R.I.P. Marjorie Raymond (1996-2011)

As most people living in Quebec already know, a 15 year-old girl named Marjorie Raymond committed suicide two weeks ago because she was being bullied at school and outside of it on a daily basis and this, even during the weekend.. I know it's been two weeks and I haven't talked about it well I just didn't have time but I wish to make up for it with this article.

I couldn't explain how saddened I was to hear that story as I know how it hurts to be bullied and how miserable you feel deep inside. It seems like in her case, she had been bullied by a group of girls for the last three years. She feared and hated school so much due to that suffering that she failed to complete her second year of High School.

Marjorie lived with her mother and younger sister in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts in Gaspésie, Quebec. She had been raised in Granby, QC until her family decided to move to that remote area in Northeast Quebec. 

Marjorie was said to be a good student and to have a close and respectful relationship with her mother which is the reason why the latter told the authorities that she had been suspected to be the cause of Marjorie's high absenteeism at her High School. In fact, her mother reports that she tried to skip school as often as she could in order to avoid being taunted and teased by the group of girls that wouldn't leave her alone.

Her mother also claimed that the other girls were kind of jealous of her as she was good-looking, sociable and had previously had academic success. The mother deplored that the school's direction even went on to tell her that it was her fault if she was good-looking! 

New Artwork by Michael Breyette

Ah Michael Breyette! I think I told you about how much I worship him hein?! Well turns out that Mr. Breyette surpassed himself just recently with his new Artwork entitled "Fountain of Youth". Most of the time, I like his work, concepts, ideas and creative directions but some other times, I'm a bit disappointed by it. Just like any other artist, he's got some admirable work and some less exciting ones. But let's be honest: Breyette is the master of oil pastel and homoerotic Art. He's an LGBT hero!

"Fountain of Youth" is incredibly endearing and inspiring to me; not only because the beefy grey-haired man depicted on the photo is really hot 'n sexy but also because the concept of growing older but staying sexy is really important to me. My goal is to reach the '60s and still be fuckable. I don't want people to look at me and be like "eww what an old bag" ya know?! I want people to like "ouhlala school me daddy"!!! By this I also mean that I'd like to stay in shape, avoid wrinkles and love handles, keep my goddamn hair that's already starting to thinnen and keep meine Deutsche Wurst fat, active and ready to pop tha jam! 

The hot man on the painting is seen bathing in what implicitly represents the so-called "Foutain of Youth" that is legendary for supposedly having the power to rejuvenate one's body, mind and soul. By body we also talk about face and hands lol! 

I'm always very eager and interested to read Breyette's comments and quotes regarding his latest work, here is his attached text:

 Immersed in the calm serenity of an oasis, the cool clear water like silk upon the skin, the air is fresh and alive and within you you feel an inner peace and joy. The bounty of nature provides all the nutrients for the body and tranquility rejuvenates the mind. You've found your fountain of youth.

The desire to retain or regain ones youth is nothing new. Even centuries before Ponce de Leon went searching for it in 1513 there have been myths about a magical fountain with rejuvenating powers. Today we use chemicals and lasers to burn our skin, and inject stuff into our faces, but perhaps the answer is simply in natural and nutrient rich foods, being in harmony with nature and seeing life as an adventure to be enjoyed not a battle or a race to be won. If you're racing through it, you're gonna miss a lot and just end up tired and gasping for breath at the end.

So inspiring and mesmerizing! Posted below are close snapshots of his work and the entire picture. Enjoy!!!
 

Song of the Week (May 8th to May 15th)

Can you believe I'm posting this an hour and a half in advance?! That's crazy right?! It's pretty much the first time it happens and there are reasons for that!

The first being that I'm really excited since I finished my shift under tha Hut a lot earlier today as there was nobody out there! 

The second being because my mom just left for Greece and will have a blast with her cousin and her sister; which makes me happy for her.

The third being because this week's chosen song is "Judas" by the one and only, Miss Lady Gaga!!!

That's it, this song is driving me nuts, I just love it and find it very original! It's very catchy and uptempo, plus the beat is very loud and definitely danceable. The lyrics are undeniably sought-after and worthwhile the reading. The video's just been released five days ago and it's already been viewed by 11 million people on youtube, how crazy?! Maybe a new record for Gaygay?!

While "Born This Way" focused solely on Gaga's gay fanbase and her will to encourage them embrace their differences, their sexuality, love themselves and give them a sense of pride, "Judas" is a weird genre of contemporary metaphor regarding Mary Magdalene, Jesus and Judas. It's pretty controversial, provocative and risqué. I'm sure the Pope will ban the song and thus, the video or maybe in reverse order but still, it's guarenteed to gather much critism but also some apparaisal for her artistic approach and the originality of the theme she's worked with.

The fact that the clip has been partially shot in Jerusalem just makes me shiver! Can you believe she shot something so "unholy" in THE holy city, in THE Holy land!!! Given that added to the fact that Terrine and I will be visiting Jerusalem this summer makes me even more feverish to get there and unravel all the wonders that's happened there two thousand years ago!

"In the most Biblical sense,

I am beyond repentance,

Fame hooker, prostitute wench, vomits her mind,

But in the cultural sense,

I just speak in future tense,

Judas kiss me if offensed,

Or wear ear condom next time"

These lyrics are like a cockslap; they're unforgettable and will smash you in the face!!! We could almost perceive this song and video as a tribute to Mary Magdalene lol! Anyways, enjoy Jesus, Gaga and their squad of "little monsters"!!!