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Hi all,
Unfortunately I have not had enough minutes in the day to update you on my thoughts and findings, but know that at this moment I am in decent health and pleasantly relaxed. In from a run tonight, I'm just catching up on a little news, enjoy some Dylan on the speakers and a crisp glass of the white Burgundy supermarket gem I picked up earlier. I needed a glass of wine tonight. I have not had a night to myself in quite some time, as I've had so many friends crashing on the couch.
A new friend Paul from Ireland crashed here all week, which was a great experience. He was in town for an engineering conference, and at 25 years old, was shortlisted for the best presentation and research paper out of 200 presented over the week. An incredibly smart and inspiring guy, and I look forward to seeing him back in town again soon. He is the only person I've met, other than Uncle John and Jeff, whose travel experiences make me jealous.
Side note: I'm climbing a mountain in the Andes now after hearing one of the best travel adventure stories ever. Thanks Paul; enjoy Aberdeen mate.
And for work, my supposed last week at work has been incredibly hectic, as I mentioned before, I have now become a regular reporter, and am always handed 3 or 4 stories at a time. The week has been a roller coaster of excitement and stress, but a definite experience to learn from. I will be sad to leave, and I imagine some of the team at the paper will say the newsroom is not the same without their quirky Canadian intern.
Although I'm not yet the writer I could be, or even much of a reporter, I'll definitely be remembered for something or other. Jokes, banter and the comical stories that often come from my legendary reporting experiences. I like to have fun, and make even the most mundane stories interesting in some way.
Almost every reporter asked where I found the story about the 'dead' woman which made the front page, and it was quite good when I was presented the first copy to come of the presses in the middle of the newsroom. Haha, nightmare. One day I'll grow out of this shy thing.
During week 1, I thought I was never going to work out at the newspaper. Things gradually got better, although I was caught in the gradual and chaotic restructuring of a major news organization. Work experience indeed. I thought I was going to have a heart attack today considering how fast my beating under the stresses and strains of another day in the newsroom. I can say it was one of my best days at work, however.
I spent the morning in the pouring rain interviewing the minister of health and sport on a famous soccer pitch, and the afternoon calling famous Scottish people to ask them about their favourite books. Calling the Proclaimers in the morning, although Paolo Nutini is busy. I'll just have to try Ewan McGregor instead. Speaking to Alasdair Gray, a legend, about far-out philosophy and classic poetry pretty much made my summer. Right, going to bed. Hope you are all will. I'm pretty sure it's a long weekend, so enjoy that. I'm taking part in the filming of a tv show this weekend, so I'll let you know how that goes.
So, yes, I'll be on YouTube once again this summer. My bid to stay annonymous is sure failing, although of course I would always write ramblings here. At least 11 people read, so.. Right. Go get lost. I'm off to dream land. Much love,
- Daniel C.
i - Beer fest: Would love to be a fly on the table for this one.
ii - I've always told you naps are the best thing ever. More naps in August, yes, more naps. Somebody had to say it: Naps!
iii - I hope to see more rock and less activism. U2, and the agenda that often takes over the stage show.
3 comments:
Fantastic post – you really are a great writer. Glad work has challenged you and treated you well, no doubt you’ll be missed.
On 2-D love in Japan (from the last post) – an eye-opening phenomenon indeed. Almost sad and definitely provoking. The NYTimes did a good job of explaining without passing judgment. The string of comments (that eventually had to be cut off) however, were not as delicate. Makes you think.
On the pervasiveness of porn in society (also from your last post) – well said and well researched. I was mildly surprised when I checked the author’s name at the end – thought the narrative might have come from a female.
On the great Canadian mosaic (from the last post) – does multiculturalism erode our sense of national unity? Sure it’s a point of pride, a well-executed ideal to rally behind, but can difference underpin a sense of national solidarity?
On U2 – awareness is better than ignorance (in the case of the general public)… at least they’re making people think. The debate in this article is a healthy one, though I’m not sure where I stand… They do make incredible music though, and I love that.
On naps. I for sure fall into that “self-proclaimed napper” category. I like the “sleep when you’re tired” philosophy. I’ve been dozing off in DeVille a lot lately, with the paper on my lap in a futile effort to make it look like I’m doing something productive.
Cheers, and keep writing.
Hello Daniel
Really wanted to mark this important weekend to raise a glass or pint to the past few months of your personal journey - wow, you've shared a lot and taken us through the door to your life on the other side of the pond. For sure, no matter where you shall find yourself living, working, travelling or dreaming - your writing will be part of you, as a profession, passion or craft. As for that shy-thing - it's really just a cape that you could swish over one shoulder and go ta-da-i'm here. I'll show you how. Well, Glasgow Gent - it's been a great reading adventure for us and save that Andes mountain story for deVille one afternoon. All the best and best thing is you'll always have another life adventure tucked away, ready to launch. Ciao.
An empty schedule, a new day, a pack, some snacks, a camera. A portfolio stuffed with 100 stories and more, a contact list as long as my arms, a weary head, tired eyes, inspired eyes, watching eyes, listening ears, a moving pen.
Raised a few plastic pints at a rock show at the art school with all the hipsters last night, cheered on the 11 troops with the legions in the pouring rain on another Scottish Saturday. Met knew friends, and didn't think about yesterday or tomorrow.
Life is good, and many journeys ahead. Stories and pictures for all, 50 countries by 30, hands to shake, stories to tell, lives to change, friends to make. Celebrating like I always do. Monday, Wednesday, Sunday, anyday.
Off to bed, more filming for a travel show tomorrow. Thanks for writing. Thanks for sharing. Ciao!
-D on vacation.
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