six months on, but still.

All these streets
are paved with gold
compared to those without;
not even a bus, or a train.
Dirt kicks up behind their bare feet
for miles and miles,
and the sun beats down harder on their backs
than we could imagine.
It’s not a state of mind, you know.

It felt like it helped,
collecting faces in that race
and being in the moment as it happened.
For at least
we were thinking,
and trying.
Going on from there, we’ll keep it up.
The thoughts, at least –
but what do they help from here?

You’re still crying those bloody tears
and sleeping on hard ground
while we’re listening to our music,
and complaining about the banality of it all.
Who are they
to decide what is needed?
People in far off countries:
it’s conscious for us,
but not for you.




Perhaps,
riding a bike to work
isn’t so bad, after all.

(I wrote this yesterday, it's a little behind.)

I know that surveys should be restricted to Myspace bulletins, but I (like this blogger) had writer's block, but felt the need to write. So this was my solution. I've also been working on a quite lengthy blog based on the question "What is your favourite thing in your bedroom?" - also from a rascally quiz. But here's this one for now.

What's your favourite children's book?

Anything by Enid Blyton. The BFG. Goosebumps. Animorphs. The Babysitter's Club. Sweet Valley High. The Disney books that come in hardcover.

What's your favourite type of cake?

Yes, it's weird, but I actually don't like cake very much. Sometimes I find myself saying "I want cake", even though I don't like the taste. Or the texture. Moreso the texture. That's how you know that a good percentage of what comes out of my mouth is total crap (for future reference). If I have to choose - cheesecake, or carrot cake.

What is the last song you listened to?

Probably something in my car, I haven't opened Windows Media Player yet today. Oh, I'm pretty sure it was Dashboard by Modest Mouse. It's still stuck in my head - but I don't care, it's a fabulous song. "Oh the dashboard melted but we still have the radio..."

Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, find line 4. Write it down here.

What I say can be heard, felt, seen and touched. It can be seen in my life.

(A book written by my uncle, John Wood. Truth: A Journal for Personal Transformation)

What are your three best qualities?

I hate questions like this, but in my humble opinion...confidence, honesty and appreciation. Tell me if you disagree. I don't really care, though.

Do you think you're a kind person?

No. Not deep down. Honesty mentioned above often comes out as incredibly blunt.

What colour is your toothbrush?

Don't know. Can't be bothered checking.

Who was your first TV crush?

Randy (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) from Home Improvement. What a hunk. Lol. I loved that show...I thought it was hilarious. How sad for me! In the end, Brad was a little bit hotter - when he got rid of the mullet. Poor bloke.

If you had to choose a celebrity couple to hang out with for the holidays, who would it be?
I honestly can not think of a celebrity couple for the life of me! I'm not particularly taken by celebrities...I admire some for their art, or their fashion sense, or their knack for helping the world with the fame, but I don't care to meet them. But, for the sake of this, (before they broke up) it would be Drew Barrymore and Fabrizio Moretti. Gorgeous and talented, the both of them.

What's your all-time favourite, most repeated movie quote?

I don't really repeat movie quotes in real life - I'm not one of those people. I find that the easily transitioned quotations are usually from stupid teenage 'comedies', which I avoid watching at all costs. Yes, I am a movie snob - I can't help being an anachronism.

If I could pull off quoting Mae West in real life, I most certainly would. I think she's brilliant! No one else can pull off the art of seduction like the queen. Some of my favourites:

"Anytime you got nothing to do - and lots of time to do it - come on up."

"Between two evils, I always pick the one I haven't tried before."

"Give a man a free hand and he'll run it all over you."

"I didn't discover curves; I only uncovered them."

"I've been in more laps than a napkin."

AND the best of all:

"His mother should have thrown him out and kept the stork."

What was your least favourite class in school?

Business Studies. End of story.

What was the last thing that made you laugh uproariously?

I don't know...something with Alex, no doubt.

If you had to choose between a million bucks and the ability to fly, which would you choose?

Money. Flying would take energy.

Where were you when 9/11 happened?

Sleeping. But I remember waking up and it was all over the TV, and we watched it at school. It was the same day as our ballroom dancing competition. And my year 7 friend Ashley's birthday, also.

What do you do when vending machines steal your money?

Whinge loudly. And if I'm really hungry, I put more money in. Yes, I'm dumb.

Name three things you have on you at all times:

Pearl anklet, MPH band, Zeroseven string.

Can you change the oil on a car?

No. Do I even know what that means? No.

What did your last text message say?

"Haha love it! Remember if there's a vacancy you know who to call! Having a great time with the olds thanks...we have to get on the piss sometime soon Woody!" (my friend Michael from work.)

Do you like to cook?

Yes. Very very much. And I love cooking for Alex. Nothing makes me happier than chopping things together and kissing while it cooks and telling her off for eating all the mushrooms before I cook them.

What are you wearing?

Pink boxers with green frogs on them. The very same I walked around Kyoto in at 3am and got stared at by a million Japanese people. Good memories in these boxers :]

What's the last book you finished?

"The Tale of Murasaki" - better the second time around, for sure.

What fictional character is most like you?

Scarlett O'Hara.

I friggin' wish!

Do you like to dance?

Yes, but I don't do it well. And I think when I'm drunk it turns a little dirty. How embarrassing.

Peace out x

everyone deserves music.

Just a short blog...I've been thinking about how I go through stages of listening to a certain artist, or a certain playlist, for about a month - and then I'll find something new, and forget all about the songs I've loved! This is a bit depressing, so I've decided to document what I like in the present, as reference for the future.

At the moment, my playlist looks like so:

Angus and Julia Stone - Just a Boy
Such an amazing sibling duo. If you're from Australia and consider yourself a decent music fan, you must have heard them. This song is quite upbeat for them, and it's by far my favourite off the debut album (A Book Like This).
"No lonely hands grab my suitcase full of nothing
I don't know why, I don’t know why
You took me in gave me something to believe in
That big old smile is all you wore."


Brighten - Treasure Island
These guys have been one of my favourite bands for about the last two years. To the untrained ear you might think they're a tad emo, but their lyrics are always incredible. I'm surprised more people haven't heard of them - even Triple J hasn't caught on yet! But I have no doubt it will happen soon.
"Talk is cheap with your words honey,
I can smell your breath, and it smells like money (girl)
Did you ask for anything?"



Coheed and Cambria - Feathers
Another band who may sound emo, but the lead singer's voice is just so unique; I've honestly neer heard anything like it. This song is my favourite off the latest album (No World for Tomorrow), and I sing along to it in my car :]
"Hide your feathers near your back porch maybe
to open up to cry your sorry eyes."





Soft Tigers - Mr. Icecream
This song simply makes me laugh, which is never a bad thing! I can't wait to see it performed at Falls. I'm going to dance like a maniac...just for something different.


Something For Kate - The Futurist
An old song, but still a favourite of mine. Paul Dempsey's voice is just so passionate during the chorus, to the point where it strains, and you can tell he's singing about something he cares deeply for. That's definitely a sign of both an amazing musician and song.
(I honestly can't choose a favourite lyric from this song...every word is perfect. So instead, find them here and choose your own.)



The Wombats - Let's Dance to Joy Division
I don't know if I love this song simply because it references one of the greatest bands of all time, but it always puts a smile on my face. It makes me feel like having a jig and a beer and spinning in circles. It's got an awesome beat...bad in the car, because it makes me want to drive faster!
"Let's dance to Joy Division
and celebrate the irony
everything is going wrong
but we're so happy..."



Justice - D.A.N.C.E
I must admit, I am a reformed music snob. I used to diss dance/electro/techno shamelessly, without actually being properly informed. I'm still not a fan of techno, but I've definitely become quite fond of dance and a bit of electronica. This song is happy, and I love the fact that it features a children's choir.


Jose Vanders - Faces Going Places
This song completely and utterly reminds me of me - lol. I'm not alone though, Kristy concurred! I love nothing more than to watch people, and think about their lives, and that's exactly what this song encapsulates. The chorus is just perfect for my life at the moment...ugh. I can't wait to sleep on the streets of NYC.
"People say that I’m just being lazy
I’ve got the dreams, but don’t know where to go
You think if I could choose to live here
at the station I would?


Midnight Juggernauts – Tombstone
Another song that encourages my newfound love of dance music. A bit more electronica than anything; this song is super awesome. I can’t explain it, there’s just something about it. But I also can’t wait to see it performed at Falls! I’m going to go crazy.


Cajun Dance Party – Amylase
The first time I heard these British boys, I thought it was a new song by the Kooks. That’s probably why I fell in love…I’m a sucker for their crass accents.



Honourable mentions:

Jose Gonzalez – If you didn’t already know that this man is my God and saviour, then you don’t know me well enough.

Tegan and Sara – “The Con” simply makes my heart heave. I haven’t found a song of theirs that I don’t love yet.

Built to Spill – Simply because I put their music on Alex’s mp3 before she went away, and managed to convert her! Amazing songs. You’ll love them if you like Arcade Fire/Cursive/Pixies.


Sufjan Stevens – Always. Simple. And indie kids are meant to be ugly geeks – this man is just gorgeous!







Peace out x

nil.

I have absolutely no one to talk to right now.
She's so far away; I don't know where, or what she's doing, or what she's thinking.
I can't call her, or message her, or tell her how much I love her and miss her.

I haven't cried like this in a long time.

I didn't belong anywhere last night. I didn't want to be there without her.
I couldn't sleep for all the tears.

It's all too fucking much.

It hurts too fucking much.