theoretically.

Specifically and generally, possibly related to politics (small p and big P):

+ Seeing activism like PRRO develop in PEI. The tone and cohesiveness of your action is fantastic. I love you guys and wish I was there to be with you. Stay strong and smart and brave.

+ Lots and lots of great articles on the Toronto budget from both alternative press and the mainstream media*. The awesomeness point I’m making here is that it feels good to know you aren’t alone in your political (and philosophical) beliefs–that at least in a loose sense there’s community support out there. This, I’ve always maintained, is one of the most valuable aspects of participating in protests, demos, advocacy groups, etc. A frequent criticism is “You aren’t changing anything by standing around” (yes I read comments on news articles). My response to that is: even if there is no quantifiable outcome, it makes you strong, keeps you inspired, creates community, and becomes a birthplace of ideas that could lead to policy making/changing, etc. In my ideal world, anyway. As always.

*I decided to edit out links because I’m technically not allowed to comment on this at all. Is this commenting? Probably. Not that anyone is even here.

+ Living in a riding with fantastic representatives at the provincial and federal level. Andrew Cash’s mail outs are the best ones I’ve ever read. Professional but breezy!

+ Getting a seat on the bus in the morning so I can read without looking like I’m on an amusement park ride.

+ Having a pile of zines to read with a cup of hot tea on a gross snowy Toronto evening.

+ Actually I could keep going, but I’ll stop here because I’m boring. Maybe I’ll be back later with something ZANIER.
Just for balance, things that are not awesome:

- I’ve been ignoring federal politics lately, probably because municipal politics have a direct and horrifying effect on my life right now. …Also because the outrage makes for good lunchroom conversation. But seriously, I need someone to give me a good rundown on HoC news.

- Being too scared to buy winter shoes because I might need that money for rent after I possibly lose my job.

- ^ That could be my life forever.

I don’t know, I did advanced math in high school but now I press the calculator button on my keyboard when things get craaaazyyyyy. Even though my brain is mush, I think I can figure out that the posi side is the real hero here. Keepin’ on keepin’ on, etc.