You know what is stupid about this post?  I had a great idea and some thoughts that we so amazing that the fabric of reality would have bent slightly to make room for the most brilliant ideas ever conceived.  Sadly, this is not the case now since I was distracted reading something mundane (about how to control comment spam on a blog) and have since forgotten what the most amazing idea I had was.  Thankfully, my quick witted self has come up with a back up plan: here are a few shots of the things I have been doing during the Vancouver Olympics.

A very good friend of mine, Lock, dropped in last weekend and we also headed downtown to check out what was going on.  We found out: lines, lines, lines.  Oh, and a zipline too.

I can't believe it.  I just found out that the Bloedel Conservatory here in Vancouver is closing its doors because of alien invasion or something.  Of all the places that are going to CLOSE because of the Olympics - this is one that should have received some money to help maintain and promote it during the city wide event.  I could also say something nasty about the city council but I won't because they are the best we've had in some time - maybe.  Also, if you know me at all, I am not a lover of the 2010 Olympic Games.  As time has gone on and the preparations have mounted, money has been spent and spent and spent, far outside of the budget.  VANOC has also admitted they are way above budget and are now dipping into their emergency fund.  If you live in Vancouver, who know who's pocket that is.  With taxes on the rise because of the games, this is one of those situations where money has not been allocated properly.  Can anyone say athlete's village?

Do you want to help?  Here are some links:

• Friends of the Bloedel
  
• Change Everything
  
• Vancouver Sun
  
• The Globe and Mail
  

Like so many bloggers before me, here is my look back on 2009.  Yes.  2009.  Okay.  Let's get to it!  Any time now.  Fine, now type!  Toss those thoughts onto the screen, my man.  Come on, Shane.  Let's do this thing!  Boo-yah!  Write!

(Chirp.  Chirp.  Chirp.)

2009 has been an odd year.  I have learned much about so many things and I have accomplished many, many things.  I have reached goals I thought I would never achieve.  I have let myself be who I really am.  I have helped others accomplish their goals.  Was this reflected in my blog?  Not so much.  It is a little weird, isn't it?  Or am I just giving some lip service to a sense of guilt I have about not writing on my website as I think I should be. I have thoughts and things to give.  Links to provide.  Pictures to share.  I do it all. 

But this website is neglected.  If it had feelings, I am sure it would look up at me with sad eyes and whisper quietly: why have you abandoned me?  Oh, it breaks the heart.  But it is only a website, isn't it?  Those who only read blogs may think so.  But a blog is different somehow.  Not only are you throwing a bit of writing out into the gray mass that is the Interwebs, but you're displaying a little bit of yourself.  You are opening yourself to complete strangers (no, not you, Mommy!) and websites like that deserve a little more respect.  Not a lot.  Just a little.  That is, of course, if you write posts like I do.

I will always remember 2009 as being one of the worst blogging years to date.  I suppose every year for the last few has been less than stellar in the blogging department. I do recall promising from time to time that I would write more (which I have, just not here) and interact more.  I guess I have done that.  So, what have I done that I haven't posted about on this website?  Let's see:

• Started guitar lessons.
• Have written several books (unpublished as of yet, still shopping them around) of poetry.
• Launched some kick ass websites for clients.
• Read a whole lot.

And I bunch of other things that I haven't written about here.  What I am trying to say is that I have been doing a whole lot.  I just don't understand why I haven't written about them here.  I am a blogger, aren't I?  Shouldn't I be writing here more often?  Am I not a kind of spokesperson?

I shall continue this thought process in my next post.  I shall call that next post: Part II.

I was mentioning a little while ago that the Once More With Feeling episode of Buffy The Vampire Slayer has returned. And, guess what, Hallowe'en is this coming Saturday and you know what that means - if you aren't there, you are totally square and may a vampire sneak into your home and eat your ass off.

Need details? Well, here they are:

Saturday, October 31st, 2009 and
Sunday, November 1st, 2009

The triumphant return of the Buffy Musical screenings - you know, the ones you can SING at, ALONG with everyone else - ONCE MORE, WITH FEELING!!

Pacific Cinematheque 1131 Howe St
DOORS: 12 NOON, SHOW 12:30 PM

You can purchase tickets here!

I also kid you not - they sell out. The two times I have gone tickets were history a few days before, so, don't slack until the day of. If you're going to attend - chop chop - get your tickets now.

Of course, you can also check out the Happy Bats Being There blog for more up to date details should my excitement drag me into the Ninth Level of Hell or something strange like that. Hey, it is Hallowe'en - it could happen.

Looks like Buffy The Vampire Slayer's season six episode Once More, With Feeling is hitting the screen in Vancouver - just in time for Hallowe'en!  I can't believe it but it looks like there hasn't been an event like this since 2007?  Is that right?

Our friends over at Happy Bats Cinema are hosting the event at the Pacific Cinematheque this October 31st and November 1st, 2009.  Both shows are at noon and will feature all kinds hilarity. I got my tickets already.  Have you?

Yes, I am a Joss Whedon nerd and quite proud of it.  You can check out some of my nerdy pics from the last sing along.

One thing I plan on doing is posting photos while I am up here in Whistler. You can find them on my photo blog on my Flickr steam at www.Flickr.com/photos/shanesworld.

UPDATE: Yes, I know, where the hell have I been and what the hell have you been doing talking about posting photos and then not following through?  Good god, man!  Get with the photos!

It has been well over a month since I tinkered around here, but that doesn't mean I haven't been active on the web.  Without further whining and complaining, here are some of those photos I was promising.