Moses, his toses are roses

at the lake with a few friends, soaking up the gorgeous, but temporary, sun

Wow, in the past month I've finally found where I'll be staying in Vancouver, a beautiful bed and breakfast owned by my aunt and uncle with bookshelf doors and a turquoise kitchen. I've pushed myself very far in a few aspects of my life, including physically, mentally, and in the ways of l-o-v-e. Love.

Life is moving fast, and I am loving every second.

I just went and purchased a couple of books, because it's been a while. One of them is Ernest Hemmingway's The Sun Also Rises. I am very excited to read this one and I have already begun the first few chapters.

Whoever may read this, I want you to know that you can't run from your life, no matter how far, no matter what country, or ocean you cross, life doesn't appear in a foreign place. It appears right in front of us when we're ready to open our eyes and discover it.

always,

Jacob

Moment

These are just a couple photos of my trip to the Provincial Performing

Arts competition I was fortunate to have attended.

always,

-Jacob

image credits: weliveyoung, thesartorialist, vintageisthenewblack, polyvore

I've acted out my life on stage.

So this summer I wanted to do something big, you know, before being tied down again for another few years.

So I decided on Europe.

I was going to travel to Greece, Italy, France, Spain, Poland, possibly England(mostly to visit the Royal Opera House), Holland, and wherever else I desired while I was there. However, little did I realize that the money I was supposed to be accumulating at an increasing velocity was not happening. So about a month ago I planned a different trip. Europe will come next year when I can work and make much more money then I already have.

San Francisco

(Open your golden gate, you'll let nobody wait outside your door)

That last sentence probably made no sense if you aren't a fan of Judy Garland, but anywhoo.

Beautiful city, fantastic food, great people, and also a music festival I'm now attending as well.

It's called Outside Lands. There is a million bands and artists playing but instead of me listing all of them, my favourites performing are:

Sia Furler, Erykah Badu, Ellie Goulding, Toro y Moi, etc.

For full info just google it.

Beyond excited for this next couple of months.

always,

- Jacob

The Final Shebang

Well, I've officially celebrated Graduation Banquet with the gowns and penguin suits and all that. It was an absolute blast and I couldn't have possibly had a better time. All the people I celebrated with looked immaculate, and I felt fantastic.

The whole day and night consisted of lots of fabric, lots of food, lots of desserts, lots of standing, and lots and lots of sore faces from smiling.

The "after-party", shall we say, was even better. good people, good campfires, and just a good time.

I know this is a very vague explanation of what actually went down, but let's just say yesterday and last night was the first time I realized just how much I was going to miss some of those I went to school with, for some, for the last 12 years or so. I'm certainly not going to miss everyone, but as this year came to a close, I have to admit, my heart has grown heavy with many people inside of it.

Thanks to all who made this chapter in my life a beautiful, unforgettable one, and certainly one filled with smiles.

Infinite love,

Jacob

Summer

Well, summer seems as if it has finally arrived. Although it's not the 22nd yet

I think it's safe to say we can start expecting a lot more sun.

The above images are just a few I've come across today, I haven't been attached to

my macbook lately, because I think anyone who would rather be inside on their computer

is utterly insane, it's just irresistable outside.

So this summer, before I'm off to the big city for Musical Theater University, the

plan has become to work at my families farm until I leave for my little trip to

San Francisco in August. I wish it was as exciting as it seems, the farm part I mean.

But in all honesty I have never liked working on the farm, it's not the homely

looking old-fashioned kind of farm you're probably picturing.

But I'm going to try and make the best of it, because come August, there's San Fran,

possibly Outside Lands, Vancouver, and school, all in which I am very excited for.

And all of this manual labour 5 days a week will get me in shape, because again, once

school starts, I'm going to need to be in the best shape I can for ballet.

always,

Jacob

image credits: the sartorialist, 1101010101011010, random tumblr pages

califboy101

Edward Atkinson Hornel

Guus Krol - Flickr

Kyoko Hamada

-Jacob

Ball

A good friend asked me something the other day.

"Why?"

She asked why things were the way they are in many different ways including

people and their illnesses, death, home-life circumstances, that sort of thing.

"Why them, and not me?"

The only thing I could think of to say was I don't know. And I really do believe

it's okay not to, because as humans we're never fully satisfied with what we

already have knowledge of, but we must always be discovering more, which

isn't necessarily a bad thing but sometimes we need to realize the big questions

are really big for a reason.

-Jacob

kamloops discovery

While in Kamloops this past week performing for Provincial

Classical voice we decided to venture into the unknown world

of the mall. The only thing I could find of interest was this magazine

that caught my eye. It's called Adbusters as you can clearly see.

If anyone is looking for a magazine that truly opens your eyes

to many unknown issues, this would be the one, not to mention

showcasing some beautiful photography and art as well, which

is what I find most appealing.

They're a Vancouver-based magazine and I would highly recommend

them if you're into the whole "government's out to get me" kind of thing.

Or if you just like pretty pictures, because that's cool too.

-Jacob

Want

Right now I am in a very happy place in life.

I have a great family, a set university plan, a place to live in Vancity,
wonderful friends, a fantastic guy, and many other things that contribute
to my positive well-being at this very moment.

A found a poem that I think you would enjoy, it's about letting go,
essentially, of somebody who has passed. It's quite beautiful.

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush.
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

-Mary Elizabeth Frye

lindsey wixson

Beauty can take so many different forms.

-Jacob

blueboy

-Jacob

I was only for to die beside

Don’t you cherish me to sleep

Never keep your eyelids clipped

Hold me for the pops and clicks

I was only for the father’s crib

Hair, old, long along

Your neck onto your shoulder blades

Always keep that message taped

Cross your breasts you won’t erase

I was only for your very space

Hip, under nothing

Propped up by your other one, face ‘way from the sun

Just have to keep a dialogue

Teach our bodies: haunt the cause

I was only trying to spell a loss

Joy, it’s all founded

Pincher with the skin inside

You pinned me with your black sphere eyes

You know that all the rope’s untied

I was only for to die beside

So itʼs storming on the lake

Little waves our bodies break

There’s a fire going out,

But there’s really nothing to the south

Swollen orange and light let through

Your one piece swimmer stuck to you

Sold, I’m Ever

Open ears and open eyes

Wake up to your starboard bride

Who goes in and then stays inside

Oh the demons come, they can subside

bon iver - calgary

Things I Like Right Now

1. D&G La Roue de La Fortune

2. This summer/music festivals

3. Sandals with many straps

4. Many plants by windows

5. Over sized fuzzy sweaters

6. These bags for macbooks

Images gathered from:

Google, TheSartorialist, Sephora, The Selby, Marc Jacobs

portrait

Another Chapter

To anyone who is reading this,

If this is the first post you've seen on this page, then this might possibly be the beginning.

My name is Jacob, and this is my blog.

I've decided to make a blog to chronicle the next few chapters in my life. I say the next few because I really don't know if, and how long this blog will live for. All I know is that life is starting to, well, start. With everything coming to an end in many ways, I do not feel sadness because of all of the new things destined to happen as well.

As of right now this is who I am:

My name is Jacob Woike. I am a student and within the next few weeks I will have completed my 12 years of schooling, I've been accepted into a University for performing arts and am attending that school in the fall (Vancity here I come). I have incredible gratitude for who I am and where I've come from. I value myself, my friends, my ambitions, and my family.

I believe this blog will entirely just be about myself, things that I like, and hobbies that I have.

I love music, photography, and writing, so prepare for it sometimes.

Thank you for reading and I hope to keep you coming back.

Love always,

Jacob