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It would seem as though when there is negativity in the air it breeds, and in some cases it has a bit of help. Today I experienced the art of negativity being alluded to, concluded to and then shared. Why is it that as people we are so eager to focus on the bad and forget about the good? Is it that we get some sort of weird fix from sharing [hmm or creating] such news, like it is somehow more juicy and scandalous than a positive spin? I don't know, I am just as confused as the next, but I do know that I am going to make a better effort to focus on the good, feed off that energy and push-away the bad, because to quote one of the best; "A man is but a product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes." -Gandhi

calling 2010

Today when I woke up I was under the impression that the date was June 18th 2010. I was also under the impression that I lived in Toronto [notably a multicultural city] and that Toronto was in Canada. But today I witnessed racism, and it literally caught me off guard [as it should]. I'm not going to go into detail, I don't really think that it's necessary to the point I am trying to I make, but I did want to address it. Collectively, as the human race we have come so far, and yet we are so far behind....sad

back in the game

Tonight I am blogging from a Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Netbook...oh yes my friends, that right there was some prime product placement and I hope that you took note. I am back at it, my first experiental marketing campaign in almost, umm 1 year and 3 months is kicking off on Sunday and I couldn't be happier. To say that I have been absent from the industry is a lie, as we are well aware I worked on that tiny little thing called the Olympic Torch Relay, but that was not this, I am happy to be back here, working at 'this'. I have been in the industry for almost 3 and a half years, and I am a fan...yes, with any job [and/or industry] there are flaws, there are ups and there are downs, but for some reason I keep coming back. Could it be, because I genuinely enjoy it? Umm, yes...I think yes. My latest campaign is not perfect, as is true with any campaign; there are growing pains and there are still many challenges ahead but I am happy. I am happy that we are executing for the first time on Sunday and that this program is going to be amazing. Oh ya, I said it...amazing! I can't leak too much about the program just yet, this crazy little thing called a non-disclosure agreement..hmm, je ne sais pas! But I do know that I am back, I am out of any rut that I may have been in, and I am excited [to say the least].

success

I have been searching for the perfect monokini for at least 4 years. I have tried on bathing suit after bathing suit hoping that one would fit. I am a tall girl, but I've got a short torso, then there's that every so chesty chest...monokinis were not made for people like me; but god how I wanted one! The stubborn being that I am has tried on almost every monokini that ever graced my presence [minus the Ed Hardy collection, because please can we say Jersey Shore?] I am not exaggerating when I say that last summer I tried on 50 suits alone. It is true that the monokini has peaked in popularity over the last year and now there are more options, hence my search is now deemed successful! I stumbled into a bathing suit shop in downtown London, one that I have never seen before, and I am very happy that we crossed paths. For me the search is over, but for those of you still in search of the perfect bathing suit, I wish you luck.

can I eat it?

Today on MSN.ca there was an article entitled, '10 Strange Attractions Across Canada'. For curiosity [and bragging rights no doubt] I thought to myself, I bet I've seen it all, hah was I wrong; qu'est-ce The Giant Perogie? Oh yes, it's true...in Glendon Alberta there is the World's largest Perogie [not edible unfortunately]. I love perogies p.s so I have to ask myself how I possibly missed this wonderful masterpiece throughout my travels. I am not going to lie, a lot of my enjoyment came from discovering, yet another, giant structure on Canada's soil. I saw the giant fiddle, lobster, fire hydrant, gorilla, fish, Easter egg and numerous dinosaurs [amongst many other ridiculous things]. It is quite apparent that Canadians enjoy giant landmarks and guess what? I secretly love them too. I am not a simple being, but I do appreciate the little things [in this case not so litte], but point is, I can be amused quite easily and this my friends is amusing. Next time you're in Glendon, Alberta check it out, the Giant Perogie lives on.

la la land

I just got back from LA, this morning at 5:25 to be exact. I had never been to LA and let's just say I am a fan. I'm not sure I could live there, but the beautiful weather, beaches and energy of that city is enough for me to put it in the 'like' category. On Sunday night we drove down to San Diego to catch a concert, Down With Webster. If you haven't heard of them, consider yourself now informed, and you should put them in your 'like' category too. They are a 7 member band from Toronto and they are A to the MAZING. I am ashamed to say that Sunday was my first time seeing them live, but let me tell you that they are most definitely performers and huge contenders in the music world. The energy that they bring to the stage is incredible and I was entertained the entire time. I am not even sure how to categorize their music, which is maybe why I like them, it's not fun when you can put a label on something [or someone]. Down With Webster is rock with a side of hip-hop, a pinch of rap and some pop all thrown together to make something extremely memorable. It was interesting to watch 7 guys interact on stage; none of them have the spotlight, they are all equally important to the group which I liked. Each guy is completely different in their own way, but one thing that they all have in common is their humility and energy! I was lucky enough to spend some time with the guys Sunday after the show and then on Monday for a photo shoot; they are all humble, polite and extremely kind. They are 7 very talented individuals and together they make one very energetic and talented band. If you haven't been so fortunate to check them out, please do http://www.downwithwebster.com and if you're in the Toronto area on June 25th I encourage you to come to their show at the Sound Academy, I know I'll be there.