Can you paint with all the colours of the wind?

Why I love my friends...

Who else would tweet lyrics to a Disney song that we all know and three of us continue the song with more and more tweets?

Opinions & Confidence

Every time someone talks to me about something or I watch the news or someone just shows me a picture I form my own opinion like everyone else. But yet I can't always voice it because I might hurt someone's feelings or they might hurt mine. Someone normally says something that changes my mind about an idea and then the next person I talk about it with changes my mind back. I can't seem to find my own opinions. After twenty and a half years, I still can't find the courage to stand my ground and I find that slightly discouraging.

Christmas List

Normally I don't really know what I want for Christmas because I want everything but at the same time I don't really need anything. Here's a list that maybe will be updated in the near future.

• Plaid coat
• Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (DVD)
• Toque with visor
• Pink chandelier scarf from The Prairie Chick (or anything from this store really)
• A new cell phone
• Animaniacs Volume 2 & 3
• Clothes from Lucky Lucy

You know you live with a hippie when...

No, I don't have a list of things a hippie does yet but I did find it funny that when I went into the kitchen the dish rack was full of, not dishes, but rinsed out cans to be recycled. That's right. We wash out all of our cans and recycle everything we can. LOL no pun intended. Anyways...I love my hippie roommate for making a difference in the world and actually has good beliefs that aren't contradictory.

2009 Productions

As all of you know, I'm in love with theatre and one of my favourite things to do is to go and watch shows. I probably have all the ticket stubs from the shows I watched this past year as well. Here's my list of what I saw in 2009 in order.

1. Annie
2. Some Girls
3. Hamlet
4. Edges
5. El dorado
   
6. Lion King
7. Bonjour la Bonjour
   
8. A Chorus Line
9. Suburbia

And I'll be adding Beauty and the Beast onto that list when I go and see it next Thursday!

My apologies

Sorry I haven't posted lately. I've been extremely busy with exams and group assignments coming out the wazoo. Plus I took a couple shop/LX calls a couple weeks ago to help with Beauty and the Beast. I definitely forgot how exhausting a shop call can be but I still really miss it. Theatre is my thing and not being a part of it makes me sad. I miss the rush of a live show, the problem solving over head set, fooling around on head set while Nancy isn't listening, the "so-and-so off com" when I gave the go ahead to get off of head set, the atmosphere that comes when we're all in standby and the show is about to start, etc. Just everything about it I miss. Why can't the theatre program be a four year/degree program?!

SPOILER: I'm being a negative nancy

I've been reading your blog all summer and it has always interested me because of your fashion taste and your writing. I love your writing...or at least I used to. I used to be intrigued by you and now all I see is a self-righteous, materialistic vegetarian who doesn't really understand vegetarianism. I know what your beliefs are and I respect you for trying to be a vegan and make a difference in the world but you're barely doing it.

• You constantly go to Starbucks and you said you bought a mug so you could bring it to the store and not have to use a paper cup. That's a good idea but did you not own a mug beforehand? Why couldn't you have used that one?
  

• You hate littering and that's why there's a bunch of waterbottles in your car. Do you actually know how much energy it takes to make one of those plastic bottles?!

• You love driving your car everywhere and yet you're trying to be an environmentalist? There's something called public transportation/riding a bike/walking.

• You buy a lot of clothing/accessories but do you even consider where they were made? If you're trying to make a difference in the world, stop supporting the child labour and actually spend the money for things that are made in Canada/check out modcloth or etsy, a lot of their stuff are hand made.

• You adore Matt & Nat because of their beliefs and their "vegan" leather, but have you ever stopped to think that their "vegan" leather is vinyl? Which really is PLASTIC! Cause really, we need more plastic in the world.
  

I admire you for the things you already do to help the world but you're basically a walking contradiction to me.

What keeps you going?

I know Thanksgiving was a few weeks ago but this week I've really thought about why I'm still here and who I'm thankful for. So here's my list:

• Family: of course family is first. Where would I be without them? Definitely not in Red Deer. And what mother would buys season tickets at the Jubilee just because you adore theatre? Mine does. Oh and ps. we definitely have the best seats in the house!
• Calgary friends: I don't have as many as I used to but the ones who I do still talk to are awesome. Dave and I promised we'd be friends after high school and three years later, we're still remembering our inside jokes from grade eleven.
• Red Deer friends: they rock my world, even if some drive me crazy sometimes, I love them to death. Who else leaves alcohol/mix in my fridge to only forget about it so my house has free alcohol and I can give it to Tim? He's been my silver lining throughout this school year and for that I couldn't be more grateful.
  

So they're the reason why I get out of bed and go on with my day and I couldn't be more thankful to have these people in my life.

Mood Ring

As most of you know I don't have a favourite colour. It tends to lean towards blue, pink and purple a lot but when it comes down to it, my favourite colour at any point in time has to do with what mood I'm in. This also happens in my blog layouts. But for some reason, the codes I've been using are bigger than what they're supposed to be. This didn't happen before with the first two I used, but it seems to be happening with all of them as I keep changing it. I don't know what it is and I honestly do not have the time to figure it out. I could relearn HTML and make things all pretty by myself, but I don't have the patience to do that anymore. So here's my blog, sorry if the background gets pixelated and out of proportion. =(

yay clichés!

I've heard every cliché in the book about break ups. I do believe some of them but I think others are complete shit. I know I'm in for a long ride but I strongly believe that if it was meant to be, we'd be together. I woke up this morning with peace and contentment in my mind and right now I can honestly say that I am ready to look forward and move on...but I'm not exactly sure how long that will last. I know a lot more crying and emotional hangovers will come but I'm at least trying to push forward.

Time

This has been the longest two weeks of my life. I try and remember things that happened the last few days and I just can't think of anything because it seems so long ago. I guess my life is a blur now. I hope this blur fast forwards itself so April can come and I can get the fuck outtt.

yeahh

Uh yeah, it definitely just happened. The big questions came out. Why am I here? Why am I in Red Deer? Why am I in this program? Have I lost my main goal in life? Am I depressed? Because I definitely have the symptoms. I don't know what to say except for get me outta here!

Wishes

Do you wish on 11:11? Because I do. I don't know whether or not to believe in it but all the wishes that I've wished on it so far have come true. It may be coincidence but I hope to God that it is real.

I believe everything happens for a reason, I just need a little reminder sometimes. Maybe that contradicts my wish making, but lately, I have no idea what to think and I'm just about positive I'm going to have a breakdown on life and why I'm even here very soon.

from Heartbreak to a missed Friendship

Normally I blog about my feelings so here goes.

I'm sad. Yes, I am sad. Sad because it's over, sad because I miss all the affection, sad because I never have a new text to look forward to anymore, etc. I know why we are no longer together and I have accepted it, I just get a little bit emotional sometimes because I remember the good times. But what I miss most of all is you as a person. You got to know me so well when were together and we talked about everything. I want that back and I hope you do too. I would give anything in the world right now just to be friends with you again.

the way Kelsey sees it #2

Shit has happened this past week and it has made me an emotional wreck. I'd have ups & downs and times when I was content with everything in my life. But the worst days were when I just woke up in a daze. I didn't say a word to anyone, I was always on the verge of tears, and whenever I got home I just laid in bed. When I told Kelsey how I was feeling she told me I was having an emotional hangover. She says it can happen any time after something happens and to just let it out. I'm sure I'm going to be having a lot of those in the next few months but I'm glad she has reassured me that it is okay to cry and to never apologize for my emotions.

break ups

They say it takes you half the time you were with the person to get over them after you guys break up. So technically it should take about a month and a half to get over you. But really, we've liked each other since December which makes it eleven months and that means it should take around five and a half months. Oh no. =(

20 more days...

So after trying to find cheap costumes, trying to put random things that I already have together, going to the malls, clicking on internet sites/ebay, I have FINALLY decided what I'm going to be for Halloween. I am going to be a Chinese Opera singer. Why? Because I already have a Chinese dress I can use, I can hit up the dollar store to make my headdress and Kelsey said she has all the stuff to do my make-up. This costume is mostly for the make-up but it also gives me an excuse to wear my Chinese dress that I haven't worn in four years. We all seem to be on the countdown to this holiday, and now I'm actually pretty stoked for it to come!

What are you thinking?

That's a hard question for me to answer because my mind races about a million times a minute. But certain thoughts come back over and over again and stand out in my mind:

• I'm sorry I don't have anything interesting to talk about at the moment.
• I'm trying to get away from the gossip & materialism and into intellectual things.
• Whenever I'm away from you I feel scared and paranoid.
• Sorry about my up's & down's. Some of it is me pmsing but not all of it. You are right about me.
  
• I hate having arguments.
• Sorry if I talk about food way too much.

"...I don't know what I want to do and what I want determines where I want to be and right now I hardly want to be at all."

Another form of shopping

As I said, I window shop A LOT, and normally I go window shopping with my mom, but my mom has another way of shopping which is: The Shopping Channel. If you guys know my mom, or have ever been to my house, you'll know that she's in LOVE with pandas and loves tSC. Now I know most of you will probably think it's stupid but my mom's been addicted to this channel for years and this week she made her biggest purchase yet: a 3 ct. Diamond and Tsavorite Panda Ring.Cost? An introductory price of $2,562.63. Including GST it came out to be around $2,700.

Description:

• 14K white gold
• 247 round diamonds
• 81 round black diamond accents
• 27 round tsavorite gemstones
• Average combined gemstone weight of 3.71 ct
• Ring measures approximately 16mm from knuckle to knuckle

Yeah, my mom's pretty hardcore.

Window Shopping

I go to the mall way too much and sometimes it's extremely bad, like when Brady and I went on Saturday. We went into the store "The Edge" in bower mall to look for a skinny black tie. Instead I find this adorable Guess clutch that costs $100. My wallet can't handle that right now so I'm gonna have to keep on going there and staring at it and hope that no one purchases it before I do in this next coming month or so.

Zombieland!

At first I didn't want to see this movie because I thought it would be scary. But then I watched a trailer and came to the conclusion that it's going to be stupid funny, which is what it was. But this isn't a stupid funny movie I hated like Super Bad. This one I actually enjoyed, minus the two clown scenes that scared the shit outta me. The rules were funny and so was the rest of the movie, so go check it out. I actually wouldn't mind seeing this again.

Michelle 103

1. I like buying people shit. Even if I have barely any money I'll still buy something for someone just to cheer them up.
2. I have many thoughts in my head so I tend to skip words when I'm having msn conversations. Don't mind me, if it doesn't make sense, ask me, or fill in the blank.
3. I'm in love with polka dots.
4. I don't like lending people things and not getting whatever I lent back.
5. I do not whatsoever have a bubble, and to me, no one does either.
6. As you know I'm trying to eat healthier, which means I'm trying out more vegetables and I can't believe they actually taste good.
7. I like when people drunk call/text me. I find the calls hilarious.
8. I am the gossip queen. I'm sorry. I'm trying to get better.
9. One of my favourite drinks is a green frog but unfortunately you can only get those drinks at the farside.
10. I get my hair cut and dyed once a year.
    

tweeeeeeeeeeeeet!

Yes, I can't believe it either, but I got twitter. Still trying to figure it out but if you want to follow me my username is _pingpong and then leave me an interesting twat! Please and thank you!

Banff 2009

As some of you know I had a two day field trip to Banff for HOSP 244. We went to Calgary, Banff, Johnston Canyon and Rocky Mountain House. Our day started off with heading south so we could get a tour of the most wonderful chocolate ever created: Bernard Callebaut. After seeing their $800, 31 pound Santa Claus and free samples we hit up Big Rock Brewery in the SE. We were only supposed to sample two kinds of beer and ended up sampling all of it. In addition to the sampling we got a free pint of beer for free and the daughter of the creator of Big Rock was selling us a six pack of beer for only $10. She's probably one of the coolest ladies out there.

We continued on to Banff for a ride on the gondola and a nice trek up all the stairs on that mountain. The scenery & the Banff Springs was beautiful, especially on the gondola. After that we went to our hostel, got ready for our tour and supper at the hotel. The hotel has some great history to it, especially the ghost stories about the bell boy and then bride who died from falling down the stairs.

The next day we went on our 5.4 km hike of Johnston Canyon. Not gonna lie, it was a bitch to do and we complained all day and my legs are feeling the burn today. I think this is finally when I say I need to get into shape. Anyways, after our brutal hike, we took a two and a half hour drive to Rocky and went to Wild Horse Mountain Ranch and Outfitters to go horseback riding and play Mantracker.

So after we bitched and complained about how tired/hungover we were, it was actually a great two days and a great experience. I can't wait for next year and pictures will be coming soon!

Drinking in Class?

Yup that's right. In HOSP 228 you get to DRINK. Each week our instructor assigns us five drinks to memorize and make in class. Three of us make each drink so we can all sample in class, and trust me, the drink goes around and around. This week we made sixteen drinks and shared them among the twelve of us. Can you say best class ever?!

Week 1 (Drinks with orange juice):

• Screwdriver
• Harvey Wallbanger
• Freddie Fudpucker
• Tequila Sunrise
• Alabama Slammer

Week 2 (Drinks with milk):

• Brown Cow
• Black Russian
• White Russian
• Monkey's Lunch
• Banana Sandwich

I love college.

Healthy Foods

So lately I've been trying to eat less junk food, but since I'm living on my own it's kinda hard not to eat anything with convenience. But luckily I have my healthy Kelsey and my ex-vegetarian Brady to help whip me into shape...hopefully. Then again, Kelsey just bakes and bakes and bakes, it's ridiculous! I know I'm not eating exactly healthy but at least I'm well fed thanks to her! Love you little eskimo.

My example of fate (lol): As I was heading home today around 12:30 I told Brady that I was going to get some fries from the caf. He, as he always does, tells me it's not healthy. So trying to listen to him I start walking and pass not only the caf but the farside too. Me, being so proud of myself continues walking and forgets about the patch, which has pizza, burges, fries, etc. Finally caving I decide to order a small fries. The guy is getting my order ready and at that point I realize I didn't have my wallet. I told him to stop what he was doing because of my lack of money and ran home for some money. Then, deciding to make lunch, I tell myself I'll get some fries later on when I head back to the school for class but when I left my house and passed by all these places, I couldn't go in because I was so full! So yay for not having my wallet!

Party!

So even though I'm in my third year of college and I have GRADUATED from the theatre tech program, I'm still having a first and second year technician mixer at my house. Why? Because I live with Kelsey and Serena and no one else wants to do it at their house. It feels like I haven't left the theatre program at all! Shouldn't I be hanging out with my Hospitality friends? =)

Things to do before I die: Part 1

1. Travel to Australia, New Zealand, Italy and New York.
2. Get my picture on a Jones Soda bottle.
3. Go on a huge shopping spree.
4. Watch shows on off Broadway.
5. Work on cruise lines.
6. Watch Dancing with the Stars live.
7. Volunteer at the Olympics.
8. Own all the seasons of Friends.
9. Actually learn how to sew properly.
10. Attend the Tony Awards.
    

Michelle 102

1. I am the biggest procrastinator in the world. ie. I'm moving all my stuff up to Red Deer on Wednesday and I haven't even started packing.
2. I absolutely hate blow drying my hair. I'll let it air dry most days, but hopefully my mom doesn't catch me because she always yells at me to dry it.
3. I can't live without a watch or not knowing the time.
4. I've always wanted my picture on a Jones Soda bottle.
5. I love reading fantasies and mysteries.
6. My favourite movies are Sister Act 1 & 2, What a Girl Wants and Ever After. They might not be the best movies in the world but they all mean something to me.
7. I love getting my nails done but i love when they're short because I remember how fast I can really type on a keyboard and on my phone.
8. I love watching the Tyra Show. She may be annoying at points but I like how she makes girls feel better about themselves and how most of the stuff on her show are not movies/products to promote like Ellen.
9. On that note, I still love Ellen but it drives me nuts when she dances for like, ten minutes.
10. I'm a very emotional person. I cry almost daily. Don't feel sorry, just let me deal with it on my own.
    

Hospitality & Tourism: Food and Beverage Management

When I graduated the tech program at RDC I thought it'd be the end of Red Deer for good, but things happen and my love for cooking, baking and catering events seemed to heighten throughout the last few months of my final semester. So I applied to the hospitality program at RDC and now I'm heading back to Red Deer for another two years.

Q: Why Red Deer? Why not SAIT? They have a Hotel and Restaurant Management course.
A: I looked up the course load on SAIT's website and a lot of the courses were BMATH and business courses which I would probably fail. RDC's is very hands on and practical with courses such as Bar and Beverage Management and Introductory to Wine.

Q: This seems like a big change from Theatre, what are your plans for the future?
A: I've always loved food preparation and design, maybe I can use it to my advantage to the dinner theatre I'd like to open.

Q: Will you be able to stand another two years in Red Deer?
A: Yes. My friends there are awesome, plus the Arts Centre is putting on Beauty and the Beast and I know they'll welcome my help.

Q: It seems like you keep on going back to Red Deer, is it possible you'll be there in the future?
A: It's hard to say but right now my connections are all in Red Deer. I hope I don't end up there but you never know what will happen.

North America: Check

So I've finally been to the three countries in North America. I just came home from Mexico yesterday and I'm very happy with this nice, cooler weather. I know Mexico is a big deal for everyone but it wasn't for me. I'm not the type of person to lay on a beach and tan for the whole day. I can't just "relax", I need to go out and do something. Don't get me wrong, going snorkeling in the Isla Mujeras (translated as Land of the Women) and climbing the tallest ruin in Coba was fun, but if I had a choice, I'd pick somewhere else for vacation. If you love 30+ degree weather and humidity, laying on the beach, all you can eat buffets, all inclusive with unlimited drinks then Mexico is the place to go, but if you're like me who likes shopping, watching shows, going to museums and cool weather, I'd recommend somewhere else.

Next Stop: Mayan Riviera, Mexico

So tomorrow I'm leaving Calgary to go to Mexico...my first time in that part of the continent. I know what you're thinking, why would you go to Mexico in August? Well this trip originally was supposed to be in June for my cousin's wedding but got canceled because of stupid swine flu. I was pretty excited to go because it was all inclusive and all my extended family would be there, but this shit show happened and long story short: we couldn't get our money back, it cost more to go in December (plus my parents weren't sure when Richie and I would be done exams) so it became the last week in August. I know I should be terribly excited right now because some people aren't as lucky as me and haven't even been out of the country but I still think I'm not going. Even though I've been packing for this week long trip, I'm still not as stoked as I should be. I know I'm going to have fun in Mexico but I don't know when I'm going to be excited. Hopefully something will change tomorrow.

the way Kelsey sees it #1

I put the number one there because I'll probably blog more about Kelsey in the future. Anyways, a few weeks back Kelsey's status was on designer brand Matt & Nat who take pride in their products made out of "vegan leather". I don't especially like Matt & Nat things, except mine and Ashlyn's wallets of course, and a couple purses here and there. I'm also not a fan of their prices, but I do recognize that they are eco-friendly and made in Canada. On a side note, they've created a new line called Samsara, and I thought it'd be different designs but they just came out with the 2008 summer season Matt & Nat in different colours. I'm all about more options but I was disappointed that they weren't creative enough for their launch of Samsara.

Enough about my opinion, this is about Kelsey's. Her status said that "vegan leather" is an expensive term for "vinyl" which I totally agreed with. The funny thing is, I'm not really sure how many people realize that it's JUST vinyl. They see it as a brand name purse that people are definitely gonna recognize and maybe feel like they're higher up because they spent X amount of dollars on it. Don't get me wrong, I'm not attacking your reasons for purchasing a purse or wallet, and you may not buy Matt & Nat because of the brand name but because of other reasons, and I totally appreciate that. I do love my wallet but if I could go back I don't think I would've spent $70 on it. There are cheaper and better quality wallets out there made with a material that's worth paying for.

Michelle 101

1. I love going out to eat and trying new things.
2. Mango ice cream is my favourite!
3. I'm a textaholic, but only to certain people.
4. I am very lazy and I need to change that, but Kelsey and I have made a promise that we will do a lot of exercising this year including yoga, pilates and even going for a walk around the college (she said jog, i said walk).
5. On that note, I have absolutely no stamina whatsoever, I cannot run to save my life.
6. My all time favourite dessert is tiramisu.
7. But I'd pick savoury food over sweets anytime.
8. I cannot go anywhere without my wallet, cell phone and ipod.
9. I love spending the day and doing random things with someone but I have to at least plan out the times we're doing stuff at.
10. I am very gold and ESFJ. They are personality types for those who don't know. Gold is planning, makes lists, hates not being on time and lack of organization and the other is Extroverted, Sensing, Feeling, Judging. I scored an 87% on judging and we all assumed it meant that I'm extremely judgmental but Ashlyn corrected me and told me that it was being organized, good at planning, etc. Ashlyn: "No wonder you're good at SMing." Thanks bestie!
    

Mad Love: Kensington

I've always loved going to Kensington for their stores: iAppeal, a clothing & toy store Ashlyn and I always go to, Trend Fashions, Joints, etc., their piercing/tattoo place: The Arthouse, their annual Salsa Festival, and their food places: Crave cupcakes, their crepe places, and my latest discovery: Higher Grounds. I know many of you have probably already been here many times, but I just found out about it not too long ago because I went there with my brother. The atmosphere was so chill and I loved how it closed late, not like Starbucks. Ever since then, I've been going back with Ashlyn and even took Brady here when he came to visit. We all agree that the food is awesome, along with the Steam Whistle beer and italian sodas. So if you're from Red Deer and ever want to visit Calgary and eat at a local place, check out Higher Grounds, and if you're from Calgary and already know about this place, keep on going! Ps. the renovation looks awesome!

Moving To Do Lists

There's a lot of stuff you need to do when you move, and it doesn't help that I'm leaving for Mexico on Sunday for a week.

Before September 4th:

• Clean room
• Pack clothes for Red Deer
• Pack everything for my room
• Clean den
• Clear out clothes, sell to Trend Fashions in Kensington

On September. 4th:

• Get keys for house/room
• Pay rent
• Unpack
• Get new iCard
• Buy textbooks
  

For September. 7th:

• Pack last minute stuff
• Buy garbage bags and dish soap
• Go to the bank and get a roll of loonies and quarters for laundry
• Change phone number to Red Deer number
• Buy black ink for printer
  

A Jolli Red Bee?

As many of you know, I'm 1/8 Filipino, so naturally I go back to the Philippines every so often. We're supposed to go back every five years to visit my family, but we got busy with school, gone on other vacations, diploma season, etc. I haven't been there since i was 7 years old, and when I was younger, I was the pickiest eater out there, so my parents had trouble getting me to eat...until they discovered Jollibee spaghetti. Now Jollibee has regular American fast food burgers and fries but they also have Filipino food such as palabok, longanisa, etc. and what's so special about this spaghetti is that it's Filipino style, which means sweet. I ate this every day for six weeks straight and I miss it. It's been almost 13 years since I've had it, and I don't really remember what it tastes like, I just know that I want it. So next time I'm in California or the Philippines, I'll definitely be heading straight towards this red bee. But who knows, maybe I'll hit it up somewhere in Brunei, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong or Vietnam if I ever get a chance to go there.
ps. Look! My last name is even in the picture!

RDC Residence

After months of freaking out about if I got onto res, I finally know what house I'm in and who my roommates are. I was so scared about it because I didn't want to end up having roommates like last year, but I'm happy to say I know two of my roommates. And my third roommate, well, I don't know her, but she is in her last year of MPA acting, so at least I know what her program is. And the best thing about it is that she's not going to be moving in until end of October/beginning of November so we have the house all to ourselves until then! I'm excited to move in and, I never thought I'd say this but, I'm excited to be back in Red Deer.

Tattoos

Something I forgot to tell most of you guys...I FINALLY got the balls to go down to Kensington and go for a tattoo consultation and book my appointment. I'm getting my first tattoo on Friday September 4th @ 11:30 at The Arthouse. Now I did some checking out before I chose The Arthouse. First I wanted to go to Native Arts in Red Deer because they have walk-in Saturdays. I was definitely planning to go earlier this year but with rehearsals, calls and shows I just got too busy/tired. Then I tagged along with Brady when he got his "Hocahontas" tattoo in Innisfail at Inspiration Ink. This place was so inviting and not like any other tattoo shop. They sold purses, jewelery and everything just made me feel comfortable. But me, not being able to drive, didn't want to go all the way to Innisfail while in Calgary, so I intended on going when I was back in Red Deer.

Then I started talking about it with Ashlyn and since we go to The Arthouse for piercings, we decided to check out the tattoos. I got it all priced out but didn't book an appointment because my dad wanted me to book it when he was free so he could bring me. They seemed to know how I wanted it, bounced ideas off of me and made me feel really comfortable. Plus the artist I talked to has a really great accent! Everyone there seem experienced, friendly, and the best part was they were busy! Not to mention that Paul (the artist), was JUST finishing up a tattoo which made me feel good.

Once we left I decided to check out Body Inc. because it was basically right beside The Arthouse and I know a few people who went there. Once i got in I felt intimated, as usual, when I go into those places, but for some reason there was a different vibe (that was my first flag). There were so many people at the front desk just talking and it seemed like they weren't doing any work (second flag). When I finally got helped by someone, they told me I couldn't get the things I wanted for my tattoo (third flag). When he asked if I wanted to book my appointment, I said I had to talk to my dad first. He said no problem and I left. He didn't even give me his card like Paul at The Arthouse. So really, this is showing me that he's unprofessional, unexperienced, and doesn't know what the hell he's talking about (fourth flag with a blinking neon late saying "NO WAY"). He may be a bit cheaper but I'd much rather go to a more experienced artist who knows what they're doing and makes me feel comfortable. After all, this is permanent.

So I went back a week later to The Arthouse and booked an appointment. The next time you see me, look straight at my right wrist!

Resurrected...

So I started this blog in June and decided to resurrect it because I was bored. But I looked more into my account and saw that I have another blog on here without any blog entries, and I've apparently been a member since May 2008. Clearly I've been bored wayy too many times.

What if life was a musical?

On Friday, May 29th 2009, I went to Red Deer to see Ignition Theatre's "Edges". I went because I know many of the people involved in the show. I was glad I came up to watch the show and for my friends in Calgary, you should start exploring shows north of you. I think you guys should also check out this song: Be My Friend. It was very well done and these photos are of that particular number. Photos taken by Patrick Beagan

Directed by Matt Grue
Musical Director: Morgan Mckee
Set Design by Patrick Beagan
Stage Manager/Costume Designer: Stephanie Ridge
Costume Designer: Caitlyn Thoreson
Lighting Designer: Matt Grue

Starring:
Chantel Hutchison, Alex Mihill, Richard Meen, Spenser Pasman, Curtis Labelle, Sabrina Note-Hank

Congrats guys! The show was great!

Class of '09

Yes, I finally took the pictures off of my camera! Let's calculate numbers: Over 1800 students graduated from Red Deer College this year. About 400 students registered to convocate. Only 2 actors and 4 technicians went to walk the stage. They called us up by program. So of course we're probably about the 3rd from last program to be called (Theatre Acting and Technical Production). The convocation took 3 and 1/2 hours when it was supposed to take only 2 and 1/2. Really now? My high school graduating class consisted of 486 students and we were done within 2 hours! Ugh whatever, as long as my mother does not force me walk the stage again I'll be fine. Ladies...we did it!

Lilac Festival

This past Sunday was the Lilac Festival. In my opinion, one of the greatest street festivals Calgary has to offer. It was around 10 blocks of food vendors, jewelery, clothing, and the most random things you'd never thought people would sell. It reminded me of the night market in Richmond, BC (for those of you who have never been, it's a big tourist attraction sort of like a flea market that has grown bigger and bigger every year. you'll never see more asians in your life!). It was great to see how many restaurants and different cultures who participated. The weather was perfect: 20 degrees with a slight wind. There were times when I was walking in the shade and was actually cold! What I liked the most was the culture. Calgary isn't known for it's culture. We're known for the Flames and the Stampede. Having this festival educated Calgarians on the many different cultures of the world and it was awesome to see people enjoying it! I think the best part of the day for me was getting henna done. I've always wanted henna and we passed by many tents until I found one that was reasonably priced ($5 - $20) and who added sparkles for free! The sparkles only last until you peel off the paste but it still adds a nice touch for at least 4 hours! =)