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Alpha personalities and the North American City
| April 30, 2009 | Posted by caroline under Uncategorized |
The travel bug has infected me again, and I am tempted to leave but just as pressed to stay. I want to stay because several things are putting me on the edge of my seat. You know, when you plan enough seeds, and it rains enough along the way…something oughta sprout, yeah? So right now,…
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, in Toronto, shooting now!
| April 27, 2009 | Posted by caroline under Uncategorized |
Can’t wait for the Scott Pilgrim movie! Edward Wright (previously directed Hot Fuzz, Grindhouse, etc.) is in Toronto shooting and posting video blogs on the official Scott Pilgrim website. Starring Brampton’s own Michael Cera (Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, Superbad, etc.) as Scott Pilgrim, the comic book and movie are based in Toronto, with joints like Honest Ed’s and Sneaky Dee’s making appearances in the film. WEEE!
cabs and all, in Toronto..short term love affairs with strangers
| April 22, 2009 | Posted by caroline under Uncategorized |
The times when I take cabs and public transit are far too enjoyable. Is it silly? I don’t know..I guess these are the scenarios and people around whom I can relax most. I don’t need airs with cab drivers or people sitting in seats beside me in cramped quarters. I can say what’s on my…
Day 1: Elevator Pitch , as part of the 31 Days to Build a Better Blog Series
| April 8, 2009 | Posted by caroline under Uncategorized |
As part of the 31 Days to Build a Better Blog Series, as hosted by ProBlogger, I am writing an elevator pitch for my blog. An elevator pitch is the gist of my blog and its hoo ha in the time it takes before exiting the elevator. Tagline: (A 20-something’s perspectives on the real world…
Canadian Immigration Minister: Jason Kenney’s flawed plans and threats
| March 24, 2009 | Posted by caroline under ethics, in the news, on identity, Uncategorized |
Kenney is promoting, if anything, the disappearance of diversity and 2nd generation identity in regards to ethnic roots/language. What’s next, are we resurrecting residential schools?
childlike
| March 22, 2009 | Posted by caroline under Uncategorized |
the wells are growing deeper, blurring reds with blues, hazels blend with darker hues, there’s something rising inside of me and i cannot put a name on it, it is as good as gold, as significant as yesterday, as fickle as tomorrow, i wait, i desire, i lie restless with feet in position, crouched, leaping…
Canadian Music Week 2009: CMW at The Supermarket, BC Music Showcase and Mani Khaira
| March 18, 2009 | Posted by caroline under arts and literature, Uncategorized |
On the Thursday night of Canadian Music week, I visited the Supermarket for the BC Music Showcase. On the Wednesday night, as discussed in an earlier entry, I went to the Eye Weekly CMW Showcase at the Gladstone. Luckily, I had media access to all the Canadian Music Week shows. I was quite pumped for…
CJAD interview with Dan Delmar and the Internet Personality
| March 18, 2009 | Posted by caroline under ethics, internet, myself, on identity, storytelling, technology, Uncategorized |
As some of you may’ve heard, I was interviewed by Dan Delmar Friday night on CJAD radio, in Montreal. I love the guy, we go way back to j-school days at Concordia University, studying journalism. I mean, we are very different from each other in many ways but I think ultimately we share a strong…
Eye Weekly CMW Showcase at the Gladstone
| March 14, 2009 | Posted by caroline under arts and literature, Uncategorized |
I was moved to write about my Canadian Music Week experiences while reading Sarah Liss’ CBC blogs on the Eye Weekly showcase. I attended this Canadian Music Week 2009 show at the Gladstone Wednesday night, and was equally impressed with the turnout.
my heart
| February 19, 2009 | Posted by caroline under Uncategorized |
is it so bad that in times of crisis and utter chaos, i feel most able?!