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I've been going through various breast cancer surgeries for four years. The last two years focused mainly on the reconstruction process.   The cosmetic surgeries are the last little bits (no pun intended) of my four year struggle.  They involve nipple reconstruction and tattooing/shadowing.   The surgery was booked for April 2012. I received a phone call today (January 10) informing me of  an

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I always liked this song, but I really love this version. His voice describes the lyrics the way they should be sung...

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Well, we did it planet earth! We passed another year, we survived it together and apart and here we are.  Every year we make the same resolutions, the same promises and somehow we think we are going to magically conform to our own wishes and make them come true.  Unless we are actively trying to face our every mistake, fear, doubt, and any personal obstacle we refuse to admit it, nothing will

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Merry Christmas lovelies! I had the pleasure of working with SmashTvCanada this Christmas!They are a rising YouTube duo from London Ontario who exploded on the scene with Master Chief parodies including various stunts around the city.  They have a new series called Lost and Abandoned which is getting rave reviews! One of the best produced, original series I have ever watched on YouTube.

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As many of you know I took a huge break these past few years from just about everything.  My love for entertainment and laughter however conquered whatever lack of motivation and positivity I faced.  I am so happy to be back on YouTube connecting with great talents and making some of you laugh! One of the video requests was for another Gossip Girl parody! I have to admit this season is not the

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I was going through my closet today trying to make room for my very unfashionable winter attire when I found a bag full of cards.  We all keep cards loved ones give us, from birthday to anniversary cards.  But these are way more special.  I found cards, notes, letters from people far and wide that were sent to me during my hospital stay and recovery after my diagnosis with cancer.

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For a few years now I've been vocal on my love for the pure talent that is Nick Pitera.  As a Disney fanatic, I believe this is the most remarkable musical composition on YouTube. Pure talent:

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So I decided to better the English of rap artists.   First I will try out, Nicki Minaj’s super bass lyrics  "This musical composition is dedicated to the fine gentlemen who in their possession have a loud musical instrument projecting stereo sounds. Their automobile exteriors are pulled back, while their air conditioners perform a cooling maneuver. The fine gentleman walked into

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This is a paper I wrote for my class. I dropped the program but I liked this paper: In the article What is Art? Denis Dutton tackles the eclectic character of art. He believes that art is evolutionary and that it takes on a “naturalistic” sense in its use.  For Dutton the creation, assessment, and experience of art formulates through our cross-cultural discourse.  He introduces a widespread

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I don't support ALL the occupy movements because I really do think that people need to be educated before stepping their foot out the door to yell antigovernment slurs. Government is important, policies are important, rules are necessary. BUT I do believe some are fighting for the proper reasons and I think the disrespect shown to city officials and the police were completely blown out of

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Good day ya'all, Here is my latest YouTube video.  I know!! I haven't made a video in forever! I was on hold for a long time due to well....everything going wrong in my personal life.  I don't want to view my past as a regret, it was more like an empty canvas waiting for the beautiful brush strokes to splatter paint all over its surface.  The only thing I didn't keep in mind, was that I had to

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It isn't official, but I'm breathing and my heart is beating, so yes I passed three years today !!! I am celebrating with the remainder of my flu and my sore throat.  Otherwise, I am very happy. Oh and I'm enjoying a very nice peppermint mocha Christmas latte from Starbucks! *the skinny version....not that it cuts the sugar..*

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This is what happens when I go to the Petsmart.  I share a very intimate moment with the smallest creatures.  This gives me hope. I even took a video.

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This is genocide.Thank you Yasmine for sharing this.Big pharma and illiteracy in India - Fault Lines - Al Jazeera English

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I took a Ballet class this weekend at the gym. It wasn't a tutu wearing affair, it was more of a lower body boot camp from hell! My legs and buns felt like jello this entire weekend, and my arms were so sore even though I try to be at the gym as much as possible doing everything from classes, to cardio, to weight training. But this class was HELL. Which is why I'm TOTALLY recommending it! If you

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This is unacceptable. East Africa Food Crisis - Urgent Help Is Needed

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Lord have mercy on all of us Joe.

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I love following "How About Orange" blog. It's a creative blog filled with great and innovative ideas. I especially love this great craft idea: The Gift Bag.....made from newspapers! You know when you get invited to a last minute Christmas or Eid party and you rush around to find the hostess /host the perfect present, only to be reminded in the last minute that no you can't wrap

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Duchess Kate Middleton was exactly that in her causal look seen in Alberta. Even her casual wear is sheer elegance. To view more of her styles and ways to recreate her classic fashion, please visit What Kate Wore ( this picture was from their site as well).

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I have to admit, I never heard of Cy Twombly before today when he was declared dead at 83. An American painter, he lived and died in Rome and left a bizarre impact on the art world. His work is very primitive and simplistic. It floast around the canvas with no regard to gravity or structure, and his chaotic lines are scribbled in various sequence. His style has been described as a scribbled

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This is a must read . For my generation, this is a painful article because it's all so true and so sad. Thank you AdBusters.Hipster: The Dead End of Western Civilization | Adbusters Culturejammer Headquarters

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I love Kate Middleton, plain and simple. Ironically, these are the exact words describing her style. Honestly speaking, I've been through my short minis and tight hugging phase in my early twenties.  But in comparison to my generation, my dress was modest because of my influence. I decorated my locker, room, and office with Audrey Hepburn memorabilia.  She was and will forever be the classic

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Irene Sheri. She was born in the Ukraine in 1968. Her background is a vibrant mix of French and Bulgarian, and was raised in the city of Odessa which is described as colourful and dynamic. She was highly influenced by the works of Henri Matisse (my favourite artist : ) ) and Paul Cezanne. Influenced by expressionist art, her work avoids reality, creating a subjective experience. There is a

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Don't look to me for fashion advice, I know nothing of style or trends. However, I am officially jealous of anyone attending Alexander McQueen's exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum. The Savage Beauty show runs until August 7th and it is epic. Even after his death, the legend lives on. If you are googling inspirations for a new painting, or colour patterns for a new room, or just a style update

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I did watch the Royal Wedding. I was working my regular 5 a.m. shift at the gym so I didn't miss a second. Every channel featured the wedding and no one complained (from my point of view anyway!). Politics and scandals aside, I do love whatever truth The Royal Family advertise through glamour and luxury. But Newsweek should not have done this: Just a tasteless cover. Shame on you. This is

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I adore these outfits Blake Lively is sporting for Glamour Magazine.

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I haven’t written any updates since January.  This is not shocking. I’ve been working at GoodLife for 7 months straight Monday to Friday from 5 30 a.m. till about 2 p.m.  In other words I was the walking dead for 7 months.  I do have great news. I was allowed to submit a late admission to a post graduate Diploma program as part of the Continuing Education division at the University of Western

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Tim Burton. I could simply write his name and end this post, that’s how much value his name alone carries. Influenced by the German Expressionists, he never fails to deliver equally disturbing creations. He is also responsible for my creative nightmares! When the MoMA opened its doors to his exhibition, the response was epic but not shocking. His exhibition is ranked third most popular, with

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I haven't been able to work on any videos lately. I am ashamed to admit this, but I don't own an HD camera! THE HORROR, I know!   But instead of sitting around, I decided to try out a new creative outlet: making dance remix music. The Result? Scarface Remix.

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As I stated this week, I’m very ill and the smell of peppermint tea is oozing from my pores. I am a human disaster. Up to this moment in my life, I want the life of anyone else. I’ve never felt comfortable, complete, or even genuine living my own life. At 9 I wanted to be my best friend because she had kittens, at 14 I wanted to be the pretty girl in high school because she had perfect skin, at

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I’ve been incredibly sick so please bear with me....I may not make sense.I just watched the trailer for  The Green Lantern.  Yes, THE Green Lantern, the DC comics I have avoided for years.  I mocked the story lines, the essence of their anti-hero moral dilemmas, and the absurd nature of their creation. Oh, let’s not forget the lame outfits* gag*.   Being a hardcore Batman fan I never understood

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I was lucky to participate in the Breast Fest Film Festival with Rethink Breast Cancer last year. I was in the top along with other runner ups, but lost to a great winning video. This year people are asking me if I am participating. Usually I would not turn down the opportunity to make a horribly and comically scripted amateur clip expressing my deepest desires and thoughts (Re: my Twilight

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I'm pretty sure everyone is familiar with HillyWood and their brilliant parodies.  These kids aren't just talented actors and dancers, they are without a doubt the most skilled copy cats to ever grace the entertainment industry.  Personally, I love the Twilight saga (as proven on my Youtube page), so not only do I appreciate these parodies but also the level of detail the HillyWood show works

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The song is simple, the video average, and the lyrics honest. The message? BRILLIANT. How did Lilly Allen summarize the youth experience in such a perfect packaged way? The scene is too familiar to most club goers my age. Everything from the false entitlement to the subjected perception is spot on. The words are sadly true. I also find the attitude she holds towards our club generation

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Anyone who knows me or of me, knows I love animals. I would put the life of any creature before mine due to their delicate and unique nature.  I turn into jello around any animal. Especially.. KITTIES!!!! I have a cat of my own, Atia.  Here is a video: Today I saw a baby kitten running around in our neighbourhood and I couldn’t help but chase her from corner to corner with cat food.  I

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He will probably never see this post, but there is a young man who takes the bus with me every weekday. He looks young and his stop is near a high school so I will assume he is in his early teens. What is so different and unique about this boy, is his early morning attitude. He is the MOST polite person I have never properly met. He yells out a "THANK YOU" every morning when he steps out of the

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Today I am officially past my two year remission mark.  I battled the hell out of cancer and I’m still going strong. Praise God.Here’s a chronological list of my three year procedures: 1. Mastectomy of left breast, and removal of lymph nodes.2. Aggressive Chemotherapy treatment (6 months)3. Portacath insertion.4. Breast expander insertion and expansion (6 months)5. Breast implant (saline)6.

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PMS!!!!!!!

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I am entering another new phase in my life: complete remodelling. I used to be such a creative person, crazy but creative.   I lost myself in failed relationships, and cancer. I drained all my energy. All my positive and creative light went off. But I blame myself.   And now I find myself entering a new chapter in my life, and I have no idea how to start again.  I don't edit films, paint, draw,

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