Happy Hump Day

"barney is more concerned with “dynamic range compression” and “the loudness wars” than the fact that he has shitty taste in music"

It's that time of the week again, when I try to make it a little more bearable for myself by bringing the cute, cuddly, and delightful. Check out http://hipsterpuppies.tumblr.com/ because quite frankly, it is the best.

Cozumel Veggies.

Ever since I can remember my mum has had papier mache veggies in the kitchen. I loved them and used to play with them. Yes, I played with veggies - moving on. When my mum moved to Wisconsin these veggies disappeared (read: I'm sure she threw them out) and I missed them terribly. Luckily on her recent trip to Cozumel she picked some up and sent me a picture for proof. I love them, even if they are extra shiny, unlike their original counterparts. Also there are some additions to the original bunch, like the avocado and is that a hot yellow pepper. What is with this new fangled veggie platter?

Canadian Music, Olympic Misfire

Watching the latter part of the Olympic Closing Ceremonies last night I was struck by what awful choices of performers the organizers had made. I couldn't even respect them let alone enjoy them. As each act was announced I became more and more frustrated and ragey. Canada is home to some truly wonderful musicians. There are the world renowned standards such as Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and The Guess Who. Then there are the decidedly more contemporary established artists such as Rufus Wainwright, Celine Dion, Michael Buble, The Hip. And then there are the critical darlings, popular and bursting with talent; The Arcade Fire, The New Pornographers, Stars, the list really goes on and on. So why then was the concert portion of last nights ceremony packed with such dreadful artists? Nickelback, Avril Lavigne, Hedley, Simple Plan? Not only are these bands (save for Nickelback, unfortunately) irrelevent internationally. They are barely respected in Canada. Most people, excepting adolescents whose track record of music choice should be written off entirely, cringe when these bands come on the radio.

Now, nobody likes a complainer who brings no constructiveness to the situation so I've compiled a list of my dream performers/songs. They are mainstream enough not to scare off older/younger folks and relevant/hip enough to satisfy people like myself. A little more saucy and a lot more entertaining:


The Arcade Fire - Wake Up, Neighbourhood #3(Power Out), Rebellion (Lies)
K'Naan - Wavin' Flag (or, because that is the World Cup song), Take A Minute
Lights - Saviour or Second Go
Feist - Mushaboom or 1 2 3 4
Dragonette - Take it Like a Man
The New Pornographers - The Bleeding Heart Show
Stars - The Night Starts Here
Sam Roberts - Bridge to Nowhere

<3 <3 <3
Drool. I really, really want to live here. Details.

Watch the Cupola Film and prepare to lust after this penthouse that mixes classic and modern finishes.

Of course this is but a dream for the majority of us but just think, some lucky person is actually going to live there! everyday they'll get to wake up in that cupola. Jealous.

Quatchi

Oh Hai, Quatchi! This little guy arrived today. I am so excited. I've wanted on forever and this one even has the little Olympic red mittens like me.

He is so cute! Totally one of the best Olympic mascots in the history of Olympic Mascots.

Happy Hump Day

After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF (Why the face?)

Yup. 

These ads are adorable and ...

 the week is halfway to done. 

90s Techno Dance Party is Go.

As much as I like to pretend that I have a discerning taste in music, for the most part this claim is completely unfounded. It's not that I don't listen to what has critically been deemed excellent, oh do I ever. It's just that I, like many, listen to such a variety of styles and genres of music that it is impossible to choose my favourite or pretend that all of it is really good. As I was driving today my friend and fellow blogette comandeered the radio and turned it to some ghastly techno-dance station. Much to my surprise one of the first songs we heard, I in fact have on my ipod and quite enjoy.  Call it what you will, reminiscent or otherwise, but I truly enjoy dance and techno songs from the 90s and more and more from contemporary beats as well. I hope this isn't just a result of getting caught up in the jersey shore phenomenon. Anyway, It's a bit of a grey day where I am so here is my pitiful list of some of my favourite 90s dance songs to brighten your/my day:

I tried to stick with purely dance songs (i.e. no rap or pop) just for the hell of it. If this mix doesn't make you want to get up and shake your rump 90s style, then quite frankly, there is no hope for you. Now go forth and dance.