Leanne's Blog

Finding Inspiration

2011-11-06T21:47:00.000-08:00

Sometimes finding inspiration is difficult and sometimes we can't understand why. I've contemplated on this thought a lot lately and I feel I understand now. As an artist, my inspiration mainly comes from people and the more I can learn, the better.

I had a conversation today with a good friend about inspiration and further continued my conversation with my sister. Anything you love comes from the heart, and anything dark comes from the heart. Your body outpours the emotion into any form it pleases. In this case it could be a simple piece of writing, a drawing or a melody of music. Of course emotion comes in all shades and doesn't always have to involve 'art' itself.

The inspiration to anything in my life comes from people, it comes from nature and it comes from the soul. However, I believe this for any other individual.

When you feel you're lacking the inspiration you need, turn to people, to nature and to yourself. We learn from different things and we use that knowledge to understand the things we want to express or understand.

Just a thought for today ...

:)

Toronto CNE 2011

2011-09-02T14:54:00.000-07:00

The Toronto CNE 2011 <- To WATCH the video! This years Canadian Exhibition was a blast and I really enjoyed it! We arrived September 1st and there was a lot of interesting things going on that day. We brought the cameras and captured some of the event, there was so much going on that we couldn't make it to everything!

We started off our day in the International Building, where you can find venders from across the world. It's a really huge building so we spent a lot of our day shopping and checking out the cool stuff each vender had to offer! If you're a person who has visited the CNE before some of the venders are the same as before and even have their stand in the same place! It didn't take me long to find the 'Products from Finland' stand! Another one of my favourite stands in the International Building would have to be the 'Products from Pakistan' because they had beautiful pieces made from onyx.

In the same building, there is a section for 'Products from TV' and I went on my journey to find Dr. Ho because I promised my cousin I'd take a picture with him. If you read the following blog, I added 'Finding Dr.Ho' to this years hopeful accomplishments, and he ... WASN'T THERE! And I wasn't ready to go find Vince, the 'Shamwow' guy because isn't he in jail? Haha!

(Wouldn't I look badass with a pic with Dr.Ho? )

Later on in the day we went over to the food court to try out some of the foods people were raving about! Now since I wasn't really ready to eat deep-fryed Coke Cola or Doughnut Hamburgers, we took the safe route and tried 'The Colossol Onion'! We've seen it on the news and people have mentioned it in their youtube videos. Basically it's a Spanish onion cut like a flower and deep-fried. The meal is huge, which is probably why we spent $10 on a $1 onion! The batter was alright but I found pulling the onion off was very ackward and messy. My verdict: I wasn't very impressed and I wish they gave us more napkins! Our onion was huge, but wasn't such a 'Colossol' of a thing to try!

After the food court I had the chance to check out the 'Toronto Star Bandshell', where Canadian band 'My Darkest Days' with supporting act 'Jonas and the Massive Attraction' were to take stage at 7:30pm! We had found out they were playing a little too late and hadn't fit the concert into our schedule. So while roaming the grounds near the Bandshell I heard a bit of rehearsals, I filmed Jonas and the Massive Attraction but soon after when My Darkest Days were to take the stage for rehearsals a guy came up to me and asked if I was filming! However I got a little glimpse, so it wasn't so bad afterall.

Everyday at the Ex is Mardi Gras! Last time while the Mardi Gras parade was on we were stuck in the International Building and missed the parade! Luckily we got the chance to check it out this year! It's short and sweet, with 4 floats and 2 marching bands. The parade itself lasts about 10 minutes and happens everyday around 6pm. We left the parade with about 8 Jerry Beads, as we would call them! I still have mine from 2008! The Canadian Forces joined in on the parade and had their own display out on the grounds!

The last little bit of time we spent at the CNE we took the chance to go back into the International building. We hadn't seen all the stands and we wanted to go back to buy some stuff from some of the stands. We came across visual artist Daryl Maddeoux, who recently I had seen on a documentary on television. It was really cool to actually see him at work in person, was quite unique!

Of course, through all the madness we checked out the 'Arts, Crafts and Hobbies' building and I had bought some new stones to add to my collection (Amethyst, Flourite, Tiger's Eye)! We had also made our way to the 'Better Living Centre', which housed the 'The Farm' and 'Casino'. We skipped the Casino this year and just went into the farm!

Then it was time to go back home! I really enjoyed myself and reccomend others to go to the CNE if they are ever in Toronto at the end of the year! There's so much going on! From my previous post I explained how I missed Marianas Trench, which would have been an awesome show to attend. Here are some of the artists that made their way out to the CNE this year;

-Marianas Trench
-Lights
-Jonas and the Massive Attraction
-My Darkest Days
-K-os
-Cover bands

(The line-up will explain my music choices for the video, I had no idea what to use so I used a theme)

Did I meet all my goals this year?

- Uncover some of the greatest and weirdest foods the CNE has to offer (Check!)

- Explore the international building a little more and see if any venders are interested in sharing some stuff (We did some more exploring this year, however it was too crowded to ask the venders some stuff)

- Showing off goods from different countries (Not as much as I would have liked)

- Meet Dr. Ho finally, the past two years I missed him! ( $hit!)

- Try to catch up on some of the interesting music and artists at the CNE (FAIL!)

- Last but not least capture hilarous moments as always (Check! Too bad to show ahaha!)

My exhibition goals for 2012;
- More music!

- Plan to arrive for shows

- Film in HD w/ DSLR

- Meet more people (God forbid I have to return to find Dr.Ho again lol)

Let's go to the Ex!

2011-08-24T01:53:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again! It's the end of August and the Canadian National Exhibition is on! If you haven't yet, you should check out our last adventure from 2009!

Alright so I've planned on going to the exhibition early September before school starts and we've decided to bring the cameras again. Who knows what we'll see this time, there's always something new and exciting while we go to the Ex. I'm hoping to film more Exhibition related stuff, since last time I went amature and decided last minute to create a video.

My exhibition goals for 2011;

- Uncover some of the greatest and weirdest foods the CNE has to offer. I heard they are selling deep fried Coke Cola this year. I just need someone else to try it, it sounds horrid to me!

- Explore the international building a little more and see if any venders are interested in sharing some stuff.

- Showing off goods from different countries.

- Meet Dr. Ho finally, the past two years I missed him! However I meet the ShamWow guy 'Vince'!

- Try to catch up on some of the interesting music and artists at the CNE. I missed Mariana's Trench this past Sunday and I literally wanted to cry! Ahahaha!

- Last but not least capture hilarous moments as always (ex. Brides in cars)

The CNE has been a family event for many years and I have amazing memories. Being from Toronto, I think it's one of the coolest things to ever attend, it's just simply amazing! I remember when I was little, Shania Twain threw a surprise show and she came right up to my sister and I, and smiled. If you live near Toronto or Canada in general, it's the place to be! Travelers it's one of the greatest things you can do in the city!

I remember going with a bunch of my family and roaming in and around the CNE. There's also a amusement park across from the CNE called 'Ontario Place', which I do believe converted all their stuff to kiddie rides. That's a little disappointing! (The child at heart)

So I have very fond childhood memories from the event! So I'm hoping to capture some pretty cool stuff this time around and share more of the CNE with everyone. Here is 2009's adventure, ahhh memories;

Toronto CNE 2009 (Take note that the video isn't very professional and ignore our randomness LOL)

My exhibition goals for 2012;

- More music!

- Plan to arrive for shows

- Film in HD w/ DSLR

- Meet more people (God forbid I have to return to find Dr.Ho again lol)

Be Yourself?

2011-05-17T19:06:00.000-07:00

I'm frustrated because we have to work so hard to make other people happy, when most of our time should be going into ourselves and our well being. I've never worked so hard to get where I am today and half of the things I had to do were pointless to most people. I've been living for others when I should have been living for myself. I work so hard to get hit back in the face; delinquent, failure, idiot ...

Who am I living for? People have become so cruel and mean. Is there anything left in this world to live for? When half of the world is blinded by what they think is right. False indications of the perfect life, a life in which it takes a few blows to the head to get what you want. A world where beauty's perception places you in a classification of being accepted or not.

I'm sad to see our world fall to failure, not the failure I've brought upon myself. Why must people focus on the things people do wrong and why can't they see through themselves? There's not a person in the world who has done everything by the book.

Books? A guide to follow to make our lives full and beautiful. God's given us lives to follow, paths to follow and make our own stories. The real beauty of life is following your dreams, aspirations and goals. An open book to make your own, no strict rules to follow or live by. Live by what you think is right.

I can sit and look at the world, and see it's beauty. It's landscapes, bodies of water and timeless skies. Watching a bird pass by in the horizon, a young child starring in the eyes of his parents, the wind sweep past the grass. So why focus on negative things in the world when it offers positive, beautiful things. Unwind a little. Find things you love, not hate.

People are always going to watch your steps and judge your choices. But what does it matter? I try so hard at something, that I should try so little on. The need to feel accepted. You first need to learn to accept yourself, for me it's hard but definitely worth a try. It's human to take something to heart, especially something hurtful. People say things to hear themselves speak and these people are not worth the effort. Family or not, you need to learn who your real family is. Through my life this is also a lesson I've learned, and a hard one it is.

I've lost something so dear to me, people who meant a lot to me over my life but I haven't lost my dignity. Whether I'm happy, sad, mad or just feeling the pain, it's my duty to help people see what they are made of. Never let anyone drag you down, live for yourself. Be yourself.

Day 31: And whatever other day I missed!

2010-07-12T16:55:00.000-07:00

Ok this is so cheating ... welcome to day 31! In honour of a blog I couldn't keep up with and past it's last day I promise to get my buns over here a little more often. This challenge has helped me keep up with my blog so I'm thinking everyday should be treated as a challenge and to see how far you've got!

As for today I'm feeling a little better emotional wise and when sad it's hard to get over and really write a blog. My life has been a little crazy but for the good crazy I'd love to bring you into my world... if you want too of course ;)

So I'm planning on someday launching my youtube channel a little more with my film making stuff ahaha! It sounds funny now but there's so many things I want to capture on film and somehow make a difference to those out there. Whether it's a funny video from Toronto with Brides in cars, a little inside view of a place or someone's life or it's a personal opinion or view on something I want to start doing that. Posting to youtube and writing about and posting the video to here :D

So here's my new challenge and I'm not setting a time or date on it :D When it comes, it comes! I'm planning on getting a better camera to film but for now I'll use my trusty 'Canon Digital Elph SD 1100' for those who may be curious about the equipment I use! I've been keep up on DeviantArt and it seems it's quite important. My mini review on the Canon Digital Elph SD1100 ... it takes amazing pictures and videos aren't so bad!

Speaking of pictures and promising pictures from the Midland trip here's a few shots:

Day 20: Summer Course

2010-06-30T10:21:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I finally got my summer course for English! It was a long awaited thing but I'm eager to get going at it! They give you a total of 10 months to finish it but I'm hoping to finish it this summer before September! I love the way it's set up and how the lessons are. It's easier for me to stay focused on it to without having to deal with school too! This is my thrid course with the books and I'm very sure this will be done before September :)

Finishing this course will also make me one step closer to finishing my schooling and getting ready for college/university. I think I've decided I'll become a Natural Path, which helps people find herbal remedies and cures with natural products or natural substances or herbs. I've always wanted to help people out and what a perfect way! I've been studying herbs and natural remedies for quite a while now and always was interested in the medicine field. So I'll see what happens from here but I'm definetely going to look into everything!

Day 10, 11, 12 and 13: Earthquakes and Tornadoes!

2010-06-23T23:17:00.000-07:00

Alright so I'm kind of breaking the rules but adding all the days together but I'll be back around to posting blogs for everyday. It's kind of hard to keep up with a blog while being busy!!

Day 10 - I was home, cleaning and etc! I'll admit I was quite lazy and upset that day so I had done nothing that day at all! I also couldn't ans still can't find a real topic to talk about!

Day 11 - Day 11 was quite exciting!! I did my computer science exam which I didn't do so well on but it was my very last day of school! It would only have been better if I was done High School! Well next year when summer comes I'll throw a huge, long awaited celebration!

Day 12 - Nothing really special was going on this day either besides working on my summer courses (no, not summer school but actual courses)

Today - Well today had to be one of the craziest in a long time. At 1:41pm an Earthquake hit Ontario and down into the States. I was sitting on my bed talking online and then my bed slowly began to shake. Honestly at first I thought it was the dog at the end of the bed scratching or something it literally felt that way. After a few seconds though it got pretty rough the bed was shaking, things were moving on my desk and some stuff was falling on the floor. My reaction to it was kind of 'dull' as I put it! It was funny in a way too. My sister calls me from her room "Leanne, is your bed moving?" and I simply just said "yes, it is". We were laughing and wondering what the hell happened HA!

The worst part of the day had to been the Tornado warnings along with the quake and then the Tornado that hit my Father's town. I have no way of contacting him at all and the tornado was rated severe!! I seen the pictures on the news and it doesn't look so good. The only thing that makes me feel better is that no one was reportly injured ... so I'm hoping like hell he's alright, which he probably is.

Here's some pictures from the storm:

Pictures courtesy of CP24: http://www.cp24.com/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100623/100623_tornado/20100623/?hub=CP24Home

Day 4: Top 5 Favourite Movies!

2010-06-16T20:40:00.000-07:00

Sorry I meant to post a blog yesterday but here's what I wanted to share! This is going to be a short yet ok blog :) My top 5 favourite movies of all time!

1. Underworld

2. JadeSoturi (Jade Warrior)

3. Blood and Chocolate

4. Lord of the Rings

5. Final Fantasy Advent Children

Day 3: First Concert

2010-06-14T21:52:00.000-07:00

My very first concert taken place at the Toronto Amphitheatre on Lake Ontario. I was 12 years old and a huge fan of this artist! Not my typical genre of music but I loved him. He was bold, funny and outrageous! The man started his career in Oklahoma! And it is ... Toby Keith! :D

Like I said not my typical favourite artist you'd think I'd like but I loved his music. I went to his 'Shock 'n' y'all tour in 2004 with my cousin. Her husband worked at Universal music and managed to get us seats. I was quite surprised she'd bring me, she's not the first person in my family to even think of me HA but I was grateful at the time! I guess it started with me bragging about Toby Keith and wanting to buy his cds and etc.

The first video of his I took interest in was "I Wanna Talk About Me" which back then wasn't hard for me at all! Haha! Now I hardly talk, I'm finding this 30 day challenge a hard thing for me and I'm only on day 3. Yes the reasoning for me liking the song was about me in a sense! I was little! I can remember some lyrics:

"We talk about you gramma all the way in Alabama ..."

"I wanna talk about me. Want to talk about I. Want to talk number 1 oh me oh my. What I like, What I want, What I see! I like talking about you u-u-usually but now I wanna talk about me!" LOL!

This song was probably one of the biggest songs of his that meant a lot to me ... especially dealing with 9/11 and the soldiers going out to war. Country musician or not this man is extraoridinary, you just have to look under his shell and close your eyes and listen to the music. This song till' this day sends a tear down my cheek! For our soldiers ... <3

Day 2: My Favourite Childhood Band

2010-06-13T20:20:00.000-07:00

Being a kid from the 90's you'd expect my favourite childhood band to be something like Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears or even the Spice Girls or something. Although at some point and I'm going to admit I did dig these bands ahaha. Sad to say now but yes they often played on my cd walkman. However they weren't the bands that I rocked out to everyday and still do now!

My Mom and Dad were both big on rock music when I was growing up! I've learned from the best muahaha! Mom would blast some U2, Guns 'n' Roses, Aerosmith, John Mellencamp and etc. While Dad played old Nickelback (che'yeah!), Alice in Chains, Black Sabbath, and so on! But one band out of them outshinned the rest and it was ..... *drum roll* BON JOVI!

I'm still a huge fan of theirs! I used to sing all their songs in the car from "You Give Love a Badname", "Runaway", "Living on a Prayer" to the ballads "Always", "Bed of Roses" and "I'll Be There for You"

I also had the hugest crush on Jon Bon Jovi ... I thought I'd marry him one day ahah :D Aw childhood!

Day 1: Looking back on my old work

2010-06-12T21:14:00.000-07:00

Ok the 30 day challenge didn't specifically say what you can and can't wrote about so I thought since I was going through my old stuff and found some writing .. why not talk about that!

Here's a little thing I wrote on Earth Hour that was featured while in Civics class paper :D

""Candlelight Dining Perfect for Earth Hour"

Leanne Guest

The article "Candlelight Dining Perfect for Earth Hour" deals with Earth Hour and how a Newmarket restaurant called "Al Conquins Cottage Grill" will be sharing a candlelight evening in support of Earth Hour. The owner of the restaurant Al Conquins Doug MacDonald, believes this is a chance for us all to unite together in order to change our climate and also said he excited to take part in Earth Hour. There are no conflicts on this article but there is some conflicts on the issue of climate change. Many don't think we are the reason for climate change and many don't want to participate in energy saving events such as Earth Hour. People of Canada and all over the world have their opinion on climate change and also have the choice if they want to take part in events that help save our environment or our world. As a local and global citizen I think that Earth Hour is a great way to help save energy and that there should be more effort outside of Earth Hour such as conserving energy everyday even if it's just a little or an hour. The idea of having a candlelight dinner at the restaurant Al Conquins in support of Earth Hour was a nice idea and many might have enjoyed a quiet candlelight dinner. I think maybe more restaurants should be made like this and have an eco-friendly environment such as Al Conquins that also has more eco-friendly attributes."

Writing was and is one of my biggest passions in life. This was from 3 years ago while I was in Civics class and I still can't believe I wrote it hahaha. Not only do I wrote about music or write poems and poetry I love to write about world issues. I have quite a bit of articles on worldly issues. I thought to myself ... maybe I should share more of my opinions on what's happening in the world. I was discouraged when others weren't to supportive of my views but who is these days? So I'm willing to share more on what I think about life and what's happening.

I also found more work of mine on the Canadian Budget in 2008 (it's strange to see these ehehe)

"In the articles "Budget Leaves us 'Holding Bag" and "More Corporate Tax Relief Needed: Business Expert" are dealing with Canada's budget. In this article Dwight Duncan Canada's Finance Minister refers to the budget by saying , "we're holding the bag." Canada's new $96.2 Billion spending plan wasn't expected by Canadian citizens and the plan overlooked the normal working citizen in Canada. With this new budget many workers in Canada would have to work harder or longer hours to pay taxes alone in Canada. This budget plan has many conflicting issues and many of the Canadian citizens don't agree with the $96.2 billion dollar plan. Kevin Gaudet, Ontario's director for the Canadian Tax-payers Federation believes that the budget is a little harsh for the middle class citizens of Canada to latch on to. Kevin Gaudet had also said, " this government has shown it's plans to spend it's way out." He argues that what the government is doing isn't improving anything with short-term tax cuts. Robert Drummond, dean in the arts department in York University says "the budget would make a great deal of difference", meaning that if done right it would make a great deal in Canada's economy. Drummond also says, "It's a pretty cautious budget" which shows he's not too sure.... - Leanne Guest"

I guess as part of this 30 day challenge I can reveal a little bit of things about me many don't know. So this is something people really don't know, that I have and still write about stuff like this. I promise day 2 won;t be as boring but I had nothing! So I brought you just a little more into my life :D

New Fresh Look/ Annoucements!

2010-06-11T17:23:00.000-07:00

Alright today I'm feeling quite refreshed so I thought to myself "I should start keeping that blog up to date" and considering the summer is coming and I have exciting things lined up what better to do then start blogging?

To get me into the spirit I want to feel refreshed and renewed! I even updated the profile! Have a look and post a comment! I'm planning on ridding myself of stress and bad relationships in my life. It's kind of lame when your friends can walk all over me and you're always the first one to go and help them. I'm trying my best to cope with some of them, but sometimes it's just hard. I think personally it's something I need in my life and my good friends who stood by me my whole life agree as well. This is a big step for me but it's important in the end.

I also want to get more healthy and I know I'm not 100% there! I do a daily routine of a 30 minute work out but I'm planning on incresing that and getting on a proper diet. I should at least try to eat breakfast and lunch right? lol The unbalance isn't good and I've been told. So this would be refreshing to help manage my health and look 'hot' in the process! I can't believe I just said that lol.

So my summer is being lined up with some things, places to visit and more! I'm really excited to head out North! I've been dying to for over a year and a half!!! Another thing that's important for me this summer is to find some sort of job which still hasn't been the greatest! I'm still keeping my eyes open for work and hoping I can pick my feet up off the ground!

Some of you know that I'm still finishing up high school! I should be done already and celebrating my prom in a few days but I'll wait for next year ehehehe! One of my biggest goals this year and upcoming September is to wrap up this next school year coming with a bang!!! I'm hoping by April of 2011 I can finally apply for college or university and get there! :D So wish me good luck!!!

The last thing is ..... I've been challenged to do a 30-day marathon of guess what? BLOGS! So starting tomorrow I'll write a topic and start of my Day 1! You'll find out more info and I encourage you to start too! There's good things coming your way from me so look out!! <3 So everyone please take it easy and FOLLOW me on here !! Ahaha no pressure whatsoever but would be nice to gain some followers on here! So keep your eyes open for more and find out more of the life of Me! Ha!

Take care!!!

My life as of now...

2010-02-20T15:34:00.000-08:00

Today I have been feeling pretty good personally, excited, I had quite an interesting day. This morning I had physio therapy for my back, I hurt it about a week ago and it's still bothering me, that's the downside. The important thing was this visit... I meet the doctor there who I knew about 10 years ago. His daughter happened to be the co-op student in my grade 3 class when I was just 7 years old.

So today I reminded him who I was and told him I remember his daughter. He was so excited and we had quite a long conversation. His daughter had taken co-op just like I just did and at the same school! I find this kind of ironic and especially since I remember her from when she was about my age. So this girl, his daughter, had taken co-operate education like I did at Bogart 10 years ago. She's now 27 and a professor in the UK and just recently made the front page of a UK paper about her job! So she fulfilled her dream to become a teacher just like I'm planning to do. The thing I really found interesting about her is that she travels the world and teaches all over the world. She's been to Austraila, Thailand and the UK. This girl is living the dream job I have dreamed of!!

I think now what a small world we have, I mean a girl I knew who started at the same school, same town and same co-op placement and dreams as me is out there living her dreams! And now it's opened my eyes a little, I put myself in her shoes and really could see myself like her one day. Back then I didn't know the importance of meeting her when a was little but now I think it's amazing how much one person can help influence you in one of the greatest paths in your life. I really look up to her and today was kind of life changing to me .. as silly as it sounds. Her Father is going to contact her and tell her about his patient he meet up with again hehe. This would be very cool and I'd love to get in contact with her!

So starting today I've changed my views on my future, I even got up and went job searching. My plan is to go to college next year with my apprenticeship in Child and Youth Working. A job where I can work during the year and have weekends and summers off to travel! Of course in the works I'm planning to actually go to 'Teachers College" or a college program in music or art but with this job I can make decent money to save for my travels and education! This day has made me excited and given me the motivation to fulfill my dreams! I'm really hoping I can do all these things in my lifetime! All this triggered by one person, how great is that?

So now I'm making a list of plans and destinations I plan to visit! I want to do my film making, my writing, my music and more while doing other things. For every country I plan to do something, something to cross off my list. Something like that show "The Buried Life" where they have 100 things they want to do before they die and the guys fulfill a strangers 'want' or 'dream'.

So my list in unreveled but there's some pretty fun and crazy stuff to do. Some might have heard these plans before hehe I know I'm crazy but I want this. I can now definetly cross off "See a man dressed as a Bride drive by in Toronto" HAHA. I'd love to share some of the destinations with you though! I really want to visit Portugal, Russia, Finland, Romania and Germany to meet some of the greatest people I know!

It seems I'm visiting most of these places to visit friends and people but that over anything is one of the most important things to me! I really love my friends and appreciate their friendship. These people are really rare to find and they are all over the map. <3

Well here I go, off to start my journey and nothings going to stop me!! So watch out and come for the ride.... :)

I'm Leaving ...

2010-01-18T16:00:00.000-08:00

So I'm a little sad, I'll be leaving my music placement tomorrow! :( I've already got the chance to say goodbye to most of the students I've worked with and I got a little sad ... I don't want to leave! So I'm guessing tomorrow will involve a lot of goodbyes and hugs again. It has been an amazing experience and I couldn't have had it any better! Bev and Debra are such amazing people and I was very proud to have worked along side them!!! They are so sweet and I'll miss them too!!

They made this really beautiful card for me with tonnes of the students signatures and some "Miss Guest, You rock!" ehehehe SO CUTE!!

Tyni of course had to get involved, my little buddy lol

So now I'll have to get back into my regular schedule and get my ass moving on my courses lol. I guess that's what happens when you take a year and a half off school. Kids just go to school and get it over with! ;) A word of advice! lol ... but you know I'm kind of glad how it all ended up, things seem to be turning around! :)

First Video I've made hihi ^^

2010-01-01T21:23:00.001-08:00

Toronto National Exhibition

(My attempt of creating something really cool, ended up cutting out most of the audio because we are some strange people! :D )

Alright so if you know me first thing is you know I'm a funny person and love to make people laugh in the most random ways. This was my attempt of creating a edited video of Toronto and the Toronto National Exhibition. Haha I'll let you know this was my very first time making a video like this and also using a editing program, so I had a little fun! By the way there will be more videos to come, perhaps with the audio cut out more! :)

My dream is to travel the world and document it .. a huge dream yes but I really want too. As soon as I figure out the fiances and get my butt going then I'll be set. Of course too I will need a great camera and stuff but I'm going all old school.

So anyways the video here! This video is filmed in Toronto, CANADA at the Canadian National Exhibition and surrounding areas. You will see the streets of Toronto while we discuss the most pointless stuff including a mention of 'Hooters' I apologize in advance haha.

So it's August of 2009 and it happened to be warriors day, so you'll see some footage of the parade getting prepared, unfortunatly I missed the parade while stuck in the International Building. I have some photos from the International building, you'll see some products from different countries there. There's also a appearance of a Finnish flag, which is one of my favourite countries although I haven't been there to visit and also I had a shout out to the Finnish Underground on the original video. You'll see Lake Ontario, the Gardens and then a certain surprise at the end. We seem to attract such amazing events while out! hihi ^^

Random fact: Yes we wasted a day in our lives to count 40+ Starbucks on Yonge Street! ;)
P.S. Due to super fast editing I spelled Yonge Street wrong! lol

Info on the Finnish Underground, a place for Finnish music visit here;

http://finnishunderground.com

Be sure also to visit this bands webpage and forum;

http://thefireal.com

Pinned Up

2010-01-01T21:05:00.000-08:00

(Another little thing I wrote 4 years ago as well, this poem I've taken parts from and actually wrote lyrics again. Why lyrics? I'm not to sure, it seemed fitting especially if you look at how they are written. To me some of it seems corny and like a messed up kid but there's this part I remember writing before the whole poem "Your pinned up like a photo on the wall. Now you can't satisfy them all. Your like a moment and held back like a tac." Was my favourite part back then and remains in the new re-written one.)

You write your sins on a page
beside your bed.
You search hard but can't find
a place to lay down your head.
I'm still here but you act like I'm
dead.

Your pinned up like a photo on
the wall.
Now you can't satisfy them all.
Your like one moment and held back
like a tac.
Then ripped off when the moment is lost.

Your like electricity when the rain
falls.
You hit one spot but seem not to hit
it twice.
Your like an unknown outcome of the dice,
but in the end you know you have to pay
a price.

The price is losing me.

Dark and Stable Walls

2010-01-01T20:56:00.000-08:00

(This is a little poem I wrote probably 4 years ago now, I've made this into lyrics now but I'll share it as it was. The poem was about when I just when I started highschool and felt trapt behind these walls. Seems funny to be reading this now I'm older because it was easier then .. hihi ^^)

Dark and Stable Walls

She sits there alone
Dark painted walls surround her and nobody's home
These walls won't break down
So she sits there and frowns
The poor innocence of a girl
Is trapped behind dark and stable walls
She fights to keep up
She will never give up
She wants to find her chance
To just have one glance of the world outside her
Pulled back by anger and fear
There is nothing she can do here
Besides break down the walls
Kept tight inside her

Our World

2010-01-01T20:46:00.000-08:00

Abuse, Pain, Hurt, Broken Hearts all exist around us. We try to fight it off, try to live lives that have to be perfect, but who's perfect? We are all the same, we're people, we're judgmental, we all have feelings and we don't care who we hurt.
We hurt ourselves, people around us, for no apparent reason.We look in the mirror and don't like what we see, we look around us and don't like what we see. There's war, violence, pain, hunger, poor judgement and poor leadership. We all have emotion, we all have hearts and we all can do what's right. So why don't we?

Leanne