Saturday, December 23, 2006
Thursday, December 21, 2006
it's like an xmas party, only easier...
aka, CHINEEFOO X-MAS EDITION
paul mentioned getting together for the foo while he's in town. I'm proposing meeting up at noon sunday (the 24th). I have confirmed they are open. we can meet up and watch paul finish TWO big bowls of congee all by himself this time!
we'll be there at noon, at the big table in the back...
paul mentioned getting together for the foo while he's in town. I'm proposing meeting up at noon sunday (the 24th). I have confirmed they are open. we can meet up and watch paul finish TWO big bowls of congee all by himself this time!
we'll be there at noon, at the big table in the back...
Christmas Party
Hey, I have been meaning to do a lot more than I have. The following is a list of things meant to be done this year but have miserably failed:
1. Christmas cards. A shout out to those who actually got their shit in gear and got the cards out. Props go far to Mariko for sending hers the earliest. It also helps that I only raked in a scant 6 or so addresses, and was going to scout out theother dozen or so friend cards and another dozen or so family cards. So... I have your cards, they're just at my place.
2. Along with said cards were going to be Christmas party invitations. Really cool ones with instructions and possibly pirate themed. As you can see that I got left at the design phase. I can poop out a mailout in about 4 hours, but here, we are, more than 4 hours later, and no invitations.
3. Plan a hand-made gift exchange. I suppose there is still time to do that, but I'm thinking the gifts might be a little on the scrimpy side with such short notice.
4. Bake cookies! Again, while there might be time, there are other pending issues needing to be done (like actually acquiring Christmas gifts and wrapping them in time). Maybe I'll make New Year's cookies.
Instead, I beat Zelda: Twilight Princess and set up my tree. I made handmade ornaments for it to make sure it wasn't sparsely decorated (even after making a bunch of ornaments, it was still naked, so I bought some extras).
BUT NOW! I am ready and prepared to announce a Christmas party that has yet to be officially announced. A few weeks back I sent out a "it's coming this night" email to a bunch of you, and to wait for further instructions (Which were going to be in the mail, but... number one thing of things I didn't do). But I still love you all, even if I've been socially hibernating (sometimes unintentionally).
In conclusion: Come to my party on Saturday. Bring your egg nogs, your rum, your hot toddies, your friends, your plus-ones, your parents (if they've got nothing better to do), something to drink, a snack to share if you can (veggies, dips, chips, crackers & cheese, etc.), and last but not least: yourselves. Also: gift wrapped empty boxes so my tree looks way less humiliating are being accepted. I also have no problem with people exchanging gifts among each other and if there is enough of a interest, I can set aside a time when that will happen.
Core group, I ask that you give me a solid RSVPASAP as it'll give me a mini-gift head count.
Saturday December 23, 2006
8pm onwards into the night.
The Jolly Roger
1. Christmas cards. A shout out to those who actually got their shit in gear and got the cards out. Props go far to Mariko for sending hers the earliest. It also helps that I only raked in a scant 6 or so addresses, and was going to scout out theother dozen or so friend cards and another dozen or so family cards. So... I have your cards, they're just at my place.
2. Along with said cards were going to be Christmas party invitations. Really cool ones with instructions and possibly pirate themed. As you can see that I got left at the design phase. I can poop out a mailout in about 4 hours, but here, we are, more than 4 hours later, and no invitations.
3. Plan a hand-made gift exchange. I suppose there is still time to do that, but I'm thinking the gifts might be a little on the scrimpy side with such short notice.
4. Bake cookies! Again, while there might be time, there are other pending issues needing to be done (like actually acquiring Christmas gifts and wrapping them in time). Maybe I'll make New Year's cookies.
Instead, I beat Zelda: Twilight Princess and set up my tree. I made handmade ornaments for it to make sure it wasn't sparsely decorated (even after making a bunch of ornaments, it was still naked, so I bought some extras).
BUT NOW! I am ready and prepared to announce a Christmas party that has yet to be officially announced. A few weeks back I sent out a "it's coming this night" email to a bunch of you, and to wait for further instructions (Which were going to be in the mail, but... number one thing of things I didn't do). But I still love you all, even if I've been socially hibernating (sometimes unintentionally).
In conclusion: Come to my party on Saturday. Bring your egg nogs, your rum, your hot toddies, your friends, your plus-ones, your parents (if they've got nothing better to do), something to drink, a snack to share if you can (veggies, dips, chips, crackers & cheese, etc.), and last but not least: yourselves. Also: gift wrapped empty boxes so my tree looks way less humiliating are being accepted. I also have no problem with people exchanging gifts among each other and if there is enough of a interest, I can set aside a time when that will happen.
Core group, I ask that you give me a solid RSVPASAP as it'll give me a mini-gift head count.
Saturday December 23, 2006
8pm onwards into the night.
The Jolly Roger
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Monday, December 18, 2006
Back in town...
... but some family things have just happened, so I don't know exactly when I'm coming out. I'll try to make Karaoke on wednesday (does that still happen?)
Friday, December 15, 2006
Corinne and me with the Decemberists
It's a good thing we all like having Japanese food for dinner, so we can run into them, get them a round of sake, and have a pleasant little meet and greet.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Birthday palns!
so to celebrate my birthday we are having an "Excuse to wear that outfit" karaoke party on saturday at my place. Address should be in the forum. come wearing something that's been sitting in your closet dying to see the light of day again.
also this week i will be at karaoke as per usual and on my actual birthday i will be going to the five alarm funk show at the buffalo club. so if you can't come on saturday maybe i'll see you tonight or tomorow
also this week i will be at karaoke as per usual and on my actual birthday i will be going to the five alarm funk show at the buffalo club. so if you can't come on saturday maybe i'll see you tonight or tomorow
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
New Year's Resolution
Bean, Scott, Jenn, Graeme, Christine and Kat are hereby resolved to attend writing club regularly. Rachael is hereby resolved to put a little more effort into it and arrange things a little earlier and better.
I have decided to start up the writing club anew next year as we have been derailed from regular meetings since November.
Too come: exciting new activities and a far better drill sergeant (especially for herself).
I have decided to start up the writing club anew next year as we have been derailed from regular meetings since November.
Too come: exciting new activities and a far better drill sergeant (especially for herself).
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Communications Snafu
I have helpfully left my phone charger at my mum's and am subsequently sans mobile until friday night when my mother can drop if off for me.
Therefore if you are in need of contact with me you are going to have email me (email in forum), not that there is likely to be any urgent reason to reach me before Friday but...y'know...just in case.
lots of love,
R
Therefore if you are in need of contact with me you are going to have email me (email in forum), not that there is likely to be any urgent reason to reach me before Friday but...y'know...just in case.
lots of love,
R
Naked Tree Party
Hey Everybody!
So, I finally have a place big enough to support a "real" Christmas tree & I'm all jazzed on getting one. Thing is, I don't have any decorations to go on my cool new properly sized Christmas tree. This is where you guys come in. I'll provide the food & some drinks, you make/bring the ornaments. I'll have lots of craft stuff available for making paper chains & I'll pop some popcorn to make garlands. Vince Guaraldi Trio optional. Low key, no stress. Come for a little or a long time, any time after 7pm on Friday, December 15th.
Hope to see you there,
~meeko
So, I finally have a place big enough to support a "real" Christmas tree & I'm all jazzed on getting one. Thing is, I don't have any decorations to go on my cool new properly sized Christmas tree. This is where you guys come in. I'll provide the food & some drinks, you make/bring the ornaments. I'll have lots of craft stuff available for making paper chains & I'll pop some popcorn to make garlands. Vince Guaraldi Trio optional. Low key, no stress. Come for a little or a long time, any time after 7pm on Friday, December 15th.
Hope to see you there,
~meeko
Friday, December 01, 2006
Party on December 16th AT KAT's! (and Lindsay's et al)
I'll bring the Karaoke setup and some dessert. I'll be updating the song selection this weekend and printing addendums next week.
I'll try to organize a couple of smaller events at my place this month, perhaps a screening of "city of lost children" and a trial run of the first "cooking group" (TBA, think writing group but with utencils instead of pen and paper...err...laptop...equally educational though).
I'll try to organize a couple of smaller events at my place this month, perhaps a screening of "city of lost children" and a trial run of the first "cooking group" (TBA, think writing group but with utencils instead of pen and paper...err...laptop...equally educational though).
Monday, November 27, 2006
SNOW DAY!
Does anyone else out there feel my non-pain? If I'd known UBC was going to cancel all classes I would have been dressed up like a mime shouting out silent quotes during the Warriors last night...guess I'll go make angels in Central Park...
One more thing, in case my last post rolls off the edge of the blog, Kate: can you email me at "ilich AT alumni DOT sfu DOT ca", I had no idea you were in CS/PSYC? My only HCI exposure at SFU was through Kori Inkpen (now a prof at Dalhousie) and I was curious who the key people are now. With the project I had previously mentioned, we're aiming for publication, hence the long hours and kind involvement of our prof.
One more thing, in case my last post rolls off the edge of the blog, Kate: can you email me at "ilich AT alumni DOT sfu DOT ca", I had no idea you were in CS/PSYC? My only HCI exposure at SFU was through Kori Inkpen (now a prof at Dalhousie) and I was curious who the key people are now. With the project I had previously mentioned, we're aiming for publication, hence the long hours and kind involvement of our prof.
Saturday, November 25, 2006
The B&B Presents: Gang Colours
This Sunday is going to be a bit different from previous Sundays, and before that Mondays, in that we are going to program both films that BJ has seen before, but it?s OK because I have not. This double bill is all about the Gang War?so? Come out and Playyy?.
7:00 pm
Switchblade Sisters (1975) USA
?Mothers... lock up your sons. The Switchblade Sisters are coming!?
From the director of Coffy and Foxy Brown, so you know it?s gotta be a girl gang movie of the highest caliber and with a bit of stylistic charm to boot. It focuses on the ?Dagger Debs? a snarling ladies auxiliary of the ?Silver Daggers?. Both are embroiled with infighting and defending their turf from rival gangs and the new threat of a community action team.
9:00 pm
The Warriors (1979) USA
?There are Armies of The Night. They are 100,000 strong. They outnumber the cops five to one. They could run New York City. Tonight they're all out to get the Warriors.?
The gangs of New York all seem to be wearing themed costumes in this late 70s battle royale from the point of view of a small time gang that has been set up in the killing of one of the major gang bosses in the city. They have to face off with Yankees themed rogues holding baseball bats, Roller Derby punks, and of course the gang of Marcel Marceau Mimes.
Extra points for those who come in costume for any themed gang - real, fictional, ridiculous, or a mixture of all three.
7:00 pm
Switchblade Sisters (1975) USA
?Mothers... lock up your sons. The Switchblade Sisters are coming!?
From the director of Coffy and Foxy Brown, so you know it?s gotta be a girl gang movie of the highest caliber and with a bit of stylistic charm to boot. It focuses on the ?Dagger Debs? a snarling ladies auxiliary of the ?Silver Daggers?. Both are embroiled with infighting and defending their turf from rival gangs and the new threat of a community action team.
9:00 pm
The Warriors (1979) USA
?There are Armies of The Night. They are 100,000 strong. They outnumber the cops five to one. They could run New York City. Tonight they're all out to get the Warriors.?
The gangs of New York all seem to be wearing themed costumes in this late 70s battle royale from the point of view of a small time gang that has been set up in the killing of one of the major gang bosses in the city. They have to face off with Yankees themed rogues holding baseball bats, Roller Derby punks, and of course the gang of Marcel Marceau Mimes.
Extra points for those who come in costume for any themed gang - real, fictional, ridiculous, or a mixture of all three.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Evil Film School: Not This Friday!
Hey Kids,
So, because I am a goof, I did not realize that Blim had actually scheduled Evil Film School for Thursday November 30th, not the 24th as I had been advertising.
DO NOT GO TO BLIM THIS FRIDAY!!
Turkish Wizard of Oz will be happening on THURSDAY NOVEMBER 30th.
A big huge apology to anyone this might inconvenience.
Thank you,
~meeko
So, because I am a goof, I did not realize that Blim had actually scheduled Evil Film School for Thursday November 30th, not the 24th as I had been advertising.
DO NOT GO TO BLIM THIS FRIDAY!!
Turkish Wizard of Oz will be happening on THURSDAY NOVEMBER 30th.
A big huge apology to anyone this might inconvenience.
Thank you,
~meeko
Saturday, November 18, 2006
The B&B Presents: Ecological Apocalypse
After a somewhat tenuous run these days Brendan ? and a reluctant BJ - have decided to try to give Sunday night movies another chance. We hope too have a good turnout, because tonight we are showing the thrills and chills of climate change. In a double bill that starts off serious and later turns a bit wackier.
7:00 pm
An Inconvenient Truth (2006) USA
The immensely powerful and honest and from all accounts accurate portrayal of climate shift made yet to date. The fact that it focuses on - Inventor of the Environment and First Emperor of the Moon - Al Gore should not be something that scares you off?
This portrayal is way more charismatic than any of the spin on him as former vice president and former next president of the United States from years past. Do not also be run off due to the fact that it is a movie about a power point presentation? Think of it more as a well-edited concert movie with more engaging action going on than environmental groupies and guitar solos.
9:00 pm
Slipstream (1989) UK
Mark Hamil?s first foray back onto the silver screen since the Star Wars franchise is as a badie villain cop in the future, trying to recapture his prisoner from a bounty hunter who intends to get the bounty for himself. This all likely mediocre story unfolds on a planet Earth devastated by human generated pollution, floods and ravaging winds known as ?the Slipstream?, and where humans are left only as small pockets living in canyons and where kites that pick up on these high powered storms are the most reliable form of transportation.
It was a hard decision of what to add as the second half of the double bill, two other top contenders were, and, if Slipstream is terrible without any B-movie hilarity, still are:
Gojira tai Hedorâ AKA "Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster" (1971) Japan
The Day After Tomorrow (2004) USA
7:00 pm
An Inconvenient Truth (2006) USA
The immensely powerful and honest and from all accounts accurate portrayal of climate shift made yet to date. The fact that it focuses on - Inventor of the Environment and First Emperor of the Moon - Al Gore should not be something that scares you off?
This portrayal is way more charismatic than any of the spin on him as former vice president and former next president of the United States from years past. Do not also be run off due to the fact that it is a movie about a power point presentation? Think of it more as a well-edited concert movie with more engaging action going on than environmental groupies and guitar solos.
9:00 pm
Slipstream (1989) UK
Mark Hamil?s first foray back onto the silver screen since the Star Wars franchise is as a badie villain cop in the future, trying to recapture his prisoner from a bounty hunter who intends to get the bounty for himself. This all likely mediocre story unfolds on a planet Earth devastated by human generated pollution, floods and ravaging winds known as ?the Slipstream?, and where humans are left only as small pockets living in canyons and where kites that pick up on these high powered storms are the most reliable form of transportation.
It was a hard decision of what to add as the second half of the double bill, two other top contenders were, and, if Slipstream is terrible without any B-movie hilarity, still are:
Gojira tai Hedorâ AKA "Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster" (1971) Japan
The Day After Tomorrow (2004) USA
CALL FOR SUBJECTS
Hey Everyone,
As part of my Human Computer Interaction course, I'm conducting a study on password entry and management techniques. Virtually anyone who has ever registered for an account online (including email, bank, blog, etc...) is eligible. If you can spare an hour of your time between tomorrow (Sunday) and the 25th of November, please comment or give me a call. The experiment can be conducted anywhere (not necessarily at UBC) as I just need to run an automated tool on my laptop.
I should run 3-4 subjects myself, I already have one...we'll discuss compensation...beer, food, a crash course in something...
Thanks!
Mike
As part of my Human Computer Interaction course, I'm conducting a study on password entry and management techniques. Virtually anyone who has ever registered for an account online (including email, bank, blog, etc...) is eligible. If you can spare an hour of your time between tomorrow (Sunday) and the 25th of November, please comment or give me a call. The experiment can be conducted anywhere (not necessarily at UBC) as I just need to run an automated tool on my laptop.
I should run 3-4 subjects myself, I already have one...we'll discuss compensation...beer, food, a crash course in something...
Thanks!
Mike
Friday, November 17, 2006
Moooving...
Looking for folks to help me out with moving on the 30th. Food and beer and soda provided, short light move (only a couple heavy things).
Details are on the forum.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help out!
Details are on the forum.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help out!
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
craft fair!
i'm selling hats and cat ears at the Riley Park craft fair this weekend. it goes from 11am to 3pm thought i'd invite everyone out to keep me company. hope to see you there
Friday, November 03, 2006
JAGSHEMASH!
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
meet at SUNDAY 9:20 PARAMOUNT. Of course some of you will be seeing it beforehand, but maybe movie so hilarious you see twice. Yes.
meet at SUNDAY 9:20 PARAMOUNT. Of course some of you will be seeing it beforehand, but maybe movie so hilarious you see twice. Yes.
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