黑色的牙膏

I hope I fair better.
(Link stolen from ChinesePod's Jp's blog)

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjY4ODExODQ=.html

The following quote is posted under the video link, I will re-post it here because it is the first full-character sentence I've seen outside of a textbook that I fully understand! And also an interesting insight to how Chinese view Black people.

"黑人也是人！都是我们的朋友！"

It translates as: Black people are people too! Everybody is our friend!

Parry Sound

The first snow fall of the year, flakes descend as gently as they are a reminder of imminent cold. But it is nice though; the car a block down McMillan, the first to sleuth along snow settled avenues, makes fresh tracks and no sound. Until well traveled upon, everything is muted. Noise pollution is refrained and awe is not inspired, rather unavoidable. Audibility is dampened, entirely, excluding only the pitter-patter. And for the first time in a long time you feel aware.

Fixed Queer

The love of my life.

Blue Ridge Mountains

An excerpt from the new Fleet Foxes album:

Let's drive to the countryside and leave behind some green eyed look-a-likes so no one gets worried.

Stardust

Commencing countdown engine's on;
Check ignition and may God's love be with you
This is ground control to Major Tom

I'm leaving Nov. 20.

Ancient Voices

After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it.

Zhao Pian

Here are some pictures that make me smile. I'm sorry to the takers of them, for I don't know who they are to give rightful credit.

Emptying A Cartridge At The Sun.

It seems long days and the prairies radiating warmth are slowly being swallowed, as they annually are, by a creeping arctic presence. I can feel the perforations in my bones involuntarily offering it shelter, resulting in a perma-subcomfort core temperature. My bed looks more inviting everyday. The cold air brings with it a tension, an apprehension, and fuels my desire to leave.

I thought about how easy it would be to go live in the jungles of China. A half hour bike ride in any direction from Nanning will take you there. I could wake up, commute, exchange english lessons for noodles and joutza during the day. Plant some vegetables for night snack, live under a small canopy, and wash my clothes in the polluted river. At least for a while anyway.

I have ants in my pants. And that is alright, because ants are forever obedient, forever working to pull their weight, forever communal and coexisting. Ants never question, they have a duty, and they fulfill it regardless of cost or sacrifice. I have an admiration for ants' lives. I prefer them in my pants.

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Comfort and belonging are not synonymous.
I feel comfortable in this city.

One Of Many

One reason why skateboarding rules so hard is that you can't fake it. You can't just go out and buy a flashy skateboard and everybody thinks you're cool, that won't get you those flip-kicks you're hoping for. You must clock hours if you want to accomplish anything, you've got to put in the time. You're in of you're out.
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There's too much room (and acceptance) for transparency in a lot of outlets

Billy A., the realest dude around, (Photo stolen from sk8skates.com, probably a Neuf)