break. it down. give thanks. rest. love it. smile.

“Be careful what you wish for” Mum said to me today as I was chatting her about what I’m up to. She called via Skype from the boat on the East Coast of Canada. Been a couple days since we last taked. Before she went on her sailing trip we used to chat almost daily. I would fill her on on what I’m up to. She inspires me, always has. I miss her.  Everything I’m doing r I always wanteight now… the parties, the makeup the hair the clothes. It’s all new to me.  I always wanted to be doing this stuff. Mum says luck is where preperation meets opportunity. I feel grateful. I’ve worked my ass off the last few years. I arrived in Toronto five years ago post uni in Australia. Back then, I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do. I just did it. I believed in myself and I worked hard at whatever it was I was doing. When I was younger I used to say I wanted to be really well known for being good at something, I wasn’t sure what it was yet.  Maybe I still don’t? Either way, I have always been determined. When I really want to do something there is little to no stopping me. Mum will for SURE tell you that. I want to interview her one day so you can meet her.  She’s not been able to read my blog much from the boat, she usually reads it daily to see what I’m up to. She said it makes her happy. It makes me happy too. I love looking back on what I was doing previous years, same time.  Makes me dream big about what I might be doing next year. Quite looking forward to the long  flight…

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TIFF day two: apparently somebody is famous

Oh man. Was in bed all day today. I need to rest. I am almost Tiff’d out. Premiere tonight thanks the lovely Cadillac Insider. Going to see CLIENT 9 The rise and fall of Eliot Spitzer. Have to go get my tickets but I don’t want to go outside yet. It sounds windy. Not as sunny today. Yesterday was an awesome day, an awesomely looooong day. Yorkville all day Tastmakers Gifting Lounge for  nails done, makeup and more. Thanks for the presents guys! That neighbourhood is growing on me, could also be that it is Film Fest so buzzing. Joe Fresh makeup is really nice. My lipstick didn’t leave marks when kissing cheeks of all the zillion people I saw throughout the day. Diesel Lounge for lunch on the patio and a mini photo shoot with hot NY photog Raphael Mazzucco. He is apparently a pretty big deal, shooting covers of Time, Sports Illustrated and Victoria’s Secret. Can’t wait to get those photos. He was also very good looking;  tall, long hair, charming. Went to Vitamin Water Backyard Social. Was fun. Did this interview with O’Nizz and had my phototaken heaps. I could really get used to this kinda stuff. Met a few peeps that made a point to come say hi and were really happy to meet me for the first time. HI GUYS! Vitamin Water party had a great bar, top shelf selection. Food was good too. Everyone was on Twitter which was fun. Hardly took any pics of my own. This is Blondetourage member, singer/actress and also ex-MTV babe Anna Cyzon. We in love, she has a great look eh. Blonde Jovi. haha Went to private secret location roof thing on King Street after with some friends then home to change for the CBC party at the…

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yesterday on twitter, this happened:

#tiff10 (@ LCBO) http://4sq.com/6P8Ajd # The cutest thing @brockmclaughlin http://twitpic.com/2mum1f # Branding in full force. http://twitpic.com/2muija # At the Drake w/ the best crew @brockmclaughlin @carlyannedotcom @kaponeoh @downwithwebster @matthewstylist @bucky_buck @randallchannel #tiff in reply to brockmclaughlin # Thanks for the brew @thedrakehotel Stella! http://twitpic.com/2mt6d5 # Party started! #tiff10 w/ @brockmclaughlin @carlyannedotcom woot http://twitpic.com/2msun8 #

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stop fighting. i do not want you to fight at this show…

do you think i’m sexy?

Isn’t this a scary thought…four of ME! I was at the penthouse of the SOHO Met yesterday afternoon. Madonna stays there. It’s the sweetest pad I’ve seen in the city ever. Three floors w/ elevator, bar, library and private roof balcony lounge. Yes please. I’m not a fighter. If you know me or almost know me you know that I’m not voilent, I like kindness. I like sharing and I like caring. Yes, I also love rainbows and unicorns too ok. Recently Lady Gaga stopped a show because some girls were fighting. Check it out: SHANA TOVA! Today is the first day of Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year. I’ve gotten a bunch of people finding my site looking for ‘rosh hashana’ stationary & cards etc. I used to study Kabbalah for a bunch of years and celebrated the high holidays. I really loved the spirituality and things I learned. I’m not religious, I believe in the power of positivity, the universe, energy and I like the magic when the sun shines through the clouds.  I have a tattoo in Hebrew that of a chai or hai (life) and a heart beside it on my right wrist. You read Hebrew R-L and it says ‘love life’. My friend Morgan shared this Anti-racism PSA that was released yesterday and created by his friend Karen Bliss created. It’s called The Girl With Pinhead Parents and has a bunch of Canadian cool kids including Nelly Furtado, Jully Black, Skye Sweetnam, LIGHTS, Chris Bosh, Jian Ghomeshi. The theme song is Matisyahu’s “One Day.” “One day this all will change,” he sings. “Treat people the same / Stop with the violence / Down with the hate.” I’m happy to share it with you. Mum set me this post card from PEI the other day. They…

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look out world here i come! next destination is ____.

Tomorrow kicks off Toronto International Film Fest. Let the wild rumpus begin! I’m going to an opening party and screening tomorrow. I’m bringing arm candy and he’s young and cute. The next ten days are going to be insane. I need to stay focused and on track, I hate when I don’t adhere to my schedule. Although sometimes agressive, I try my best. I live by my calender these days. Without it, I’d forget everything. Been doing some stuff recently with the lovely Keri. New blog coming soon for her. Haven’t you missed her internet? Gearing up for New Zealand FW post TIFF. Organizing a Tweetup for Kiwi bloggers so we can all meet each other. Pretty stoked. I would really love to expand my relationships with international bloggers and visit more countries. There’s a huge designer garage sale on Saturday the 25th I’m hitting up with my cuzzie and Auntie. Stoked. Was thinking day dreaming about where I’m going to travel to next and a friend told me about this rad contest Intrepid Travel is doing on Tuesday Sept. 14th. It’s a Treasure Hunt and they are hiding eight globes around Toronto and those who find get free trips in exotic/amazing locations like Peru, Morocco and some other cool places. Not to be rude but I hope you have to work or go to school cause I cleared my calendar on Tuesday so I can try and win one of these things! It starts at 9am and they are giving away clues each hour on Twitter via @intrepid_travel, hashtag is #intrepidtreasure. If you find one they’re also giving vouchers for up to $1000 for your next trip with them. Helloooo! I can haz please? I can just see myself blogging from this villa in Morocco…. “Hey, Juliooooo, bring mama…

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it ain’t that easy baby

Building a new blog. SO many tweaks and stuff and things I don’t know how to do that I need to ask. I have my friend Patrick helping me but it just ain’t that easy as uploading a new theme and hitting publish. Ah, I wish. Nice working on a holiday, the amount of emails is slower than normal and I feel like I got lots done. The airshow jets have been flying by all afternoon. I used to be quite excited by them but I just don’t feel the same anymore. I care more about getting shit done than rushing to the window to get a photo. Got a post card today from Rochelle while she was in Laguna Beach. It is vintage and handwritten. I love that she though of me, especially that she hand picked a vintage number. THANK YOU. I love getting mail. Wanna send me something? I’ll give you my mailing address if you ask. I wish I had someone to build this wordpress for me. Have a full calendar of events & meetings this week. Snagged a young stud to be arm candy for a couple things too. Tomorrow I’ve got a hair appointment with Darrek Kwik follwed by a dress fitting at Paris Li for New Zealand Fashion Week outfits. Opening of Toronto International Film Fest is Wednesday and I’ll be attending a couple things that day. This week is gonna fly by. I got an invite to the Tastemakers Lounge on Friday afternoon and confirmed I’ll be getting some swag. YEAH! It’s a celeb gifting/product placement lounge for the Film Fest, Anita gives you a good idea in her post from 2008. Got a couple movies to attend over the next ten days and a fancy tea party on Sunday afternoon.I leave…

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yesterday on twitter, this happened:

Wheels http://twitpic.com/2kdqwz #DrawFreeForiPad # I got a message for you… http://twitpic.com/2kdpu6 #DrawFreeForiPad # Conclusion: I am always late/on the go. # Phone dying. Might be at the JD party @thedrakehotel later! Byeeeee # Its Patric Roy not Roi right? Someone told me wrong. # 12seconds – Patric Roi, your son is hot. #proof http://tiny12.tv/Z8P4W # Sunshine park hang. http://twitpic.com/2kcc73 # there is guy here with silver duck tape on two fingers. # at Hemingways where I used to work, these are the NZ All Blacks. see you in New Zealand haka's. http://dailybooth.com/u/4ndw3 # Dress 1 and dress 3 both win! I am at H&M on Bloor! Thanks team. Love shopping with you xoxo # Dress 3 wins. http://twitpic.com/2kbagd # Dress 2 http://twitpic.com/2kb9jn # Couple options coming. Dress 1. http://twitpic.com/2kb8u2 # I'm at Yonge/Bloor killing time till 6pm. Anywhere I can watch the #YandR at 4:30? #firstworldproblems # Downtown traffic. I hate you. That is all. # i hope this dinner is not a bait n' switch. # just got ticket for @androidTO. new block of tickets opened today. event is oct. 26 http://bit.ly/aTmvLH # Photo: http://tumblr.com/xmjhc8cqy # got a new theme for my site…new baby is gonna be so beauty 🙂 excited. stay tuned! # haha RT @TourLife: Champagne for my real friends, real pain for my sham friends # Leaving town this weekend, first time home in almost a year. Pretty stoked. # make the best of every good thing – care bears # #lifeinaday video gallery is pretty rad. http://post.ly/uzSU #

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gosh darnit, somebody pinch me.

Was up early. Can’t sleep in anymore. It’s like I’ll be miss something. I like to be busy, work hard. It’s a crazy cycle of inspiration, the more you do the more you can do. The guy beside me needs to STFU & stop talking so damn loud, honestly. Itunes – Days like This Spinna Club Remix. I escape. This is the song, listen to it and keep going. Today has been fun so far. Made it to my meeting today, late. Cabbie dropped me at 333 when I needed to be at 33. RAN. Yes ran in my coyboy boots and little black dress holding folder + purse with laptop two blocks from Jarvis to Yonge Street. ON THE HOTTEST SWEATY ASS DAY. I was so hot when I got there. Thank god I sat with Miranda at first so I could wipe my forehead with kleenex like a sweaty warthog. Imagine Pumba and Timba mixed together. Yeah. That went well. After I cooled down during meeting I  went and  had a dress contest. 1, 2 or 3? DRESS 1 DRESS 2 DRESS 3 They were all pretty cute. I like dresses. Short ones. They are my most fav thing to wear ever. Boots, short dress, smile, silverish jewels.  I picked dress 3. It is shorter in the front than back, rayon and elegant feeling. It sways in the wind and I feel like someone is about to take my photo. On my feet are vintage Capezio cowboy boots. I need to plan a fall swap clothing swap and invite you ladies over. Someone remind me! So I changed. I have to be at something at ther Roots Store on Bloor for 6pm then dinner at 7:30 then home. I really like home. I am physically ready for Fall…

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wake me up when (my) september (dream) ends

This September kicks off a bright start the the next few months. I’ve got a full calendar until Christmas!  After that, I’m thinking about a vacation but who knows where I will be  by that time.  I only ever imagine I would be where I am right now. Look up at the sky, be thankfull. The beauty of working for myself is that as long as I keep living and have internet access, I’m working. I promise myself to make the most of each day, set high goals and document it. September is a ver exciting time in Toronto as we host the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). I’ve not gotten an movie tickets and I need to get on that. I’ve been invited to some pretty neat stuff in Yorville during the day throughout the festival. Wasn’t able to attend before cause I was working for THE MAN, now, going to that stuff is my JOB! I am THE MAN. The next three months go like this (GenYTO & TweetgasmTO are in there for both Sept. & Oct. somewhere too)… Sept. 9-17: Toronto International Film Fest Sept. 18-28: New Zealand Fashion Week Sept. 30: TEXxTO Conference Sept. 30-Oct 3: Boston Friends visit TO Oct.4: Contract with TrendHunter (3 Months Oct-Dec) Dec: Go visit Mum in Bahamas on the Boat for Christmas. Working on something else cool for October that I will share next week. So many thing on the go that Google Calendar & Tasks are my new BFF.  I am so excited about things happening my head might explode. Please thing responsibly today, your thoughts become things! CIAO darlings xo P.S. VOTE FOR CASIE! I have till 7pm to STEAL THAT LEAD. Jamming to this right now.

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yesterday on twitter, this happened:

RA RA RIOT. (@ The Mod Club Theatre w/ @hawleydunbar @sidewalkhustle @unbrelievable @jessbrigs) http://4sq.com/xU94Y # omg @YandR_CBS Love it "The Real Homewreckers of Genoa City" It's genius. Why is her blog not real. #YandR # this is a shame! @unbrelievable you understand 🙂 http://post.ly/ufJ0 # The #YandR is all girl talk today. We might see a cat fight. # i took it out. it just wasn't me. too all up in ma face. http://bit.ly/dmTekZ thanks for the fun @blacklinestudio 🙂 # so true. RT @ralphmarston: Stop waiting for a big break and start making a little effort. # wow @virginamerica is sure getting mad free promo from this contest 🙂 # how many licks does it take to get to the centre of your heart? — more like how many clicks. http://4ms.me/9m3N3g # Photo: One of the coolest pieces of jerelry i have ever seen. I’d like mine from a WebstersThesaurus…. http://tumblr.com/xmjh63rwt # Photo: (via elimaeblog) http://tumblr.com/xmjh63p83 # I need a small offshore team to use all their Google accounts STAT. http://bit.ly/bQ04le # A Very Important Message: https://casiestewart.com/i-can-has-virgin/ # on the phone w/ @carlyannedotcom 🙂 http://dailybooth.com/u/4lvc7 # Photo: I kinda want this hair. won’t look as nice with blonde though. › [Billy & Hells] › › this is making me… http://tumblr.com/xmjh5uw2g # Photo: › [Square Poem] via @nevver http://tumblr.com/xmjh5uuys # ok. there are over 4,000 of you following me, I KNOW some of you have not voted. PLEASE! LAST DAY > http://bit.ly/bQ04le # Photo: omgomg look wo just arrived from @GCIGroup & Mattel – VIDEO GIRL! http://tumblr.com/xmjh5kcqt # Mail bag: what could it be? http://twitpic.com/2joy0m # Monday, 3 weeks from now I will be in NEW ZEALAND for Fashion Week! YAY. http://dailybooth.com/u/4lr2t # holy crap the guy in the Teenage Dream video is RIPPED. # three weeks from today is…

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