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georgekirk @ 2007-04-08T23:19:00

2007-04-09T03:20:22Z

Hey Portland, Oregon...
See you soon!

The joys on institutionalized racism and sexism.

2006-11-29T18:12:40Z

So I was sitting in my kitchen, drinking tea and eating a bagel, when I looked out the window into the classroom next to my apartment building (a Catholic elementary and middle school). At first I was unsure what exactly the children were doing, then I realized that the boys in the class had little paper headbands wrapped their noggins and the girls were wearing funny little white hats. It occurred to me that the class was pretending to be indians and pilgrims (a little late?). Upon closer inspection, the girls were preparing a faux-thanksgiving feast while a group of boys played on the side of the room, often patting their hands over their mouths and dancing awkwardly.

I'd like to shake the hand of that classes teacher and congratulate them for perpetuating racial stereotypes and outdated female gender roles. Great job!

georgekirk @ 2006-10-27T00:50:00

2006-10-27T04:50:28Z

I think I ruined a pretty good thing. Go Kirk!

georgekirk @ 2006-09-10T23:03:00

2006-09-11T03:04:39Z

It's funny how lonely and small large and over-populated cities can make a person feel sometimes.

georgekirk @ 2006-09-02T23:48:00

2006-09-03T03:54:11Z

So I found out someone has a pretty big crish on me. They've been referring to me as "Mister Kitten Face." Is that creepy? I think it sort of is.

If you leave me your address I will send you baked goods in the mail!

georgekirk @ 2006-07-21T11:12:00

2006-07-21T15:13:53Z

http://georgekirk.blogspot.com

georgekirk @ 2006-07-15T16:19:00

2006-07-15T20:22:22Z

Recap of the last month here in the Boston area:
Moved in to my apartment.
Was overheated just about everyday.
Started my new job.
Loved my new job.
Rode my bike.
Got hit by a cop while riding my bike.
Got a new bike.
Registered for classes.
Critcal Massed.
Worked.

It's weird to think that I've been living here for a month already.

georgekirk @ 2006-05-31T19:42:00

2006-06-01T00:11:49Z

I'm such a sap. Sappy saperson. I need to find a way to balance out the sappyness. The whole being lonely thing is taking its toll. EDIT AT 10:30pm: JUST GOT MORE SAPPY.

I had a birthday. Nothing too special. Spent the day collecting goods for my apartment and spending time with my mother. My two special ladies stopped by to have sesame tofu and chocolate-apricot cake.

I'm so excited to move! My new address is:
148 High Street Apt #33
Medford, MA 02155

georgekirk @ 2006-05-25T20:34:00

2006-05-26T00:35:17Z

Ghost Mice's "You Can Count On Me" has become my anthem.

georgekirk @ 2006-05-25T11:10:00

2006-05-25T15:10:55Z

I HAVE A PLACE TO LIVE IN MEDFORD!

georgekirk @ 2006-05-24T11:51:00

2006-05-24T15:52:34Z

"What's a rubber ducky?"
"A product of capitalist imperalism."

georgekirk @ 2006-05-22T23:48:00

2006-05-23T03:54:34Z

I've eaten a lot of cake lately. I blame the stress of finals and apartment hunting.

The hunt may have yielded something positive though. Jennifer and I found 2 places that we both like, one in Medford and one in Somerville. We both like the one in Medford more.

It's looking like I may have 2 jobs lined up. So hopefully I can afford the move.

My birthday is in a week.

One of my kids called me a pedophile today, not knowing what it meant. Then he cried because he thought I was mad at him.

georgekirk @ 2006-05-16T00:05:00

2006-05-16T04:05:34Z

I am no longer a student at the University of New Hampshire.

Things you should do:
Listen to bad folk-punk and think you're changing the world.
Swim in flood water.
Stop washing your hair.
Eat raw vegetables.
Wash your clothes with eco-friendly detergent.
Tell someone you think they're striking.

georgekirk @ 2006-05-14T19:40:00

2006-05-14T23:41:21Z

My state is under water.

I want to start a new life.

georgekirk @ 2006-05-08T23:11:00

2006-05-09T03:14:51Z

I got the new Robot Ate Me record in the mail today. It's really fucking weird. I feel like I'm high.

Apartment seach moves on, getting more and more productive.
Jennifer and I visited what may be my next place of labor. True Ground cafe and coffeeshop in Somerville. It's pretty sweet.

I smell REALLY bad.

georgekirk @ 2006-04-30T14:30:00

2006-04-30T18:33:30Z

This last week I:
FOUND MY CAR WHILE BIKING THROUGH MANCHESTER. It was 3 blocks away from the police station, too. Thanks Manchester PD.
Saw Defiance, Ohio... and got the hots for someone.
Did critcal mass and saw the person I have the hots for.
Hung out with the person I have the hots for outside of an abandoned opera house before going to a party inside said opera house.
Went to NYC for the Protest.
And called apartments with Jen.

SOOOOO BUSY.

georgekirk @ 2006-04-15T20:46:00

2006-04-16T00:47:44Z

Today between 2:30-4:30, my car was stolen from directly in front of The New Hampshire Institute of Art, while I was inside making prints.

Today just got a lot better though, the new Defiance, Ohio record is quite possibly the best thing I've ever heard.

georgekirk @ 2006-04-13T21:55:00

2006-04-14T01:58:07Z

The director of transfer admissions at Lesley College called me four times today to inform me that the admissions board came back with a unanimous decision and that I've been accepted into the Global Studies program. It made me feel good about myself.

Then a kid puked on my shoe.

georgekirk @ 2006-04-09T21:14:00

2006-04-10T01:25:49Z

I now have 5 finished prints for my final project! Only ten more.

Somehow I have to figure out a way to make more money in the next month and half so that I can move in the beginning of summer. I don't know exactly how I'm going to pull it off, but I'll hopefully figure it out. I've applied for a few jobs already, but have not heard back from anyone. The greater Boston YMCA e-mailed me about transferring, and it seems like that's something likely. If worst comes to worst we'll just have to move later on in June or July so that I can work full time here.

I cannot wait until the end of this month.
Thursday is Defiance, Ohio at Harvard.
Friday is Critical Mass.
Saturday is the big protest in NYC.
I don't think I'm going to be doing too much this month in order to save enough money to do all of this and not break the bank. That means no going out for lunch, no shows, no movies, no random trips to Boston (other than to finish my photo project), and no DRIVING.

Also, today is Leigh's birthday. Happy Birthday Leigh.

georgekirk @ 2006-03-22T23:24:00

2006-03-23T04:30:17Z

I'm back in New Hampshire. Portland was fun, as usual. Attended the Northwest Veg fest at which Leigh and I ate some wonderful food, learned about gogi berries, and I fell in love with an event volunteer that gave me orange juice. Saw V for Vendetta. Went to the World Still Says NO to War rally and march. And hung out, a lot.

I got detained and questioned at the Philly airport for 40 minutes. I guess I'm a terrorist. The people that pulled me aside put my film though an x-ray, which ruined it. So now my final project is totally fucked.

Being back here makes me discontent again. But oh well, such is life.

georgekirk @ 2006-03-21T05:07:00

2006-03-21T13:07:23Z

7am flights suck.

georgekirk @ 2006-03-15T14:39:00

2006-03-15T22:43:01Z

A fat orange cat is asleep in my lap.
I'm sitting criss-cross applesauce.
Still tired from travel.
Portland, Oregon.

georgekirk @ 2006-03-10T23:52:00

2006-03-11T05:28:12Z

The Roxy is fucking stupid. $9 for a vodka and ginger ale? Bathroom attendants?
Remind me never to go there again. Ever.
Metric was kind of fucking stupid too. $65 for a hoodie? Thanks.
Heather's not allowed to go to shows anymore; she causes too much trouble.

The other day, one of my kids raised his hand to make a statement and all he said was "Mr. Kirk, you look handsome." It was hilarious. My job is insane when I pull 9 hour shifts. After about the fourth hour the children begin to make crazy.

I'm going to a bike conference thingie on Sunday. It looks fun.

Tuesday I board my plane, heading toward PDX.

georgekirk @ 2006-03-03T23:38:00

2006-03-04T04:46:08Z

Meet my new friend. We'll be hanging out a lot after Sunday.
She's a 98 Cannondale R800, with ITM stem and ITM Super Europa aluminum handlebars/carbon fork. Basically, it's a $3000 bike that I'm buying for $500.

Today was pajama day at work. All the kiddies and teachers were decked out in their best lounge wear and ready to partake in the slumber-party goodness. Bambi II and Madagascar made for a rather easy day.

Heather and I are going to Cambridge tomorrow for my campus tour and interview at Lesley College. We're then getting lunch with Jen, it should be cute. Like us.

I'm leaving for Portland in less than 12 days. I'm going to be broke as all fuck, but it's worth it. I'll just have to try and work as much a possible to boost my saving back up.

georgekirk @ 2006-02-26T22:54:00

2006-02-27T03:54:37Z

Dear George:

Thank you for applying to Emerson College in Political Communication: Leadership, Politics & Social Advocacy. Your application has been submitted and will be processed shortly. You will receive confirmation of your application via mail in a few weeks. We look forward to working with you throughout the admission process.