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Dec. 15th, 2004 09:41 amI saw Yiddish with Dick and Jane at work a few days ago, and I think I'm in love. Hee!
Dec. 15th, 2004
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Dec. 15th, 2004 09:55 amI recently read a very interesting article about First Weekend Club . The First Weekend Club is a free, cross Canada group which seeks to promote Canadian film. Members of "The First Weekend Club" receive emails and updates about Canadian films that are opening in the theatres across the country. Members should then try to see these Canadian films, and can encourage others to see them by word of mouth. The group has several chapters across the country. The mandate is to try and promote Canadian film. Apparently, only 3% of movies playing in Canada at any given time are Canadian. Many Canadian films are not seen in theatres because people don't hear about them. As someone who likes independent film, and Canadian film, I've already sent off my email. More Canadian film= more Canadian stories told= more jobs for those in cultural industries.
It's a win-win situation.
It's a win-win situation.
Like, duh!!
Dec. 15th, 2004 10:02 amDo you ever have a life changing realization that is so obvious that you immediately scratch your head and say, "Duh?"
I had one of those a few weeks ago. I realized that I'm going to put my love of teen lit, life and art to good use and the first novel I write will be a young adult novel.
I had one of those a few weeks ago. I realized that I'm going to put my love of teen lit, life and art to good use and the first novel I write will be a young adult novel.
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Dec. 15th, 2004 08:38 pm( what I've been reading lately )
( A very strange book called Venous Hum, contains spoilers )
As you can guess, Venous Hum was a completely bizarre book, and I didn't really expect it to turn out the way it did. I enjoyed reading, but when I put it down, I felt severely wacked out.
( A very strange book called Venous Hum, contains spoilers )
As you can guess, Venous Hum was a completely bizarre book, and I didn't really expect it to turn out the way it did. I enjoyed reading, but when I put it down, I felt severely wacked out.
A year in review
Dec. 15th, 2004 09:35 pm2004 is not over, but I've got some time and I'm waxing nostalgic today. Here's what happened. I published a lot of non-fiction pieces, and a fiction story in "Strike the Wok" (TSAR Books). I hosted a "Fuck Valentine's day" party, where I tried to make a bleedy heart cake and I fell in love with "Apples to apples." I travelled to Vancouver twice. I began my really silly project called "The Oscar project". I temped at more organizations than you can shake a stick at. I met a lot of great writers. I attended a Chinese New Year dinner and parade. I spent a lot of time with my parents, and my beloved dog McGregor. On the S'toon friend front, I spent a fair amount of time hanging with my friend Ramona, [Bad username or site: @ livejournal.com] and [Bad username or site: @ livejournal.com]. I had some good conversations with my brother and discovered Degrassi Next Generation. In April 2004, B* and I took a trip to Seattle, which was my first visit to the United States.
At the beginning of May, I went treeplanting. I saw a lot of wildlife, met a lot of crazy people, and got to ride in a helicopter. Whee!
At the end of July, I finished treeplanting and volunteered at the Saskatoon Fringe Festival. I turned 28 on August 13. On August 17, I moved to Vancouver, where I now live. Since then, I've temped at a few places, taken over full duties as literary editor of Ricepaper magazine, volunteered at the Vancouver International Writers Festival, met a new cousin and, got a little bit of freelance work. I've seen Le Tigre and Michael Franti. The editor at Frontenac House expressed interest in my poetry manuscript. I went to Victoria with my mom and saw the Egyptian Exhibit. I work at Chapters, and I'm freelancing and looking for more work. I've been cooking a fair amount and making new things. I love my neighbourhood and I like my house and my roommates. I've met a lot of cool people including many Vancouver people on lj. This weekend, I will finally get to meet [Bad username or site: @ livejournal.com]! I've met a lot of really great people this year, and I spend a fair amount of time with B*, who makes me very happy. I'll be spending Christmas on the island with my relatives. So all in all, it's been a great year, and I'm very thankful.
At the beginning of May, I went treeplanting. I saw a lot of wildlife, met a lot of crazy people, and got to ride in a helicopter. Whee!
At the end of July, I finished treeplanting and volunteered at the Saskatoon Fringe Festival. I turned 28 on August 13. On August 17, I moved to Vancouver, where I now live. Since then, I've temped at a few places, taken over full duties as literary editor of Ricepaper magazine, volunteered at the Vancouver International Writers Festival, met a new cousin and, got a little bit of freelance work. I've seen Le Tigre and Michael Franti. The editor at Frontenac House expressed interest in my poetry manuscript. I went to Victoria with my mom and saw the Egyptian Exhibit. I work at Chapters, and I'm freelancing and looking for more work. I've been cooking a fair amount and making new things. I love my neighbourhood and I like my house and my roommates. I've met a lot of cool people including many Vancouver people on lj. This weekend, I will finally get to meet [Bad username or site: @ livejournal.com]! I've met a lot of really great people this year, and I spend a fair amount of time with B*, who makes me very happy. I'll be spending Christmas on the island with my relatives. So all in all, it's been a great year, and I'm very thankful.