The Read Army

I really want to start a literacy program one day. I think that learning to read is vital in shaping our understanding of the world, without books we are encased in a world that is created for us by the thoughts and beliefs of those who think they know better! I want to start off small of course and supply books to those less fortunate, but later I want to teach children and young adults how to read and how to glean knowledge from books that can help them make decisions in their lives.

I will call it The Read Army (pronounced Red Army). Of course this is still all just in the back of my mind at this point, but I would really like to start making it a reality by the time I turn thirty. Over the summer I am going to start looking into how I can turn my vision into a reality!

 

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Best Song Title Ever

I Slept With Bonhomme at the CBC…you cannot deny how gloriously Canadian this is!

I think the picture they used though should be of a snowy city or even Bonhomme himself!

I really like how Russian this looks. Like some propaganda poster for ballet…like some “In Soviet Russia…” thing!

I. JUST. LOVE. SURPRISES

Easter Week

For the week leading up to Easter I will be posting clips from the Rock Opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” from a time when people didn’t take their religion too seriously…thank you Mel Gibson.

Wish List

Wish List

(Urban Outfitters)

1. Levis 511 Rigid Villain Zipper Jean – $54
2. Cheap Monday Tight Medium Dark – $60
3. COMUNE  Jack Stripe – $62
4. COMUNE Benson Shirt – $64
5. RP Gene Snap Neck Hoodie – $58
6. BDG Drop Shoulder Cardigan – $28

(American Apparel)

1. Poly-Viscose School Boy Pant – $65
2. Poly-Cotton ¾ Sleeve Raglan Shirt – $25
3. Fine Jersey Short Sleeve V-Neck – $25

(Hurley)

1. Capone 10 Men’s Walk Shorts – $49.00
2. Southside Men’s Walk Shorts – $49.00
3. Phantom Men’s Walk Shorts – $59.00
4. Outcast 10 Men’s Long Sleeve Woven – $49.00

(Quiksilver)

1. Mystic T-Shirt – $20
2. Poker Face T-Shirt – $25
3. Sacrafice T-Shirt – $25
4. Whit Jacket – $55
5. Rocky Bay Pant – $69
6. Lithium Shirt – $49.50
7. Overtime Shirt – $55.00

I haven’t put together a clothing wish list since I was in grade 12. My goal this summer is to have enough to buy one item from each of the sub-categories. I didn’t include the shoes on this list because shoes are purchased spontaneously and only when I really need them.

Earth Hour

Just a reminder that tomorrow is Earth Hour, so at 8:00 turn off yo lights!

Truth

Here is a little food for thought…

Open Your Eyes

Tonight I wrote my first monologue, pray for me.

It was a lot harder then I thought it would be and since I am not a drama kid or ever was, I am having all kinds of trouble understanding if it feels natural or at least interesting. My voice is so flat and cold and I know how I think it should sound but then when I try to act it out I fail miserably. Anyways this is a total distraction from the next processes which is reading from the Illuminated texts for history tomorrow.

How much have I missed school? A lot. I love learning and connecting different parts of history together through the most random classes. This semester sees me with no Russian history classes (upsetting) but three history classes, two focusing on the Enlightenment and they are intense. Like I leave every lecture with a headache and question marks in my notes. Also I’m in an Archeology class which is pretty interesting so far, though I missed the last lecture because I got lost in the Cornett building….bitch move.

Also I have a new roommate, I have known this one since high school and we have always had a good rapport. My last one left to accept a job in the NWT and I wish her all the best and hope she can come back soon. AND! my apartment now has new floors and windows which make it that much cooler.

Anyways this new year has seen a lot of changes right off the bat, and to be honest 99% of them have been amazing and positive. How awesome is that?

Check out my roommate’s blog.

Hope your new year is shaping up as awesome as mine is.

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