What a life...

Dear people who still bother to read this:

Another summer is about to end and I am exactly where I was almost four years ago and moved into this place and thought that it would just be a temporary stop between things.  Still on my own, except for a relationship I developed through Alikewise.  Still dehydrating in this room as I type and it is an endless struggle to get things printed up on my laptop when ever the mood to put something on my blog strikes me.  Only real news is the fact that the summer semester is almost over and I will have fewer classes for the fall.  Not complaining...  Just more time to write (I think that I am sensing a theme)...

The guitar is still a partner in crime, and I have had some inspiration this past week.  I went to see a free show in the local park  (Montreal's own So-Called - look him ), and I then noticed someone walking up the side stairwell.  Not making much of this, I kept sitting down and finished my drink...and then he returned.  He was Win Butler of Arcade Fire.  I really did not want to disturb him - I let an overeager fan sitting next to me do that- but I did shake his hand, get that autograph, and left the place floating.  I also remembered that the group practiced in Parc LaFontaine when getting started and that there will be a free show on the 22nd of September for Pop Montreal.

So, I guess the summer is not an entire loss...

Sucking in the Summer

Hot town, summer in the city
Back of my neck getting dirty and gritty
Been down, isn't it a pity
Doesn't seem to be a shadow in the city

Ah, the Lovin' Spoonful... A lot of truth in that song, except for one part that is much on my mind tonight.

But at night it's a different world
Go out and find a girl
Come-on come-on and dance all night
Despite the heat it'll be alright 

I so wish this was true.  I just came back from a free outdoor show of modern dance and ended up walking to my place very near the stage all on my lonesome.  And this laptop just beckoned...

Should I be annoyed?  Well, I am sure that I have lost at least one "friend" (ahem) because of my inability to get out of a world-record rut of not dating or even meeting someone that I would like to date.  I am no hermit - too many festivals, movies, and concerts under my belt this summer for that too be true (Black Keys at Bell Centre in Montreal last night was amazing) - and I try to make myself open to the possibility of having a lady actually speak to me first (has to be that way in a city where bilingualism is encouraged but has not yet infected my tongue).  

Maybe I do need a new place.  Or a new life.  Any thoughts? 

Above the Edge

I am now on the third draft of that play.  Also, it has become easier to get this kind of work done...because I did get that laptop/notebook.  Bought it from someone on Craigslist and it was barely used (her planned trip did not go through).  So I am tapping away.
I am also thinking through my fingers.  I have delayed working here because of that other work I do.  Teaching at a college can be fun but it eats you alive sometimes.  Also, I wonder what some of these students actually want from their courses.  An easy "A" might be the answer.  Not on my call.  Only good thing is that I am making some extra money now and could afford the laptop.  Also have some other plans; mainly investing.  I have heard of E*Trade and am curious about how it works online.  More homework for me.
So a lot going on.  Also the birthday on Saturday (more on this to come)...

A Look Back at a Summer in Montréal

What I learned...
1) Never challenge a security guard at Osheaga, even if it is the last night and everyone is trying to go home (big mistake).
2) Not having a bad girlfriend is worse than having a bad girlfriend.
3) I should have spent more time in the cafés around the city (no money, but I could have sat with that cold coffee and stretched out the daylight).
4) Contract teaching is eating my soul.
5) I should have played my guitar more often (still have the electric in Montréal and I just played a Gibson SG at the St-Laurent street fair).
6) Friends are more valuable than anyone cares to imagine.
7) I am getting a new laptop in two weeks.
8) I need a new laptop today.
9) I should move.
10) I should stop spending so much time on blogging during the last weekend of August.