Hello

This is my first entry into my livejournal. I put off entering because I am travelling, but decided that there must be some way to do it. And aha, it turns out that I don't have to download a whole bunch of things to my computer.

I find this whole thing weird, as it's been a while now that I was thinking that I wanted to have my own blog or something where I could post random thoughts on the Internet, and possibly have other people read them. So, this whole livejournal was a big shock and surprise to me, which made me super happy.

If anyone wants to add me as a friend, I'd love it. I added a few glitterati as friends.

Anyway, so I'm in Ottawa now. I do minimal amounts of work at the Canadian Co-operative Association office. Mostly I surf, but I also write press releases, edit, do things for the website etc.

Next week, I will be going to Montreal to hang out with friends. My boyfriend will be touring with his band and I will spend a while on the road with them.

Things to do in MOntreal

1. Eat at Le Commensal
2. Go see Gauguin exhibit
3. Go visit the Bloodsisters
4. Church of Craft!
5. Go visit friends that work at yoga magazine
6. Go visit old professor
7. Hang out with friends...

Oh, I'm already getting excited.

Realized yesterday that I am always happier if I am writing or something. The purpose of my life is to be creative. Now that I have realized this, it makes me happy.

Also- if anyone can tell me where to find or upload a user photo, I would be super, super happy.

hello I've just joined

Hi, it's lex. I've just joined.

My user name is blue_lotus.

I've added some of you as friends, but would love to be added to more, and will add more in the future, if that's okay :)

Bored now, to quote the witch- and going to Mongolia

I am bored in this office, but I am still learning some interesting things. Today I learned how to use powerpoint, a useful skill, I'm sure. I also have a meeting. It seems like I'm doing a fair amount of design work, which is pretty interesting.

It's sunny here, which is awesome.

In a month from today, I'll be stepping off the plane in Beijing and getting on the plane to Ulanbataar, Mongolia. Oh, my god. I keep feeling like I'm going off into the great unknown. It seems so remote. I can't even use my Canada direct phone number there. Yikes.

I am looking forward to so many things there-
1. the skies and general scenery
2. meeting people
3. learning more about Tibetan Buddhism
4. hopefully going to China
5. hearing throat singing
6. hopefully riding a yak, reindeer or horse

Apparently they sell chess sets with Mongolian soldiers, where the king is Genghis Khan. I want one of those :)

I'm not looking forward to- the food, no movies, drinking vodka, eating meat and watching the poor :) But I know this is going to be an amazing experience and I'll learn a lot. A once in a lifetime experience, if you may.

I love friends....

Hi glitterati-

Thanks to those who added me. It makes me feel special.


I am learning about design in this office, including how to use powerpoint. I have realized lately that my purpose is to make art and to write, and that's what I do. Last week I was having a rough time because I kept on thinking about life, and asking-

1. what is "making a life"?
2. Do I have one?

So for me, it's to write. This is what makes me happiest. Realizing this is probably a good thing. Of course, I knew this before. I just needed to reaffirm.

Going to the magazine store... yet again.