It was inevitable, I guess.
Writing for ShalomLife.com now, here are some links:
http://www.shalomlife.com/eng/14191/Movember_Moustaches_in_Full_Bloom/
http://www.shalomlife.com/eng/14199/Israeli_Documentary_Shortlisted_fora_Oscar/
http://www.shalomlife.com/eng/14186/Matisyahu_Still_Tweeting_Vegan/
http://www.shalomlife.com/eng/14184/Israeli_Sitcom_Wins_International_Emmy/
http://www.shalomlife.com/eng/14157/Song_and_Music_Video_for_Gilad_Shalit/
http://www.shalomlife.com/eng/14150/Seth_Rogen_Busy_Again_With_a_New_Script/
I know this is nothing fancy, just giving you the links which need to be copy and pasted into the browser instead of embedding them into their titles or something, but the titles are listed in full in the URLs, so you have the gist of what the articles are about. I need ideas, sort of hard to come up with stuff everyday without access to any news wires or press releases, so feel free to contact me; anything arts and culture, from anywhere.
Friday, 26 November 2010
Wednesday, 13 October 2010
Travel Spain; A Short Expose (accented E)
Click on the article photo, and then can enlarge again to read in normal size.
Tuesday, 12 October 2010
He-llo To-ron-to
I wrote that title as my dad would say it, in imitation of Mick Jagger and his pedestrian British accent when he came to Canada for a concert a few years back.
In any event... been in Toronto for a few weeks now and there has definitely been some disappointment. My job got cancelled and I am currently unemployed. Luckily, as a freelancer, I have been getting by and NOW I had the privilege this past evening of meeting a lovely girl in my field who gave me some great suggestions and enthusiasm.
Since I got here I have been back to Vancouver for a week, which was fantastic; very enjoyable. I always loved Vancouver. I'm glad to still have it as a place to visit for friends, family and the beauty and relaxation of the city itself.
Toronto is different, for sure, but I didn't give it enough credit before. It's easy to get down on ones self when there isn't enough to do, but there are opportunities here that just do not exist in the smaller, more remote parts of the country. It may take some knocking down doors, but I have faith something will come up.
I revamped my C.V. this evening based on a template and the, again, great help and advice from my new acquaintance, and tomorrow will be getting business cards. All the sudden, when looking at this new C.V. format, I have more confidence in applying for freelance gigs. I hadn't had the opportunity or privilege of actually getting feedback from anyone out here before on how I should conduct my applications, or on how my experience fares in comparison to other people here (especially with their graduating institutions being local). A few tweaks, and I'm feeling rejuvenated in getting back out there with applications. I still was applying this whole time, but had become quite listless about it. As well, I hadn't been visiting a particular website with job listings because I had felt I didn't have enough experience to get any responses; but that actually is not the case so I have that page open right now.
Anyway, this blog post is really more like a journal entry for me, as I know my step by step on what I'm doing and what websites I'm visiting is probably of little interest to the general public. I've enjoyed writing this though, so since it's my blog, that's a start ;)
However, it's currently almost 6am (I stayed up doing online assessments for an employment agency on programs such as Excel) and I feel I will lose the battle on waking up for my 9:30am doctor's appointment if I sleep now -so I've sort of lost the darkness to sleep under... At least there are the Commonwealth Games to watch -- Alexandre Despatie in particular! It literally only seems like a couple of years ago that Alex, at age 13 in 1998, won his first Gold at the Commonwealth Games. I remember being in Edmonton with fall colours around me, perhaps on the school bus on the way home, and it being mentioned. I recall the photo of the little boy being held up by a grown man, cheering his accomplishment. He seemed so small, but we all were too -he is only a year older than myself. I think this is actually the first time that something that feels so recent has actually been such a large amount of years ago. Twelve years.
Good morning east coast, and a late good night, west coast.
Eva
In any event... been in Toronto for a few weeks now and there has definitely been some disappointment. My job got cancelled and I am currently unemployed. Luckily, as a freelancer, I have been getting by and NOW I had the privilege this past evening of meeting a lovely girl in my field who gave me some great suggestions and enthusiasm.
Since I got here I have been back to Vancouver for a week, which was fantastic; very enjoyable. I always loved Vancouver. I'm glad to still have it as a place to visit for friends, family and the beauty and relaxation of the city itself.
Toronto is different, for sure, but I didn't give it enough credit before. It's easy to get down on ones self when there isn't enough to do, but there are opportunities here that just do not exist in the smaller, more remote parts of the country. It may take some knocking down doors, but I have faith something will come up.
I revamped my C.V. this evening based on a template and the, again, great help and advice from my new acquaintance, and tomorrow will be getting business cards. All the sudden, when looking at this new C.V. format, I have more confidence in applying for freelance gigs. I hadn't had the opportunity or privilege of actually getting feedback from anyone out here before on how I should conduct my applications, or on how my experience fares in comparison to other people here (especially with their graduating institutions being local). A few tweaks, and I'm feeling rejuvenated in getting back out there with applications. I still was applying this whole time, but had become quite listless about it. As well, I hadn't been visiting a particular website with job listings because I had felt I didn't have enough experience to get any responses; but that actually is not the case so I have that page open right now.
Anyway, this blog post is really more like a journal entry for me, as I know my step by step on what I'm doing and what websites I'm visiting is probably of little interest to the general public. I've enjoyed writing this though, so since it's my blog, that's a start ;)
However, it's currently almost 6am (I stayed up doing online assessments for an employment agency on programs such as Excel) and I feel I will lose the battle on waking up for my 9:30am doctor's appointment if I sleep now -so I've sort of lost the darkness to sleep under... At least there are the Commonwealth Games to watch -- Alexandre Despatie in particular! It literally only seems like a couple of years ago that Alex, at age 13 in 1998, won his first Gold at the Commonwealth Games. I remember being in Edmonton with fall colours around me, perhaps on the school bus on the way home, and it being mentioned. I recall the photo of the little boy being held up by a grown man, cheering his accomplishment. He seemed so small, but we all were too -he is only a year older than myself. I think this is actually the first time that something that feels so recent has actually been such a large amount of years ago. Twelve years.
Good morning east coast, and a late good night, west coast.
Eva
Saturday, 7 August 2010
Movin', again
This time back out east; Toronto is calling.
Tying up the loose ends in Vancouver, stopping in Alberta, and then off to Ontario.
I had avoided Toronto since being in Ontario for my undergrad, but it really is the place to go in Canada for work in media.
I don't have a job lined up there so I will have to sell my car. Slightly sad about that since it's so nice, but at least the city is negotiable by public transit. And who knows, perhaps by the time I'm set to go there, I will find a job from the several I'm applying for online beforehand.
I'm trying to do some fun things in Vancouver before leaving. A couple weeks ago went cliff jumping at Lynne Valley, and now looking for other such outdoorsy things. Sunday Matisyahu is performing at the Commodore Ballroom and I anticipate that will be well worth the $44 ticket.
I don't have anything incredibly exciting to say in order to have this blog become a hot spot destination due to its cutting edge op-ed and in-depth analysis of world goings-on, but one can come away from this and feel as though their own seemingly mundane existence is mirrored by many others and that life isn't perhaps so lonely and isolated after all. Shared human experience of the day-to-day.
Tying up the loose ends in Vancouver, stopping in Alberta, and then off to Ontario.
I had avoided Toronto since being in Ontario for my undergrad, but it really is the place to go in Canada for work in media.
I don't have a job lined up there so I will have to sell my car. Slightly sad about that since it's so nice, but at least the city is negotiable by public transit. And who knows, perhaps by the time I'm set to go there, I will find a job from the several I'm applying for online beforehand.
I'm trying to do some fun things in Vancouver before leaving. A couple weeks ago went cliff jumping at Lynne Valley, and now looking for other such outdoorsy things. Sunday Matisyahu is performing at the Commodore Ballroom and I anticipate that will be well worth the $44 ticket.
I don't have anything incredibly exciting to say in order to have this blog become a hot spot destination due to its cutting edge op-ed and in-depth analysis of world goings-on, but one can come away from this and feel as though their own seemingly mundane existence is mirrored by many others and that life isn't perhaps so lonely and isolated after all. Shared human experience of the day-to-day.
Thursday, 22 July 2010
Vancouver Update
I do often fall behind on blogging.
It's so easy to get caught up on browsing for jobs and feeling that every free moment available online should be utilized in advancing my career.
In any event: I am now working two promotions positions and working at HMV. I was just offered a Social Media internship two days ago in Vancouver and that will begin Aug. 30th.
I am not limiting my job search to Vancouver. This is very much an "Insider's" city and I will move if I am unable to find sustainable long-term work here. Out of all the job postings in the country on the professional websites I visit, I would say about 80% of positions are in Toronto. I do have my dual American-Canadian citizenship, but I don't know much about the American markets and with the state of the economy right now, I don't think I want to risk moving down there cold with the hopes of finding a job that would include health care.
I just made a LinkedIn profile today. Interesting.
The summer in Vancouver is beautiful. Yesterday I went cliff jumping into the water in Lynn Canyon. The water was absolutely freezing, but at the same time it was amazing to see and be in water that was so fresh and clear.
It's so easy to get caught up on browsing for jobs and feeling that every free moment available online should be utilized in advancing my career.
In any event: I am now working two promotions positions and working at HMV. I was just offered a Social Media internship two days ago in Vancouver and that will begin Aug. 30th.
I am not limiting my job search to Vancouver. This is very much an "Insider's" city and I will move if I am unable to find sustainable long-term work here. Out of all the job postings in the country on the professional websites I visit, I would say about 80% of positions are in Toronto. I do have my dual American-Canadian citizenship, but I don't know much about the American markets and with the state of the economy right now, I don't think I want to risk moving down there cold with the hopes of finding a job that would include health care.
I just made a LinkedIn profile today. Interesting.
The summer in Vancouver is beautiful. Yesterday I went cliff jumping into the water in Lynn Canyon. The water was absolutely freezing, but at the same time it was amazing to see and be in water that was so fresh and clear.
Sunday, 6 June 2010
It Continues
Today I went up the Drive to a garage sale advertised on Craigslist and walked away with an Aristotle book. I most definitely would not have gone in thinking "I really need some ancient philosophy today," but there was a Britannica set in perfect condition and I couldn't help but get one of them.
I also got a small TV to replace the ratty one that came with my room, and got a couple nick knacks including a nice cup/jar thingy to put loose change, a small delicate vase to put single flowers in and some hangers. I also arranged to pick up a towel rack tomorrow. That one costs $10 but it can be used as a small clothes rack and that is actually something I need as I don't like to use the dryer after washing my clothes. At the moment, some articles of clothing are spread out on my carpet to dry, and that is definitely not ideal!
This blog could be all up on current events and edgy, but I prefer getting stuff like my Craigslist excitement/angst out on here. I'm actually in the middle of writing the article for the Showstoppers tribute show I went to this week -just taking a break after spending a considerable amount of time going through and editing the photos.
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The weather was really nice today! Went for a run at Trout Lake and even though the sun didn't quite seem like a summer sun, it was so beautiful; if anything because it was so nice just to see so many people enjoying the outdoors and being active!
I also got a small TV to replace the ratty one that came with my room, and got a couple nick knacks including a nice cup/jar thingy to put loose change, a small delicate vase to put single flowers in and some hangers. I also arranged to pick up a towel rack tomorrow. That one costs $10 but it can be used as a small clothes rack and that is actually something I need as I don't like to use the dryer after washing my clothes. At the moment, some articles of clothing are spread out on my carpet to dry, and that is definitely not ideal!
This blog could be all up on current events and edgy, but I prefer getting stuff like my Craigslist excitement/angst out on here. I'm actually in the middle of writing the article for the Showstoppers tribute show I went to this week -just taking a break after spending a considerable amount of time going through and editing the photos.
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The weather was really nice today! Went for a run at Trout Lake and even though the sun didn't quite seem like a summer sun, it was so beautiful; if anything because it was so nice just to see so many people enjoying the outdoors and being active!
Thursday, 3 June 2010
Craigslist
I've pretty much been living on Craigslist for the last couple of weeks.
After moving into my new room, and having it be the first place that's really "mine," it's so exciting to add stuff to it! This morning I got a hat and wine rack, candle holders and a coat rack while this evening I got a matching Ikea lack side table to one I got last week.
Not that you needed to know any of my specifics, but yeahhh, exciting! Haha. My room is so comfy looking now. The corner has an Ikea Poang chair with a PERFECT little table to go beside it. This table was being sold on the Drive by a woman out of her van. It's just perfect.
Once my boyfriend's mom gets back from her roadtrip down to Mexico, I'm going to replace one or both of my dressers, and get a sofa chair for the living room -just don't have the capability to get larger items right now. I think I'll replace the coffee table as well. Those items always go for free because people don't want to have to move them, or can't. I did spend money having a couch delivered the other day... It isn't as great looking in person as in the ad so I was somewhat disappointed, but it's just underneath that isn't great, the couch came with a nice cover, and it's what the eye sees that counts so I'm ok about.
And, will be getting some free books tomorrow! The guy has some by Leon Uris, who I've read QB VII, and I love it. Great author; the book was so moving.
I'm still occasionally opening up the job links, but I think I'm going to relax now that I got my HMV job. I could make much more if I get lucky enough to land a hostessing job (I don't think there's any chance I will get a serving job in this city), but it takes a lot of time to send out C.V.'s to places off of there after browsing it, or to go in person if they don't accept via e-mail. At least I have something for now and can breathe a little bit.
I know everyone else cares as much about the detail of my Craigslisting as I do, so I hope you have enjoyed this post! :P
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