I was amazed to see the front page of the Sydney Morning Herald today which features Snoop Dogg in a Holden, surrounded by a mob, in Redfern, right outside the house that we lived in for six years in Hugo Street. It’s almost enough to make you wish you’d never sold the house! Wow.
Here’s the story: Rudd gives $20m to black scholarship fund.
Stealing this meme from Wanda and Hers.
These were the instructions: Go to your music player of choice and put it on shuffle. Say the following questions aloud, and press play. Use the song title as the answer to the question
How does the world see you?
“Stay the Night” – Mariah Carey.
Oh my god! I’m a slut!!
Will I have a happy life?
“Conditioner” – Wu Tang Clan feat Snoop Dogg
Hmm, not sure how to interpret this one. I should be using Pantene?
What do my friends really think of me?
“Army Jazz” – Audio Sauce
Yep, army jazz totally sums me up.
Do people secretly lust after me?
“How Would I Know” – Melissa Etheridge
Funnily enough this is exactly the right answer!
How can I make myself happy?
“The Boogie That Be” – Black Eyed Peas
Yes, boogie till you just can’t boogie no more, and you will be truly happy.
What should I do with my life?
“Stronger” – Britney Spears
This is the universe’s way of telling me to start going to the gym again.
Will I ever have children?
“Miuzi Weighs A Ton” – Public Enemy
I dunno about the uzi, but the children certainly weigh a ton when you are lugging them around the Newtown Festival because everytime you put them down, they either scream or run away as fast as their legs can carry them. Actually maybe an uzi would be kind of handy.
What is some good advice for me?
“3121″ – Prince
What sort of bloody advice is that?!? Thanks for nothing.
How will I be remembered?
“Good Enough” – Sarah McLachlan
Ha ha ha! I hope so!
What is my signature dancing song?
“Loving Days” – Kylie Minogue
Not really.
What do I think my current theme song is?
“Waltz” – Goldenhorse
Time to take up ballroom dancing – or is there a new series of Dancing With The Stars about to begin?
What does everyone else think my current theme song is?
“Hot Night” – Me’shell Ndegeocello
Refer to “I am a slut”, above.
What song will play at my funeral?
“One More Dollar” – Gillian Welch
In my current financial crisis, yes please.
What type of men/women do you like?
“Higher [Journey To Heaven Mix]” – Frankie Knuckles
Druggies.
What is my day going to be like?
“No Plans For Later” – the Mutton Birds
Ha ha! If only! More like work, work, more work.
Well, that was slightly embarrassing, but no more than I deserve.
PS I used to hate Mariah Carey, but somehow have got totally addicted to her new album! I guess you can’t ignore a comeback like that.
I thought I’d share with you my three favourite purchases on my trip.
1 :: Fake Rolex
Everywhere you went in Shanghai, hawkers were trying to sell you Rolexes. After Max bought one in People’s Square, I decided I really wanted one too! Ned found this at the Xiang Yang Fashion Market, a stallholder had a stash in a secret box in the back of the stall. We managed to bargain him down to US$12, he seemed pretty miserable with that so maybe it was a good deal – or maybe he was a good actor! Anyway, it is a great replica – has a crystal scratch-resistant face, see-through back with self winding mechanism, not to mention the major bling factor! I just hope no one mugs me for it!
2 :: Patch Sneakers
We spent roughly 35% of our time in Tokyo in shoe shops, as Jake and Max were looking for something special. The range of shoes in Shibuya was astounding. Incredible varieties of Chuck Taylors and Vans. I even bought Archie a tiny pair of Vans. But I didn’t want any shoes – until the moment Max brought these to my attention and I fell in love. Any item that combines Ren & Stimpy, Snoop Dogg & NWA in a shoe form has got to be good! (Just some of the patches on these shoes)
3 :: Helvetica T-Shirt
Jake found a great shop in Tokyo with cool designer t-shirts, and this was one – the perfect shirt for web designers everywhere! Helvetica is of course a font, and on this shirt the word Helvetica is written in… Helvetica! It’s genius! I would have liked a Tahoma or Verdana one though.
Recently we received a lovely care package from Australia from my buddy ACP. It contained (among other things) the last five eps of the L Word. Watched two last night and I just have to say, it’s turned into a fantastic show – the drama, the humour, the tragedy! The horrible Christian family organisation woman! That bitch! By the way, she was played by Helen Shaver who was one of the leads in Desert Hearts, the first ever lesbian movie with a happy ending.
It seems that Shane is turning into the Phil Hunter of the L Word (Bill reference, sorry)
It really has got better and better considering the first eps were pretty trashy and predictable.
Anyway, I am imbued with gratitude to acp for sending them over, and to the cast and crew of the show for making such great television!
Of course, it could all turn to crap in the last three eps…
PS Nice to see Snoop Dogg in it as well – he pops up in the strangest places – heh heh…
“The Olsen twins admire Snoop Dogg’s chalice.”
via the Gothamist
Me thinks they have their eyes on some gin’n'juice.