Come see my work and vote for it at the SIAT Spring Showcase!

Location: SFU Surrey – it’s by Central City Mall (Surrey, British Columbia, Canada)

Date & Time: Saturday, January 28th, 2012, 12:00-5:00pm

Facebook Event

I have several projects being featured…

( And vote for me! ;D )

I want you to be my greatest coincidence,

to beat on the door of my innocence.

Shall we wrap ourselves in irony?

like some sort of Shakespeare comedy?

For there’s a danger in your smile.

It might trick me for a while.

I’ve been led down a path,

which i’ve not been.

All together unexpected -

chasing names like we meant it.

Avoiding some calamity,

with our clandestine revelry.

Do tell what’s your name?

And what is your trade?

A heartsmith or just a pretty face.

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inspired by a page from my ironic life.

OH. And while we’re talking about irony… love this.

my shoulders down, with the darkness of the world

I shall pray

for the sun to shine, on those suffering from hurt

I shall shine

my loving light, to the corners of the earth

one. day. we. will. say…

this is where love led the way : )

Last night I re-watched Pay it Forward. This movie gets me every time. So beautiful and tragic * sigh *

I had never viewed it as a Christian Allegory before but that was definitely the reading I got this time. I think the kid represented Jesus, the people he helped were his disciples and well… you know how it ends. I think the Mom might have been some sort of Mary Magdalene figure.

Then I got to thinking, what if all of life is a Christian Allegory. I mean Jesus is Love right? And since everyone is a “divine creation” we are all Love. And if all of life is here to teach us about love and compassion then each death is for our sins. So we are all Jesus, in a way. Possibly? (Note: I am not Christian and I am not trying to be sacrilegious by writing this… I just like thinking about how love shows up in the world. No offence intended). Anywho I was really upset last night. I started pondering some recent events that have transpired in my life. The unfairness of loss. I think taking life is the worst thing one can do (weather it be the life of another or your own). I wanna watch some more Leo Buscaglia and go hug everyone. Love more. Yes…. and now a poem

 A POEM ABOUT LOSS

the inescapable feeling of all the air suddenly disappearing from my lungs,

and the unsatisfyable need to be anywhere but here.

and the sinking knowing that in this moment everything is not alright.

and the uncomfortable notion of observing the bloodshot and tear stained eyes of my weeping self. and the search for beauty in that moment but the finding of only emptiness. vast, cold emptiness.

and despite all of the happiness and joy I might have had today I want nothing more than I cry myself to sleep.

and grab, squeeze, reach any part of you or anyone who has ever known you, or would want to, or would pretend to.

bolting from the room as if to vomit up my pain and shock.

and thinking deep down that everything will be fine, and there is a lesson to be learned, and this challenge will make me stronger… but not caring because I cannot breathe.

and sinking down, away, into the bathroom stall.

but not caring because I cannot breathe.

and I think that it’s unfair. But a life taken doesn’t care.

and I think that it’s not right. But that won’t bring you back tonight.

And I am at a loss.

of life.

We mostly listened but exchanged a few words about instruments and some jokes I couldn’t quite hear but laughed at anyway.

I love that I can be single and still experience romance. And that connecting with another person doesn’t have to mean anything or have a future or a past. Just a moment. A shared happiness? Maybe he’s gay. Maybe he is in a relationship. Maybe he isn’t looking for one. Maybe he’s vegan. Maybe he’s not. It doesn’t matter! It was beautiful.

I considered trying to do some sort of contact info exchange but it didn’t happen organically so I got off at my stop with a name and some songs in my back pocket. Thanks Tony. Maybe this is my missed connection. Maybe it’s just a moment. Oh and we grew up in the same area… Magic!

Don’t forget to smile!

On September 12th I had the pleasure of interviewing my friend and fellow Super Forester Jesse Carmichael before his concert in Abbotsford, BC, Canada.

BIGGEST DISCO BALL I'VE EVER SEEN

It's huge!

I was first in contact with Jesse when I stayed at Zero One in Hawaii. Jesse is a founding member of Maroon 5, and a gift to the planet.

Jesse Being a Rock Star

It was actually so funny because just as I was finishing dinner with my Mom, Jesse and his Yoga Teacher showed up at the restaurant. It turns out he had e-mailed me inviting me to meet them but I had been out all day and didn’t get the message (maybe it’s time to get an Phone? haha). Magic!

Jesse is really awesome and knew about so many awesome things. After the interview we went for a walk in the parking lot and sat by some trees where he told me about a bunch of awesome things. For example, I learned about this awesome TED Talk on the power of Mushrooms. Fungi is amazing!

I also was inspired to participate in the 9/11 Intention Experiment (people from all around the world focused their intentions on bringing peace to a very specific region of the Middle East and they are going to track the results).

Special Thanks to Trini Nguyen-Don and Diana Luong for filming/driving/being awesome and SuperForest.org for making this come together!

So silly! This is the only photo I have of us together... it's pretty awesome : P

AMAZING! SO grateful! What an awesome experience and what amazing people I am blessed to know.

PS: Recently this totally come full circle when my friend Jeka played “This Love” and was able to raise a bunch of money for some leadership opportunities she wants to take advantage of.

Love!

I recommend closing your eyes, finding a comfy, immersive chair, and experiencing the following…

The virtual haircut is an interesting experience. Didn’t work for me at first so try to find some good headphones for this one.

GO DOWNLOAD THE INCEPTION APP. I almost bought an iPhone just to use this. I honestly have had so many crazy experiences with this thing. One of my friends cried while using it and at first it really scared me but it was definitely worth trying and experimenting with.

RJDJ is another cool sound based app! You can make your own songs and have some really cool experiences!

If you want to have a low-tech immersive experience you can take a “sound walk”. According to this website

A form of active participation in the SOUNDSCAPE. Though the variations are many, the essential purpose of the soundwalk is to encourage the participant to listen discriminatively, and moreover, to make critical judgments about the sounds heard and their contribution to the balance or imbalance of the sonic environment.

In order to expand the listening experience, soundmaking may also become an important part of a soundwalk. Its purpose is to explore sounds that are related to the environment, and, on the other hand, to become aware of one’s own sounds (voice, footsteps, etc.) in the environmental context. A soundwalk may be scored in the form of a map which the participant uses both to guide the route and draw attention to features of acoustic interest. The map may also act as a score, directing the performer’s listening and soundmaking activities in a way that is not limited to a specific locale.

Basically, don’t talk to anyone, don’t get lost inside your mind, walk, and listen. It’s sort of like a very active form of meditation.

• Watermelon
• Sheamus Collins
• The Rain
• MUSIC
• UKULELE
• http://ukulelehunt.com/
• GUITAR
• CHLOE ROWAT
• JUSTIN BERMUDEZ
• KAYLEE MITCHELL
• NADIA BORDIGNON
• Mumford and Sons!
• New Years Song!
• “I wish i could maybe date you?? i’d like to get to know you better first… I like walks on the beach” LOL
• “I didn’t know you served alcohol here… In thIS bar” LOL – CHLOE ROWAT
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_Ua8iOR0g8
• of shithead… “She had a nice smile at least… And she’s clearly very creative.” - @_Sheezy
• Hilarious Drives
• 2 Years of HAPPY BIRTHDAY + HAPPY NEW YEARS + HAPPY CHRISTMAS + EVERYTHING delivered
• Piss Jacket!
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ1hrhJQDC8
• DAN MANGAN
• A VERY POTTER MUSICAL

I think the lyrics are AMAZING, GORGEOUS, WONDERFUL, MOVING…

http://www.songlyrics.com/ok-sweetheart/before-you-go-lyrics/

• Planning/Looking Amazing/MCing the FCAT Formal
• Winning my biggest election yet!
• THE PARTY ON THE ROOF
• Giving my first, and second, and third leadership workshops
• Training with Headlines Theatre in the Rainbow of Fear and Desire Technique
• Getting the job! Yay!
• Not getting the job! Yay!
• Ravin’ like Gandhi
• Making the short PSA Downpour
• Finishing a Documentary that made people cry and laugh
• Organizing a Flash Mob
• Wine and Dine at Hotel Vancouver
• GOING TO PORTLAND AND HAVING VEGAN FOOD AND BROTHERLY LOVE
• Clear Leadership Training
• TAKING ALL THE SIAT FILM CLASSES
• Doing Headshots
• STARTING THEC4C.COM
• Stalking George Strombolopolous at EPIC
• working with kids at summer camp
• GOING TO LA
• GOING TO CAFE GRATITUDE
• MEETING MY ROLE MODELS
• Going on funny dates
• LipDub Night Walk
• SURFING WITH MY SISTER
• SEEING SUBLIME WITH MY SISTER
• The View from Overnight Orientation Training
• Finding My Cell Phone… so many times : P
• O – DANCE
• WE DAY DANCE!
• LIVING THE DREAM
• MAROON 5!
• BIRTHDAY MARATHON!
• Meeting E-Friends!
• Occupy Vancouver
• VEGANS UNITE IN CALGARY
• SHAKE IT.
• DANCING LIKE THERE’S NO TOMORROW

Lowlights

• Being “homeless” for a while – but getting to connect with so many friends and realizing how supported and loved I am. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!
• Being yelled at and followed on the street – but getting to learn about human rights and finding new ways to BE LOVE and hold space for everything.
• Experiencing the affects of legal disputes, but learning how to love and hold space in any situation.
• Listening to some friends going through tough times – but getting to be the person others turn to because I am a listener and a space holder.
• Losing a family member of a close friend – but being reminded of how important it is to reach out to others and write, love, HUG, smile, hold.

All in all it was a truly amazing year. Thank you for being part of it.

Time to MAKE 2012 THE YEAR OF ENDLESS LOVE.

: )