It's beginning to feel a lot like STRESS-MUCH!

(Mood - Impatient and Worn Out)


(Listening to - Stuart McLean's Vinyl Cafe)



So, as this term sloooooooowly winds down, I find myself done a bit early. I'm done! Finished! Unfortunately, my work load and exams do not share that sentiment... Argh. I know I'm hardly the only one IN this boat, but let me tell ya, I am one bushed little bugger.

Between my exams and last minute papers, I'm also planning the Advent Party (or "Christmas Party" to those who aren't sure what Advent means. :) ) and I'm debating tonight at the Lit. The Lit, in short, is the ridiculously wonderful tradition of the college, a tradition older than the building itself, where the students can debate a resolution - one side in favour known as the "Government" and one side against as the "Revolution". Tonight, the topic is "Be it resolved that Genesis made a better band than a book". Hee hee! Oh, did I mention that tonight is known as the "Div Lit"? In other words, the DIV's have a turn to make the laughs. Oh, and there's booze too. Not a whoooole lot, but some civil wines and beers to be partaken in whilst the debate is had.

Frankly I was up for EITHER side, really, but I find myself defending the first text of the Jewish Pentateuch, the first book of the Bible, our misconstrued and often misused Genesis. Not only that, but I'm debating against the Dana our chaplain, who's defending the band, with my buddy Aaron! Moses and Aaron defending the Old Testament! What fun!

Either way, I am an anxious boy to be getting home... I wish it was all over and done with just for now... And with that said (and my personal "brain break" time's up), I return to hitting the books. To all my brothers and sisters in arms (well, stuck in BOOKS anyway), Godspeed. It'll all get done, and soon too. Then, home to Newfoundland, where warm drinks, family, BIG suppers and lotsa fun havin' shall ensue!

More later! (probably and hopefully from HOME)

Jeff Martin is still awesome

(Present mood - Tired and working... blah)

(Listening to - Babylon by Tea Party)



Hey every peoples! I am presently posting from not ONLY another province (no, unfortunately not Newfoundland) but ALSO from another laptop! My dearest buddy Aeryn invited me over to her place to visit. She even found me a dirt cheap (...well, kinda dirty too...) mode of transportation. To all of you wishing to visit Montreal, there's a really quick way - The Magic Bus. Basically? Forty bucks and you drive 5 hours (a stop in between for gas and eats) in a van made for 20 people, but they only take 10 so you've got room to spare. It wasn't the most luxurious travel, but safe and cheap. The people on board (all students) were really fun too. The last leg of the trip suddenly turned into an impromptu MacBook add, which was hilarious. So, all in all, money and funtimes well spent. For more info about Magic Bus, ask me later.

As for Jeff Martin, he was the once leader of a band called The Tea Party. Presently, he is solo-ing with this drum virtuoso Ritesh Das (leader and teacher of Toronto's own Tabla Ensemble!). He performed at Cafe Campus - the presumable McGill bar - to a modest crowd. It was very much like an episode of "Intamate & Interactive" off of Much Music. He played some new tunes, some old faves, some odd but fun renditions of old faves in a medely - it was great!

Presently, however, Montreal is showing her true colours by being (as usual when I visit) icy cold and wet as a waterfall. It's pretty gross. Still, my wee friend and I are venturing out for not only a beer or two, but the promise of visiting another friend of hers who has recently purchased a Nintendo Wii!! Woo!!

(Oh, and to my darling sweetie of a fiancee - this Wii thing is better than I've heard. We may need to talk about how this needs to be an addition to our home. :) )

Anywho, I must go. Off to eating and merriment! ...almost makes one forget about all the work and books and things I brought with me... ugh... More later.