Frank is a goat. like me. well, that is, I'm a Capricorn. but I don't think Frank is a Capricorn. Which means that we're very different goats. I have a feeling that every time I post through the AIM lj bot, I'll be writing about goats or astrology. hrm. that's kinda weirding me out.
I made these armwarmers as part of my halloween costume. Which is sorta a surprise.. mweheh. (the costume, that is).
i had originally tried making them with half-fingers, but the yarn was too bulky. i like the finished project.
knitted at the same time on a circular needle. (if anyone wants me to teach you how to do that, you can pay me back with coffee and a good story. and maybe a cookie)
I'm working on matching legwarmers now, except the stripes on them will be one row thicker. gonna take my time with the legwarmers, i think. not even sure if i'll end up using them. it depends on the skirt i end up wearing as part of the outfit. hrm.
Working on rottenfruit's mittens now. at least, until i hear back from the other girl about the project i said i'd help her with.
i think maybe i'll start turning this space into a knitting journal because i don't seem to be doing much else with it.
maybe i can tell stories that revolve around the pieces i've made. like how the hot pink shawl that i'm about to post reminds me of my childhood.
i was knitting it and someone said, "You know, I have a ski outfit that has that colour in it. I haven't worn it since the 90s". it's that kind of pink. the kind you'd pair with neon green, on a silver background.
it also reminds me of my brother Rene's house. My sister-in-law, ever the frugal woman, kept the heat down quite low and so two parents, five kids and the Auntie Jo would shuffle around the house in thick socks, puffy slippers, flannel pants and a huge blanket.
I wanted to knit that kind of blanket. So that I could shuffle around my own house and save a bit of energy.
Unfortunately, since I followed the pattern quite diligently, the shawl only came out to about 2 feet wide (and 5 feet long!). It only comes down about half-way down my back. i wanted it to cover my butt. at least my shoulders and neck are warm in it. I think sometime soon I'll go pick up another ball of yarn and knit it up wider, or somehow add to it without having to undo what i already did... pick up stitches along the edge and knit up another pattern? that could be crazy. (crazy enough to work. ha!). or, like, knit up another one exactly the same and sew it up along the side.. hmmmm..
Kabataang Montreal - Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada/Filipino-Canadian Youth Alliance For immediate release
Police brutality continues in Cote-des-Neiges; a 17 year old Filipino teenage girl experiences police brutality by Montreal police officers September 9, 2007
Montreal, Quebec –On August 24th, the latest complaint against Montreal police harassment in the Cote-des-Neiges area is against two police officers for manhandling a 17-year old Filipino teenage girl named Tina (not her real name).
A press conference will be held at the Philippine Women's Centre of Quebec, 4180 du Courtrai, room #308, on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 10am. Media Contact: Rodney Patricio (514) 991-7973 cell or (514) 678-3901 office
Kabataang Montreal (Filipino Youth Organization in Montreal) 4180 de Courtrai, Suite 308, Montreal, QC H3S 1C3 E-mail: kabataang_montreal@yahoo.ca Tel: (514) 678-3901 Web: http://kabataangmontreal.blogspot.com/
I need someone to take over my room in an amazing 6 1/2 in Verdun. For July 1, but could be earlier. You will be sharing the apartment with two outgoing and dynamic young women - a university student, and a young professional - and a kitten. Apartment is located a 5 minute walk from Verdun metro, and close to the shops on Wellington. A 2 minute walk to the riverfront parks. Only $275/month, including electricity, phone and high speed internet. They are looking preferably for a queer-positive person in his or her 20's or early 30's. Smoking is okay outside (we have two balconies). A must see!
Purple Rose Campaign Visual Art Exhibit --- A Call Out to Artists! "Stop the Sex Trafficking of Filipino Women and Children"
An art exhibition by artists to expose and oppose the sex trafficking of Filipino Women and Children in Spring 2007.
The Purple Rose Campaign is an international campaign to eradicate the sexual exploitation and oppression of Filipino women and children everywhere. It was launched in 1999 across the world, including the Philippines, Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. The National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada invite artists in Eastern Canada to be part of this upcoming exhibit to support and fundraise for the advocacy, public awareness, and education work of the Philippine Women Centres of Ontario and Quebec.
All artists' works will travel and be showcased in two cities, the Betty Oliphant Theatre in Toronto and the Montreal Arts Interculturels in Montreal. The art exhibits will be held during gala benefit performances of "Field" by Alvin Erasga Tolentino, an internationally-acclaimed contemporary dance artist who will perform across Canada in support of the Purple Rose Campaign. The exhibit will be held in Toronto on May 2, 2007 and in Montreal from May 10th to 13th. In each city, a silent auction will be held for the art pieces. The auction's winning bidders will be announced on May 14th.
We are asking for the donation of photographs or paintings that are thematically appropriate to the Purple Rose Campaign. With regret, honorariums are not available for participating artists. For more information on the Purple Rose Campaign, an article has been attached and local host organizations will facilitate studies and artists' orientations on this issue.
The show is open to all artists of any age from Ontario or Quebec. The deadline for all entries must be received by Sunday, April 8th, 2007 at 5 p.m.
Artists who wish to participate should contact either:
a) Ontario: Philippine Women Centre of Ontario at (416) 878-8772 or pwcontario@yahoo.ca
b) Quebec: the Philippine Women Centre of Quebec at (514) 678-3901 or pwcofquebec@gmail.com
Montreal 9 March 2007 Police brutality mars Women’s Day Celebration in Montreal Police Assault women at International Women’s Day March
Yesterday, as Montrealers, along with many around the world celebrated International Women’s Day – the event was marred by police brutality in which three young women were assaulted, injured and traumatized. Among the issues that were brought up during the speeches at Montreal’s women’s day march was that in Iran women were prevented from celebrating international women’s day. And women in Pakistan were also attacked yesterday in a women’s day event. Yesterday’s events make ensure Montreal shares this distinction!
Marchers celebrating International Women’s Day had walked from Place Emilie Gamelin (Berri Square) to Phillips Square, along Ste-Catherine Street. After speeches they made their way back to Berri Square. The police made an announcement asking people to walk on the sidewalk. Jaggi Singh, who had been one of many male supporters among the 200 strong celebrating international women’s day moved onto the sidewalk. The others continued marching in the street. Police officers began to rush towards Singh, still walking on the sidewalk. They grabbed him and threw him against a nearby police car.
Other marchers gathered around the car out of concern for the violent way in which police were intervening. Police began hitting and pushing people indiscriminately. Several people were knocked to the ground with batons and night sticks. ( more )
International Women's Day events, organized by the Philippine Women Centre of Quebec:
Saturday, March 3: Community Concert. 6767 Cote-des-Neiges, 6th floor. Doors open at 7:30 Tickets $8-$15 donation. (Come see me MC, read poetry and do an interpretive dance!)
Wednesday, March 7: Comedy OFF the Main benefit show. Oliveira Bar, 213 Rachel E. Show begins at 9:30 p.m. Entrance $10. Featuring DeAnne Smith, George Braithwaite, Dan Bingham, Michelle-Lee White, Kwasi and Paul Baluyot.
Thursday, March 8: Women and War against Imperialism Discussion Group. Philippine Women Centre of Quebec: 4180 de Courtrai, suite 308. Discussion begins at 6:30. Free entrance. Featuring the International League of People's Struggle and Tadamon !
International Women's Day is less than a month away! Everyone, mark this on your calendars:
Saturday, March 3, 7:30 p.m.: Philippines Cultural Show at 6767 Cote-des-Neiges. Featuring traditional dances (including possible me doing a dance!!), traditional foods, etc.
Wednesday, March 7, 9:30 p.m.: Comedy off the Main benefit show! Featuring DeAnne Smith, Peter Radomski, George Braithwaite, and some other greats! 9:30 at Oliveira (213 Rachel E).
Thursday, March 8, 6:30 p.m.: Discussion Group on Women against Imperialist War and Plunder. At Q-PIRG Concordia. Featuring speakers representing the Philippine Women Centre of Quebec, the South Asian Women Center and other women's groups.
If anyone is interested in volunteering at the March 3 event, please let me know ASAP!
On Saturday, Jan 27, at 1 p.m., the Philippine Women Centre of Quebec will be having a workshop and discussion of Philippine Mail Order Brides in Canada. Please see email below!
Jo "Say I Do" Film Screening and Workshop
The mail-order bride industry has exploded with the advent of the Internet. Websites, newspaper advertisements, and pen pal agencies sell contact information to link men from the West with women from developing countries.
This workshop will feature a screening of "Say I Do," a documentary chronicling the experiences of three Filipino mail-order brides in Canada.
A discussion on the film and the mail-order bride industry will follow the screening.
Name: Film Screening and Work Shop on Filipino Mail Order Brides in Canada Date: Saturday, January 27, 2007 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Philippine Women Centre of Quebec Street: 4180 De Courtrai, Suíte 308 City: Montreal, Quebec Phone: 514.581.6237 Email: pwcofquebec@gmail.com
Canada's Multiculturalism, or: White men write encyclopedias.
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I want a t-shirt that says, "The media makes me feel bad for being me."
or maybe a pin or something. Should look into that.
I was talking to a friend about how she feels shitty around this time of year, and how she doesn't quite fit into what we generally associate with Christmas. and I was like, "and that is why the media can go fuck itself"
cuz like... it's irritating going through life exposed to The Way Things Should Be, and the Ideal Family, and Who to Fuck and What Relationships Are and How to Love. and then I got to a point (recently) when I realized that part of my whole problem with myself is that I didn't know how to define myself. It's why I have trouble when people tell me they think I'm awesome, or fun or cute or what have you. I couldn't even begin to articulate who I am and it made me uncomfortable, having people tell me things about myself that I felt didn't fit into my repertoire. I have trouble choosing a partner because I was having trouble seeing how I could fit myself into a romantic relationship. I was having trouble understanding family because family is Unconditional Love, but mine is Expectations, not on Acceptance. it is putting one's Best Face Forward at the expense of telling the Truth. Contradictions.
I'm figuring out that there's no right way to be. Which, i know is kinda fucked to say because I've known that all along. but not really. cuz growing up like i did, figuring out how to blend in and blend in until I was no longer "Asian", no longer "darker", no longer the weird kid who was different, throwing myself into the Catholic mould that dictated how to dress and where to sit, and what to THINK and that All People Are Equal, but then suddenly I'm gay, and suddenly I hate myself because I'm not who God wants me to be even though really "it's not God - it's the People" but aren't the People the ones who Created God? and I came to realize (recently) that things aren't equal and that I was not white no matter what my accent indicated. and that I was raised on books and television and advertisements, on magazine covers and cereal boxes and packets of gum that told me that White, Straight and Christian is normal. and I've felt oddly disconnected my entire life because I could not relate to Sarah McLachlan. and I've been told time and time again that I'm not what Beauty is - I am what Exotic is. Which is different from Beauty. it is Worship. it is Entertainment. it is Different, not Normal.
I am not here to entertain. I'm not here to dance or sing, or feed you My Food or speak in My Language. I'm here because my family had to be or chose to be, or couldn't leave if they wanted to. but either way I'm here, in the only country I've called home, and I'm still struggling to belong.
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salade_dressing for sharing this with me!
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