new blog! 11:49 AM

So, I want to post a lot of my art on this blog, but that tends to get a little tedious for those who aren't artsy, so: solution?

I'm creating a new art blog! Or rather, I _have_ created a new art blog. I'll be posting my art (yes, even the crappy pieces ;) and possibly some updates about galleries around Toronto etc.

Here is the URL: www.calicoart.blogspot.com
It doesn't have anything on it right now, but hopefully when I have some time I'll upload some pics.

Peace!

BRAAAAINS 11:43 AM

Recently I did something awesome! Ok, It wasn't _that_ recent, but it's still worth blogging about.
It was the Toronto Zombie Walk!

On October 23rd, us zombies took to the streets to lurch around, and feast on the living.
Take a look:




The official stats were about 5000-6000 people. Hehe. Invasion!

horrors! 6:00 PM

Everyday I convince myself that I will never get married, have a relationship, or have another "crush" on someone. This is because I have seen what romantic relationships do to good people. I have seen relationships destroyed before my eyes, with stupid, pointless, and hurtful words.

And for what?

But some days, I read the sweetest comments on those sites like sixbillionsecrets, and I find myself almost convinced that love is real. But then I crash back into my reality, the divorces, the hurtful breakups, the tears, and I re-convince myself that it doesn't exist. Hell, even my grandparents hate each other.

I'm done with the screaming and the stupid breakups. I'm living by myself with my cats.

hello! 5:24 PM

I'm not deadly.

but i'll destroy you.

baby names? 9:18 PM

Here is a list of names I would definately consider naming my daughter, if I were to have one.

Aine - Pronounce AWN-ya
The queen of the fairies in Celtic mythology

Luna
The goddess of the moon.

Aida - Pronounced I-da
The tragic heroine of Verdi's Egyptian opera

Minerva
The Greek goddess of wisdom

Mira
A traditional Scottish name

Venice
A beautiful city in rome

Sage
A fragrant herb, also means wise.

dying in the snow 9:06 PM

No matter, my innocent friend,
My feather-tipped wings shall,

Wrap around your diamond cold corpse.

The world was nice, seemingly free of gall,
But shining clouds are where you were meant to be.

Let the icy crown rest apon your brow,

The Blanket of snow cover you up.
"It wasn't meant to be", the angels said.
Their chorus slowed, then eventually pounded

in

my

head.

metric concert , 2:08 PM

So, I haven't been writing lately, (sorry!). I'm currently moving from my house in Mississauga to a condo in Toronto, so things are busy. I'm also taking care of my baby brother during the day, so that's exhausting. His cuteness totally makes up for it though. Take a look.



Being crazy on the bed!



Ruining our VHS's.



Adorable!

Yesterday I went to a free Metric concert on Bay and Front and it was amazing! We arrived about 2 hours early and got right by the front of the stage. It was incredibly hot though, and by the end of it we were all drenched. When it was finished, we walked to the Eaton Centre and hung out there for a bit. It was a fun day.




You go, girl. :)



Getting squished in the huge crowd! There's my grey T-shirt.







Getting refreshed at Quizno's. 41C weather tires you out!





My favourite shot!





One of my good friends, Oliver.

Artist talent, a curse. 6:12 PM

+ =



Tad-DA! See how that works!
This is one of my amateur Photoshop pieces from a while back. I just thought the whole equation thing legitimized it. It's always been my passion (corny word, but who cares!) to become an artist. From when I was in the crib to now, saving up for art school, I've always idolized art. When I became older, and was taught how to use a computer, that became one of my main hobbies, going on the PC. Art and computers, put them together, and what you get is graphic design, currently my main goal.
Unfortunately, this is what my future life is looking like:

Expensive OCAD degree in Fine Arts + Studio Apartment = Starving freelance artist.
Sigh.

Summer is RAINY! 12:46 PM

Wow, flooding on the DVP is crazy! Most of southern Ontario got the torrential downpour, myself included. Hopefully the rest of the summer will turn out nicely. Still not sure if I'll do that summer job at the banquet hall. Maybe this summer I just want to relax.

Oh. Man. 6:42 AM

Alright, I'm going to be completely and brutally honest here. I almost wish that the G20 riots had gotten a little worse. I know, I'm a terrible person. I mean, I didn't want anyone to die, hell no, but it would have been a bit more interesting!
I mean, the whole action with the burning car was cool, and the smashed windows are interesting, but I dunno.

What is it about humanity that we enjoy this kinda stuff so much?

I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaa-aaaack! 7:32 PM

(Lovely, huh?)

Okay, so after much though and deliberation (Okay, no thought and deliberation), I've decided to start up my blogspot again. Thanks, Lyla!

Recently, I read a book entitled The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. Well, I'd just like to say that I have never identified with a character as much as I saw myself in the main character, Charlie. It was such an amazing experience reading the book, and everytime I read it, I get something new out of it.

- - -

Today was Exam Review Day at my school, (No surprise that it's when you review your exams!) and I did okay on my exams. As follows,

Geography- 74% (But my Culminating and term mark were high 80s.)
Art- 86% (And I thought I'd failed!)
Science- 91%
Business-79% (We'll just say it's an 80)

I think this semester was really easy though, compared to my first semester. (Religion, Math, English, French) It had both my electives, which was a well deserved break from my hectic first semester. In grade 10 I'll be sure to make sure my schedule is more balanced!