8 Jun 2006

chinesepod

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I love this chinese podcast that hm directed me to–I’m somehow drawn in enough by the people conversing (they’re in shanghai, and include at least an american and brit whose chinese is pretty good, as well as a chinese who learned english abroad), that I want to know more about them! it’s pretty sweet that they have different levels too. … Read More
7 Jun 2006

because the world should be black or white

posted in: cross-culture | 0

compare this ad, of a typical variety found all over asia: …with this one, which is currently displayed in most metros in montreal: it’s really funny, the poster says, “picture yourself tanned!” and includes a mirror that’s tainted very very yellow. but more like a dirty colour rather than anything remotely pleasant. from the new york times: a vision of … Read More
28 May 2006

bike!

posted in: montreal | 2

just got my bike fixed! had to have the rear derailleur replaced and went to VB cycle on victoria. ended up with a shimano alivio to replace the shimano deore lx that I had. no idea how different they are though. I wish I knew more about bike parts… off to test it out! wheeeeeeeee(l)
28 May 2006

rowdy men

posted in: montreal | 0

my roommate called me over to her room because a bunch of men were in front of our building arguing. her room has a balcony which faces out front, and since it’s a warm night her door is open, and it’s pretty loud… but what adds to it is that she can understand what they are saying. I’m not sure … Read More
28 May 2006

a day surrounding food

posted in: food, montreal | 0

currently have 4 people living in our 5-1/2 for the week (due to an overlapping roommate situation), and we all spent the day going to jean-talon market, cooking, and eating for hours on end. and somehow we ended up with twice as much dessert as any other dish. we live a very difficult, difficult life. our sausage lady (w. musician). … Read More
27 May 2006

penguin graphic classics

posted in: words | 0

penguin has started a new line of classic books with cool covers by modern artists–they look awesome! see also us.penguinclassics.com
26 May 2006

2880.ca

posted in: montreal | 0

D managed to get a team chosen for a 48-hour film competition! a theme and an object are revealed, and you have 2880 minutes to make a 5-minute film incorporating both. exciting? definitely!
21 May 2006

dam!

posted in: china | 0

the three gorges dam reached its final height today. it’s interesting to see pictures of the dam (bbc) because when I saw it up close it was not in the full light of day. no, it was about 3 am in the morning (more on that later) and a bit of delirium through lack of sleep…
20 May 2006

the book of mormon

posted in: cross-culture | 0

S & J came over for dinner and we watched the hockey game. found a sheet of looseleaf on the table with caricature-like drawings; apparently the other day 2 mormons came over and explained the word to K for… two hours. (K explaining resurrection per Elder Roberts’ diagram)

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