Thirtyeight

So the hilarity of our housemates continues--

Sean and Micheal, two opionated fast spoken whitty men who seem to have imense enthusiasm for renovating.

I walked upstairs not to long ago into a heated debate as to who would win a race out of Superman or The Flash. Havig such evidence as "superman flew to Kryptonite so he is obviously faster than the speed of light, so he would win for sure!" i knew i was well out of my depth to contribute.

Other conversations arise over and over-- like the development of the kitchen- The new "focet", the island bench construction and the moving of the stove. Who knew how many conversations could be had on such matters. We left the house on Saturday at a reasonable hour on "moving stove day" just as they were drilling through floorboards, only to return once it was pitch dark. There was no power and the boys had managed to drill 5 large holes through the floorboards. We thought we would leave them quitely to it..

The University has big precast concrete studios that initially feel cold, but once you settle in for the third 5 hour studio session for that week, the studios takes on a rather 'second home' type feel. There is stuff everywhere and you never know what you are going to find once you walk through the doors in the mornings, an addition of a couch, discarded christmas trees - the school is your oyster. The Studio is set up completely differently from UniSA, each person has there own space which consists of a Giant drawing table, a locker which doubles as a large desk and a stool. Though most people tend to also have lamps, posters, photos, arm chairs, milk crates, blankets, sleeping bags, extra tables.. it is really their first home, not the second.

I was talking to one guy who I sit next to, and he was telling me how he comes in everyday as its easier that way rather than having a day off and trying to get into the momentum again. yer. these guys are intense... When I was being given a guided tour I was shown the warmest place in the school to sleep- over the heating vents in the halls, though I was warned to put a blanket under my face as not to risk getting squares burned into my cheeks from the grates.

But nontheless the subjects are interesting and the Studio tutors a bit to nice. I get asked more about Sean Godsell and the Opera house more than my designs. Though hopefully that will wear off with the 15 hours of mandatory studio (in Studio.. doing actual work) we have each week..

Thirtyone

So its been a damn long time since our last post and we apologise..

so much has happened- its 2010 now.. and we have been in ol' Ottawa town for a month today! one month down. By saying that it's not said we're counting the days 'til we leave. We like it here, lots, but OH DEAR we also miss Adelaide (and Sweden..)

New years we trecked to Montreal to a seedy little hostel (stained sheets and all..) to celebrat the coming of the new year. We ended up in a pretty amazing bar/club that conveniently had an open tab until almost midnight. Twas a lovely evening of dancing, drinking, singing, nipping and one yelled conversation - That turned dramaticly in the end to coat check hounding, worrying, one bitch slap, snow and tears. However, all is made better over greasy kebabs-- in the most classy of ways!

But i must say-- the crit for Montreal- a lovely city, beautiful, cozy, damn fine people (but not as damn fine as in Toronto - T adds), and much more french than anticipated. We shall be back.

Other than that we have continued to explore Ottawas Galleries and canals- of which we are assured shall be open for ice skating soon. The biggest news however is that we have started uni at Carletons Azrelie School of Architecture and Design. and so far it has been great- the people are unbelievebly friendly to the point that some people seemed genuinely sad when we had to switch from thier class to another.. odd, but lovely nontheless.