Another reason to live in Barcelona

MACBA Skateboarding, originally uploaded by ridestate.

It's a skateboarding mecca according to this article.

Formalism

In art theory, formalism is the concept that a work's artistic value is entirely determined by its form--the way it is made, its purely visual aspects, and its medium. Formalism emphasizes compositional elements such as color, line, shape and texture rather than realism, context, and content. In visual art, formalism is the concept that everything necessary in a work of art is contained within it. The context for the work, including the reason for its creation, the historical background, and the life of the artist, is considered to be of secondary importance. Formalism plays a part in evaluating art.

vapour trails

vapour trails, originally uploaded by hangman's beautiful daughter.

I woke up with the sun in my face. It's a beautiful day. I have my last paper for the semester due tomorrow and i am working 8+ hours today. I don't know if i will finish it in time. Instead i am looking at photos on flickr. HELP!!

Procrastination.. can you say BOOTY!!

flâneur

The term flâneur comes from the French masculine noun flâneur—which has the basic meanings of "stroller", "lounger", "saunterer", "loafer"—which itself comes from the French verb flâner, which means "to stroll". Charles Baudelaire developed a derived meaning of flâneur—that of "a person who walks the city in order to experience it". Because of the term's usage and theorization by Baudelaire and numerous thinkers in economic, cultural, literary and historical fields, the idea of the flâneur has accumulated significant meaning as a referent for understanding urban phenomena and modernity.

The Alibi Room

The Alibi Room, originally uploaded by bcbrews.

This restaurant/lounge, and now a modern Tavern has been around for over 11 years. Hanging on the end of Gastown, we have had many gatherings here. The food and beverages have always been great. It is under new management and is now a micro brewery with a large selection of brews and organic menu items making it a perfect setting for my 30th Birthday party. It got an awesome review today in the Westender that sums it up.

Capilano Canyon

Capilano Suspension Bridge - Canyon Lights, originally uploaded by Capilano Suspension Bridge.

For almost 12 years i went to school right next to the Capilano Canyon in North Vancouver. We would be forced to do physical excerise and run through the park, and on other fun days play capture the flag. Now as an adult i like to walk through the massive green forrest. It is such an amazingly beautiful spot. Tourists from all over the world come and pay money to go across the suspension bridge when you can go to the free and even nicer one in Lynn Canyon.