I am nothing like anything you've ever seen.
I am your Aubergine.

I am Baby Pink.
I am nice, soft, joyous, ordinary, pretty, safe and refreshingly simple.
You feel happy and peaceful in my embrace.
I am everything you wanted me to be, and everything you expected I'd be.
I am so sweet I will make your teeth hurt.
Why do you love me?
Because you are a cold day, and I am a warm drink.
I am your Baby Pink.

I am me.
I am all of the above.
I am some of the above.
I am none of the above.
Why do you fear me?
Because I am shattered in colour.
I am yours.


_______
Written by Yoork for The Tenth Daughter of Memory

A Day in the Life: I Can't Bake

I officially can't freakin' bake anymore!  I used to be a fantastic baker!  What on earth has happened to me? Maybe it's my new stove, not sure.  I'm one of those bakers that doesn't even need to follow the recipe anymore because it's in my blood and engraved in my brain these things.  Well, clearly, I need to pull out the recipe book, because something's rotten in my kitchen and it's not just my attitude.

I have Scottish lineage.  As a result, I have been making shortbread (the real bread kind, not children's cookies) since I was a babe in arms.  Well, maybe not THAT far back, but pretty close.  It's a pretty simple recipe.  Year after year, I make this, and people love it and want more.  I always want to branch out and make something new and sometimes I even do.  But, people toss the fancy drop-cookies aside for the comforts and buttery indulgence of this shortbread.  Well, people are going to starve this year, because the bread has fallen flat.  It is just one awful greasy mess.  Maybe I'm off my game, but I have to throw everything out and start all over again methinks.

Maybe it's my chagrin for the holiday season?  Maybe I don't CARE to bake, which is why it's turning out so poorly.  I don't know.  This is the first Christmas that I haven't decorated.  The holidays can be a sad time for me as it seems like every year that goes by I lose more people in from my life, and never gain any new ones.  I think it's time for a new tradition - and a new dessert.  What do you think?

Also, I couldn't stand to bake yesterday because for some reason, I could NOT abide by the smell of the cookies after a while.  I was sat on my couch just shivering because I had the windows open the entire time to release the scent.  There's far too much food and overindulging around the holidays.  I can't even stand the smell of food anymore and Christmas isn't even here yet!  I am also getting a mini-gut which means that I should probably stop indulging in the drink as well.  Ugh, it's the most wonderful time of the year.

Truths: Mon Dec 21, 2009 Corrie Episode Review

Molly finds out about Sally and Kev's trip to Paris and isn't happy about it. Sophie gets baptised and dumps Ben. Tina finds out that Jason's not divorced and meets Nick Tilsley out on the town. Zoe's not happy with David.  Deirdre and Peter compromise for Christmas.  Steve replaces Ashley in the Christmas panto as Prince Charming.

Get the full review here.

Brittany Murphy - Dead at 32 :(

So I heard the news today that young movie star, Brittany Murphy, died of cardiac arrest yesterday.  It's so shocking when someone so young dies.  Especially from something like this.  I'm sure there will be more details to follow.  For those who don't know who she was, here you are.  She was in quite a few films, but wasn't the most memorable actress, although I always thought she was good.  I personally will always remember her as the quirky chubby friendless girl in Clueless.

When I was looking for the news story, I came across this slideshow of "Sudden Endings: Stars Who Died Too Soon."  It's shocking to realize how young these people were.

A Day in the Life: Fa La La La La

Okay, I'm kinda crusty about Christmas, but kinda happy too.

I'm going to divide the reasons why I'm similarly divided on my feelings towards this holiday season:

CRUSTY:

- Stupid, pushy idiotic shoppers ruining my shopping experience at the mall, or heck, even the grocery store.  (I need Condensed milk, why is there only powdered milk???)
- Stupid, pushy idiotic drivers on the road trying furiously to get to whatever Xmas party, shopping establishment, strip club, I dunno, wherever it is folk rush around to get to around the holidays.  I effin' hate it.
- The parking lot at my building, always full!  Hrmm, I'd like to go out and get milk.  Can I? No, because some arsehole decided to completely wedge me into my spot.  I mean, I COULD get out of my spot, but that means it won't be there when I return.  Another car will simply absorb my space.  Which means I have to park on the street, but only for three hours before my tires get chalked and I have to move my car about 2 feet up etc etc.  Fuck fuck fuck.  Sometimes I hate living in Urbania.

LUST:

- Hrmm, spending time with my lovely friends.
- Eating people's lovely foods and desserts that they've taken hours to prepare just for me.  Well, it feels that way anyway.  The secret ingredient is love, or sweat, or tears, either way - it's all love.
- Finished my courses for this term, so having FUCK ALL to do, and loving it.  Do you know how good it feels to NOT have to leave the house if you don't want to?
- Mmm, new lusty relationship that is keeping me very holly this season, I must say.  Mistletoe included ;)

There's probably more, but those are the CRUST/LUST reasons that describe how I'm feeling about these upcoming holidays.

So, I hope that all you have more LUST than CRUST in your holidays.  And worse comes to worse, alcohol is basically a de-CRUSTifier.  Instructions: Take a drink, and watch the crusts come of sip by sip.  It's bloody  genius!!!

Happy Anniversary!

Today is the anniversary of mine and my dog Frodo's. I adopted him on this day back in 2003. Frodo is 6 years old now, and has been the greatest friend a dog (or even some people) could ever be.

Quote of the Day

"There seems to be some perverse human characteristic that likes to make easy things difficult."

- Warren Buffet