Brandon!! Holy sheep defecation you've been busy!! I haven't read your journal in a long while, mostly cuz i just would click on friends posts and get a whole bunch from all of two people who update 4 times a day, but my gods you've done so much!

I'm sorry to hear about all your family troubles. Honestly, that's really harsh and I wish I'd known about it as it happened so I could've done something supportive and comforting but I failed you. So I'm sorry and I hope things are looking up for the Yan clan. (I promise to never again put those two words side by side)

Also, Europe sounded like much fun! I be very jealous.

Also also, since I didn't speak to you much during election time, I agree with the Harper vs the arts article you posted. In fact I rather enjoyed reading it and shall pass it on to those who may benefit from the reading. I have to say though Vancouver severely disappointed me by proving that they've all but given up on democracy with the ludicrously low voter turn out. Although I guess it's arguable it's a lack of faith in the available leaders *cough*Harper!*cough* but all the same, this city could've changed things and didn't.

And so for now that's all. I'll be checking back more often now, since I know there're things to read. See you sometime maybe!