NEWNESS OLDNESS

Part I: NEWNESS

As you may have noticed, our blog has undergone a radical change in appearance. I impulsively decided to make these alterations at midnight, while I was supposed to be finishing a huge project that is due tomorrow. Earlier in the day I felt like giving myself an impromptu haircut, again when I was supposed to be working on school stuff.

What can I say... I guess deadlines bring out my spontaneity!
[insert laugh track]



Part II: OLDNESS

Here are only a few pictures from our trip to Oregon and beyond. They are mostly of Christian, because those are some of my favourites, naturally. The real reason is, for whatever reason I have still not transferred the photos from the cd onto my computer. These photos are the few that I have loaded, so.. yes they are my preferred images. If I were to give a name to our adventure it would be

STRANGE PLACES TO SLEEP, BRIEF ENCOUNTERS WITH AUTHORITY & SURPRISES FROM FROZEN PRECIPITATION & CO.

this is probably the most bizarre photo i've ever taken. please note, the bulging utter to the left of christian's head. it is also snowing.

christian played candyland with me in our hostel one night. i'll let you guess who won.
(by a landslide)

i bought christian "the world's biggest cookie" in seattle.

this is a beach along the coastline, you may recognize that rock from the goonies.
breathtaking really.

christian as a domestic ogre furniture shopping with his small family.


the end!

BADNESS

Today I arrived home to find my window busted open, my desk littered with papers, and the cool night breeze blowing my curtains. Yes, you've guessed it, tonight I experienced my first break and enter.

My roommate's fancy camera was stolen, which was the most noteworthy item that was taken. Luckily since I've been house sitting at Ben's- my laptop is there. And luckily, other than my laptop.. I don't own anything of any monetary value. My bet is, is that it was the same guy who stole my bike. Aaron came over to put his finger prints all over the crime scene and give me a hug. Consequently he is on a list to have his fingerprints put in the "system".

Today both of our worst nightmares came true.

Twenty One

Hello Devoted Readers,

I must preface this belated post with an apology. It has been too long. There have been many 'ventures since we last spoke and I'll do my darnedest to get you all caught up.

This challenge I must tackle solo, for my friend Christian has quite literally, deserted me. Yes, you've guessed it... Christian has left for Ethiopia. Something to do with bicycles, I don't really know.
Consequently, my diet has been reduced to pure sugar. Also, while my projected productivity levels looked to increase during his absence, they instead have significantly decreased. Now I spend my time eating candy for every meal, reminiscing about the 'good ol' days', taking naps and playing sad songs on homemade instruments.

Just kidding- although the candy statement is close to true, and I often reminisce... I did have a nap today.. Okay, so those are all truths. Let's be honest here.

I'll take this moment to direct your attention to the title of this post, "Twenty One".
There is this myth that circulates through some of the older Huizenga brothers, that is- anything of any importance, that can be counted or assigned some numerical value, is always.. magically & mystically 21.

I have tried my best to ignore and denounce this fallacy by pointing out, "Look, it's not 21 o'clock!", or "I'm not holding 21 pieces of candy corn!", and the like. Today, much to my dismay.. 21 is staring me right in the face.

Today is the 21st day that Christian has been away.
In 21 days he will in Uxbridge.He won't be able to contact me for 10 days, which will be on the 21st of the month.
And he is 21 years old.

Twenty One. Incredible.
More to come, here's a teaser.