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Just to get a feel for what slam is

Slam Slam Slam.

I cannot express properly how much I miss poetry slams.

I really believe at one very low point in my life they saved me from going crazy and lonely and eating too many icecream sandwichs while wallowing in depression.
The Peterborough Poetry Slam.
What a great collection of people. There aren't words to describe how welcoming everyone was. The point wasn't to beat someone else with a better poem; the point was poetry. Reading it, sharing it, enjoying it,hating it, feeling it and cheering everyone on all the way from round 1 to the announcement of who "won" the night.
For a moment there I felt like I had a solid grip on who I was when I got the chance to slam on stage.

For some reason I stopped going, stopped reading my written work. Maybe it's because I was afraid I couldn't write anymore, maybe it's because I was belittled and lost some self esteem. Whatever the fuck the reason I miss it and I want it back. Soooo,on March 14th I'm going to watch the Toronto Poetry Slam finals, you should come too, I bet you'd really get a kick out of it. Then next month I'm going to put on my big girl pants, suck up whatever aniexities I have and get back on stage. You should come out for that too.

Go here for more information.
http://torontopoetryslam.com/

I want this all over me.

I CAN'T GET ENOUGH.




Shepard Fairey is the man.
I fell in love with Obey Clothing when I worked at Flavour, but lately I've been really paying attention to his art rather than the clothing, I adore it. I understand that he's been accused of plagiarism, but I say what art isn't plagiarised in some regard?
It's also fairly ironic that Mr OBEY designed the new cover for George Orwell's 1984 (and Animal Farm- and in my opinion both are dope.)

http://boingboing.net/2008/04/13/shepard-faireys-cove.html

Check this shite out. <3

Holler.

I got the job!

I shouldn't be surprised, three interviews must mean something good.
Assistant Manager of GUESS in Oakville/Burlington.

It's a step up, It also pays more so hullo! School Fund.
I'm hella nervous, wish me luck!

My future home

Eeeek!
Have you heard of tumbleweed homes?

No? Get on it.

http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/houses/lusby/

That one's my favourite.




The idea behind these adorable little houses is that they're built small and portable to leave less of an enviromental footprint behind. Besides that they're adorable! How badly do I want one of these? I could set up home wherever I wanted! Eeeek, I'm in love!

Interview III

I had my third interview for the assistant manager position tonight.

Two hours and three coffees later I had the manager laughing her head off and telling me about how much she too "looooooves Bon Jovi!"

That can't be a bad sign right? Fingers crossed. This would be a huge step up and a chance to really learn some new skills. Hiring, training, merchandising, recruiting...I'm actually really nervous and excited all at once. Double cross those bad boys!
I am however feeling really tossed about leaving HMV, it's been a huge part of my life for two years and sometimes I wonder if I'd be good at anything else that doesn't involve selling music and facing cd's. I know it sounds like I'm selling myself short but I think I have a limited attention span and the fact that I've liked HMV enough to work there for 2 years and at two different locations says something. The Queen St location is really something too. It says I actually really really love my job.
Despite it being a min. wage gig.
Despite the hour long commute there.
Despite the fact that sometimes I feel like I'm doing the same stuff everyday.

.My Second Home.


I adore this location too, I'd really really miss it.

I guess things change.

Adore.

I adore Bon Jovi.



...and I kind of want a fringe leather jacket.

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