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It's 1:30 in the morning, the time in itself becoming quite a load to bear. But I've been writing.
A lot.

I don't know why I haven't been keeping up with my content-creation (ie "blogging"), but this trip seems like one that's as good as any to kick back and put a few posts on the old biolyrics.

Unfortunately, this post probably won't be as long as I would have liked, but I am going to be adding more entries as the weeks pass. To be honest, I have been racking them up on an auto-post, but it's only to keep my readers entertained and my time freer.

Also, pictures. They used to be a huge part of the old site, and now they've all but faded away. So, from now on, more media in the upcoming posts. As a teaser, feel free to enjoy this drawing of a brain:

In the many posts on Biolyrics I've made over the years and the many political stances I've made on U.S. and world politics, it occurs to me that I've never spoken about my own past. The events in the Gaza Strip and some people I met today have motivated me to share a bit about myself and to propose my own ideas about the issues surrounding the Middle East.

I'm going to start posting lyrics that are in keeping with my current life's playlist. This will probably be a twice a week feature, we'll see how it goes.
I'll still be making normal posts to this site, so stay tuned!

"Two Ghosts"
Boy Eats Drum Machine


woke up in time to see you turn into a ghost
from the top of the world
theres a view of sun so clean you can only look once
I see you carried away by the wind now
no matter what we say the things we claim dry out and blow away

its over my love
now were just a piece of the scenery in a painting signed anonymous
over my love
over just out of reach in retrospect I guess I loved you too much
loved you too much
loved you loved you when all I really needed was someone to touch
someone to touch
someone someone coarse enough to resist any powerful force

I hear a sound I think maybe youre here somewhere now
sometimes you hear sometimes you see but youre only imagining
if theres a season theres got to be a reason for it
you make your peace you make your mistakes
sometimes the world gives sometimes it takes

More to come.

Ok, well, it's been some time since I've posted, which gives some indication as to how busy I've been, so let's use this post to update everyone on what I've been up to.
Firstly, SFU (Simon Fraser University):

This school has been amazing. Between the Cognitive Science Program and the excellent residents in its dorm community I've had a more rewarding experience in the last two months than my entire time at the university of Utah. Professors listen to students, there are numerous opportunities to expand and learn, and being on the hill is an island in a sea of urban Canada.
Another excellent thing to note about SFU's location is that I'm less than two minutes (walking) from Burnaby Mountain Park, A magical place with an excellent view of both the city and the Pacific Ocean.

Check out the view:

It's even better at night.
Now that I've posted a mini-update, I'll feel better about making updates later.
Cheers.

Today is a big beginning for me. I'm moving to Vancouver. Though I do so for school right now, who knows? I may live there if I enjoy the city. I certainly won't be moving back to Utah.
I hope to keep everyone updated on this blog; it will be one of the many ways to keep in touch.
I've been in Montréal for the last week for a family reunion, and even now have been startled by many new, wonderful things.
In moving from the United States to Canada, an outside observer may note little to no difference, but in living it personally I've noticed that there are some significant changes I'm making.
Firstly, I have always been a Canadian citizen, but I only lived in Canada during the gulf war. My dad's work forced us to stay in Utah. Utah has many issues that I may never come to terms with, the least of which being the general ignorance and lack of culture that turns that society into a state full of "white-breaded zombies": lacking personal thought and having to append full utility to all of their actions; i.e. art and philosophy are considered past-times and not pursuits of knowledge.

Some other observations I've noted are in the different societal norms between these two countries. Health care is considered a human right, not a privilege; indeed, humanity is far more respected here. Also, sexual topics are not as taboo in Canadian society. Alcohol is consumed responsibly, and in British Columbia, one only has to be 19 to purchase it (though I still disagree with that age).

Being in Quebec for the last week has made me regret not learning French, though I have resolved to learn it; I've signed up for a beginning French class in Vancouver.

Another difference of note is technology, mainly communications. Internet access is difficult and often expensive, many internet providers do only allocate limited amounts of data; i.e. 20 megabytes a day; 10 gigs a month. I find this ridiculous, but I hope it will be resolved by the time I move out of the dorms. Also, I had to purchase a cellular phone, in the U.S. all calls in the U.S. are considered "local" and do not add extra to the bill, but in Canada, I have to purchase an extra plan just to call Winnipeg from Vancouver with a limited amount of minutes.

In general though, I'm finding I enjoy Canada's environment more and more. I will continue to write more and more about my experiences here.

So for those outside the know, I have pretty much the best birthday in the Universe! I'm now 20, and once again all the 8's in my life line up again. Apparently 8 is a lucky number in China (which is one reason they start the Olympics today).

Happy 08/08/08 everyone!