Bring tea for the tillerman
Steak for the son
Wine for the woman who made the rain come
Seagulls sing your hearts away
cause while the sinners sin, the children play
Oh lord how they play and play
For that happy day, for that happy day
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Oh my god
Ok... So I have some explaining to do.
But first we must do a quick Q and A to answer your questions!
Q: WHY did you STOP blogging
A: Well, that is a long story. I guess you could say I have been a little 'lost' over that last while. I have indeed been battling a pretty bad case of 'depression'. On the bright side, my love for writing and comedy had not been damaged!
Q: Seriously, WHY did you stop writing???
A: I'm not really sure. Without going into too much detail, I just simply lost the desire to do ANYTHING let alone write. One of the key elements to my recovery is to go back and start the same things that made me happy before. This was one of them.
Q: Ok ok, we've heard this story before.... but how long will you be back this TIME??
A: Well, I can't answer that. Ideally I would like to write Every day. So we'll see how that goes. A wise couple told me to try and write everyday, even if its just "today is shitty". So be warned, some blogs may be lame. My bad.
***
Life is like a box of chocolates, sometimes you get the shitty flavoured toffee one and you wish you never had the chocolates to begin with. It is easy to get discouraged and throw the chocolates away. But then you realize that not all the chocolates are bad. In fact, some are rather quite tasty. Over time you adapt, remove the shitty ones and just focus on the good ones.
***
I'm sure some people out there is this world have battled depression and anxiety like myself. Its not an easy thing to go through. But thanks to love the support of some really amazing family members and friends, I feel I am on the right track.
I really don't want to talk too much about it, because that is not what this blog is about. I have had many people tell me how much they love my blog here, and I just want to you know the reason I have been unable to keep it going.
I will tell you one thing. I will not quit. The fight must go on! Finally I am starting to feel the battle is going my way.
***
LESS SAD MORE FUNNY
I was at subway recently, I asked the girl to cut my sub the old way. The V shape way instead of the slice in the middle. She looked at me and said.
I can't.
Pardon? You can't? Really? I'm pretty sure you CAN, you have the ability, you just don't want to. I asked her to pass me the bread and knife over, I'll do it myself.
I can't do that either sir.
I know one thing she can do, and that is be a bitch.
MORE TO COME, TELL YOUR FRIENDS, ALERT THE PRESS AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES
DA BLOG IS BACK!!!!!
But first we must do a quick Q and A to answer your questions!
Q: WHY did you STOP blogging
A: Well, that is a long story. I guess you could say I have been a little 'lost' over that last while. I have indeed been battling a pretty bad case of 'depression'. On the bright side, my love for writing and comedy had not been damaged!
Q: Seriously, WHY did you stop writing???
A: I'm not really sure. Without going into too much detail, I just simply lost the desire to do ANYTHING let alone write. One of the key elements to my recovery is to go back and start the same things that made me happy before. This was one of them.
Q: Ok ok, we've heard this story before.... but how long will you be back this TIME??
A: Well, I can't answer that. Ideally I would like to write Every day. So we'll see how that goes. A wise couple told me to try and write everyday, even if its just "today is shitty". So be warned, some blogs may be lame. My bad.
***
Life is like a box of chocolates, sometimes you get the shitty flavoured toffee one and you wish you never had the chocolates to begin with. It is easy to get discouraged and throw the chocolates away. But then you realize that not all the chocolates are bad. In fact, some are rather quite tasty. Over time you adapt, remove the shitty ones and just focus on the good ones.
***
I'm sure some people out there is this world have battled depression and anxiety like myself. Its not an easy thing to go through. But thanks to love the support of some really amazing family members and friends, I feel I am on the right track.
I really don't want to talk too much about it, because that is not what this blog is about. I have had many people tell me how much they love my blog here, and I just want to you know the reason I have been unable to keep it going.
I will tell you one thing. I will not quit. The fight must go on! Finally I am starting to feel the battle is going my way.
***
LESS SAD MORE FUNNY
I was at subway recently, I asked the girl to cut my sub the old way. The V shape way instead of the slice in the middle. She looked at me and said.
I can't.
Pardon? You can't? Really? I'm pretty sure you CAN, you have the ability, you just don't want to. I asked her to pass me the bread and knife over, I'll do it myself.
I can't do that either sir.
I know one thing she can do, and that is be a bitch.
MORE TO COME, TELL YOUR FRIENDS, ALERT THE PRESS AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES
DA BLOG IS BACK!!!!!
Monday, July 12, 2010
You and Your Johnson
Ok kids, this is a silly one. Back in grade school, kids used the word Johnson instead of Penis. Well, this takes it too a whole new level.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Dont leave me now!
Hello friends!
Thanks to all those who took part in the June poll. Looks like everyone wants me to do Stand up and a youtube show. Well, those were the two I was going to do anyways, so Im glad you all agree :)
I know I have not posted in a while. I am moving to BC in a week, and have been doing a lot of soul searching and personal planning of my life and comedy career.
I just want to say, once I get settled in Vancouver, my blog will be a staple point to my comedy, so don't leave me now. I have generated many great stand up ideas through writing, and plan to re-read every blog I ever wrote to search for every possible joke or funny bit. I plan to use lots of this stuff one way or another in my comedy.
****
It was eight years ago this month that Ryan Conway and I moved over to Vancouver to follow our acting dreams out of high school. That is very hard to believe. It has been quite the journey for me. Although I have not had a lot of personal success in the comedy world, that does not mean I am loosing faith. In fact, I can honestly say that I am more excited and ready then ever to follow my comedy foot steps.
Time is a beautiful thing.
In the last 8 years, I learned many things about myself and this crazy world we live in. My comedic voice is growing. My desire to make people laugh is growing even faster.
The late great George Carlin said he didn't really find his comedic voice until he was in his 50s. I hope it doesn't take me THAT long, but who cares if it does. It doesn't mean I can't go out and do it now. Comedy is a muscle, and the more you exercise and use that muscle, the stronger it becomes.
I look forward to my adventures back in Vancouver. I am back to prove all who doubted me along the way wrong. I am out to prove to the world that you can never give up on your dreams. That no matter what happens in your life, positive or negative, you must strive forward and never take your eye off the prize. I am out to prove that hard work, dedication and desire will pay off.
Most of all, I am doing this for ME, my friends and my family. Without them, I would and could not do this.
I am going against the grain, off the beaten path.
My choice. My way.
The man says go to college and get a good job.
Fuck you.
The man says buy a house and have a baby.
Fuck you.
The man says you always need a back up plan in case things don't work out.
Fuck that.
My goals have and always will be that same. To make people laugh. To make them forget, even if its just for a minute, about their problems or concerns. To let people smile.
This is my gift to the world.
Don't give up on me now friends, because 8 years later, Brad is coming back to Vancouver. 8 years stronger and 8 years wiser.
Ain't nobody gunna cut me down.
Thanks to all those who took part in the June poll. Looks like everyone wants me to do Stand up and a youtube show. Well, those were the two I was going to do anyways, so Im glad you all agree :)
I know I have not posted in a while. I am moving to BC in a week, and have been doing a lot of soul searching and personal planning of my life and comedy career.
I just want to say, once I get settled in Vancouver, my blog will be a staple point to my comedy, so don't leave me now. I have generated many great stand up ideas through writing, and plan to re-read every blog I ever wrote to search for every possible joke or funny bit. I plan to use lots of this stuff one way or another in my comedy.
****
It was eight years ago this month that Ryan Conway and I moved over to Vancouver to follow our acting dreams out of high school. That is very hard to believe. It has been quite the journey for me. Although I have not had a lot of personal success in the comedy world, that does not mean I am loosing faith. In fact, I can honestly say that I am more excited and ready then ever to follow my comedy foot steps.
Time is a beautiful thing.
In the last 8 years, I learned many things about myself and this crazy world we live in. My comedic voice is growing. My desire to make people laugh is growing even faster.
The late great George Carlin said he didn't really find his comedic voice until he was in his 50s. I hope it doesn't take me THAT long, but who cares if it does. It doesn't mean I can't go out and do it now. Comedy is a muscle, and the more you exercise and use that muscle, the stronger it becomes.
I look forward to my adventures back in Vancouver. I am back to prove all who doubted me along the way wrong. I am out to prove to the world that you can never give up on your dreams. That no matter what happens in your life, positive or negative, you must strive forward and never take your eye off the prize. I am out to prove that hard work, dedication and desire will pay off.
Most of all, I am doing this for ME, my friends and my family. Without them, I would and could not do this.
I am going against the grain, off the beaten path.
My choice. My way.
The man says go to college and get a good job.
Fuck you.
The man says buy a house and have a baby.
Fuck you.
The man says you always need a back up plan in case things don't work out.
Fuck that.
My goals have and always will be that same. To make people laugh. To make them forget, even if its just for a minute, about their problems or concerns. To let people smile.
This is my gift to the world.
Don't give up on me now friends, because 8 years later, Brad is coming back to Vancouver. 8 years stronger and 8 years wiser.
Ain't nobody gunna cut me down.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
random quote
I ended my last blog with a bit from this movie.
I quote most of this on a daily basis.
Del: I know you don't I? I'm usually very good with names but I'll be damned if I haven't forgotten yours.
Neal: You stole my cab.
Del: I never stole anything in my life.
Neal: I hailed a cab on park avenue this afternoon and before I could get in it. You stole it.
Del: You're the guy who tried to get my cab. I knew I knew you! You scared the bejesus out of me. Come to think of it it was easy to get a cab during rush hour.
Neal: Forget it.
Del: I can't forget it. I am sorry. I had no idea it was your cab. Let me make it up to you. How about a nice hot dog and a beer.
Neal: No thanks.
Del: Just a hot dog then.
Neal: I'm kinda picky about what I eat.
Del: Some coffee?
Neal: No.
Del: Milk?
Neal: No.
Del: Soda?
Neal: No.
Del: Tea?
Neal: No
Del: LifeSavers?
Neal: No.
Del: Slurpee?
Neal: Sir - please.
Del: Just let me know. I'm here.
[smiles, shaking his finger at Neal]
Del: I knew I knew ya!
I quote most of this on a daily basis.
Del: I know you don't I? I'm usually very good with names but I'll be damned if I haven't forgotten yours.
Neal: You stole my cab.
Del: I never stole anything in my life.
Neal: I hailed a cab on park avenue this afternoon and before I could get in it. You stole it.
Del: You're the guy who tried to get my cab. I knew I knew you! You scared the bejesus out of me. Come to think of it it was easy to get a cab during rush hour.
Neal: Forget it.
Del: I can't forget it. I am sorry. I had no idea it was your cab. Let me make it up to you. How about a nice hot dog and a beer.
Neal: No thanks.
Del: Just a hot dog then.
Neal: I'm kinda picky about what I eat.
Del: Some coffee?
Neal: No.
Del: Milk?
Neal: No.
Del: Soda?
Neal: No.
Del: Tea?
Neal: No
Del: LifeSavers?
Neal: No.
Del: Slurpee?
Neal: Sir - please.
Del: Just let me know. I'm here.
[smiles, shaking his finger at Neal]
Del: I knew I knew ya!
Ok... so here it is.
I have several things to say.
1. Things are great! :)
2. I can't stop listening to Sweet Thing. Awesome. They are playing a show later this month at the historic Horseshoe Tavern here in Toronto. It'll be awesome.
3. I'm moving back to Vancouver.
Boom. Take that.
Most of you probably already know that by now, but for those who don't, there you have it. The cat is out of the bag. Here's a question for you. Why was the cat in the bag to begin with? That seems mighty cruel to me my friend. Did you at least cut some holes in the bag so the little kitty could breathe? Cats have enough shit to worry about without the thought of being suffocated in a freaking plastic bag. Things like..
Dogs.
Fleas.
Getting neutered or spayed.
More dogs.
Fresh kitty litter.
Getting run over by a car.
Attacked by larger and meaner cats.
Sudden loud noises.
So from now on, lets always keep the cat out of the damn bag, ok??
****
Its a close vote right now for this months pole. It was a slow start, but its heating up now. Keep on voting my friends!
****
THE PLAN
Arrive in Victoria a week or two before Dylan and Deanne's Wedding Day on August 1st.
Sublet my sisters apartment for the month of August while she is in Ottawa 'studying'.
Get me own place for September 1st.
Start kicking ass.
Im not sure where I'll end up living, but I am really leaning towards the West End. My sister recently moved there and she loves it. I really do love the appeal of being 15 minutes away from anything. Only problem is the price ranging from 800-1200 and up for a one bedroom. Shitty.
I'll keep you posted on that.
For now, I'm just hanging out. My last day at Work is June 24th. That will give me three weeks to pack up and sell all the shit I dont need or is too expensive to ship. Like my TV. :( I freaking love my TV. But she has to go. Sigh.
CAMERA UPDATE
I got my new 8gb memory card. No go. No workie. Camera is screwie. Fuck meie.
So now my plan is to return to future shop and exchange my camera for another one. They have really jerked me around. I need to wait a few days before I go in, cause if I went in now, I may blow off a little steam. I think it'd go something like this.
Future shop: [cheerfully] Welcome to Future shop, may I help you?
Yes.
How may I help you?
You can start by wiping that fucking dumb-ass smile off your rosy fucking cheeks. Then you can give me a fucking camera, a fucking Sony, a fucking Panasocic, a fucking JVC, a fucking Canon! Four fucking lens and a record button!
I really don't care for the way you're speaking to me.
And I really don't care for the way your company shipped my camera to middle of fucking nowhere with no fucking clue on what the fuck you're talking about. And I really didn't care to fucking ride down here five times on fucking bus, and across the fucking subway to get back here to have you smile in my fucking face. I want a fucking camera, right fucking now.
May I see your camera receipt?
I threw it away.
Oh boy.
Oh boy, what?
You're fucked.
1. Things are great! :)
2. I can't stop listening to Sweet Thing. Awesome. They are playing a show later this month at the historic Horseshoe Tavern here in Toronto. It'll be awesome.
3. I'm moving back to Vancouver.
Boom. Take that.
Most of you probably already know that by now, but for those who don't, there you have it. The cat is out of the bag. Here's a question for you. Why was the cat in the bag to begin with? That seems mighty cruel to me my friend. Did you at least cut some holes in the bag so the little kitty could breathe? Cats have enough shit to worry about without the thought of being suffocated in a freaking plastic bag. Things like..
Dogs.
Fleas.
Getting neutered or spayed.
More dogs.
Fresh kitty litter.
Getting run over by a car.
Attacked by larger and meaner cats.
Sudden loud noises.
So from now on, lets always keep the cat out of the damn bag, ok??
****
Its a close vote right now for this months pole. It was a slow start, but its heating up now. Keep on voting my friends!
****
THE PLAN
Arrive in Victoria a week or two before Dylan and Deanne's Wedding Day on August 1st.
Sublet my sisters apartment for the month of August while she is in Ottawa 'studying'.
Get me own place for September 1st.
Start kicking ass.
Im not sure where I'll end up living, but I am really leaning towards the West End. My sister recently moved there and she loves it. I really do love the appeal of being 15 minutes away from anything. Only problem is the price ranging from 800-1200 and up for a one bedroom. Shitty.
I'll keep you posted on that.
For now, I'm just hanging out. My last day at Work is June 24th. That will give me three weeks to pack up and sell all the shit I dont need or is too expensive to ship. Like my TV. :( I freaking love my TV. But she has to go. Sigh.
CAMERA UPDATE
I got my new 8gb memory card. No go. No workie. Camera is screwie. Fuck meie.
So now my plan is to return to future shop and exchange my camera for another one. They have really jerked me around. I need to wait a few days before I go in, cause if I went in now, I may blow off a little steam. I think it'd go something like this.
Future shop: [cheerfully] Welcome to Future shop, may I help you?
Yes.
How may I help you?
You can start by wiping that fucking dumb-ass smile off your rosy fucking cheeks. Then you can give me a fucking camera, a fucking Sony, a fucking Panasocic, a fucking JVC, a fucking Canon! Four fucking lens and a record button!
I really don't care for the way you're speaking to me.
And I really don't care for the way your company shipped my camera to middle of fucking nowhere with no fucking clue on what the fuck you're talking about. And I really didn't care to fucking ride down here five times on fucking bus, and across the fucking subway to get back here to have you smile in my fucking face. I want a fucking camera, right fucking now.
May I see your camera receipt?
I threw it away.
Oh boy.
Oh boy, what?
You're fucked.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Sweet Thing - Dance Mother
Hey guys, this my friend Morgan's band. They are awesome. The first CD comes out this summer. This is the first single and music video. There a few f bombs mixed in so be warned.
Great video and amazing song. Well done boys!!
Great video and amazing song. Well done boys!!
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