The good life is out there somewhere.

Went to the distillery district with my thinktank class to look at some galleries. I'm aware i'm going to come across as a snob (i'm completely over people thinking that) but it always amazes me how little people know about the world around them. For those of you who arn't aware, the distillery district is a beautiful old area in the east end of toronto that was-as you may have guessed-an old distillery. The gorgeous buildings are now mostly gallery space/specialty shops. The majority of my class had never even heard of the area,let alone had been there, and i still don't think realised the signifigance it held for artists/designers. It seems like so many of the people know nothing about what they really are going to school for, or the area in which they live, and i can't determine if it's because they just have no exposure to it, or they simply don't care. To me it seems, if you're interested in it, you'll seek it out. The whole trip simply disbused me of my notions that i had at the very least one thing in common with my 'peers'. I guess it was just another example of how something managed to be ruined for me because of others.

debbie downer...

And just as i was debating whether or not i qualify as a NMD, i came to the sad realization that i was blogging about it and had answered my own question.

too long on your trail.

Every single day of my life has been worse than the day before it. So that means that every single day that you see me, that's on the worst day of my life.

All i want for christmas is you.

sweater not a necessity but strongly encouraged.

The rest of my nyc pictures.

My flossy flossy nyc condo.




we really like vitamin water.

a lot.

babyguuuurrrll

fat cat (i forgot it's name)




I was tired :(


(obviously) these arn't mine.





This place was amazing-it was little heated vending machines-you could buy deep fried mac n' cheese sticks!



I really love redbull.

Finally, on saturday i was able to see Control. I had reasonably high expectations for this film, and i have to say it wasn't what i expected, however i did really enjoy it. It was shot beautifuly, the cinematography was amazing, and i'm not normally one who looks at that sort of thing. I loved Sam Reily, he really did seem perfect for this role (i'm sure the fact that he's really in a band doesn't hurt) but i was suprised with how much i loved Alexandra Maria Lara's (Annik) performance in this movie. I've never really been a fan of female actresses-they simply do nothing for me. For whatever reason i found her performace very endearing, though. If you're able to find a place where it's showing, i think it's certainly worth going to see.

NYC Hallowe'en Dog Parade '07

So if you know me, i'm sure you've already heard of this as i wouldn't shut up about it. It was probably the happiest moment of my life-there were over 500 dogs. And despite what some of you may think, i wasn't the only one under 80 in attendence.

Ps. Went to Magic Pony to pick up a copy of a Mike Giant book i really wanted-It has some of my favourite illustrations of his including one of my favourite buildings in toronto at dovercourt/queen st. They only got it in a few days ago, and already had only three left i believe. Look into it.



America's Next Top Model (complete with sunglasses, starbucks and cigarettes)

Andy Warhol




Sister i'm a....








This little guy was obviously Elvis-he had his own float complete with motorized discoballs and speakers playing "viva las vegas"!






Probably the best dog i've ever seen-he was E.T.!


He looked like a little bear!

I don't even think he was wearing a costume-but i wanted to steal him regardless.

I didn't care that his costume was inconsistent...he was too cute.

This guy was so well behaved considering he had a giant airplane on-he didn't seem to mind at all.

Taco!

Hannibal Lecter!

He was wearing fishnets and a bra....


I loved this little guy-his costume was so big! His owner was dressed as an exterminator.









So many boston terriers! I thought my heart was going to explode.


I wish i had a better picture of them, but they were a flock of sheep.



iPhone! This was one of my favourites.




Aligator pug.