January 2011
52 posts
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Egyptian Museum
I went to Cairo in September 2008, for a brief visit with my Mum in the leadup to my birthday. There’s a lot of amazing stuff to see there, naturally, but I was especially excited about visiting the Egyptian Museum (the entrace to which is pictured above - taking photos inside is forbidden). It was a strange experience - after visiting so many museums all over the world that hold a great...
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2011-365-30: King Monkey
As a young’un, I was rather fond of a TV series called Monkey (also known as Monkey Magic). As a young adult I rediscovered the show when it was in re-runs (on Recovery) - when I started to get to know the BFF he lent me a copy of Journey to the West, which the TV series was an adaptation of. My love blossomed for the tale of Monkey and to this day i’m still as enamoured by the...
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Snowing Sunshine - 8tracks mixtape
Here’s another mixtape. The sunny winter’s day made me do it. If you can’t see it embedded below, visit the playlist page here (includes Beasts of Bourbon, Rowland S Howard, Dear Nora, Sebadoh and others!) [Originally posted at: http://iheartmuseums.posterous.com/snowing-sunshine-8tracks-mixtape]
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2011-365-29: Faces
Tonight I went for some drinks. And then I went for some more, accidental drinks! It was pretty good. At the second bar, the tables were plastered with these faces - as nobody approached us while we were sipping to take our portraits, I can only assume these photos are snaffled from Facebook, from stupid people who get drunk a lot and leave their profiles unlocked. [View on Flickr] [Originally...
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2011-365-28: Plates
At my fave local Viet dive. Although I don’t think this is Vietnamese art.. [View on Flickr] [Originally posted at: http://iheartmuseums.posterous.com/2011-365-28-plates]
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Friday's Frivolous Links Dump & another Friday...
First of all, I want to pop a few links up re: the Egypt situation. Can you believe they switched off the internet? Switched it OFF. Fucking hell. Reddit post outlining the situation; Boing Boing’s master list of posts & info; is the Egyptian Museum under threat? I really hope things can calm down there, it’s worrying to say the least.
Now, to the frivolous.. I had a LOT stowed...
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8 Tracks mixtape - Dreamy Night Time Mix
I can’t remember where I saw it surface in the last day or two, but I was reminded about the existence of 8 Tracks and thought it’d be a good thing to make a mix and post here on a regular basis. Seeing as i’m having a nice quiet night at home and heading for a nice old lady bed time, have this one: Dreamy Night Time Mix - includes Great Lake Swimmers, Stars, 2 Litre Dolby, the...
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2011-365-27: Lunar Landscape
If you look at it in the right kinda light, the gross old snow covered in the nice new snow sort of looks like the surface of the moon (or, what I imagine the surface of the moon to look like). This is a bit of a quick and dirty photo though, so you might have to use your imagination. [View on Flickr] [Originally posted at: http://iheartmuseums.posterous.com/2011-365-27-lunar-landscape]
Dream Donors: God damn it what did people listen... →
atonaldissonance:
thesefewpresidents:
No one is going to know Refused or Neutral Milk Hotel.
all i can really think of is early 90s grungs. and i guess the foo fighters. and alanis.
counting crows?
barenaked ladies?
the cranberries?
this is all stuff that was popular in the US…
Oh man, I fucking love Refused. But I only heard ‘em for the first time in 1999. I listened to a...
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2011-365-26: Self Portrait
I figured I should get around to doing my first self-portrait for this project; I hope they get easier from now on. This took me a billionty times to get a shot that didn’t make me want to cry, and I still used B&W to hide the worst of it. Fingers crossed the 365 Project will help me improve my portraiture, self or otherwise! [View on Flickr] [Originally posted at:...
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Big Things
When I was younger, and my family would travel about various parts of the East Coast of Australia on holiday, we used to pass by and sometimes visit the “Big Things” along the way. Most are parked on or near to highways so they’re hard to miss (Ballina’s abominal Big Prawn for instance), but some are a big enough draw to be destinations in their own right (the Big...
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2011-365-25: What are you looking for?
There must be something exciting buried in that snow. Taken on my walk to the subway. [View on Flickr] [Originally posted at: http://iheartmuseums.posterous.com/2011-365-25-what-are-you-looking-for]
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2011-365-24: To Exit Bus
Not drunk, just sleepy. Wait for green light. [View on Flickr] [Originally posted at: http://iheartmuseums.posterous.com/2011-365-24-to-exit-bus]
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2011-365-23: Snow Portrait
I use this alley as a shortcut to avoid some of the busy part of Bloor Street @ Bathurst (it runs behind Sonic Boom and the Bloor Cinema); when I was passing through today, I saw this discarded portrait propped up in the snow. I wonder why it was left there? Strange. [View on Flickr] [Originally posted at: http://iheartmuseums.posterous.com/2011-365-23-snow-portrait]
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2011-365-21: Vine
For a while, this vine just kinda dangled down the cabinet it sits on. Then it was long enough to pull over and drape on the end of my desk/cubicle wall. Now it’s almost to the very corner of my desk behind my computer. By the time i’m ready to leave my job it’ll probably just have grown around me, trapping me to my chair to create some sort of hybrid admin-plant monster. Or,...
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Friday Link Dump & Friday Five!
HELLO. I am fueled by delicious coffee! Zooooooooooom. Lots of links this week. Photo things: Amazing & reflecty; incredible mountainside; I just want to reach out and touch this landscape, look at it!; perfectly arranged stone tools are just my sort of thing; a galaxy garden; lots of snow photos courtesy of BoingBoing. Design & Arty things: awesome design museum building; science...
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2011-365-20: Construction
I went for an aimless wander today at lunch, just to get away from my desk. Nearby there’s this big construction site (condos, quelle surprise) - there’s a walkway with viewing windows and there’s always folks there watching. It’s been a while since i’ve looked through, and they’ve come quite a way along. But gosh, it must be bitterly cold working out there in...
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2011-365-19: Gorey Words
A friend at work found a book when she was clearing out some of her childhood stuff from her mum’s house - Edward Gorey’s Amphigorey Too. She brought it in to show me and it’s been sitting on my desk for just ages so this photo is to remind me (a) to browse through it more and (b) to return it! I am a terrible friend. But aren’t these little curly-worded critters the best?...
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2011-365-18: Icicles
Today i’m cheating & using a photo I took yesterday afternoon when I got home from work. I didn’t feel inspired to take any photos today - it’s been a long and frustrating/rage-inducing day and I just didn’t have it in me. But it doesn’t mean I need to skip a day, so enjoy these lovely icicles hanging from my house, and that naked tree. [View on Flickr] ...
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2011-365-17: Otolaryngology
I went for my follow up appointment with the ear/nose/throat specialist this morning. Until I went late last year, I never knew the fancy term for this branch of medicine was otolaryngology. It’s a bit of a tongue-twister. Anyhow, the problem I was having with my vocal chords has improved, but I apparently still have a few little nodules on there so need to be good to my voice so I...
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2011-365-16: True Grit
I took advantage of the AMC’s cheap pre-noon tickets to finally see True Grit today (third time’s a charm). I rather enjoyed it! Strong characters, simple but interesting progression of the story, terrifically shot. And it’s got that Coen tone. I think that helped enormously for me actually, because I normally find westerns to be pretty dry (even Deadwood, which is so great, can...
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2011-365-15: Backwards
This is the second time in as many days i’ve had poutine (a vegan version, naturally!) - it’s not something I ever thought i’d like but maaaan it’s such good comfort food. Especially in this weather. There’s a reason why Poutini’s have OM NOM NOM above their door. [View on Flickr] [Originally posted at:...
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2011-365-14: Rotund Mascots
On the counter @ Sadie’s Diner, one of my favourite Toronto haunts. I have to limit my visits there lest I end up looking like one of these jolly fellows, though. [View on Flickr] [Originally posted at: http://iheartmuseums.posterous.com/2011-365-14-rotund-mascots]
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Friday Link Dump
Fridays are (generally) a pretty quiet affair at work if i’m lucky. I get to slouch about in jeans (oh how I love you, casual Friday) and not be stressed about workload. So it’s a good time to sift through what i’ve hidden away in my Google Reader on a weekly basis, I think! Last time it was thick with forgotten links and stuff - there’s still plenty even after a week...
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2011-365-13: Tees Tease
My pre-xmas tshirt order from Mondo Tees finally arrived today (bah holiday shipping time and most likely Canadian customs hold up!). Here is a sneak at ‘em & their shiny shiny red post bag too. (Turned some heads in the office, that one.) Can’t wait to give ‘em a try. [View on Flickr] [Originally posted at: http://iheartmuseums.posterous.com/2011-365-13-tees-tease]
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2011-365-12: Bar
Wasn’t inspired too much today, but what did catch my eye mostly were textures. This was the best & richest - plus I stared at it a good long while at a busy bar waiting for drinks at the Yelp Toronto event I went to this evening! [View on Flickr] [Originally posted at: http://iheartmuseums.posterous.com/2011-365-12-bar]
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2011-365-11: Souper
Step 1: Remember you have a bunch of stuff in the fridge you need to use up (this time around it was mostly the new potatoes - including blue ones! - and steamed brocolli) Step 2: Find cupboard and freezer treats (canned navy beans, frozen black kale) Step 3: Soup it up (this step involves onion, garlic, stock, herbs ‘n’ all that) Step 4: Awwwww yeah. Here’s a steamy shot for...
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Floods
Some people are surprised when I tell them that i’m not actually from Brisbane, that I grew up in northern NSW - but I feel more of a connection to Brisbane, my adopted home for much of the 2000s. I’m really sad to see what’s happening there (and throughout Southeast QLD). I knew the wet season had got a bit out of control and that areas of the state were flooding already - but...
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2011-365-10: Bulldog
I’m in dire need of caffeine today thanks to lack of sleep last night. Not a cracking start to the week, but at least I had time to pop over and get a coffee from one of my favourite cafes in Toronto. I don’t get over there as often as I used to, but owner/barista Stuart still welcomes me like a regular and today I got a little badge/button from him with my latte! N’aw.
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Australian indie music wayback machine time!
Tonight I started listening to a live set from the Meredith festival in December 2010 which Custard played. Which then led me to YouTube, which led me into this spiral of doom. This is what happens when I have a lot of coffee, I suppose. Enjoy!
Custard Pack Yr Suitcases (1994):
Snout Cro-Magnon (1996):
The Fauves Dogs Are The Best People (1996):
Ohhhh my gosh I love this clip & song...
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2011-365-09: Bold Big Full
Today I drank a lot of coffee. I took this at one of my stops, Te Aro. [View on Flickr] [Originally posted at: http://iheartmuseums.posterous.com/2011-365-09-bold-big-full]
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2011-365-08: Taaaaaaaco
Steve suggested Taco Bell to me the other day when I was flapping about not having any ideas for my daily photo. I don’t generally make a point of going to Taco Bell (mostly because they’re paired with KFC, also because there are tastier tex-mex options in Toronto!), so the taco idea had to be put on hold. Tonight I went to my favourite Mexican place for eats and got a GIANT meal...
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2011-365-07: Yorkville Library
Sometimes at work it’s quiet enough that I can have a post-lunch wander. I usually go out with my work friend K (who contributes to the Toronto theatre blog Theatromania, have a look-see!). Today we headed a little north of our work neighbourhood to visit a library, and popped into Toronto’s oldest branch building, in Yorkville! I’d walked past a number of times but not been in;...
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365-2011-06: Work Desk
Where the magic happens. Magic, AKA drinking lots of tea, paperwork and stuff. AKA my desk at work. [View on Flickr] [Originally posted at: http://iheartmuseums.posterous.com/365-2011-06-work-desk]
Museum Secrets: History Television Series
A Toronto-based production company has made a series that’s going to premiere tonight - Museum Secrets. The premise is visiting 6 museums (i.e there will be 6 episodes) to uncover ‘secrets’ while there - basically an object-based discovery of 6 famous museums. I’ve been to 5 of the 6 (the only one i’ve missed is the Vatican) so i’ll be especially interested to...
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Google Reader, Bookmarks, and Link Dumping
I’m a big fan of Google Reader - I get all sorts of things fed into one place so I can browse over them daily and navigate them all easily. It’s also got some neat features like sharing and ‘starring’ which I use frequently for my own reference and to throw stuff out there for the handful of people I share with through Reader. After a while I tend to forget about the...
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2011-365-05: Bru Life
My friend Alex (one half of the Bothered Owl) is a very crafty type, making all sorts of neat stuff & jewelry from Lego. She’s gotten to know some other crafty folks in London, one of whom makes jewelry with soda/pop charms! Alex knows me and my Irn Bru love very well, and sent me this fantastic necklace purchased from said friend.. Even though i’m posting it today, I had to take...
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Last.fm tries to figure me out!
Oh, this is rather interesting. Last.fm thinks i’m a dude-lady who’s much younger than I actually am. This also tells me that hardcore gives me testosterone, and more menfolk need to listen to Bratmobile. A fine suggestion, really. What a lark. You there! Have a go your own self!nicole’s brain jumble http://iheartmuseums.posterous.com/lastfm-tries-to-figure-me-out
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2011-365-4: Snowy Baldwin Steps
First snow in many days here in Toronto. Everything looked like it had a powdered sugar coating on my walk to work - I pass by the Baldwin Steps, nearby to Casa Loma, so grabbed a quick snap. Bringin’ my camera everywhere! [View on Flickr]nicole’s brain jumble http://iheartmuseums.posterous.com/2011-365-4-snowy-baldwin-steps
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Reading: the Wayfinding Handbook
Every so often i’ll grab a non-fiction book from the library to shift reading gears; my most recent was the Wayfinding Handbook by David Gibson. This was not entirely a random selection, as i’ve been interested in the concepts of wayfinding for many years now - primarily from a museum perspective. The book is thorough - it goes over the theory and practice of wayfinding and its many...
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Reading: the Wayfinding Handbook
Every so often i’ll grab a non-fiction book from the library to shift reading gears; my most recent was the Wayfinding Handbook by David Gibson. This was not entirely a random selection, as i’ve been interested in the concepts of wayfinding for many years now - primarily from a museum perspective. The book is thorough - it goes over the theory and practice of wayfinding and its many...
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Reading: the Wayfinding Handbook
Every so often i’ll grab a non-fiction book from the library to shift reading gears; my most recent was the Wayfinding Handbook by David Gibson. This was not entirely a random selection, as i’ve been interested in the concepts of wayfinding for many years now - primarily from a museum perspective. The book is thorough - it goes over the theory and practice of wayfinding and its many...
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2011-365-3: Empty Subway
Late-night Sunday (soooo, technically today, ha!) going north, my subway carriage was empty for the last few stops before me. Kinda weird & eerie. [View on Flickr]nicole’s brain jumble http://iheartmuseums.posterous.com/2011-365-3-empty-subway