Well Wishes...

by Carmen Cruz

Now while I'm not a fan of pushing any type of religious or political agenda, I want to take a minute to wish NDP leader Jack Layton hugs and health. He's already struggling with prostate cancer and was recently diagnosed with a new type of cancer. He looks so weak and frail, and having seen a family member of mine battle and lose their life to cancer, I can understand what Layton's family must be going through. I felt sick to my stomach when I saw him... all those sad and stressful feelings rushing back to me. It's that gaunt, hollow look, making you a shell of who you used to be. It's heart breaking. Jack says that he's a fighter and is determined to be back to business when parliament starts up again on September 19th.

Even though you'll probably never read this Mr. Layton all I can say is this; Rest. Focus on yourself. This is the only life you've got. Screw the politics. It's time for the REAL fighting and healing to begin... on a truly personal level.
Even though you're not in the rat race, many of us Canadians have still got your back.

Besos,


CC.

Music I'm Loving.

by Carmen Cruz

Here's a list of a few tunes I'm really into right now, both new and old.


The Airborne Toxic Event - All I Ever Wanted ~ I love tunes with strings in them. Plus, this band is awesome, so it's double the goodness.




The Strokes - Reptilia ~ One of my top 10 favourite bands. This song always reminds me of the game 'Garage Band'. I kick ass at the drums. No lie.







                                                       


Vampire Weekend - Oxford Comma ~ Another band on the list of my top 10 favourites of all time. They're brilliant. I had a chance to meet the guys and hang out with them, and I had to bail. It's a long story, but my heart still hurts when I think about it. **sniffle, tear**




Björk - Venus As A Boy ~ Such an amazing tune. I *heart* this crazy lady!   





                                            

                                            


The Vaccines - If You Wanna ~ A total summer time song. Fun!



Artists I just 'don't get' include : Bruno Mars & Foster The People. Seriously. I might half-ass tolerate a tune by Foster, but that's about it. I just don't get the hype.

Besos,

CC.