Check out my girl Monica's uber cool scarves!!!!!! You can find them here!
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Lipstik Indie is LIVE!
We have officially launched! What is LipStik Indie Reviews all about? LipStik Indie Reviews is all about Indie Artists. If you are a singer, band, spoken word artist, comic book creator, writer (from zines to novels), have an ezine or online DIY store, you should be reviewed by us. We’ve all been in your shoes and know it is important for the world to know about you. Check out our submissions guidelines @ www.lipstikindie.com, if you want us to review you.
Friday, December 29, 2006
Count down to fast part deux
on january 2, 2007 viki and I will be commencing on our second fast. janis will be joining us a few days later.
it's funny, i wasn't looking forward to xmas (acually hate it) but am very excited about fasting again. unless you try it you have no idea how good it makes you feel. hopefully it will also purge me of this cough!!!!!
it's funny, i wasn't looking forward to xmas (acually hate it) but am very excited about fasting again. unless you try it you have no idea how good it makes you feel. hopefully it will also purge me of this cough!!!!!
Thursday, December 28, 2006
The Rayna Podcast
The Rayna Podcast is LIVE! And you can find it here!
This girl is one hot commodity and will be singing at a venue near you. Check out her websites here.
Rayna.ca
Rayna's Myspace
Sponsors:
Lizzie Violet
2-Mile
This girl is one hot commodity and will be singing at a venue near you. Check out her websites here.
Rayna.ca
Rayna's Myspace
Sponsors:
Lizzie Violet
2-Mile
Friday, December 22, 2006
The week that officially sucked!
Ok, this has been a crap week!!! Around noon on Monday I started to get a tickle in my throat... by the time I got home from work my throat was on fire, I was coughing and I had a slight temperature... Tuesday I woke up feeling like hell, but had to go to work... it was the week before vacation... coughing, slight fever, headache... When I got home it had gotten worse... Wednesday... same thing but with a 103 fever... still went to work... may as well infect everyone... misery loves company... Thursday.. I prayed I would be better. It is Solstice and I needed to go the Festival of Lights. Not happening.. still have a 103 fever, haven't slept in two days due to the coughing and have lost my voice. Like the fool I am still went to work...
Today it's friday. I am working at home, and need to get caught up... I still feel like poo
I guess that is my early Xmas present from the Flu Gods... Geez thx!
At least 2006 is almost over!!!!
Today it's friday. I am working at home, and need to get caught up... I still feel like poo
I guess that is my early Xmas present from the Flu Gods... Geez thx!
At least 2006 is almost over!!!!
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
I get it already
Ok Lady, I get it, I'm hearing your message LOUD AND CLEAR! I'm getting off the fence!
On a not so separate note.
Anna you are a true sister and my sister, because we do get to choose our family and I LOVE YOU!!!!!
On a not so separate note.
Anna you are a true sister and my sister, because we do get to choose our family and I LOVE YOU!!!!!
Sunday, December 10, 2006
a quote we should all live by...
“One life is all we have and we live it as we believe in living it. But to sacrifice what you are and to live without belief, that is a fate more terrible than dying.” Joan of Arc
Thursday, December 07, 2006
A must
Go check out Sarah Kramer's blog right now! She has the best song posted there. Ok, I just sounded like someone in grade nine!
Sunday, December 03, 2006
New issue and NEW PODCAST
There is a new issue up at shebytches.com with Guest Bytch interview with Sarah Kramer!
That's right, our Guest Bytch for this issue is Sarah Kramer. Check out our interview with her.
You can see that and all the weekly articles at
www.shebytches.com
go check it out now!
We also have a new podcast live. Vegan Bytches That Rule the World. As well it includes part 2 of the Sean Ward Interview. Download it from here!
That's right, our Guest Bytch for this issue is Sarah Kramer. Check out our interview with her.
You can see that and all the weekly articles at
www.shebytches.com
go check it out now!
We also have a new podcast live. Vegan Bytches That Rule the World. As well it includes part 2 of the Sean Ward Interview. Download it from here!
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
how fast can you be???
since I am feeling all happy happy
the first 10 people to email me.... get a button pack of the latest greatest 1" shebytches buttons... (these babies aren't even on the website yet)
the first 10 people to email me.... get a button pack of the latest greatest 1" shebytches buttons... (these babies aren't even on the website yet)
The sad, sad story of my iBook
Last Wednesday night I came home ready to write. Bleed out the words that were filling up the space in my head. Desperate to share. I as per usual went down to my office, flipped open the lid of my trusty iBook.. and nothing. At first I thought I had turned it off the evening before, rather than put it to sleep. I checked and the little button that flashes when your computer is sleeping was... flashing. So I tried again. Nothing.
I hard shut it down, pray to the computer gods to let it work. Again nothing, but I could faintly see the desktop image in the back ground. I tried adjusting the brightness, nothing. I sat with head in hands trying to remember what I did the night before. It seems I did nothing out of the ordinary, nothing unusual. What the hell is going on.
Flash: I'm the girl who buys the shelf, that's missing the screw to hold it up. If one out of a million iBooks had a faulty screen, I would be the one who bought it. If I try to set up an appointment with someone, the time they are free I'm not. If I need a size 8.5, it's the only one sold out. That's just how the cookie crumbles with me and yes I usually end up with the bag of cookies that are crumbled.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining, it's just how is goes.
When I dropped off my computer, I begged and pleaded to have it back by Monday, I also begged and pleaded that they try not to lose my files as it had been over three months since I backed them up. Again... me.. cookie...
Can't have your computer till next Wed/Thurs
Don't worry about your files, it's just the monitor
Is it still under warranty???
I can handle point one, I needed the break
Point two, whew
Point three... eeeeeeeeeeee
My chest tightened up... before I could speak I asked when I bought it, I said Feb. The guy said you should be ok, and checked in my computer. But, but... the guy I bought it from told me 3 month warranty
Well, either I wasn't listening or the 18 year old who sold it to me was stoned. It's 1 year parts and labour, 3 months software. I was so relieved I did the happy dance.
Until I called today to see when I could get my iBook back. 'Um.... they are still testing it... not for a few more days.'
I almost cried. I can't take two more days, I am so far behind on my writing, zines and website... two more days.
An hour later I got another call. Your iBook is ready for pick up. Part two of the happy dance and guess who is buying the extended two year warranty! That's right me! Not to mention I will NEVER go three months again without backing up my files.
So... back to it tonight... and guess who won't be leaving her office for the entire weekend... again if you guessed me, you win!
xo c
I hard shut it down, pray to the computer gods to let it work. Again nothing, but I could faintly see the desktop image in the back ground. I tried adjusting the brightness, nothing. I sat with head in hands trying to remember what I did the night before. It seems I did nothing out of the ordinary, nothing unusual. What the hell is going on.
Flash: I'm the girl who buys the shelf, that's missing the screw to hold it up. If one out of a million iBooks had a faulty screen, I would be the one who bought it. If I try to set up an appointment with someone, the time they are free I'm not. If I need a size 8.5, it's the only one sold out. That's just how the cookie crumbles with me and yes I usually end up with the bag of cookies that are crumbled.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining, it's just how is goes.
When I dropped off my computer, I begged and pleaded to have it back by Monday, I also begged and pleaded that they try not to lose my files as it had been over three months since I backed them up. Again... me.. cookie...
Can't have your computer till next Wed/Thurs
Don't worry about your files, it's just the monitor
Is it still under warranty???
I can handle point one, I needed the break
Point two, whew
Point three... eeeeeeeeeeee
My chest tightened up... before I could speak I asked when I bought it, I said Feb. The guy said you should be ok, and checked in my computer. But, but... the guy I bought it from told me 3 month warranty
Well, either I wasn't listening or the 18 year old who sold it to me was stoned. It's 1 year parts and labour, 3 months software. I was so relieved I did the happy dance.
Until I called today to see when I could get my iBook back. 'Um.... they are still testing it... not for a few more days.'
I almost cried. I can't take two more days, I am so far behind on my writing, zines and website... two more days.
An hour later I got another call. Your iBook is ready for pick up. Part two of the happy dance and guess who is buying the extended two year warranty! That's right me! Not to mention I will NEVER go three months again without backing up my files.
So... back to it tonight... and guess who won't be leaving her office for the entire weekend... again if you guessed me, you win!
xo c
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Open letter to those who are making me crazy...
Below is an open letter to those who are making me crazy. Either it is because I can no longer tolerate you or have become frustrated by your actions. Please read!
--
Dear (insert your name here),
I'm normally a very tolerant person. Or at least I try to be. Lately though my patience has grown thin and my tolerance of many is growing weary. I ask only a simple list of things from all of you. The things on this list are pretty standard and easy to follow. Out of respect for my sanity I ask that you read the list, memorize it and fulfill it.
List:
~If you want to talk to me, talk to me and don't stare waiting for me to take the lead on a conversation. I don't bite. Ok, I do but have been asked to stop.
~Look at me when I talk to you.
~When I email you respond to me... same day. No one is really that busy.
~Don't walk away from me when I'm talking to you.
~Don't mumble when you talk
~Don't nag at me
~Don't ask me a question I can't answer and then after I say I can't answer it ask me again.
~Don't make me repeat myself, 50 times
~Don't ask me the same question over and over again
~Don't talk down to me
~DON'T make any kind of chauvinistic remarks around me... I do bite (see above)
As you can see these are really easy rules to follow. Do yourself a favour and start following them. If not, I won't tolerate you any longer. And trust me that list is getting pretty long.
Yours Truly
The bytchy one
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Dear (insert your name here),
I'm normally a very tolerant person. Or at least I try to be. Lately though my patience has grown thin and my tolerance of many is growing weary. I ask only a simple list of things from all of you. The things on this list are pretty standard and easy to follow. Out of respect for my sanity I ask that you read the list, memorize it and fulfill it.
List:
~If you want to talk to me, talk to me and don't stare waiting for me to take the lead on a conversation. I don't bite. Ok, I do but have been asked to stop.
~Look at me when I talk to you.
~When I email you respond to me... same day. No one is really that busy.
~Don't walk away from me when I'm talking to you.
~Don't mumble when you talk
~Don't nag at me
~Don't ask me a question I can't answer and then after I say I can't answer it ask me again.
~Don't make me repeat myself, 50 times
~Don't ask me the same question over and over again
~Don't talk down to me
~DON'T make any kind of chauvinistic remarks around me... I do bite (see above)
As you can see these are really easy rules to follow. Do yourself a favour and start following them. If not, I won't tolerate you any longer. And trust me that list is getting pretty long.
Yours Truly
The bytchy one
Monday, November 27, 2006
Why???
Why do people continue to disappointment me? I give them the benefit of the doubt, then... crash and burn.
Just once I would like for someone to actually live up to MY expectations.
I wonder when that might happen???
I'm not holding my breath
I'm afraid if I did I would just pass out.
Yes, maybe I ask too much, set my standards too high. But I am a lioness and only the best will do.
Just once I would like for someone to actually live up to MY expectations.
I wonder when that might happen???
I'm not holding my breath
I'm afraid if I did I would just pass out.
Yes, maybe I ask too much, set my standards too high. But I am a lioness and only the best will do.
Sunday, November 26, 2006
read the ingredients twice
so.. in the last two days I discovered two products that I was advised were Vegan safe that are not... I'm furious with both these companies and am going to be sending complaints shortly.
The first one is a product sold in Kensington Market and produced by a company out of Brampton (King Foods? Of course the package with the name is not near me but I will update this when I get my hands on it). The package contained faux vegetarian chicken strips. This package was clearly marked, Suitable for Vegans. I purchase this product at the Vegetarian Food Fair in September (after being told by the lady handing out samples it was Vegan safe). For some reason I came home threw it in ther freezer and didn't think about it again... till last night.
I pulled the package out the freezer and something told me to read the ingredients again.. there were the words Whey Protien. WHEY PROTIEN is an animal by-product. HOW!!!!! can these people say 'Suitable for Vegans' when there is animal in their product. I was furious.
Then today, while at the Big Carrot, I thought I would treat myself to a Tetra Pack of the Tazo Chai syrup (the one that Starbuck uses). Again a little voice said read the ingredients carefully. I did, all them versions contained HONEY. These are the same boxes I see them using when they have been making up my Grande Soy Tazo Chai lattes. The same Latte's that the guy behind the counter assured me were safe for Vegans.
WHAT THE HELL ARE WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE!!!!!!!! I think I am going to make up a card and carry it around with me. It will list all the things Vegan's CANNOT eat. Each time I go to a coffee shop, grocer or restaurant and when I ask if it is 'VEGAN SAFE' I will make the person helping me read the card TWICE!
The first one is a product sold in Kensington Market and produced by a company out of Brampton (King Foods? Of course the package with the name is not near me but I will update this when I get my hands on it). The package contained faux vegetarian chicken strips. This package was clearly marked, Suitable for Vegans. I purchase this product at the Vegetarian Food Fair in September (after being told by the lady handing out samples it was Vegan safe). For some reason I came home threw it in ther freezer and didn't think about it again... till last night.
I pulled the package out the freezer and something told me to read the ingredients again.. there were the words Whey Protien. WHEY PROTIEN is an animal by-product. HOW!!!!! can these people say 'Suitable for Vegans' when there is animal in their product. I was furious.
Then today, while at the Big Carrot, I thought I would treat myself to a Tetra Pack of the Tazo Chai syrup (the one that Starbuck uses). Again a little voice said read the ingredients carefully. I did, all them versions contained HONEY. These are the same boxes I see them using when they have been making up my Grande Soy Tazo Chai lattes. The same Latte's that the guy behind the counter assured me were safe for Vegans.
WHAT THE HELL ARE WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE!!!!!!!! I think I am going to make up a card and carry it around with me. It will list all the things Vegan's CANNOT eat. Each time I go to a coffee shop, grocer or restaurant and when I ask if it is 'VEGAN SAFE' I will make the person helping me read the card TWICE!
google me?
google carolina smart just for fun!
then google your own name and send me links to freaky stuff you find associated with your name....
then google your own name and send me links to freaky stuff you find associated with your name....
Thursday, November 23, 2006
apparently...
when you take a leap of faith... apparently your suppose to be patient about the end results. it's not an add water and stir type thing. silly me... i would have thought that results would have been instantaneous. like litmus paper. but.. not so...
tuesday's leap, did get one minor positive result and then painful silence since. here is where the problem is.. being Leo i need instant gratification, praise, answers, actions... silence makes me CRAZY...
but I will remain patient... good things come to those who are patient, isn't that what they say?
tuesday's leap, did get one minor positive result and then painful silence since. here is where the problem is.. being Leo i need instant gratification, praise, answers, actions... silence makes me CRAZY...
but I will remain patient... good things come to those who are patient, isn't that what they say?
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Monday, November 20, 2006
A shot of life.
I just got a shot of life today. A dear friend of mine has breast cancer. The prognosis is good, they caught it early. The irony of this all is she, at 47, finally figured out her life. She moved away to finish University and knew what she wants to do with the rest of her life. Then breast cancer hits. She is tough and brave and stubborn, so she will be a survivor! Send all your positive vibes out. She needs them right now.
This of course, was just another reminder that life is too short and we need to live for the moment. I know I haven't been and I am going to start.
I LOVE YOU J!
This of course, was just another reminder that life is too short and we need to live for the moment. I know I haven't been and I am going to start.
I LOVE YOU J!
Saturday, November 18, 2006
dark and beautiful...
this was one of the most beautiful things I have seen... dark and beautiful... it almost made me cry... it really got to me on alot of emotional levels. and it takes alot to do that...
A secret message to you
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Friday, November 17, 2006
So let it be!!!
I'm putting it out there... I wish the Fates would stop working against me. I'm asking nicely... please stop. Please! Give this girl a bit of a break... I've worked hard and I deserve it!
and...
I'm putting the positive vibe out there...
if it's in my blog then it must be.
So let it be!!!
xo c
and...
I'm putting the positive vibe out there...
if it's in my blog then it must be.
So let it be!!!
xo c
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Not Eggnog
I LOVE Eggnog and with the holiday season approaching something as a vegan I thought I would miss out on would be Eggnog. Not so. There is soy Eggnog. Guess what I'm drinking right now... that's right Eggnog that isn't Eggnog.
There are sooo many brands out that that make it. Vitasoy, Soy Good, Silk to name a few. I have tried the Vitasoy and the Soy Good and they are yummy. I will have to say that that Soy One is the closest to the real Eggnog taste.
My friend Nats and I went to Noahs and stocked up on the Vitasoy Nog and Chocolate Peppermint soy milk. Between the two of us we cleared the self. The stock boy had this 'crap' I have to cart more out look on his face. Get with the program guy... it's EGGNOG Season!
Oh the things I want to make... eggnog cookies, eggnog cupcakes.. rum and eggnog.. wait.. that's not baking.. but after a few of those I will be baked.
Now back to my Eggnog
There are sooo many brands out that that make it. Vitasoy, Soy Good, Silk to name a few. I have tried the Vitasoy and the Soy Good and they are yummy. I will have to say that that Soy One is the closest to the real Eggnog taste.
My friend Nats and I went to Noahs and stocked up on the Vitasoy Nog and Chocolate Peppermint soy milk. Between the two of us we cleared the self. The stock boy had this 'crap' I have to cart more out look on his face. Get with the program guy... it's EGGNOG Season!
Oh the things I want to make... eggnog cookies, eggnog cupcakes.. rum and eggnog.. wait.. that's not baking.. but after a few of those I will be baked.
Now back to my Eggnog
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
new issue is live
a brand spankin new issue is live @ shebytches.com
our guest bytches are two girls and a podcast
and the fabulous natalie gray is back and funnier than ever!
our guest bytches are two girls and a podcast
and the fabulous natalie gray is back and funnier than ever!
Monday, November 13, 2006
a whole new level of disgusted
Today I have been brought to a whole new level of disgusted.
Men who are 30 + years should not be watching Laguna Beach because of the 'girls'
I unfortunately overheard a conversation between two grown men... talking about how hot the 'girls' where on above mentioned show.
I threw up a little... I wonder if they heard me??? These are two educated and who I thought, how wrong I was, mature men (both 30 plus) talking about it.
That is just wrong!
I am beyond grossed out.
Men who are 30 + years should not be watching Laguna Beach because of the 'girls'
I unfortunately overheard a conversation between two grown men... talking about how hot the 'girls' where on above mentioned show.
I threw up a little... I wonder if they heard me??? These are two educated and who I thought, how wrong I was, mature men (both 30 plus) talking about it.
That is just wrong!
I am beyond grossed out.
Friday, November 10, 2006
Small Press Fair!
Come see us!!!!!!! We are there Sunday!
Toronto Small Press Fair
Victory Café, 581 Markham St
Saturday, November 11th and Sunday November 12th from
11am-5pm
Toronto Small Press Fair
Victory Café, 581 Markham St
Saturday, November 11th and Sunday November 12th from
11am-5pm
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Hail Seitan
I'm exhausted... 4 hours of sleep a night just isn't enough these days...
... and the non-vegan who lives in my house keeps bugging me for Seitan... I keep saying I will make some more soon... but the begging continues... what have I done, I've created a monster... be forewarned if you introduce non-vegans to Seitan, this will happen to you too.
I blame Sarah Kramer... at least she knows how to make her own Seitan :)
xo c
... and the non-vegan who lives in my house keeps bugging me for Seitan... I keep saying I will make some more soon... but the begging continues... what have I done, I've created a monster... be forewarned if you introduce non-vegans to Seitan, this will happen to you too.
I blame Sarah Kramer... at least she knows how to make her own Seitan :)
xo c
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Shebytches latest Podcast is LIVE
Hi there, sorry for taking so long for our next podcast. Going forward we hope to have a new one up every 2 to 3 weeks!
This podcast is chalk full of goodies! Some indie reviews (which will be posted in their entirety at lipstikindie.com when it launches) and an interview with Mr. Sean Ward. Check Sean out at www.seanward.net. Here is a link to the podcast or you can download it. You can also subscribe to our podcasts via the link on the right.
The Sean Ward Interview will be in three parts. Part 2 and 3 coming soon! Here is a link to a written interview we did.
We said this song was at the end of the podcast, unfortunately due to time contraints it didn't make it but here it is now! The group is called Cat's and Jammers and the song is called Mannequin take a listen.
Sponsors
2-Mile Jewellry
Lizzie Violet
Reviews
Violated - This can be pu chased at www.thesplit.ca
Carnival - Part one of an 8 part graphic novel by stef lenk. It can be found here www.steflenk.com
JB Artistic - check out her website at www.JBArtistic.com
This podcast is chalk full of goodies! Some indie reviews (which will be posted in their entirety at lipstikindie.com when it launches) and an interview with Mr. Sean Ward. Check Sean out at www.seanward.net. Here is a link to the podcast or you can download it. You can also subscribe to our podcasts via the link on the right.
The Sean Ward Interview will be in three parts. Part 2 and 3 coming soon! Here is a link to a written interview we did.
We said this song was at the end of the podcast, unfortunately due to time contraints it didn't make it but here it is now! The group is called Cat's and Jammers and the song is called Mannequin take a listen.
Sponsors
2-Mile Jewellry
Lizzie Violet
Reviews
Violated - This can be pu chased at www.thesplit.ca
Carnival - Part one of an 8 part graphic novel by stef lenk. It can be found here www.steflenk.com
JB Artistic - check out her website at www.JBArtistic.com
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Real Food
Today I had my first real meal. Viki, Janis and I ate at Cafe 668 on Dundas West... Oh my good gawd it was good!!!!!!!!!!! I even have left overs. I'm still full and even after running around am not hungry. If I do get hungry, I have made a jug up of the lemonade (to drink each morning) and will take a few mouthfuls. Otherwise really not hungry at all!
And I looked good in jeans today! That hasn't happened in years!
And I looked good in jeans today! That hasn't happened in years!
Friday, October 20, 2006
Day 12 - I get to eat FRUIT
It's been a crazy morning! I haven't even had a chance to do my update!!!
Well I made it! 10 days of fasting on the lemonade drink, one day of nothing else but orange juice. I am so looking forward to fruit at lunch!!!!!!!! YUMMY!!!!!!!!!
I noticed my tongue is still half white, especially at the back. I hope that goes away soon!
I am so proud of Viki, Janis and myself. I wouldn't have been able to do it with out them!!! They are my sisters, even if not by blood and I am so glad we did this together!!!
Next time! 15 days! I am already pumping myself up for it!
Well I made it! 10 days of fasting on the lemonade drink, one day of nothing else but orange juice. I am so looking forward to fruit at lunch!!!!!!!! YUMMY!!!!!!!!!
I noticed my tongue is still half white, especially at the back. I hope that goes away soon!
I am so proud of Viki, Janis and myself. I wouldn't have been able to do it with out them!!! They are my sisters, even if not by blood and I am so glad we did this together!!!
Next time! 15 days! I am already pumping myself up for it!
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Day 11 - Orange Juice is YUMMY!
What a delight it was to sip Orange Juice this morning... I don't think anything ever tasted this good!!!!!!!!!!
My tongue is still not fully pink like the book says, apparently you are suppose to stay on the fast till it is. I just can't take another day of the lemonade. My mind was pumped up for ten days and I couldn't convince it to go any longer. Next time I will do 15 plus days. Each time increasing the length of time.
It feels good to know that I have made the effort to becoming as healthy as I possibly can. This is only one step, but I know I'm on the right path!
11:07 am - the orange juice is upsetting my stomach in gross and disgusting ways.... I've alreadly polished off half the jug, that could also be why... am getting hungry. looks like I will have to try and not drink it for a few hours.
1:49 pm - orange juice just ain't cutting it. my upset tummy is gone. I'm guessing it was the initial reaction that I wasn't drinking the lemonade. I kinda miss the lemonade. It made me feel full!
Am also a little worried about what's going to happen when solid food hits my stomach again. I really hope I don't gain too much of the weight back, but I am determined to keep it off and take off 20 more pounds!
8:59 pm - I will have to admit, I really didn't enjoy the day of orange juice at all. It was a bit hard on the tummy, as well gave me the runs, fortunately I didn't end up with heart burn.
The veggies and herbs for the soup are ready to go. It's all sitting in my wonderful crockpot and will be turned on tomorrow morning before I go to work and ready for me when I get home!!!!!! YUMMY!!!!!
My tongue is still not fully pink like the book says, apparently you are suppose to stay on the fast till it is. I just can't take another day of the lemonade. My mind was pumped up for ten days and I couldn't convince it to go any longer. Next time I will do 15 plus days. Each time increasing the length of time.
It feels good to know that I have made the effort to becoming as healthy as I possibly can. This is only one step, but I know I'm on the right path!
11:07 am - the orange juice is upsetting my stomach in gross and disgusting ways.... I've alreadly polished off half the jug, that could also be why... am getting hungry. looks like I will have to try and not drink it for a few hours.
1:49 pm - orange juice just ain't cutting it. my upset tummy is gone. I'm guessing it was the initial reaction that I wasn't drinking the lemonade. I kinda miss the lemonade. It made me feel full!
Am also a little worried about what's going to happen when solid food hits my stomach again. I really hope I don't gain too much of the weight back, but I am determined to keep it off and take off 20 more pounds!
8:59 pm - I will have to admit, I really didn't enjoy the day of orange juice at all. It was a bit hard on the tummy, as well gave me the runs, fortunately I didn't end up with heart burn.
The veggies and herbs for the soup are ready to go. It's all sitting in my wonderful crockpot and will be turned on tomorrow morning before I go to work and ready for me when I get home!!!!!! YUMMY!!!!!
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Day 10 - the final day of the lemons!
The last day of the actual lemon fast, but it ain't over just yet. I have 2 days of orange juice, then a day of light eating then Sunday I can have a real meal!
There is a debate though over the orange juice part. The book says fresh squeezed. I did a rough calculation and it will take me approx 15 large oranges to fill a jug. that's alot of squeezing. Should I stick with the fresh squeezed or cave and go to Big Carrot and buy the jug of all natural 100% orange juice. And it is, no water added, it's just juice. What to do.. What to do...
Otherwise I feel good. I was getting worn down in the evening the last couple days, but of course I always try to do way to much all the time! No migraines, no sinus headaches and considering yesterdays awful weather I should have had a sinus headache from hell. And the eczema on my feet is gone. Though I didn't lose as much weight as I had hoped, physically I feel better. The one thing that concerns me though is the book says your tongue will be white while the toxins are coming out and turn back to it's normal pink colour when they are done. It's only half pink, half white right now.
2:45 pm - I thought the last few hours were going to be rough.. but they weren't. We had to go to a team lunch at a sushi place, the kind that cooks in front of you. I was concerned that when people realized I wasn't eating they would interrogate me, that and the smell of the food. It seems I'm tougher than I thought. I brushed off the comments and seeing food... didn't care. Maybe I've programmed myself not to care.
7:40 pm - Day 10 is almost over. Tomorrow is a full day of orange juice. Viki and I figured out that on day two we can eat raw fruit and nuts and then soup for dinner... than the gods! I will do this both Friday and Saturday. I have my orange juice and I have my veggies for the soup! Three more days till the fast is offially over!!!!!!
There is a debate though over the orange juice part. The book says fresh squeezed. I did a rough calculation and it will take me approx 15 large oranges to fill a jug. that's alot of squeezing. Should I stick with the fresh squeezed or cave and go to Big Carrot and buy the jug of all natural 100% orange juice. And it is, no water added, it's just juice. What to do.. What to do...
Otherwise I feel good. I was getting worn down in the evening the last couple days, but of course I always try to do way to much all the time! No migraines, no sinus headaches and considering yesterdays awful weather I should have had a sinus headache from hell. And the eczema on my feet is gone. Though I didn't lose as much weight as I had hoped, physically I feel better. The one thing that concerns me though is the book says your tongue will be white while the toxins are coming out and turn back to it's normal pink colour when they are done. It's only half pink, half white right now.
2:45 pm - I thought the last few hours were going to be rough.. but they weren't. We had to go to a team lunch at a sushi place, the kind that cooks in front of you. I was concerned that when people realized I wasn't eating they would interrogate me, that and the smell of the food. It seems I'm tougher than I thought. I brushed off the comments and seeing food... didn't care. Maybe I've programmed myself not to care.
7:40 pm - Day 10 is almost over. Tomorrow is a full day of orange juice. Viki and I figured out that on day two we can eat raw fruit and nuts and then soup for dinner... than the gods! I will do this both Friday and Saturday. I have my orange juice and I have my veggies for the soup! Three more days till the fast is offially over!!!!!!
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Day 9 - are we there yet!
I could really use a bowl of soup right now as well!!!! Otherwise feeling good. Am mentally ready to start coming off this fast. I've honestly had enough of the lemonade. More than enough. I will still drink it each morning as recommended. Of course we are doing this again in January and for longer, so I need to start psyching myself up now!
3:00 pm - I hate the rain. I love gloomy but hate rain or snow or anything were I could possibly get wet and uncomfortable! About to drink glass 3 and am only really getting hungry right now. I had a moment where I smelled food and almost lost it, but took a sip of my peppermint tea instead.
tonight I am off to get my orange juice for thursday, I pray they have it, I don't want to squeeze that many oranges... but what is a girl to do and I need to double check the menu for Saturday again to see what groceries I need, plus am making my Friday soup Thursday night!!! I am sooooooooo looking forward to that soup!
6:45 pm - I'm finding as I get near the end of this, by the time I get home from work my energy has gone down quite a bit, so I am going to drink my final glass for the day, then some tea and chill.
Tomorrow is the final day of the lemonade, followed by two days of orange juice and on friday night SOUP!
3:00 pm - I hate the rain. I love gloomy but hate rain or snow or anything were I could possibly get wet and uncomfortable! About to drink glass 3 and am only really getting hungry right now. I had a moment where I smelled food and almost lost it, but took a sip of my peppermint tea instead.
tonight I am off to get my orange juice for thursday, I pray they have it, I don't want to squeeze that many oranges... but what is a girl to do and I need to double check the menu for Saturday again to see what groceries I need, plus am making my Friday soup Thursday night!!! I am sooooooooo looking forward to that soup!
6:45 pm - I'm finding as I get near the end of this, by the time I get home from work my energy has gone down quite a bit, so I am going to drink my final glass for the day, then some tea and chill.
Tomorrow is the final day of the lemonade, followed by two days of orange juice and on friday night SOUP!
Monday, October 16, 2006
Day 8... breezing along now!!!
Well, I haven't really been hungry yesterday or this morning. Still not hungry now. I continue on my stomach must be shrinking. Next time we do this fast I want to do it longer than the 10 days!
Put on a pair of pants I haven't worn in a few weeks and they are loose, and needed a belt (they don't normally) and I had to take my belt in a knotch! WHOO HOO!
Also had an argument with a guy here at work about the fast and the fact I am vegan. He apparently thinks I am depriving myself of all the nutrients my body needs. This guy lives on meat and carbs and it shows. I was growing tired of explaining myself so decided to end it with a 'Well, at least my arteries aren't going to slam shut.' He shut up and walked away!
12:00 pm - have only had 2 glasses... still not hungry
1:10 pm - someone who knows I'm vegan just sent me a coupon for steak... at a steakhouse. what's wrong with people!
3:48 pm - you know when you take a really long walk, and you are almost to the place you wanted to go. that is the kind of anticipation I am feeling right now.
I've had 3 glasses so far... the sense of hunger has left my body. maybe it's tired of the lemonade. I have to admit I am. am also not also not looking forward to squeezing 5000 oranges to make sure I have enough fresh squeezed orange juice for thursday and friday so am going to go to The Big Carrot tomorrow to see if they sell it in large bottles. otherwise it's off to Chinatown to buy 5000 oranges.
8:41 pm - one of the things you can't take on the fast is anything for headaches or cramps. today I have been dealing with both, neither because of the fast rather than that monthly joy (not) of being female. this all means I'm done for the night. am going to get my lemonade ready for Day 9 and have tea, then go lay down!
Put on a pair of pants I haven't worn in a few weeks and they are loose, and needed a belt (they don't normally) and I had to take my belt in a knotch! WHOO HOO!
Also had an argument with a guy here at work about the fast and the fact I am vegan. He apparently thinks I am depriving myself of all the nutrients my body needs. This guy lives on meat and carbs and it shows. I was growing tired of explaining myself so decided to end it with a 'Well, at least my arteries aren't going to slam shut.' He shut up and walked away!
12:00 pm - have only had 2 glasses... still not hungry
1:10 pm - someone who knows I'm vegan just sent me a coupon for steak... at a steakhouse. what's wrong with people!
3:48 pm - you know when you take a really long walk, and you are almost to the place you wanted to go. that is the kind of anticipation I am feeling right now.
I've had 3 glasses so far... the sense of hunger has left my body. maybe it's tired of the lemonade. I have to admit I am. am also not also not looking forward to squeezing 5000 oranges to make sure I have enough fresh squeezed orange juice for thursday and friday so am going to go to The Big Carrot tomorrow to see if they sell it in large bottles. otherwise it's off to Chinatown to buy 5000 oranges.
8:41 pm - one of the things you can't take on the fast is anything for headaches or cramps. today I have been dealing with both, neither because of the fast rather than that monthly joy (not) of being female. this all means I'm done for the night. am going to get my lemonade ready for Day 9 and have tea, then go lay down!
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Day 7 - the countdown begins!
when I first started this fast 10 days seemed so far away, but here I am at day 7 and 3 more fast days to go and 3 coming off the fast after that. I feel really good over all, same level of energy if not more. Nasty bowel movements though. And realized I haven't talked this much about poo in my entire life! The one thing I am having a hard time is trying to NOT think about food! Am obsessed with it. I guess I may always have been.
So glass 1 down, tea on it's way and another .5 of my waist and tummy. stay tuned!
2:26 pm - only now getting hungry, so glass #2 is on it's way to my tummy. Have also started getting wicked cramps from my monthly visitor and obviously can't take anything for them. grrrrrrrrr. viki, janis and I are also going to go to a vegetarian restaurant on sunday for our first official real meal. I will be glad to finally eat something that doesn't taste like lemons!!!
6:33 pm - so far I have only had 3 glasses and not hungry at all. though the cramps from my monthly curse... yes, I have moved to the word curse are making me cranky! but I can't take anything, so I will suffer, but not in silence. Remember those people in my house who keep cooking and eat.. PAYBACK!
Am about to take glass #4 and then go work out.. then chill. I have been working all day and actually got a lot of progress made on a bunch of things. If I can I will put one last update for the night.
So glass 1 down, tea on it's way and another .5 of my waist and tummy. stay tuned!
2:26 pm - only now getting hungry, so glass #2 is on it's way to my tummy. Have also started getting wicked cramps from my monthly visitor and obviously can't take anything for them. grrrrrrrrr. viki, janis and I are also going to go to a vegetarian restaurant on sunday for our first official real meal. I will be glad to finally eat something that doesn't taste like lemons!!!
6:33 pm - so far I have only had 3 glasses and not hungry at all. though the cramps from my monthly curse... yes, I have moved to the word curse are making me cranky! but I can't take anything, so I will suffer, but not in silence. Remember those people in my house who keep cooking and eat.. PAYBACK!
Am about to take glass #4 and then go work out.. then chill. I have been working all day and actually got a lot of progress made on a bunch of things. If I can I will put one last update for the night.
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Day 6 - it's all downhill from here...
.. and I'm on ski's!
this morning I woke up with an upset tummy... laxative tea at work. I figured it's day 5 what could be left in there, but apparently there is still a little bit... not much.. but there is
otherwise I feel really good, wasn't hungry at all when I woke up, tummy still gurgling though. am also going to resume working out today, i stopped when the fast started because I honestly didn't know how i was going to feel or if I would have the energy, but I do and I will start again. Once the fast is over I plan on stepping it up a notch to get the rest of this weight off!
i measured myself and seemed to have lost another .5 inches on my waist and tummy, NOTHING on hip and thighs and that is where I need to lose it most. Am disappointed that the fat is not melting from there. Janis made a good point we lose weight first on the last place we gained it. The fat sitting on the back of my thighs has been there for years and needs major time and effort put into it to get it off!
12:45 pm - still not hungry, but tummy is still making weird gurgling noises. today I only drank one glass first thing rather then the 1.5 I did since wednesday before going to work. I did however still have a peppermint tea. That seems to be helping in ways I can't describe. Shortly I have to go to a grocery store, sadly the people in my house still have to eat and I need to get a few things.. may the God's be with me!
I also figured out why the lemonade is so tart, with the first batch 3 lemons equaled 12 tablespoons. That was the amount I needed for 6 glasses, this morning I squeezed only 4 lemons to see how much there was and, well there was 12 tablespoons. It seems these lemons are much larger... I've also just realized I have only been putting in half of the maple syrup... DUH. this morning I put in six and went.... wait.. it's two per glass not one... oye... and here I was worried I was overdoing it with the delicious brown stuff... I need to lose weight and to do so it does say to use less maple syrup, which I will, I won't bother adding the rest that was required but I do need to add a couple more to make it less tart.
4:46 pm - and I am only getting hungry now, I am about to go get my next glass... seem to be having a bit of diarrhea
though... am guessing the senna tea... wouldn't think there was anything there! I am trying to write a short story for a submission but all I can think about is FOOD!
8:40 pm - have only drunk 5 glasses so far... and am off to make tea, not the laxative one... the yummy peppermint, which I am now addicted to.
back tomorrow for day 7
this morning I woke up with an upset tummy... laxative tea at work. I figured it's day 5 what could be left in there, but apparently there is still a little bit... not much.. but there is
otherwise I feel really good, wasn't hungry at all when I woke up, tummy still gurgling though. am also going to resume working out today, i stopped when the fast started because I honestly didn't know how i was going to feel or if I would have the energy, but I do and I will start again. Once the fast is over I plan on stepping it up a notch to get the rest of this weight off!
i measured myself and seemed to have lost another .5 inches on my waist and tummy, NOTHING on hip and thighs and that is where I need to lose it most. Am disappointed that the fat is not melting from there. Janis made a good point we lose weight first on the last place we gained it. The fat sitting on the back of my thighs has been there for years and needs major time and effort put into it to get it off!
12:45 pm - still not hungry, but tummy is still making weird gurgling noises. today I only drank one glass first thing rather then the 1.5 I did since wednesday before going to work. I did however still have a peppermint tea. That seems to be helping in ways I can't describe. Shortly I have to go to a grocery store, sadly the people in my house still have to eat and I need to get a few things.. may the God's be with me!
I also figured out why the lemonade is so tart, with the first batch 3 lemons equaled 12 tablespoons. That was the amount I needed for 6 glasses, this morning I squeezed only 4 lemons to see how much there was and, well there was 12 tablespoons. It seems these lemons are much larger... I've also just realized I have only been putting in half of the maple syrup... DUH. this morning I put in six and went.... wait.. it's two per glass not one... oye... and here I was worried I was overdoing it with the delicious brown stuff... I need to lose weight and to do so it does say to use less maple syrup, which I will, I won't bother adding the rest that was required but I do need to add a couple more to make it less tart.
4:46 pm - and I am only getting hungry now, I am about to go get my next glass... seem to be having a bit of diarrhea
though... am guessing the senna tea... wouldn't think there was anything there! I am trying to write a short story for a submission but all I can think about is FOOD!
8:40 pm - have only drunk 5 glasses so far... and am off to make tea, not the laxative one... the yummy peppermint, which I am now addicted to.
back tomorrow for day 7
Friday, October 13, 2006
Woo Hoo... DAY 5!!!!
This morning my tummy is really gurgling... not hunger, just gurgle. Also couldn't sleep again, and was up several times peeing.... Mind you, between the glasses of lemonade, the tea and the (I counted yesterday) 20 glasses of water I have been drinking!
Oh and I am losing weight (contrary to my whining in an earlier post!). Put on my test pants today (the ones I wear to determine if I'm losing weight... and looser, not hugely loose, but loose, these pants were snug a week and a half ago and I have lost on my calves because I put on a pair of knee high boots that I normally struggle to zip up... the zipper went up with ease!
Am also sticking to 6 glasses today. I also seem to have bought the worlds most sour lemons. Yesterday and today's batches are VERY tart. But I don't want to add extra maple syrup.
The Why
Ok someone asked me to explain a bit about the fast and why I'm doing it.
The fast is from a book by Stanley Burroughs titled The Master Cleanser. It's not a fad thing, this guy has done his research and Buddist Monks have been fasting for centuries. Many religions fast as well as part of a holiday or leading up to one. It is a 10 day cleanse that you should do 3 to 4 times a year. The next time I will be doing it is in January.
There are many benefits from the fast:
A healthier you.
Detox
Weight Loss
Healing (there are testimonials in the book and all over the web of people who did the cleanse and got rid of illness)
Breaking habits (such as drinking/smoking/caffiene)
I'm doing it to detox (have become vegan and want to purge my body of the bad crap, so I continue on with a clear system) and for the weight loss aspect. I am over weight and have always struggled with my weight and this will help kick start my metabolism so I can continue to loose weight.
I hope I covered it all.
1:00 pm - just got back from lunch and power walked everywhere, not on purpose either, it's windy and cold out! I figured I would be tired afterward... I'm not! Need to go to Carrot tonight to buy more maple syrup and peppermint tea. I have quite a bit left but would rather have extra, just in case, plus, it's yummy and I will use it afterward!
Also, not hungry. Thirsty, but not hungry at all.
forgot to mention, I have been measuring myself. Have lost an inch on my waist and tummy and about half an inch on my hips
also check out these blogs... they are janis and viki. they are also doing the fast.
3:15 pm - hmmm.. tis after 3 and am only getting hungry now. The book said eventually the hunger will subside, so for me it seems to be happening on Day 5.
7:55 pm - ok... I seem to only be getting hungry now. So am drinking glass 5.5. I have tonnes of work to do this weekend so lots to distract me, tomorrow is day 6. I need to go make some peppermint tea. My tummy had this odd heavy feeling, there is nothing there, yet it is heavy! I also need to drink the laxative tea later and I only had a very small bowel movement this morning and nothing all day. In these last 5 days I have talked more about poo than in my entire life!!!!!!!!
I am also craving miso soup. Way to go Viki! And prior to that stood in The Big Carrot salivating, but put the blinders on and got what I needed. Oh and they must have just baked something... I thought I was going to lose it!!!!!!!
Tomorrow is day 6... we are coasting now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh and I am losing weight (contrary to my whining in an earlier post!). Put on my test pants today (the ones I wear to determine if I'm losing weight... and looser, not hugely loose, but loose, these pants were snug a week and a half ago and I have lost on my calves because I put on a pair of knee high boots that I normally struggle to zip up... the zipper went up with ease!
Am also sticking to 6 glasses today. I also seem to have bought the worlds most sour lemons. Yesterday and today's batches are VERY tart. But I don't want to add extra maple syrup.
The Why
Ok someone asked me to explain a bit about the fast and why I'm doing it.
The fast is from a book by Stanley Burroughs titled The Master Cleanser. It's not a fad thing, this guy has done his research and Buddist Monks have been fasting for centuries. Many religions fast as well as part of a holiday or leading up to one. It is a 10 day cleanse that you should do 3 to 4 times a year. The next time I will be doing it is in January.
There are many benefits from the fast:
A healthier you.
Detox
Weight Loss
Healing (there are testimonials in the book and all over the web of people who did the cleanse and got rid of illness)
Breaking habits (such as drinking/smoking/caffiene)
I'm doing it to detox (have become vegan and want to purge my body of the bad crap, so I continue on with a clear system) and for the weight loss aspect. I am over weight and have always struggled with my weight and this will help kick start my metabolism so I can continue to loose weight.
I hope I covered it all.
1:00 pm - just got back from lunch and power walked everywhere, not on purpose either, it's windy and cold out! I figured I would be tired afterward... I'm not! Need to go to Carrot tonight to buy more maple syrup and peppermint tea. I have quite a bit left but would rather have extra, just in case, plus, it's yummy and I will use it afterward!
Also, not hungry. Thirsty, but not hungry at all.
forgot to mention, I have been measuring myself. Have lost an inch on my waist and tummy and about half an inch on my hips
also check out these blogs... they are janis and viki. they are also doing the fast.
3:15 pm - hmmm.. tis after 3 and am only getting hungry now. The book said eventually the hunger will subside, so for me it seems to be happening on Day 5.
7:55 pm - ok... I seem to only be getting hungry now. So am drinking glass 5.5. I have tonnes of work to do this weekend so lots to distract me, tomorrow is day 6. I need to go make some peppermint tea. My tummy had this odd heavy feeling, there is nothing there, yet it is heavy! I also need to drink the laxative tea later and I only had a very small bowel movement this morning and nothing all day. In these last 5 days I have talked more about poo than in my entire life!!!!!!!!
I am also craving miso soup. Way to go Viki! And prior to that stood in The Big Carrot salivating, but put the blinders on and got what I needed. Oh and they must have just baked something... I thought I was going to lose it!!!!!!!
Tomorrow is day 6... we are coasting now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, October 12, 2006
DAY 4 Maple syrup makes you fat
Ok then, so I keep looking to see if I've lost weight, actually measured myself last night and will do so every evening. Am disappointed that I don't seem to have lost or at least I don't think I have. Then Viki told me about the maple syrup we are using. It is mega high in calories, so I either have to cut back on how many glasses I drink. or, cut back on the syrup.
Day 1 = 6 glasses
Day 2 = 10 glasses
Day 3 = 11 glasses
One of the reasons, aside from the detox, that I am doing this is to lose some of my extra weight to help me kick start my metabolism. If I do the full 10 days and don't lose the weight I will be VERY upset!
12:32 pm - ok so far I have only had 3 glasses, two when I woke up and one when I got to work and I wasn't getting hungry. Am a bit now but want to try and hold off till around 1:30 to have the next. Janis suggested I drink one every three hours and that should result in weight loss. I think I got a bit carried away yesterday. Being at work I am surrounded by people who eat ALL DAY LONG and it was getting to me. I wasn't hungry at all, just trying to stop hunger. So...
2:15 pm - still not hungry. haven't had glass 4 yet. will hold off till I actually feel hungry. am sipping on tea instead. Overall am feeling ok. I did notice that around 6 pm yesterday I crashed a bit. I did a bunch of running around afterwork and probably shouldn't have kept my normal breakneck pace! Another think I am learning is I need to slow down!
4:00 pm - odd but true, I am craving foods right now that I use to eat before, I became vegetarian.... what's that all about??? I also had to cancel lunch with someone today because I couldn't handle the thought of watching someone eat!!!
There are benefits to this fast as well. It saves a tonne of time when I go home. I don't have to prepare dinner :)
4:50 pm - not hungry at all!!!! and I just saw SNOW!!!!!!!!!!! NOOOOOOO
7:40 pm - am only drinking glass #5 now. Not hungry at all today! Am tired, but that is due to not sleeping well. And I swear I forgot the maples syrup in this batch as it gets more and more sour with each glass! Also on my way home I had to dash to the bathroom before I got to the subway. My stomach was suddenly upset and I needed to 'clear it out'. Who knew that after 4 days there could still be stuff in there! I know EW!
I probably should have done this before going Vegan, but am glad I am doing it now and will do it 3 or 4 times a year. It's not that hard at all, you just have to get through the first two days and voila. Of course after this, only decaf coffee and herbal tea. I'm not going through withdrawal again!!!
Am going to finish this glass, make tea and chill. Normally I would be working my ass off till all hours but have been trying to chill and go to bed early. I think that is also helping.
Day 1 = 6 glasses
Day 2 = 10 glasses
Day 3 = 11 glasses
One of the reasons, aside from the detox, that I am doing this is to lose some of my extra weight to help me kick start my metabolism. If I do the full 10 days and don't lose the weight I will be VERY upset!
12:32 pm - ok so far I have only had 3 glasses, two when I woke up and one when I got to work and I wasn't getting hungry. Am a bit now but want to try and hold off till around 1:30 to have the next. Janis suggested I drink one every three hours and that should result in weight loss. I think I got a bit carried away yesterday. Being at work I am surrounded by people who eat ALL DAY LONG and it was getting to me. I wasn't hungry at all, just trying to stop hunger. So...
2:15 pm - still not hungry. haven't had glass 4 yet. will hold off till I actually feel hungry. am sipping on tea instead. Overall am feeling ok. I did notice that around 6 pm yesterday I crashed a bit. I did a bunch of running around afterwork and probably shouldn't have kept my normal breakneck pace! Another think I am learning is I need to slow down!
4:00 pm - odd but true, I am craving foods right now that I use to eat before, I became vegetarian.... what's that all about??? I also had to cancel lunch with someone today because I couldn't handle the thought of watching someone eat!!!
There are benefits to this fast as well. It saves a tonne of time when I go home. I don't have to prepare dinner :)
4:50 pm - not hungry at all!!!! and I just saw SNOW!!!!!!!!!!! NOOOOOOO
7:40 pm - am only drinking glass #5 now. Not hungry at all today! Am tired, but that is due to not sleeping well. And I swear I forgot the maples syrup in this batch as it gets more and more sour with each glass! Also on my way home I had to dash to the bathroom before I got to the subway. My stomach was suddenly upset and I needed to 'clear it out'. Who knew that after 4 days there could still be stuff in there! I know EW!
I probably should have done this before going Vegan, but am glad I am doing it now and will do it 3 or 4 times a year. It's not that hard at all, you just have to get through the first two days and voila. Of course after this, only decaf coffee and herbal tea. I'm not going through withdrawal again!!!
Am going to finish this glass, make tea and chill. Normally I would be working my ass off till all hours but have been trying to chill and go to bed early. I think that is also helping.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Day three... the hump day???
well... here we are at day 3. According to the book once we get past day 3 it should be much easier... get over the hump and I coast.
I didn't sleep very well last night, tossed and turned and woke up grumpier than usual, but, no hunger pangs, and I don't feel week at all. I made sure to drink two glasses first thing when I woke up to ensure I wouldn't feel hungry on the subway ride to work and thank the gods I did! I had the worlds longest subway ride this morning! What normally takes 15 minutes to 50!!! GRRRRRRRRR.
At least I have 50 thousand emails to get caught up on to keep me distracted...
I did notice this morning a few pockets of fat are starting to disappear!!! I don't own scales so I have no clue how much weight I have lost and am kicking myself for not measuring myself. I will do that tonight!
12:10 pm - not hungry, am trying to keep up on it with the lemonade before the hunger strikes. However I have noticed that I feel like I'm getting a cold, which is surprising considering how much vitamin C is going into my body. Of course I have sinus problems so it could be that the crap in my sinuses is coming out. And a fun fact, I noticed my nose was bright red last night, still is today!
7:03 pm - so I couldn't update as my work computers email died! The technician spent part of the afternoon trying to fix it and when I left he was still working away on it. So far I have drank 7 glasses. Had pretty good energy most of the day but around 5:30 pm started to crash a bit. Am also getting a bit hungry... probably just habit, but over all feeling pretty good!
The other think I noticed today, Food! Everywhere I went, the free paper in the morning had food on the cover, a lady in front of me on the subway was reading the Toronto Star food section, hot dog vendors, pizza in the subway, a woman sitting in front of me on the subway ride home was shoving a chocolate bar down her throat, as well was a 300 lb man (no I am not exaggerating) gorging on a huge slice of pizza. I say food on the ground, and it seems that every bloody commercial on TV is about FOOD!!!!!
So tonight am going to write, make my lemonade and have tea. Thank goodness I took enough for 12 glasses, the container that held six wouldn't have been enough!
I didn't sleep very well last night, tossed and turned and woke up grumpier than usual, but, no hunger pangs, and I don't feel week at all. I made sure to drink two glasses first thing when I woke up to ensure I wouldn't feel hungry on the subway ride to work and thank the gods I did! I had the worlds longest subway ride this morning! What normally takes 15 minutes to 50!!! GRRRRRRRRR.
At least I have 50 thousand emails to get caught up on to keep me distracted...
I did notice this morning a few pockets of fat are starting to disappear!!! I don't own scales so I have no clue how much weight I have lost and am kicking myself for not measuring myself. I will do that tonight!
12:10 pm - not hungry, am trying to keep up on it with the lemonade before the hunger strikes. However I have noticed that I feel like I'm getting a cold, which is surprising considering how much vitamin C is going into my body. Of course I have sinus problems so it could be that the crap in my sinuses is coming out. And a fun fact, I noticed my nose was bright red last night, still is today!
7:03 pm - so I couldn't update as my work computers email died! The technician spent part of the afternoon trying to fix it and when I left he was still working away on it. So far I have drank 7 glasses. Had pretty good energy most of the day but around 5:30 pm started to crash a bit. Am also getting a bit hungry... probably just habit, but over all feeling pretty good!
The other think I noticed today, Food! Everywhere I went, the free paper in the morning had food on the cover, a lady in front of me on the subway was reading the Toronto Star food section, hot dog vendors, pizza in the subway, a woman sitting in front of me on the subway ride home was shoving a chocolate bar down her throat, as well was a 300 lb man (no I am not exaggerating) gorging on a huge slice of pizza. I say food on the ground, and it seems that every bloody commercial on TV is about FOOD!!!!!
So tonight am going to write, make my lemonade and have tea. Thank goodness I took enough for 12 glasses, the container that held six wouldn't have been enough!
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Day Two - Senna Tea does really work
Well, here we are at day two! Am feeling a bit weak, but over all good energy, if that makes sense. Am drinking the lemonade right away rather than waiting till I am hungry like yesterday and may drink two glasses in a row to start. I drank 6.5 yesterday and we are allowed up to 12.
The Senna Tea worked today... oh boy did it work.... if there is anything left in my bowls I would be surprised! Headache is almost gone. I am pretty damn sure it is caffeine withdrawal.
Will be doing all I can to distract myself today by writing... and what ever else needs to get done. Only problem is I am craving waffles...
11:00 am - am on my third glass, not feeling weak any more and am starting to be a lot less hungry, headache is almost gone as well... now if I could get my brain to stop thinking about food. I think the trick here as well is to keep the belly full, I continually drink water. and the warmth of tea helps. As soon as I am done this glass I will be having a peppermint tea. And note to self... do not drink the lemonade right after brushing your teeth... gross!
12:12 pm - well the hunger pains are fading and are being replaced with a hollow feeling in my tummy... am sipping warm tea and that makes it feel all better! Checked a site I regularly go to and send it to Viki completely forgetting it was about food... woops! I just wish the people in my house would stop eating and cooking... I am planning their demise as I write this...
this is also my PMS week and oddly am doing ok... but of course can't tell if my food cravings are due to the fast or because I'm PMSing... hmmmm....
1:30 pm - am being completely distracted by how cold it is in my house.... were is the bloody furnace guy!!!! Getting a bit of a headache again...
2:44 pm - hmmm head ache isn't getting worse... am about to have class #5.... drinking as much water as possible to keep my tummy filled... Furnace guy, still not here
3:57 pm - still no furnace guy and the hunger pangs are back!
4:46 pm - still no furnace guy, apparently the part was delivered but it sure wasn't left on my front porch!!! Drank the final glass of the batch I made and had to make 4 more to make sure I make it till bedtime. I will have to make 12 glasses for tomorrow and buy more lemons. If I don't I will be famished by 3 pm.
5:12 pm - oh look furnace guy showed up... what ever shall I distract myself with... have noticed that the drink does kill the hunger for a bit... am continuing to drink as much water as I can and soon will need to have another cup of tea. Probably won't do the laxative tea tonight, only because I can't chance being on the toilet and late for work
5:57 pm - fucking hell.. they are cooking again!!!!! so I have a dilemma on Oct 18th (the final day of the fast), there is a farewell bash for one of the guys at work. I was worried about what the hell i am going to do. viki had a brilliant idea. tell them you can't eat because you have to go for a cholesterol test after work. have i mentioned she is brilliant!
The Senna Tea worked today... oh boy did it work.... if there is anything left in my bowls I would be surprised! Headache is almost gone. I am pretty damn sure it is caffeine withdrawal.
Will be doing all I can to distract myself today by writing... and what ever else needs to get done. Only problem is I am craving waffles...
11:00 am - am on my third glass, not feeling weak any more and am starting to be a lot less hungry, headache is almost gone as well... now if I could get my brain to stop thinking about food. I think the trick here as well is to keep the belly full, I continually drink water. and the warmth of tea helps. As soon as I am done this glass I will be having a peppermint tea. And note to self... do not drink the lemonade right after brushing your teeth... gross!
12:12 pm - well the hunger pains are fading and are being replaced with a hollow feeling in my tummy... am sipping warm tea and that makes it feel all better! Checked a site I regularly go to and send it to Viki completely forgetting it was about food... woops! I just wish the people in my house would stop eating and cooking... I am planning their demise as I write this...
this is also my PMS week and oddly am doing ok... but of course can't tell if my food cravings are due to the fast or because I'm PMSing... hmmmm....
1:30 pm - am being completely distracted by how cold it is in my house.... were is the bloody furnace guy!!!! Getting a bit of a headache again...
2:44 pm - hmmm head ache isn't getting worse... am about to have class #5.... drinking as much water as possible to keep my tummy filled... Furnace guy, still not here
3:57 pm - still no furnace guy and the hunger pangs are back!
4:46 pm - still no furnace guy, apparently the part was delivered but it sure wasn't left on my front porch!!! Drank the final glass of the batch I made and had to make 4 more to make sure I make it till bedtime. I will have to make 12 glasses for tomorrow and buy more lemons. If I don't I will be famished by 3 pm.
5:12 pm - oh look furnace guy showed up... what ever shall I distract myself with... have noticed that the drink does kill the hunger for a bit... am continuing to drink as much water as I can and soon will need to have another cup of tea. Probably won't do the laxative tea tonight, only because I can't chance being on the toilet and late for work
5:57 pm - fucking hell.. they are cooking again!!!!! so I have a dilemma on Oct 18th (the final day of the fast), there is a farewell bash for one of the guys at work. I was worried about what the hell i am going to do. viki had a brilliant idea. tell them you can't eat because you have to go for a cholesterol test after work. have i mentioned she is brilliant!
Monday, October 09, 2006
Day one - the official start
Ok, so tea did nothing, I probably bought the wrong one... figures.
Made a full jug of the concoction... hopefully will last me all day... am hungry right now but will see what happens when I finish a glass...
10 more days to being healthy and thinner! You can also check out Viki's updates here.
12:20 - so in less than an hour I have to drink a second glass, I am really hungry!!!
Some of my concerns, being able to do this while at work. It's an office job, it's not like I will be doing any manual labour, but... I need to just make sure I have enough of the lemonade with me, lots of peppermint tea and water! My other concerns is I am Hypoglycemic and get wicked migraines when I don't eat, so let's see if I can make it past that.
1:43 - am on glass #3 and am still hungry... not to mention the smell of food cooking is MAKING ME CRAZY!!!!!!!!!! Everyone in my house needs to eat out over the next 10 days! I am also imagining everyone will be asking me out to lunch/dinner the next 10 days as well... just watch!
5:36 - oh my good gawd, I'm hungry... but I am not caving... I just have to tough it out... but all I can think about if food!!!!!! How did Ghandi do it! I had a peppermint tea earlier and it helped... but I don't want to over do it.. will have another one later.. the other thing I noticed is the cayene pepper is getting hotter... and that some of the skin on the inside of my mouth is coming off.. but that is normal when you drink alot of citrus anyway.. and I have a fucking caffiene withdrawal headache!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can do! I can Do it! I CAN DO IT!!!!!!
So I have decided that we are going to do two things once I make it to the end of this fast. 1. We are all going out to dinner to treat ourselves. 2. I am going to buy the $60 Waffle maker and make us all kick ass Vegan Waffles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now to find something else to distract myself with...
6:35 - head is killing me, you can't tell me coffee isn't an addiction... am pretty sure it's a caffiene headache
11:00 - going to bed, am a bit more tired than normal :)
Made a full jug of the concoction... hopefully will last me all day... am hungry right now but will see what happens when I finish a glass...
10 more days to being healthy and thinner! You can also check out Viki's updates here.
12:20 - so in less than an hour I have to drink a second glass, I am really hungry!!!
Some of my concerns, being able to do this while at work. It's an office job, it's not like I will be doing any manual labour, but... I need to just make sure I have enough of the lemonade with me, lots of peppermint tea and water! My other concerns is I am Hypoglycemic and get wicked migraines when I don't eat, so let's see if I can make it past that.
1:43 - am on glass #3 and am still hungry... not to mention the smell of food cooking is MAKING ME CRAZY!!!!!!!!!! Everyone in my house needs to eat out over the next 10 days! I am also imagining everyone will be asking me out to lunch/dinner the next 10 days as well... just watch!
5:36 - oh my good gawd, I'm hungry... but I am not caving... I just have to tough it out... but all I can think about if food!!!!!! How did Ghandi do it! I had a peppermint tea earlier and it helped... but I don't want to over do it.. will have another one later.. the other thing I noticed is the cayene pepper is getting hotter... and that some of the skin on the inside of my mouth is coming off.. but that is normal when you drink alot of citrus anyway.. and I have a fucking caffiene withdrawal headache!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can do! I can Do it! I CAN DO IT!!!!!!
So I have decided that we are going to do two things once I make it to the end of this fast. 1. We are all going out to dinner to treat ourselves. 2. I am going to buy the $60 Waffle maker and make us all kick ass Vegan Waffles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now to find something else to distract myself with...
6:35 - head is killing me, you can't tell me coffee isn't an addiction... am pretty sure it's a caffiene headache
11:00 - going to bed, am a bit more tired than normal :)
Sunday, October 08, 2006
the fast day 1 the night before
So my little peeps, Viki, Janis, Anna and myself are about to start a 10 day fast. The only substance we will have is a lemonade concaution, water, peppermint tea if we need it, a saline wash and ewwwww laxative tea with Senna leaf... am a little worried about the laxative tea. I have to take it tonight.. am still debating that one, i think I might hold off unless I started getting bunged up...
So tonight it begins.. can I make it through the entire 10 days... not to mention, I have a lot of lemons to squeeze!!!
So tonight it begins.. can I make it through the entire 10 days... not to mention, I have a lot of lemons to squeeze!!!
Saturday, October 07, 2006
I'm going to scream
If I see one more 16 year old with a baby and a trailer trash boyfriend ~ I'M GOING TO SCREAM!
If I see one more 14 year old girl child with their thong showing ~ I'M GOING TO SCREAM!
There is now a Starbucks in Chinatown ~ I'M GOING TO SCREAM!
If I go to Chinatown one more time and a man horks in from of me ~ I'M GOING TO SCREAM!
If I have to tell one more man to give up his seat on the subway/streetcar or bus to a disabled, elderly or pregnant person ~ I'M GOING TO SCREAM!
If one more person bumps me, rather than take the time to walk around me ~ I'M GOING TO SCREAM!
If I get one more piece of junk mail ~ I'M GOING TO SCREAM!
If one more person singles me out of a crowd and asks me directions ~ I'M GOING TO SCREAM!
If I get one more person calling my house for the Ontario Science Centre ~ I'M GOING TO SCREAM!
If I get one more call at 3 am that is a fax ~ I'M GOING TO SCREAM!
Clearly ~ I'M GOING TO SCREAM!
If I see one more 14 year old girl child with their thong showing ~ I'M GOING TO SCREAM!
There is now a Starbucks in Chinatown ~ I'M GOING TO SCREAM!
If I go to Chinatown one more time and a man horks in from of me ~ I'M GOING TO SCREAM!
If I have to tell one more man to give up his seat on the subway/streetcar or bus to a disabled, elderly or pregnant person ~ I'M GOING TO SCREAM!
If one more person bumps me, rather than take the time to walk around me ~ I'M GOING TO SCREAM!
If I get one more piece of junk mail ~ I'M GOING TO SCREAM!
If one more person singles me out of a crowd and asks me directions ~ I'M GOING TO SCREAM!
If I get one more person calling my house for the Ontario Science Centre ~ I'M GOING TO SCREAM!
If I get one more call at 3 am that is a fax ~ I'M GOING TO SCREAM!
Clearly ~ I'M GOING TO SCREAM!
Thursday, October 05, 2006
sarah kramer
Even if you aren't Vegan you should check out Sarah. She is amazing and needs her own cooking show.
In the meantime, go to her website:
www.govegan.net
or to a bookstore and buy her three books! They are amazing as well!
and she's Canadian!
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
why is there a baby in our picture
Yes there is a mystery baby in our photo. Is she trying to steal our thunder! Go away baby!!!
Here is me and Patsy Cline... ok not the real Patsy, that would be quite a feat and I'm sure she wouldn't be pleased if I summonded her from the dead. Rather this is my good friend Victoria Pearce, she is a Patsy Cline tribute artist and phenomenal!!!
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Waffles
Recently I purchase Vegan with a Vengeance. It has some yummy waffle recipes. I decided I needed to make those waffles.. I bought a $15 waffle iron. It was a piece of CRAP. More to follow with this weeks article!
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Saturday, September 23, 2006
The Battle of Wills
I am having a 'Battle of Wills' with my internet service provider. Since I started using them I have had issues. They are one of the big two so you would think they would know what they are doing... but they don't. Here are some of the standard problems...
I am a mac girl.
They don't have any mac experts so cannot support those of us using macs.
I am back and forth on whether or not to switch to the competitor but all my other mac girlfriends say they aren't any better.
Today I had yet another run in with them.
As I do every morning I check my email before anything else... yes I am an email whore. This morning there wasn't any email in my inbox, nada, nothing, zilch, zip, ZERO. Which is odd, I always have at least spam.
So I did some tests, I could send, not receive and email was showing up in my gmail (which then downloads to my laptop). So I called them. Here was the conversation:
Idiots "Good Morning, Losers are Us technical help, how can I help you this morning?"
Me "Morning, by chance are the incoming mail servers down?"
Idiots "Not this morning, no, everything is fine. Is there a problem?"
Me "Ya, I can send and not recieve.
Idiots "How do you know this?"
Me Pause... biting tongue, "I tested it."
Idiots "Ok, can I have your user information.. blah blah blah"
Idiots "Ok, well, I have checked and everything looks ok, are you sure your Outlook Express Settings are ok?"
Me "Pause, deep breath... I'm on a Mac and use MacMail."
Idiots "Oh. Um, hold on."
Put on hold.
Idiots "Sorry for making you wait. Ok, have pulled up my virtual mac."
Me "Do you have version X up and Mac Mail 2.1?"
Idiots "No, we don't have that MacMail version so I will have to wing it."
Me Long Pause, deep breath.
We go through the settings, all is correct... Of course it is.. I do know what the fuck I am doing...
Conversation continues...
Idiots "Well, I can't see what the problem is, and we don't really support mac's. What I can suggest is we delete your profile on your computer and start from scratch"
Me DeJa Fucking Vu! "My profile, uh, won't that delete everything?"
Idiots "Yes, but unfortunately that is the only way we can fix it."
Me "No, it's not. I've been through this with you guys dozens of times. The last time you did this on my old computer you screwed it up."
Idiots "Excuse me."
Me "Yes, exactly what I said."
Idiots "Well, madame, we don't really support mac's and this is an apple problem."
Me "No it's not, it's a Losers are Us problem. It has been the last 5 times I have called. You need to learn how to support mac's"
Click... yes, i hung up on him.
It took me another 30 minutes but after going through THEIR settings one by one I found the problem, changed the settings and now I get email again. IDIOTS!
I am a mac girl.
They don't have any mac experts so cannot support those of us using macs.
I am back and forth on whether or not to switch to the competitor but all my other mac girlfriends say they aren't any better.
Today I had yet another run in with them.
As I do every morning I check my email before anything else... yes I am an email whore. This morning there wasn't any email in my inbox, nada, nothing, zilch, zip, ZERO. Which is odd, I always have at least spam.
So I did some tests, I could send, not receive and email was showing up in my gmail (which then downloads to my laptop). So I called them. Here was the conversation:
Idiots "Good Morning, Losers are Us technical help, how can I help you this morning?"
Me "Morning, by chance are the incoming mail servers down?"
Idiots "Not this morning, no, everything is fine. Is there a problem?"
Me "Ya, I can send and not recieve.
Idiots "How do you know this?"
Me Pause... biting tongue, "I tested it."
Idiots "Ok, can I have your user information.. blah blah blah"
Idiots "Ok, well, I have checked and everything looks ok, are you sure your Outlook Express Settings are ok?"
Me "Pause, deep breath... I'm on a Mac and use MacMail."
Idiots "Oh. Um, hold on."
Put on hold.
Idiots "Sorry for making you wait. Ok, have pulled up my virtual mac."
Me "Do you have version X up and Mac Mail 2.1?"
Idiots "No, we don't have that MacMail version so I will have to wing it."
Me Long Pause, deep breath.
We go through the settings, all is correct... Of course it is.. I do know what the fuck I am doing...
Conversation continues...
Idiots "Well, I can't see what the problem is, and we don't really support mac's. What I can suggest is we delete your profile on your computer and start from scratch"
Me DeJa Fucking Vu! "My profile, uh, won't that delete everything?"
Idiots "Yes, but unfortunately that is the only way we can fix it."
Me "No, it's not. I've been through this with you guys dozens of times. The last time you did this on my old computer you screwed it up."
Idiots "Excuse me."
Me "Yes, exactly what I said."
Idiots "Well, madame, we don't really support mac's and this is an apple problem."
Me "No it's not, it's a Losers are Us problem. It has been the last 5 times I have called. You need to learn how to support mac's"
Click... yes, i hung up on him.
It took me another 30 minutes but after going through THEIR settings one by one I found the problem, changed the settings and now I get email again. IDIOTS!
Monday, September 18, 2006
Let's change it up...
I've been a vegetarian for over 10 years and recently changed to Vegan. There are many reason why I changed but I won't bore you with those details, rather let me share some of the really neat things I am finding.
I have been on a information quest since I switched up. I am a research junkie so this is beyond fun for me. One of my concerns with switching is I LOVE to bake and I was concerned that I wouldn't be able to make my yummy treats. So in my quest to find animal free recipes I came across a couple amazing sites.
The Post Punk Kitchen - This is not only a Vegan cooking show, but one of the coolest websites I have found in ages! These girls rock. The site is full of recipes and helpful hints, videos, merchandise (I want a tee) and is just plain fun!
I want this woman to start making my lunches... I'm serious. This kid not only has the coolest lunch box, but the worlds best lunches. I bet his class mates gather around each lunch to see what is inside the blue box!
So yesterday. (Sunday).. I wasn't inspired to write, instead spent a good chunk of time searching vegan stuff... and cooking...
and
now that i am making all my food from scratch...
made a soup in my slow cooker
baked...
~vegan banana bread
~vegan chocolate nut muffins
Everything was yummy.. what is that old saying, if it tastes good, it can't be good for you... that's a load of crap!
Today at lunch am going to see if I can get my hands on Vegan with a Vengence as well as a couple other Vegan cookbooks!!! Am also on the look out for the cookbook by Toronto's own Wanda's Pie In the Sky...
I have been on a information quest since I switched up. I am a research junkie so this is beyond fun for me. One of my concerns with switching is I LOVE to bake and I was concerned that I wouldn't be able to make my yummy treats. So in my quest to find animal free recipes I came across a couple amazing sites.
The Post Punk Kitchen - This is not only a Vegan cooking show, but one of the coolest websites I have found in ages! These girls rock. The site is full of recipes and helpful hints, videos, merchandise (I want a tee) and is just plain fun!
I want this woman to start making my lunches... I'm serious. This kid not only has the coolest lunch box, but the worlds best lunches. I bet his class mates gather around each lunch to see what is inside the blue box!
So yesterday. (Sunday).. I wasn't inspired to write, instead spent a good chunk of time searching vegan stuff... and cooking...
and
now that i am making all my food from scratch...
made a soup in my slow cooker
baked...
~vegan banana bread
~vegan chocolate nut muffins
Everything was yummy.. what is that old saying, if it tastes good, it can't be good for you... that's a load of crap!
Today at lunch am going to see if I can get my hands on Vegan with a Vengence as well as a couple other Vegan cookbooks!!! Am also on the look out for the cookbook by Toronto's own Wanda's Pie In the Sky...
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Revelations
Sometimes I need a swift kick in the ass. This week I got a few... here is a bit of a list, a more detailed one will be in an upcoming issue of Shebytches.com.
~Clarity has been given to me about someone's reactions towards me. Thank you V for clearing that up
~A palm reader gave me the kick in the ass I needed. It's funny how strangers do that for me.
~I am no longer hiding who I am to those I work with. I am a writer and I run an amazing website, who cares if they know. What the hell was my problem all this time! I have no problems telling strangers.. so why not a bunch of accountants...
~I finally met Liana K and she is as cool as I thought she would be and Sean Ward is much taller than I remember and yes he DOES rock the Casba!. Fyi he will be the next interview for our podcast!
~Shaun Downey is quite possibly the one of this cities most talented painters!
~I own an uber cool phone but the MP3 function is useless to me unless I buy a card for it. Ok, I can download songs from the web but have to pay for them. I want to download the stuff on my Mac
~Beware of girls with monkeys!!! October, you know who you are!
~Being a vegetarian or a vegan does not make you a freak, it just means I am going to live longer than your neurotic carnivores!
~I'm no longer invisible.... it was fun while it lasted.
~I am a Dark Knight and I belong to a Secret Society. How cool am I???
~Clarity has been given to me about someone's reactions towards me. Thank you V for clearing that up
~A palm reader gave me the kick in the ass I needed. It's funny how strangers do that for me.
~I am no longer hiding who I am to those I work with. I am a writer and I run an amazing website, who cares if they know. What the hell was my problem all this time! I have no problems telling strangers.. so why not a bunch of accountants...
~I finally met Liana K and she is as cool as I thought she would be and Sean Ward is much taller than I remember and yes he DOES rock the Casba!. Fyi he will be the next interview for our podcast!
~Shaun Downey is quite possibly the one of this cities most talented painters!
~I own an uber cool phone but the MP3 function is useless to me unless I buy a card for it. Ok, I can download songs from the web but have to pay for them. I want to download the stuff on my Mac
~Beware of girls with monkeys!!! October, you know who you are!
~Being a vegetarian or a vegan does not make you a freak, it just means I am going to live longer than your neurotic carnivores!
~I'm no longer invisible.... it was fun while it lasted.
~I am a Dark Knight and I belong to a Secret Society. How cool am I???
Monday, September 04, 2006
bleech and stuff...
Well, that was by far the WORST long weekend ever.. the weather was beyond disgusting!!! I like gloomy, but only if there is a thunderstorm attached to it... all this weather do was make me even more depressed!
At least I was able to get the new issue up in record time... it's up and sara l. beck is our guest bytch! yes you need to check it out!!!
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At least I was able to get the new issue up in record time... it's up and sara l. beck is our guest bytch! yes you need to check it out!!!
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Friday, September 01, 2006
the pink baby was laid to rest
I had to cave an buy a new phone today... my other.. is toast.. well the battery is... I have to charge it daily and if I talk longer than 20 minutes, the battery is finito... so... I had to go to my service provider and pick out a new one. I decided it was also time to stop buying little girl phones, so no more pink ones... This one is sleek, black and silver and has all the bells and whistles... camera, video and MP3 player. Of course the bastards get you every chance they can and I can't use the MP3 player unless I buy a special card... which I am not going to do.. what's the point.. one day, I will some day own an iPod... I will, really, it's not just in my dreams... ok back to reality. Check out this sexy mama. Of course in light of the fact that I have a cool new phone I decided to change my voicemail and make it less boring and serious...
After going to get to the phone, I confirmed I still hate the mall... thank the gods I didn't go on a Saturday!!!!!
Monday, August 28, 2006
it's Monday August 28th... so there must be a new issue at Shebytches.com
and there is... yes.. go to shebytches.com for all the goodness....
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Monday, August 21, 2006
Ami McKay is this weeks Guest Bytch!
That's right people! The new issue is up, go check it out! Our guest bytch this week is hot Canadian author Ami McKay (The Birth House)
go now!
www.shebytches.com!
go now!
www.shebytches.com!
Sunday, August 13, 2006
First Official Podcast!!!
Hey all, our first podcast is now ready for your ears. You can listen to it here http://shebytchespodcasts.blogspot.com/ or on the right hand side is a couple of links. You can download it to iTunes and you can also subscribe to our mailing list so you can be updated when new ones come out!
The first podcast is part of the Shebytches Indie Reviews and an interview with Girls MissGuided. The interview was done live at a restaurant so there will be background noise, we apologize up front for that!
Enjoy!!!
The first podcast is part of the Shebytches Indie Reviews and an interview with Girls MissGuided. The interview was done live at a restaurant so there will be background noise, we apologize up front for that!
Enjoy!!!
Monday, August 07, 2006
Liana K is our guest bytch!
NEW THIS WEEK
Guest Bytch Superman by Liana K Superman is one of my favorite comic book characters. That seems passé to many people, and this is the topic of my guest bytch.
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it may be necessary from time to time to give a stupid or misinformed beholder a black eye." Miss Piggy.
Anna's Bytch Neighbors from Hell Once again I come to you slightly confused, oddly entertained and certainly irritated. I have often asked myself what it is that I am projecting that attracts every single crackpot within a fifty mile radius, but so far I have been unsuccessful in pinning it down.
Carolina's Bytch The Invisible Woman The running joke between V and I is that we are invisible. I use to think it was just that, a joke, but these last two weeks have me thinking otherwise. Let’s do a little review shall we:
Pixie Says Underneath the Glitter, I’m Still a Jew Before I was a pixie, before I was a feminist, almost before I was me, I had two identities: female and Jewish. I was born into them and, not having acquired the power of speech, I couldn’t argue my way out of them. For a while.
Viki Ackland Going Backwards I have always been in a state of disbelief over the affairs of the world. Where most people can go through life in their own square world where happiness is defined merely by their content existence, I have found myself feeling troubled and filled with despair for as long as I can recall. So I carry on, write poetry, stay well informed, live in fear.
EVENTS
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Shebytches Upcoming Dates
Sept 24 The Word on the Street, Queen's Park
Guest Bytch Superman by Liana K Superman is one of my favorite comic book characters. That seems passé to many people, and this is the topic of my guest bytch.
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it may be necessary from time to time to give a stupid or misinformed beholder a black eye." Miss Piggy.
Anna's Bytch Neighbors from Hell Once again I come to you slightly confused, oddly entertained and certainly irritated. I have often asked myself what it is that I am projecting that attracts every single crackpot within a fifty mile radius, but so far I have been unsuccessful in pinning it down.
Carolina's Bytch The Invisible Woman The running joke between V and I is that we are invisible. I use to think it was just that, a joke, but these last two weeks have me thinking otherwise. Let’s do a little review shall we:
Pixie Says Underneath the Glitter, I’m Still a Jew Before I was a pixie, before I was a feminist, almost before I was me, I had two identities: female and Jewish. I was born into them and, not having acquired the power of speech, I couldn’t argue my way out of them. For a while.
Viki Ackland Going Backwards I have always been in a state of disbelief over the affairs of the world. Where most people can go through life in their own square world where happiness is defined merely by their content existence, I have found myself feeling troubled and filled with despair for as long as I can recall. So I carry on, write poetry, stay well informed, live in fear.
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Sunday, August 06, 2006
To Blog or Not to Blog
hey All, one of the articles I am writing for the website is, Blog or not to Blog. Basically what it will be is a compilation of well... basically, why do we blog. What I would like to add is peoples reason's why. So, if you are blogger, message me with the reason you blog!
thx Carolina
ps/ this may even be a podcast...
thx Carolina
ps/ this may even be a podcast...
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
check out the puddle...
the puddle
there is a puddle on the floor
that puddle use to me
what started as a wet forehead, upper lip, back, and neck
soon dripped away
drip
drip
drip
splat
it started out small
meager
unnoticed
then the spot started to grow
as time went on
that spot grew
larger, wetter
the drip turned to a steady stream
no working air conditioner I cursed
blasted the box that wouldn't produce
cold, refreshing
air
like a broken tap
the running sweat continued
to form a large puddle
at my feet
drip
drip
drip
till there is no more
there is a puddle on the floor
that puddle use to me
my panting dogs, thirsty
have lapped me up
``
I just couldn't help myself. All day I dreaded leaving my semi-air conditioned office building. All day I dreaded coming home to a 90 year old house that is also a working oven. Since Friday I have had a mild migraine, for three days I haven't been able to sleep. Since this heat wave started I have been cursing the fact that the house I bought, the house with the added bonus of central air is so stifling hot. I cursed that the metal box couldn't be turned on due to the fear that it would burn out it's motor and ruin my furnace.
I'm stubborn, ask anyone who knows me, cranky and sweaty and nauseous I decided to give the AC a try. I turned it on and it made the same wretched noise it did the one and only time I turned it on last year. It vibrated, screeched and shut itself off.... I cursed... turned it off and went about my business... the business of sweating that is. Then I said 'Fuck it! Let me play with the breakers and try it again. Guess what... it worked and now it is purring like a kitten!!! and the house is slowly cooling down. I have all the fans on in the bedrooms in hopes of cooling them down enough that I can turn the AC off when we go to bed.
Tomorrow is another day!
c
there is a puddle on the floor
that puddle use to me
what started as a wet forehead, upper lip, back, and neck
soon dripped away
drip
drip
drip
splat
it started out small
meager
unnoticed
then the spot started to grow
as time went on
that spot grew
larger, wetter
the drip turned to a steady stream
no working air conditioner I cursed
blasted the box that wouldn't produce
cold, refreshing
air
like a broken tap
the running sweat continued
to form a large puddle
at my feet
drip
drip
drip
till there is no more
there is a puddle on the floor
that puddle use to me
my panting dogs, thirsty
have lapped me up
``
I just couldn't help myself. All day I dreaded leaving my semi-air conditioned office building. All day I dreaded coming home to a 90 year old house that is also a working oven. Since Friday I have had a mild migraine, for three days I haven't been able to sleep. Since this heat wave started I have been cursing the fact that the house I bought, the house with the added bonus of central air is so stifling hot. I cursed that the metal box couldn't be turned on due to the fear that it would burn out it's motor and ruin my furnace.
I'm stubborn, ask anyone who knows me, cranky and sweaty and nauseous I decided to give the AC a try. I turned it on and it made the same wretched noise it did the one and only time I turned it on last year. It vibrated, screeched and shut itself off.... I cursed... turned it off and went about my business... the business of sweating that is. Then I said 'Fuck it! Let me play with the breakers and try it again. Guess what... it worked and now it is purring like a kitten!!! and the house is slowly cooling down. I have all the fans on in the bedrooms in hopes of cooling them down enough that I can turn the AC off when we go to bed.
Tomorrow is another day!
c
Saturday, July 29, 2006
The Legend of Zanta
I am currently sitting in my basement attempting to write. It's suppose to be cool down here, but it isn't... cooler yes, but incredibly muggy, even with the lights all off. It's been like this for most of the week. Everything is sticking to me, I am on the fence of a migraine... about to fall off that fence. I could use a drink right now, but save getting dehydrated, I have decided to stick to my tepid water. The last time I had any type of alcoholic beverage was this past Wednesday evening. An evening spent with both brand new and comfortable old friends.
After an hour waiting for a table on the rooftop patio of Hemingways, M decided enough was enough and made her way to the front patio scoring us a table. We were a bit disappointed that we wouldn't be sitting on the rooftop, but fun conversation, wine and a character named Zanta Claus soon turned out disappointment to sheer entertainment! Do you know who Zanta is?
The first time I saw Zanta Claus was the 2005 St. Patrick Day parade at Yonge/Bloor. Zanta was following the procession. He was shirtless and only wearing a pair of shorts, boots and a Santa hat. At first I thought he was part of the parade, but quickly realized he may be otherwise when he would continually stop, do push ups and pose, not to mention the windchill was minus twenty something. Listening to other people's conversations I quickly learned that he was a regular spectacle at all these events.
Suddenly I was seeing Zanta everywhere I went. City Hall, Queen Street, Danforth, Annex and even the subway. He always had the same attire of shorts, boots and the Santa hat. One of my girls even pointed out that he appeared to have no chest hair, was clean shaven and was quite buff. Why would he be otherwise seeing as he most likely does hundreds of push-ups a day. Wednesday night we had front row seats to push up's on a taxi cab, photo's with tourist and multiple acts of fitness. Zanta also took the time to flirt with any cute 20 year old girl that would give him the time of day.
There are many stories revolving around the legend of Zanta. Some say he was a construction working falling from a few floors up, causing brain damage, hence is outrageous personality. I wonder if we could use the same reasoning for Liberace, Rosanne Barr or Jerry Springer. Others say he may be bi-polar and not taking his medication, while another story suggests he started the whole Zanta character up to entertain his daughter during a custody trial. Only Zanta knows the real story.
After an hour of entertainment, I realized that this guy is famous. I must be doing something wrong, not to mention he has his own myspace and website!
If you are intrigued and would like to find out more, check out some of these links:
torontozanta.ca
http://molarradio.ca/?p=43
http://ohpunk.blogspot.com/2006/07/zanta-claus-is-coming-to-town.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zanta
After an hour waiting for a table on the rooftop patio of Hemingways, M decided enough was enough and made her way to the front patio scoring us a table. We were a bit disappointed that we wouldn't be sitting on the rooftop, but fun conversation, wine and a character named Zanta Claus soon turned out disappointment to sheer entertainment! Do you know who Zanta is?
The first time I saw Zanta Claus was the 2005 St. Patrick Day parade at Yonge/Bloor. Zanta was following the procession. He was shirtless and only wearing a pair of shorts, boots and a Santa hat. At first I thought he was part of the parade, but quickly realized he may be otherwise when he would continually stop, do push ups and pose, not to mention the windchill was minus twenty something. Listening to other people's conversations I quickly learned that he was a regular spectacle at all these events.
Suddenly I was seeing Zanta everywhere I went. City Hall, Queen Street, Danforth, Annex and even the subway. He always had the same attire of shorts, boots and the Santa hat. One of my girls even pointed out that he appeared to have no chest hair, was clean shaven and was quite buff. Why would he be otherwise seeing as he most likely does hundreds of push-ups a day. Wednesday night we had front row seats to push up's on a taxi cab, photo's with tourist and multiple acts of fitness. Zanta also took the time to flirt with any cute 20 year old girl that would give him the time of day.
There are many stories revolving around the legend of Zanta. Some say he was a construction working falling from a few floors up, causing brain damage, hence is outrageous personality. I wonder if we could use the same reasoning for Liberace, Rosanne Barr or Jerry Springer. Others say he may be bi-polar and not taking his medication, while another story suggests he started the whole Zanta character up to entertain his daughter during a custody trial. Only Zanta knows the real story.
After an hour of entertainment, I realized that this guy is famous. I must be doing something wrong, not to mention he has his own myspace and website!
If you are intrigued and would like to find out more, check out some of these links:
torontozanta.ca
http://molarradio.ca/?p=43
http://ohpunk.blogspot.com/2006/07/zanta-claus-is-coming-to-town.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zanta
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Canadian Podcasters
Now that we are adding podcasting to our website I have become very curious as to what else is out there. I am facinated by the things you can do with a podcast. You can create a radio show, a spoken word event, read poetry, teach a class, tell people how to knit or just do something wacky. There are podcasts for absolutely everything. You want to hear about it, there is a podcast for it, every topic known to man has been covered and of course where there are podcasts, there are directories listing them.
I was curious to see how many Canadian podcasts might be out there and trust me I wasn’t disappointed. One of the best directories is a directory created by the Rogic Podcast Conglomerate. Of the sites listed in there directory Librivox really jumped out at me. This website has many free audio books. There is a nice selection of classics and poetry. I was excited to see The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, by Robert Louis Stevenson. The deeper you dig into this website you will find listings for audiolit projects, literary podcasts and literary blogs. This is a great way to spend a rainy day!
Another outstanding site listed is called Book Ninja. This website is a wealth of information on literary news and opinion. It even has a section with a regular comic. Bravo to the creators and editors for showing the literary side of Canada.
Then there is my favourite on the list. Although not a Canadian site, how can you go wrong with a name like Book Slut. This site consists of interviews and reviews.
Ok, now back to Canadian podcasts. The Closet Geek Show. Don’t let the name fool you. This is an amazing music podcast hosted by Brent Morris. This is just one of thousands of music podcasts out there. There are also just as many weird, quirky and in your face ones such as The Psychotic Hour, The Screaming Halibut and let’s not forget Rabble.ca.
We can’t forget our news and television podcasts. CBC has one and of course almost every newspaper does as well.
Now before you go nuts and start downloading podcasts like crazy. I do have a word of warning. They aren’t all as amazing as the ones I have mentioned. I came a cross a few that were beyond awful. So bad that after a few minutes of listening I unsubscribed and for me to do that, they had to be pretty bad.
Happy Podcasting!
I was curious to see how many Canadian podcasts might be out there and trust me I wasn’t disappointed. One of the best directories is a directory created by the Rogic Podcast Conglomerate. Of the sites listed in there directory Librivox really jumped out at me. This website has many free audio books. There is a nice selection of classics and poetry. I was excited to see The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, by Robert Louis Stevenson. The deeper you dig into this website you will find listings for audiolit projects, literary podcasts and literary blogs. This is a great way to spend a rainy day!
Another outstanding site listed is called Book Ninja. This website is a wealth of information on literary news and opinion. It even has a section with a regular comic. Bravo to the creators and editors for showing the literary side of Canada.
Then there is my favourite on the list. Although not a Canadian site, how can you go wrong with a name like Book Slut. This site consists of interviews and reviews.
Ok, now back to Canadian podcasts. The Closet Geek Show. Don’t let the name fool you. This is an amazing music podcast hosted by Brent Morris. This is just one of thousands of music podcasts out there. There are also just as many weird, quirky and in your face ones such as The Psychotic Hour, The Screaming Halibut and let’s not forget Rabble.ca.
We can’t forget our news and television podcasts. CBC has one and of course almost every newspaper does as well.
Now before you go nuts and start downloading podcasts like crazy. I do have a word of warning. They aren’t all as amazing as the ones I have mentioned. I came a cross a few that were beyond awful. So bad that after a few minutes of listening I unsubscribed and for me to do that, they had to be pretty bad.
Happy Podcasting!
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Monday, July 17, 2006
rubber duckies
Recently, someone asked me what I collected. I said 'books'. Of course this wasn't what they meant... what they meant was, as a hobby. Collecting books apparently didn't fall into that category for them. I started to ponder the question, as a child it was tea cups or so I thought, I then I realized it was actually my Grandmother who was collecting them and then passing them off to me. Eventually I started collecting odd and unusual dolls. I still do, but apparently many girls collect them... so I decided I needed to collect something else. I have decided on odd and unusual rubber duckies... the odder the better. I have already started with a devil duckie and am looking for the next unusual one. Who knows this may even spark a zine or picture book of carolina's odd rubber duckies!
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Canadian Women Authors to keep an eye on or continue to LOVE!
Ami Mckay - I haven't read her book yet (The Birth House), it hasn't been released but am eagerly anticipating it. I did how ever find her website and this woman is one of the most interesting women I have seen in quite some time. Check out her website http://www.amimckay.com/ or http://www.amimckay.blogspot.com/ and buy her book when it comes out in September.
Krista Bridge - A Toronto girl with a knack for short stories! Recently we were able to here her read from her first book 'The Virgin Spy' This is a great cottage read or for those who prefer short stories for novels. The stories are just long enough to give you time to sit back and relax! http://www.mcdermidagency.com/bridge.htm
Ann Marie Macdonald - I can't remember the last time it was so hard for me to put a book down. Fall on your Knees was just that book... Foolishly I lent it to a friend who then lent it out... so I no longer have my copy... I keep promising myself to buy another. Ann Marie also has two other books. The Way the Crow Flies and Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) (Play). We eagerly await your next novle Ann Marie. Here is a link to her bio http://www.randomhouse.ca/catalog/author.pperl?authorid=54001
Marian Keyes - 'Gracious, humble and and real.' This is how two fellow writers described Marian Keyes when they attended a book signing. A role model to everyone! Go buy Anybody Out There? right now! Here is the official website http://www.mariankeyes.com/
Margaret Atwood - My ultimate hero. Ms. Atwood has put Canadian Women authors on the map! We all should show our appreciation to her in one way or another!!! http://www.owtoad.com/
Krista Bridge - A Toronto girl with a knack for short stories! Recently we were able to here her read from her first book 'The Virgin Spy' This is a great cottage read or for those who prefer short stories for novels. The stories are just long enough to give you time to sit back and relax! http://www.mcdermidagency.com/bridge.htm
Ann Marie Macdonald - I can't remember the last time it was so hard for me to put a book down. Fall on your Knees was just that book... Foolishly I lent it to a friend who then lent it out... so I no longer have my copy... I keep promising myself to buy another. Ann Marie also has two other books. The Way the Crow Flies and Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) (Play). We eagerly await your next novle Ann Marie. Here is a link to her bio http://www.randomhouse.ca/catalog/author.pperl?authorid=54001
Marian Keyes - 'Gracious, humble and and real.' This is how two fellow writers described Marian Keyes when they attended a book signing. A role model to everyone! Go buy Anybody Out There? right now! Here is the official website http://www.mariankeyes.com/
Margaret Atwood - My ultimate hero. Ms. Atwood has put Canadian Women authors on the map! We all should show our appreciation to her in one way or another!!! http://www.owtoad.com/
Friday, July 14, 2006
are you ready for the heatwave
I'll admit it... I am uncomfortable right now... I'm hot, sweaty and trying to not get cranky... I made a promise to myself that I wouldn't complain about the heat... and I'm not... we only go through this for a few weeks each year.. unlike the several months of snow we have to endure... so... no complaining...
The one thing I do notice about the heat is it brings out the crazies! They are everywhere.. at the grocery store yesterday... on the street today... on my street as a matter of fact... I even get a bit crazy when I am overheated... irritable.. and little things like someone putting down once of my favourite neighbourhoods has set me off and once again, another person I know said they wouldn't go into Parkdale on their own... I asked them why not... they said they would be too scared too... and then they proceeded to ask me... if I would... I said yes, being afraid of Parkdale is ridiculous, it is one of my favourite parts of the city... it is diverse, has it's funky little stores and quirky restuarants and is right beside my absolute fav neighbourhood ever... Roncesvalles.... what baffles me here is both the people who made these comments to me live in sketchy neighbourhoods themselves... yes Parkdale had a few rough years way back... but I don't get what the problem is... Parkdale is known as a hub for some of the most facsciating writers, photobloggers and artists that this city has!!! It is also a part of the city that inspires me in many ways...
Like I said... the heat brings out the crazies.
here are some links to more information about Parkdale and Roncesvalles!
http://www.g1313.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkdale—High_Park
http://www.flickr.com/photos/explosivelaughter/page9/
http://deepsky.com/~madmagic/Writing/intro.html
http://www.livewithculture.ca/content/view/full/9999/
http://www.jerryapp.com/arcv_t3.html
The one thing I do notice about the heat is it brings out the crazies! They are everywhere.. at the grocery store yesterday... on the street today... on my street as a matter of fact... I even get a bit crazy when I am overheated... irritable.. and little things like someone putting down once of my favourite neighbourhoods has set me off and once again, another person I know said they wouldn't go into Parkdale on their own... I asked them why not... they said they would be too scared too... and then they proceeded to ask me... if I would... I said yes, being afraid of Parkdale is ridiculous, it is one of my favourite parts of the city... it is diverse, has it's funky little stores and quirky restuarants and is right beside my absolute fav neighbourhood ever... Roncesvalles.... what baffles me here is both the people who made these comments to me live in sketchy neighbourhoods themselves... yes Parkdale had a few rough years way back... but I don't get what the problem is... Parkdale is known as a hub for some of the most facsciating writers, photobloggers and artists that this city has!!! It is also a part of the city that inspires me in many ways...
Like I said... the heat brings out the crazies.
here are some links to more information about Parkdale and Roncesvalles!
http://www.g1313.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkdale—High_Park
http://www.flickr.com/photos/explosivelaughter/page9/
http://deepsky.com/~madmagic/Writing/intro.html
http://www.livewithculture.ca/content/view/full/9999/
http://www.jerryapp.com/arcv_t3.html
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Indie Reviews @ Shebytches.com is ready to go!
hey world! we are finally ready to start accepting materials for our Indie Reviews. you can see what you need to do here... http://www.shebytches.com/indiereviews.html. if you require more information please contact me :)
carolina
carolina
Monday, July 10, 2006
fav new blog!
If you live in toronto you need to check this out!!!
http://www.unknowntoronto.blogspot.com/
http://www.unknowntoronto.blogspot.com/
Sunday, July 09, 2006
uh oh
that's right... it's been insane... so insane I haven't even blogged... work was crazy since I was leaving for vacation... two weeks...
I don't remember the last time I had two weeks off...
yesterday I checked out the yonge street festival.... boring... and the outdoor art exhibit. I recommend the outdoor art exhibit... tonnes of uber cool stuff and while you are there check out my girls Shannon Gerard and Lisa Cruji.
cs
I don't remember the last time I had two weeks off...
yesterday I checked out the yonge street festival.... boring... and the outdoor art exhibit. I recommend the outdoor art exhibit... tonnes of uber cool stuff and while you are there check out my girls Shannon Gerard and Lisa Cruji.
cs
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Indie Reviews
Shebytches.com is accepting Music CD’s, Bands/Artists/Spoken Word Performances/launches, Movie, Books, Comic Books, Graphic Novels, Zine and Ezines for review. We understand how difficult it is to get started as Indie artists so we will only be doing informational reviews and not critical review. We’ve all been in your shoes and know it is much more important for the world to know about you.
You can email us @ indiereviews@shebytches.com
You can email us @ indiereviews@shebytches.com
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Sunday, June 18, 2006
wow...
I guess I really am the neighbourhood pariah... I just heard from B that the neighbour across the street invited her over for wine last night. She was out on her front porch and they came over to her and asked her to join them on their front porch. They have seen me on my front porch hundreds of times and never once asked me. When she told me it kind of bothered me... one day I went to talk to this lady and she literally backed away from me. I though she was anti social. They also seemed shocked that B and I are really good friends... like it was a bad thing. Appears the neighbour lady across the street isn't the issue and it is in fact me that appears to be the problem.
Wow... I really must have a mark on my forehead and the only one who can't see my horns... what a kick in the ego that was.
Wow... I really must have a mark on my forehead and the only one who can't see my horns... what a kick in the ego that was.
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Please make me laugh...
Movies don't make me laugh any more... aren't comedies suppose to? Last night we decided to rent a movie, foolishly we rented The Wedding Crashers... Thank goodness Rachel McAddams was in it or I would have hurt someone She was the only one who saved it. Ok, Jane Seymour was brilliant as the skanky Mother of the Bride but... that was about it... The only two times I laughed the movie were when Vince Vaughn got hurt. That boy needs some sense knocked into him anyway.
Yes here I go on my Vince Vaughn rant again... why is he wasting his talent on stupid guy humour comedies... yes, it's big bucks, but he is a dramatic actor and a great one at that!!! Why is he wasting his talent!
Very, very soon I am going to boycott all of Hollywood made movies and stick to British made films and foriegn films... at least I have the subtitles to distract me if the move gets out of control.. or boring...
The only bright light these days is Jack Black and the guy who wrote Napolean Dynamite. Two men. Two men are all that are left in Hollywood with a creative bone... Two....
Can anyone recommend a good foreign film to me???
Yes here I go on my Vince Vaughn rant again... why is he wasting his talent on stupid guy humour comedies... yes, it's big bucks, but he is a dramatic actor and a great one at that!!! Why is he wasting his talent!
Very, very soon I am going to boycott all of Hollywood made movies and stick to British made films and foriegn films... at least I have the subtitles to distract me if the move gets out of control.. or boring...
The only bright light these days is Jack Black and the guy who wrote Napolean Dynamite. Two men. Two men are all that are left in Hollywood with a creative bone... Two....
Can anyone recommend a good foreign film to me???
Monday, June 12, 2006
Sunday, June 11, 2006
Just for fun! Do it!
Just for fun! Do it!
Between us and only us... whoever reads this I wanna know 21 things about you. Fill in all the blanks ... leave no question unanswered! ANSWER IT AND SEND IT TO ME by hitting reply to poster at the bottom, THEN COPY AND REPOST IT FOR YOURSELF!
1.Your Full Name:
2. Age:
3. Single or Taken:
4. Favorite Movie:
5. Favorite Song:
6. Favorite Band/Rapper/Artist:
7. Kinky or Clean:
8. Tattoos and/or Piercings:
HERE COMES THE FUN ... ... ...
1. Do we know each other outside of myspace?
2. Whats your philosophy on life??
3. Would you have my back in a fight?
4. Would you keep a secret from me if you thought it was in my best interest?
5. What is your favorite memory of us?
6. Have we ever been drunk together?
7. Would you give me a kidney?
8. Tell me one odd/intresting fact about you:
9. Would you take care of me when I'm sick?
10. Can we get together and make a cake?
11. have you heard any rumors of me lately?
12. Do you/have you talk(ed) crap about me?
13. Do you think I'm a good person?
14. Would you drive across country with me?
15. Do you think I'm attractive?
16. Have I seen you naked?
15. do you wanna have sex with me?
17. If you could change anything about me, would you? what would it be?
18. What do you wear to sleep?
19.Would you come over for no reason just to hang out?
20. Would you go on a date with me if i asked you?
21. Will you post this so I can fill it out for you?
Between us and only us... whoever reads this I wanna know 21 things about you. Fill in all the blanks ... leave no question unanswered! ANSWER IT AND SEND IT TO ME by hitting reply to poster at the bottom, THEN COPY AND REPOST IT FOR YOURSELF!
1.Your Full Name:
2. Age:
3. Single or Taken:
4. Favorite Movie:
5. Favorite Song:
6. Favorite Band/Rapper/Artist:
7. Kinky or Clean:
8. Tattoos and/or Piercings:
HERE COMES THE FUN ... ... ...
1. Do we know each other outside of myspace?
2. Whats your philosophy on life??
3. Would you have my back in a fight?
4. Would you keep a secret from me if you thought it was in my best interest?
5. What is your favorite memory of us?
6. Have we ever been drunk together?
7. Would you give me a kidney?
8. Tell me one odd/intresting fact about you:
9. Would you take care of me when I'm sick?
10. Can we get together and make a cake?
11. have you heard any rumors of me lately?
12. Do you/have you talk(ed) crap about me?
13. Do you think I'm a good person?
14. Would you drive across country with me?
15. Do you think I'm attractive?
16. Have I seen you naked?
15. do you wanna have sex with me?
17. If you could change anything about me, would you? what would it be?
18. What do you wear to sleep?
19.Would you come over for no reason just to hang out?
20. Would you go on a date with me if i asked you?
21. Will you post this so I can fill it out for you?
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Why must we lie about our age!
This question is starting to IRK me!!! Big time!!! I know it shouldn' be bothering me... but it is. I know women who are proud of their age. One of my dearst friends in the world isn't afraid of it! She is turning 49 in a few months and is proud of it!!! Her sister is 44 and damn proud of it! I am 39 and in a month and a half will be 40. I'm damn proud of it!!! None of us actually look our ages... we could easily knock ten years off and get a way with it, but we don't.
Then there are the women who lie about it. They lie to get ahead, they lie because they are afraid men won't want them if they fess up, they lie because growing old is an insult to them... One of them keeps telling the world that she is 33... when if fact she is 38. I know because I have seen the drivers licence. The other one is also 38 but continues to tell everyone she is 35... I know her real age because she told me one night when she was drunk! And this is bothering me. It's not bothering me because of my own vanity. I just told you my age so I can't be that vain. It's bothering me because these women are ashamed of saying they are older and that makes them ashamed of us, the ones who tell people how old they are... and that is starting to annoy me!
Then there are the women who lie about it. They lie to get ahead, they lie because they are afraid men won't want them if they fess up, they lie because growing old is an insult to them... One of them keeps telling the world that she is 33... when if fact she is 38. I know because I have seen the drivers licence. The other one is also 38 but continues to tell everyone she is 35... I know her real age because she told me one night when she was drunk! And this is bothering me. It's not bothering me because of my own vanity. I just told you my age so I can't be that vain. It's bothering me because these women are ashamed of saying they are older and that makes them ashamed of us, the ones who tell people how old they are... and that is starting to annoy me!
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Happy Evil Day!
Happy Evil day everyone. Today is 6, 6, 6, (June 6, 2006).
Which is fitting because I am apparently evil! This is according to both people I know and strangers... See my article this week at shebytches.com.
I've decided to give in to the darkside.
Yours Truly,
Darth Lina
Which is fitting because I am apparently evil! This is according to both people I know and strangers... See my article this week at shebytches.com.
I've decided to give in to the darkside.
Yours Truly,
Darth Lina
Thursday, June 01, 2006
my week from hell...
Welcome to my week from hell! Being the child of Loki, I'm am not surprised by it all... just growing increasingly tired of it. All Hell broke loose Monday morning with the TTC strike, Tuesday I was late due to many delays on the subway... yesterday was 40 minutes late due to the west bound train being shut down because an emergency... then today... it's month end at work and anything that could go wrong did! More motivation for me to get enough freelance work to stay at home and write all day...
cs
cs
Monday, May 29, 2006
me complain?
I am not going to complain about the heat. I'm not. I may be melting, but after the crap weather on the may 24th long weekend, I welcome the warmth! Just wish some of this excess fat would melt off!
What I am going to complain about is the TTC. You know, the only public transit system taht went on strike today without giving us fair warning... you know.. those idiots!!! I understand why their reasons for going on strike, but don't feel there actions made sense. There were other venues they could have taken to air their greivances. Not put 700,000 commuters in a bind. Fortunately I have a decent and understanding boss who told me it was ok just to stay at home for the day.
I do have to say that I did get quite a bit done. I am making progress on a short story I am writing for a submission, some paperwork out of the way, got the new issue of shebytches.com up in record time and am progressing on the book I am reading. 'The Jazz Age' by F. Scott Fitzgerald. I don't remember the last time I was able to just sit back and read for a few hours, in my back yard, listening to the birds.
Back to the 9 to 5 tomorrow, which I hope will soon turn into me sitting at home and writing and getting paid for it.
cs
What I am going to complain about is the TTC. You know, the only public transit system taht went on strike today without giving us fair warning... you know.. those idiots!!! I understand why their reasons for going on strike, but don't feel there actions made sense. There were other venues they could have taken to air their greivances. Not put 700,000 commuters in a bind. Fortunately I have a decent and understanding boss who told me it was ok just to stay at home for the day.
I do have to say that I did get quite a bit done. I am making progress on a short story I am writing for a submission, some paperwork out of the way, got the new issue of shebytches.com up in record time and am progressing on the book I am reading. 'The Jazz Age' by F. Scott Fitzgerald. I don't remember the last time I was able to just sit back and read for a few hours, in my back yard, listening to the birds.
Back to the 9 to 5 tomorrow, which I hope will soon turn into me sitting at home and writing and getting paid for it.
cs
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
I want a do over...
Ask me if I am depressed and bitter about the crappy weather over the long weekend!!! No really go ahead and ask me... I woke up this morning and looked out at sunshine... the forecast is predicting warm sunny days... today at lunch I didn't need my jacket... WHY COULDN'T the weekend have been that way... hmmm... hmmm.
NO, no... it had to be crap. Yes I was busy working on my portfolio for a good chunk of it.. but Sunday decided I would spend the afternoon out. The only day I could really and what happened... CRAPPY weather... It was cold and wet and CRAP! Oh the weather people are predicting a long, hot, dry summer, could it have not started on the long weekend... How come the Americans get perfect weather for their upcoming Memorial Day weekend... why...WHY???
What was accomplished, seeing as I was stuck inside... well let me see...
Portfolio is 80% done.
House is tidy
Planted some herbs
I spend some quality time with spiders in my basement office...
I defiantly BBQ'ed last night in the freezing cold!
Not accomplished...
Yard work
Planting in my garden
Getting some much needed sun.. I glow in the dark currently...
Sitting on my front porch drinking wine
Having dinner outside on the deck
I say we should get a do over... we should be able to have this coming Monday off as well!
NO, no... it had to be crap. Yes I was busy working on my portfolio for a good chunk of it.. but Sunday decided I would spend the afternoon out. The only day I could really and what happened... CRAPPY weather... It was cold and wet and CRAP! Oh the weather people are predicting a long, hot, dry summer, could it have not started on the long weekend... How come the Americans get perfect weather for their upcoming Memorial Day weekend... why...WHY???
What was accomplished, seeing as I was stuck inside... well let me see...
Portfolio is 80% done.
House is tidy
Planted some herbs
I spend some quality time with spiders in my basement office...
I defiantly BBQ'ed last night in the freezing cold!
Not accomplished...
Yard work
Planting in my garden
Getting some much needed sun.. I glow in the dark currently...
Sitting on my front porch drinking wine
Having dinner outside on the deck
I say we should get a do over... we should be able to have this coming Monday off as well!
Saturday, May 20, 2006
me no blog.. me bad
wow, just realized it's been a few days since I blogged... me slow!!! well actually been trying to get an online porfolio up. www.carolinasmart.ca. it's not live yet, will be by end of the weekend, there is only a holder page right now.. and when it does go live it will be missing a few documents.. but... am working away on them...
oh and check out viki's myspace http://www.myspace.com/2milestore
oh and check out viki's myspace http://www.myspace.com/2milestore
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Friday, May 12, 2006
what to do when it's gloomy
I have been listening to Latin music all day. It sure takes the gloom out of a day!!!
Makes you want to get us and dance!
Makes you want to get us and dance!
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
obsession or infactuation
It's official! I have a new obsession. myspace.com. I have set Shebytches up with a myspace.com/shebytches space to post our events and because we are having things happen on a daily basis latetly it seems, it is a fab way to keep everyone up todate! I have become obsessed with it though. There are many cool indie artists and writers and it's such an amazing tool for networking!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
It's been nutso the last few days... hence the me not posting. Weekend vanished on me. Sat was busy nuts and Sunday I helped Di out at the clothing show. I was mostly disappointed with the selection of vendors. It was either the same old or the new ones weren't very impressive. The ones that always blow me away are Nathalie-Roze (who was in a booth with Smitten Kitten (uber cute), Play Dead (Bean and the team always have the coolest clothes there), Moonrox, Domistyle, Joaned, Steen and of course my girl Di at Flyballbags.com. Otherwise.. not really impressed.
And V, incase you get to log on while you are in Cuba.. the cats and I are making progress on our plan....
It's been nutso the last few days... hence the me not posting. Weekend vanished on me. Sat was busy nuts and Sunday I helped Di out at the clothing show. I was mostly disappointed with the selection of vendors. It was either the same old or the new ones weren't very impressive. The ones that always blow me away are Nathalie-Roze (who was in a booth with Smitten Kitten (uber cute), Play Dead (Bean and the team always have the coolest clothes there), Moonrox, Domistyle, Joaned, Steen and of course my girl Di at Flyballbags.com. Otherwise.. not really impressed.
And V, incase you get to log on while you are in Cuba.. the cats and I are making progress on our plan....
Saturday, May 06, 2006
ever wonder....
Do you ever wonder what is real and what is fake. Every day I wonder. I see women with fake everything (faces, lips, breasts, etc), men with fake personalities, celebrities that are well just fake... ok... this could be a really long fake out.. so what point am I trying to make here, well I signed us up for myspace.com/shebytches to post our events etc. and in the process of getting us all set, up I came across two profiles of two supposed celebrities... so I began to wonder..
... could these be posers... both are quite huge stars, one of the two set up their myspace about 3 years ago the other recently... both had accurate information and one (a male) had a bunch of half naked people commenting... which doesn't surprise me.. but... are these really real.
One has to wonder.
One of the two also had the worst written english on the face of the earth. I wonder if they know kids are probably checking their page out. Yes am being anal, but alot of these kids look up to this person and if they see how that person writes they will think it is ok for them as well.
So I continue to wonder... what is real and what isn't
... could these be posers... both are quite huge stars, one of the two set up their myspace about 3 years ago the other recently... both had accurate information and one (a male) had a bunch of half naked people commenting... which doesn't surprise me.. but... are these really real.
One has to wonder.
One of the two also had the worst written english on the face of the earth. I wonder if they know kids are probably checking their page out. Yes am being anal, but alot of these kids look up to this person and if they see how that person writes they will think it is ok for them as well.
So I continue to wonder... what is real and what isn't
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
dead like me...
*sigh* once again I have taken the time to relax and watch a bit of TV.... once again I have discovered an awesome show that is no longer on TV...
Dead Like Me... biting, dark, hysterical!!! and only lasted for two seasons... why, Why WHY!!! The idea is beyond fantastic, the cast is amazing, the story lines supurb... why cancel it... Idiots!!!
http://www.deadlikeme.tv/index.php
Dead Like Me... biting, dark, hysterical!!! and only lasted for two seasons... why, Why WHY!!! The idea is beyond fantastic, the cast is amazing, the story lines supurb... why cancel it... Idiots!!!
http://www.deadlikeme.tv/index.php
Monday, May 01, 2006
Saturday, April 29, 2006
I may have traveled half way around the world
Today it felt like I traveled half way around the world and back again. At least my feet feel that way. I had a very long list of things I needed to get and achieve today... I started at one end of the subway system and worked my way back. Eager to check the contents off the list as quickly as I could, I started my journey and the road down disappointment.
'Sold out, we don't carry that anymore, I don't think we have ever had that'... words that started to rub me like sand paper... finally at shopping stop number 4 and score... I was able to find one of the things on my list. Frustrated, hungry and in need of caffeine, I stopped for a few minutes to regroup. I decided to complete some of the non supply purchases end of the list. Big mistake.
Aren't people in customer service positions suppose to be.. well... helpful... one would think. As you will see in a previous blog I took the dreaded grey hound bus to where my parents live. Thankfully I didn't have to endure the ride back, but that meant I had to refund my ticket. Today I went to the station to do just that and had to deal with a ticket agent who looked like he was sucking on a sour candy... and a nasty piece of work sitting in the wicket beside him.
As I was dealing with Mr. Sour Puss, an eighty year old woman walked up to Ms. You Need to Stand in the Line to ask a question. After berating the poor thing and sending her on her way she had the nerve to say 'just because she is old.' We exchanged dirty looks as I was being shoved out of the way by the next customer. Mr. Sour Puss couldn't seem to get me out of the way fast enough. As he was shoving my money at me he was yelling "NEXT" Assholes.
After that fun experience, I strolled over to Chinatown in hopes of finding some of my supplies... one should never venture into Chinatown on a Saturday.. you can barely more for the crowds... but today had an added bonus.... on the way I was blocked by some protest.. then once I got there, I didn't realize it was 'International Hork Day.' Women, children and men alike were participating... I may have even seen a dog doing it... I walked four blocks dancing around the airborne phylum and the stuff on the ground... really is Horking necessary!!!!!!!
After Chinatown I headed to Queen Street. While in the shower this morning I had an idea for a new piece of merchandise. With a vision in my head I walked into what seemed to be the busiest store on the planet... I could barely move and once in the store was stuck and unable to get back out... after searching for 40 minutes and unable to get assistance from the clerks I finally found the things I need. (btw, tried making one tonight and I quite like it! Will get V's opinion tomorrow). Whoo hoo things off my list. About 20 more to go...
After some more running around Queen street and completely flabbergasted that I couldn't find anything... I hoped on the street car and headed east... there were more things I needed to get at the other end. This was a streetcar ride that almost put me over the top.
If the annoying 14 year old girls weren't bad enough, the lady with the really long dreadlocks, sitting in front of me, just about drove me to going postal. She hit me three times with her dreads... three times!!! On the third swat I said 'hey do you mind.' At which she gave me a dirty look... how dare I sit behind her... geez... her and her son got off the street car...
When I finally arrived at the other end... once again... 'sorry we seemed to be sold out.' fortunately they ordered me what I needed but it took the owner 15 minutes to explain it all to me... really I didn't need to know how you go about ordering stuff... just get it for me!!!!!
Of course my timing was off the entire day and I kept missing subway trains, streetcars and buses...
It took five hours to accomplish 4 things.... it should have only taken 2.
I need a margarita!
'Sold out, we don't carry that anymore, I don't think we have ever had that'... words that started to rub me like sand paper... finally at shopping stop number 4 and score... I was able to find one of the things on my list. Frustrated, hungry and in need of caffeine, I stopped for a few minutes to regroup. I decided to complete some of the non supply purchases end of the list. Big mistake.
Aren't people in customer service positions suppose to be.. well... helpful... one would think. As you will see in a previous blog I took the dreaded grey hound bus to where my parents live. Thankfully I didn't have to endure the ride back, but that meant I had to refund my ticket. Today I went to the station to do just that and had to deal with a ticket agent who looked like he was sucking on a sour candy... and a nasty piece of work sitting in the wicket beside him.
As I was dealing with Mr. Sour Puss, an eighty year old woman walked up to Ms. You Need to Stand in the Line to ask a question. After berating the poor thing and sending her on her way she had the nerve to say 'just because she is old.' We exchanged dirty looks as I was being shoved out of the way by the next customer. Mr. Sour Puss couldn't seem to get me out of the way fast enough. As he was shoving my money at me he was yelling "NEXT" Assholes.
After that fun experience, I strolled over to Chinatown in hopes of finding some of my supplies... one should never venture into Chinatown on a Saturday.. you can barely more for the crowds... but today had an added bonus.... on the way I was blocked by some protest.. then once I got there, I didn't realize it was 'International Hork Day.' Women, children and men alike were participating... I may have even seen a dog doing it... I walked four blocks dancing around the airborne phylum and the stuff on the ground... really is Horking necessary!!!!!!!
After Chinatown I headed to Queen Street. While in the shower this morning I had an idea for a new piece of merchandise. With a vision in my head I walked into what seemed to be the busiest store on the planet... I could barely move and once in the store was stuck and unable to get back out... after searching for 40 minutes and unable to get assistance from the clerks I finally found the things I need. (btw, tried making one tonight and I quite like it! Will get V's opinion tomorrow). Whoo hoo things off my list. About 20 more to go...
After some more running around Queen street and completely flabbergasted that I couldn't find anything... I hoped on the street car and headed east... there were more things I needed to get at the other end. This was a streetcar ride that almost put me over the top.
If the annoying 14 year old girls weren't bad enough, the lady with the really long dreadlocks, sitting in front of me, just about drove me to going postal. She hit me three times with her dreads... three times!!! On the third swat I said 'hey do you mind.' At which she gave me a dirty look... how dare I sit behind her... geez... her and her son got off the street car...
When I finally arrived at the other end... once again... 'sorry we seemed to be sold out.' fortunately they ordered me what I needed but it took the owner 15 minutes to explain it all to me... really I didn't need to know how you go about ordering stuff... just get it for me!!!!!
Of course my timing was off the entire day and I kept missing subway trains, streetcars and buses...
It took five hours to accomplish 4 things.... it should have only taken 2.
I need a margarita!
Thursday, April 27, 2006
shouldn't blogging be fun???
A local television morning show did a show this week on blogging. When I found out they were doing it I was happy and excited. Until I saw what blogs they chose... I have to say they were some of the most boring, bland and uninteresting blogs I have ever seen! EVER! Really, if I didn't know anything about blogging and saw these blogs, well, I wouldn't bother... what would be the point... boring....
so... I sent them an email stating my utter disappointment with their choices, I told them to email me and included this blog in the body of the letter. If you guys decide to check me out... also check out these blogs... they are the ones you should have featured. These are interesting and they are full of creativity!
http://shebytches.blogspot.com (of course)
http://lizzievioletsblog.blogspot.com
http://twomile.blogspot.com
http://deliriumslibrary.blogspot.com/
http://strange.livejournal.com/
http://thecalaverakid.blogspot.com/
http://transmission-x.blogspot.com/
http://sumachstreetmysteries.blogspot.com/
While you are at it check out all the cool links I have to the right!!!
so... I sent them an email stating my utter disappointment with their choices, I told them to email me and included this blog in the body of the letter. If you guys decide to check me out... also check out these blogs... they are the ones you should have featured. These are interesting and they are full of creativity!
http://shebytches.blogspot.com (of course)
http://lizzievioletsblog.blogspot.com
http://twomile.blogspot.com
http://deliriumslibrary.blogspot.com/
http://strange.livejournal.com/
http://thecalaverakid.blogspot.com/
http://transmission-x.blogspot.com/
http://sumachstreetmysteries.blogspot.com/
While you are at it check out all the cool links I have to the right!!!
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Flappers
I love knowledge and I LOVE to study history. Personally I think the most fascinating time for me to study is from 1900-1960. The world went through so much change it's crazy. The particular era's I tend to read about the most is the 1920's and the 1950's. But what I am most interested in are Flappers. Ever since I was a child I have been obessessed with them. I even wore a flapper dress to a end of year dance in high school. My outfit was complete with long pearls and a flapper hat!
After the Suffragette movement, I think Flappers were the next group of women to make a stand and show the world they had minds of their own! I love the clothes, the music, the movies and the attitude!
Which reminds me. I need to see if I can find my F. Scott Fitzgerald collection. Where could that have gone?
http://www.geocities.com/flapper_culture/
http://history1900s.about.com/od/1920s/a/flappers.htm
http://stampsmith.net/flappers.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flapper
http://www.crimetime.co.uk/features/flapperstofilmnoir.php
http://www.silentladies.com/zFlappers.html
http://faculty.pittstate.edu/~knichols/jazzage.html
After the Suffragette movement, I think Flappers were the next group of women to make a stand and show the world they had minds of their own! I love the clothes, the music, the movies and the attitude!
Which reminds me. I need to see if I can find my F. Scott Fitzgerald collection. Where could that have gone?
http://www.geocities.com/flapper_culture/
http://history1900s.about.com/od/1920s/a/flappers.htm
http://stampsmith.net/flappers.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flapper
http://www.crimetime.co.uk/features/flapperstofilmnoir.php
http://www.silentladies.com/zFlappers.html
http://faculty.pittstate.edu/~knichols/jazzage.html
Monday, April 24, 2006
My long trip to see my parents.
I finally made it to my home town to see my parents and to see how my father is doing since his stroke. I only went for the weekend and that is about as much of my hometown as I can take. I hadn't been there is almost four years. Normally I would rent a car and drive up, but turns out taking a bus was cheaper and I figured since I would only be there for one evening what was the point of the extra expense. After that bus ride, I am splurging for a car next time!
These are all the reasons why!
~I had to be up at 5:30 am on a Saturday.
~I took public transit to the bus station. Why are there so many people using the subway at 6:30 on a Saturday morning?
~I had to be at the station one hour before my bus arrived to buy my ticket because the ticket line is always huge.
~I had to wait in the bus line up 30 minutes before it arrived as people started lining up at 7 am. It was raining (we were sheltered) cold and damp.
~80% of the people in the line were trailer trash/rednecks. 10 percent students and 5 percent elderly and 5% somewhat normal (I put myself selfishly in this category)
~As a bonus there were no screaming children and thankfully NO ONE sat beside me.
~3 of the passengers were a farmer and his two female companions. He put his arms up at one point. the entire bus filled with really nasty B/O. You can't open the windows on the bus. How the bus driver didn't pass out and crash the bus was a miracle.
~There was a very strange little man who spent the entire bus ride in the bathroom. Each time someone had to use it he would come out stand by the door and when they exited, he went back in.
~I have long legs and there is hardly any leg room.
~Aside from the smelly farmer the bus smelled weird.
~It was only a four hour trip... can you imaged a longer one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My parents felt sorry for me and drove me back...
These are all the reasons why!
~I had to be up at 5:30 am on a Saturday.
~I took public transit to the bus station. Why are there so many people using the subway at 6:30 on a Saturday morning?
~I had to be at the station one hour before my bus arrived to buy my ticket because the ticket line is always huge.
~I had to wait in the bus line up 30 minutes before it arrived as people started lining up at 7 am. It was raining (we were sheltered) cold and damp.
~80% of the people in the line were trailer trash/rednecks. 10 percent students and 5 percent elderly and 5% somewhat normal (I put myself selfishly in this category)
~As a bonus there were no screaming children and thankfully NO ONE sat beside me.
~3 of the passengers were a farmer and his two female companions. He put his arms up at one point. the entire bus filled with really nasty B/O. You can't open the windows on the bus. How the bus driver didn't pass out and crash the bus was a miracle.
~There was a very strange little man who spent the entire bus ride in the bathroom. Each time someone had to use it he would come out stand by the door and when they exited, he went back in.
~I have long legs and there is hardly any leg room.
~Aside from the smelly farmer the bus smelled weird.
~It was only a four hour trip... can you imaged a longer one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My parents felt sorry for me and drove me back...
Friday, April 21, 2006
Breath...
Someone just told me she is paying a therapist $150 for 5, 1 hour sessions teaching her how to breath. That's right... breath. I understand that she is taking these sessions to help reduce stress, but really why would anyone want to pay someone else $30 an hour to teach them to breath. Last time I checked you had to breath or you would die.
People are really taking advantage of our over stressed society. It's a huge winfall for them, but personally I draw the line when it comes to breathing. Paying someone that much money to teach me something I am already doing is a load of hooey... She would have been better off spending that $150 on a month pass for yoga.
Ok, now Breath... and you owe me $2 for my time!
People are really taking advantage of our over stressed society. It's a huge winfall for them, but personally I draw the line when it comes to breathing. Paying someone that much money to teach me something I am already doing is a load of hooey... She would have been better off spending that $150 on a month pass for yoga.
Ok, now Breath... and you owe me $2 for my time!
Thursday, April 20, 2006
stuff to do...
am now addicted to this... way to go soph! http://www.librarything.com
and if you are zinesters, these gals are creating a travelling zine library... donate to them. I am. Get in touch with Nita Mocanu of LADYFEST Romania http://ladyfest-ro.pimienta.org/
I would rather be playin hookey right now...
and you have to read this blog, it is one of my favourites!!! http://deliriumslibrary.blogspot.com/
and while you are cruising in cyberspace check out two of my girls newly updated websites. www.willowdawson.com and www.steflenk.com
and if you are zinesters, these gals are creating a travelling zine library... donate to them. I am. Get in touch with Nita Mocanu of LADYFEST Romania http://ladyfest-ro.pimienta.org/
I would rather be playin hookey right now...
and you have to read this blog, it is one of my favourites!!! http://deliriumslibrary.blogspot.com/
and while you are cruising in cyberspace check out two of my girls newly updated websites. www.willowdawson.com and www.steflenk.com
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
cool blogs....
everyone needs to go to bardcafe.blogspot.com and start posting poems!!! I insist!
also going up north this weekend to visit my parents... of course it is raining the entire time... and they changed the bus route, so if i don't take the 8 am bus... which is 4 hours, i have to take another bus that is 8 hours... the trip is only 3 hours in the car... you do the math...
also going up north this weekend to visit my parents... of course it is raining the entire time... and they changed the bus route, so if i don't take the 8 am bus... which is 4 hours, i have to take another bus that is 8 hours... the trip is only 3 hours in the car... you do the math...
Monday, April 17, 2006
what did I accomplish and another weird dream
I am wrapping up a 4 day weekend and feel like I have accomplished nothing. By the time I get through all of the administrative shit or running things, there is no time left to write... or at least that is what it feels like!!! Clone me please.
Well, the weird dreams are back.. well I think always have weird dreams but this one I vividly remembered.
I am seeing an 8 year old girl with long black hair sitting on the edge of her bed. Her name is Innocence (I know this as I hear her Mother calling her by that name). i know that she is having a birthday party but has been scolded by her mother for doing something that she didn't do. Her Mother talks to her in a very condecending way. Like how an old fashion school-marm would talk down to a child. I find out from her mother's scolding that another one of the girls at the party has blamed her for something. I am not sure what exactly what has happened, but Innocence is well innocent. I can tell because I can actually feel her emotional pain. Because of what happened she was sent to her room and her birthday party continues without her. She sits on the edge of her bed listening to all the other children laughing and playing without her. But I can also tell she doesn't mind and didn't want the party to begin with.
I can see that she is wearing a dingy dress and her hair is falling in her face, her hands folded in her lap she looks at the groudn and will not answer her mother
even though she knows she didn't do anything. She seems like a child who has never know a moment of joy. She is filled with eternal sadness.
Later her mother comes into her room and asks her to go back to the party but Innocence continues to sit on her bed does not answer her mother only looks at the ground.
Innocence surroundings are very nice and clean and her mother is very well dressed, very proper looking. Seems almost cold.
I don't know if Innocence goes back to the party as I woke up.
Well, the weird dreams are back.. well I think always have weird dreams but this one I vividly remembered.
I am seeing an 8 year old girl with long black hair sitting on the edge of her bed. Her name is Innocence (I know this as I hear her Mother calling her by that name). i know that she is having a birthday party but has been scolded by her mother for doing something that she didn't do. Her Mother talks to her in a very condecending way. Like how an old fashion school-marm would talk down to a child. I find out from her mother's scolding that another one of the girls at the party has blamed her for something. I am not sure what exactly what has happened, but Innocence is well innocent. I can tell because I can actually feel her emotional pain. Because of what happened she was sent to her room and her birthday party continues without her. She sits on the edge of her bed listening to all the other children laughing and playing without her. But I can also tell she doesn't mind and didn't want the party to begin with.
I can see that she is wearing a dingy dress and her hair is falling in her face, her hands folded in her lap she looks at the groudn and will not answer her mother
even though she knows she didn't do anything. She seems like a child who has never know a moment of joy. She is filled with eternal sadness.
Later her mother comes into her room and asks her to go back to the party but Innocence continues to sit on her bed does not answer her mother only looks at the ground.
Innocence surroundings are very nice and clean and her mother is very well dressed, very proper looking. Seems almost cold.
I don't know if Innocence goes back to the party as I woke up.
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