tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91676892979486991452024-02-06T18:16:29.287-08:00A buen entendedor,pocas palabras bastan.Brevity is the soul of wit.Hanley Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622877762314685316noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167689297948699145.post-15659343861416192752009-06-01T09:16:00.001-07:002009-06-01T09:29:01.767-07:00i am a not very nice personjust though you should know.Hanley Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622877762314685316noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167689297948699145.post-1484438215532722212009-05-18T18:39:00.001-07:002009-05-18T18:40:27.747-07:00twitternot only do i have one . . . but, i'm actually updating. i'm a little disgusted with myself but i am also narcissistic. i'm okay with that, i guess. <br /><br />http://twitter.com/hhmeadHanley Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622877762314685316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167689297948699145.post-48980525605536212702009-03-11T13:20:00.000-07:002009-03-11T13:24:28.536-07:00The Parents Televesion Council is . . .ridic. <br /><br />"Each evening, the PTC records every prime-time program on ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, ITV, UPN, and the WB, as well as original programming on expanded basic cable. The following day, the PTC's team of entertainment analysts watch and transcribe every offensive word, sexual innuendo, and describe sexual activity and violence in detail. The information from the analysts is then fed into ETS." (From their official website)<br /><br />Do you not have anything better to do?? Honestly! I know these parents are worried about the effect tv has on their kids, but really? Change the channel, preach good values . . . if you're raising your kids with a strong moral fibre they'll be able to face the world without breaking. Seeing and dealing with things that make us uncomfortable or contradict what we've been raised to believe is <i>part of life</i>. Growing up in a bubble doesn't prepare you, in any way, for life after casa.Hanley Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622877762314685316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167689297948699145.post-76266255453150943602009-03-06T15:24:00.000-08:002009-03-06T15:26:08.399-08:00Hello againI haven't posted in MONTHS. q extraña.<br /><br />Well, I went to Spain, I came home, went back to school, went back to work. . . now I'm waiting for my grammar class to start . . . ayaiai. . . Life is good. I'm in a pretty good mood today, which is nice. <br /><br />I'm writing again!! Sort of, but anything is better than nothing, yes? yes. <br /><br />Anyways, thought I'd say hello.<br /><br /><br />((P.S. Hello is an AWEsome word.))Hanley Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622877762314685316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167689297948699145.post-96364086707746782008-12-09T08:31:00.001-08:002008-12-09T08:32:41.924-08:00Courtesy of my aunt maryI love this advent message by James d. Digiacomo/America magazine:<br /><br /> <br /><br /> "In the weeks before Cristmas, our society will experience an extraordinary, temporary transformation. People of all faiths and no faith will be reaching out to eachother, renewing friendships, bonding with family, sharing many blessings and trying to help the poor and suffering around the world. It is not all as good as it could be and there will be personal calls to get beyond frantic shopping and put Christ back in Christmas. Despite all our human imperfections, many good things will happen that we can be a part of. We have to be perceptive and alert. God will try to come to each of us in many ways during these next few weeks. He may remind us of someone who used to be a friend until a quarrel or falling out took place a few months or years ago. Would this be the time to forgive or let go of the hurt? Are there Christmas cards or gifts to send to friends or acquaintances that really need our support? <br /><br />Is there a relative that lives in a nursing home I should visit? Excess clothing to give away? These are not all earthshaking inspirations, but they are the stuff of goodness that comes through God's gentle nudging of our hearts and minds. If we are watchful and alert to God's grace, we can help to celebrate the coming of Christ into our world not just as something wonderful that happened a long time ago, but as something that continues on into our future. Jesus the Messiah and Emmanuel, God with us, now and forever! "Hanley Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622877762314685316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167689297948699145.post-6803228983808714372008-12-02T07:57:00.001-08:002008-12-02T08:43:32.604-08:00claire gave me the idea . . .Best way to cheer up on a bummy day (besides running into a tall british boy who you only just met but smiles when he sees you like you're his long lost best friend . . . thanks Dan!)<br /><br />1. Do you like chinese food? i love chinese food. we should get married and have babies. <br /><br />2. How big is your bed? a queen at home home, a full in seattle and a twin here in spain. i'm quite spread out at the moment. <br /><br />3. Is your room clean? not even close<br /><br />4. Laptop or Desktop computer? both. spoiled middle class, i know.<br /><br />5. Favorite comedian? the blue collar crew, mitch hedberg<br /><br />6. Do you smoke? no, i'll shotgun hookah every now and then. <br /><br />7. Does anyone like you? yes<br /><br />9. Sleep with or without clothes on? when i had heating i slept in little or nothing. here:pj pants with sweatpants on top. a long sleeve shirt and my hoodie with the hood up. no joke. <br /><br />11. Who sleeps with you every night? mr froogie and soon eric. <br /><br />12. Do long distance relationships work? yes, they're hard, but yeah, it works out<br /><br />13. How many times have you been pulled over by the police? never<br /><br />14. Pancakes or French Toast? i haven't had either in forever. french toast i think.<br /><br />15. Do you like coffee? can't function without it. <br /><br />16. How do you like your eggs? scrambled with a ton of shit in with them. <br /><br />17. Do you believe in astrology? its fun to think about<br /><br />18. Last person you talked to on the phone? talia, probably. all day every day. <br /><br />19. Last person on your missed call list? eric<br /><br />20. What was the last text message you received? the location of a party from newz. <br /><br />21. McDonalds or Burger King? neither, but mcdonalds. <br /><br />22. Number of pillows? one for between my knees and then the froog-meister<br /><br />23. Last thing you ate? um. cold shepards pie, not nearly as appetizing as it absolutely does not sound. <br /><br />24. Last thing you bought? coffee. . .10 seconds ago<br /><br />25. What are you hearing right now? bob dylan<br /><br />26. Pick a lyric? i dont like your baggy jeans but imma like whats underneath 'em.<br /><br />27. What kind of jelly do you like on your PB & J sandwich? the kind with fruit and seeds in it. <br /><br />28. Can you play pool? nope, but i'm a great entertainment for my friends<br /><br />29. Do you know how to swim? no. i lifeguard, but i've never actually been in the water. thats not like. . . a job requirement or anything, is it?<br /><br />30. Favorite ice cream? coffee<br /><br />31. Do you like maps? yeah, i like really old ones and the ones eric makes. <br /><br />32. Tell me a random fact: the tip of your elbow is called your weenis and its the only place on your body that can't be sexually harrassed<br /><br />34. Ever attend a theme party? i've attended a dozen, at least. they're quite popular here in spain. <br /><br />35. Ever do a keg stand? once. i was dropped. thanks boyfriend. <br /><br />36. Craziest place you've slept after a night of drinking? i want to sleep in a hammock!!! um. a car, with 7 other people. <br /><br />37. What is your favorite season? summer or fall. <br /><br />39. Pick a movie quote: i have a million flight of the conchord quotes in my head. none of them from a movie. um. okay movie go:<br />“They say they're going to repeal Prohibition. What will you do then?”<br />“I think I'll have a drink.”<br /><br />41. What is your favorite hangout? Bhopal followed by Nahu followed by my apartment in bellingham which no está aquí<br /><br />44. Last time you laughed at something stupid? a guy farted really loud as he passed us in the street. yes, i am four. <br /><br />45. What time did you wake up this morning? 11:15am<br /><br />46. Wake up next to anyone? FROOG<br /><br />47. Best thing about winter? this winter - SEEING ERIC. but actually, thanksgiving (and don't give me that it's the fall bitches. because, hello, i am freeeezing. might as well be february.)<br /><br />48. Name a couple of favorite colors: green, any color or a really good blue. <br /><br />49. How old are you? 21 going on 35<br /><br />50. What month is your birthday in? June. <br /><br />51. Do you think pirates are cool or overrated? cool.<br /><br />52. Favorite Dave Matthews Band song (if you have one?) i don't have one.<br /><br />53. What are you doing this weekend? going to prague with tailsHanley Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622877762314685316noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167689297948699145.post-91156671527810721662008-12-02T07:54:00.001-08:002008-12-02T07:55:18.585-08:00Cádiz . . .is bitching cold. <br /><br />I'm leaving for Prague tomorrow (what the fuck, i know.) It's breaking the bank but you're only young and in europe once. I'm excited. <br /><br />Eric comes in t-minus 2 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm trying not to count the days . . .Hanley Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622877762314685316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167689297948699145.post-6126999774216623282008-11-17T05:05:00.000-08:002008-11-17T05:08:09.751-08:00Estoy confusada. . .I want all of you to come here. I want you to bring with you : spicy salsa and good mexican food, good beer and egyptian rat screw, good fashion and cheap stores (como old navy). Bring with you tolerance and intelligence and a strong US Dollar. Bring mountains and lakes and clean sidewalks. Bring trained dogs and bigger homes and central heating. Bring carpet. Bring anything you might miss but come. <br /><br />I miss you, but I don't want to leave.Hanley Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622877762314685316noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167689297948699145.post-2680909349567525122008-11-11T08:33:00.001-08:002008-11-11T08:33:44.806-08:00New Zealand seems fun . . .Let's hope this writing thing works out. <br /><br />I am not disciplined enough for school.Hanley Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622877762314685316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167689297948699145.post-1471785855156889072008-11-10T01:28:00.001-08:002008-11-10T01:29:49.631-08:00CenaI cooked dinner last night and it was fantastic.<br /><br />Also, it was eye opening. <br /><br />I can't wait to go home. I have a life I miss and I want to live it again. <br /><br />Sometimes, I think, learning spanish isn't worth all <i>this</i> . . .Hanley Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622877762314685316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167689297948699145.post-8772422498274805792008-11-08T09:04:00.001-08:002008-11-08T09:04:48.026-08:00advice (question mark)i am finito with unsolicited advice.<br /><br />it's my life.<br /><br />please and thank you.Hanley Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622877762314685316noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167689297948699145.post-11732151054233983742008-11-05T03:05:00.000-08:002008-11-05T03:06:04.074-08:00Yo estoy contenta.<center>We won. </center>Hanley Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622877762314685316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167689297948699145.post-3199053525075699442008-10-21T08:05:00.000-07:002008-10-21T08:17:15.312-07:00Spain so far . . .The internet thing is tough, but oh well. <br /><br />I have been traveling a lot and keeping a personal journal so that I won't forget my fantastic stories. One of these days I will post my adventures here for you to read. <br /><br />Mini-update. <br /><br />A lot of people are frustrated with their experience in Cádiz and I am tempted to be too, but, I'm fighting the urge and so far enjoying my time. It's really tough to speak Spanish here. The Gaditano accent is extremely intense and difficult to decipher and in general Gaditano's (who don't speak english) are quick to dismiss a foreign speaker. I also get really nervous speaking because the other people in my program have so much more confidence than me. Still, I think I'm learning. <br /><br />Last night I went out to this bar Bhopal with my friend Talia. We were the only two people in the bar all night and we spoke Spanish with the bartender's for four hours. Andrea is an Italian-Stallion with a goofy laugh and Tim is a smooth-talking frenchman. They both speak nearly fluent Spanish and it was fun chatting with them. I got a little frustrated because I have a hard time with genders and my friend kept calling me on it. I just have to remind myself that practice makes perfect. <br /><br />Also. American's have a horrible Spanish accent and we are called on it each and every day.Hanley Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622877762314685316noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167689297948699145.post-75766540261577046972008-09-05T04:43:00.000-07:002008-09-05T04:47:49.810-07:00no internetPOBRECITA = me. <br /><br />I don't have internet and it's killing me to be so out of touch but when I start at the Uni in a week I'll have internet for a few hours everyday and I will be more on top of my intouch - ness.<br /><br />Everything is great here, i'm having a little trouble making friends but that's to be expected (I don't dance or get blitzed every night).<br /><br />Katie is a good resource, i love having her here, but i definitely need to get over my quiet-ness. I went out one night and inevitably led a guy on (i'm not sure how) i think the booze made him see things that weren't happening.<br /><br />Also, I was an "American Bitch" to some irish-men. They were way to touchy feely and kept saying "luck of the irish" and trying to get in everybody's pants, up everybody's skirt. I was not impressed.<br /><br /><br />Anyways. Ciao Bellos, I miss you.Hanley Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622877762314685316noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167689297948699145.post-79888220370833942412008-08-27T01:57:00.001-07:002008-08-27T01:58:59.972-07:00SpainI will write a comprehensive post with pictures . . . soon.<br /><br />I only have a few minutes right now. <br /><br />Already, I'm feeling like I'm missing out on things back home. It's not depressing . . . yet . . . but still. People are hooking up, breaking up and I'm not there - it's all coming to me second hand.<br /><br />C'est la vie. <br /><br />Miss you all!Hanley Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622877762314685316noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167689297948699145.post-75572393544986589422008-08-21T03:18:00.000-07:002008-08-21T03:26:22.179-07:00Volvo Factory, Gothenburg, SwedenI'm typing from a computer inside the Volvo Factory in Gothenburg. It's huge . . . we're about to take a tour - I wouldn't be surprised if we get lost.<br /><br />Gothenburg is amazing. Driving in from the airport it looks just like the road to Bellingham, a twisting road cut from bedrock. The city pops up behind an ancient, wooden, amusement park. It is a mix of old 15th century architecture and modern ikea-esque buildings. Our hotel was of the latter sort but comfortable. Our first night it rained! It reminds me very much of Seattle, the trees, the weather, even the dour-it's-august-and-50degrees-out expression on everyone's face. <br /><br />We're leaving tonight on a ferry which will cross the Baltic Sea and take us into Kiel. I haven't heard much English lately, though everyone speaks it when prompted. It's a little refreshing to have your language be in the minority but also a little disconcerting. They aren't kidding around here in Sweden, <I>none</I> of the street signs even resemble english.<br /><br />I will post pictures soon.Hanley Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622877762314685316noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167689297948699145.post-3565095794658832632008-08-19T11:24:00.000-07:002008-08-19T11:27:25.996-07:00gone, baby, goneI leave in t-minus 6 hours. <br /><br />I have skype. I have e-mail. I have this. I won't drift away into nothingness, I promise.Hanley Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622877762314685316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167689297948699145.post-7452568154471352372008-08-11T10:47:00.000-07:002008-08-12T08:02:39.450-07:00russia fighting in georgiaThe following is a real conversation that actually took place ten minutes ago with . . . My Boss(ish).<br /><br /><b>Elise</b> "Hanley, what's this about Russia invading a major city in Georgia?"<br /><br /><b>Me</b> "Well . . . there at war. Where were you this weekend?"<br /><br /><b>Elise</b> "Watching the olympics."<br /><br /><b>Me</b> "They announced it during the Olympics."<br /><br /><b>Elise</b> "WHAT? I heard NOTHING about this. Well, I slept through some of it. . . so what is Bush doing?"<br /><br /><b>Me</b> "Staying out of it, I think."<br /><br /><b>Elise</b> "What city did they invade?"<br /><br /><b>Me</b> "I'm not sure."<br /><br /><b>Elise</b> "Savannah or Atlanta?"<br /><br /><b>Me</b> "Um." (Laughter).<br /><br /><b>Elise</b> "Well?"<br /><br /><b>Me</b> "Elise, Russia didn't invade <i>our</i> Georgia."<br /><br /><b>Elise</b> "They didn't?"<br /><br /><b>Me</b> "Um. No. Russia is not currently at war with the United States."<br /><br /><b>Elise</b> "Right, just Georgia."<br /><br /><b>Me</b> "The country Georgia."<br /><br /><b>Elise</b> "Right."<br /><br /><b>Me</b> "Which is not a southern US state."<br /><br /><b>Elise</b> "It isn't?"<br /><br /><b>Me</b> "Are you serious?"<br /><br /><b>Elise</b> "Yeah . . ."<br /><br /><b>Me</b> "States are not countries. . ."<br /><br /><b>Elise</b> "Right . . . OH. So there's a country named Georgia <i>and</i> a state named Georgia?"<br /><br /><b>Me</b> "Yes."<br /><br /><b>Elise</b> "So Russia's at war with . . ."<br /><br /><b>Me</b> "The country."<br /><br /><b>Elise</b> "Oh."<br /><br /><br /><br />Yes, she does have a master's in Organizational Psychology. . .<br /><br />I feel a little bit like Christopher Robin speaking to Pooh about Heffalumps and Woozles. <br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhewkUIoYSkfya19vjaa4dyA9TEZ6oaL5256vcvdu9DfDkWRXsWcYLNXHhFTSqjJi9f_-lXS8jSoMJtyQuBJg98g6mZwIqSQFjsDs_K6RVLRoO5iqMFkliKmBOgs-CG4bFVgrGi5zgT9lQ/s1600-h/poohbear.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhewkUIoYSkfya19vjaa4dyA9TEZ6oaL5256vcvdu9DfDkWRXsWcYLNXHhFTSqjJi9f_-lXS8jSoMJtyQuBJg98g6mZwIqSQFjsDs_K6RVLRoO5iqMFkliKmBOgs-CG4bFVgrGi5zgT9lQ/s320/poohbear.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233321228215014610" /></a> </center>Hanley Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622877762314685316noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167689297948699145.post-37992637254537004062008-08-08T08:18:00.001-07:002008-08-08T08:28:51.625-07:00frustrationI think being frustrated is the worst emotion for me, there is something so bottled about it . . . I can feel it like a stone in the pit of my stomach, it's horrible.<br /><br />I got in the weirdest argument with my dad this morning.<br /><br />We were looking at a magazing about Quebec and I said "This picture is really cool." And he said, "Oh, is that Ottawa?" And I kind of laughed and said "Dad, come one, Ottawa isn't in Quebec. Canadian's hate Quebec, their capital is NOT in Quebec." Etc, Etc. <br /><br />So he says, I kid you not, "A million dollars it's in Quebec."<br /><br />So in the air I draw Quebec (the province) and say Ottawa is right here across the river on the bottom (which it is) but then I screwed up I said that the province next to Quebec was Alberta when I meant Ontario. But the gist of it, that Ottawa was right <i>next</i> to Quebec name of the province be damned.<br /><br />Well my Dad refused to be wrong. He says "Well I was a hell of a lot closer than you, you were off by a thousand miles."<br /><br />"No, I said it was right next to Quebec I just switched the name of provinces."<br /><br />"You might have said in that little head of yours that they were right . . ."<br /><br />Basically he pretended that he was right even though the whole conversation . . . I <i>know</i> it's petty but I'm still so freaking upset about it. I don't even know why. I think because, since only the two of us were there, his reality <i>was</i> reality. There was no one to dispute, no referee. <br /><br />That's what my life needs.<br /><br />A plutonic referee.<br /><br />Basically. I fucking know my Canadian geography, okay? Okay.<br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifCDbi-KvImwR2qcANehVheDt4IryEk0zVi7I1TAYQqsVfzkZ7WHgPztf7saZdq7cfQgHPEDqqbeFpYrwNNhpM4o97mZ8o57nhX7VtGFobHB5ssrjqxoBDItIlsQAQWxeLDTzTyw8Aj3I/s1600-h/letitallgo.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifCDbi-KvImwR2qcANehVheDt4IryEk0zVi7I1TAYQqsVfzkZ7WHgPztf7saZdq7cfQgHPEDqqbeFpYrwNNhpM4o97mZ8o57nhX7VtGFobHB5ssrjqxoBDItIlsQAQWxeLDTzTyw8Aj3I/s320/letitallgo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232168739894906130" /></a><br /><br />I could do without the writing, but the picture is pretty poignant.</center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizcoK6Xvr4AwQl-9V7HDpEzbRUbpH99_r4xDczTzQkk458hJ1k-QSOiTNGXluo4glnlpTaOU3jbF4QZEKioYOY1BiInpFHtjYzjNMUXWl9O3NIdtgADZ0tW1oyWj0fhi0maGDV4T8Fr9s/s1600-h/grammar.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizcoK6Xvr4AwQl-9V7HDpEzbRUbpH99_r4xDczTzQkk458hJ1k-QSOiTNGXluo4glnlpTaOU3jbF4QZEKioYOY1BiInpFHtjYzjNMUXWl9O3NIdtgADZ0tW1oyWj0fhi0maGDV4T8Fr9s/s320/grammar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232168742091071570" /></a><br /><br />It's true. I will. Forever.</center>Hanley Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622877762314685316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167689297948699145.post-89898213327196191212008-08-05T14:49:00.000-07:002008-08-05T14:51:00.837-07:00winning at solitaireI just won (finally) at Spider solitaire . . . on <i>medium</i>.<br /><br />It's weird how the simplest things can make your life. <br /><br /><3Hanley Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622877762314685316noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167689297948699145.post-22058348076491405292008-07-28T14:57:00.000-07:002008-07-28T14:58:38.881-07:00adolph of castroYes I do realize that my street is very anti-humanitarian and I am well aware that most mail going to this address will be stripped searched in customs but c'est la vie. <br /><br />:)Hanley Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622877762314685316noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167689297948699145.post-62232336520686377792008-07-28T10:01:00.000-07:002008-12-09T00:34:43.933-08:00exciting newsWe're just a few weeks away from this becoming the travel blog I've always wanted it to be. <br /><br />On August 19th I am leaving Seattle behind for 5 and a half months during which time I will visit the following countries:<br /><br />Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, France, Morroco, Gibraltar, Switzerland, Italy, Germany and maybe even Portugal. <br /><br />For 4 and a half of those months I will be <i>living</i> in Cádiz, Spain. <br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmwmMZigjwlkV4lUiVWymZAQ9X6TMM-sMNy9DxHU3aOt6LjgXYVA7TjUmTNM0MGovYaZXwIBV7YbKYTlgqV56fezKkmVc7KoyppVkj6cjIw6n9AzzITHY4GS9cq5xjfehTK4WEgZIffgw/s1600-h/cadiz.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmwmMZigjwlkV4lUiVWymZAQ9X6TMM-sMNy9DxHU3aOt6LjgXYVA7TjUmTNM0MGovYaZXwIBV7YbKYTlgqV56fezKkmVc7KoyppVkj6cjIw6n9AzzITHY4GS9cq5xjfehTK4WEgZIffgw/s320/cadiz.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228113152671857282" /></a></center><br /><br />But this isn't news, you say? And I counter . . .<br /><br />The news is - I finally have my address!!!!! <br /><br /><center>Adolfo de Castro nº 6, bajo C<br />11003 Cádiz<br /><small>GoogleEarth that shizz, yo.</small></center><br /><br />This is what my neighborhood looks like.<br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioNL5YncFISXGQim8p1DDc4YPA5meaa_q57kx5hdG4gtPgViSfpjNvbvhDqWnEE7lx7SeL0nJ_L1ICOsLV3fxBaSeqGd8CxCke6520_5TfE4gU-G_PK6V3AXBJ0qE9femBdM2QrpE2nZ8/s1600-h/apartmentnearplace.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioNL5YncFISXGQim8p1DDc4YPA5meaa_q57kx5hdG4gtPgViSfpjNvbvhDqWnEE7lx7SeL0nJ_L1ICOsLV3fxBaSeqGd8CxCke6520_5TfE4gU-G_PK6V3AXBJ0qE9femBdM2QrpE2nZ8/s320/apartmentnearplace.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228116084269323874" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3_vTvkY7h1xfVT5jh-e48kjf1zYCYwSJCZO1kEJKhRhRDEUpFQH5nNulQcVd2Qz0nbPGB_R_zRbUexrYJSfkBj9XZ-rkprCxloPhnfsDgT9PKqv89zexXAAKgT7l5RV69DtnsGNVucYI/s1600-h/church.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3_vTvkY7h1xfVT5jh-e48kjf1zYCYwSJCZO1kEJKhRhRDEUpFQH5nNulQcVd2Qz0nbPGB_R_zRbUexrYJSfkBj9XZ-rkprCxloPhnfsDgT9PKqv89zexXAAKgT7l5RV69DtnsGNVucYI/s320/church.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228116080323671906" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis11TRgTvVHEzXJdiWB3q-Y1DOVSXAZU0JB7hyphenhyphenXHW9ckEz4t_PHMV4tWzU9ypdE17eJhVXyNWBS9Ol7b78Mm5DOW0vXWrVxsxPbiDFn4QWBBNlujoJzGddwPR18u0eEmhw6vklBP59Whs/s1600-h/churchnearhouse.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis11TRgTvVHEzXJdiWB3q-Y1DOVSXAZU0JB7hyphenhyphenXHW9ckEz4t_PHMV4tWzU9ypdE17eJhVXyNWBS9Ol7b78Mm5DOW0vXWrVxsxPbiDFn4QWBBNlujoJzGddwPR18u0eEmhw6vklBP59Whs/s320/churchnearhouse.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228116087312886146" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAUeM-WWpxRpO9P1r_XY4spoTR0jNXAfDrkui_uHNbq1kSn7Mhz4zEyYLwvB4YsPymWBuuVARYmPCAKioBVFehfzO79cvQ16ZbjK0ppEtPIHIO9dDgkNGIU0yA2ypGhYI35gaCLSMSkGM/s1600-h/fountain.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAUeM-WWpxRpO9P1r_XY4spoTR0jNXAfDrkui_uHNbq1kSn7Mhz4zEyYLwvB4YsPymWBuuVARYmPCAKioBVFehfzO79cvQ16ZbjK0ppEtPIHIO9dDgkNGIU0yA2ypGhYI35gaCLSMSkGM/s320/fountain.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228116091119988674" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQxiY-ZHXOjimE00iv9lSnFIhBaCcYhyoEZRcIn5_iVNVnwfRd0-DWO08Juj0ks0JykQPSdAj56Iqk1NTZMDP6vvLHXW6iKss2W-q7pBDAkdWHIEodM7V2dK0RxvINZWxYVXbv6paXujQ/s1600-h/thebeach.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQxiY-ZHXOjimE00iv9lSnFIhBaCcYhyoEZRcIn5_iVNVnwfRd0-DWO08Juj0ks0JykQPSdAj56Iqk1NTZMDP6vvLHXW6iKss2W-q7pBDAkdWHIEodM7V2dK0RxvINZWxYVXbv6paXujQ/s320/thebeach.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228116091689457954" /></a></center><br /><br />I'm so excited I could spit. <br /><br />Ps. Who invented <i>that</i> saying?Hanley Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622877762314685316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167689297948699145.post-73390529045993528922008-07-25T13:04:00.000-07:002008-07-25T13:10:16.292-07:00In BrugesI saw <a href="http://pocas-palabras-bastan.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2008-06-23T11%3A52%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=5">In Bruges <i>again</i></a> last night. It's still fantastic and wonderful and politically incorrect and hilarious. <br /><br />Please, please, please go see it if you haven't yet. Or borrow it from me, I totally own it. <br /><br />I've been shopping for Europe which is kind of annoying because I'm super worried about money but also I really want some cute things to wear in Europe (who doesn't?)Hanley Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622877762314685316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167689297948699145.post-68748409122814824942008-07-24T09:40:00.000-07:002008-07-24T09:52:44.096-07:00Southworth on coming out . . . <br /><br />Southworth says, “This has been a long time coming. I’m in a place where I’m at peace with my faith, friends, family and more importantly myself. I know this will end my career in Christian television, but I must now live my life openly and honestly with everyone. This is my reason for doing this.”<br /><br />The Remix is seen in more than 128 million homes worldwide. The show is in syndication and averages more than 200,000 viewers weekly.<br /><br />Southworth has risen to fame in the Christian world and has been featured in different national publications, such as Charisma Magazine and many other religious media outlets.<br /><br />Southworth adds, “I know I will be cut off from many within the Christian community, and if so, then <b>they didn’t get the point of the life of Christ</b>. I believe by me living my life honestly and authentically now, I am able to be a better person and a better Christian. We all know there are so many other gay people in the Christian industry; they’re just all scared. I was scared, but now I’m no longer afraid."<br /><br />(Reproduced without permission)<br /><br />Anyways, I think Southworth has some freaking amazing things to say. <br /><br />Go cultural christianity, you can do it.Hanley Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622877762314685316noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167689297948699145.post-65720250101727939762008-07-22T08:16:00.000-07:002008-12-09T00:34:44.175-08:00Song of the DayUm, yes. <a href= "http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4703895">Ed Harcourt</a> <i>is</i> NPR's choice for song of the day. <br /><br />Click <a href= "http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4703895">here</a> for a chance to listen to his song <a href= "http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4703895">You Only Call Me When You're Drunk</a>.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Py_nyDVAmhEcocAdVFVvlAs2f_Bq5PGukPWkVcCw75ErGX-KRHdwlO5Id-lPs_3ldwI0_rqGEo0Oaa7KGekdrAtqER2vphIMySl41CTpcJ_6kp5_jJEmwDfWQ30-KWf7FVtERwfSSx4/s1600-h/53386531-01.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Py_nyDVAmhEcocAdVFVvlAs2f_Bq5PGukPWkVcCw75ErGX-KRHdwlO5Id-lPs_3ldwI0_rqGEo0Oaa7KGekdrAtqER2vphIMySl41CTpcJ_6kp5_jJEmwDfWQ30-KWf7FVtERwfSSx4/s320/53386531-01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225962779907814738" /></a><br />Consider it an early form of promotion.</center>Hanley Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622877762314685316noreply@blogger.com1