"Did you want me for forever for those three days?" - Tomatoes and Basil Dish

I’m still not sure what I think of this blogging thing. But I guess I must see more positives than negatives at the moment (as is evident by this entry). Writing is constructed for an audience; however the problem with blogging is that there can be too many variations of audience and not enough voices. Or perhaps too many voices. Trying to speak to individuals, when perhaps a phone call or a visit would actually be a more successful level of commitment and expression. In one sense it is an incredibly private experience (which almost becomes arrogant due to the medium for which it is published) and on the other hand it is an incredibly open experience in which you let others into your thoughts and ideas on a controlled yet passive level. All this aside; the word ‘blog’ just sounds fucking stupid.

Poem: I promised Amy a poem this week. There are a great number of stories that will never be told. Is this the greatest tragedy of all? I wrote this over the past few months. Still in draft stages.

Untitled – for Amy

 

The curtains are being drawn now

The sun has surrendered

Your crimson face needs rest

Time is not your choice

Nor is it with me

The curtains are being drawn now

For both of us need rest

And have suffered fools too lightly

Songs/Artists of the week:

 

Shirley Bassey – Because she is amazing!

Damien Leith – Come to Me

Eric Hutchinson – Supporting Jason Mraz here in Sydney 15^th April

Powderfinger – Album: Dream Days at Hotel Existence (sounds like a bit of a rip from the Eagles?) particularly Nobody Sees, Wishing on the Same Moon and Whatever makes you Happy from the album Odyssey Number Five.

The Whitlams – There’s No-one

 

The Films that I can’t afford but have seen in the past week:

 

Changeling – Definitely see this!

W. – Fishing for the moon in the water. I had no idea what to expect from this film but I liked this quote which I assume relates to the strikes between illusion and reality and perception.

 

The Reader & Revolutionary Road – Definitely encapsulates the following: Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. I love when films challenge the belief you are special/unique/destined for greatness/ somehow different from the status quo and if indeed this is what we want/need/are prepared for. Is it the fool and the insane that only have such clarity of mind?

Doubt – “Certainty is an emotion, it is not a fact.” Merryl Streep and Hoffman were amazing even if the film was more conceptually driven than plot driven.

My wonderful friend from home visited me from Brisbane this weekend and we had a brief yet fabulous time. I love it when you find those friendships that live outside time and distance simply because you care about each other. We saw “He’s just not that into you” – unfortunately (although perhaps not surprisingly) I didn’t learn much from this film. Later that evening we headed out to a champagne-filled evening at Opera Bar looking out over Sydney Harbour. At that moment the world was simply wonderful!

I wanted to post Marybeth’s recipe too. It was lovely to hear from you MB!

Tomatoes and Basil Dish – SUPER EASY STYLE:

 

This is yummy but requires a couple things from the store:

 

1. Tomatoes – really fresh preferred – 2-3
2. Basil leaves – 3 leaves or so
3. Mozzarella cheese – cubed or sliced or pre-made balls
4. Olive oil (preferably higher purity virgin olive oil - the dipping kind – not the cooking kind)

 

 

Cut up the tomatoes in half circle slices.  

Chop up the basil or tear off small pieces. 

Add about a tablespoon of olive oil and mix the basil leaves and tomatoes. 

Put this mix on a plate with some cheese slices.
EAT- yummy!!!

 

You can also dip with some bread or chips. You can add avocado to it too!