Real Update

So this is a real update. I know you all love my cut and paste jobbies about what I'm reading that day. But here we go, what's going on with my life for those who cares.

I won the battle with the landlord. The fucking goof didn't even show up for the third hearing that he had adjourned so his case got dropped and mine ended up winning because he wasnt there to defend himself. Not that he had a case anyways. You cant threaten someone with eviction because they wont pay your illegal rent increase. Nor can you demand that roommates be on a lease. And just so everyone is informed: LEASES DO NOT EXPIRE. Once the term of the lease is up, it goes month to month bound to the same articles in the lease, the main one being rent and some other small items.

I urge anyone having landlord problems to organize, educate yourself and fight, fight FIGHT!!! Any information can be checked out on the Landlord and Tenant Board's website: http://www.ltb.gov.on.ca/

Positive as it is to school the landlord, its a sad time at the apartment. Udai and I bid farewell to Mike the Mosher. He's heading back to newcastle to work for the summer. Unsure as to whether or not he'll be back for the fall. With Mike on the injured list, its time to bring up rookie sensation Jason Mansey.

I think this will be a great summer. Ive always enjoyed Jay and everyone speaks highly of the dude. Beers, BBQ and bikerides are what I have envisioned for pretty much the whole summer.

Sarah is also moving in part time. She got a couple of jobs up on Bloor Street. She's going to be serving until she finds a "big girl job". Kinda stoked on this. Shes pretty much over all the time anyways...its just semi-official now. <3 <3 <3

I'm getting more and more involved in my activism. Volunteering and attending meetings and actions seem to be how I'm filling my time when I'm not partying or working. Attended my first CAIA (Coalition Against Israeli Apartheid) meeting. Amazing group. So dynamic and really gung ho. Its a pretty busy time at CAIA right now in preperation for for the 60th anniversry of the Nakba.

Nakba is arabic for catastrophe. 700, 000 Arabs were forced from their homes during the war of independance with the newly formed state of Israel. So coincidentally, its also the 60th anniversary of the creation of the state of Israel. No plans to engage any of the zionists. We've got our shit and they have theirs. Hopefully people realise that international law and the fundamental right of return are paramount issues in peace negotiations.

Two big actions in the month of May. No one is illegal march for immigrant rights on the 3rd. And the march in solidarity for the Palestinian struggle on the 10th. Anyone who can make it out...please do.

I bought a bicycle the other day. Slapped down 350 on a nice hybrid. Seems to ride well. Im going to try biking to work. Itll be good to get excercise on the days when Im working. For some reason I cant motivate myself to hit the gym on the days when I work.

Anyways, this is my attempt at an update. I realised I've lost my flair for writing. I really need to do this on the regular. It helps me pinpoint my thoughts and focus.

Im thinking about taking a university distance education course. Its a toss up with buckling down and trying to buy a house or rent for a longer time but enrich my brain with either: Political Economy, Economics or Political Science. Another one I think would be worth while is Labour History. If I want to get more involved in my union it would be a very effective course.

Speaking of getting involved in my union, I also attended my first meeting. It was kind of dry but I figured I have to start attending them to get my face known. Im going to try and get them to pass resolutions similar to the ones CUPE and CUPW passed in regards to recognizing Israel as an apartheid state and supporting the boycott, divest and sanction campaign.

So I think that about does it. Havent seen some faces in a while. Hopefully going to try and catch up with some people soon. Word.